Race

Bike at Bedtime: Elisa Balsamo’s World Championship Cannondale SuperSix Evo

Italian rider gets a cool new paint job although you might be surprised at the groupset she’s using

Tue, Oct 05, 2021 20:45
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Joss Lowden’s Hour Record-breaking Argon 18 bike and Le Col kit

She's done it! And a serious amount of attention was paid to Lowden's setup to ensure she smashed the record. Get the tech details here...

Thu, Sep 30, 2021 19:19
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Data reveals huge strain of Lachlan Morton’s solo Alt Tour vs. EF-Education Nippo’s Tour de France efforts

Completing the full Tour de France course solo and self-supported, the EF-Education Nippo pro hit a rare 20.8 out of 21 on Whoop's strain scale during day 17

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 13:41
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Check out the Strava KOMs that pros have swept up this Tour de France

Take a look at the incredible stats for big climbs like Ventoux, Portet, and Luz Ardiden, plus links to pro riders you can follow on Strava

Fri, Jul 16, 2021 11:00
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What does a rider eat to get through a stage of the Tour de France?

We spoke to Ineos Grenadiers’ Performance Nutritionist James Moran to find out how the team fuels a tough day in the mountains

Wed, Jul 14, 2021 15:00
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Tour de France Bike at Bedtime: check out Mark Cavendish’s 2012 Team Sky Pinarello Dogma 60.5

Cast your mind back to a simpler time of exposed cable housing and 10-speed groupsets

Tue, Jun 29, 2021 20:45
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What’s going on at the Tour De France? The races within the race explained

Want to watch the Tour de France like a pro? Here are the tactics that you'll see, what the jerseys mean and specific things to look out for during each stage

Tue, Jun 29, 2021 11:33
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Check out the bikes ridden to every 2021 Tour de France stage win

Here are all the bikes that have crossed the line first...

Mon, Jun 28, 2021 16:05
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Get to grips with the new UCI rules: changes to look out for in this year’s Tour de France

Want to watch the Tour de France like an expert? Here are some of the new rules to look out for in 2021

Wed, Jun 23, 2021 10:32
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Tour de France 2021 stage-by-stage preview

From Brest to Paris, we take a detailed look at what the 108th edition of cycling's biggest race has in store

Mon, Jun 21, 2021 09:55
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Bike at bedtime: Jasper Stuyven’s Milan-San Remo-winning Trek Madone

Let’s take a look at the Madone Stuyven snatched a victory for in a daring attack last weekend in Italy…

Sun, Mar 28, 2021 20:30
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10 things you (mostly) only see on pro race bikes

A pro race bike might look the same as the one you can buy in the shops, but there are some subtle (and not so subtle) differences that mark them out

Tue, Mar 02, 2021 11:08
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Good year, bad year: cycling’s winners and losers in 2020

We have a look back at what's been hot and what has not, from across this unforgettable year

Tue, Dec 29, 2020 15:00
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Are you a Zwift addict? The gamification of indoor cycling platforms

Gamified features exist in virtual cycling platforms to motivate you to train - but could this actually lead to overtraining, or even an exercise addiction? We ask the experts

Thu, Nov 26, 2020 14:35
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How to make the most of riding solo: get maximum benefits from training alone

It's all too easy to pick up bad habits when you're riding alone on the open road… smash it solo and stay safe with these ideas to maximise miles on rides for one

Mon, Nov 23, 2020 14:50
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The bikes ridden to every stage win of the 2020 Tour de France

Check out all of the bikes that have crossed the line first

Mon, Sep 21, 2020 10:36
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Why does having a strong team on a Tour de France mountain stage matter – what do team mates do and what if a rider doesn’t have any

What do team mates actually do on a mountain stage? Here’s how they help their leader

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 10:57
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The inner workings of a Tour de France sprint lead-out – how the fastest get to the finish line first

The finale of a sprint stage can look chaotic, but every rider that you see at the front has a very specific job to do.

Tue, Sep 15, 2020 11:25
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Tour de France Bike at Bedtime: Astana–Premier Tech’s Wilier Zero SLR

Take a look at the lightweight road bike that is being ridden on the hilly and mountainous stages

Fri, Sep 11, 2020 20:45
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Tour de France Bike at Bedtime: Elia Viviani’s 2014 Cannondale SuperSix Evo

The classic lightweight bike was still being raced with mechanical shifting six years ago

Tue, Sep 08, 2020 20:45
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Bike at Bedtime: Simon Yates’ 2019 Scott Addict RC

Check out the bike that the Briton rode to two stage victories last year

Sat, Sep 05, 2020 20:45
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Tour de France Tech 2021: 10 of the fastest aero road bikes

Check out the bikes built for all-out speed

Thu, Sep 03, 2020 11:30
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Tour de France 2020 stage-by-stage preview

Everything you need to know about what could be one of the most unpredictable editions in years

Tue, Aug 18, 2020 15:30
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Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the story of La Vie Claire’s classic jersey, voted the greatest of all time

The much-celebrated La Vie Claire jersey nearly didn't happen - here's the history behind the classic maillot you crowned the greatest of all time...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:33
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How to get into time trialling: simple tips for racing the clock

Time trialling is the purest and simplest form of bike racing. Riders set off at minute intervals and the fastest is the winner. Here's how to get started.

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 15:06
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The nine best UK gravel events you could challenge yourself to in 2020

Find one to challenge yourself to this year

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 10:00
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How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training

Taking on a dirty drop bar challenge? You need to read this

Sun, Jan 05, 2020 14:00
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10 things in cycling you’d have been thought mad for predicting 10 years ago

From Team Sky dominating the Tour de France with British riders to Lance Armstrong's confession, we look back over the decade

Mon, Dec 23, 2019 18:19
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We send a roadie to pop his mountain biking cherry at an Italian mountain bike stage race. You can probably guess what happened next…

Liam is deflowered at the Rally di Romagna

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 12:33
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Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a tough as nails gravel race in Italy

David went to Italy to ride the Jeroboam, Italy's premier gravel challenge

Mon, Sep 30, 2019 13:32
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