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In the September issue of Cycling Plus, senior technical editor Warren Rossiter delves into the rich history of one of the world’s best and most successful bikes, the Specialized Roubaix, and the new, eagerly awaited Giant TCR finally gets a test ride.

The team also pits two bikes from Kinesis and Ribble, British brands taking on the world, against each other, and brings you tests of gear from Sidi, Spektrum, Coros and Le Col.

Once you’ve digested that, in the magazine’s 28-page supplement you’ll finally find a belated guide to this year’s Tour de France.

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Breaking the mould

Is the Specialized Roubaix the most influential road bike ever? Warren takes a look at its pioneering design and charts the history of this modern classic…

Ultimate upgrades

Twelve tried and tested upgrades that hit all the right notes for the Cycling Plus team. Wise investments that will keep your bike running at its best.

Mind games

Pain, self-doubt and fatigue can drain your motivation and resilience on long rides. This feature shows you how endurance is, for a surprisingly large part, a battle played out in the mind.

Other features reveal how you can counter the heat on long rides this summer and the team speak to the brains behind some of the world’s best bikes, designer Torgny Fjeldskaar.

Best of British

Can two small British brands hold their own in the competitive superbike market? Bikes from Kinesis and Ribble are pitted against each other to see how they measure up to the global competition.

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