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Best endurance road bikes in 2026: our pick of the best bikes for speed and comfort

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-endurance-road-bikes

Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

What to look for in an endurance road bike and our pick of the best

“The very essence of lightness”: new Look 785 Huez RS is a thoroughbred climbing bike

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2026-look-785-huez-rs

Published: August 6, 2026 11:39

An 830g frame and claimed bike weights from 6.6kg as Look revamps its climbing bike

Tour de France Femmes announces access restrictions on Mont Ventoux stage due to wildfire risk

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tour-de-france-femmes-announces-access-restrictions-on-mont-ventoux-stage-seven

Published: August 6, 2026 11:06

Fans and hikers will not be able to access the Dentelles de Montmirail massif

Do women ride the same bikes as men at the Tour de France?

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/do-women-ride-the-same-bikes-as-men-at-the-tour-de-france

Published: August 6, 2026 09:00

We explore the importance of gender and rider proportions for bike choice and setup at the Tour

Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre files for insolvency after €1.8bn buyout

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/accell-group-files-for-insolvency-after-1-8bn-buyout

Published: August 6, 2026 08:54

Accell Group says it hasn't been able to reach a viable solution to continue operations in current form

Best power meters in 2026: top-rated power meters and our buyer's guide

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-power-meters

Published: August 5, 2026 15:00

The best power meters tried and tested plus our buyer's guide to help you find your ideal power meter

The forgotten history of the women's Tour de France – and why it vanished for decades

https://www.bikeradar.com/racing/history-of-the-womens-tour-de-france

Published: August 5, 2026 14:00

Multiple iterations of a women’s race have come and gone – is the Tour de France Femmes here to stay?

How many hours a night do Tour de France riders sleep?

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/how-many-hours-a-night-do-tour-de-france-riders-sleep

Published: August 5, 2026 11:00

Good-quality sleep is essential for Tour contenders, but how much do they get?

"They’re doing a disservice to women’s cycling" – Orla Chennaoui hits out at Tour de France Femmes organisers as outrage grows over limited broadcast

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/orla-chennaoui-hits-out-at-tour-de-france-femmes-tv-coverage

Published: August 5, 2026 10:49

Calls made for end-to-end coverage of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes as key moments missed from this year's edition

Leaked details suggest Shimano 13-speed could require new freehub standard

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/leaked-details-suggest-shimano-13-speed-could-require-new-freehub-standard

Published: August 4, 2026 14:19

An e-commerce listing suggests Shimano will adopt a new freehub body standard for 13-speed groupsets

Tour de France Femmes bikes 2026: who’s riding what?

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/pro-bike/tour-de-france-femmes-bikes

Published: August 4, 2026 11:00

A guest appearance for SpongeBob SquarePants and all the rest of the tech at the premier women's cycle race

What are the Tour de France Femmes time trial start times?

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-four-time-trial-start-times-and-order

Published: August 4, 2026 09:38

The action will start at 2.51pm local time for the 21km time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon

Tour de France Femmes warns of extra clothing checks after bra padding controversy

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tour-de-france-femmes-stage-four-extra-clothing-checks

Published: August 4, 2026 07:06

Bra padding could act as a chest fairing and the race jury with pay "particular attention" to clothing ahead of today's stage four time trial

Padded bras cause controversy at Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage four time trial

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/padded-bras-cause-controversy-at-tour-de-france-femmes

Published: August 3, 2026 14:27

Chest fairings could offer Tour de France Femmes riders an aero advantage and teams are urging the UCI to enforce its rules

How much does a Tour de France Femmes bike cost?

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/how-much-does-a-tour-de-france-femmes-bike-cost

Published: August 3, 2026 13:00

We take a close-up look at Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's Cervélo S5 for the 2026 Tour

Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max has been estimated in a major new study – and the number is beyond known human limits

https://www.bikeradar.com/racing/tadej-pogacar-vo2-max

Published: August 3, 2026 11:00

The peer-reviewed study used open-source information, rivals' data and a few assumptions to uncover one of cycling's best-kept secrets

Tadej Pogačar set to ride Vuelta a España as he aims to add missing grand tour to his list

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/tadej-pogacar-set-to-ride-2026-vuelta-a-espana

Published: August 3, 2026 09:54

Pog’s first return to the race in seven years

Best road bike tyres in 2026: 15 of our favourite clincher and tubeless tyres

https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-road-bike-tyres

Published: August 3, 2026 09:00

The best tyres for racing, training and more…

I love how data has transformed cycling, but you should still ride unplugged – here’s why

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/data-has-transformed-cycling-but-you-should-still-ride-unplugged

Published: August 1, 2026 06:00

Turning off the bike computer and riding for the simple joy of exploring the great outdoors is a pleasure we should all cherish

Tour de France Femmes: 8 key questions answered, from race favourites to must-watch stages

https://www.bikeradar.com/racing/2026-tour-de-france-femmes-questions-answered

Published: July 31, 2026 16:00

We answer the big questions ahead of a thrilling fifth edition of the Tour de France Femmes

SpongeBob SquarePants heads to the Tour de France Femmes aboard Factor One road bikes

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/spongebob-squarepants-factor-2026-tour-de-france-femmes

Published: July 31, 2026 15:28

Human Powered Health and Ma Petite Entreprise will race bikes with custom SpongeBob paintjobs at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes

Zwift Ride price dropped to celebrate the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift – limited time only

https://www.bikeradar.com/news/zwift-slashes-kickr-core-v2-price-to-celebrate-the-tour-de-france-femmes-avec-zwift

Published: July 31, 2026 12:00

Big savings on Zwift Ride and Wahoo Kickr Core V2 to mark the start of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift on Saturday

£30 versus £300 3D-printed saddles – can an AliExpress bargain compete with a big-name brand?

https://www.bikeradar.com/features/tech/versus/30-versus-300-3d-printed-saddle

Published: July 31, 2026 10:00

How does RYET's X6P 3D-printed saddle compare to the Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom?