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Why do fans run alongside riders on mountains at the Tour de France?

We decided to get to the bottom of one of the most divisive issues in professional cycling…

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 14:51
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Is Tadej Pogačar being unfairly criticised for simply trying to win the Tour de France?

Tapas, tension, thrillers, tempestuous temperatures, and team time trials… There have been a lot of talking points during the first week of this year’s Tour. And we’ve got them all covered as the road.cc Podcast hits the roads of France (and a bit of Spain)

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 09:18
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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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How to photograph the Tour de France: A homage to Catalonia featuring the best pics from the opening stages, and how they were captured

The Tour’s Grand Départ was a whirlwind of noise, colour, and frenetic racing. Award-winning photographer James Startt was on the ground (sometimes literally) to capture all the action and atmosphere. Here are his favourite shots and how he got them

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 09:18
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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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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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What is the team time trial at the Tour de France, and how has the format changed? Everything you need to know about the TTT ahead of the opening Tour stage in Barcelona

The team time trial returns to open the Tour de France for the first time since 1971, but a revised format means the race against the clock looks very different in 2026

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 09:00
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Is this the most predictable Tour de France of the decade? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel might prove you wrong

Though 2026 is not the first Tour with an overwhelming favourite, it takes us a bit of imagination to look past Tadej Pogačar...

Fri, Jul 03, 2026 15:02
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The Tour de France and mountain biking have a stronger connection than you might think

The world’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France, is almost upon us, and this sporting grandaddy has a whole lot of connections to mountain biking, as Steve explains

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 14:37
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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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Tour de France 2026, your ultimate stage-by-stage guide: Everything you need to know about the world’s biggest bike race

A spectacular start in Barcelona, an early trip to the Pyrenees, a backloaded, brutal third week, plenty of chances for the opportunists, and a double dose of Alpe d’Huez – what’s on the menu for the 2026 Tour?

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 10:51
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Cannondale Factory Racing pulls the plug, marking the end of a glorious era

A few days ago Cannondale announced that this would be their last season of sponsoring an MTB factory racing team, after 30 plus years at the top table of racing. Steve looks back at their top dog teams from over the years

Wed, Jul 01, 2026 14:00
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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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The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros

"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." A quote from Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 21:45
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Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)

Wherefore art thou, Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 16:17
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Cube’s prototype aero road bike might be the cheapest 2026 Tour de France bike

The prototype features significant changes from Cube's affordable aero racer

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 08:06
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Gravel racing is coming to your TV screens: Will live coverage take cycling’s buzziest discipline to even loftier heights?

After the Marly Grav, has gravel finally arrived on the cycling main stage? We chatted with UCI Gravel World Series Manager, Erwin Vervecken to find out all about live gravel racing on the big screen, and what that could mean for the sport

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 11:00
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Unbound Gravel demystified: Everything you need to know about the 2026 edition of gravel cycling’s biggest race

This weekend, the world’s most prestigious gravel race takes place in Kansas, USA. Here’s everything you need to know about it, which riders to back, its importance on the gravel scene, and how to watch it

Thu, May 28, 2026 14:00
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We built an elite Chinese bike for Emily to race at the Welsh gravel champs… for under £4,000 Sponsored

A competitive rider needs a competitive bike, step forward Yoeleo with their new Altera G21 frameset – here’s how we built it up… and how much it cost

Thu, May 21, 2026 16:54
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TNT’s impressive investment in cycling doesn’t hide the sport’s increasing inaccessibility

The 'Home of Cycling' has yet to become a favoured home for cycling fans

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:58
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Particle’s 835g RCX27 Hyperlight is the world’s lightest UCI-approved carbon road wheelset Sponsored

We look at young specialist brand Particle, whose range-topping RCX27 Hyperlight Road carbon wheelset features the lightest UCI-approved wheels in the world, as well as their other sub-1kg wheelsets.

Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00
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Canyon’s brand new Endurace CF SLX 8 is £150 cheaper than the outgoing model. Could it set the new fast and comfortable road bike standard?

The pro-level Canyon Endurace CFR is already official, and now the more affordable versions have followed suit. Here's everything you need to know, plus our chief reviewer's first ride impressions

Tue, May 12, 2026 10:01
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Big Mac recons, broken radios, and never giving up: Inside Picnic PostNL’s classics campaign

As this year’s cobbled classics campaign built to a crescendo, we joined former Paris-Roubaix podium finisher Pfeiffer Georgi and her team for a behind-the-scenes look at the Queen of the Classics… and got trapped in a fast-food drive-through in the process

Mon, May 04, 2026 14:25
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10 of the most epic off-road adventure races to add to your bucket list

If you’re looking for true a bucket list multi-day offroad event to aim for here’s 10 of the very best out there

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 11:00
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A race like no other: Drama, chaos, and heartbreak at an epic Paris-Roubaix – Gallery

This year’s men’s Paris-Roubaix will live long in the memory. Photographer James Startt spent his day rattling over northern France’s infernal cobbles to capture all the action and emotion of the Queen of the Classics

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 08:37
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Letters forwarded from Hell: Paris-Roubaix, in the words of the pros

Van Aert and Koch may have grabbed the headlines, but the Queen of the Classics always serves up hundreds of untold stories. Here are a few of them…

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 23:59
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I rode the Paris-Roubaix cobbles with a Van der Poel… and showed him how not to tackle the Hell of the North

The words ‘take the brake off, eh’ may haunt me forever…

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 22:17
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How to prepare for Paris-Roubaix: Alex Dowsett’s tech guide to the cobbled classics + Reflections on cycling’s Holy Week

Get the rosary beads out, it’s time to genuflect at the altar of Flemish bike racing…

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 17:03
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