Issue 20-4

We look ahead in this, our fourth issue of 2020.

How will the Tour de France look in 20 years’ time? In our fantasy Tour of the future, Formula 1 and professional football have imploded, cycling is bigger than ever, having globalised and modernised, and women have finally – finally – been given a race worthy of their talents. Take your protein pills and put your helmet on...

Teniel Campbell hails from Trinidad, not exactly a hotbed of world class cycling stars. But this determined talent is on the edge of breaking big and inspiring the next generation of Trinidadians to follow her path. This Soca Warrior knows where she is headed.

Rouleur’s staff writers profile six hot young riders to watch out for in the coming seasons, from the undoubted brilliance of Remco Evenepoel to the Zwift-winning ways of Jess Pratt.

Ben Greenwood made the unlikely switch from socially inept pro rider to successful British Cycling coach. In his own words: “As someone who was totally useless in any social situation and couldn’t stand up in front of a group of  people and say my own name, never mind inspire them to get better at something, coaching didn’t seem a likely career path for me.” How Ben learned to stop worrying and teach.

Ever wondered what it’s like to blood dope? James Stout undertook a clinical trial to find out. He did not enjoy the experiment, but his findings are fascinating.

Plus our Desire selection of the finest riding kit around, and star columnists Romain Bardet, Ned Boulting and Orla Chennaoui.