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Review | Ribble's Ultra-Road 105 Di2 Aero is one of the best endurance bikes you can buy – and the price is a bonus
The new Ultra-Road is a fast and forgiving endurance classic that rivals the best in the genre
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The Cirqa's screen-less design may not command attention, but the data should
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"We should be testing at all times" – Tour de France's nighttime doping tests reveal a tension at the heart of professional sport
Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar's doping control tests have sparked fierce debate. An anti-doping expert tells BikeRadar that it underlines the conflict between keeping sport clean and protecting athletes
Could following cars decide today's Tour de France time trial?
Study shows vehicle size and distance can make seconds’ difference to times
The 7 hottest time trial bikes at the 2026 Tour de France ahead of stage 16
All the tech details for seven top TT bikes ahead of the stage 16 individual time trial
What are the start times for the Tour de France stage 16 time trial?
The 2026 Tour de France's only individual time trial will be an opportunity for the riders to regain time lost in the Vosges, with the action starting from midday UK time
Weird graphics aren’t dead – Iron Man HJC helmet debuts at Tour de France stage 16 time trial
HJC gets to work on its time trial helmet with a comic-themed design
John Whitney | Pogacar's dominance at the Tour de France reveals cycling's two true loves: uncertainty and the underdog
The cameras are again trained on one man at this year's Tour de France – and the spectacle is suffering for it
An incredibly low heart rate and an unbelievable engine: the physiology of a Tour de France cyclist in numbers
We take a look at what it takes to survive one of the world’s hardest sporting events in seven numbers
Tour de France Q&A | How much money does Pogačar earn, and how does that compare to other sports’ top stars?
Cycling's highest earner still trails in the wake of other elite athletes
Rapha’s summer sale has savings of up to 50% on cycling clothes and accessories
We've picked out some of the best deals from the British brand's sale
'Teams that build AI programmes will win races' – how artificial intelligence is changing the Tour de France and pro cycling
Advanced analytics are helping Tour de France teams move beyond traditional coaching methods, using performance data, environmental factors and recovery metrics to build a more complete picture of rider fitness and unlock marginal gains.
The 10 greatest Tour de France riders of all time, ranked
Sorting athletes in any field can cause endless debate, but Timothy John argues his top ten Tour riders in reverse order
The cost of bicycles is extortionate, so I demand more choice
If Warren's spending five figures on a bicycle, then customisation should be at the heart of the sale
Tour de France Q&A | No more steaks! What do Tour de France riders eat for breakfast?
Eddy Merckx ate ham, cheese and steak for breakfast. But today’s pro cyclists have a far more considered morning meal that's guided by science than superstition
The bike no Tour de France pro wants to ride: Shimano's neutral service bike has a ten-year-old frame and a dropper post
All the details of the blue bikes carried on Shimano cars at the Tour de France
This brake-bedding machine only does one job – but it's made my life so much easier
Sinter Brakes’ Smart Bedding Machine uses motors, sensors and a computer to take the effort and guesswork out of bedding in brakes
Smoking riders, punches in the peloton and death-defying crashes: 24 remarkable images from the Tour de France
The unconverted say the Tour de France is a snooze-fest, but these images from the history of the race tell a different story
578 hours of riding and... 30 hot tubs sessions – how Tadej Pogačar prepared for his domination of the Tour de France
Data from wearable tech reveals some surprising training insights
“I’m now 10g lighter” – Chris Harper loses part of his thumb and abandons Tour de France
The Australian crashed on stage 10 and had to undergo surgery before he withdrew from the race
What happens when you wear the Tour de France's yellow jersey? The perks, pressure and all-time record
The yellow jersey is an icon of sport, not just cycling
Review | Van Rysel's EDR Ultra bib shorts offer lots of carrying capacity for long road rides but they're not ideal for gravel
Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel
Today's Tour de France stage 11 was the fastest in the race’s history
Uno-X Mobility’s Søren Wærenskjold averaged 50.9kph over the 161.3km stage from Vichy to Nevers
