Road Racing

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The shuffling of the Tour schedule to accommodate the Olympics put it in conflict with the European football championships.

Bikepacking the Colorado Trail takes a hearty soul — and a handpicked selection of gear. Betsy walks us through her choices.

Jumbo-Visma dominates Tour de L'Ain, revealing Ineos has wrinkles to iron before Tour de France.

Keep your brakes tuned for reliable stopping power—using just one or two tools.

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The $109 Elite Sterzo Smart rotating wheel block works with any bike on a trainer to steer inside Zwift.

The Utah brand gets in the tire game with SES road tubeless options made in the Czech Republic by Tufo.

The wide lens and stable fit are great for on the bike. But there is one thing that bugs me.

Leading Tour favorites squaring off for the first time in months with Grand Colombier at center-stage.

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On this week's episode we analyze the action from Strade Bianche, break down the Tour's 11th through 21st stages, and hear from American Leah Thomas about her wild race in Tuscany.

The Theragun Mini goes anywhere to give you a decent post-ride recovery massage, but for back massages, go with the Elite.

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I previously wrote about how we might maintain the current cycling boom. I received many wonderful letters in response, and I can hardly contain my enjoyment at reading them.

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Pinot, Bardet search for signs of encouragement after Ineos takes control of Occitanie.

As Ineos returns to racing, they bear a heavy weight – the absence of Nicolas Portal, their lead director sportif and the architect of eight Grand Tour wins.

How should pro cycling return?

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Wheel systems give engineers more control over individual wheel components, so you know everything plays nicely together.

Though it’s a critical piece of performance gear, sports bras have seen limited innovation; it’s clothing most cycling brands are afraid to touch.

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New Everesting record holder, Ronan McLaughlin, takes a deep dive into the customisation bestowed upon his Specialized Tarmac SL6.

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Shimano added 15 shoes to the company's offerings, with more color options and also sizing for smaller, narrower feet.

Andrew Hood examines COVID-19 safety protocols at the Vuelta a Burgos and interviews Sepp Kuss. We analyze every inch of the Tour de France's first 10 stages. And Tayler Wiles takes us inside her return to racing and women's cycling's COVID-19 protocols.

The Rudy Project Venger is a relatively light helmet with plenty of ventilation, and needed no adjustments out of the box.

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In the absence of a Tour de France this July, we've been revisiting our favourite stories from last year's race, one year on. Closing out this series is an extremely important, hard-hitting exposé of caravan swag collected from the roadsides of France.

The Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide is constructed with a slightly roomier forefoot, and higher volume for the ball of the foot.

A lightweight, breathable finish and thoughtful features makes these Patagonia shorts ideal for most summer trail riding missions.

Frenchman starting season off the boil with plan to peak for the Tour de France.

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The rescheduling will allow riders to also line up for the Tokyo Olympic road race, but cuts the Copenhagen start.

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Lennard answers questions about Shimano GRX chainline and derailleur adjustment, brake calipers, and also reviews questions about Salsa adjustable seatposts

The P Zero tubeless-ready performance-oriented tires promise low weight, control, and a modicum of puncture resistance.

Lots of new tech is ready for show time from the Utah brand — but not yet ready for sale.

The aero Venge fuses into the S-Works Tarmac race machine with exceptional ride qualities, aero performance, and a price tag to match.

Specialized takes the first step toward eliminating the bike stable with the Tarmac SL7, an all-around and aero bike all wrapped up into one.

In the absence of a Tour de France this July, we're revisiting our favourite stories from last year's race, one year on. Today's instalment unwraps a cancelled stage finish, the last climb, and the anointment of Colombia's first Tour de France champion.

Young Belgian hoping to gain advantange in the race's three time trials and defend in the mountains

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The intersection of gear that gets the most out of your training.

Tech moments at the Tour de France happen often — from a dropped chain to a secret skinsuit. Gear and tech can quietly dictate the winners and losers.

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Giro's Grande Partenza to feature opening time trial and summit finish on Mount Etna for stage 3.

Handling is all about balance, but if you are looking for a single number to determine ‘twitchy’ or ‘stable,’ look to a bike’s trail number.

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The Matador sunglasses offer a unique look certain to divide the style-conscious. But the excellent lens and titanium ear pieces offer killer performance.

Opening stages of next year's race may be moved from Copenhagen; organizers also investigating Italian start in future years.

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