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- Uncertainty when riding downhill is usually caused by beginner’s mistakes; control, rather than speed, is key to safe, fast riding.  
- Important technical tips: a relaxed posture, grip on the lower handlebars, looking ahead, braking before the bend, maintaining a clean line, and paying attention to pedal position.  
- Hazards such as loose gravel, wet surfaces or oil require constant vigilance; only ride at a speed that makes you feel safe, and avoid peer pressure.

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- The Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2 2025 remains the benchmark for aero bikes, with a stiff, lightweight CFR carbon frame, high agility and unexpected long-distance comfort.  
- Compared to its structurally identical successor, it lacks only the UDH derailleur hanger and configurable handlebar options, but the price has been reduced by 1,500 euros.  
- Specs: Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 with power metre, DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 55 mm, Conti GP 5000 S TR, weight 7.12 kg, current price 7,499 euros.

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- The final stage in Nice is a 99.2-km mountain criterium featuring immediate action, steep 13 per cent gradients and a fast descent to the finish line at the harbour.
- Simulations show: The Cervélo S5 gains 50 seconds over the lighter but less aerodynamic Cervélo R5 by the finish line.
- Weight and aerodynamics are crucial: an extra 400 g costs around 5 seconds on the climbs, whilst aerodynamic advantages have an even greater impact on the descents.

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- Common beginner’s mistakes: lack of practice, unclipping too late, attempting to clip in too early, excessive pedal resistance, fear and tension.
- Incorrectly adjusted cleats and ill-fitting or too-tight shoes lead to pain, an unstable riding experience and long-term problems.
- Solutions: practise beforehand, correct cleat position with sufficient float, a relaxed posture, moderate cadence and prioritising stability.

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- Flat Stage 8 from Sisteron to Nice, with few climbs; likely to be a battle between the sprinters and late breakaway riders.  
- Simulations show that the Cervélo S5 offers the greatest advantage on the flat run-in to the finish, with a lead of up to 25 seconds over lighter bikes.  
- TOUR calculates ride times via simulation using wind tunnel data, route profiles and power output figures, without taking riding dynamics into account.

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- Stevens is staying true to cyclo-cross and will launch the Super Prestige in 2026 with a newly designed carbon frame-and-fork set that is around 380 g lighter.
- Improvements include an aero-optimised fork, a top tube designed for more comfortable carrying, and improved mud clearance whilst retaining UCI-compliant 33 mm tyres.
- Three options: frame set for €2,499, Super Prestige ULT complete bike (Ultegra Di2, 7.7 kg, €4,399) and Rival (SRAM Rival AXS, 8.0 kg, €3,399).

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Road cycling beginners
The most common mistakes made by beginners on descents

Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2
Top-of-the-range performance with a whopping 1,500 euros off

2026 Tour de France Femmes
A battle of the bikes on the Col d’Eze

Beginner

Quarter-life crisis
Is road cycling just a fad?

Tips for beginners
Cycling with clipless pedals – what you need to bear in mind

Professional/racing

Cervélo once again
The fastest bike for Stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes

Stevens Super Prestige
A cyclo-cross bike that’s almost 400 grams lighter

Driver type

Road cycling beginnersThe most common mistakes made by beginners on descents

Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2Top-of-the-range performance with a whopping 1,500 euros off

2026 Tour de France FemmesA battle of the bikes on the Col d’Eze

Beginner

Quarter-life crisisIs road cycling just a fad?

Tips for beginnersCycling with clipless pedals – what you need to bear in mind

Professional/racing

Cervélo once againThe fastest bike for Stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes

Stevens Super PrestigeA cyclo-cross bike that’s almost 400 grams lighter

Road cycling beginners
The most common mistakes made by beginners on descents

Canyon Aeroad CFR Di2
Top-of-the-range performance with a whopping 1,500 euros off

2026 Tour de France Femmes
A battle of the bikes on the Col d’Eze

Quarter-life crisis
Is road cycling just a fad?

Tips for beginners
Cycling with clipless pedals – what you need to bear in mind

Cervélo once again
The fastest bike for Stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes

Stevens Super Prestige
A cyclo-cross bike that’s almost 400 grams lighter