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Patrick Lefevere furious with “unacceptable” Tour de France crash caused by “stupid” barrier-jumping fan that saw Soudal Quick-Step pro break three teeth before race had even begun

Soudal Quick-Step team boss Patrick Lefevere has been typically outspoken about the incident which saw Jan Hirt crash and break three teeth before the Tour de France had even rolled out of Florence for stage one yesterday, the Belgian today saying the “unacceptable” situation was caused by a “stupid” barrier-jumping fan who brought the Czech climber … Read more

Deda’s £800 handlebars, Bravur’s £2,500 Tour de France watch, Argon 18’s new affordable road racer, sustainable tyres, ANOTHER Ltd edition Raleigh Chopper + more

It’s Tour de France time, and that means that cycling is on everyone’s lips, even those who aren’t usually so invested in the sport of road cycling year-round. It also means that brands have been busy revealing all their newest innovations to the market before the global spectacle, and that means we’ve got plenty of new … Read more

Renaissance riders: Italy’s Tour de France winners, from Coppi and Bartali to Pantani and Nibali

France, and its politics, society, and culture, has long been inspired and influenced by its neighbours in Italy. In the 16th century, aided by the conquests of Louis XII and Francis I’s armies into Lombardy, the Renaissance – that great cultural movement towards modernity – took hold in France.Though not entirely supplanting the country’s old … Read more

New bikes galore, RIP rim brakes (almost) and cutting edge kit: all the best tech debuting at the 2024 Tour de France including Trek, Giant, Roval, Hammerhead + more

The Tour de France is, in addition to being the biggest bike race in the world, the best opportunity for the team sponsors to show off their brand new products to millions of viewers watching their favourite riders, teams and equipment being tested to the limit. It’s also the reason we’ve been very busy typing … Read more

SportJock Super Sports Bra

The SportJock Super Sports Bra is ideal for cycling, offering great comfort with a medium amount of support.Over the years I’ve found it tough to find a sports bra that fits my needs and my breasts, while offering the right level of support that I want. I’ve gone through many different brands and struggled to find … Read more

Is the Tour de France set for its most epic battle in years? road.cc’s ‘expert’ panel predicts who’s going to win cycling’s biggest race

In professional cycling, one day can change the narrative of an entire season.In early April, in the midst of the cobbled classics campaign, the Tour de France was still being billed – at least in the eyes of the race’s most optimistic marketers – as the first proper battle, at long last, of grand tour … Read more

Spotted: Decathlon AG2R sprinters riding new Van Rysel aero bike at the Tour de France

Van Rysel has been one of the most talked about cycling brands in 2024, as it’s jumped in at the deep end with the RCR Pro and taken multiple World Tour victories under the AG2R Decathlon team. However, the bike that Sam Bennett has just been spotted riding is not the RCR Pro… could this … Read more

Why Curve might just be the ultimate wearable digital wallet for cyclists

Every cyclist knows the value of cycling light, because nobody really wants to tackle a climb laden down with any unnecessary weight. That said, of course there are the fundamentals we can’t do without: a spare inner tube, a multi-tool, a crisp folded tenner, or a credit card… Actually, with the advent of digital wallets, the idea you have … Read more

Mercian Cycles saved as four local businessmen confirm purchase of iconic bike manufacturer following liquidation

Mercian Cycles has been purchased by four local businessmen, just over a month after the iconic British bike manufacturer entered liquidation, laying off all its staff in the process.Last month, we reported that the legendary Derby-based brand, founded in 1946 and renowned throughout the UK and US for its custom steel frames, had ceased trading, … Read more

“It will destroy our sport”: UCI set to pay whistleblowers for “credible” motor doping information ahead of Tour de France

UCI president David Lappartient has revealed that world cycling’s governing body is planning to pay whistleblowers and informants who come forward with “credible” information related to the suspected use of hidden motors in the peloton, days after the UCI announced that it will pilot the use of a new unspecified “inspection tool” designed to uncover … Read more