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Latest News
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'I think there will be a cost, a bill will come' – rivals unworried by Tom Pidcock's GC leap at Tour de FranceBriton is now nine seconds off podium, but Lidl-Trek and Red Bull profess calm
By Adam Becket Published
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Recalls - what happens for brands and customers when things go wrong?The latest podcast episode takes a look behind the scenes, at the business, legal and reputational issues around recalls
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Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Two riders withdraw after suffering broken collar bones in the crash at the end of stage 12Le Grande Boucle is the hardest sporting event on the planet, and due to a range of calamities – from crashes to collapses – many riders will not reach Paris
By Pat Kinsella Last updated
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Team budgets are approaching €60 million, and Visma-Lease a Bike is still hunting for a title sponsor at the Tour de FranceChief business officer isn't concerned and says 'being a first title sponsor of one of the biggest teams in the world could benefit a company a lot'
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand Tour — Stage 13All the key information on broadcasters and free live streams for the Tour de France from 4-26 July, so you can watch the French Grand Tour online, on TV, from anywhere.
By Adam Becket Last updated
Latest Features
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‘The last interval tells the truth’: Elite riders reveal the training sessions they dread most – and value mostFrom stomach-tightening sprints to soul-crushing threshold blocks, these are the sessions PB-chasing riders love to loathe. We hear the gory details
By Rob Kemp Published
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'The magic starts after three years' - how a coach went about building Tour de France winner Jonas VingegaardEx-Visma coach Tim Heemskerk outlines the training philosophy behind Vingegaard's Tour de France victories
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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With fans wanting fireworks from day one, there are many ingredients needed for a great Tour de France Grand DepartStill buzzing from the Tour's Barcelona bonanza, we look at all the elements that need to come together for an unforgettable opening weekend
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
Latest Tech
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Bikes are becoming more like Formula 1 cars every day, but we’re still sending them to Kwik Fit for servicingCW's Undercover Mechanic laments the complexity of modern-day bikes
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'The lightest endurance bike on the market' – second-generation Pinarello Dogma X is difficult to fault, but the lofty price tag makes it easy to overlookIconic X-Stay configuration remains, as does the balanced handling and impressive ride quality, but do subtle refinements to the platform make it a better bike?
By Aaron Borrill Published
Latest Fitness
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'The magic starts after three years' - how a coach went about building Tour de France winner Jonas VingegaardEx-Visma coach Tim Heemskerk outlines the training philosophy behind Vingegaard's Tour de France victories
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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I’ve run many marathons and completed even more 100-mile rides: which is harder?Marathons might inflict greater impact, but riding a century requires a lot of fuel and some mechanical know-how. Steve Shrubsall has totted up the scores to determine which is really the greater endurance feat
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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‘How do cyclists pee whilst racing the Tour de France?’ – you asked Google and we’ve got the answerSometimes they just need a little push from a team-mate to keep rolling...
By Simon Richardson Last updated
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Latest Racing
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'I think there will be a cost, a bill will come' – rivals unworried by Tom Pidcock's GC leap at Tour de FranceBriton is now nine seconds off podium, but Lidl-Trek and Red Bull profess calm
By Adam Becket Published
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Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Two riders withdraw after suffering broken collar bones in the crash at the end of stage 12Le Grande Boucle is the hardest sporting event on the planet, and due to a range of calamities – from crashes to collapses – many riders will not reach Paris
By Pat Kinsella Last updated
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Team budgets are approaching €60 million, and Visma-Lease a Bike is still hunting for a title sponsor at the Tour de FranceChief business officer isn't concerned and says 'being a first title sponsor of one of the biggest teams in the world could benefit a company a lot'
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand Tour — Stage 13All the key information on broadcasters and free live streams for the Tour de France from 4-26 July, so you can watch the French Grand Tour online, on TV, from anywhere.
By Adam Becket Last updated
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'The animals don't know what you've won' – inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometownFrenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go'
By Tom Davidson Published
Meet the team
Gravel Cycling
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The Pirelli Cinturato SmartEVO GR Gravel H: a racing tyre for hard-packed gravel and dirt that performs on pavement tooA fast-rolling, light gravel tyre that does well on road and off, but is it a Goldilocks option or an unhappy medium?
By Tyler Boucher Published
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14 things you didn’t know about Mads Würtz Schmidt, currently the best gravel racer in the WorldFrom his superstitions around salt and even numbers to his favourite Lego set and his secret mullet-growing project
By James Ion Published
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Former Olympian and returning riders earn Life Time Grand Prix Wild Card spotsThe final seven riders of the 2026 Life Time Grand Prix have been decided after Sea Otter and a mud-sodden Unbound Gravel
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
Latest Reviews
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2026 Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2 review: a brilliantly balanced road bike worthy of challenging for segment honours, even in mid-spec guiseThe fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo marks a notable boost in ride quality and overall dynamics over its forebear – it’s one of the best road bikes we’ve tested this year
By Aaron Borrill Published
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‘It’s like a stripped-out track car with all driver aids turned off’ – 1,300km and counting on the Factor One aero road bikeFast, furious, and unforgiving at times – the Factor One has all the markings of a champion, but you’ll need to ride it hard to truly appreciate it
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Rapha Pro Team Ghost Air Jersey Review: the best jersey for humid conditions with some clever features, but at a costSmart construction features make this the ideal jersey for hot and humid conditions, but it's one of the most expensive on the market
By Andy Turner Published
Group Tests
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I tested 6 of the latest and best radar bike lights in 2026 to see if any can topple the market leader: GarminAs a long-time Varia user, I’m no stranger to rearview radars - but can the likes of Wahoo, Lezyne, and Magicshine finally beat the category creator at its own game?
By Simon Fellows Published
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Best cycling shoes 2026: Our top 6 expert-rated shoes for road cycling based on their comfort, performance and styleThe best cycling shoes will make your rides more comfortable, more efficient and more enjoyable
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
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Best Exercise Bikes 2026: Stay fit at home all year, fully tested and reviewed by our expertsImprove your warm-up, get your legs spinning or add cardio to your training with the best exercise bikes that are always ready to ride. All tested and rated by our team of experts
By Hannah Bussey Last updated
Latest Deals
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Get the Paul Seixas look: The youngest rider to start the Tour de France in 89 years, and with arguably the most affordable setupDeals Decathlon has been making waves in the pro peloton with its affordable gear, and now the company has Paul Seixas to show it off at the head of the race
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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Could this be the best bike deal of the summer? Now just £2,599, the Merida Scultura 6000 comes highly rated from our experts, packs a carbon frame, wheels & 105 Di2—a massive saving of £1,151Deals Tech contributor Rachel loved the Merida Scultura 6000 Di2 when she put it through its paces, and it's now an absolute steal at Tredz
By Paul Brett Published
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As heatwaves and forest fires hit the Tour de France — here’s my guide to high- and low-tech gear that can help to make extreme temperatures more bearable this SummerDeals 11 Tour de France peloton-inspired high- and low-tech gear solutions for beating heatwaves as a solo, unsupported rider this summer
By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published
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