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Ask A Doper: Is The Tour de France Really Clean?

The Tour de France brings up lots of emotions in cyclists, but one seems to be growing. Is the Tour de France clean? Phil Gaimon…

Written by Jordan Villella July 17, 2026

EF Pro Cycling Get Spooky with Assos & Aliens For the Tour de France

Enter an alternate universe with new aliens on a limited edition Spooky Assos kit for the EF Pro Cycling team at the Tour de France…

Written by Cory Benson July 17, 2026

All-new Bianchi Specialissima RC is the Official Bike of the Tour de France, in LTD Livery

The all-new ultralight Bianchi Specialissima RC road race bike is the Official bike of the 2026 Tour de France, and you can get one in…

Written by Cory Benson July 07, 2026

EKOÏ Drops R2 Carbon Road Helmet Just in Time for TdF Heatwave, Climbing Stages

EKOI designed the lightweight R2 Carbon road helmet to stay cool on the toughest climbs and the hottest weather.

Written by Jeremy Benson July 06, 2026

First Impressions: Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9

The Specialized Tarmac SL9, without a doubt, it is the clearest vision of a performance road bike from Specialized, and thats no accident.

Written by Jordan Villella June 30, 2026

Specialized Tarmac SL9 Drops Just In Time For The Tour de France

After months of spy shots and speculation, it’s here. The all-new Specialized Tarmac SL9 lands in time for Remco to use in Le Tour de…

Written by Jordan Villella June 30, 2026

Continental’s Tour de France Tire Pack Pairs Aero Up Front, GP5000 Speed Out Back

Continental has a new Tour de France Limited Edition tire package, and thankfully, it’s not just yellow logos on a tire we already know.

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2026

Modern Adventure Factor Racing U.S. Team Targets Tour de France in Five Years

Starting in 2027, Factor will become co-title sponsor of the U.S.-registered team, which will move forward as Modern Adventure-Factor Racing.

Written by Jordan Villella June 19, 2026

Pogačars’ New TT Weapon – Colnago TT2 Drops 1.22lbs, Adds Aero Savings

Pogačars’ New TT Weapon – Colnago TT2 Drops 1.22lbs, is more aero and is easier to handle in the wind – just in time for…

Written by Jordan Villella June 19, 2026

Zwift, Canyon & Pedal Mafia Launch North American Junior Team with Tour de France Ambitions

Canyon, Zwift and Pedal Mafia want a North American rider back on the top step of the Tour de France podium within the next decade.

Written by Jordan Villella June 12, 2026

Limited Edition Grey-Blue-Pink Look Ciel du Nord 795 Blade RS is Built to Say: Thank You le Nord

There aren’t many bikes out there that include a custom puzzle…

Written by Zach Overholt March 31, 2026

Cycling the Musical? Glory Ride Combines Theater & Cycling To Tell Gino Bartali’s Story

Gino Bartali was a Tour de France champion from Italy. He also saved thousands of lives thanks to his heroic efforts during World War 2

Written by Travis Reill March 09, 2026

First Look: Giro’s Fastest Helmet Ever – New Eclipse Pro

Giro is officially replacing the Eclipse Spherical with an all-new flagship aero road helmet: the Eclipse Pro. We’ve just received one for a sneak peek,…

Written by Jordan Villella December 19, 2025

Israel–Premier Tech’s 2026 Bike Deal Is Turning Into a Full-On Soap Opera

There’s never a quiet week in the WorldTour, but Israel–Premier Tech (IPT) is currently writing its own late-season drama series.

Written by Jordan Villella November 20, 2025

Lidl Takes the Lead: Majority Stake in Lidl-Trek Marks New Era for the Team

Lidl has officially acquired a majority stake in the UCI WorldTour squad targeting one goal: become the number one team in the world

Written by Jordan Villella October 30, 2025

Updated: Pro Bike Profile: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs

Tadej Pogačar is once again the man to beat in this year’s Tour de France. His bike of choice has been Colnago’s radically aero Y1Rs

Written by Jordan Villella July 29, 2025

Rapha Launches Ultralight Ghost Kit – Built to Beat the Heat

It’s the dog days of summer, and it’s time to bust out any light and airy kit you have to survive the heat.

Written by Jordan Villella July 28, 2025

Watch: Greg LeMond Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

If there’s one thing congress can agree on, it’s that Greg LeMond is an American legend.

Written by Zach Overholt July 14, 2025

BMC Launches Gen 5 Teammachine SLR 01 – Now 16% Lighter

Meet the latest evolution of the all-new BMC Teammachine SLR 01. The Gen 5 update is a refined tool for the modern climber and 16%…

Written by Jordan Villella June 25, 2025

The new S-Works Torch Remco May Be the Lightest Shoe in the World Tour

Super light, and $700. These shoes will make you climb like Remco for sure…

Written by Jordan Villella June 24, 2025

Factor’s Wild New Prototype Breaks Cover at the Dauphiné

Factor has “no comment” on the new bike, but if you’re watching the Critérium du Dauphiné, it’s hard to miss

Written by Jordan Villella June 11, 2025

Prologo’s €1250 Predator 01TT is the World Tour’s Top Time Trial Saddle

Do you need the same €1250 Prologo Predator 01TT time trial saddle as Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard?

Written by Jordan Villella May 20, 2025

$50K 1-of-1 Custom Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Bike Includes ‘Pro-Only’ Components

This bike is absurdly expensive because it’s a 1-of-1, and it benefits charity

Written by Jordan Villella November 15, 2024

2025 Tour de France: Return of Mont Ventoux, and Back to the Champs-Élysées

It seems absolutely crazy to talk about the Tour de France already, but the route is out, so we might as well talk about it.…

Written by Jordan Villella November 05, 2024

Partington’s New $6,400 R31 Climbing Road Wheels Are Just 1060g Per Pair

Partington’s new R31 climbing wheels check in at over $6 per gram.

Written by Jordan Villella August 27, 2024

Fourth Gen Canyon Aeroad is Faster with Swappable Bar Widths and Fits 32mm Tires

The new Canyon Aeroad is a “super secret bike” that MVDP and the Alpecin-Deceuninck Team have been riding most of the season, and its fast.

Written by Jordan Villella July 19, 2024

Spotted: Custom ENVE Aero Extensions For Pogačar’s Tour De France Bike

Tadej Pogačar is getting some custom ENVE aerobar extensions for the upcoming Tour de France…

Written by Jordan Villella June 24, 2024

Tour de France: 10 wacky rules of the greatest cycling race in the world

The Tour de France has some strange rules. Sock height? Yep, that’s regulated. Read about this wacky rule and others.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 13, 2022

How much would you need to train for the Tour de France? Strava data says 9k+ miles!

It’s too late to sign up to get picked for this year’s Tour de France, but if you want to qualify for next year’s peloton,…

Written by Sam Anderson July 01, 2022

Check out Colnago’s $16,400 limited edition Tour de France V3Rs

Colnago just unveiled a first-ever; its limited-edition V3Rs TdF is the first official bicycle in the Tour de France history (in collaboration with Amaury Sport…

Written by Jordan Villella June 02, 2021

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