Features

Battle of the brands: Which sponsors came out on top at the 2026 Tour de France?

By Andy Turner Published 28 July 26

Specialized vs Colnago, Continental vs Vittoria, 1x vs 2x, tubeless vs tubes - we unpack the tech trends from the 2026 Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar has proven he's the best of all time, I don't see anyone challenging him for another two years – Sean Kelly's Tour column

By Sean Kelly Published 28 July 26

Member Exclusive The Irishman gives his thoughts on Pogačar's 'best' performance ever, how the Slovenian compares to other five-time Tour winners, and what will be next on his race hit list

Rating every Tour de France team's performance – The good, the great and the downright disappointing

By Matilda Price, Dani Ostanek Published 27 July 26

Analysis We look at each squad's achievements, failures and areas of improvement after a race that saw plenty of winners, but plenty of losers too

Argon 18 Anti Matter review: Tested in the wind tunnel and on the trail

By Tom Wieckowski Published 27 July 26

Member exclusive A complete and comprehensive look at how the Argon 18 Anti Matter performs against its peers, with empirical data and expert analysis

Tadej Pogačar's five-star Tour de France performance was his least stressful yet, and paved the way for his very promising successor - Philippa York analysis

By Philippa York Published 27 July 26

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist marvels at Pogačar's fifth Tour victory and searing Alpe d'Huez ascent, analyses his GC rivals' progression, and reflects on a memorable final stage

Eight conclusions from the Tour de France – A new Pogačar, Evenepoel's next challenge and questions over racing in July

By Alasdair Fotheringham, Patrick Fletcher Published 27 July 26

Analysis On their way home from Paris, the Cyclingnews team dissects what we can take away from this edition of the Tour, covering everything from the racing and the route to anti-doping and the climate

‘I’m not thinking about any history, clubbing, or whatever' - Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar has his name in lights but keeps his feet on the ground

By Patrick Fletcher Published 26 July 26

Features Slovenian schedules 'homework' for his own events and rest to 'enjoy the small things in life' rather than add travel for post-Tour criteriums

'There was no discussion, I just went' – Pete Kennaugh, the last winner on Alpe d'Huez via Col de Sarenne, reflects on memorable day from the Team Sky era

By Patrick Fletcher Published 25 July 26

Features Manxman relives 2017 Dauphiné stage victory as current Tour makes first uphill trip up rarely raced other side of Alpe d'Huez on queen stage 20

An altitude alibi: Does cycling's anti-doping system have a major loophole?

By James Witts Published 25 July 26

Member Exclusive Cycling's recent nighttime anti-doping wake-up calls highlighted concerns that micro-dosing is fuelling an ever-accelerating peloton. Further concerns arise from the similar biological footprints left by hypoxic adaptation and artificial EPO. Is modern-day cycling as clean as we hoped? Cyclingnews investigates…

Unpopular opinion: Alpe d'Huez is on the limit, and it wasn't even the best atmosphere at this Tour de France

By Patrick Fletcher Published 24 July 26

Opinion My best guess would be that social media has accelerated the glorification and fetishization of the Alpe d’Huez atmosphere, and more and more people are heading up with the primary focus of seeking out the hot-spots where the music is loudest, and the costumes are wildest.