Road Cycling
Cyclist disqualified for using video-recording sunglasses calls out Tour de France hypocrisy
The UCI disqualified Willie Smit from the Tour of Magnificent Qignhai, but he highlighted the governing body's double standard
How much have Tour de France bikes changed in 123 years?
From frames to wheels, tyres and finishing kit, here's how the Tour de France bike has evolved since the inaugural edition
Tour de France Q&A | What does a Tour de France rider do if they need to poo?
Plus 3 mid-race incidents these riders would rather forget
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Tour de France cyclists sleep outside after being given “questionable” hotel room
Poor sleeping arrangements prompted Tobias Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen to sleep outside, and they weren't alone
Stan Portus | Netcompany-Ineos provoked disgust, but we can now call them trendsetters
The team's shorts were called "horrid" and a "monstrosity", but switching black for white has caught on at the Tour de France
“Focused on the raw, emotional reality of cycling”: Lapierre launches limited-edition Xelius DRS frameset to celebrate its 80th year
Unique colourway for its flagship road bike launched by the French brand on Bastille Day
Review | Forget the S5 and R5, the new Soloist is the Cervélo race bike I'd buy
The revamped Soloist is lighter and faster than ever – and it's priced far more keenly than its pro-tour proven stablemates
New Cervélo Soloist closes the aero gap on the S5 but retains its more affordable price tag
The 2026 Soloist weighs in at 6.85kg and boasts improved aerodynamics
The most influential Tour de France tech, ranked
We rate the innovations that have made it from the pro peloton to everyday riders
Jasper Philipsen teases new Shimano S-Phyre shoes at Tour de France
Alpecin-Premier Tech rider appears to have a set of unreleased shoes with minor tweaks over the S-Phyre RC903 released in 2022
Eight fans injured at the Tour de France by car crash in finish straight
Authorities open investigation after incident on stage 9 from Malemort to Ussel
"It’s becoming hotter and hotter every year": how the Tour de France is battling extreme heat
With temperatures across Spain and southern France nudging 40ºC, the Tour and riders are taking exceptional measures
Tadej Pogačar calls for radical overhaul of cycling calendar after Tour de France stage shortened due to heatwave
The defending champion said if he had the power there would be no racing in July and August, after Mathieu van der Poel won stage 9 in the gruelling heat
Tour de France Q&A | How dangerous is the Tour de France?
Roughly a fifth of pro riders experience a bone fracture as a result of a crash, and cycling's governing body wants to make racing safer
Review | Sportful's Supergiara 2 cargo bib shorts are tuned for off-road use, but pricey
Sportful’s gravel cargo bib shorts are compressive with a good seat pad and abrasion resistant outer legs
Tour de France Q&A | Why do Tour de France cyclists ride together in a group? The peloton explained
The peloton provides easier riding for Tour de France contenders than going it alone
Forget VO2 max – a Tour de France cyclist's defining quality is their frightening capacity to suffer
Elite and amateur athletes might compete on different spheres, but they’re linked by an ability to 'suffer'. What exactly is it? And how can you learn to go to a deeper, faster place?
Tour de France Q&A | Why do Tour de France riders drink so much coffee?
Tour caffeine consumption explained
Warren Rossiter | The Tour de France has lost some of its magic – and that could spell trouble for cycling’s future
Warren worries that, as a sport and an industry, we are pricing out a lot of potential lifetime cyclists
Tour de France stage 7: Tim Merlier sprints to victory in Bordeaux
Soudal Quick–Step rider adds to his impressive stats in stage races and Grand Tours
"Chasing a goal is about what you’re willing to sacrifice" – Sarah Ruggins reveals how she went from novice to European end-to-end record breaker in three years
The Britain-based Canadian added the 6,000km record to her 2025 LEJOGLE benchmark
Tour de France Q&A | Why don't Tour de France riders fix their own punctures? Team cars, bike swaps and neutral service explained
Tour de France cyclists used to carry inner tubes and the tools to fix their own flats, but the modern racers have mechanics on hand to help
5 new bikes at the 2026 Tour de France weighed and measured
Weights, dimensions and spec details for five pro bikes at the Tour
New Pinarello Dogma X is the "ultimate" endurance bike with an outstanding price tag
The Dogma X is engineered and built to the same standards as the pro tour Dogma F, but prices start at £12,500
