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Giro d’Italia Women 2026 – Tappa 4

Fake bra size aero gains row prompts UCI to carry out extra clothing checks before Tour de France Femmes time trial

The governing body warned teams that “particular attention” will be paid to clothing items that “could modify riders’ morphology” after complaints were made about the use of extra bra padding to improve aerodynamics

Tue, Aug 04, 2026 09:48
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2026 July 25 Tech of the Week

What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou

From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here's all this week’s cycling tech

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 12:00
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Aero through the ages at the Tour de France July 2026

Aero through the ages at the Tour de France: Why cheating the wind is now more important than ever at the world’s biggest bike race

How much difference have aerodynamics made to the evolution of the racing bike in the Tour de France peloton? Rather a lot, as you'll find out by reading on...

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 17:03
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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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