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Tour of Britain 2026

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

Tim Wellens arrives mentally refreshed after a difficult post-Tour period, while Lewis Askey begins his first professional race on British roads with GC ambitions.

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La Vuelta 2026

166 km · 4,460 m↑Start 13:07 · Est. finish 17:305 classified climbs

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193 km · 3,313 m↑Start 12:41 · Est. finish 17:303 classified climbs

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Tour of Britain Men 2026

How to Watch the Tour of Britain Men 2026 Live – Free Streams, TV Coverage & VPN Access from Anywhere

Vuelta Analysis

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Vuelta a España 2026

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La Vuelta 2026 Stage 1

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News Stream

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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

Live · 2.UWT

Stage 11

2 September 2026

156 km

1,363 m↑

CartagenaLorca

1James Matthew Brennan3:17:18

2Bryan Coquard+0:00

3Jordi Meeus+0:00

4Magnus Cort Nielsen+0:00

5Wout van Aert+0:00

6Hugo Hofstetter+0:00

7Bastien Tronchon+0:00

8Alessandro Romele+0:00

9Matevz Govekar+0:00

10Orluis Alberto Aular Sanabria+0:00

Stage 11 ran 156 kilometres from Cartagena to Lorca and was shaped by crosswinds, which split the peloton and brought the early break back before the finish. The race featured only the Alto de Aledo climb, and the finale used a technical run-in to Lorca. James Matthew Brennan was delivered to the front in the sprint and beat Bryan Coquard for the stage win.

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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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Front light review

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

Twin lenses, a Garmin-style interface on one face and GoPro tabs on the other, 1,300 lumens and a £70 price. The HORI 1300 impressed on the road, with two caveats buyers need to know before ordering.

Long-term review

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Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

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Bike design analysis

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

Cycling tech

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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.

Training & Gear

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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

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Tech

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

La Vuelta 2026

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News Stream

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

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

Is Movistar’s culture too tough on their riders when injured or ill?

Cycling teams spend months finding sponsors. This tech founder raised $5,125 in 15 hours selling ad space on a bike she doesn't yet own

‘I'm not going to create any false mystery' – Thomas Voeckler names Paul Seixas, 19, as France's leader for Montréal Worlds

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Tech

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

Tesla's first bike has no pedals or brakes, and costs $225

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

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

'The spring was a bit underwhelming', Pfeiffer Georgi embraces freedom to attack at Tour of Britain Women

Gravel

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

'I have never recovered so smoothly from a Classic', Wout van Aert makes surprise return at Marly Grav gravel race

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

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

Tesla's first bike has no pedals or brakes, and costs $225

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