Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Cycling Weekly is the UK's only weekly special interest magazine focusing on the cycling market. It is the best source of breaking international and UK news, race reportage, reliable fitness advice, trustworthy product reviews and inspirational features for British cyclists. Always a great read, Cycling Weekly inspires you to ride your bike more!

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IN FOCUS

Pidcock sets sights on Worlds after blistering 2021 start • Storming opening to the year for national champion sees him make the podium three times in three days, reports Vern Pitt

National Hill Climb Championships to be held on Winnats Pass • Only the hardest part of iconic climb will be used, reports Alex Ballinger

British teams braced for rocky start to 2021 • Squads get resourceful to see them through disrupted calendar, reports James Shrubsall

Riders to watch

SOUTHERN REVIVAL FOR ’21

CW5000 January Challenges

OPINION

THE HUB • All the news you might have missed from the last seven days

What are your new year riding resolutions?

Kittel opens up on reasons for retirement

Another CW5000 finisher

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WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE ON THE #CW5000 5000 MILE CHALLENGE 2021 • Last year thousands of riders took on Cycling Weekly’s challenge of riding 5,000 miles in 2020. Vern Pitt spoke to some of the riders and passes on their advice and inspiration for this year’s entrants

CW OFFICE RESULTS: HOW DID WE DO?

YOUR PHOTOS FROM THE #DHBPHOTOCOMP

2021 MILEAGE CHART

THE CYCLING JUKEBOX • In the depths of your chosen music streaming service lives a plethora of contemporary cyclist-inspired songs. Chris Marshall-Bell digs into the digital crates

Why do so many 2021 bikes cost upwards of £10,000? • Michelle Arthurs-Brennan investigates various factors behind the hike in new bike prices

Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon £4,000 | 9.8kg • The Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon could be the perfect bike for those seeking on-road efficiency and off-road thrills, writes Rupert Radley

ALTERNATIVELY…

MACHO OR MASOCHISTIC? • At what point does proving your toughness tip over into cocky posturing or even harmful overreaching? Sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry ry takes aim at cycling’s macho myths

‘Telling me to toughen up wasn’t helpful’

How to get through the hard times

Neah Evans

TROPICAL GRANOLA

CW CLUB 10 HUUB POWERED! • All the Zwiftmas action you may have missed…

How to… ignore a noise

Dr Hutch • Nothing revitalises a jaded cyclist like shiny new kit but you don’t need to spend the earth when the click of new cleats is music to the ears

The Thames at Windsor 1963

Cycling 15 March, 1969 • A young Phil Liggett rides with the pros as spring races dominate