Tour de France 2025

What riding two Grand Tour stages taught me about pro peloton tech trends

Aero bikes, 1x setups, wider tyres and 3D printed saddles. Find out which kit choices matter most

Fri, Aug 01, 2025 10:25
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Pogacar vs Vingegaard — 2025 Tour de France Bikes Head 2 Head

Both riders have two highly specified bikes for this year's race.

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 15:00
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Tadej Pogačar riding special edition Colnago Y1Rs as Tour de France hits Mont Ventoux: paper-thin finish, sprint shifters and weight-saving accessories complete unique build

After destroying the field aboard a hill climb version of his favoured aero bike on stage 13, the race leader deploys another modified version of the Colnago Y1RS built to tackle a long, varied stage with a fearsome Ventoux finish

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 11:25
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Two eras, one climb: Pogacar’s Colnago vs Armstrong’s Trek on Mont Ventoux

As Tadej Pogacar could take a big step towards ensuring a fourth Tour de France title on Mont Ventoux, we look back at Lance Armstrong’s 2000 climb on the same mountain. The tech has changed dramatically

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 11:00
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Riding the Tour de France’s first-ever stage in the Pyrenees

200 miles and 6,000m of climbing; as the Tour de France tackles the legendary climbs of Tourmalet, Aspin and Peyresourde, let’s look back at the time our man Mat rode with Rapha on a re-creation of the race’s first foray into the high mountains

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 08:00
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Tour de France mountain time trials: a technical headache

We look at Stage 13's crucial mountain time trial and what it means for bike setup

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 18:00
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Want some pro race wheels without the price tag? Here’s the smart way to buy Tour de France-inspired wheels for less

Fancy a bit of what the pros are riding at the Tour without breaking the bank? Here are some more affordable race wheel alternatives from the likes of Shimano, Roval, Zipp, Enve + more

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 13:11
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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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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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