Pro Cycling

It was just not that long ago that helmets were made mandatory in the Tour de France. That year was 2003 where a fatal crash of Andrei Kivilev at the second stage in Paris-Nice prompted the UCI to make helmets mandatory from the next race onwards. These days all the equipment used by the pros … Read more

Sunglasses are one of the most visible accessories during the Tour de France together with helmets and shoes. We see them before the race starts during sign-ins, during the race, especially with close-up videos, and during post-race interviews.  There was a time when Oakley used to dominate the Tour de France with almost every other … Read more

One of the most important pieces of equipment on a pro’s bike is the tires. The tires affect the ride comfort, feel, grip, and most importantly speed, especially during a time trial towards the end where seconds matter. So naturally, many cycling fans are curious what tires their favorite pro teams will be riding for … Read more

With Tour de France looming, many fans are probably asking, What are the bike computers the 23 participating teams will be using? In the past decade, the bike computer does more than just capturing speed and distance data. This day, this small yet powerful unit can help riders in navigation, getting alerts, provide a real-time … Read more

One of the interesting yet curious pieces of equipment the pro use is their kits; jerseys, bibs, and socks. With professional cycling, it’s often not easy to determine the clothing brands as there are usually many brands printed on the jersey.  The average cycling fan will have a harder time figuring this out unless it’s … Read more

The Tour de France is the biggest cycling race of the year with an average viewership of 3.5 million viewers each stage and up to 6.5 million for its queen stage. That’s a lot of publicity especially for the teams, riders, and equipment makers. In this article, we’re going to dive deeper into the wheelsets … Read more