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Phone calls, barbecues, and bingeing Gossip Girl: What do Tour de France teams get up to on rest days? Sponsored

We headed to Tudor Pro Cycling’s hotel during the Tour’s second and final rest day in the Alps to find out…

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 09:49

Bizarre-looking barefoot bike pedals are “the world’s best”, claim creators (and cost £248) — plus record-breaking kit from Kostüme, a ‘dual can holder’ for bikes + more

Ever wondered why no one had invented something that would allow you to carry two cans of cola while cycling? Neither had we, but now you can while "unleashing you bare strength on the bike" thanks to your new Toe Go barefoot pedals

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 12:00

Schwalbe Thunder Burt Super Ground TLE

Cross-country race classic finds a well-deserved second life as a modern dry gravel tyre

£69.00

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 11:00

Schwalbe Romy Trail Pro Soft Radial Folding TLR

Good general trail traction, but the casing lacks support and it gets out of its depth on tricker descents

£78.00

Mon, Jul 06, 2026 11:00

e-MTBs needn’t cost the earth: Merida’s latest budget-friendly e-mountain bike, Rimpact’s TMD V2, Renthal’s fresh stem and new rubber from Continental and Schwalbe

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10:00

Ranking the best gravel tyres in 2026: how wide should you go, and are mountain bike tyres actually better for gravel?

Liam tries to sort the wheat from the chaff in the world of gravel tyres

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:47

“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 12:33

“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

Tue, Jan 20, 2026 10:50

More suspension-laden gravel bikes, more 32in wheels and plenty of pro bikes: The best MTB and gravel tech from Velofollies 2026

Belgium's biggest annual bike show rolled around once again, and here are the most exciting things we spotted

Mon, Jan 19, 2026 15:03

The Whyte Verro, Hunt’s Proven Race wheels and Schwalbe’s Rick XC: Matt Page’s tech highlights of 2025

Our gravel and cross-country dynamo unveils his favourite gear of 2025

Sat, Dec 27, 2025 10:00