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'Keep working, keep believing in it' – Mathieu van der Poel refuses to panic and gets Tour de France stage win on scorching day -
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'The most promising cyclists need to go to numerous, different teams' - Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme in favour of a salary cap to increase excitement -
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'If you don't shoot, you always miss' – breakaway hero Liam Slock finds pride in near miss at Tour de France2 Comments -
Why are riders at the Tour de France taping their noses?2 Comments
Latest News
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'It's not what we hoped, but we remain confident' – Alpecin-Premier Tech keep faith in Jasper Philipsen at Tour de FranceTeam bosses hopeful Philipsen will return to winning ways after three missed chances
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Tour de France stage nine shortened due to 'exceptionally intense' heatwaveTemperatures forecast to exceed 40°C on Sunday
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'I thought it was over': Tim Merlier wins second Tour de France sprint stage after long-range effortThe Soudal Quick-Step rider has won his second stage in this year's Tour de France, putting him into second place in the points classification
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'That was not how it should be' – Jasper Philipsen left perplexed after Tour de France stage sevenAlpecin-Premier Tech rider finishes fifth again, with sprint opportunities running out
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'I'm better than back then' – a bad day in the 2026 Tour de France for Tadej Pogačar? Don't bet on itThe yellow jersey explains how he's grown, and improved, since the day he cracked on the Col du Granon
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Latest Features
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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 affairThree riders, three families, all brought together by the dream of riding the Tour de France
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Hand-painted by the CEO and rushed to France: How Tour de France leader's custom bike was delivered to the race within 30 hoursThe frameset was prepped and hand-painted by Ridley CEO Jochim Aerts before being escorted to Brussels Airport for an express flight to the Hautes-Pyrénées
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Latest Tech
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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?
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Which road bikes are being raced at the 2026 Tour de France? We run through what the 23 teams are racingWatching the Tour de France and wondering if you can get your hands on one of those fast looking machines? Well, you could... if your pockets are deep enough
Latest Fitness
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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
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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
Latest Racing
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'It's not what we hoped, but we remain confident' – Alpecin-Premier Tech keep faith in Jasper Philipsen at Tour de France
Team bosses hopeful Philipsen will return to winning ways after three missed chances
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Tour de France stage nine shortened due to 'exceptionally intense' heatwave
Temperatures forecast to exceed 40°C on Sunday
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'I thought it was over': Tim Merlier wins second Tour de France sprint stage after long-range effort
The Soudal Quick-Step rider has won his second stage in this year's Tour de France, putting him into second place in the points classification
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'That was not how it should be' – Jasper Philipsen left perplexed after Tour de France stage seven
Alpecin-Premier Tech rider finishes fifth again, with sprint opportunities running out
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'I'm better than back then' – a bad day in the 2026 Tour de France for Tadej Pogačar? Don't bet on it
The yellow jersey explains how he's grown, and improved, since the day he cracked on the Col du Granon
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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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‘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
Latest Deals
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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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