Wilco Kelderman has claimed the Dutch national road race title after a long-range solo attack that proved unstoppable. The experienced rider launched his winning move with 25 kilometers remaining and maintained his advantage to the finish, winning again 11 years later. Keldermans decisive move cam...

UAE Team Emirates-XRG have announced the seven riders that will ride alongside Tadej Pogaar as he defends his title at this year's Tour de France. Isaac del Toro, Felix Groschartner, Brandon McNulty, Nils Politt, Florian Vermeersch, Tim Wellens, and Adam Yates will all join the Slovenian at the race, which begins this Saturday 4 July in Barcelona. If Pogaar wins the yellow jersey, he will equal the all-time record, and join an exclusive club of five-time winners, alongside Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurin. "The Tour de France is always the biggest challenge of the season and also the race that motivates us the most," Pogaar said in a statement. "Every year, you arrive at the start knowing that anything can happen over three weeks, and thats what makes it so special. "Weve prepared really well as a team, everyone has worked incredibly hard, and now were excited to finally get started in Barcelona."I feel good, Im looking forward to racing, and I know Ill have a fantastic group of teammates and staff around me. We have a lot of confidence in each other and have built up a lot of experience together over the years."

Liam takes a closer look at every Tour de France bike, ranking them on little more than vibes alone

On Monday most of the teams that have not yet announced their lineups for the upcoming Tour de France will do so, and amongst the team to beat there will be a change. Felix Grosschartner is set to take the final spot in the team, ahead of other names that have proven themselves as great domestiques...

More than just a gravel helmet - something you can wear multi-discipline and the rear light is elegantly useful too

XDS Astana Team have selected their team for the Tour de France. After a successful Giro d'Italia in which the Kazakh team won three stages with three different riders, they now aim for similar at the Tour de France. A stage win would already come as a success likely, taking into consideration the d...

The Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bib shorts are built on the same foundation as the Pro Team Training Bib shorts, featuring some trickle down technology from the top-of-the-range Pro Team III Bibs and PowerWeave shorts, the former featuring in CW's guide to the best bib shorts.A bold colour choice, but there are more muted options. Note the long leg length on this version (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner)ConstructionA nice feature of recent Rapha products is that a good percentage of the nylon and polyester used in the creation of the products comes from recycled sources, more than 75% total. The body of this material is also designed to be compressive, but more gently so than the PowerWeave bib shorts. This is to improve comfort and muscular support over longer duration rides. On the side of both legs, there is a large, rectangular cargo pocket with a doubled over hem to allow for easier access than a flat raw cut option. It sits a little prouder, but barely. These pockets are large enough to accommodate a rolled up jacket, or even the largest of smart phones. Rapha continues the European logos structure of placing the more visible white Rapha logo on the left leg, or traffic side, while a colour matched version sits on the right side.Wide elastic grippers are used on the legs to keep them securely in place. Both a standard, and long-leg variant of the shorts are available, adding around 3cm to the total length. On the upper, the same wide elastic straps as those used on the Pro Team III Bibs are present. These are designed to offer a wider support platform and avoid any pressure points across the shoulders and back. The rear element of the straps is a mesh material to allow for greater moisture transfer and temperature regulation. Six colours are available, along with the two leg-length options. Sizes range from XS to XXL. The straps at the rear are minimal so good for breathability Future - Andy TurnerThe pockets are fairly unobtrusive from the sideFuture - Andy TurnerThe RideThe Rapha Pro Team Cargo bib shorts are almost identical in design to the latest Pro Team Training bib shorts. They take a good amount of inspiration from the top-tier Pro Team III shorts, but dont use the latest higher density chamois. For me, this isnt a problem as it has plenty of thickness that's suitable for mixed surface riding.These arent gravel shorts per se, rather more of a hybrid design. The materials are not abrasion resistant, instead they are standard road materials similar to the MAAP Team Bib Evo Cargo range. This is likely why they feature the two side pockets on the legs but not the gravel regulars of rear pockets on the lower back. However, I tend to use those in limited amounts as they can put pressure on the lower back if positioned too high. The exceptions for me are the MAAP Alt_Road 2.0 bibs and Albion ABR1 shorts. A benefit of these shorts using thinner road materials is they breath better than the abrasion resistive materials, but then the pockets feature a dual layer of fabric so can get a bit warm. Indeed, Rapha gives a top-end temperature range for these of 25 C, which is when I found them a bit too warm. Mesh side pockets would alleviate this issue but potentially wouldn't be as secure.However, pocket security is very good, with enough depth to house large phones, packable jackets, tool pouches, or copious amounts of food. It makes the shorts deal for long days on the bike where perhaps the starts or finishes are cooler, layers are required, and lots of food, too. I like them for stashing food packaging and rubbish rather than filling my pockets with these items.You can cram a decent sized ride wallet or large smartphone in the pocketsFuture - Andy TurnerA tool pouch in here does leave a bit of a flap of material at the top of the pocketFuture - Andy TurnerWhile the level of compression is nowhere near as gripping as the PowerWeave shorts, like the Pro Team III, it's still impressive, something I appreciate during long days in the saddle. I also like the two leg-length options. I normally go for a shorter length, but current style is leaning more towards just above the knee cuts, which the long length here achieves nicely. There is also a small amount more UV protection as a result.Other features such as the leg grippers and the wide bib straps are just as effective. After extensive use the stitching, seams, and raw cut hems are all still in very good condition with no fraying issues. Pilling of the fabric material does not seem to be an issue on the seat area either, something I am seeing increasingly but primarily on thermal bib tights/shorts. Ive personally tended to have great longevity experience with Rapha bib shorts, and based on my testing so far, Id expect the same from these. ValueWhile 195 / $275 is not cheap for a pair of bib shorts by most standards, in todays market with most higher end offerings exceeding 200-250 and some breaching the 300 mark, the Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bibs represent a decent level of value given the quality. Similar offerings in this functionality include the Castelli Unlimited range (189), LeCol ARC Cargo bibs (220 / $305), Albion ABR1 (185), Q36.5 Adventure Cargo shorts (220 / $290), and the subtly named Assos Tactica Kieskfer Gravel Bib Shorts T5 (160 / $210). Out of those offerings, the Rapha shorts offer I think the best chamois overall for a mix of road and some off-road riding. The chamois is a little thicker than the Pro Team III shorts latest offering, not as dense, but thats a bit more preferred for cruising on broken tarmac for me. The LeCol ARC are a bit more cushioned but do come with more pockets. But of course, that comes at a cost, and personally the pad is a little too high volume while the leg grippers are not as effective. The chamois looks basic compared to the likes of Assos but works well (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner)As mentioned , these aren't designed as a gravel-specific short and personally I tend to prefer road going options, as gravel shorts with abrasion resistive materials can get warmer. But then the trade-off is in the event of a crash, road short materials tend to rip - this is where the Albion ABR1 are so great, as the mesh pockets limit heat build-up, and the repairs team offers a fantastic service, which I have tested by crashing in the shorts and ripping them. This is also a service that Rapha offers, with a limit of 5 per year, and some items excluded, but bib shorts can be sent back for crash repairs with a 46-week lead time. ConclusionThe Rapha Pro Team Cargo bib shorts are a solid performer. The large pockets are incredibly useful for long days in the saddle or stashing some extra spares when going on gravel rides. With the small price increase, I see no good reason to opt for the Pro Team Training bibs that these share all features save for the pockets. I would prefer to see a rear pocket alternative and colour matched mesh for the pockets, but these are small requests. With free repairs, high levels of comfort, practicality, and style, and decent overall value, these are a highly capable pair of shorts that perform very close to their more premium Pro Team III siblings thanks to a great deal of trickle-down tech.

Now that the national champs are done and dusted, the countdown to the Tour de France is well and truly underway and Ryan and Callum are here to keep you up to speed with all the pre-Tour news (and random bike lane complaints) on the Monday live blog

The Tour de France peloton will already be racing through the streets of Barcelona this week. UAE Team Emirates - XRG have been the first team to confirm their lineup this Monday morning, confirming the presence of the defending champion Tadej Pogacar and the seven riders that will be backing him up...