{"id":2042937,"date":"2026-07-14T09:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042937"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:30:37","slug":"vive-la-france-lapierre-rolls-out-bastille-day-frameset-at-the-tour-de-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2042937","title":{"rendered":"Vive la France: Lapierre rolls out Bastille Day frameset at the Tour de France"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XxGmUBPsoiMC89uDiewA46-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zrspdJb3qM3YYbD8eWwxm7-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    The Tour de France\u2019s eleven most marginal gains &#8211; 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Today, on Bastille Day, Team Picnic PostNL will race Stage 10 of the Tour de France on custom-painted 80th anniversary Lapierre Xelius DRS race bikes to honour 8 decades of their sponsor brand&#8217;s history and its French roots.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> was out at the Tour de France in the run up to the Grand D\u00e8part, visiting team hotels and looking at bikes and equipment. The Catalan sun was high in the sky and blazing down on us as we made our visit to Team Picnic PostNL to try and take a look at this bike ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c4bb5d6-7f5c-11f1-96b0-dbeaa5b1fc47-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not much was moving in the late afternoon heat, but we got some time with Warren Barguil&#8217;s Xelius DRS bike whilst the team mechanics worked away quietly. By Stage 10 of this Tour, punished by the furnace-like heat and UAE Team Emirate&#8217;s vice-like grip on the race, a new custom-painted machine for Bastille Day will no doubt boost rider morale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5714d5ac-7f5e-11f1-8892-f122e914e88b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This paint scheme is called &#8216;Kinetic Dust&#8217;; the concept is said to &#8216;illustrate the emotional residue of performance&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d1bc-7f5c-11f1-bbc6-9993f6cef253\" 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\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-d586b2c4-7f5f-11f1-b7bd-4d37cf216f09\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The paint scheme uses a dark blue, teal and champagne mix. The team&#8217;s riders will be aiming for champagne at the end of today&#8217;s stage. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d216-7f5c-11f1-955f-7ba0aea8c376\" 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\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-fd017d34-7f5f-11f1-a5b2-633837cbdb93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the sixth generation of the Xelius. A raw, unpainted frame weighs a claimed 740 grams; this paint scheme will add a little more. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c668b006-7f5c-11f1-a21a-6fb2a5b319c2\" 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\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2a642088-7f60-11f1-9cd3-45b6b6829541\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Michelin Power Cup S tyres for Barguil; this is currently an unreleased race tyre from Michelin, and it continues the French theme nicely. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d27a-7f5c-11f1-92b6-dda8c0dea2e4\" 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\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5b338442-7f60-11f1-9373-2999f27e984a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The \u2018Kinetic dust\u2019 paint job is said to capture the \u2018beautiful grit of performance\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d374-7f5c-11f1-ab6b-db5c09d75de5\" 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\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-8233e488-7f60-11f1-8753-d53d7033b298\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Lapierre began in Dijon in 1946; over the years, it has transitioned into making high-end race bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d400-7f5c-11f1-b349-31829676e959\" 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\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27ace-7f60-11f1-af96-574b58b33808\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Barguil&#8217;s bike had the RB167 integrated handlebar fitted, and it was pretty much slammed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d48c-7f5c-11f1-a9a6-2504b299f077\" 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\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27b64-7f60-11f1-ab9f-23a805912798\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The under\/in-stem routing caught my eye; it&#8217;s a small help in seeing where the brake hoses are going when building the bike up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d4fa-7f5c-11f1-aaba-f76c73935512\" 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\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf79d0-7f61-11f1-b07b-9580675674b3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s a full Dura-Ace groupset for the Team Picnic bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d55e-7f5c-11f1-ad50-513db95bb59e\" 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\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf7a48-7f61-11f1-95a1-239acac47380\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Lapierre &#8216;split stay&#8217; seatstay design is one of the most eye-catching parts of the frame. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d61c-7f5c-11f1-9a87-7bbe48cb4260\" 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\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-767148ec-7f61-11f1-9449-5b4226723076\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The seat stays run alongside the seat tube without making contact; the idea is that it leaves the seat tube more free to flex for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d676-7f5c-11f1-a50e-63384f24d3db\" 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\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbc70-7f62-11f1-abdd-cf471ff7d8cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Spot the white paint marker for Barguil&#8217;s seat post height. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d5b8-7f5c-11f1-86ee-6d2f72ddea4c\" 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\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbce8-7f62-11f1-919b-f5d30685d8d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The team use Italian Ursus Arya carbon-spoked 50mm wheels paired with the Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d6d0-7f5c-11f1-8ca9-c5746f479c2c\" 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\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbd60-7f62-11f1-a294-03c5ec1d3316\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We don&#8217;t really know anything about these Michelin tyres yet; they will be a top-end racing model, with quite long tubeless valve stems here for Barguil. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed7490a2-7f5c-11f1-bfe1-190f8c8dfbad\" 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\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbdd8-7f62-11f1-8294-b181f13a710c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Finally, we noticed this subtle nod to 80 years of work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6w54kEWJdQscGfiY3JVTWZ-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\">Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-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\">How much does a Tour de France bike cost?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-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 Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pinarello-Q36.5 launch limited edition kit for Tour de France as team leader Tom Pidcock returns to race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-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\">All the special kits for the Tour de France \u2013\u00a0Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe unveil switch-out jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 Pro Bikes<\/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\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-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\">160mm cranks, time-trial tyres and an aero saddle &#8211; race leader Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s Tour de France race bike sweats the details<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-320-80.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\">Aero bottom bracket, special bolts, and a \u20ac460 saddle: No stone left unturned for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Tour de France bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-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\">Time trial bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago TT2 vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo P5, who has the best setup?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-320-80.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\">Stage 2 of Tour of Slovenia neutralised for nearly 30 minutes due to crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-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 Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I can&#8217;t understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Poga\u010dar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps &#8211; Sean Kelly&#8217;s Tour column<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black 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Today, on Bastille Day, Team Picnic PostNL will race Stage 10 of the Tour de France on custom-painted 80th anniversary Lapierre Xelius DRS race bikes to honour 8 decades of their sponsor brand&#8217;s history and its French roots.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> was out at the Tour de France in the run up to the Grand D\u00e8part, visiting team hotels and looking at bikes and equipment. The Catalan sun was high in the sky and blazing down on us as we made our visit to Team Picnic PostNL to try and take a look at this bike ahead of the race.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2c4bb5d6-7f5c-11f1-96b0-dbeaa5b1fc47-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Not much was moving in the late afternoon heat, but we got some time with Warren Barguil&#8217;s Xelius DRS bike whilst the team mechanics worked away quietly. By Stage 10 of this Tour, punished by the furnace-like heat and UAE Team Emirate&#8217;s vice-like grip on the race, a new custom-painted machine for Bastille Day will no doubt boost rider morale.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">100 individually numbered framesets of this Xelius DRS will be available globally in small, medium and large sizes, and will set you back \u20ac4,499.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Bastille Day always produces some explosive racing exploits at the Tour, and this 80th anniversary Xelius may well write a fresh page in the Lapierre history book today.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5714d5ac-7f5e-11f1-8892-f122e914e88b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This paint scheme is called &#8216;Kinetic Dust&#8217;; the concept is said to &#8216;illustrate the emotional residue of performance&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d1bc-7f5c-11f1-bbc6-9993f6cef253\" 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\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-d586b2c4-7f5f-11f1-b7bd-4d37cf216f09\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The paint scheme uses a dark blue, teal and champagne mix. The team&#8217;s riders will be aiming for champagne at the end of today&#8217;s stage. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d216-7f5c-11f1-955f-7ba0aea8c376\" 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\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-fd017d34-7f5f-11f1-a5b2-633837cbdb93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the sixth generation of the Xelius. A raw, unpainted frame weighs a claimed 740 grams; this paint scheme will add a little more. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c668b006-7f5c-11f1-a21a-6fb2a5b319c2\" 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\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2a642088-7f60-11f1-9cd3-45b6b6829541\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Michelin Power Cup S tyres for Barguil; this is currently an unreleased race tyre from Michelin, and it continues the French theme nicely. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d27a-7f5c-11f1-92b6-dda8c0dea2e4\" 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\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5b338442-7f60-11f1-9373-2999f27e984a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The \u2018Kinetic dust\u2019 paint job is said to capture the \u2018beautiful grit of performance\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d374-7f5c-11f1-ab6b-db5c09d75de5\" 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\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-8233e488-7f60-11f1-8753-d53d7033b298\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Lapierre began in Dijon in 1946; over the years, it has transitioned into making high-end race bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d400-7f5c-11f1-b349-31829676e959\" 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\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27ace-7f60-11f1-af96-574b58b33808\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Barguil&#8217;s bike had the RB167 integrated handlebar fitted, and it was pretty much slammed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d48c-7f5c-11f1-a9a6-2504b299f077\" 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\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27b64-7f60-11f1-ab9f-23a805912798\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The under\/in-stem routing caught my eye; it&#8217;s a small help in seeing where the brake hoses are going when building the bike up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d4fa-7f5c-11f1-aaba-f76c73935512\" 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\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf79d0-7f61-11f1-b07b-9580675674b3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s a full Dura-Ace groupset for the Team Picnic bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d55e-7f5c-11f1-ad50-513db95bb59e\" 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\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf7a48-7f61-11f1-95a1-239acac47380\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Lapierre &#8216;split stay&#8217; seatstay design is one of the most eye-catching parts of the frame. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d61c-7f5c-11f1-9a87-7bbe48cb4260\" 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\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-767148ec-7f61-11f1-9449-5b4226723076\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The seat stays run alongside the seat tube without making contact; the idea is that it leaves the seat tube more free to flex for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d676-7f5c-11f1-a50e-63384f24d3db\" 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\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbc70-7f62-11f1-abdd-cf471ff7d8cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Spot the white paint marker for Barguil&#8217;s seat post height. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d5b8-7f5c-11f1-86ee-6d2f72ddea4c\" 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\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbce8-7f62-11f1-919b-f5d30685d8d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The team use Italian Ursus Arya carbon-spoked 50mm wheels paired with the Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d6d0-7f5c-11f1-8ca9-c5746f479c2c\" 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\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbd60-7f62-11f1-a294-03c5ec1d3316\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We don&#8217;t really know anything about these Michelin tyres yet; they will be a top-end racing model, with quite long tubeless valve stems here for Barguil. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed7490a2-7f5c-11f1-bfe1-190f8c8dfbad\" 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\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbdd8-7f62-11f1-8294-b181f13a710c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Finally, we noticed this subtle nod to 80 years of work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 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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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z7xtiN77VfnV6WCwcRsZVh-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\">How much does a Tour de France bike cost?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t3egnEncW4vZV3Fj82UjZb-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 Kit &amp; Accessories<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pinarello-Q36.5 launch limited edition kit for Tour de France as team leader Tom Pidcock returns to race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Z3SRX697ucsugFnM9GEhQV-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\">All the special kits for the Tour de France \u2013\u00a0Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe unveil switch-out jersey<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 Pro Bikes<\/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\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sjyF46eBBjhmN8xCW6shJa-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\">160mm cranks, time-trial tyres and an aero saddle &#8211; race leader Jonas Vingegaard&#8217;s Tour de France race bike sweats the details<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QWqHFK4CkcGLmKzBqf8Zs6-320-80.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\">Aero bottom bracket, special bolts, and a \u20ac460 saddle: No stone left unturned for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Tour de France bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vut9BgdyEgtLTgaaBsL38i-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\">Time trial bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago TT2 vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo P5, who has the best setup?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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 class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vUrytX6acKkkZhFgBLDNR7-320-80.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\">Stage 2 of Tour of Slovenia neutralised for nearly 30 minutes due to crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5wbYcDhxbQvkdFcVyDeQhj-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 Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">I can&#8217;t understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Poga\u010dar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps &#8211; Sean Kelly&#8217;s Tour column<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGLnf6uKyzpK5mjrkUCdH4-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">In this extreme heat there&#8217;s less room to hide, it&#8217;s like you&#8217;re at altitude and some riders adapt better than others &#8211; Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s Tour de France diary<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYPGxQTakxaJUTn9ufEBUE-500-80.png.webp 500w, 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my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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\/mvcXYcNijBaZm5khzjireP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mvcXYcNijBaZm5khzjireP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mvcXYcNijBaZm5khzjireP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mvcXYcNijBaZm5khzjireP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mvcXYcNijBaZm5khzjireP-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\">Fuelling the Tour de France: We compare the calorie burn to a Wimbledon final, a World Cup game, and a Big Mac<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tour de France bikes: A complete equipment guide for the 2026 race<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x9BSfo36iZeA3YEfRdNPk5-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">More unreleased bikes than ever before in tech rehearsal for the Tour de France \u2013 Mega Dauphin\u00e9 tech gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qH6rS8vkdJbWD4p7rkR8Cj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Up close and personal with Matej Mohori\u010d&#8217;s custom Bianchi Specialissima RC for the Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d14e-7f5c-11f1-a36f-af714bfc6a5b\" 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\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E5yV764NddTvoqqg3Yf5BQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5714d5ac-7f5e-11f1-8892-f122e914e88b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This paint scheme is called &#8216;Kinetic Dust&#8217;; the concept is said to &#8216;illustrate the emotional residue of performance&#8217;.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d1bc-7f5c-11f1-bbc6-9993f6cef253\" 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\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/panabaBvvfqPVZhxrfxm4Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-d586b2c4-7f5f-11f1-b7bd-4d37cf216f09\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The paint scheme uses a dark blue, teal and champagne mix. The team&#8217;s riders will be aiming for champagne at the end of today&#8217;s stage. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d216-7f5c-11f1-955f-7ba0aea8c376\" 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\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YAVYnz3SPReFeBiyf6TGyP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-fd017d34-7f5f-11f1-a5b2-633837cbdb93\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>This is the sixth generation of the Xelius. A raw, unpainted frame weighs a claimed 740 grams; this paint scheme will add a little more. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c668b006-7f5c-11f1-a21a-6fb2a5b319c2\" 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\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kc2dMXejKc2ZE6ouUCxTaM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-2a642088-7f60-11f1-9cd3-45b6b6829541\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Michelin Power Cup S tyres for Barguil; this is currently an unreleased race tyre from Michelin, and it continues the French theme nicely. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d27a-7f5c-11f1-92b6-dda8c0dea2e4\" 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\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PpvHqmn3uNELRgqqZGGqvP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-5b338442-7f60-11f1-9373-2999f27e984a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The \u2018Kinetic dust\u2019 paint job is said to capture the \u2018beautiful grit of performance\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d374-7f5c-11f1-ab6b-db5c09d75de5\" 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\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Do9aPn6eGCk8SdyrtxG4kP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-8233e488-7f60-11f1-8753-d53d7033b298\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Lapierre began in Dijon in 1946; over the years, it has transitioned into making high-end race bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d400-7f5c-11f1-b349-31829676e959\" 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\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ndqc6CCjAhC4fP3coMtodP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27ace-7f60-11f1-af96-574b58b33808\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Barguil&#8217;s bike had the RB167 integrated handlebar fitted, and it was pretty much slammed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d48c-7f5c-11f1-a9a6-2504b299f077\" 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\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E3NFKwQe44NRdwHMnGxAwL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-dde27b64-7f60-11f1-ab9f-23a805912798\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The under\/in-stem routing caught my eye; it&#8217;s a small help in seeing where the brake hoses are going when building the bike up. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d4fa-7f5c-11f1-aaba-f76c73935512\" 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\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ztedoCMU9wbMy3NuVRhpBQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf79d0-7f61-11f1-b07b-9580675674b3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>It&#8217;s a full Dura-Ace groupset for the Team Picnic bikes. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d55e-7f5c-11f1-ad50-513db95bb59e\" 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\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8G8Y5Qynoj6Ctmoq8EQy7Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-4ecf7a48-7f61-11f1-95a1-239acac47380\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The Lapierre &#8216;split stay&#8217; seatstay design is one of the most eye-catching parts of the frame. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d61c-7f5c-11f1-9a87-7bbe48cb4260\" 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\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/g7DnaJT4BNeGeqXHTip5mP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-767148ec-7f61-11f1-9449-5b4226723076\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The seat stays run alongside the seat tube without making contact; the idea is that it leaves the seat tube more free to flex for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d676-7f5c-11f1-a50e-63384f24d3db\" 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\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UukD4mTQyUi2aeBjU3UuTP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbc70-7f62-11f1-abdd-cf471ff7d8cd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Spot the white paint marker for Barguil&#8217;s seat post height. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d5b8-7f5c-11f1-86ee-6d2f72ddea4c\" 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\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YE6UBqQZGmooyKrUzqN4wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbce8-7f62-11f1-919b-f5d30685d8d0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>The team use Italian Ursus Arya carbon-spoked 50mm wheels paired with the Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a1c9d6d0-7f5c-11f1-8ca9-c5746f479c2c\" 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\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/myyvhe4b74nHMLw5DFjTiP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbd60-7f62-11f1-a294-03c5ec1d3316\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>We don&#8217;t really know anything about these Michelin tyres yet; they will be a top-end racing model, with quite long tubeless valve stems here for Barguil. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure extended-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ed7490a2-7f5c-11f1-bfe1-190f8c8dfbad\" 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\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1440-80.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7rqN6xtMd2fGWBeB6yxdtN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" extended-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"elk-00fdbdd8-7f62-11f1-8294-b181f13a710c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<blockquote class=\"vanilla-quoteblock\">\n<p>Finally, we noticed this subtle nod to 80 years of work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ruiPPaRoMYCGdPYsbX3Ht9 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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