Road Cycling
Paul Seixas carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders, but what makes the 19-year-old cyclist so good?
Paul Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years. His meteoric rise is a continuation of modern cycling’s obsession with youth
Is doping a problem at the Tour de France?
There have been no major scandals since the Armstrong era and anti-doping measures have been toughened up, but the issue hasn't disappeared
Tom Pidcock used $1,000 cooling gloves for Tour de France time trial
The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider's cooling tactic is a high-tech version of his former team's plastic tubs
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6 free pro mechanic tips to make your bike last longer
Top tips to help you get the most out of your kit for as long as possible and save some money along the way
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
Garmin challenges Whoop with subscription-free Cirqa Smart Band
The Cirqa's screen-less design may not command attention, but the data should
Rider of the Year is back for 2026 – submit your nominations now
We want to hear your suggestions for our Rider of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards
"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
