Lighter doesn’t always mean faster. Rob Kemp investigates why muscle and fuelling matter much more than the number on the scales

As brands abandon women-specific bikes, Rosael Torres-Davis examines whether unisex design reflects progress – or leaves women short-changed and ill-fitted

Simple decisions can have dramatic consequences – just ask Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after he decided it would be a good idea to go on Newsnight. Slightly less controversially, three years ago the UC

A hollow victory is more fun than a respectable walloping

No matter how much you upgrade or tune it, your bike isn’t going to look or ride exactly like the ones used by professional riders. But it’s not just down to big budgets – there are some hidden reason

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