Issue 147

Marianne Vos: First, last, everything

Our cover star owned 14 rainbow jerseys across four disciplines at the time of our interview. Would she be hanging up her wheels anytime soon, we wondered? Seeing as Vos then went to the gravel worlds in Australia and added to her mind-blowing tally, there’s still unfinished business for the 39-year-old. Alice Jackson spends time with the greatest ahead of her appearance at Rouleur Live Saturday 14 November. 

Giants and minnows

Less well-endowed teams require smart thinking when fighting for survival in the WorldTour league. Andy McGrath visits the last-chance saloon in Quebec and Montreal to discuss mergers, points tallies and data-driven results with those punching above their weight.

Backstage past

The high-pressure environment of professional cycling is not restricted to those riding bikes for a living. Behind the scenes staff endure the same pressures, and can suffer the same outcomes. Former Bahrain-Merida performance coach Tim Kennaugh shares his experience of flying high, then crashing and burning.

Organised chaos

Making cyclocross fun again: how a whimsical flight of fancy became an international series called Rapha Super Cross, featuring foam, tequila, mud and the occasional serious bike race.

From Lahti with love

Saunas, wild berries, moose, bears and snakes – not to mention hundreds of miles of mighty fine gravel trails. Emma Magnus spends three days exploring Finland and is smitten

Plus Cameron Mason, Paul Double, esteemed columnists Katie Archibald and Ned Boulting, and top gear from Met, Rose Bikes, Van Rysel, Partington wheels and more.