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Pascal Eenkhoorn starting Tour de France 2025 stage 5

Could this year’s Tour de France time trial be decided by the size of the team car? Expert proposes a “maximum CdA value for team cars” and extended following distances after research finds larger vehicles offer aero advantage

A study has found that the size and shape of team cars can affect time trial aerodynamics, prompting calls for the UCI to rethink its rules

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 00:01
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2026 canyon lux era hero 2

Canyon offers a glimpse into the cross-country future with its 32″, Biplane-barred, upside down-forked Luxe Era concept

Canyon's concept cross-country bike aims to solve modern problems with 32-inch wheels, a fancy handlebar and an upside down fork

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 15:00
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2026 Roval Terra Aero CLX rear wheel action

“The fastest gravel wheel family ever built”: Roval launches Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III, claiming aero gains and sub-1,100g weight

Specialized-owned brand says Terra Aero CLX is its fastest gravel wheelset ever, while Terra CLX is its lightest and most compliant gravel option yet

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 16:00
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2025 Wilier Filante SLR ID2 action

Wilier ups the aero with Filante SLR ID2: “It’s a new benchmark”

Italian brand says updated model has a far lower drag than its predecessor thanks to tweaks all round, including a new bottle and mount system that “functions as a veritable spoiler”

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 09:00
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Commuters

Bicycle confirmed as most efficient mode of travel, 52 years after study first showed the benefits

Scientific American updated their famous graph and found the bike rider remains a "hyperefficient terrestrial locomotor" compared to other species and modes

Sat, Oct 18, 2025 14:37
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AeroCoach Thunderbolt and AEOX Orbit wheels

AeroCoach spent 20 months perfecting its new Thunderbolt and Bolt Trispoke aero wheels

Optimised to use modern wider tyres, it's safe to assume these new wheels will be lightning fast when paired with a suitable rider

Tue, Sep 16, 2025 15:25
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2025 Aerodynamic drag in small cyclist formations- how to best shield the protected rider – five riders

How to hide your mates from the wind: science-backed tactics for reducing drag

Trying to tow a teammate back to the bunch – or just help a mate who’s blown a gasket? A new study shows the best way to minimise one rider’s effort when riding in a small group

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 10:20
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2025 Aeroscale technology sensor 2

Is Aeroscale’s Wasted Watts system – already in use on cycling’s WorldTour – the future of refining your aero position in real time?

Claiming accuracy within +/-0.5 watts on a velodrome and 1–3 watts accuracy outdoors, the commercial version of Aeroscale's technology, called Wasted Watts, is set to launch for the public in November 2025

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 09:00
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Does gravel racing have an aero problem? June 2025 – v2

Does gravel racing have an aero problem? Why some are saying the need for speed is ‘killing’ cycling’s newest discipline

Road-inspired aero bikes, deep profile wheels, skinsuits... we're not talking the pointy end of the Tour de France, this is gravel racing in 2025. Let's examine the current trends dominating the discipline

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 14:13
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2025 Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey – chest logo

Castelli launches “the ultimate equipment to turn your watts into speed”

New Castelli Aero Race 8S jersey and Free Aero bibshorts offer lower drag than anything previously in the range thanks to clever fabric tech, says Italian brand

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 23:01
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