The redesigned Procycling will go on sale at newsstands from 20 April, with a new logo, a more "formal and refined" design and layout, as well as a bolder use of imagery.

The professional cycling title, which has a print run of 40,000, is printed by Midlands-based William Gibbons & Sons.

The new format has resulted in a number of changes to the paper stock. For example, the cover was originally printed on Creator Star FSC 170gsm, 640x900mm paper, but will now be printed on Amadeus Gloss 250gsm, 640x988mm stock.

The main pages will move from Grapholux 60gsm 870mm to Graphocote 80gsm in 955mm reels; and the trim size of 290x210mm is changing to 285x232mm.

The magazine will feature photography by renowned cycling photographer Tim De Waele and a cover-price hike from £3.99 to £4.99.

Editorial changes include the expansion of the 'Insider' column to include the opinions of people from the cycling industry, such as team managers, riders and technicians. The ‘Rider Diaries' section has also been expanded and will now include reports penned by riders themselves as they tour and compete in events.

Cam Winstanley, editor of Procycling, said: "The past few years have seen cycling become a truly global sport.

"In this current era of optimism, now seems the perfect time to reflect the increased professionalism of the sport with a version of Procycling with a truly international reach."

Procycling was launched by Future in 1999.