Should I use a VPN to watch cycling? Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and best VPNs for streaming the races

Everything you need to know about a handy tool that can enhance your viewing experience

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In the modern world of streaming, VPNs have become a popular companion for watching content online, including live sports. But should you get a VPN to watch cycling? And which are the best VPNs for streaming cycling? Cycling Weekly is here to offer some guidance.

First of all, you might be wondering, what is a VPN? It stands for Virtual Private Network, and it’s a piece of software that you download for your computer, phone, or smart TV that keeps you safe online. It does this by masking your location and creating encrypted connections (there’s much more to it than that, but that’s it in a nutshell).

NordVPN starts from £2.59 / $3.39 a month.

NordVPN starts from £2.59 / $3.39 a month.

There are three plans – basic, pro, and ultimate – on two-year packages where you pay up front, but you get a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out for yourself. 

Surfshark plans start from £1.89 / $2.39 a month.

Surfshark plans start from £1.89 / $2.39 a month.

You can be flexible on the length of plan, although that great value lies in the two-year up-front package, and you also get a 30-day money-back guarantee.

ExpressVPN plans start from £4.04 / $4.99 a month.

ExpressVPN plans start from £4.04 / $4.99 a month.

As with Surfshark, you'll pay a much higher rate if you want a short-term plan, and there's also that 30-day money-back guarantee.

Disclaimer

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

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