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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 -
I’ve run many marathons and completed even more 100-mile rides: which is harder?
Latest News
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'The very best riders in the world' – 19 teams announced for Tour of Britain Women, including 13 WorldTour squads and all four British Continental outfitsFDJ United-Suez, Lidl-Trek and SD Worx-Protime among teams to return to British race
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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand Tour — Stage 5All 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.
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'It's a big gap' – Tadej Pogačar predicts it could be a long time before he wears the Tour de France yellow jersey againThe defending champ handed over the jersey on stage four and won't miss the obligations that go with it, at least for now
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'We want much more' – Uno-X Mobility cement place as Tour de France mainstays with first yellow jerseyThe Norwegian team has outperformed those with much bigger budgets and a far greater history since their debut in 2023
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'It's almost rarer than winning a stage' – USA's Sean Quinn comes agonisingly close to yellow jersey at the Tour de FranceEF Education-EasyPost rider now less than 30 seconds off race lead after breakaway dig
Latest Features
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‘Everesting’ wasn’t tough enough, so I completed the Everest RoamAccumulating 8,848 meters without a single hill rep is the aim of the game
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Meet Pinarello Q36.5's billionaire owner Ivan Glasenberg, the man looking to shake up cyclingThe owner of Tom Pidcock's team is one of cycling's most mysterious power brokers - where has he come from, and what does he want?
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Athletes might want to measure themselves against the best, but sometimes you want to take a medal home and prove it's not all a massive waste of timeSometimes, Dr Hutch just wished Bradley Wiggins had been on a training camp, rather than crushing him in a time trial
Latest Tech
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'When the rear panel starts offering more ventilation than compression, it's probably time to upgrade': How often should you replace your cycling shorts?Don't be the rider showing a bit too much skin on the next group ride
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Thinner tyres, massive chainrings, special-edition paint and 3D-printing galore: All the TT and road bike tech from the Tour de France Grand DepartWhile stem spacers have become trendy and crank length is still undecided, why are riders going back to 28mm tyres? Check out our mega tech gallery
Latest Fitness
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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...
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"Riding in the WorldTour is a big step up physically": Oliver Peace takes us through his trainingPicnic Post NL's young Yorkshireman takes us through a training week as he prepared for short, early season stage races
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"Training adaptation thrives on challenge, but only when recovery keeps pace"; how everyday stressors can affect your ridingTraining, racing, work stress, travel and lack of sleep all require your body to adjust; here's how to deal with it
Latest Racing
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'The very best riders in the world' – 19 teams announced for Tour of Britain Women, including 13 WorldTour squads and all four British Continental outfits
FDJ United-Suez, Lidl-Trek and SD Worx-Protime among teams to return to British race
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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand Tour — Stage 5
All 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.
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'It's a big gap' – Tadej Pogačar predicts it could be a long time before he wears the Tour de France yellow jersey again
The defending champ handed over the jersey on stage four and won't miss the obligations that go with it, at least for now
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'We want much more' – Uno-X Mobility cement place as Tour de France mainstays with first yellow jersey
The Norwegian team has outperformed those with much bigger budgets and a far greater history since their debut in 2023
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'It's almost rarer than winning a stage' – USA's Sean Quinn comes agonisingly close to yellow jersey at the Tour de France
EF Education-EasyPost rider now less than 30 seconds off race lead after breakaway dig
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?
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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
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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
Latest Reviews
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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
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Post Carry Co. Loomer Review: Odd name, great bike boxGreat protection for your bike when you are travelling, and easy to stash away when you're at home
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Nimbl Urano Review: The 'must have' lightweight road racing shoe enters the gravel sceneWhile the super lightweight construction and monstrous power transfer remains it does, in places, lack refinement
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?
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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
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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
Latest Deals
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The Tour de France 2026 is here, and you can grab these TDF stage-winning tyres with up to 38% offDeals Tadej Pogačar starts his Tour de France title defence in Barcelona this weekend, and one of his favourite tyres – the Continental GP5000 S TR road tyre has huge reductions
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'It truly shines in helping optimise rest, recovery, and women's health' – and with 50% off the Oura Ring 4, you too can track your wellness for significantly less.Deals North American Editor Rook called the Oura Ring a brilliant alternative to a bulky smartwatch, especially for tracking her menstrual cycle and fertility. Secure yours now while it's a rare 50% off
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What’s 4 watts between friends? Specialized Tarmac SL8 now discounted after the launch of new SL9 modelDeals The Specialized Tarmac SL9 broke cover earlier this week, and UK retailers Balfe's Bikes and Sigma Sports are already offering up to 16% off select SL8 models
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