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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 02: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and Team SD Worx - Protime - Yellow leader jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 2 a 147.9km stage from Aigle to Geneva / #UCIWWT / on August 02, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

What is a Tour de France rider’s resting heart rate? 

Pro cyclists have extremely low resting heart rates, but just how low? And how do you compare?
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The Canyon Precede ON CF 9 eBike has a belt in place of a chain

I’ve cycled 10,000 miles with a belt drive and I think it’s time we move on from chains and derailleurs 

Warren ponders whether we might see road bikes equipped with internal gearboxes
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Mud Dock bicycle shop.

Beloved Bristol bicycle shop to shut after 32 years and 15,000 bike sales 

Shop owners are ready to swap selling bikes for riding them
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Rider wearing the Giro Montaro Mips III trail mountain bike helmet in woodland.

Giro's Montaro Mips III is a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything

The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
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179.99
Yeah, we'd rather like to go and ride their trails

I'm a pro mechanic and these are the 5 things the next generation of mountain bikes need

Current MTBs are great, but they could be better. Here’s how…
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Mont Ventoux gravel

I cycled Mont Ventoux’s lesser-known gravel climb and it was a completely different mountain

Having completed the Cinglés challenge of climbing Mont Ventoux via all three road routes in one day, we returned to the bald mountain to discover a little-known fourth route
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Chopper logo on Raleigh's famous bike.

Raleigh and Lapierre initiate legal steps to secure futures following Accell Group insolvency

Accell UK & Ireland, the owner of Raleigh, has filed to appoint administrators after its parent company was granted a "suspension of payments"
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Rider cornering the Raymon Ravor Ultra e-MTB on a rocky woodland trail

Best mountain bike tyres in 2026: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding

Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our comprehensive buyer's guide
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Mont Ventoux

“It was the hardest mountain” – the history of Mont Ventoux at the Tour de France

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes tackles the infamous Mont Ventoux on stage 7, a mountain that inspires both fear and a sense of wonder, writes Jeremy Whittle
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BBB BarBank First Look Friday header image

BBB’s first electric mini pump can inflate three tyres from a 30-minute charge

The BarBank works with all common valve types and BBB’s own CoreCap heads
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ribble ultra road

Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort

What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best
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“The very essence of lightness”: new Look 785 Huez RS is a thoroughbred climbing bike

An 830g frame and claimed bike weights from 6.6kg as Look revamps its climbing bike
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MONT VENTOUX, FRANCE - JUNE 14: A general view of the peloton climbing to the Mont Ventoux (1893m) during the 4th Mont Ventoux Denivele Challenge 2022 a 153km one day race from Vaison-la-Romaine to Mont Ventoux 1893m / #MVDC / on June 14, 2022 in Mont Ventoux, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

Tour de France Femmes announces access restrictions on Mont Ventoux stage due to wildfire risk

Fans and hikers will not be able to access the Dentelles de Montmirail massif
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SRAM Eagle Transmission explained – everything you need to know about the T-Type MTB drivetrain family

SRAM Eagle Transmission comes in a range of electronic and mechanical variants – our essential guide breaks down all the options
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03/08/2025 – Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2025 – Étape 9 - Praz-sur-Arly > Châtel Les Portes du Soleil (124,1km) - Anna Van der Breggen (SD Worx-Protime)

Do women ride the same bikes as men at the Tour de France?

We explore the importance of gender and rider proportions for bike choice and setup at the Tour
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Space Blue Raleigh Chopper.

Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency after €1.8bn buyout 

Accell Group says it hasn't been able to reach a viable solution to continue operations in current form
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Continental Gravity Extension

"We're giving riders more ways to find the perfect balance" – Continental adds 13 new Gravity tyre combinations to its range

New combinations bring Continental’s Soft compound to more Trail tyres and pair its Enduro casing with SuperSoft rubber
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Best power meters 2026

Which power meter should you buy? We put leading power meters to the test

The best power meters tried and tested plus our buyer's guide to help you find your ideal power meter
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Pauline Ferrand-Prevot at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes

The forgotten history of the women's Tour de France – and why it vanished for decades

Multiple iterations of a women’s race have come and gone – is the Tour de France Femmes here to stay?
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I converted a 1990s MTB into a full-suspension gravel bike – here's how it compares to a top 2026 gravel racer

After turning a humble old Azonic Propulsion MTB into a modern gravel bike, Warren pits it against the state-of-the-art Lee Cougan Super Innova Gravel
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The first hours of nightly sleep are perhaps the most important. Getty Images

How many hours a night do Tour de France riders sleep?

Good-quality sleep is essential for Tour contenders, but how much do they get?
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TNT Sports presenter Orla Chennaoui.

"They’re doing a disservice to women’s racing" – Orla Chennaoui hits out at Tour de France Femmes organisers as outrage grows over limited broadcast  

Calls made for end-to-end coverage of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes as key moments missed from this year's edition
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Rider wearing the Canyon ORH01 trail mountain bike helmet in a forest.

The Canyon Deflectr provides class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs

The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
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159.99
DT Swiss G 1800 wheel with screengrab of freehub body options.

Leaked details suggest Shimano 13-speed could require new freehub standard

An e-commerce listing suggests Shimano will adopt a new freehub body standard for 13-speed groupsets
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