HIGHLIGHTS

MARK CAVENDISH

I caught up with the resurgent sprinter to talk comebacks, Tour stages and a series of unlikely events. Photography by Chris Auld. See page 62.

ELISA BALSAMO

Herbie Sykes met with the new world champion at home in Italy to find out about her spectacular 2021 breakthrough. Photography by Mjrka Boensch Bees. Page 94.

TADEJ POGAČAR

Alasdair Fotheringham spoke to the people who know the Tour champion best and who all explain what makes the Slovenian rider tick. See page 80.