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Which road bikes are being raced at the 2026 Tour de France? We run through what the 23 teams are racing
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Tim Merlier takes sprinters' stage seven into Bordeaux at Tour de France with unstoppable late moveSoudal Quick Step returned to stage winning ways at the Tour with Merlier who was by far the quickest rider on the day.
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Goldy-looking chains and more: All the tech at the Tour de France Grand DepartThe latest podcast episode takes a look at the tech of the Tour de France Grand Depart
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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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How to watch Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to live stream the French Grand Tour — Stage 8
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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Who is leading the Tour de France 2026 after stage seven?
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Tim Merlier takes sprinters' stage seven into Bordeaux at Tour de France with unstoppable late move
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Which riders have abandoned the Tour de France 2026? Torstein Træen forced to withdraw from Tour with multiple fractured ribs after Col du Tourmalet crash
Le 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
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'I believed he could do it, I just never thought it would happen' – why a rider making his Tour de France debut is a family affair
Three riders, three families, all brought together by the dream of riding the Tour de France
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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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