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The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros — wide tyres, short saddles and tubeless are in, narrow cassettes are out

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 09:00
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One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45
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Tadej Pogačar’s so fast that even Colnago is battling to keep up with him Sponsored

Aero bikes, aero bikes everywhere… This year’s scorchingly fast Tour de France is shaping up to be one of the quickest ever. But are bike brands struggling to keep pace with modern cycling’s rapid racing revolution? We talked to Colnago’s lead engineer about how the peloton’s current crop is pushing their equipment to the limit

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 18:21
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Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more

This week: rail operator bans non-folding e-bikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 11:32
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Bike computers of the Tour de France: Garmin still dominates as two Chinese rivals emerge

We look at the bike computers being used by all 23 teams, from flagship models to the devices riders choose on race day

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 09:00
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Move aside Switch Infinity and SB160, the Sixfinity and LT are in town: Yeti LT XO first ride review

Yeti has binned its renowned Switch Infinity linkage on its enduro mountain bike. Our very excited Liam headed to the trails to see just what Yeti's new enduro bike can do

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 16:00
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Where have all the exciting bikes gone?

The latest crop of Tour de France race bikes promises marginal gains rather than radical innovation. Is cycling's rulebook holding back bold design?

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 09:00
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As seen in the Tour de France — affordable* pro race bikes from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello, Cannondale and more

Like the look of the bikes the pros are using, but can't quite justify spending five figures on one? You'll still have to save up, but here are some slightly less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 09:00
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Remembering Lance Armstrong’s Trek 5500 from 1999, the first fully carbon fibre bike to win* the Tour de France

* 'Win' comes with a hard asterisk now of course... but we can still look back fondly at the rapidly evolving road bike technology of the time

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 21:45
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Paul Seixas’ unreleased Van Rysel shows just how far Decathlon’s Tour de France bikes have come in 25 years

Decathlon’s WorldTour story stretches back much further than you might realise. We compare Jaan Kirsipuu's early-2000s AG2R race bike with Paul Seixas’ latest machine to chart a quarter of a century of tech progress

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 09:00
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Amazon makes a million e-bike deliveries in Belgium (despite company’s carbon emissions rising by 16%), Portland’s world record ambitions, another e-bike brand goes pop + more

This week: e-commerce giant makes 1 millionth cargo bike delivery in Belgium, Engwe's new e-SUV does it all, Portland aims for world record, plus Scottish e-bike schemes expand

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 11:18
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Argon 18 says the all new Anti Matter is the ultimate carbon aero race bike… for gravel! Sponsored

We catch up with Argon 18’s Product Director, Alex Côté, who explains why the brand’s new Anti Matter is a uniquely no-compromise, aero-informed, carbon gravel race bike.

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 16:43
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Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France — which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2026?

Despite promises of lower weight, easier manufacturing and potential performance gains, hookless rims remain a minority choice at the 2026 Tour de France as brands, teams and riders grapple with compatibility concerns and the ongoing debate over safety

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 09:00
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Buy used, seek out last year’s bikes, check team auctions: Liam’s top tips for acquiring a Tour de France bike for less

These suggestions could save you thousands on a current top-end Tour de France pro bike if you shop around

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 17:53
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Do gravel bikes really benefit from suspension and dropper posts?

We dive into the details of the controversial topic of suspension components on gravel bikes. Are they actually any good?

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 10:55
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How much does a Tour de France bike cost?

If you fancy one of the bikes ridden by Tour de France favourite Tadej Pogacar, how much would one set you back? We look at the options

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 09:00
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Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs vs Miguel Indurain’s 1994 Pinarello: How Tour-winning bikes have changed in 32 years

One is a steel classic with skinny tubes and rim brakes; the other is an aero carbon superbike designed to save watts at every turn. Here’s how three decades of bike development have transformed the Tour de France

Sun, Jul 05, 2026 09:00
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12 cycling trends NOT to copy from the Tour de France pros — do we really need slammed stems, ceramic bearings and integrated everything?

Some things are best left to the professionals... there are plenty of things pro cyclists do that are worth taking inspiration from, but in this article we're focusing on what NOT to copy off the pros

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 11:12
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Wimbledon parking chaos, Ant McPartlin’s Lime bike rage, free Santander Sunday rides + more

This week we're covering parking panic at Wimbledon, the return of TFL's free Cycle Sundays, and an unusually sensible e-biking decision on the other side of the Atlantic

Fri, Jul 03, 2026 12:01
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A wave of new bikes, wheels and kit making Tour de France debuts in 2026

It’s new bikes galore in 2026, from the likes of Specialized, Bianchi and Cube, alongside plenty of go-faster tech. Here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 13:05
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Specialized Tarmac SL9 vs Tarmac SL8: Which is better in 2026?

Liam puts Specialized's latest road racer up against what is probably its greatest threat

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 16:07
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2026 team bikes ranked: From the ‘cheapest’ to Pogacar’s £15k superbike, we attempt to rate every bike in the Tour de France

Liam takes a closer look at every Tour de France bike, ranking them on little more than vibes alone

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 15:00
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Smaller, quieter but still full of surprises: The top tech of Eurobike 2026

Plenty of fresh Chinese offerings an electric advancements graced the hall of 2026's Eurobike show. Here's Andi's collection of the incoming tech you should know about

Mon, Jun 29, 2026 14:00
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Manitou’s attempt at long travel perfection and more from Shimano, Cotic and Gloria

This week's helping of cool things and the top stories

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:00
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A new do-it-all e-bike from Amflow, Halfords profits soar, New Jersey latest to attempt bike licensing and registration system + more

This week we're looking at three intriguing new e-bikes, poring over Halfords' healthy profit margins, and heading stateside for some disappointing yet typical bike licensing news (will they ever learn?)

Fri, Jun 26, 2026 13:40
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Is this the electric cargo bike of the future, now? A first ride on the Tarran L1s that may just revolutionise carrying stuff by bike

It's fair to say Richard has been rather impressed with the pre-production Tarran L1s that he managed to get his hands on. Read on for all the details and an early verdict

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 11:56
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Will adding 450g to your gravel bike really make it handle batter? Rimpact’s TMD Gravel, the new Santa Cruz Tallboy, bags from USWE and more

This week's pick of Five Cool Things and the best stories of the week

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 10:00
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Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more

Bosch's first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week's round-up

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 12:20
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