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2011 WorldTour bikes: In full - Which teams are riding what bikes & kit this season

 Although the early-season Classics are still a few weeks away, the WorldTour (ProTour as was) teams have already raced the first event, the Tour Down Under, so it’s high time we took a look at the bikes they’re all riding this year.

Ed Clancy: “Nothing matters but the Olympics”

Ed Clancy has achieved a lot. He’s been World Champion in team pursuit and the multi-discipline omnium*, an Olympic gold medallist, world record holder, British criterium champ, and he’s got an MBE shining away on the mantelpiece… and he’s still only 25. 

Perfect fit: getting a bike made to measure

It’s all coming together. The Viner Maxima RS road bike that we’ll eventually be reviewing on road.cc, that is. The made-to-measure carbon frame has just been crafted in Italy and we’re getting pretty excited about slinging a leg over the finished bike.

Christmas gifts for cyclists: Cycling books

Like those Channel 4 “100 Greatest…” shows, it’s an impossible task to come up with a definitive list of the best cycling books –besides, Stuart Maconie, Terry Christian and Lisa Rogers weren’t available to do the filler pieces between entries.

Christmas gifts for cyclists: urbane gifts for urban cyclists

To me, the best presents are sometimes those that I can't justify buying myself, the items of absolute luxury which could be considered way too expensive to treat yourself with, my other favourites are the little thoughtful things, the stocking fillers, the small gifts that are always a pleasant surprise. 

How bright is your beam? Shedding some light on Lumens

Getting the right lights is important. Not only are they a legal requirement when its dark but they can free you from the turbo and open up a whole new world of riding opportunities. We've covered many of the basics of choosing lights in our buyer's guide but now it's time for the science bit: what's all this stuff about lumens?

Christmas gifts for cyclists: High-performance pressies

In our third list of Christmas gifts for cyclists, our man Mat suggests some highly desirable stuff for riders with a need for speed. So if you've got a performance cyclist in your life, someone who sprints for every sign and treats even a ride to the shops as if they were tackling a Belgian classic we've got some suggestions for you. With a selection of clothing, gadgetry and pre and post-ride preparations and pampering to ensure that when there moment comes they'll be able to give it their all… even if they're just racing down to the shops.

Christmas gifts for cyclists: Vecchiojo's gifts for discerning cyclists

In the second of or seasonal lists of Christmas gifts for cyclists Vecchiojo suggests some gifts that a discerning cylist like what he is might like to wake up to on Christmas morning. Take it away Jo… 

Christmas gifts for women cyclists

Having a cycling woman in your life makes buying Christmas gifts the easiest thing in the world. Just like our male cycling counterparts we love all the gadgets, gizmos and gear that goes along with our chosen sport and pastime, but unlike the majority of male cyclists, we’ve probably also got a pretty strong list of window shopping contenders in mind. The array of women’s kit available now is impressive, especially as compared with not even a decade ago, and probably offers a bewildering selection for the gift-buying partner, but if you’ve an idea of her cycling style, you can’t go far wrong.

Getting a bike fit +video

You’ve got your bike set up perfectly? You’ve been riding long enough to know what works for you so you don’t need anyone to come along and tinker with it. They’ll just mess everything up, right? Wrong.