Former champion admits route, announced this morning, is not as suited to him as the Giro d'Italia
Event returns to 2012 climb now infamous for Chris Froome's attack
Organisers reveal intriguing route, with Alpe d'Huez returning on penultimate day
All you need to know about buying mudguards for the winter ahead
The machines of Chris Froome, Vincenzo Nibali, Nairo Quintana et al
Kent-based brand unveils 1,200g alloy frame inspired by south London crit series
Five builds from £1,199.99 to £7,499.99 available in UK
Full calendar of Ride It events to run through to March
Commonwealth Games time trial champion represents Telegraph All Stars; "Marymoor Crawl" added to schedule
British Cycling announce 'sell-out Saturday' and urge fans to snap up remaining seats
Cav's Specialized S-Works Venge or Kittel's Giant Propel Advanced SL - which do you prefer?
Alejandro Valverde claims world number one spot
Manx Missile confirms pairing with Iljo Keisse on Twitter
Former world champion claims first overall WorldTour stage race win on final day of season
Team challenges Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana and Vincenzo Nibali to join Alberto Contador in bidding for an historic hat-trick
Spaniard tops UCI WorldTour rankings for first time in current incarnation
Philippe Gilbert finishes fourth to hold red jersey ahead of final stage
American ends year-long wait for victory on undulating stage
Belgian sprints to victory as smog leads to reduced route
American firm's new Empire SLX shoes and Synthe helmet up for grabs
Slovenian prevails in headwind despite day-long Team Sky lead out
