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How much does a Tour de France bike cost?
By Josh Croxton Last updated
Tech You'd need deep pockets to buy a Formula 1 car, and then you couldn't drive it on the roads. That's not true for cycling... but what is the cost of a Tour de France bike?

Why do cyclists shave their legs – Speed, hygiene, or just aesthetics?
By Paul Norman Published
Features The myths and the science of shaved legs

Best cycling gloves 2026: We test 10 of the best short and long-fingered options
By Tom Wieckowski Last updated
Buyer's Guide Whether half-finger or full, here are the best cycling gloves for protection, comfort, warmth, aerodynamics and more

$1,300 per bike to save a handful of grams - Lidl-Trek has some fresh Tactics for the Tour de France that have flown under the radar
By Tom Wieckowski Published
Tech Lidl-Trek are using some very expensive hubs to drop some weight from their Trek Madone bikes

Best indoor cycling shoes 2026: Fast and cool shoes for indoor cycling
By Josh Ross Last updated
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best indoor cycling shoes we've tested covers all the bases for indoor training and racing

Race bikes head-to-head: Pogačar's Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard's Cervélo S5 - Which setup will prove fastest?
By Tom Wieckowski Published
Pro bikes The Colnago Y1RS and Cervélo are set for a battle royale over the next few weeks.

How do riders stay cool at the Tour de France? Alcohol sprays and frozen carbs are just the tip of the iceberg
By Will Jones Published
Tech Sure, the UCI has banned ice socks but that’s not going to stop anyone trying to beat the heat

160mm cranks, time-trial tyres and an aero saddle - race leader Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France race bike sweats the details
By Tom Wieckowski Published
Pro bike The Dane's race bike is an excellent example of his team's attention to detail
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