Cyclist ME - 03.2017

A celebration of adventure and exploration, plus the kit that makes road cycling so special, Cyclist explores the world’s best routes and takes readers behind the doors of the sport’s most iconic brands. Inside you’ll find performance advice from top experts, detailed reviews of the best road bikes and technology available in today’s market, plus exclusive access to some of the best professional teams on the planet. Cyclist also looks the part, mixing in-depth articles with breathtaking imagery from the sport’s best photographers.

*... Made in Morocco The North African city of Marrakech might not be the first place you’d think of visiting with your bike, but the Atlas Etape is a sportive that will challenge you with some whopping climbs and wow you with spectacular scenery. * Alex Dowsett The British Movistar time trialist sat down for a chat with Cyclist the day after the Dubai Tour. He reveals his plans to beat the Hour Record again in 2017 and looks back at the infamous sandstorm Stage in the emirate. * The future is now Cyclist heads to a lab in Italy to see how Vittoria are using graphene in their tyres. * Sky’s Road Ahead Mallorca is where Team Sky hold their training camps, but the 2017 edition was rather unique – there were as many questions about Bradley Wiggins and jiffy bags as there was about the team’s plans for this year. * Radical rethinks Disc brakes, suspension systems and more – Cyclist looks at how mountain bike tech is slowly creeping into road bikes. * Follow my leader Cyclist delves into the secretive world of the derny pacer and learns their relationship with a professional cyclist is all about trust. * Bikes Rides from Argon 18 and Wilier ...*