Features
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%?
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?
What's new?
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
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
Why is Eddy Merckx cycling's GOAT? And why is he the rider Tadej Pogačar is always compared to?
The Cannibal won a remarkable 525 races in an unmatchable career
1903 to 2026: how Tour de France bikes have evolved since the race began
From frames to wheels, tyres and finishing kit, here's how the Tour de France bike has evolved since the inaugural edition
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
First Look Friday
Every cyclist, whether you're a road rider or mountain biker, loves new gear and First Look Friday is our weekly round-up of the most interesting, innovative and exciting products to land in the BikeRadar office.
From the latest gadgets to drool-inducing superbikes, via cutting-edge clothing and everyday accessories, there's something for everyone.
Check back every Friday for the latest instalment or take a look through the archive below.
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
I tested Tadej Pogačar’s titanium sunglasses, and they could replace my Oakleys
The Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium glasses rival Stan's Oakley Velo Katos – and have extras thrown in
Hands-on with the new Shimano Deore mechanical groupset, including real-world weights
Shimano's M7200 groupset detailed
Long Reads
'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.
"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
The suspected return of 'finish bottles' and an opioid three times stronger than tramadol – does pro cycling still have a painkiller problem?
As positive tests fall in pro cycling, concern grows over cycling’s expanding ‘grey area’ of legal medicines
Opinion
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
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
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
Bike Gallery
In BikeRadar's bike gallery features, we bring you a detailed look at the bikes, wheelsets, components and tech used by cyclists from all walks of life – from WorldTour tech to niche hill climb bikes, we've covered it all.
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
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
Luke Plapp's Giant Propel Advanced SL weighs only 7.1kg ready to race
The Giant Propel has an impressively low weight for an aero bike
Tech Q&A
Do you have a cycling question you want answered? Every month, we’ll select the most interesting questions and bring you an expert-level response from our unparalleled access to the greatest minds in cycling, both on the BikeRadar staff and across the industry. Send your questions to podcast@bikeradar.com
We will answer any tech question you have – just get in touch ahead of our next Q&A
Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com
Your tech questions answered | Are handlebar extenders worth trying?
A handlebar extender is an easy way to test a wider width, but there are a few things to keep in mind when trying them out
Your tech questions answered | Does anyone still make traditional chamois leather cycling shorts?
There are still riders who prefer classic wool shorts with a leather chamois
Racing
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
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
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
Routes and Rides
10 pilgrimages to make by bike, from the Via Francigena to St Columba's Way
Pilgrimages today are as likely cycled as walked, and they’re not all about saints either
"Turn left and I'll be sliced into a thousand pieces" – I jumped into a helicopter to ride bucket-list trails in New Zealand
Rob Weaver encounters some of the best riding of his life on a trip to Queenstown, NZ
Everything you need to know about Unbound Gravel – the world’s most important gravel race
Location, distances, viewing options and more for this year's Unbound Gravel
Tech Features
How much does a Tour de France bike weigh in 2026? We put 7 pro bikes on the scales to find out
Think every pro bike weighs 6.8kg? Think again...
How much does Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France bike really cost? I added up the total – and it's staggering
The build includes Carbon-Ti chainrings, an aero bottom bracket, custom saddle and special bolts
I built my own MTB tyre at Specialized's high-tech factory
Specialized's S-Works tyre facility contains a one-of-a-kind machine
