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ALPE D'HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 24: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 19 a 127.9km stage from Gap to Alpe d'Huez 1835m / #UCIWT / on July 24, 2026 in Alpe d'Huez, France. (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

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
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Thomas Pidcock riding Alpe d'Huez during 2022 Tour de France.

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?
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Tour de France 2022 in Alpe d'Huez

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
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Shimano netural service bike Tour de France 2026

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
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Tadej Pogačar drinking from bottle.

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
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Kali Kru full face helmet

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.
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Bera Bike Park

"Organisations have both the ability and the responsibility" – Orbea expands its social mission with new foundation

The Basque bike brand says its new charitable organisation will support cycling, sustainable mobility and community projects around the world
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Eddy Merckx wearing the yellow jersey at the 1974 Tour de France

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
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Garmin Edge 850

Garmin buys TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic in move that could reshape the cycling training landscape

What does the acquisition mean for TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic users?
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Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France.

UCI defends nighttime anti-doping tests at Tour de France: “the fight against doping is an absolute priority” 

Nighttime anti-doping tests at the Tour prompted the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés to say the fight against doping should respect “fundamental rights”. Now the UCI has sought to justify the disruption to riders
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New Shimano RX710 gravel shoes trickle down features from premium gravel race shoes

Shimano claims versatility for adventure gravel riding and bikepacking – and there’s little weight penalty
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CHOLET - JULY 15: Policemen stay nearby Festina team sportive director Bruno Roussel's car in Cholet, West of France on July 15, 1998 as he is questioned about doping. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) (Photo by JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images)

Is doping a problem at the Tour de France?

There have been no major scandals since the Armstrong era and anti-doping measures have been toughened up, but the issue hasn't disappeared
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New Specialized Levo R Ultralight is the 'fastest Levo ever' – and it's cheaper than the S-Works version

The Ultralight R offers full 850W power with smaller 600Wh battery and top-spec parts
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Tom Pidcock using CoolMitts.

Tom Pidcock used $1,000 cooling gloves for Tour de France time trial

The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider's cooling tactic is a high-tech version of his former team's plastic tubs
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Garmin Cirqa colours

Garmin challenges Whoop with subscription-free Cirqa Smart Band

The Cirqa's screen-less design may not command attention, but the data should
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Rider of the Year 2026

Rider of the Year is back for 2026 – submit your nominations now

We want to hear your suggestions for our Rider of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards
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HAGETMAU, FRANCE - JULY 10: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Polka Dot Mountain Jersey and Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey prior to the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 7 a 175.1km stage from Hagetmau to Bordeaux / #UCIWT / on July 10, 2026 in Hagetmau, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

"We should be testing at all times" – Tour de France's nighttime doping tests reveal a tension at the heart of professional sport

Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar's doping control tests have sparked fierce debate. An anti-doping expert tells BikeRadar that it underlines the conflict between keeping sport clean and protecting athletes
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09/06/2026 – Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes - Etape 3 – Perreux / Perreux (CLM par équipes – 28,4 km) - Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike)

Could following cars decide today's Tour de France time trial?

Study shows vehicle size and distance can make seconds’ difference to times
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What are the start times for the Tour de France stage 16 time trial?

The 2026 Tour de France's only individual time trial will be an opportunity for the riders to regain time lost in the Vosges, with the action starting from midday UK time
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Weird graphics aren’t dead – Iron Man HJC helmet debuts at Tour de France stage 16 time trial 

HJC gets to work on its time trial helmet with a comic-themed design
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Paul Seixas Liege - Bastogne - Liege 2026

How much money does Pogačar earn, and how does that compare to other sports’ top stars?

Cycling's highest earner still trails in the wake of other elite athletes
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Rapha Women's Pro Team Bib Shorts III

Rapha’s summer sale has savings of up to 50% on cycling clothes and accessories

We've picked out some of the best deals from the British brand's sale
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Belgian Greg Van Avermaet of CCC Team pictured during the first rest day of the 106th edition of the Tour de France cycling race.

No more steaks! What do Tour de France riders eat for breakfast?

Eddy Merckx ate ham, cheese and steak for breakfast. But today’s pro cyclists have a far more considered morning meal that's guided by science than superstition
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