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City of London cracks down on poor e-bike parking, Fox’s e-MTB dropper, free e-bike rides for Mancs + more

Check out all this week's latest e-bike goodies, including Fox's e-bike specific seatpost, free rides for Mancunians, an inspiring journeys + more

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 11:56
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Why Alpe d’Huez is the Tour de France’s most iconic climb – maybe – even if it isn’t the best

Stages of the 2026 Tour de France finish on Alpe d’Huez twice in two days, underlining the mountain's important place in cycling folklore, but what makes this famous climb so special when there are bigger, tougher and more beautiful roads in the Alps?

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:00
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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
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Is it time to reduce the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit? We weigh up the pros and cons

Professional race bikes have been stuck with a 6.8kg minimum weight limit since 2000, despite huge advances in carbon tech. With manufacturers now producing safe sub-6kg race bikes, is it finally time for the UCI to ditch one of cycling's most outdated rules?

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 09:00
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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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Modern machinery for modern gravel: How I took second place at the Welsh Gravel Championships Sponsored

63km, 1,800m of climbing and a mix of fast gravel tracks and technical singletrack - a look at my second-place finish at the Welsh Gravel Championships

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 16:59
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The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros — wide tyres, short saddles and tubeless are in, narrow cassettes are out

While it's not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 09:00
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One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45
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“I did a lot of volume, but I also did the right amount of intensity”: A conversation with John Tomac, the first rock star of mountain biking

John Tomac is one of the top mountain bike racers of all time, plus one of the sport’s greatest and most recognisable icons. We catch up with John to find out what underpinned his brilliance on the bike

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 09:00
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Tadej Pogačar’s so fast that even Colnago is battling to keep up with him Sponsored

Aero bikes, aero bikes everywhere… This year’s scorchingly fast Tour de France is shaping up to be one of the quickest ever. But are bike brands struggling to keep pace with modern cycling’s rapid racing revolution? We talked to Colnago’s lead engineer about how the peloton’s current crop is pushing their equipment to the limit

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 18:21
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Merseyrail to ban all non-folding e-bikes citing safety risks — plus NJ e-bike licensing continues to confound, Lime gets dumped down under + more

This week: rail operator bans non-folding e-bikes, Lime contract ended in Melbourne, a knock-on effect of NJ bike licensing, plus Segway update unlocks auto shifting

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 11:32
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Dealclincher, Tour de France special: Huge 76% off Spatz sunglasses, Giro Cielo helmet less than half price, Scope carbon wheels heavily discounted + loads more

To help stay cool on hot summer rides or finding those marginal gains, we've rounded up some of the best cycling deals right now, with savings across Giro helmets, Spatz eyewear, Castelli clothing, components and more

Fri, Jul 17, 2026 09:00
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Cycling holidays used to be the domain of the MAMIL… But is that finally changing? Sponsored

Experienced, middle-aged men have long dominated the cycling holiday scene. But one luxury bike tour company is championing inclusivity and witnessing a gender revolution, based on scenic roads, good food, and lots of wine

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 11:26
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Introduce your kids to the wonders of bikepacking with these helpful tips

Bikepacking comes with an awful lot to think about at the best of times, and going with your kids poses even more fresh challenges. Planned properly, though, it can be a totally wholesome experience as Matt Page explains

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 12:51
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Bike computers of the Tour de France: Garmin still dominates as two Chinese rivals emerge

We look at the bike computers being used by all 23 teams, from flagship models to the devices riders choose on race day

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 09:00
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Where have all the exciting bikes gone?

The latest crop of Tour de France race bikes promises marginal gains rather than radical innovation. Is cycling's rulebook holding back bold design?

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 09:00
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Deer Hunter on the turbo, chewing ice in a heatwave and new understandings of migration: How a Lewisham cyclist broke an ultra cycling record and learnt to see the world differently

Mark Kowalski made a deal with his fiancée that he would not take part in the legendary Transcontinental ultra-cycling race this year. So, he decided to ride 2,800km in a week instead

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 17:53
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As seen in the Tour de France — affordable* pro race bikes from Specialized, Canyon, Trek, Pinarello, Cannondale and more

Like the look of the bikes the pros are using, but can't quite justify spending five figures on one? You'll still have to save up, but here are some slightly less spendy versions that are derived from the top-of-the-range models

Mon, Jul 13, 2026 09:00
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Remembering Lance Armstrong’s Trek 5500 from 1999, the first fully carbon fibre bike to win* the Tour de France

* 'Win' comes with a hard asterisk now of course... but we can still look back fondly at the rapidly evolving road bike technology of the time

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 21:45
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Paul Seixas’ unreleased Van Rysel shows just how far Decathlon’s Tour de France bikes have come in 25 years

Decathlon’s WorldTour story stretches back much further than you might realise. We compare Jaan Kirsipuu's early-2000s AG2R race bike with Paul Seixas’ latest machine to chart a quarter of a century of tech progress

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 09:00
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Amazon makes a million e-bike deliveries in Belgium (despite company’s carbon emissions rising by 16%), Portland’s world record ambitions, another e-bike brand goes pop + more

This week: e-commerce giant makes 1 millionth cargo bike delivery in Belgium, Engwe's new e-SUV does it all, Portland aims for world record, plus Scottish e-bike schemes expand

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 11:18
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How do Tour de France riders fuel their race? Top tricks the world’s best cyclists use to battle through thousands of brutal kilometres Sponsored

Sports nutrition has come a long way since the early days of the Tour de France, with teams employing experts to closely monitor their riders' eating and drinking before, during and after their efforts. Here's a detailed look at how they do it

Fri, Jul 10, 2026 09:00
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Why do fans run alongside riders on mountains at the Tour de France?

We decided to get to the bottom of one of the most divisive issues in professional cycling…

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 14:51
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Is Tadej Pogačar being unfairly criticised for simply trying to win the Tour de France?

Tapas, tension, thrillers, tempestuous temperatures, and team time trials… There have been a lot of talking points during the first week of this year’s Tour. And we’ve got them all covered as the road.cc Podcast hits the roads of France (and a bit of Spain)

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 09:18
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