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Golden paint and custom details: Remco Evenepoel's 7.05kg S-Works Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France -
Horror hotels, delicious desserts and José Mourinho – week two of the 2026 Tour de France on social media -
'Effective testing must be capable to occur outside daytime hours' – Anti-doping body defends nighttime tests at Tour de France
Latest News
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Which Tour de France team has won the most money so far in 2026?There is a prize fund of €2.3m up for grabs, of which €606,000 has been handed out in two weeks of racing
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'We keep hold of our ownership': Soudal Quick-Step bank on traditional approach to sponsorship to fuel future successFlooring company Quick-Step will no longer lend its name to one of cycling's most successful teams from next season. Is that a worry?
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"We marked this stage since the beginning": Tadej Pogačar wins solo on Tour de France stage 14Pogačar's fourth stage win of this year's Tour has given him a lead of four-and-a-half minutes on his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard
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‘We were not flying at altitude’ – Remco Evenepoel stuns even his teammates with mountain victory at Tour de FranceThe Belgian star out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro at the top of Plateau de Solaison to record his biggest ever win in the Tour de France
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Tom Pidcock fined and docked 20 seconds in general classification at Tour de FranceBriton goes into second rest day ninth overall
Latest Features
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'Anything's possible' – how Tom Pidcock is rediscovering his love for the Tour de FranceFor Tom Pidcock, this year's Tour was never about fighting for the GC or proving his talent – it's about restoring his childhood passion for the race
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When my friend was involved in a pile-up and broke his collarbone, he rang me from A&E to ask how his bike wasWe used to worry about damaging our bikes when they cost a quarter of what they do now - How can people afford taking any risk?
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Non-sponsor-correct kit, custom saddles, and shoes – how riders optimise their setups for the Tour de FranceComfort is paramount to performance over three weeks of racing, so how do the pros optimise their equipment for the Tour de France?
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?
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
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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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Latest Racing
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Which Tour de France team has won the most money so far in 2026?
There is a prize fund of €2.3m up for grabs, of which €606,000 has been handed out in two weeks of racing
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'We keep hold of our ownership': Soudal Quick-Step bank on traditional approach to sponsorship to fuel future success
Flooring company Quick-Step will no longer lend its name to one of cycling's most successful teams from next season. Is that a worry?
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"We marked this stage since the beginning": Tadej Pogačar wins solo on Tour de France stage 14
Pogačar's fourth stage win of this year's Tour has given him a lead of four-and-a-half minutes on his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard
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‘We were not flying at altitude’ – Remco Evenepoel stuns even his teammates with mountain victory at Tour de France
The Belgian star out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro at the top of Plateau de Solaison to record his biggest ever win in the Tour de France
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Tom Pidcock fined and docked 20 seconds in general classification at Tour de France
Briton goes into second rest day ninth overall
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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Fjällräven Hoja bib shorts review - bikepacking-specific shorts designed for multiple days in the saddleFjällräven's new Hoja bib shorts aim for serious bikepacking optimisation, but do they actually deliver on-bike performance?
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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
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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
Group Tests
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Best cycling socks 2026: showcase your personality with some fun yet functional expert-tested socksFrom high-performance lightweight socks to three-season winter warmers, here are our 9 favourites from our testing
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Best budget cycling shoes 2026: get clipped in for less - 6 expert-approved picksImproving your comfort and efficiency when biking needn't break the bank. Here are 6 top picks from our experts for getting clipped in for less
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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?
Latest Deals
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It wouldn't feel like summer without the Tour de France and the Rapha Sale – now live with up to 50% off!Deals I've trawled the Rapha sale listings to bring you all the best deals, and there is a fine selection of tried-and-tested cycling clothing on offer
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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
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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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