Cutting-edge technical fabrics and extensive testing optimise clothing choice for elite riders, but individual riders test differently in the wind tunnel

Member Exclusive The five-time stage winner reflects on the Tour de France's first week, UAE Team Emirates-XRG's questionable tactics, and the hot conditions baking the peloton

Member Exclusive Three-time Tour de France stage winner reflects on a TTT mistake, numbers behind his team's hydration strategy during the hot weather, and which stage he hopes to target for a breakaway victory

Member Exclusive Cyclingnews' expert columnist explains why Pogačar's strategy is tried-and-tested, and what Visma-Lease a Bike are lacking in their bid to turn the yellow jersey tussle around

Member Exclusive The Australian rider shares his opening week insights, including TTT disappointment, feeling at home in the heat, and why Pogačar's early exploits could help him and his Jayco-AlUla teammates

Gallery Sometimes, when following the Tour de France on the hunt for new tech, we spot some unusual stuff too

Member Exclusive How does the latest iteration of the popular aero bike compare to its predecessors? Our Senior Tech Writer took it to the French Alps to find out

Member exclusive The Tour's opening team time trial was packed with tech and cooling mods

Member exclusive All the best nerdy stuff from the Tour de France Grand Départ, including the leaked new Specialized time trial bike and a second prototype bike that's flown under the radar

Member Exclusive From bodyweight and raw power to dealing with the heat, we take an in-depth look at the factors that could separate the two titans of men's cycling at the Tour de France