I´ve always had the utmost respect for bike shop mechanics but the staff at Cycling Planet in Alaró, Mallorca demand to be held in even higher esteem than others. Its founder, David Muntaner, is not only a skilled mechanic who will service your bike, fix up your gears and re-spoke your wheels. He also happens to be a World Champion.
Read MoreThe Inspirational Beryl Burton by Maxine Peake
What better day to open a play based on the life of World Champion cyclist Beryl Burton than International Women's Day? Her incredible story, which has been brought to life by actress, and now playwright, Maxine Peake, started its run at the Rose Theatre in Kingston on Tuesday, and is currently on tour. Ride Velo went to the press launch to see this inspirational and funny play - which is really a must for all cycling history lovers.
Read MoreWhich Road for Queen of Cycling, Lizzie Armitstead?
World, Commonwealth and National Road Race Champion, Lizzie Armitstead is still only 26 and has the cycling world at her feet. But is she's going to give it all up for marriage and family life?
Read MorePeter Sagan - 2015's been an Amazing Ride!
The 25-year-old Slovakian has the cycling world at his feet; he's one of the the highest paid professional cyclists and arguably the best-loved too. Known as much for his cheeky grin, honest race appraisals and the occasional TV interview photobomb, Sagan was crowned World Champion at Richmond, Virginia last weekend.
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