Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels

Here’s what you need to know about this month

New UCI rules barring Continental teams from Women’s WorldTour races risk stunting rider development, shrinking pelotons and undermining the sport’s fragile growth. Owen Rogers assesses what’s at stake

TALKING A GOOD GAME

Key qualification results fell into place, from Area Festivals to the World Cup, as the season picks up momentum

Expert insights into the top teams, key races and riders to watch in the year ahead