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2026 Tour de France route revealed: race will finish on iconic climb not once but twice

Plus, the race starts with a team time trial for the first time since 1971 and retains Montmartre climb on the final stage
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"It's like screaming into the void" – US bicycle industry reacts to "crushing" aluminium tariffs

Cycling industry warns that 50% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports could lead to higher costs for consumers, with independent shops describing the state of US retail as “like screaming into the void” 
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Cycle to Work Scheme found to deliver annual benefits of £573m to UK economy

Independent research quantifies benefits to employees, employers, bike shops – and HM Treasury
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The affordable alloy gravel bike trend is growing – Kona is the latest brand to sign up   

The carbon Libre CR G2 now has a more affordable aluminium sibling
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The Tour de France slows rise of far right: "It looked like our town was actually important"

Voting in towns and villages on the route of the Tour found to shift less to the right than nearby areas, according to new research
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Strava drops lawsuit against Garmin – 21 days after filing it

Strava no longer pursuing legal action over alleged patent infringements
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15 tips for cycling in the rain, from what to wear to how to prep your bike

Embrace the rain with our top tips
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Former Giro d’Italia winner Tom Dumoulin has run his first marathon – and he was incredibly quick 

Dumoulin won the 2017 Giro d’Italia and now he’s completed the Amsterdam Marathon with a time many will be envious of
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Whyte Bikes bought by private equity firm as it targets European market

Bike brand seeks international growth following acquisition by Causeway Capital
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UCI reveals teams for 2026 road cycling season, confirming bike change for Tom Pidcock’s squad

The list also provides an update on Israel–Premier Tech’s name change
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MAAP says its new Pro Aero jersey can save you up to 8 watts at 40km/h

WorldTour-level jersey comes with woven-in ribs on the sleeves to make you faster
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Rapha partners with USA Cycling as it comes off the “discounting drug” and reveals net loss for eighth consecutive year

Despite a net loss of £15.6m in 2024, CEO Fran Millar says partnership with USA Cycling will provide a new direction for Rapha
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Tough and easy to maintain: British bike brand releases kids' gravel bike tailored to smaller riders 

The CDA Junior launches alongside two new adult bikes
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Are you at risk of indoor training burnout?

Why poorly planned indoor training risks burnout, and how to prevent it
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Bianchi refreshes its gravel range with new alloy Arcadex and a nod to its very first workshop

The Arcadex gets an aluminium option and the Via Nirone 7 is reimagined as an all-roader
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Geraint Thomas has just completed his first Parkrun – how fast does a former Tour de France winner run 5km?

The 2018 Tour champion wastes no time in swapping cycling shoes for running trainers
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This wax could triple the lifespan of your bike's drivetrain

Three new hot wax options and two drip waxes to keep road, gravel and mountain bikes rolling smoothly
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What?! M&M’s is now the official sponsor of the Tour de France

Director Christian Prudhomme says M&M's "perfectly embodies the values of conviviality and community spirit" of the Tour
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Pogačar earned €12 million in 2025 – how does his pay compare to cycling's other all-time greats?

And why he's not likely to sign for another team any time soon
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Massive savings on offer as YT Industries auctions off 30 bikes and £170k of parts

MTB bargains galore as UK brand puts its assets under the hammer after entering administration
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Ineos Grenadiers' bike sponsor conundrum for 2026 has been resolved

Pinarello confirms three-year extension with Ineos Grenadiers – and is also expected to sponsor Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 team in 2026
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Silca launches new TPU inner tubes, despite Josh Poertner's bad experiences

Silca Ultimate TPU tubes target the main points of failure with current designs
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Strava: “We don’t agree with the extensive branding Garmin is forcing”

The fitness and training app speaks out over its ongoing dispute with Garmin
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