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The new Yeti LT enduro mountain bike with Sixfinity suspension pictured in an alpine meadow.

New Yeti LT moves to eMTB-inspired Sixfinity suspension platform, ditching Switch Infinity after 12 years

The iconic suspension design is gone, replaced by a six-bar platform offering adjustable kinematics, geometry and wheel sizes
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Willie Smit pro cyclist.

Cyclist disqualified for using video-recording sunglasses calls out Tour de France hypocrisy

The UCI disqualified Willie Smit from the Tour of Magnificent Qignhai, but he highlighted the governing body's double standard
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EMBRUN, FRANCE - JULY 21: Cyclists pass a fake toilet with a sign that reads 'La Toilette du Dumoulin' during stage 19 of the 2017 Le Tour de France, a 222.5km stage from Embrun to Salon-de-Provence on July 21, 2017 in Embrun, France. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

What does a Tour de France rider do if they need to poo?

Plus 3 mid-race incidents these riders would rather forget
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Tour de France cyclists sleep outside after being given “questionable” hotel room

Poor sleeping arrangements prompted Tobias Johannessen and Anders Halland Johannessen to sleep outside, and they weren't alone
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“Focused on the raw, emotional reality of cycling”: Lapierre launches limited-edition Xelius DRS frameset to celebrate its 80th year

Unique colourway for its flagship road bike launched by the French brand on Bastille Day
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Canyon's newest Lux Trail has a 140mm travel fork and 125mm rear suspension travel.

"Edgy, fast, rail-all-day ripper" – Canyon's latest Lux Trail drops 200g of weight yet gains more travel

Canyon claims the 2026 Lux Trail blends the XC efficiency of the Lux XC with the trail-bike aggression of the Neuron
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Cervélo Soloist

New Cervélo Soloist closes the aero gap on the S5 but retains its more affordable price tag

The 2026 Soloist weighs in at 6.85kg and boasts improved aerodynamics
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Alpecin-Premier Tech's Jasper Philipsen at 2026 Tour de France.

Jasper Philipsen teases new Shimano S-Phyre shoes at Tour de France

Alpecin-Premier Tech rider appears to have a set of unreleased shoes with minor tweaks over the S-Phyre RC903 released in 2022
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A L'Équipe car after crashing into the finish line barriers during stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France

Eight fans injured at the Tour de France by car crash in finish straight

Authorities open investigation after incident on stage 9 from Malemort to Ussel
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08/07/2026 - Tour de France 2026 - Étape 5 - Lannemezan / Pau (158,3 km) - Tobias JOHANNESSEN (UNO-X MOBILITY)

"It’s becoming hotter and hotter every year": how the Tour de France is battling extreme heat

With temperatures across Spain and southern France nudging 40ºC, the Tour and riders are taking exceptional measures
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Tadej Pogačar at 2026 Tour de France.

Tadej Pogačar calls for radical overhaul of cycling calendar after Tour de France stage shortened due to heatwave

The defending champion said if he had the power there would be no racing in July and August, after Mathieu van der Poel won stage 9 in the gruelling heat
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Belgian rider Wout Van Aert crashes in the Col de Neronne ascent during the 11th stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France on July 10 2024

How dangerous is the Tour de France? 

Roughly a fifth of pro riders experience a bone fracture as a result of a crash, and cycling's governing body wants to make racing safer
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PAU, FRANCE - JULY 08: Silvan Dillier of Switzerland and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech leads the peloton during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 5 a 158.3km stage from Lannemezan to Pau / #UCIWT / on July 08, 2026 in Pau, France.

Why do Tour de France cyclists ride together in a group? The peloton explained

The peloton provides easier riding for Tour de France contenders than going it alone
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Wout van Aert drinks a coffee during a rest day at the 2019 Tour de France. David Stockman/AFP via Getty Images)

Why do Tour de France riders drink so much coffee?

Tour caffeine consumption explained
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The Tour de France has lost some of its magic – and that could spell trouble for cycling’s future

Warren worries that, as a sport and an industry, we are pricing out a lot of potential lifetime cyclists
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Soudal Quick-Step team's Belgian rider Tim Merlier cycles to the finish line to win the 7th stage of the 113th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 175 km between Hagetmau and Bordeaux in southwestern France, on July 10, 2026. (Photo by Jeff PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images)

Tour de France stage 7: Tim Merlier sprints to victory in Bordeaux 

Soudal Quick–Step rider adds to his impressive stats in stage races and Grand Tours
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Shimano neutral service pushing rider.

Why don't Tour de France riders fix their own punctures? Team cars, bike swaps and neutral service explained

Tour de France cyclists used to carry inner tubes and the tools to fix their own flats, but the modern racers have mechanics on hand to help
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Pinarello Dogma X

New Pinarello Dogma X is the "ultimate" endurance bike with an outstanding price tag 

The Dogma X is engineered and built to the same standards as the pro tour Dogma F, but prices start at £12,500
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Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sunglasses with First Look Friday text.

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
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GAVARNIE-GEDRE, FRANCE - JULY 09: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 6 a 186.2km stage from Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre 1379m / #UCIWT / on July 09, 2026 in Gavarnie-Gedre, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Tadej Pogačar wins Tour de France stage 6 and claims Souvenir Jacques Goddet prize on Col du Tourmalet

UAE Team Emirates XRG rider reclaims the yellow jersey in dominating display
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Wide tyres Tour de France 2026

Wider than ever: Tour de France bike tyre data shows the widths pros are really using

We analysed 26 tyres at the Tour to see what’s really happening
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Dutch Huub Artz of Lotto Intermarche and Belgian Victor Campenaerts of Team Visma-Lease a Bike pictured in action during stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France cycling race, a stage of 186 km from Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre, on Thursday 09 July 2026. The 113th edition of the Tour de France starts on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, Spain, and will finish in Paris, France on the 26th of July. BELGA PHOTO POOL TOMAS SISK (Photo by POOL TOMAS SISK / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)

Tour de France stage 6: Lotto-Intermarché’s Huub Artz reprimanded for hand position 

The rider was in discussion with race commissaires over his hand position before dropping back to the peloton
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