The Doc muses on the transferable skills of a bike racer

A hollow victory is more fun than a respectable walloping

Now in his third year at Visma Lease a Bike, the British climber is looking forward to taking more leadership roles this season

Almost a year on from his final day hunting the Duke of Beaufort’s hounds, Matt Ramsden reflects on how his attitude to the winter, weather and hunting itself has changed

Been somewhere inspirational? Ridden an amazing road? Email yourrides@ride.co.uk to tell us about your trip and your bike

Benedict Brain searches his archives for the inspiration to escape winter’s creative doldrum