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Climbing bikes are back: top contenders' bikes at the Tour de France prove that grams matter again

The dedicated climbing bike might have mostly disappeared from the pro peloton with more emphasis on aerodynamics than ever before, but lightweight bikes are making a not-so-quiet comeback with some of the highest-profile riders

7 JULY 2026

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.