The unconverted say the Tour de France is a snooze-fest, but these images from the history of the race tell a different story

The Australian crashed on stage 10 and had to undergo surgery before he withdrew from the race

Sonder's lower-volume models will be retired as Alpkit sharpens its entire range

Van Rysel’s cargo bib shorts are well-suited to endurance road use but less suitable for gravel

Uno-X Mobility’s Søren Wærenskjold averaged 50.9kph over the 161.3km stage from Vichy to Nevers

Think every pro bike weighs 6.8kg? Think again...

The Genesis Croix de Fer is now available with lightweight motor assistance

The Giant Propel has an impressively low weight for an aero bike

The build includes Carbon-Ti chainrings, an aero bottom bracket, custom saddle and special bolts

The coating was intended to stop the roads from melting, but the safety measure backfired with several riders crashing on stage 10

There are many reasons why pro cyclists get the razor out, but ultimately there's only one that matters

The revamped Soloist is lighter and faster than ever – and it's priced far more keenly than its pro-tour proven stablemates

Sportful’s gravel cargo bib shorts are compressive with a good seat pad and abrasion resistant outer legs

SRAM’s most powerful brakes are better than ever

Schwalbe’s radial trail tyre delivers comfort, grip and composure on roots, rocks and natural singletrack, but it's expensive and pressure-sensitive

Titanium gravel bike with 32in wheels lays down the challenge to established brands

Rapha's more affordable cargo bibs are built for distance

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?

Charlie Allenby experiments with an at-home lactate-measuring device to see how it compares with more expensive lab tests

Can you be a good cyclist and a good parent? New parent and cyclist Nick Christian asks those who balance both