As the 30-year anniversary of Stephen Roche’s famous Triple Crown win approaches, the amiable Dubliner is as talkative – and feisty – as ever. “It is a hard sport and to get where we have, we have all been two-faced.” Mr Nice Guy gets nasty.

 Escaping the chaos of a catastrophic civil war, Syrian refugees reach Berlin and head to the velodrome with one mission: to once again make a living from bike racing. A remarkable story of determination and fortitude from Andrew Curry and celebrated Rouleur photographer Timm Kölln.

 Also featuring: Sagan and Froome at the Saitama criterium, Yorkshire’s daughters in Italy, pro riders the Velits twins and their classy clothing collection, Isadore; An Post-Chain Reaction at the Tour of Britain; Best in show from the Rouleur Classic in London.

 Plus columnists Robert Millar, Matt Seaton, Martin Procter and Matt Rendell.