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As seen in the Tour de France affordable pro race bikes June 2026

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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The Argon 18 Anti Matter – the ultimate gravel race weapon

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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2025 XDS X-Lab AD9

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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2026 la thuile enduro whoop uci (2)

Some say that enduro might be dying, but La Thuile’s night stage shows that it’s still very much alive

Although teams are dipping out of the sport, the swathes of spectators at La Thuile's night stage proves there's still a thirst for enduro

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 14:15
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Cycling Colorado, USA. Bob Roll

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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2024 alan hatherly 1

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 June 2026

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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2026 Cofidis team edition Look 795 Blade RS 3

Look unveils all new 795 BladeRS 3 aero road bike, with 350 different fit options and “15 watts” of real-world aero savings

Look's updated flagship aero bike boasts more customisable fit options than ever before, and it’s been optimised to deliver aero gains regardless of the rider

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 14:00
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Shimano CUES U4030

You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes

With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it's finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano's entry-level road groupsets? As we've come to expect from Shimano recently, that's not exactly clear

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:53
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2012 SOMEC Falkon

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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