Really Big Rings for Really Big Teams — the Tech of the Tour de France TTT Delivered
The Tour de France opening team time trial saw fast racing, high drama, and a massive collection of exciting tech innovation.
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Spotted: Paul Seixas’ Prototype Van Rysel Super Bike at the Tour de France
Is it an all-around or climbing bike? Here's what we know so far.
All in on Aero: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs for the Tour de France
We got a look at Tadej Pogačar's Y1Rs that he will ride for the 2026 Tour de France before the race gets underway in Barcelona.
A Brief History of Time Trial Helmets at the Tour de France
TT helmets can win or lose the Tour de France. Making the fastest one has been an arms race since the 1980s.
Remco Evenepoel Defends Drastic 9 Pound Tour de France Weight Loss
Extra-lean Evenepoel fends off questions about newly optimized power-to-weight ratio as thorny issue of race weight and rider health returns to the spotlight.
The Best Rides of 2026
Explore the best rides of 2026, from iconic road routes and off-pavement adventures to gear, culture, and everyday cycling inspiration.
Castelli and Soudal Quick-Step Unveil an Ultra-Light Spine Airbag Ahead of the Tour
Weighing roughly the same as two energy gels, this highly focused prototype trades full-body coverage for targeted spine protection, and Soudal Quick-Step is already lining up to test it.
A Bike Shop on Wheels: A Look at the $1 Million of Gear Inside a Tour de France Tech Van
From $632k in Look bikes to $320k in Campagnolo wheelsets, we break down the exact cost of the inventory a WorldTour team rolls into the Tour.
Isaac del Toro Could Blow the Tour de France Apart — Even Pogačar Thinks So
While the cycling world obsesses over Paul Seixas, Tadej Pogačar points to Isaac del Toro as the rookie who could light up this Tour.
Tour de France Stage 1 Team Time Trial: Here Are All the Start Times
Pogačar and the favorites kick off the battle for the yellow jersey Saturday evening in a spectacular Barcelona TTT.
Orbea Orca Aero Review: Lotto Intermarché Gets 37mm of Tire Clearance
Orbea pairs 37mm tire capacity with a 78mm bottom bracket drop, prioritizing stability and handling for a WorldTour aero bike.
Bike Reviews
The New Specialized Crux Makes Major Changes in Search of Gravel Speed
The Crux 5 has a full slate of new shaping, features, geometry, and components as Specialized meets the gravel moment with massive improvements to the much-loved Crux platform.
Analysis
Who’s Next? As Gravel Gets Older, We Finally Have the Sport’s Next Stars
In 2026, seemingly every major race has brought a new rider to the fold as we start to look for who might succeed gravel's established stars.
Podcast
Velo Podcast: 755-Mile Ultra-Endurance Ride Through Freezing Rain and the Arctic Circle
We skip the gear reviews this week to talk with one of our writers about her unsupported, 1,215-kilometer loop through Sweden and Norway.
Gravel Must Reads
The Complete 2026 Gravel Racing Calendar
Gravel continues to grow in the United States and around the world, as engaging events create the backbone for a sport that has something for everyone.
Editors’ Picks
- SBT GRVL: Swenson and Villafañe Continue Dominance on the Champagne Gravel of Steamboat Springs
- Mike Woods Won Canadian Gravel Nationals—And Then It Got Canceled. Here’s His Account of the Race.
- Pro Gravel Racing Changed Forever at Unbound Gravel This Year
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Features
The Beekeeper Who Proved America’s New Cycling Team Could Win in Europe
Ben Oliver delivered Modern Adventure's first European victories after years racing mountain bikes, criteriums, and working odd-jobs in New Zealand.
E-Bike Reviews
Review: The Aventon Abound LR Brings GPS Tracking for Under $2000
Aventon's latest cargo e-bike isn't perfect, but it offers real utility and tech at an impressive pricepoint.
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