CONTENTS
HOW TO RIDE . WHAT TO RIDE . WHERE TO RIDE
HOW TO RIDE
WHERE TO RIDE
44 The Classics : Tackle the white roads of Tuscany & more
58 Pyrenees : The Val d ’ Aran is a hidden gem of quiet roads and testing climbs
74 Famous routes : From Flanders to Mont Ventoux – where to race in the wheeltracks of the pros
104 London to Paris : Follow the green lanes of the Avenue Verte for a quieter ride
122 South Africa : The best tarmac and gravel events to celebrate our beautiful landscapes
INSPIRATION
8 Gallery : Unadulterated # livetoride stoke
26 Remco Evenepoel : World Champ and the hottest property in the pro peloton
73 Instagram : Racing fuel
97 Instagram : Gravel inspo
20 Corner : Get your ABCs right and master the bends
22 Get faster : 22 simple yet magical gains
36 Train smart : Get fit on just five hours a week
48 Climb faster : Six strategies for swift ascents
66 Speak bike : All the jargon to impress your mates
82 Nail nutrition : Learn to fuel like a pro
90 Turbo train : Indoor options to keep in shape
98 Stay cool : Keep pressing hard when temps soar
102 Build strength : Four stretching routines
WHAT TO RIDE
16 The essential gear : Look cool & feel fast
40 Bike-fit : The right position will maximise performance
51 Tested : Three endurance bikes go head to head
110 Maintenance : Quick fixes for a sweeter ride
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FOR WORSHIPPERS OF THE PAVÉ
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