Tour de France Tech

Hooked vs hookless wheels at the Tour de France — which rims are the pro peloton hooked on in 2026?

Despite promises of lower weight, easier manufacturing and potential performance gains, hookless rims remain a minority choice at the 2026 Tour de France as brands, teams and riders grapple with compatibility concerns and the ongoing debate over safety

Wed, Jul 08, 2026 09:00
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How much does a Tour de France bike cost?

If you fancy one of the bikes ridden by Tour de France favourite Tadej Pogacar, how much would one set you back? We look at the options

Tue, Jul 07, 2026 09:00
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12 cycling trends NOT to copy from the Tour de France pros — do we really need slammed stems, ceramic bearings and integrated everything?

Some things are best left to the professionals... there are plenty of things pro cyclists do that are worth taking inspiration from, but in this article we're focusing on what NOT to copy off the pros

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 11:12
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Tour de France pro bikes you can buy yourself — from Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Giant, Pinarello, Colnago…

Check out team edition models that are available to buy (if you have a lot of money), including Specialized's new Tarmac SL9 and plenty more luxury rides

Fri, Jul 03, 2026 09:00
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A wave of new bikes, wheels and kit making Tour de France debuts in 2026

It’s new bikes galore in 2026, from the likes of Specialized, Bianchi and Cube, alongside plenty of go-faster tech. Here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France

Thu, Jul 02, 2026 13:05
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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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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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