{"id":2069979,"date":"2026-07-30T08:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2069979"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:39:06","slug":"should-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2069979","title":{"rendered":"Should I use a VPN to watch cycling? Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and the best VPN services for streaming the biggest races"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PUEEi2WzDZNWhsdyiYZCF-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Culture\n<\/li>\n<li>\nStreaming\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Should I use a VPN to watch cycling? Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and the best VPN services for streaming the biggest races<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPaul Brett <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T08:39:06Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Everything you need to watch cycling from anywhere in the world, safely using our recommended VPN services at the best prices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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You may think the cycling season is winding down after the Tour de France, its thrilling climax on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, and Tadej Poga\u010dar securing his fifth yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the best VPN deals at NordVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bda3a-8b48-11f1-94aa-b1a56b46903e-2\">However, plenty more is to come, including the Tour de France Femmes (1-9 August), Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a (22 August-13 September), and the UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. (20-27 September) A VPN ensures you won&#8217;t miss a single turn of a wheel.<\/p>\n<p>But why should you get a VPN to watch the live cycling? And which are the best VPNs for streaming? <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>is here to offer some guidance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae2df5a-8b49-11f1-8dc7-657969d8580c\">First, you might be asking: what exactly is a VPN? It stands for Virtual Private Network, a type of software you can install on your computer, phone, or even a smart TV to help keep your online activity secure.<\/p>\n<p>It works by hiding your real location, encrypting your internet connection (there\u2019s more going on behind the scenes, but that\u2019s the basic idea), and allowing you to enjoy your cycling streaming subscriptions from anywhere as if you were at home.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, our tech wizard experts at <em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> know everything there is to know about VPNs. They\u2019ve tested hundreds of them, and we\u2019ll be leaning on their expert opinions as we take a look at some of the key benefits of VPNs when it comes to streaming cycling or any other of your favourite sports online.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-benefits-of-a-vpn-for-streaming-cycling\"><span>Benefits of a VPN for streaming cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-watch-your-usual-cycling-streams-from-anywhere-3\">Use a VPN to watch your usual cycling streams from anywhere<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-45112f0c-8b4a-11f1-9b2a-e7c60b8df4f4\">The biggest advantage of a VPN for those looking to stream TV is that it allows you to do so from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>What if you\u2019d been on holiday or on a work trip during the Tour de France and missed out on what was one of the most exciting finales ever seen at the Tour?<\/p>\n<p>A VPN will allow you to access your usual streaming coverage from another country, so you never have to miss a moment like Mathieu van der Poel holding off the peloton to take the win in Paris.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8418d5d8-8b4a-11f1-ba23-65c2be281dba\">\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\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel winning the final stage of the 113th Tour de France 2026 in Paris <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-3ce7bf0c-8b4b-11f1-8bff-ab2691f9cb51\">Pretty much all streaming platforms these days are geo-restricted \u2013 in other words, they work only in the host country. For example, Peacock TV, which holds the exclusive live streaming rights to the Tour de France in the United States through to 2029, only works in the US. If you try to watch from abroad, you\u2019ll find yourself geo-blocked.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN gets around this by re-routing your connection through a remote server, which replaces your device\u2019s IP address (a sort of unique digital passport). The best VPN providers will have server options in pretty much every country in the world \u2013 often multiple servers \u2013 so when you connect through one of them, it will appear that you are in that country.<\/p>\n<p>Heading on holiday or spending time away from your home country doesn\u2019t mean you have to be locked out of the services you subscribe to and pay for. It\u2019s a good way to make sure you\u2019re getting full value out of your subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-improve-picture-quality-3\">Use a VPN to improve picture quality<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-597a0e36-8b4b-11f1-ac9a-33ed8f11a27b\">Another advantage of a VPN is improved streaming quality for live events like cycling or football.<\/p>\n<p>Your internet provider may advertise high speeds, but in reality, performance is often reduced by throttling, especially during peak times or when streaming in high definition.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN masks your activity by routing your connection through its servers, making it harder for your ISP to throttle your speed based on what you are doing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-stay-safe-while-streaming-3\">Use a VPN to stay safe while streaming<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c374cf4c-8b4b-11f1-8b91-21f054dc5764\">While unblocking region-locked content is a huge perk of a VPN, ironclad digital privacy remains its true superpower. Let&#8217;s face it: in today&#8217;s hyper-connected landscape, cyber anxiety is real. Plenty of tools can disguise your location, but a quality VPN acts as your primary digital shield, locking your personal data against hackers and data brokers.<\/p>\n<p>By wrapping your internet traffic in heavy-duty encryption, a VPN renders your online activity totally unreadable to outside eyes. Sensitive information like passwords, banking details, and credit cards stay strictly off-limits, which is critical the moment you connect to unsecured airport, cafe, or public Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-vpns-for-watching-cycling\"><span>Best VPNs for watching cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0451f26a-8b4c-11f1-8979-c995d52653f9\"><em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> both recommend NordVPN as the best VPN. It&#8217;s one of the most affordable and ranks among the top VPN&#8217;s for unblocking streaming services. 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All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=1030&amp;aff_id=1691&amp;url_id=2561&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;0&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages at Surfshark.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/motddWDj3smaJgKkQYCto8-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" title=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 88% ($427.84)\">Save 88% ($427.84)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $484<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $56.16<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Surfshark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 88%<\/strong> Surfshark has three plans. The Starter, the One, and the One+. Surfshark has a handy comparison table to allow you to select the package which suits you best. However, the One package is the most popular and offers the biggest savings. All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages at Surfshark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-merchant-name=\"Norton VPN\" data-editorial-price=\"59.76\" data-editorial-was-price=\"199.98\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN\" data-link-merchant=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-name=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-model-brand=\"Norton\" data-model-name=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" data-model-product-name=\"VPN Standard Plan\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 70%&lt;\/strong&gt; Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ-200-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" title=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 70% ($140.22)\">Save 70% ($140.22)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Norton VPN Standard Plan:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $199.98<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $59.76<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Norton VPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 70%<\/strong> Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-price=\"83.72\" data-editorial-was-price=\"419.72\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing\" data-link-merchant=\"ExpressVPN\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"298450\" data-merchant-name=\"ExpressVPN\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadExpressVPN\" data-merchant-url=\"expressvpn.com\" data-model-brand=\"ExpressVPN\" data-model-name=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-model-product-name=\"Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 80%&lt;\/strong&gt; ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;298450&quot; data-merchant-network=&quot;ImpactRadExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;expressvpn.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" title=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 80% ($336)\">Save 80% ($336)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $419.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $83.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at ExpressVPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 80%<\/strong> ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bdbde-8b48-11f1-9c7c-23a12fdccc10\">These are some of the best VPN offers currently available, and perfect for uninterrupted live cycling viewing in 2026 and securing your VPN service for 2027 and beyond. So you can subscribe now knowing you&#8217;ve secured a great VPN deal.<\/p>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll also find all the best VPN deals from other providers with pricing relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-model-name=\"NordVPN,Norton VPN,Surfshark,ExpressVPN,Proton VPN,PrivadoVPN\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best VPN deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s best VPN deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/label_options\/8mr9qvopohg1emq1-16122004909425-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"NordVPN\" title=\"NordVPN\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">NordVPN 2 Year<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$3.49<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\" data-type=\"promos\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"promos\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-container\" data-type=\"recommended\" title=\"+3 months free\">+3 months free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/networks\/pq1iobb1aqq0wvit-15512616529749-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Surfshark 24 Months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$2.49<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\" data-type=\"promos\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"promos\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-container\" data-type=\"recommended\" title=\"+3 MONTHS FREE\">+3 MONTHS FREE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/label_options\/iowr4zxupv6o427p-16133951599527-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Express VPN\" title=\"Express VPN\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">ExpressVPN 12 month<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$3.99<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/fyv2iip5rougkiob-16534805183181-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"ProtonVPN\" title=\"ProtonVPN\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Proton VPN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;All the roads will be saturated&#8217; \u2013 Our tips for negotiating Alpe d&#8217;Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes<\/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\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Five years ago I decided to take my own life. 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Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and the best VPN services for streaming the biggest races<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPaul Brett <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T08:39:06Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Everything you need to watch cycling from anywhere in the world, safely using our recommended VPN services at the best prices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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You may think the cycling season is winding down after the Tour de France, its thrilling climax on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, and Tadej Poga\u010dar securing his fifth yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the best VPN deals at NordVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bda3a-8b48-11f1-94aa-b1a56b46903e-2\">However, plenty more is to come, including the Tour de France Femmes (1-9 August), Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a (22 August-13 September), and the UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. (20-27 September) A VPN ensures you won&#8217;t miss a single turn of a wheel.<\/p>\n<p>But why should you get a VPN to watch the live cycling? And which are the best VPNs for streaming? <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>is here to offer some guidance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae2df5a-8b49-11f1-8dc7-657969d8580c\">First, you might be asking: what exactly is a VPN? It stands for Virtual Private Network, a type of software you can install on your computer, phone, or even a smart TV to help keep your online activity secure.<\/p>\n<p>It works by hiding your real location, encrypting your internet connection (there\u2019s more going on behind the scenes, but that\u2019s the basic idea), and allowing you to enjoy your cycling streaming subscriptions from anywhere as if you were at home.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, our tech wizard experts at <em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> know everything there is to know about VPNs. They\u2019ve tested hundreds of them, and we\u2019ll be leaning on their expert opinions as we take a look at some of the key benefits of VPNs when it comes to streaming cycling or any other of your favourite sports online.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-benefits-of-a-vpn-for-streaming-cycling\"><span>Benefits of a VPN for streaming cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-watch-your-usual-cycling-streams-from-anywhere-3\">Use a VPN to watch your usual cycling streams from anywhere<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-45112f0c-8b4a-11f1-9b2a-e7c60b8df4f4\">The biggest advantage of a VPN for those looking to stream TV is that it allows you to do so from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>What if you\u2019d been on holiday or on a work trip during the Tour de France and missed out on what was one of the most exciting finales ever seen at the Tour?<\/p>\n<p>A VPN will allow you to access your usual streaming coverage from another country, so you never have to miss a moment like Mathieu van der Poel holding off the peloton to take the win in Paris.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8418d5d8-8b4a-11f1-ba23-65c2be281dba\">\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\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel winning the final stage of the 113th Tour de France 2026 in Paris <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-3ce7bf0c-8b4b-11f1-8bff-ab2691f9cb51\">Pretty much all streaming platforms these days are geo-restricted \u2013 in other words, they work only in the host country. For example, Peacock TV, which holds the exclusive live streaming rights to the Tour de France in the United States through to 2029, only works in the US. If you try to watch from abroad, you\u2019ll find yourself geo-blocked.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN gets around this by re-routing your connection through a remote server, which replaces your device\u2019s IP address (a sort of unique digital passport). The best VPN providers will have server options in pretty much every country in the world \u2013 often multiple servers \u2013 so when you connect through one of them, it will appear that you are in that country.<\/p>\n<p>Heading on holiday or spending time away from your home country doesn\u2019t mean you have to be locked out of the services you subscribe to and pay for. It\u2019s a good way to make sure you\u2019re getting full value out of your subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-improve-picture-quality-3\">Use a VPN to improve picture quality<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-597a0e36-8b4b-11f1-ac9a-33ed8f11a27b\">Another advantage of a VPN is improved streaming quality for live events like cycling or football.<\/p>\n<p>Your internet provider may advertise high speeds, but in reality, performance is often reduced by throttling, especially during peak times or when streaming in high definition.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN masks your activity by routing your connection through its servers, making it harder for your ISP to throttle your speed based on what you are doing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-stay-safe-while-streaming-3\">Use a VPN to stay safe while streaming<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c374cf4c-8b4b-11f1-8b91-21f054dc5764\">While unblocking region-locked content is a huge perk of a VPN, ironclad digital privacy remains its true superpower. Let&#8217;s face it: in today&#8217;s hyper-connected landscape, cyber anxiety is real. Plenty of tools can disguise your location, but a quality VPN acts as your primary digital shield, locking your personal data against hackers and data brokers.<\/p>\n<p>By wrapping your internet traffic in heavy-duty encryption, a VPN renders your online activity totally unreadable to outside eyes. Sensitive information like passwords, banking details, and credit cards stay strictly off-limits, which is critical the moment you connect to unsecured airport, cafe, or public Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-vpns-for-watching-cycling\"><span>Best VPNs for watching cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0451f26a-8b4c-11f1-8979-c995d52653f9\"><em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> both recommend NordVPN as the best VPN. It&#8217;s one of the most affordable and ranks among the top VPN&#8217;s for unblocking streaming services. There are plenty to choose from, and below you&#8217;ll find the top-rated services from our tech-savvy colleagues, showing the current deals and recommended packages from each provider.<\/p>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-custom-promos=\"[&quot;Best VPN&quot;]\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-price=\"121.23\" data-editorial-was-price=\"493.83\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BHdJeE73z3nRPqgtBJNkd8.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;source=cyclingnews&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com%2Foffer%2Fpricing%2F\" data-link-merchant=\"NordVPN\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"162362\" data-merchant-name=\"NordVPN\" data-merchant-network=\"HasOffersNordVPN\" data-merchant-url=\"nordvpn.com\" data-model-brand=\"NordVPN\" data-model-name=\"NordVPN Complete Plan + Three free months\" data-model-product-name=\"Complete Plan + Three free months\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 75%&lt;\/strong&gt;\u00a027 months works out at just $4.49 per month for the Complete Plan at NordVPN. It&apos;s the most popular VPN plan from Nord and offers numerous benefits, as well as being a super-fast and secure service. Nord has a handy comparison table to allow you to choose the best option, but the Complete Plan has the biggest reduction over the Basic (69% off) and the Prime (69% off).&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the\u00a0&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/aff_c?offer_id=564&amp;aff_id=3013&amp;source=cyclingnews&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnordvpn.com%2Foffer%2Fpricing%2F&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;NordVPN&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;NordVPN&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;162362&quot; data-merchant-network=&quot;HasOffersNordVPN&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;nordvpn.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at NordVPN&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BHdJeE73z3nRPqgtBJNkd8-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"NordVPN Complete Plan + Three free months\" title=\"NordVPN Complete Plan + Three free months\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"custom-promo\" title=\"Best VPN\">Best VPN<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 75% ($372.60)\">Save 75% ($372.60)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">NordVPN Complete Plan + Three free months:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $493.83<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $121.23<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at NordVPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 75%<\/strong>\u00a027 months works out at just $4.49 per month for the Complete Plan at NordVPN. It&#8217;s the most popular VPN plan from Nord and offers numerous benefits, as well as being a super-fast and secure service. Nord has a handy comparison table to allow you to choose the best option, but the Complete Plan has the biggest reduction over the Basic (69% off) and the Prime (69% off).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the\u00a0<\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at NordVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-merchant-name=\"Surfshark\" data-editorial-price=\"56.16\" data-editorial-was-price=\"484\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/motddWDj3smaJgKkQYCto8.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=1030&amp;aff_id=1691&amp;url_id=2561&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races\" data-link-merchant=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"0\" data-merchant-name=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-merchant-url=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-model-brand=\"Surfshark\" data-model-name=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" data-model-product-name=\"VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 88%&lt;\/strong&gt; Surfshark has three plans. The Starter, the One, and the One+. Surfshark has a handy comparison table to allow you to select the package which suits you best. However, the One package is the most popular and offers the biggest savings. All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=1030&amp;aff_id=1691&amp;url_id=2561&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;0&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages at Surfshark.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/motddWDj3smaJgKkQYCto8-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" title=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 88% ($427.84)\">Save 88% ($427.84)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $484<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $56.16<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Surfshark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 88%<\/strong> Surfshark has three plans. The Starter, the One, and the One+. Surfshark has a handy comparison table to allow you to select the package which suits you best. However, the One package is the most popular and offers the biggest savings. All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages at Surfshark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-merchant-name=\"Norton VPN\" data-editorial-price=\"59.76\" data-editorial-was-price=\"199.98\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN\" data-link-merchant=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-name=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-model-brand=\"Norton\" data-model-name=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" data-model-product-name=\"VPN Standard Plan\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 70%&lt;\/strong&gt; Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ-200-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" title=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 70% ($140.22)\">Save 70% ($140.22)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Norton VPN Standard Plan:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $199.98<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $59.76<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Norton VPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 70%<\/strong> Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-price=\"83.72\" data-editorial-was-price=\"419.72\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing\" data-link-merchant=\"ExpressVPN\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"298450\" data-merchant-name=\"ExpressVPN\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadExpressVPN\" data-merchant-url=\"expressvpn.com\" data-model-brand=\"ExpressVPN\" data-model-name=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-model-product-name=\"Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 80%&lt;\/strong&gt; ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;298450&quot; data-merchant-network=&quot;ImpactRadExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;expressvpn.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" title=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 80% ($336)\">Save 80% ($336)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $419.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $83.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at ExpressVPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 80%<\/strong> ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bdbde-8b48-11f1-9c7c-23a12fdccc10\">These are some of the best VPN offers currently available, and perfect for uninterrupted live cycling viewing in 2026 and securing your VPN service for 2027 and beyond. So you can subscribe now knowing you&#8217;ve secured a great VPN deal.<\/p>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll also find all the best VPN deals from other providers with pricing relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-model-name=\"NordVPN,Norton VPN,Surfshark,ExpressVPN,Proton VPN,PrivadoVPN\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best VPN deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s best VPN deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/label_options\/8mr9qvopohg1emq1-16122004909425-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"NordVPN\" title=\"NordVPN\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">NordVPN 2 Year<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$3.49<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\" data-type=\"promos\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"promos\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-container\" data-type=\"recommended\" title=\"+3 months free\">+3 months free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/networks\/pq1iobb1aqq0wvit-15512616529749-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Surfshark 24 Months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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Grab a 12-month subscription deal and enjoy uninterrupted live coverage<\/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\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hba4jdDDyDMNXz6KuzqYMZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Here&#8217;s where you can watch the Tour de France for free<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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 Cycling Culture<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wer6QLcyXjxskivvUjjhLj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wer6QLcyXjxskivvUjjhLj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wer6QLcyXjxskivvUjjhLj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wer6QLcyXjxskivvUjjhLj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wer6QLcyXjxskivvUjjhLj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2026 \u2013 Live streams and official broadcasters<\/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\/yjh8wZ9gYjYP4jAvtFfiXn-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yjh8wZ9gYjYP4jAvtFfiXn-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yjh8wZ9gYjYP4jAvtFfiXn-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yjh8wZ9gYjYP4jAvtFfiXn-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yjh8wZ9gYjYP4jAvtFfiXn-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Tour de France Stage 21: All the broadcasters and live streams for Paris finale<\/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\/p8W36EWeWhZ69qiJ5GhPMo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8W36EWeWhZ69qiJ5GhPMo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8W36EWeWhZ69qiJ5GhPMo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8W36EWeWhZ69qiJ5GhPMo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p8W36EWeWhZ69qiJ5GhPMo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;All the roads will be saturated&#8217; \u2013 Our tips for negotiating Alpe d&#8217;Huez travel chaos to watch double Tour de France stage finishes<\/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\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iuEZj6BGNsySFPwAtdBJxM-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Five years ago I decided to take my own life. With support, I very narrowly avoided going through with it&#8217; \u2013 Why one cyclist is riding 4,000km after a stranger saved his life<\/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\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BiHekMhjdxc5ycifqhpGNb-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\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What kind of sprinter are you? Understanding the key strengths of Tour de France fastmen \u2013 and how to beat them<\/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\/hPRr3vcit2UrP2bpsHjux-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hPRr3vcit2UrP2bpsHjux-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hPRr3vcit2UrP2bpsHjux-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hPRr3vcit2UrP2bpsHjux-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hPRr3vcit2UrP2bpsHjux-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">What is Urolithin A? New recovery-boosting supplement spotted at 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>\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 News<\/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\/rG9cuZgeneyyzu6egaN3uW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rG9cuZgeneyyzu6egaN3uW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rG9cuZgeneyyzu6egaN3uW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rG9cuZgeneyyzu6egaN3uW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rG9cuZgeneyyzu6egaN3uW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There was a lot of chaos&#8217; 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\u2013 Pauline Ferrand-Pr\u00e9vot set to defend Tour de France Femmes title with balanced Visma support squad<\/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\/utbEkzdCJxUYxS2yp8m42V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utbEkzdCJxUYxS2yp8m42V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utbEkzdCJxUYxS2yp8m42V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utbEkzdCJxUYxS2yp8m42V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/utbEkzdCJxUYxS2yp8m42V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Paul will win with us&#8217; \u2013 Decathlon CMA CGM hope Tour de France performance will convince Seixas to stay with French team beyond 2027<\/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\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dYSKXQQbM5pGANTZd79R9F-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I never wanted to walk away hating it&#8217; 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Explaining the benefits, costs, considerations, and the best VPN services for streaming the biggest races<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPaul Brett <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T08:39:06Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Everything you need to watch cycling from anywhere in the world, safely using our recommended VPN services at the best prices<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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You may think the cycling season is winding down after the Tour de France, its thrilling climax on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, and Tadej Poga\u010dar securing his fifth yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the best VPN deals at NordVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bda3a-8b48-11f1-94aa-b1a56b46903e-2\">However, plenty more is to come, including the Tour de France Femmes (1-9 August), Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a (22 August-13 September), and the UCI Road World Championships in Montr\u00e9al, Canada. (20-27 September) A VPN ensures you won&#8217;t miss a single turn of a wheel.<\/p>\n<p>But why should you get a VPN to watch the live cycling? And which are the best VPNs for streaming? <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>is here to offer some guidance.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7ae2df5a-8b49-11f1-8dc7-657969d8580c\">First, you might be asking: what exactly is a VPN? It stands for Virtual Private Network, a type of software you can install on your computer, phone, or even a smart TV to help keep your online activity secure.<\/p>\n<p>It works by hiding your real location, encrypting your internet connection (there\u2019s more going on behind the scenes, but that\u2019s the basic idea), and allowing you to enjoy your cycling streaming subscriptions from anywhere as if you were at home.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, our tech wizard experts at <em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> know everything there is to know about VPNs. They\u2019ve tested hundreds of them, and we\u2019ll be leaning on their expert opinions as we take a look at some of the key benefits of VPNs when it comes to streaming cycling or any other of your favourite sports online.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-benefits-of-a-vpn-for-streaming-cycling\"><span>Benefits of a VPN for streaming cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-watch-your-usual-cycling-streams-from-anywhere-3\">Use a VPN to watch your usual cycling streams from anywhere<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-45112f0c-8b4a-11f1-9b2a-e7c60b8df4f4\">The biggest advantage of a VPN for those looking to stream TV is that it allows you to do so from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>What if you\u2019d been on holiday or on a work trip during the Tour de France and missed out on what was one of the most exciting finales ever seen at the Tour?<\/p>\n<p>A VPN will allow you to access your usual streaming coverage from another country, so you never have to miss a moment like Mathieu van der Poel holding off the peloton to take the win in Paris.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8418d5d8-8b4a-11f1-ba23-65c2be281dba\">\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\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bbJPU5spPYXNaC26zVimdK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel winning the final stage of the 113th Tour de France 2026 in Paris <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-3ce7bf0c-8b4b-11f1-8bff-ab2691f9cb51\">Pretty much all streaming platforms these days are geo-restricted \u2013 in other words, they work only in the host country. For example, Peacock TV, which holds the exclusive live streaming rights to the Tour de France in the United States through to 2029, only works in the US. If you try to watch from abroad, you\u2019ll find yourself geo-blocked.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN gets around this by re-routing your connection through a remote server, which replaces your device\u2019s IP address (a sort of unique digital passport). The best VPN providers will have server options in pretty much every country in the world \u2013 often multiple servers \u2013 so when you connect through one of them, it will appear that you are in that country.<\/p>\n<p>Heading on holiday or spending time away from your home country doesn\u2019t mean you have to be locked out of the services you subscribe to and pay for. It\u2019s a good way to make sure you\u2019re getting full value out of your subscriptions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-improve-picture-quality-3\">Use a VPN to improve picture quality<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-597a0e36-8b4b-11f1-ac9a-33ed8f11a27b\">Another advantage of a VPN is improved streaming quality for live events like cycling or football.<\/p>\n<p>Your internet provider may advertise high speeds, but in reality, performance is often reduced by throttling, especially during peak times or when streaming in high definition.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN masks your activity by routing your connection through its servers, making it harder for your ISP to throttle your speed based on what you are doing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-a-vpn-to-stay-safe-while-streaming-3\">Use a VPN to stay safe while streaming<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-c374cf4c-8b4b-11f1-8b91-21f054dc5764\">While unblocking region-locked content is a huge perk of a VPN, ironclad digital privacy remains its true superpower. Let&#8217;s face it: in today&#8217;s hyper-connected landscape, cyber anxiety is real. Plenty of tools can disguise your location, but a quality VPN acts as your primary digital shield, locking your personal data against hackers and data brokers.<\/p>\n<p>By wrapping your internet traffic in heavy-duty encryption, a VPN renders your online activity totally unreadable to outside eyes. Sensitive information like passwords, banking details, and credit cards stay strictly off-limits, which is critical the moment you connect to unsecured airport, cafe, or public Wi-Fi networks.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-vpns-for-watching-cycling\"><span>Best VPNs for watching cycling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-0451f26a-8b4c-11f1-8979-c995d52653f9\"><em>TechRadar<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Tom&#8217;s Guide<\/em> both recommend NordVPN as the best VPN. It&#8217;s one of the most affordable and ranks among the top VPN&#8217;s for unblocking streaming services. 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Nord has a handy comparison table to allow you to choose the best option, but the Complete Plan has the biggest reduction over the Basic (69% off) and the Prime (69% off).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the\u00a0<\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at NordVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-merchant-name=\"Surfshark\" data-editorial-price=\"56.16\" data-editorial-was-price=\"484\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/motddWDj3smaJgKkQYCto8.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=1030&amp;aff_id=1691&amp;url_id=2561&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races\" data-link-merchant=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"0\" data-merchant-name=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-merchant-url=\"get.surfshark.net\" data-model-brand=\"Surfshark\" data-model-name=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" data-model-product-name=\"VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 88%&lt;\/strong&gt; Surfshark has three plans. The Starter, the One, and the One+. Surfshark has a handy comparison table to allow you to select the package which suits you best. However, the One package is the most popular and offers the biggest savings. All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/get.surfshark.net\/aff_c?offer_id=1030&amp;aff_id=1691&amp;url_id=2561&amp;aff_click_id=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;aff_sub2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cyclingnews.com%2Fcycling-culture%2Fshould-i-use-a-vpn-to-watch-cycling-explaining-the-benefits-costs-considerations-and-the-best-vpn-services-for-streaming-the-biggest-races&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;0&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;get.surfshark.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages at Surfshark.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/motddWDj3smaJgKkQYCto8-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" title=\"Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 88% ($427.84)\">Save 88% ($427.84)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Surfshark VPN Plus Plan + Three months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $484<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $56.16<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Surfshark<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 88%<\/strong> Surfshark has three plans. The Starter, the One, and the One+. Surfshark has a handy comparison table to allow you to select the package which suits you best. However, the One package is the most popular and offers the biggest savings. All three come with a bonus three months FREE on top when signing up for a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages at Surfshark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-merchant-name=\"Norton VPN\" data-editorial-price=\"59.76\" data-editorial-was-price=\"199.98\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN\" data-link-merchant=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-name=\"norton.ow5a.net\" data-model-brand=\"Norton\" data-model-name=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" data-model-product-name=\"VPN Standard Plan\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 70%&lt;\/strong&gt; Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/norton.ow5a.net\/c\/221109\/3913566\/4405?sharedid=cyclingnews&amp;param1=aff&amp;param2=worldcup26_dealpost&amp;param3=vpn&amp;subid1=Deal_CN&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;norton.ow5a.net&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FBPptMfmk9jv6xB86CAZEZ-200-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" title=\"Norton VPN Standard Plan\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 70% ($140.22)\">Save 70% ($140.22)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">Norton VPN Standard Plan:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $199.98<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $59.76<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at Norton VPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 70%<\/strong> Norton has three VPN plans. The Standard, the Plus, and the Ultimate, which have various levels of security features and protection. Norton has a handy comparison table that lets you select the package that suits you best. It shows how many devices you can include in the plan (very handy if travelling with family). The Ultimate package offers the biggest savings with $192 off, and just $4.49 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at Norton VPN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-editorial-currency=\"USD\" data-editorial-price=\"83.72\" data-editorial-was-price=\"419.72\" data-image=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing\" data-link-merchant=\"ExpressVPN\" data-link-text=\"View Deal\" data-merchant-id=\"298450\" data-merchant-name=\"ExpressVPN\" data-merchant-network=\"ImpactRadExpressVPN\" data-merchant-url=\"expressvpn.com\" data-model-brand=\"ExpressVPN\" data-model-name=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-model-product-name=\"Basic Plan  + Four months free\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"button\" data-show-was-price=\"promoPercentageAndSaving\" data-star=\"hero\" data-widget-introduction=\"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Save 80%&lt;\/strong&gt; ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.&lt;\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check out the &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/go.expressvpn.com\/c\/4550836\/1330033\/16063?offer=3monthsfree&amp;subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&amp;sharedId=hawk-prefix&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Fpricing&quot; data-link-merchant=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-name=&quot;ExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-id=&quot;298450&quot; data-merchant-network=&quot;ImpactRadExpressVPN&quot; data-merchant-url=&quot;expressvpn.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-widget-type=\"deal\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-hero\" data-collapsible=\"false\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X97PUVWjW7L77N9sWWyMJ7-200-80.png.webp\" alt=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" title=\"ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-deal-widget\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-dealwidget\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-dealwidget\" data-type=\"was-price-percentage-saving\" title=\"Save 80% ($336)\">Save 80% ($336)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-product-title\">ExpressVPN Basic Plan  + Four months free:<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-was-price\">was $419.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer-price\"><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-price\">now $83.72<\/span><span class=\"hawk-deal-widget-title-retailer\">at ExpressVPN<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-text-body-description\">\n<p><strong>Save 80%<\/strong> ExpressVPN has three plans. The Basic, Advanced, and Express Pro, which like the other services, have various levels of security features and protection. The Basic package offers the biggest savings with $336 off, and just $2.99 per month over a two-year subscription.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the <\/strong><strong>best VPN packages for you at ExpressVPN<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-button-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-deal-widget-preferred-partner-wrapper\"><span>View Deal<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-8f2bdbde-8b48-11f1-9c7c-23a12fdccc10\">These are some of the best VPN offers currently available, and perfect for uninterrupted live cycling viewing in 2026 and securing your VPN service for 2027 and beyond. So you can subscribe now knowing you&#8217;ve secured a great VPN deal.<\/p>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll also find all the best VPN deals from other providers with pricing relevant to your location.<\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"cycling-culture\" data-model-name=\"NordVPN,Norton VPN,Surfshark,ExpressVPN,Proton VPN,PrivadoVPN\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-widget-title=\"Today&apos;s best VPN deals\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-container\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Today&#8217;s best VPN deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/label_options\/8mr9qvopohg1emq1-16122004909425-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"NordVPN\" title=\"NordVPN\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">NordVPN 2 Year<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$3.49<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\" data-type=\"promos\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"promos\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promos-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-promo-container\" data-type=\"recommended\" title=\"+3 months free\">+3 months free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/networks\/pq1iobb1aqq0wvit-15512616529749-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Surfshark 24 Months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"price\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"monthly\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">$2.49<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-display-price-contract-type-container\">\/mth<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"link\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">View Deal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"2500\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\" data-type=\"promos\">\n<div 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