{"id":2038923,"date":"2026-07-11T08:58:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038923"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T05:58:00","slug":"tech-randoms-from-the-tour-de-france-techy-silly-and-curious-finds-from-the-biggest-race-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2038923","title":{"rendered":"Tech randoms from the Tour de France \u2013 Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Culture\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tech randoms from the Tour de France \u2013 Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world<\/h1>\n<div class=\"kiosq-member-label\" data-component-name=\"Article:Hero:KiosqPaywallLabels\"><span class=\"kiosq-member-label-text\"><br \/>\nMEMBER EXCLUSIVE<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-center mx-auto max-sm:text-center max-sm:items-center\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJosh Croxton <\/span><span class=\"font-normal vds-collabs\"><br \/>\nContributions by<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta max-sm:justify-center\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-11T08:58:00Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n11 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Sometimes, when following the Tour de France on the hunt for new tech, we spot some unusual stuff too<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-750-80.jpg.webp 750w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text font-article-copy\">It&#8217;s giving emu<\/span><span class=\"credit font-article-copy\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"m-0!\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f60db352-7c6d-11f1-8a6a-0f40ca13b410\">Each year, when the Tour de France rolls round, the tech team at <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> heads to the Grand D\u00e9part before the race and, as we affectionately describe it, do a tour of hotel car parks. More specifically, we meet each team in turn, often in a somewhat random order, and eye up their bikes to create our mega Grand D\u00e9part tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p>This year, with stage 1 being a team time trial, we spent the whole of Saturday bouncing from bus to bus, pulling together our team time trial tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f60db352-7c6d-11f1-8a6a-0f40ca13b410-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Most teams are very accommodating. Both Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG kindly dug out their respective leaders&#8217; road and time trial bikes for standalone galleries; Lidl-Trek provided iced coffees, NSN let us have a nosey about the mechanics&#8217; truck, and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe kindly (albeit accidentally) left us a van door open. Oops\/thanks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But as well as all that, while we&#8217;re in and amongst the action, we get to see some unusual stuff. Things that are either out of place, downright cool, or just simply funny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This gallery is where you&#8217;ll find those things. I&#8217;ve rounded up 30 images of just that: silly things, new things, and a photo of a saddle that looks like a curious emu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db46a-7c6d-11f1-a982-33d4e315db05\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db4e2-7c6d-11f1-9d25-bbda33323eee\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Starting with an intentionally over-exposed image of something that was initially flagged to me by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe&#8217;s head of engineering, Dan Bigham. It&#8217;s Victor Campenaerts, who appears to have stuffed his radio under his armpit, rather than putting it on his chest (as is the current trend) or on his back like they did before they realised how bad it was for aerodynamics. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db546-7c6d-11f1-bc87-c18abbecffc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-2337-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db5b4-7c6d-11f1-8972-619bec057d7b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is one of the NSN mechanics coolly riding a \u00a315k time trial bike across a busy car park, wheeling another \u00a315k time trial bike to his side. You see this in cyclo-cross often, but you&#8217;ve got to appreciate the skill and confidence. And there&#8217;s definitely some extra risk here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db60e-7c6d-11f1-92e6-3f5397f4fc7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db672-7c6d-11f1-abb1-a9bb136bbee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of mechanics, I really appreciated Jos\u00e9 Rodriguez Gil going the extra mile, towelling off the front wheel of each of his riders&#8217; bikes in turn, literally lifting the front end of the bike to spin the wheel and cover off all of the tyre, even though the riders were using the bikes to warm up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db6d6-7c6d-11f1-8c80-8f049712f7a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db730-7c6d-11f1-951c-b5ad6bc1c3c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of talk about aero fabrics and pre-cooling optimisations, but sometimes a bracelet means enough to you that you&#8217;ll happily wear it, no matter what. Unfortunately, Florian Lipowitz was a little too focused on the task at hand to want to chat, so exactly what this bracelet means to him remains a mystery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db794-7c6d-11f1-be28-112e3ebb39c7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db7f8-7c6d-11f1-ab7d-7bad570be106\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The same applies here to Warren Barguil&#8217;s bracelet. The word &#8216;dad&#8217; give us a clue, but I was unable to find out whether it referred to Barguil&#8217;s own father Denis, or Warren as a dad himself, in the form of a gift from his own children, Frank and Oscar.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db85c-7c6d-11f1-a51d-7b5b6b3a2854\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b50d4-7c7c-11f1-a7b3-c5842a19f17d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s unclear what this extra disc is on the Lidl-Trek heart rate monitors. I&#8217;m assuming it&#8217;s a breathing sensor from TymeWear, who are more famously involved with Visma-Lease a Bike, but I can&#8217;t find any evidence of a partnership between them and Lidl-Trek. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db8b6-7c6d-11f1-909c-a9f0f820ed53\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db91a-7c6d-11f1-8d42-2f666bd4deb1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one&#8217;s fun, from the Lidl-Trek team. They each had a different coloured strip on their overshoes to help each rider identify other riders, to know when to slot back into the line without needing to look around. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db97e-7c6d-11f1-9502-ed38af0ea961\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db9d8-7c6d-11f1-80e0-a1684386703f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>They also had colour-matched stips on their bikes&#8217; forks and seatstays to achieve the same goal. This is an idea coined by Alex Dowsett at XDS-Astana, and has the added bonus of making it easier for the team car to see which riders are where, and be quicker to respond if they have an issue. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dba3c-7c6d-11f1-b488-4328a8e90e0b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbaa0-7c6d-11f1-80e1-675004ef92ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here&#8217;s a photo of Netcompany Ineos&#8217; Briton, Josh Tarling, wearing a skinsuit with the zip down the back. Nothing unusual here, right?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbb04-7c6d-11f1-84c7-87973ec43ee2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbb5e-7c6d-11f1-9c65-c16d13d63d71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>But wait&#8230; he also has a zip down the front!? Now that&#8217;s unusual.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbbc2-7c6d-11f1-a55d-b31dd27c2e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbc26-7c6d-11f1-bcc6-0d71c13447fc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I had a lot of time for this TTT Day Plan provided to the Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 staff, with to-the-minute precision on the schedule for each rider, and rules around who&#8217;s allowed on the bus, and which car each rider will be travelling in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbc8a-7c6d-11f1-a0f1-872e98d92b95\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbce4-7c6d-11f1-8763-195b09ff85d3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis rocked up to the start area with two (presumably) inhaler sticks up his nose. These are likely doused in menthol or eucalyptus to help open up the airways. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbd48-7c6d-11f1-afe6-d7e4c109b710\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbdac-7c6d-11f1-843f-4f6b5fe0cd19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>A couple of Van der Poel-isms now. This one was actually in use by the whole Alpecin-Premier Tech team. They had Wahoo Speed sensors fitted to their which I&#8217;m told was to improve the accuracy of the speed data being sent to their Wahoo computers. This is because riding in a paceline is more about holding a consistent speed than a set power, especially as you roll through to the front, where your required power increases, but required speed doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbe06-7c6d-11f1-aa1f-6bbd87aa4a17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbe74-7c6d-11f1-be69-91077623f964\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And now Van der Poel&#8217;s Wahoo computer, ready to roll a few minutes before their start. No fancy metrics, just speed and power. Absolute legend. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbed8-7c6d-11f1-af73-3b77ba8d4bcf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbf3c-7c6d-11f1-a6d6-ad05061c1e39\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of computers, Netcompany Ineos all had the smallest available option from Garmin; the Edge 130. Smaller is lighter, and presumably more aero too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbf96-7c6d-11f1-aedf-9d3f33966684\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b51e2-7c7c-11f1-8216-ef75bc8122ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Of all the cooling hacks, this one from TotalEnergies went under the radar as Ineos&#8217; arms in buckets grabbed the headlines. Instead of the riders warming up under the shade of an awning off the side of the bus, their turbo trainers and rollers were set up in the air-conditioned sanctuary of the mechanics&#8217; truck. Smart!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5250-7c7c-11f1-8046-1be62e81180c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b52b4-7c7c-11f1-ba50-f33a109a696b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one also went unnoticed by a lot of people, except Ellis Pullinger (aka CyclingSpy) who pointed out to me that Alpecin-Premier Tech had rigged up a water line into their bus awning to spray mist onto the riders to help them stay cool as they warmed up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbffa-7c6d-11f1-88e0-d1024b278073\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5322-7c7c-11f1-baaa-3bdb686b4dd6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one was an odd one. Simply placed in the corner of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9&#8217;s allocated bus area at the start of the TTT, they had this gold-coloured bottle, branded with Lotto, Precision Hydration, and Garmin, locked in a perspex box. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc054-7c6d-11f1-bc38-53faefcf5e1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5390-7c7c-11f1-812e-db40dac518a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I really liked this hack from Visma-Lease a Bike. Each bike had a number sticker placed here on the head top tube. Jamie Lowden initially joked this was a power target, but soon confirmed it&#8217;s actually the last three digits of the power meter ID, making it much easier to find and pair, when surrounded by dozens of other bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc0b8-7c6d-11f1-ad32-85b6fa864fa5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b53f4-7c7c-11f1-b26e-d7da79a59f99\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>First unveiled by Ineos Grenadiers a couple of seasons back, Tom Pidcock&#8217;s clearly taken this hack over to Pinarello-Q36.5, as they have started placing the race transponder in the wake of the fork&#8217;s dropout. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc11c-7c6d-11f1-9143-594937a9b896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5462-7c7c-11f1-8d66-2957dc9eafe5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Far from the weirdest helmets on show at a bike race nowadays, but this row of Tudor Pro Cycling&#8217;s Oakley helmets caught my eye, because when you look closely, they&#8217;re all slightly different. The shape of each visor and how it interacts with the red shell above it are all slightly different. And I like that the little red covers, yet to be fitted to some of the helmets, are stacked up in the corner. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc180-7c6d-11f1-bd0b-e537c1098803\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b54c6-7c7c-11f1-87ae-4b499b4dbcbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Excuse me sir, I believe you&#8217;ve got your shorts on inside out\u2026 What do you mean they&#8217;re designed like that?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc23e-7c6d-11f1-b12d-9b8b54589c41\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5598-7c7c-11f1-b814-711598324370\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Red Bull gives you wings! Although when they came up with that slogan, I imagine they had visions of a more impressive bird than a pigeon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2a2-7c6d-11f1-b528-3b3f75516f45\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5606-7c7c-11f1-b4b8-75162dbfa7de\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I spotted this at the Bahrain Victorious hotel. It&#8217;s essentially an ice bath in a van, and I understand it&#8217;s following the team through the whole race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2fc-7c6d-11f1-9858-adcc5f71fe92\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b566a-7c7c-11f1-bc4e-6f8e0f3a17b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Why is this saddle giving emu vibes?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc360-7c6d-11f1-a225-4fb9502d6c90\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b56d8-7c7c-11f1-b596-9b73a7fa80ef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I love a sneaky look inside a mechanics&#8217; truck, and here at NSN, this overview of each riders&#8217; preferences for what the extra button on a SRAM shifter does. Apparently, every time you swap from 1x to 2x (and swap the power meter with it) it resets and needs re-configuring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc3c4-7c6d-11f1-a6a1-c52f2ae1ea63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b573c-7c7c-11f1-8032-83da12e826bd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I also love that Visma-Lease a Bike have a collection of staff bikes in each size, so if you want to go for a spin during your workday, you can! Just grab a bike and go.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc428-7c6d-11f1-bc4c-abdcf7e157d6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b57aa-7c7c-11f1-86ce-430222c48e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>To wrap this up, I couldn&#8217;t help but fanboy over seeing Andr\u00e9s Iniesta&#8217;s bike, and later Iniesta himself. I refrained from asking for a photo, but my Dad would have been very impressed, so maybe next time. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5804-7c7c-11f1-a23c-9313e2123395\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5868-7c7c-11f1-93cc-554e06b437cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of Iniesta, every member of the NSN team &#8211; riders and staff &#8211; were wearing Mikakus shoes, which is a new shoe brand launched by Iniesta himself and run by his wife Anna Ortiz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Premium Tech Galleries<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-jsfqj4bLCR3rjEDbWwmTnm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-jsfqj4bLCR3rjEDbWwmTnm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__contributors\"><span class=\"author__contributors-text\">With contributions from<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"author__contributors-list\">\n<li class=\"author__contributor-item\"><span class=\"author__contributor-name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/span>Tech writer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New helmets from KASK and POC, loads of aero tape hacks, and two new prototype bikes: It&#8217;s time for the 2026 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part mega tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cooling hacks, prototype bikes and new TT groupset parts: Tour de France TTT tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France\u2019s eleven most marginal gains &#8211; The most comically minuscule upgrades on the world\u2019s fastest bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Prototype bikes and self-lubing chains: We peel back the mud at the Unbound Gravel finish line to reveal some curious tech choices<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">EIGHT new gravel bikes, unreleased Enve whoppers, secret tyres, and even a new groupset \u2013 Monster Traka tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eurobike Tech Gallery: Unreleased gravel machines, crazy aero builds and futuristic concept bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes tech gallery: New gravel wheels, crazy bar tape jobs, and sponsor incorrect tyres<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the future of cycling tech? Dozens of new brands reveal crazy designs at China Cycle &#8211; tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Alpecin-Premier Tech relying on old school bike tech for Tour de France team time trial success<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Culture<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Stage 8: All the broadcasters and live streams as we head for another sprint day<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Stage 6: All the broadcasters and live streams for key day in Pyrenees<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Here&#8217;s where you can watch the Tour de France for free<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quiz! Can you name every Tour de France foreign start?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Peacock is the only place to watch live Tour de France 2026 coverage in the US. Grab a 12-month subscription deal and enjoy uninterrupted live coverage<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why do cyclists shave their legs \u2013 Speed, hygiene, or just aesthetics?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Save up to $372.60 on a NordVPN subscription \u2013 Lock down your Tour de France viewing from anywhere this summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV information, official broadcasters<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is heat training playing with fire? There are hidden risks, but here&#8217;s how to do it safely<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tips to stay cool and safe when cycling in the heat<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TNT Sports strikes deal to keep Tour de France on free-to-air TV in the UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz are putting on a happy face at the Tour de France, but I&#8217;m not really buying it \u2013 is anyone?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France organisers wanted &#8216;suspense to the end&#8217; but the Tourmalet stage design backfired dramatically \u2013 and they should have seen it coming<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sprints underrated, mountains overrated? We just had a huge debate about which Tour de France stages are more exciting, and want to know your thoughts<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Will Tadej Poga\u010dar beat Mark Cavendish&#8217;s Tour de France stage wins record? Crunching the numbers<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Early access: Cyclingnews subscribers get first eyes on our Cannondale SuperSix Evo video review<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How do riders stay cool at the Tour de France? Alcohol sprays and frozen carbs are just the tip of the iceberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; Which setup will prove fastest?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cooling hacks, prototype bikes and new TT groupset parts: Tour de France TTT tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New helmets from KASK and POC, loads of aero tape hacks, and two new prototype bikes: It&#8217;s time for the 2026 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part mega tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold slams Biniam Girmay for Tour de France sprint intimidation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;Thanks to the GC contenders for this respect&#8217; 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More specifically, we meet each team in turn, often in a somewhat random order, and eye up their bikes to create our mega Grand D\u00e9part tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p>This year, with stage 1 being a team time trial, we spent the whole of Saturday bouncing from bus to bus, pulling together our team time trial tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f60db352-7c6d-11f1-8a6a-0f40ca13b410-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Most teams are very accommodating. Both Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG kindly dug out their respective leaders&#8217; road and time trial bikes for standalone galleries; Lidl-Trek provided iced coffees, NSN let us have a nosey about the mechanics&#8217; truck, and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe kindly (albeit accidentally) left us a van door open. Oops\/thanks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But as well as all that, while we&#8217;re in and amongst the action, we get to see some unusual stuff. Things that are either out of place, downright cool, or just simply funny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This gallery is where you&#8217;ll find those things. I&#8217;ve rounded up 30 images of just that: silly things, new things, and a photo of a saddle that looks like a curious emu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db46a-7c6d-11f1-a982-33d4e315db05\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db4e2-7c6d-11f1-9d25-bbda33323eee\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Starting with an intentionally over-exposed image of something that was initially flagged to me by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe&#8217;s head of engineering, Dan Bigham. It&#8217;s Victor Campenaerts, who appears to have stuffed his radio under his armpit, rather than putting it on his chest (as is the current trend) or on his back like they did before they realised how bad it was for aerodynamics. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db546-7c6d-11f1-bc87-c18abbecffc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-2337-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db5b4-7c6d-11f1-8972-619bec057d7b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is one of the NSN mechanics coolly riding a \u00a315k time trial bike across a busy car park, wheeling another \u00a315k time trial bike to his side. You see this in cyclo-cross often, but you&#8217;ve got to appreciate the skill and confidence. And there&#8217;s definitely some extra risk here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db60e-7c6d-11f1-92e6-3f5397f4fc7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db672-7c6d-11f1-abb1-a9bb136bbee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of mechanics, I really appreciated Jos\u00e9 Rodriguez Gil going the extra mile, towelling off the front wheel of each of his riders&#8217; bikes in turn, literally lifting the front end of the bike to spin the wheel and cover off all of the tyre, even though the riders were using the bikes to warm up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db6d6-7c6d-11f1-8c80-8f049712f7a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db730-7c6d-11f1-951c-b5ad6bc1c3c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of talk about aero fabrics and pre-cooling optimisations, but sometimes a bracelet means enough to you that you&#8217;ll happily wear it, no matter what. Unfortunately, Florian Lipowitz was a little too focused on the task at hand to want to chat, so exactly what this bracelet means to him remains a mystery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db794-7c6d-11f1-be28-112e3ebb39c7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db7f8-7c6d-11f1-ab7d-7bad570be106\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The same applies here to Warren Barguil&#8217;s bracelet. The word &#8216;dad&#8217; give us a clue, but I was unable to find out whether it referred to Barguil&#8217;s own father Denis, or Warren as a dad himself, in the form of a gift from his own children, Frank and Oscar.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db85c-7c6d-11f1-a51d-7b5b6b3a2854\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b50d4-7c7c-11f1-a7b3-c5842a19f17d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s unclear what this extra disc is on the Lidl-Trek heart rate monitors. I&#8217;m assuming it&#8217;s a breathing sensor from TymeWear, who are more famously involved with Visma-Lease a Bike, but I can&#8217;t find any evidence of a partnership between them and Lidl-Trek. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db8b6-7c6d-11f1-909c-a9f0f820ed53\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db91a-7c6d-11f1-8d42-2f666bd4deb1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one&#8217;s fun, from the Lidl-Trek team. They each had a different coloured strip on their overshoes to help each rider identify other riders, to know when to slot back into the line without needing to look around. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db97e-7c6d-11f1-9502-ed38af0ea961\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db9d8-7c6d-11f1-80e0-a1684386703f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>They also had colour-matched stips on their bikes&#8217; forks and seatstays to achieve the same goal. This is an idea coined by Alex Dowsett at XDS-Astana, and has the added bonus of making it easier for the team car to see which riders are where, and be quicker to respond if they have an issue. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dba3c-7c6d-11f1-b488-4328a8e90e0b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbaa0-7c6d-11f1-80e1-675004ef92ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here&#8217;s a photo of Netcompany Ineos&#8217; Briton, Josh Tarling, wearing a skinsuit with the zip down the back. Nothing unusual here, right?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbb04-7c6d-11f1-84c7-87973ec43ee2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbb5e-7c6d-11f1-9c65-c16d13d63d71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>But wait&#8230; he also has a zip down the front!? Now that&#8217;s unusual.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbbc2-7c6d-11f1-a55d-b31dd27c2e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbc26-7c6d-11f1-bcc6-0d71c13447fc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I had a lot of time for this TTT Day Plan provided to the Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 staff, with to-the-minute precision on the schedule for each rider, and rules around who&#8217;s allowed on the bus, and which car each rider will be travelling in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbc8a-7c6d-11f1-a0f1-872e98d92b95\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbce4-7c6d-11f1-8763-195b09ff85d3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis rocked up to the start area with two (presumably) inhaler sticks up his nose. These are likely doused in menthol or eucalyptus to help open up the airways. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbd48-7c6d-11f1-afe6-d7e4c109b710\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbdac-7c6d-11f1-843f-4f6b5fe0cd19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>A couple of Van der Poel-isms now. This one was actually in use by the whole Alpecin-Premier Tech team. They had Wahoo Speed sensors fitted to their which I&#8217;m told was to improve the accuracy of the speed data being sent to their Wahoo computers. This is because riding in a paceline is more about holding a consistent speed than a set power, especially as you roll through to the front, where your required power increases, but required speed doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbe06-7c6d-11f1-aa1f-6bbd87aa4a17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbe74-7c6d-11f1-be69-91077623f964\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And now Van der Poel&#8217;s Wahoo computer, ready to roll a few minutes before their start. No fancy metrics, just speed and power. Absolute legend. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbed8-7c6d-11f1-af73-3b77ba8d4bcf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbf3c-7c6d-11f1-a6d6-ad05061c1e39\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of computers, Netcompany Ineos all had the smallest available option from Garmin; the Edge 130. Smaller is lighter, and presumably more aero too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbf96-7c6d-11f1-aedf-9d3f33966684\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b51e2-7c7c-11f1-8216-ef75bc8122ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Of all the cooling hacks, this one from TotalEnergies went under the radar as Ineos&#8217; arms in buckets grabbed the headlines. Instead of the riders warming up under the shade of an awning off the side of the bus, their turbo trainers and rollers were set up in the air-conditioned sanctuary of the mechanics&#8217; truck. Smart!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5250-7c7c-11f1-8046-1be62e81180c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b52b4-7c7c-11f1-ba50-f33a109a696b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one also went unnoticed by a lot of people, except Ellis Pullinger (aka CyclingSpy) who pointed out to me that Alpecin-Premier Tech had rigged up a water line into their bus awning to spray mist onto the riders to help them stay cool as they warmed up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbffa-7c6d-11f1-88e0-d1024b278073\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5322-7c7c-11f1-baaa-3bdb686b4dd6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one was an odd one. Simply placed in the corner of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9&#8217;s allocated bus area at the start of the TTT, they had this gold-coloured bottle, branded with Lotto, Precision Hydration, and Garmin, locked in a perspex box. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc054-7c6d-11f1-bc38-53faefcf5e1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5390-7c7c-11f1-812e-db40dac518a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I really liked this hack from Visma-Lease a Bike. Each bike had a number sticker placed here on the head top tube. Jamie Lowden initially joked this was a power target, but soon confirmed it&#8217;s actually the last three digits of the power meter ID, making it much easier to find and pair, when surrounded by dozens of other bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc0b8-7c6d-11f1-ad32-85b6fa864fa5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b53f4-7c7c-11f1-b26e-d7da79a59f99\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>First unveiled by Ineos Grenadiers a couple of seasons back, Tom Pidcock&#8217;s clearly taken this hack over to Pinarello-Q36.5, as they have started placing the race transponder in the wake of the fork&#8217;s dropout. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc11c-7c6d-11f1-9143-594937a9b896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5462-7c7c-11f1-8d66-2957dc9eafe5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Far from the weirdest helmets on show at a bike race nowadays, but this row of Tudor Pro Cycling&#8217;s Oakley helmets caught my eye, because when you look closely, they&#8217;re all slightly different. The shape of each visor and how it interacts with the red shell above it are all slightly different. And I like that the little red covers, yet to be fitted to some of the helmets, are stacked up in the corner. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc180-7c6d-11f1-bd0b-e537c1098803\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b54c6-7c7c-11f1-87ae-4b499b4dbcbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Excuse me sir, I believe you&#8217;ve got your shorts on inside out\u2026 What do you mean they&#8217;re designed like that?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc23e-7c6d-11f1-b12d-9b8b54589c41\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5598-7c7c-11f1-b814-711598324370\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Red Bull gives you wings! Although when they came up with that slogan, I imagine they had visions of a more impressive bird than a pigeon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2a2-7c6d-11f1-b528-3b3f75516f45\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5606-7c7c-11f1-b4b8-75162dbfa7de\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I spotted this at the Bahrain Victorious hotel. It&#8217;s essentially an ice bath in a van, and I understand it&#8217;s following the team through the whole race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2fc-7c6d-11f1-9858-adcc5f71fe92\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b566a-7c7c-11f1-bc4e-6f8e0f3a17b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Why is this saddle giving emu vibes?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc360-7c6d-11f1-a225-4fb9502d6c90\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b56d8-7c7c-11f1-b596-9b73a7fa80ef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I love a sneaky look inside a mechanics&#8217; truck, and here at NSN, this overview of each riders&#8217; preferences for what the extra button on a SRAM shifter does. Apparently, every time you swap from 1x to 2x (and swap the power meter with it) it resets and needs re-configuring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc3c4-7c6d-11f1-a6a1-c52f2ae1ea63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b573c-7c7c-11f1-8032-83da12e826bd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I also love that Visma-Lease a Bike have a collection of staff bikes in each size, so if you want to go for a spin during your workday, you can! Just grab a bike and go.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc428-7c6d-11f1-bc4c-abdcf7e157d6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b57aa-7c7c-11f1-86ce-430222c48e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>To wrap this up, I couldn&#8217;t help but fanboy over seeing Andr\u00e9s Iniesta&#8217;s bike, and later Iniesta himself. I refrained from asking for a photo, but my Dad would have been very impressed, so maybe next time. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5804-7c7c-11f1-a23c-9313e2123395\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5868-7c7c-11f1-93cc-554e06b437cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of Iniesta, every member of the NSN team &#8211; riders and staff &#8211; were wearing Mikakus shoes, which is a new shoe brand launched by Iniesta himself and run by his wife Anna Ortiz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<p>Premium Tech Galleries<\/p>\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-jsfqj4bLCR3rjEDbWwmTnm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-jsfqj4bLCR3rjEDbWwmTnm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3GXEP85KSp9eSMY5JsYqd.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Josh Croxton<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Associate Editor (Tech)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Josh is Associate Editor of Cyclingnews \u2013 leading our content on the best bikes, kit and the latest breaking tech stories from the pro peloton. He has been with us since the summer of 2019 and throughout that time he&#8217;s covered everything from buyer&#8217;s guides and deals to the latest tech news and reviews. <\/p>\n<p>On the bike, Josh has been riding and racing for over 15 years. He started out racing cross country in his teens back when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s, racing at a local and national level for Somerset-based Team Tor 2000. These days he rides indoors for convenience and fitness, and outdoors for fun on road, gravel, &#8216;cross and cross-country bikes, the latter usually with his two dogs in tow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__contributors\"><span class=\"author__contributors-text\">With contributions from<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"author__contributors-list\">\n<li class=\"author__contributor-item\"><span class=\"author__contributor-name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/span>Tech writer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New helmets from KASK and POC, loads of aero tape hacks, and two new prototype bikes: It&#8217;s time for the 2026 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part mega tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cooling hacks, prototype bikes and new TT groupset parts: Tour de France TTT tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France\u2019s eleven most marginal gains &#8211; The most comically minuscule upgrades on the world\u2019s fastest bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g2utUXQyACdKXV68JWzjD6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Prototype bikes and self-lubing chains: We peel back the mud at the Unbound Gravel finish line to reveal some curious tech choices<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/528Tg9SidQadp6SkUmgvEV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">EIGHT new gravel bikes, unreleased Enve whoppers, secret tyres, and even a new groupset \u2013 Monster Traka tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrTDCTCzjt7SqaA6aiM33B-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eurobike Tech Gallery: Unreleased gravel machines, crazy aero builds and futuristic concept bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oyZu6jurtb4bMwkqYSkNBT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes tech gallery: New gravel wheels, crazy bar tape jobs, and sponsor incorrect tyres<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yaX7DqhG8tYisdNAfaWBtF-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is this the future of cycling tech? Dozens of new brands reveal crazy designs at China Cycle &#8211; tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Alpecin-Premier Tech relying on old school bike tech for Tour de France team time trial success<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Cycling Culture<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4tJNPJaFHvPSQhyZ6c6zph-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Stage 8: All the broadcasters and live streams as we head for another sprint day<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnCGZU2LuvbmBwTvQcBBam-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Stage 6: All the broadcasters and live streams for key day in Pyrenees<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Here&#8217;s where you can watch the Tour de France for free<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gmK6UAAnbPJ6yhkQJ9AwoK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Quiz! Can you name every Tour de France foreign start?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hCTJEwtHmDobxjoKHfZttV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Peacock is the only place to watch live Tour de France 2026 coverage in the US. Grab a 12-month subscription deal and enjoy uninterrupted live coverage<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9Hx3UNA8WLF9SNYkkoAxaC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Why do cyclists shave their legs \u2013 Speed, hygiene, or just aesthetics?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HEsAUCouvKjnhYbwj5p3m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Save up to $372.60 on a NordVPN subscription \u2013 Lock down your Tour de France viewing from anywhere this summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SXz2j6Ce2P2h6pZuCxrMUo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV information, official broadcasters<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VCjESWYkcb72EwT3kcjjiH-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Is heat training playing with fire? There are hidden risks, but here&#8217;s how to do it safely<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tips to stay cool and safe when cycling in the heat<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fbfEz4J7itwYwDez9yhy49-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TNT Sports strikes deal to keep Tour de France on free-to-air TV in the UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Features<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5GkKMydgjRiJn9AQC2icrg-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz are putting on a happy face at the Tour de France, but I&#8217;m not really buying it \u2013 is anyone?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rxVp4RQLFudUum3wynmQHe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Tour de France organisers wanted &#8216;suspense to the end&#8217; but the Tourmalet stage design backfired dramatically \u2013 and they should have seen it coming<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZiomMXhFDRZ2voo7MYAiLF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">10 luxury watches of the Tour de France: The best timepieces we&#8217;ve seen from cycling&#8217;s biggest race<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M9cFvDC2BBq8LxxNTiKAX8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Sprints underrated, mountains overrated? We just had a huge debate about which Tour de France stages are more exciting, and want to know your thoughts<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hh4P2ZsrXtmWxqibv8WiZE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Will Tadej Poga\u010dar beat Mark Cavendish&#8217;s Tour de France stage wins record? Crunching the numbers<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tXsmsAnHdauKb3txzVbWVF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Road Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Early access: Cyclingnews subscribers get first eyes on our Cannondale SuperSix Evo video review<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kogAv54QjVoZVzHbqYaWoQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Uncharted terrain&#8217; builds on the legend of Alpe d&#8217;Huez at this year&#8217;s Tour de France &#8211; A retrospect of two sides to one mountain<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HzJ4jk9jTLVFUyhHDozwwY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How do riders stay cool at the Tour de France? Alcohol sprays and frozen carbs are just the tip of the iceberg<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; Which setup will prove fastest?<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bJSFVkodwVvGjKmmDG6zKj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The importance of a Tadej Poga\u010dar gift in the race against Vingegaard for Tour de France supremacy \u2013 Barcelona Grand D\u00e9part GC analysis<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G6zKNzHrkrtuTRCpkixn8T-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cooling hacks, prototype bikes and new TT groupset parts: Tour de France TTT tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hD9k4JzNbMdhoiL2ovtfx4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New helmets from KASK and POC, loads of aero tape hacks, and two new prototype bikes: It&#8217;s time for the 2026 Tour de France Grand D\u00e9part mega tech gallery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7uw3Gv6VF6kHv82oVzyViK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">S\u00f8ren W\u00e6renskjold slams Biniam Girmay for Tour de France sprint intimidation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;Thanks to the GC contenders for this respect&#8217; 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More specifically, we meet each team in turn, often in a somewhat random order, and eye up their bikes to create our mega Grand D\u00e9part tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p>This year, with stage 1 being a team time trial, we spent the whole of Saturday bouncing from bus to bus, pulling together our team time trial tech gallery.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f60db352-7c6d-11f1-8a6a-0f40ca13b410-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Most teams are very accommodating. Both Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG kindly dug out their respective leaders&#8217; road and time trial bikes for standalone galleries; Lidl-Trek provided iced coffees, NSN let us have a nosey about the mechanics&#8217; truck, and Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe kindly (albeit accidentally) left us a van door open. Oops\/thanks.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But as well as all that, while we&#8217;re in and amongst the action, we get to see some unusual stuff. Things that are either out of place, downright cool, or just simply funny.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This gallery is where you&#8217;ll find those things. I&#8217;ve rounded up 30 images of just that: silly things, new things, and a photo of a saddle that looks like a curious emu.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db46a-7c6d-11f1-a982-33d4e315db05\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nRk6qX5fcWGTLynHzu38YZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db4e2-7c6d-11f1-9d25-bbda33323eee\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Starting with an intentionally over-exposed image of something that was initially flagged to me by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe&#8217;s head of engineering, Dan Bigham. It&#8217;s Victor Campenaerts, who appears to have stuffed his radio under his armpit, rather than putting it on his chest (as is the current trend) or on his back like they did before they realised how bad it was for aerodynamics. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db546-7c6d-11f1-bc87-c18abbecffc4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-2337-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ryjnj54vow8yLGUChUyMAX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db5b4-7c6d-11f1-8972-619bec057d7b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is one of the NSN mechanics coolly riding a \u00a315k time trial bike across a busy car park, wheeling another \u00a315k time trial bike to his side. You see this in cyclo-cross often, but you&#8217;ve got to appreciate the skill and confidence. And there&#8217;s definitely some extra risk here. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db60e-7c6d-11f1-92e6-3f5397f4fc7d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TD9qwyytP4vxezgGo3UaUZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db672-7c6d-11f1-abb1-a9bb136bbee7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of mechanics, I really appreciated Jos\u00e9 Rodriguez Gil going the extra mile, towelling off the front wheel of each of his riders&#8217; bikes in turn, literally lifting the front end of the bike to spin the wheel and cover off all of the tyre, even though the riders were using the bikes to warm up.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db6d6-7c6d-11f1-8c80-8f049712f7a3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qWg9CGiEYbaoNRgnXwbbLZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db730-7c6d-11f1-951c-b5ad6bc1c3c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot of talk about aero fabrics and pre-cooling optimisations, but sometimes a bracelet means enough to you that you&#8217;ll happily wear it, no matter what. Unfortunately, Florian Lipowitz was a little too focused on the task at hand to want to chat, so exactly what this bracelet means to him remains a mystery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db794-7c6d-11f1-be28-112e3ebb39c7\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KenMo6T7E32uwHvzm6aukY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db7f8-7c6d-11f1-ab7d-7bad570be106\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The same applies here to Warren Barguil&#8217;s bracelet. The word &#8216;dad&#8217; give us a clue, but I was unable to find out whether it referred to Barguil&#8217;s own father Denis, or Warren as a dad himself, in the form of a gift from his own children, Frank and Oscar.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db85c-7c6d-11f1-a51d-7b5b6b3a2854\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfXxsEYi5B6o3bxR6wS4GZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b50d4-7c7c-11f1-a7b3-c5842a19f17d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s unclear what this extra disc is on the Lidl-Trek heart rate monitors. I&#8217;m assuming it&#8217;s a breathing sensor from TymeWear, who are more famously involved with Visma-Lease a Bike, but I can&#8217;t find any evidence of a partnership between them and Lidl-Trek. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db8b6-7c6d-11f1-909c-a9f0f820ed53\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qqGv2ErxMdhxtDtuQvVzEZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db91a-7c6d-11f1-8d42-2f666bd4deb1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one&#8217;s fun, from the Lidl-Trek team. They each had a different coloured strip on their overshoes to help each rider identify other riders, to know when to slot back into the line without needing to look around. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60db97e-7c6d-11f1-9502-ed38af0ea961\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KBMjuu5RkDd3aSoDmR6SNX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60db9d8-7c6d-11f1-80e0-a1684386703f\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>They also had colour-matched stips on their bikes&#8217; forks and seatstays to achieve the same goal. This is an idea coined by Alex Dowsett at XDS-Astana, and has the added bonus of making it easier for the team car to see which riders are where, and be quicker to respond if they have an issue. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dba3c-7c6d-11f1-b488-4328a8e90e0b\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WzcbkqSQzdFbWqvf3jUf5Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbaa0-7c6d-11f1-80e1-675004ef92ed\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Here&#8217;s a photo of Netcompany Ineos&#8217; Briton, Josh Tarling, wearing a skinsuit with the zip down the back. Nothing unusual here, right?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbb04-7c6d-11f1-84c7-87973ec43ee2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fqXv22hDuZtpwpPcQe5jzY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbb5e-7c6d-11f1-9c65-c16d13d63d71\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>But wait&#8230; he also has a zip down the front!? Now that&#8217;s unusual.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbbc2-7c6d-11f1-a55d-b31dd27c2e07\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qZHdScwrX6ced2osJGZ62Z-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbc26-7c6d-11f1-bcc6-0d71c13447fc\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I had a lot of time for this TTT Day Plan provided to the Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 staff, with to-the-minute precision on the schedule for each rider, and rules around who&#8217;s allowed on the bus, and which car each rider will be travelling in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbc8a-7c6d-11f1-a0f1-872e98d92b95\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/djdamR6AqoERxzmducQCwY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbce4-7c6d-11f1-8763-195b09ff85d3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Anthony Turgis rocked up to the start area with two (presumably) inhaler sticks up his nose. These are likely doused in menthol or eucalyptus to help open up the airways. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbd48-7c6d-11f1-afe6-d7e4c109b710\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oVB9UwAyp359bArGgNhciY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbdac-7c6d-11f1-843f-4f6b5fe0cd19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>A couple of Van der Poel-isms now. This one was actually in use by the whole Alpecin-Premier Tech team. They had Wahoo Speed sensors fitted to their which I&#8217;m told was to improve the accuracy of the speed data being sent to their Wahoo computers. This is because riding in a paceline is more about holding a consistent speed than a set power, especially as you roll through to the front, where your required power increases, but required speed doesn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbe06-7c6d-11f1-aa1f-6bbd87aa4a17\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e55aeCBb7kkWhpvus9cQQY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbe74-7c6d-11f1-be69-91077623f964\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>And now Van der Poel&#8217;s Wahoo computer, ready to roll a few minutes before their start. No fancy metrics, just speed and power. Absolute legend. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbed8-7c6d-11f1-af73-3b77ba8d4bcf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L2XouDKMuas92iBRf3HSeY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-f60dbf3c-7c6d-11f1-a6d6-ad05061c1e39\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of computers, Netcompany Ineos all had the smallest available option from Garmin; the Edge 130. Smaller is lighter, and presumably more aero too. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbf96-7c6d-11f1-aedf-9d3f33966684\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JGwcU4aGtrov65htpRmqYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b51e2-7c7c-11f1-8216-ef75bc8122ec\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Of all the cooling hacks, this one from TotalEnergies went under the radar as Ineos&#8217; arms in buckets grabbed the headlines. Instead of the riders warming up under the shade of an awning off the side of the bus, their turbo trainers and rollers were set up in the air-conditioned sanctuary of the mechanics&#8217; truck. Smart!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5250-7c7c-11f1-8046-1be62e81180c\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HK5MgFL4jY8PXG9tjNTA7F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b52b4-7c7c-11f1-ba50-f33a109a696b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one also went unnoticed by a lot of people, except Ellis Pullinger (aka CyclingSpy) who pointed out to me that Alpecin-Premier Tech had rigged up a water line into their bus awning to spray mist onto the riders to help them stay cool as they warmed up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dbffa-7c6d-11f1-88e0-d1024b278073\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUrHFcYGUrUTyCZe93kjYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5322-7c7c-11f1-baaa-3bdb686b4dd6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This one was an odd one. Simply placed in the corner of Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9&#8217;s allocated bus area at the start of the TTT, they had this gold-coloured bottle, branded with Lotto, Precision Hydration, and Garmin, locked in a perspex box. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc054-7c6d-11f1-bc38-53faefcf5e1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ECx2tJs7oLk9FhbWtb8AXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5390-7c7c-11f1-812e-db40dac518a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I really liked this hack from Visma-Lease a Bike. Each bike had a number sticker placed here on the head top tube. Jamie Lowden initially joked this was a power target, but soon confirmed it&#8217;s actually the last three digits of the power meter ID, making it much easier to find and pair, when surrounded by dozens of other bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc0b8-7c6d-11f1-ad32-85b6fa864fa5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jLHs4sZ4Z6mVvt562V7vWY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b53f4-7c7c-11f1-b26e-d7da79a59f99\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>First unveiled by Ineos Grenadiers a couple of seasons back, Tom Pidcock&#8217;s clearly taken this hack over to Pinarello-Q36.5, as they have started placing the race transponder in the wake of the fork&#8217;s dropout. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc11c-7c6d-11f1-9143-594937a9b896\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NEstdX8Gm8FqDPCD2RWaUY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5462-7c7c-11f1-8d66-2957dc9eafe5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Far from the weirdest helmets on show at a bike race nowadays, but this row of Tudor Pro Cycling&#8217;s Oakley helmets caught my eye, because when you look closely, they&#8217;re all slightly different. The shape of each visor and how it interacts with the red shell above it are all slightly different. And I like that the little red covers, yet to be fitted to some of the helmets, are stacked up in the corner. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc180-7c6d-11f1-bd0b-e537c1098803\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EhKFskVDAgC6rqr8CTomCY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b54c6-7c7c-11f1-87ae-4b499b4dbcbe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Excuse me sir, I believe you&#8217;ve got your shorts on inside out\u2026 What do you mean they&#8217;re designed like that?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc23e-7c6d-11f1-b12d-9b8b54589c41\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x6zSPjSgSvrMqWvHciWATZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5598-7c7c-11f1-b814-711598324370\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Red Bull gives you wings! Although when they came up with that slogan, I imagine they had visions of a more impressive bird than a pigeon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2a2-7c6d-11f1-b528-3b3f75516f45\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h2ShTqJqkZ35ZY459i6PRZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5606-7c7c-11f1-b4b8-75162dbfa7de\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I spotted this at the Bahrain Victorious hotel. It&#8217;s essentially an ice bath in a van, and I understand it&#8217;s following the team through the whole race.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc2fc-7c6d-11f1-9858-adcc5f71fe92\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7u2xg43vvbX2ZHxMHVAPkY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b566a-7c7c-11f1-bc4e-6f8e0f3a17b4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Why is this saddle giving emu vibes?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc360-7c6d-11f1-a225-4fb9502d6c90\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-2250-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3uT5u9QmWn6NU8TMduFkdY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b56d8-7c7c-11f1-b596-9b73a7fa80ef\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I love a sneaky look inside a mechanics&#8217; truck, and here at NSN, this overview of each riders&#8217; preferences for what the extra button on a SRAM shifter does. Apparently, every time you swap from 1x to 2x (and swap the power meter with it) it resets and needs re-configuring. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc3c4-7c6d-11f1-a6a1-c52f2ae1ea63\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/58UhGp6F9BWCmrduMhAkXY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b573c-7c7c-11f1-8032-83da12e826bd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>I also love that Visma-Lease a Bike have a collection of staff bikes in each size, so if you want to go for a spin during your workday, you can! Just grab a bike and go.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f60dc428-7c6d-11f1-bc4c-abdcf7e157d6\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FKVEcsQP9RqEKXzCBzmPXX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b57aa-7c7c-11f1-86ce-430222c48e59\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>To wrap this up, I couldn&#8217;t help but fanboy over seeing Andr\u00e9s Iniesta&#8217;s bike, and later Iniesta himself. I refrained from asking for a photo, but my Dad would have been very impressed, so maybe next time. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-115b5804-7c7c-11f1-a23c-9313e2123395\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/miLsfNQpvsNzw9pvHBxc6F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Josh Croxton \/ Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-115b5868-7c7c-11f1-93cc-554e06b437cb\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Speaking of Iniesta, every member of the NSN team &#8211; riders and staff &#8211; were wearing Mikakus shoes, which is a new shoe brand launched by Iniesta himself and run by his wife Anna Ortiz.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-culture\/tech-randoms-from-the-tour-de-france-techy-silly-and-curious-finds-from-the-biggest-race-in-the-world\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ox6Nz652vgLwdc6xakac8U-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Cycling Culture Tech randoms from the Tour de France \u2013 Techy, silly and curious finds from the biggest race in the world MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Features By Josh Croxton Contributions by Tom Wieckowski Published 11 July 2026 Sometimes, when following the Tour de France on the hunt for new tech, we spot some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-2038923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2038923"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2038923\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2038923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2038923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2038923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}