The weekly spin: Two paths diverged in a WorldTour wood

I love everything about this photoset: Dave Jordan Cycling Race, via Phil Penman

Eight years covering Team Sky, part one

Ewan MacKenna: So how is it then that you explain a freak like Chris Froome? - Independent.ie

Great article about the troubles many of us have with Froome’s sudden transformation.

Soigneur - Le Signorine Della Corsa

Highs Points & Low Points: 2017 In Review - Manual for Speed

2017 cycling year in review. Lots of good stuff happened this year, lots of annyoing/weird/boring stuff as well (most of the time courtesy of the UCI…). Bring on 2018!

Number Crunchers: Pro Cycling Stats - Journal

Yellow bikes and custom kit: How brands gamble on their riders’ success | CyclingTips

I love these kind of behind-the-scenes stories

The Natural: Mathieu Van der Poel is the most talented bike racer on the planet | CyclingTips

Q&A: Parsing truth from fiction in Svein Tuft’s legendary 'hobo' adventures | VeloNews.com