Illustration: David LyttletonMost of us ride our bikes whenever we get chance, but is there a best time of day when you’ll unlock the most potential and make maximum gains? Sports scientist Dr Mark Homer investigates
(Daniel Gould)Conventional wisdom has it that winter is the time for long, slow miles — but more and more riders are doing precisely the opposite. Simon Smythe investigates reverse periodisation
Chris Froome at the 2020 UAE Tour (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)After a horrific crash, Froome’s road to recovery has not been easy. James Shrubsall assesses the hurdles he’ll need to overcome to wear yellow in Paris this July