Dedicated solely to road cycling. Cyclist is the very first magazine of its kind. A celebration of the freedom to explore and the gear that makes road cycling special. Cyclist will take you on the world's best routes and get behind the doors of iconic brands. With performance advice from the experts, we unearth tall tales from the pro peloton and get you up-close to the best road bikes and technology. Plus, Cyclist mixes in-depth articles with breathtaking imagery from the sport's best photographers. It's the road cycling magazine you've been waiting for. In every issue you can enjoy: - The most exhilarating cycle routes and sportives in the world - their history, when to go and how to get the best from your trip. - The most in-depth road bike reviews and must-have gear. - Expert opinion on components, training, nutrition and technology. - The stories behind the biggest brand names and most influential people in cycling

Ed’sLetter • Everyone knows the n+1 rule. The correct number of bikes to own is one more than the number you currently have – but that only works up to a point. Eventually the equation needs to be reset.

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Let there be light • With its new Aethos, Specialized has hit a frame weight of just 585g

Scicon Aeroshade sunglasses

Campagnolo Shamal Carbon DB wheels

SQLabs 612 Ergowave Active Carbon saddle

Giro Regime shoes

Scott Centric Plus CE helmet

Goodyear Eagle F1 Tubeless tyres

Rapha Pro Team Powerweave bibshorts

Schwalbe Aerothan tubes

Solid performer • Athlete, engineer, biomechanist, framebuilding teacher… Tom Sturdy brings a wealth of talents to his custom titanium bikes

Smooth operators • What lube you use can have a big impact on both drivetrain efficiency and component lifespan. Choose wisely

Pick ’n’ Mix • Tier 1 of bike bits

Hero to zero to Giro • Felix Lowe hurtles through a packed programme including the World Championships, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Gent-Wevelgem and the Giro d’Italia

Q&A Connor Swift • Two days after completing his first Tour de France, the 24-year-old rider from Yorkshire tells Cyclist what it was like being thrust into the big time

The man who would be king • Seemingly from nowhere Tadej Pogačar has emerged as the next great force in cycling with the potential to dominate for a decade. What makes him so special? Cyclist finds out

The power behind the throne • Building a world-beater is only part of the day job for Íñigo San Millán

A moment in time Freddy Maertens returns from the dead • At the 1981 Tour de France, everyone believed Belgian sprinter Freddy Maertens was burnt out – a has-been. How wrong they were

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Fat lot of use? • Low-carb, high-fat diets might not be as beneficial as once thought

Will running help or hinder me? • After all, you can’t just cycle all the time, can you?

Power start • The breakfast of champions gets the Michelin-star treatment

Strong for the saddle • This simple Pilates routine was designed specifically for cyclists to help improve posture and power on the bike

3 is the magic number • With threeAlpine passes, each over 2,000m, theTrois Cols loop in the FrenchAlps is breathtaking, challenging and rewarding in equal measure

Heart of Gold • A decade after taking her first road World Championships title in Australia, Giorgia Bronzini reflects on her racing career, her move into management and why her brother was still asleep when she crossed that finish line in Geelong

Vršič Pass & Mangart • With two Slovenians on the top two steps of the Tour de France podium, it seems only fair to offer two climbs in Slovenia, which together make for one epic ascent

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