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Chaos follows the Tour: Protests, arrests, and apathy as anti-Israel activist – briefly – disrupts the Tour de France’s shiny façade

For a few moments, a pro-Palestine protester dominated the narrative at the world’s biggest bike race. But it doesn’t take long for the Tour to move on

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 18:51
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Is there any difference between the bikes of the Tour de France peloton and the bikes you can buy? We check in with Orbea to make some comparisons

We speak to Orbea’s Joseba Arizaga about the similarities and differences between the bikes the public can buy, and the bikes ridden by the pros at the Tour de France. There may be far fewer differences than you think

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 12:17
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First ride: Q.ik Barcino and Genava carbon electric folding bikes

A look at two of Spanish folding specialist Q.ik's higher end models

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 09:20
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Looking for a go-faster wheel upgrade? Here’s what the pros are riding at the 2025 Tour de France

Find out what the teams are using at the world's biggest bike race – from Campagnolo, Roval, Zipp, Enve, DT Swiss, Cadex, Vision & more

Sun, Jul 13, 2025 11:00
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New bikes, components and kit making debut Tour de France appearances in 2025 — extra gears, new tech and all the latest equipment to look out for

From aero bikes to next-gen wheels and cutting-edge equipment, here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France

Sat, Jul 12, 2025 11:00
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“When I quit, I was done with all the pressure and suffering. But I like cycling again”: Anna van der Breggen on her comeback and “feeling stupid” in the peloton + Pink jersey Anna Henderson, Pfeiffer Georgi, and Mia Griffin talk Giro d’Italia debuts

Forget the Tour de France Hommes, this week’s special edition of the road.cc Podcast is all about northern Italy and the Giro d’Italia Women… and casoncelli, cat selfies, and prima donna mascots

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 20:42
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Suspension, aero frames, MTB tyres… not for me on my gravel bike, thanks.

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 15:27
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Retro vibes meet modern refinement: Doddy talks us through his YT Industries/Manitou mashup

Is this the perfect combination of retro styling with modern day tech? MTB legend Andrew Dodd talks us through his set-up

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 17:10
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The best Amazon Prime Day deals for mountain bike and gravel riders: Muc-Off dry lube for just £6.84, 28% off the Garmin fēnix 7 PRO, 25% off Wahoo TICKR HRM + more

From Garmin watches to Park Tool stands, we've trawled through Amazon so you don't have to

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 17:00
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Will this time trial bike help Pogacar win another Tour de France?

Check out the Colnago TT1 that the defending Tour de France champ is riding, complete with a 62-tooth chainring

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 07:00
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Could this novel take on the bike seat really improve your cycling comfort? A first ride (and a pressure mapping test) on the bizarre-looking Mornera ONE

Liam takes an eccentric-looking saddle for a spin

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 16:32
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Will 750W peak power be the new legal e-bike motor standard? What would that mean in practice?

Moves are afoot for new EU laws on e-bike power standards

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 11:02
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Are the lines between road and gravel racing blurring? – Tom Pidcock to race Gravel Worlds

Gravel, dirt, and tar, racing mix seems to be the racing cocktail of choice for a growing number or pro racers. Could it lead to Britain crowning its first UCI Gravel World Champion this year?

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 14:00
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A closer look at Greg van Avermaet’s golden Olympic-winning BMC bike from 2016

We take a look at the prize for winning the 2016 Olympics (not the medal, but the very golden bike that the Belgian received for his efforts)

Sun, Jul 06, 2025 20:45
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Get yourself a half-price Tour de France bike*

If you want a bike with Tour de France pedigree without stumping up north of 10 grand, check out these less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models

Sun, Jul 06, 2025 08:00
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New Merida Reacto aero bike pops up at the Tour de France

Featuring a deeper set of tube profiles, the bike looks close to being market-ready

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 13:54
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Mega Tour de France tech gallery — absolute aero, TT tricks and weightweenie magic collide at the world’s biggest bike race

Featuring strawberries, no cream, a hulk, zip ties, 3D printed hangers and spare wheels for your car.

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 20:55
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If the world’s leaders got together on tandem mountain bikes for the weekend, I’m convinced it would be a far better place

Most of us don’t question our love of riding bikes, let alone why others do. Yet, there are so many different reasons why – do they all have the same affiliation and meaning? Steve tell us what riding means to him

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 14:46
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road.cc Dealclincher takeover: over £2,000 off Argon 18 all-road bike, amazing deals on MAAP and Lusso clothing, Goodyear tyres for £32.95 + loads more

With many brands running mid-season sales, we've rounded up some of the best savings on clothing, bikes, components, and more

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 12:03
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Could the 2025 Tour de France be the greatest bike race ever? road.cc’s panel predicts who’s going to win cycling’s biggest race

Who'll be wearing yellow on the Champs-Élysées? We've dug out the road.cc crystal ball to (attempt to) find out...

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 12:03
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Impressive integration and bucking the trend towards shorter cranks: Julian Alaphilippe’s 2025 Tour de France BMC Teammachine SLR 01

The two-time world champ has a new team and a new bike for 2025. Here are all the juicy technical details that make up Julian Alaphilippe's BMC Teammachine SLR 01

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 11:59
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Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen’s 2025 Tour de France Canyon Aeroad CRFs

A brace of Canyon Aeroad CFRs for Alpecin’s assault on the Tour de France’s sprint stages

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 19:34
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Cervelo’s new unreleased R5 climber’s bike breaks cover ahead of the Tour de France, and it’s a purpose-built weight weenie

This build - belonging to Visma–Lease a Bike rider Matteo Jorgenson and coming in at 6.8kg on the nose - is ready for the race's mountainous second half, with super skinny tube profiles and lightweight components throughout

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 16:33
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The last ‘fast’ Tour de France? Why the UCI’s attempt to slow the pro peloton is unlikely to work

Our in-house experts share their opinions on the UCI's proposed regulation changes

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 15:00
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Is Tadej Pogačar vs Jonas Vingegaard the greatest Tour de France rivalry ever? Bumper TDF preview + Chris Boardman on e-bikes, road safety and Reform UK making cyclists “nervous”

Is there some kind of bike race coming up soon? We dissect this year's men's tour and ponder whether Pog vs Vingegaard is the rivalry to end all cycling rivalries, and you can also listen to the full version of our latest big Chris Boardman interview

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 13:11
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