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“I don’t really understand cycling anymore”: Geraint Thomas confused by UAE’s Tour de France tactics, but claims Tadej Pogačar “couldn’t care less” about dominance criticism

As one of the stars of the all-conquering Team Sky in the 2010s, Geraint Thomas knows a thing or two about what it feels like to dominate professional cycling. And get widely criticised for it, too.But the 2018 Tour winner, now the director of racing at Netcompany Ineos, reckons the sport’s current dominant force, Tadej … Read more

Do gravel bikes really benefit from suspension and dropper posts?

Although gravel is getting very racy thanks to the UCI finally recognising the sport and holding the Gravel World Series, the genre is still drawing from its mountain bike side. Suspension forks and dropper posts are finding their way onto OEM gravel builds, but for a genre with such deep roadie roots, do these bouncy … Read more

Castelli Espresso 2 Jersey

The Castelli Espresso 2 takes what was already one of my favourite all-day summer jerseys and makes a few subtle but worthwhile improvements. Refinements include a slightly closer fit and better-supported rear pockets.MaterialsCastelli’s Air_O Stretch fabric has plenty of give, striking a nice balance between comfort, breathability and a close performance fit. I’ve used it … Read more

How much does a Tour de France bike cost?

Fancy a Tour de France bike for yourself? Well, you can have one. UCI rules say that everything used in top-level racing must be available to the consumer, or soon become available, so you can certainly lay your hands on anything you fancy – as long as you’re prepared to stump up enough cash.Ah yeah, … Read more

“It was a war zone”: Tom Pidcock shocked by ‘hardest ever’ Tour de France heat – but rival sports director says “that’s cycling, you can’t complain about that s***”

It was a case of out of the frying pan and into the (literal) fire for the Tour de France peloton on Monday, as the riders traded the sticky heat of Barcelona for even more scorching temperatures in the Eastern Pyrenees.Tadej Pogačar’s first stage win of the 2026 Tour, a blistering sprint fit for the … Read more

Castelli’s new prototype crash protection system weighs the same as two energy gels, and could soon be used on the WorldTour

Castelli has collaborated with WorldTour team Soudal Quick-Step and Italian start-up Ragaz to develop a 70g prototype airbag crash protection system, which will be tested by the team in training and competition. Designed as a spinal protector for both elite and recreational riders, the system aims to deliver “elite-level safety” without sacrificing performance. 2026 Castelli … Read more

Thule Paramount Commuter Rucksack 27L

The Thule Paramount Commuter Rucksack 27L is an excellent commuter backpack that is great on and off the bike. It has all the features and pockets you might want, and is comfortable to wear. The heavy-duty fabrics and construction suggest excellent durability, albeit at the cost of some weight. It’s not the cheapest option out … Read more