4 performance innovations pro cyclists are using at the 2026 Tour de France
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UCI defends nighttime anti-doping tests at Tour de France: “the fight against doping is an absolute priority”
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MAHLE’s new M40 motor system is here and has a suite of new features that amplify every ride
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Paul Seixas carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders, but what makes the 19-year-old cyclist so good?
Paul Seixas is the youngest Tour de France rider in 89 years. His meteoric rise is a continuation of modern cycling’s obsession with youth
Cinelli’s Aeroscoop: inside the rebirth of performance at Cinelli
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Is doping a problem at the Tour de France?
There have been no major scandals since the Armstrong era and anti-doping measures have been toughened up, but the issue hasn't disappeared
New Specialized Levo R Ultralight is the 'fastest Levo ever' – and it's cheaper than the S-Works version
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Tom Pidcock used $1,000 cooling gloves for Tour de France time trial
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Editor's Highlights
'Teams that build AI programmes will win races' – how artificial intelligence is changing the Tour de France and pro cycling
Advanced analytics are helping Tour de France teams move beyond traditional coaching methods, using performance data, environmental factors and recovery metrics to build a more complete picture of rider fitness and unlock marginal gains.
These 2 Tour de France rule changes could reshape the 2026 race
How updates to the Tour's rules could shape the early GC and green jersey battles
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