Raw carbon frames and weight-weenie hacks: 9 ways Tour de France riders make their bikes lighter
Pro hacks for a lighter bike for the climbs
The 10 most iconic climbs in Tour de France history, ranked
With the 2026 Tour de France reaching its crescendo in the Alps, we reveal the 10 most iconic ascents in the history of the race
The stunning Col de Sarenne is the Tour de France's newest and wildest route to Alpe d'Huez – everything you need to know
The Col de Sarenne's first appearance as a climb in the race has not been without controversy
Warren Rossiter | I’ve worked in cycling for nearly 30 years and I’m done with Tour de France bikes – here’s why
Why do we desire bikes designed for the 0.0015%?
Tadej Pogačar wins on Alpe d’Huez to finally break Marco Pantani's 29-year-old record
Pogačar breaks record that stood for nearly three decades
21 switchbacks and a lightning-fast record: the history of Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France in numbers
It’s one of the icons of the Tour de France and among its toughest climbs, but what’s behind the ski resort’s unique place in the race’s history?
Review | I spent a year riding in the Fox Ranger pants because they're brilliant
Fox's Ranger pants offer some well-considered updates and a cut that works well on the bike
Three’s a charm: riding a trio of Forestry England trail centres in one day
We take on an array of top trails at three Forestry England locations in a single brilliant day
How Alpe d'Huez became the Tour de France's favourite climb
The final battle for this year’s Tour will take place on the slopes of Alpe d’Huez. We look
back at how this relatively recent addition became the race’s most celebrated climb
Tour de France Q&A | Why is there so much fuss about Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France?
The last time the Tour visited the hallowed ground of Alpe d'Huez was 2022 and this year it will return twice – on stages 19 and 20
Watch our Shimano Neutral Service bike check: the 10-year-old bike still being used at the Tour de France
Simon von Bromley explains why no pro wants to ride this bike, until they have to
Pogačar's new lactate super fuel is a "breakthrough" in sports nutrition, but should you believe the hype?
Enervit's new lactate gel mix has been called a 'breakthrough' in sports nutrition, but skepticism remains
New Kali Kru brings ice hockey tech to MTB helmets with its 360-degree titanium chin bar
"Our bikes allow us to ride harder and more aggressively than ever before. Our helmets need to keep up,” says Kali founder.
HJC’s Bellus 2 is a wind-tunnel developed helmet built for real-world riders
The Bellus 2 is designed to provide optimal ventilation at everyday speeds
Editor's Highlights
'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.
Tour de France Q&A | Why is there so much fuss about Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France?
The last time the Tour visited the hallowed ground of Alpe d'Huez was 2022 and this year it will return twice – on stages 19 and 20
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
Listen to the BikeRadar Podcast
Latest Reviews
Review | Nutrak/Vee Tire Co's Attack HPL Full 40 RAD Core shows why radial construction makes sense for gravity riding
Huge gravity grip with a calm, damped ride feel
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
Review | Specialized's Butcher Grid Gravity Radial T9 is confident with loads of grip, but isn't built for bike park abuse
An excellent radial upgrade for riders seeking a calm, connected front tyre
Review | Raymon Ravor Ultra review has huge range and Yamaha muscle, but its suspension struggles to keep up
German brand's 'all-mountain' electric mountain bike uses Yamaha's PW-X4 motor
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
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
Best Products
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2026 | Top-rated MTB forks and buyer's guide
Plus our buyer's guide to MTB forks
What’s the point of 32in wheels? Here's everything you need to know
We investigate why there’s a growing buzz around 32in wheels and whether they're likely to become a mainstream size
RockShox forks explained | Your guide to the trail, enduro, XC and downcountry range
Our essential guide to every RockShox suspension fork and the brand's key technologies
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar
The best aero road bikes tested by BikeRadar – and everything you need to know about these go-fast aerodynamic machines
The best rearview radar bike lights 2026, reviewed and rated
A rearview radar can up your situational awareness. We tested the latest models on the market from the likes of Garmin, Wahoo and Lezyne to find the best for you
Best mountain bike helmets | Top-rated helmets for trail riding
The best helmets for cross-country and trail mountain biking
Advice
4 performance innovations pro cyclists are using at the 2026 Tour de France
From Tadej Pogačar’s sleep technician to riding through helium bubbles at Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe, the battle for glory at the Tour de France is as competitive between the scientists as the riders
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
I felt a brutal sense of physical decline in my 40s, so I took these 5 crucial steps to rewind the clock on my health and fitness
Can you reverse the dreaded midlife health slump? Our 44-year-old writer shares his hard-earned lessons for optimal middle age
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?
This home lactate device fine-tunes your endurance with lab-grade data – but with one significant caveat
Charlie Allenby experiments with an at-home lactate-measuring device to see how it compares with more expensive lab tests
“If I wasn't happy, challenged, fulfilled, I’d be a worse parent" – two couples reveal how they combine riding bikes with raising kids
Can you be a good cyclist and a good parent? New parent and cyclist Nick Christian asks those who balance both
