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10 ways to make the Tour de France even better — no weight limits, eliminations stages, tandems + more

From dumping that pesky 6.8kg rule to time-handicapped starts and everything in between, here's our (unrealistic) plan to make cycling's biggest race even more of a spectacle

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 14:41

2023 Tour de France bikes and equipment – 1

2023 Tour de France bikes — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year

Take a look at the bikes being ridden in the world's most prestigious bike race, including the secret models that haven't been launched yet

Wed, Jun 28, 2023 11:00

CIC-Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées (GCN+)

“Cycling is wonderful, but it is a very fragile sport”: Controversial organiser says the Tour des Pyrénées “is over”, after stage race marred by safety “chaos”

Pascal Baudron also apologised for calling the women’s peloton “spoiled children” for refusing to ride last weekend’s final stage

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 19:01

Traffic in stage 1 Tour Féminin des Pyrénées (Eurosport)

Tour Féminin des Pyrénées stopped amidst rider safety issues

After riders' protest against oncoming traffic and parked cars, the UCI has scrapped the final stage of the three-day women's stage race

Sun, Jun 11, 2023 10:10

UCI Cycling World Championships could be disrupted by council strikes, union warns

Pay talks with council leaders have broken down, Unite calling on the Scottish government to intervene to avoid a ballot for strike action.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 09:17

Bike check: Connor Swift’s gravel race-winning Pinarello Grevil F

The Ineos Grenadiers rider secured an impressive solo victory at his first ever gravel race

Mon, May 22, 2023 14:06

UCI “condemns” Giro d’Italia teams using helicopters to shorten post-stage travel

Soudal Quick-Step and Remco Evenepoel were pictured jumping into a helicopter for a quick getaway, the UCI saying "it goes against the principles of fair play [...] and carbon footprint reduction"

Sat, May 13, 2023 09:47

Women’s cycling team sacks former pro and director who urged riders to “take a knee” in protest against trans cyclists

Cynisca Cycling says Tour de France podium finisher Inga Thompson’s “methods and personal attacks are inconsistent” with the team’s mission to “advance opportunities for women”

Thu, May 11, 2023 15:46

Lightest road bikes 2026 — fantastically featherweight rides that barely tip the road.cc Scales of Truth

Check out the best featherweight road bikes we’ve reviewed at road.cc – the models that prove low weight and real-world performance can go hand in hand

Tue, May 09, 2023 15:30

2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips (image credit: Tour of the Gila)

UCI to make “eventual decision” on transgender policy in August and will “take into account all elements” of heated debate

Cycling’s world governing body previously said its transgender policy was “based on the latest scientific knowledge”, but has agreed to debate it and make a final decision in August following Austin Killips’ win

Fri, May 05, 2023 10:12