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Scott Addict Gravel first ride: Huge clearance and handling that saved me from a crash

Scott has rebuilt its gravel bike from scratch, borrowing the Addict road bike's position and adding 50mm tyres, a 60% compliance claim and fork mounts that move bottles towards the steering axis. Two days in the Black Forest suggest the numbers translate to the trail.

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La Vuelta 2026

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TodayMountain

Jaén →Sierra de la Pandera

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153 km · 4,060 m↑Start 13:33 · Est. finish 17:313 classified climbs

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Palma del Río →Córdoba

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181 km · 2,790 m↑Start 12:46 · Est. finish 17:313 classified climbs

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Rider safety

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Cyclocross

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Tour of Britain 2026

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Tour of Britain Men 2026

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Budget Tyre Test 2026Best budget road bike tyres 2026: I lab tested eight and one won by a landslide

Sam Gupta · 11 days ago

Women’s cycling dataWomen’s cycling is faster and better funded than ever. So why is the Grand Tour speed gap growing?

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La Vuelta Ciclista a España

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Stage 13

4 September 2026

193 km

3,313 m↑

AlmuñécarLoja

1Wout van Aert4:34:00

2Valentin Paret Peintre+0:00

3Matthew James Brennan+0:24

4Jarno Widar+0:24

5Vincenzo Albanese+0:24

6Finn Lachlan Fox Fisher-Black+0:24

7Kevin Vermaerke+0:24

8Léo Bisiaux+0:28

9Simon Dalby+0:32

10Filippo Zana+0:45

Stage 13 featured a long breakaway from the start on the climb to Venta de la Cebada. The move stayed clear through the medium-mountain terrain and gained a large advantage as the peloton let it go. On the final climb to Puerto de Granada, the front group split further before the descent to Loja. Wout van Aert then beat Valentin Paret-Peintre in a two-rider finish, with James Matthew Brennan taking third from the chase.

General Classification

1Enric Mas NicolauLeader

2Primož Roglič+1:45

3Felix Gall+2:06

4Richard Antonio Carapaz Montenegro+3:53

5Oscar Onley+4:29

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The best bike floor pumps in 2026: How to choose and five models worth buying

From road precision to tubeless setup, here's how to choose the right floor pump – plus the five best models for fast, accurate, drama-free inflation

Best Bike Travel Cases 2026 – What 40 flights and 2 snapped levers taught me about packing

I’ve flown with a bike over 40 times and learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. From Evoc to Buxumbox, here is the definitive hard vs. soft case verdict for the best 6 cases in 2026.

Best road bikes under £3000: Finding the high-performance sweet spot

Looking for pro-level performance without the pro-level debt? We break down the best road bikes under £3000, from carbon endurance machines to high-spec 'alloy superbikes'.

The best bike computer mounts of 2026: Top picks for Garmin and Wahoo

The best TPU inner tubes in 2026: Our guide to the fast, light and packable alternative

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Pinarello X Series first ride

All-new Pinarello X Series first ride: 40mm tyres, hidden storage and an endurance bike that still wants to go fast

Two months after the Dogma X, Pinarello has rebuilt its whole endurance range. Sam Gupta rode the new X7 for 70km at the launch in Italy and came back with early impressions, a full price list and some reservations about the X1.

Front light review

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Long-term review

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Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

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Bike design analysis

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L’Étape du Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to know about the Alpine epic

A 170km, 5,400m Alpine monster over Croix de Fer, Télégraphe, Galibier and Col de Sarenne before finishing above Alpe d’Huez – one of the hardest Étape du Tour editions ever.

Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026, 177km and 5,000m of climbing across four cols ending atop Alpe d'Huez: everything you need to know

Europe’s iconic bucket‑list sportive returns to Bourg d’Oisans with a colossal route over the Glandon, Télégraphe–Galibier and Alpe d’Huez. Expect 175–185 km, ~5,000–5,500 m climbing, huge scenery and an unforgettable finish.

GFNY Punta del Este 2026: wind, punchy climbs and 124km through Uruguay's Atlantic coast

GFNY Punta del Este delivers 124.2km of coastal crosswinds and short, sharp climbs through Uruguay's Maldonado hinterland. Here is everything you need to know before race day on March 15.

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Road Bikes

Is a £3,000 road bike better value now than it was a decade ago?

Shimano 105 replaced Ultegra at this price point, tyres nearly doubled in width, and rim brakes vanished entirely. A spec-level analysis of whether the 2026 buyer is actually getting more for the money.

Travel Guide

Flying with a bike in 2026: The best airlines by region, price and weight policy

Tech

From steel stacks to 117 grams: Trace Velo on the wild evolution of AliExpress bike cassettes

Tech Guide

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'Most gravel bikes are built down to a price point', Bastion launches $27,000 Panterra with Archetype aero DNA and 50mm clearance

Jun 19, 2026

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Scott Addict Gravel first ride: Huge clearance and handling that saved me from a crash

La Vuelta 2026

UCI pushes live GPS tracking and mandatory safer finish barriers after Finlay Tarling’s death

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‘The parcours can be spicy' - GC favourites get ready for Tour of Britain 2026

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‘This is the first one that I didn't have to think about', 6'9" LeBron James gets massive 32-inch Canyon Grizl

Pinarello-Q36.5 targets Henrique Bravo but reported 2028 Soudal contract complicates move

'I don’t really think about it', Ben Wiggins puts Bradley comparisons aside at Tour of Britain

Columbus takes on premium wheel giants with 1,249g Spirit 50, and it costs €3,999

Pogačar's crash blew the Vuelta open, but none of the five contenders has a clear route to red

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Tech

All-new Pinarello X Series first ride: 40mm tyres, hidden storage and an endurance bike that still wants to go fast

Magicshine HORI 1300 review: a compact, well-built front light with a strong beam

Cycplus AS2 Ultra long-term review: 12 months with the 88g e-pump that makes you forget hand pumps existed

Live rider power comes to women’s Tour of Britain broadcast in WorldTour first

The IsoSpeed era is over for Trek road bikes, and wider tyres explain why

Featured Events

L’Étape du Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to know about the Alpine epic

Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026, 177km and 5,000m of climbing across four cols ending atop Alpe d'Huez: everything you need to know

GFNY Punta del Este 2026: wind, punchy climbs and 124km through Uruguay's Atlantic coast

Training & Gear

Is a £3,000 road bike better value now than it was a decade ago?

Flying with a bike in 2026: The best airlines by region, price and weight policy

From steel stacks to 117 grams: Trace Velo on the wild evolution of AliExpress bike cassettes

Butyl, latex, TPU or sealant: The complete guide to inner tubes and tubeless tyres

Women

'Healthier and happier than ever', Fem van Empel reflects on life nine months into career pause

From speed skating to SD Worx, Eline Jansen follows a proven path into the WorldTour

Lorena Wiebes won four stages, and her Tour of Britain rivals helped make it happen

'We've got to get there in one piece', Kim Le Court targets Tour of Britain Women GC redemption

Gravel

‘This is the first one that I didn't have to think about', 6'9" LeBron James gets massive 32-inch Canyon Grizl

Justinas Leveika conquers one of cycling’s hardest challenges, winning 2,052km Silk Road Mountain Race by a day

'I want to go all in', Van Aert resets season around Vuelta, gravel and Montréal after Denmark hat-trick

'Most gravel bikes are built down to a price point', Bastion launches $27,000 Panterra with Archetype aero DNA and 50mm clearance

Tour de France

From speed skating to SD Worx, Eline Jansen follows a proven path into the WorldTour

'He needs a breather' - Brian Holm questions collarbone explanation for Vingegaard ending 2026 season

'Never, never going full gas', Bruyneel claims Pogačar saved energy for Vuelta during Tour

Tour de France Femmes passes 100 million European viewing hours as digital records tumble

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Tech

All-new Pinarello X Series first ride: 40mm tyres, hidden storage and an endurance bike that still wants to go fast

Magicshine HORI 1300 review: a compact, well-built front light with a strong beam

Cycplus AS2 Ultra long-term review: 12 months with the 88g e-pump that makes you forget hand pumps existed

Live rider power comes to women’s Tour of Britain broadcast in WorldTour first

The IsoSpeed era is over for Trek road bikes, and wider tyres explain why

Featured Events

L’Étape du Tour de France 2026: Everything you need to know about the Alpine epic

Marmotte Granfondo Alpes 2026, 177km and 5,000m of climbing across four cols ending atop Alpe d'Huez: everything you need to know

GFNY Punta del Este 2026: wind, punchy climbs and 124km through Uruguay's Atlantic coast