“Putting my hands in the air is much better than finishing eighth or ninth, which doesn’t move the needle for me. That adrenaline of racing out front and winning, that’s what I love doing”

With brands rushing to get products out for the start of the Tour de France, this is the busiest week of the cycling year. This week’s tech roundup includes a limited-edition Bianchi, a sub-5kg Specialized special build, Campag’s latest do-it-all wheels, and a watch that’s priced at, um, £750k

There are some new rules around the team time trial at this year's Tour de France. Swat up before the opening stage of this year's race gets underway... buff.ly/QiyNnPJ

Paul Seixas lines out in the world’s biggest race this weekend despite being just 19 and a grand tour debutant. Could the move damage his long-term progression? We talked to some of the people who know the young French star – and the demands of racing the Tour – best to find out…

Save over £900 on aSRAM Red AXS groupset, Look Keo Blade pedals down to £93.99, Giro Imperial II shoes at £299 + more Tour de France tech deals Head over to road.cc for all the bargains.

Having spent months in a strange vacuum, Schrodinger’s cyclist, neither professional nor retired, Chris Froome finally, formally drew the curtain on his career. With the official end of an era we already thought had passed, it's a perfect excuse to reminisce... road.cc/news/chris-f...

Save over £900 on a SRAM Red AXS groupset, Look Keo Blade pedals down to £93.99, Giro Imperial II shoes at £299 + more Tour de France tech deals Head over to road.cc for all the bargains.

Happy Tour de France eve! Why not get in the mood with our long read of the runes heading into the biggest bike race of the year? road.cc/feature/2026...

Here's a selection of Tour de France pro bikes you can actually buy yourself (if you have vast amounts of money to spend), in the exact specifications as used by the pros... buff.ly/XKnCv7W

Another "fastest"?!? Orbea says its redesigned aero road bike saves 21 watts over the previous model at 50km/h thanks to optimising both the bike and the rider position, with aero refinements, increased tyre clearance and a 900g frame

Despite soaring costs of £300 million to restore the Victorian Bridge for cars, the cabinet member for transport is undeterred. road.cc/news/cycling...

A spectacular start in Barcelona, an early trip to the Pyrenees, a backloaded, brutal third week, chances for the opportunists, and a double dose of Alpe d’Huez – what’s on the menu for the 2026 Tour? If none of that takes your fancy, we've even got a reference to the heatwave of 1976...

Review: Not quite as flexy or comfy as modern materials, but still effective, good-looking and cheap #cycling buff.ly/kwQLRrg

Review: Generally competent pannier let down by the mounting hardware #cycling

"Altitude camps were normal life as a pro cyclist. You went up, you slept high, the body did the work in the background, and you came down sharper." The six-time British TT champion thinks England are missing a trick from other sports. Read more on our live blog... road.cc/news/cycling...

It’s new bikes galore in 2026, from the likes of Specialized, Bianchi and Cube, alongside plenty of go-faster tech. Here’s what’s not been seen previously in the Tour de France #cycling

Review: Affordable short saddle if you prefer a central channel to a full cutout, though not the lightest or prettiest #cycling buff.ly/IA5iL1J

Another day, another incident...

Mudslides, airbags and the Highway Code all made an appearance on today's live blog... road.cc/news/cycling...

Very big news from the clothing manufacturer, though it’s unclear if the appointment of administrators is part of an effort to restructure the business or the first step towards liquidation...

Review: A pretty cheap 'all road' bike, but with naff tyre clearance and a pretty harsh ride #cycling buff.ly/ZL1q99x

The good news comes after the Welsh-language broadcaster managed to sub-licence the coverage from TNT Sports which has exclusive rights. Read this and more on the lunchtime live blog... road.cc/news/cycling...

The 22 year old's recovery from his Dauphine crash is further proof, if it were needed, that young people are made of rubber and magic, though Oscar Onley was not so fortunate. road.cc/news/cycling...

Review: Handy, wrapper-free, chewy oat bar for longer rides, but buy in bulk to keep the cost down #cycling buff.ly/cpKsJRq

The driver overtook on the outside before cutting across the cyclists, despite what the Highway Code says about giving way. road.cc/news/cycling...

“Death of the roads, sanctioned by the council”

Other speakers at the meeting accused the council of drafting active travel plans that "don't reflect the importance of walking" road.cc/news/malcolm...

Which would you buy?

Zipp's new 50mm-deep hookless wheelset brings Firecrest-inspired aerodynamics, a claimed weight of 1,585g and a lifetime warranty to the S Series. Take a look over on road.cc.

Just in time for Le Tour, French bike pioneer Look has unveiled the third generation of its flagship aero racing platform. The 795 BladeRS 3 packs a highly modular integrated cockpit which, along with geometry combinations, is said to deliver 350 different variations. Check it out on road.cc.

Specialized has finally announced the S-Works Tarmac SL9 with claims that the new model is “the fastest road bike ever made”, outperforming rivals – including the Colnago Y1Rs, Cervélo S5 and Factor One – on real-world race courses. Check it out over on road.cc.

Is this the bargain of the year? Not quite… road.cc/news/cycling...

The latest instalment of our round-up series is here, analysing the state of play when it comes to sentencing for driving and cycling offences in the UK road.cc/news/june-20...

Review: Solidly made safety light with some nice touches but faces stiff competition #cycling buff.ly/VWibFAc

The “strategic partnership” will be welcome for Britain’s biggest bike manufacturer after years of financial uncertainty. Decathlon say they will support Brompton’s “long-term development, while preserving its independence, brand identity and operational model.” road.cc/news/decathl...

Review: Superb tyre if fast, dry gravel is your thing #cycling buff.ly/WkmiYab

“Edinburgh Council will be renting out shotguns next”

“Why don’t they do that with the car lane???”

“Looks like they played football with the damn thing…” road.cc/news/cycling...

Review: Comfortable, well-ventilated and generally impressive, if a tad smaller than claimed #cycling buff.ly/Apk5CrJ

“Maybe they were sick and tired of having a road over their heads that they were excluded from and wanted to turn the tables…”

“In the early days of our business the Saturday lad or lass worked for the experience and the staff discount, with a small wage as the bonus. But the marketplace is cut-throat." Times have changed...

A wave of new gravel bikes, concept bikes, and carbon wheel tech from Canyon, Ridley, Winspace and Vonoa was on show at Eurobike 2026 – here are our top picks #cycling

The proportion of residents participating in active travel has also declined...

“Why don’t they do that with the car lane???” road.cc/news/cycling-live-blog-29-june-2026

Banned ex-US Postal boss Johan Bruyneel – never one to shy away from criticising the UCI president – accused David Lappartient of “trying to reinvent a sport he clearly doesn’t understand” after the Frenchman suggested that six-rider teams could make the Tour de France “more spectacular”

“My husband said I made it look too easy. But I was having a great time. Who wouldn’t want to go out for a bike ride and get cheered on as they’re riding, you know?”

On today's live blog... road.cc/news/cycling...

"It is not closed. It is still open for the kind of traffic for which is was built." road.cc/news/cycling...