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“We’re seeing some insane new records”: Why are Tour de France speeds getting higher and higher? + Dispatches from the Alps and Paris

This week’s podcast episode delves into the peloton’s speed debate, heads to the roof of the Tour, and parties on the Alpe and in the streets of Paris

Fri, Jul 31, 2026 19:40
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From ecstasy in the Alps to mayhem on Montmartre: The Tour de France’s epic final weekend in photos

As the dust settles on another Grande Boucle, we flick through our favourite shots from the majestic peaks of the Alps to the cobbled streets of Paris

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 13:26
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Is the Tour de France becoming too fast?

Tadej Pogačar obliterated record after record on his way to a fifth career Tour de France title, in the fastest edition in the race’s history. But what do the peloton’s ever-increasing speeds mean for the sport, its safety, and its credibility?

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 21:52
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Remembering Greg LeMond’s Look KG86 from 1986, the first carbon fibre bike to be ridden to Tour de France victory

Learn more about the first bike frame made out of something other than steel to be piloted to Tour de France victory

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 21:45
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A tale of two Alpes: My relationship with cycling’s most legendary climb, from Pantani to Pogačar

Award-winning photographer James Startt reflects on two monumental trips to Alpe d’Huez, 29 years apart

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 12:55
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How modern marginal gains are helping underdogs EF Education-EasyPost secure famous Tour de France victories Sponsored

Thanks to a ferocious attacking display from Richard Carapaz in the Alps, EF Education-EasyPost once again struck gold at cycling’s biggest race. We caught up with EF CEO Jonathan Vaughters about how his team continue to punch above their weight in an era of “human F1 racing”

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 18:19
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What happens when a rider crashes at the Tour de France?

From medical checks and bike changes to concussion protocols and time limits, this is how riders get back into the race, or why they are forced to stop

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 15:25
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Phone calls, barbecues, and bingeing Gossip Girl: What do Tour de France teams get up to on rest days? Sponsored

We headed to Tudor Pro Cycling’s hotel during the Tour’s second and final rest day in the Alps to find out…

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 09:49
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Modern machinery for modern gravel: How I took second place at the Welsh Gravel Championships Sponsored

63km, 1,800m of climbing and a mix of fast gravel tracks and technical singletrack - a look at my second-place finish at the Welsh Gravel Championships

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 16:59
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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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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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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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