The Tour de France will feature its most individual time-trial kilometres since 2012 in a 2027 route that combines 71km against the clock with a late mountain showdown on the Col du Portet and the road to Laruns. Starting in Edinburgh on 2 July and finishing in Paris on 25 July, the race will visit...

The 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route will see the peloton start in the hills of Yorkshire, before racing to victory on the final stage on the famous flanks of Puy de Dme a week later, a dormant volcano located just outside of Clermont-Ferrand.Three of the race's nine stages will be contested in Britain, with the action starting on Friday 30 July in Leeds. London will host the first ever team time trial, and after a day of travel, action will resume in France. Stage four will take riders to Calais and stage five sees the peloton heading to Magnanville. A day for the sprinters beckons on stage six, as the race rolls into Bourges, but then the final three stages will be contested on the historic slopes of the Massif Central. Stage seven will suit the toughest climbers, with a finish in La Loge des Gardes, with six more graded ascents coming the next day, as the race climbs to Clermont-Ferrand on stage eight. The yellow jersey will be won on Sunday 7 August, as the Tour comes to a climax on the iconic climb of Puy de Dme. More to follow...The route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (Image credit: ASO/Tour de France Femmes)Tour de France Femmes 2027 stage table2027 Tour de France Femmes stagesStageDayStartFinishLengthTypeStage 1Friday 30 JulyLeedsManchester86kmHillyStage 2Saturday 31 JulyManchesterSheffield154kmHillyStage 3Sunday 1 AugustLondonLondon18kmTTTStage 4Monday 2 AugustLe Touquet Paris-PlageCalais123kmHillyStage 5Tuesday 3 AugustNeufchtel-en-BrayMagnanville161kmHillyStage 6Wednesday 4 AugustOrlansBourges138kmFlatStage 7Thursday 5 AugustNeversLa Loge des Gardes155kmMountainsStage 8Friday 6 AugustLa BourbouleClermont-Ferrand151kmMountainsStage 9Sunday 7 AugustClermont-FerrandPuy de Dme170kmMountains

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Castelli is using its new status as the official apparel partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift as the inspiration for its new Maillot Jaune Collection. For 2027 and beyond, Castelli will be designing and producing all of the classification jerseys for the TdF, TdF Femmes, and the rest of the cycling races owned by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.). Since most of us wont be racing the Tour next year, the Maillot Jaune Collection gives us mortals a chance to look and feel like part of the action.Returning to the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is an immense honor for everyone at Castelli. Working in partnership with A.S.O., our goal for the Maillot Jaune Collection was to capture everything that makes those jerseys so special and make that emotion accessible to the rest of the cycling world.-Andrew Montgomery, Castelli Product Line ManagerMaillot Jaune CollectionCastellis Maillot Jaune Collection is split into two dedicated lines: Classement and chappe. According to Montgomery, Our Classement Jerseys bring the speed and performance of their race-worn equivalents in understated, elevated designs youll be proud to wear every day. Our chappe line shares the same distinctive appeal, meticulously built to look fast, feel fast, and turn heads.All of the garments also include subtle details, including bespoke elastic grippers with stage profiles, custom zipper pulls, and other internal details. Both lines are designed to complement each other, so you can mix and match every piece in the collection.ClassementThe premium Classement jerseys are built with the same exact race fit and lightweight aero construction that Tour de France classification leaders will be wearing in 2027. The Aero Race 8.1 Jerseys are being paired with modified colorways, reimagined designs, and discreet branding for a sleek, clean, and sophisticated look.The Classement line includes three looks, starting with an understated nod to the iconic yellow jersey: Lemon Yellow Sorbet. Oversized Red Polka Dots on white pay homage to the King and Queen of the Mountains jerseys. Interestingly, the third colorway is Ultraviolet, which doesnt exactly fit the classification leader theme, but looks pretty darn good regardless.Specs and FeaturesCFD-based fabric placement and seam constructionEngineered shoulder fabric used specifically to reduce drag at race speeds, up to 6% savings in CdARaw-cut sleeve ending for comfort and seamless fitLightweight body fabric for optimal cooling, breathability, ad comfortBonded front hem to keep jersey in place and support loaded pockets3 rear pockets with bonded top edgeYKK Vislon zipperSizes: S 3XLClaimed weight: 137 gramsMSRP: $250chappeThe chappe line incorporates the fabrics and fits of the brands popular Espresso and Corretto ranges with a quintessentially French sensibility. It starts with the chappe jersey, which pairs the breathable body of the Espresso 2 jersey with the aerodynamic sleeves of the Corretto to create a uniquely comfortable and fast new garment. It comes in short-sleeve and long-sleeve variants in Outer Space and Silver Moon/Clay colorways. An additional Shadow colorway is offered in the short-sleeve version only.The chappe Vest features a tailored fit with a wind-resistant stretch woven front and breathable Air_O Stretch fabric on the back. The Vest has a two-way zip, three rear pockets, and comes in the Outer Space and Silver Moon/Clay colorways in sizes XS 3XL.chappe Jersey Specs and FeaturesCastelli engineered Air_O Stretch fabric for breathability, comfort, and perfect fitOptimized for breathability and aerodynamics3 rear pockets, plus 4th zippered security pocketYKK Vislon zipper w/ custom Maillot Jaune zipper pullCustom Elastic at waist with TdF mountain stage profileUPF 30Sizes: S 3XLMSRP: Short-sleeve $190, Long-sleeve $200, Vest $180The chappe line also includes a Maillot Jaune version of the popular Espresso 2 Bibshort. These bibshorts are made with the same soft and supportive Espresso Doppio fabric, Progetto X2 Air Seamless seat pad, and quality construction as the standard Espresso 2, but with the distinctive branding and color options to tie in with the rest of the Maillot Jaune Collection.chappe Bibshort Specs and FeaturesCastelli-engineered Espresso Doppio fabricProgetto X2 Air Seamless seat padRaw-cut leg opening with silicone grippersStretch mesh bib strapsPocket on rear for added storageSizes: S 3XLColors: Black, Outer SpaceMSRP: $235Last but not least, the Perfetto 4 Jacket completes the chappe line and brings Catellis exclusive Polartec AirCore fabric into the Maillot Jaune Collection. Dressed in Black with Maillot Jaune branding, the Perfetto Jacket brings breathable protection with a race-ready fit for cool conditions and light rain showers.Maillot Jaune Perfetto 4 Jacket Specs and FeaturesExclusive 219 gsm Polartec AirCore Fabric w/ electro-spun air-permeable membraneLightly insulated for cool conditionsChameleon-taped shoulder seams for extra rain protection2-way YKK Vislon zipper, covered for rain and wind protection3 rear pockets with drain holesDrop-tail for extra coverage from wheel sprayReflective accents for visibilityPFAS-freeSizes: S 3XLMSRP: $350AvailabilityCastellis new Maillot Jaune Collection is available exclusively online. Head to the Castelli website to check it all out.castelli-cycling.com

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Christian Prudhomme has identified Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas as part of the thinking behind the Tour de Frances biggest individual time-trial programme in 15 years. The race director wants the 71km included in the 2027 route to help counterbalance time lost in the mountains, but believes Tade...

Using photochromic (light-adaptive) lenses on your cycling sunglasses is one of the smartest upgrades you can make to your winter cycling kit. With the winter sun staying lower on the horizon, it can create intense glare off damp roads or frost, followed by deep shadows around tree lines or buildings, meaning a standard pair of cycling sunglasses becomes less effective.Photochromics cleverly shift automatically so your view of the road or trail isn't affected as the light changes. Particularly useful for winter rides, with limited daylight if you set off at dawn and finish under full sun. They eliminate the hassle of being forced to remove your sunglasses as you ride or even swapping lenses mid-ride.Beyond the pure dawn-to-dusk convenience, adaptive lenses enhance on-bike safety in winter by keeping your eyes shielded from eye-watering wind, grit and road spray that comes with the worst weather of winter.Below, I've selected some of the best photochromic lens-equipped sunglasses, with various price points. Anti-fogging technology is also very handy during winter rides, and many will come with an additional moisture-repelling coating on the lens or anti-fogging cutouts.Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses - UK Deals POC Elicit Photochromic Sunglasses Oakley Jawbreaker Photochromic Sunglasses SunGod Vulcans Vent Photochromatic Sunglasses Oakley Sutro Lite Sweep Photochromic Sunglasses Van Rysel Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses 100% S3 Le Bastille Photochromic Sunglasses Endura Singletrack Photochromatic Sunglasses RockBros Photochromic Sports Sunglasses Photochromic Cycling Sunglasses - US Deals Oakley Sutro Photochromic Sunglasses Smith MAG ChromaPop Photochromic Sunglasses Oakley Jawbreaker Photochromic Sunglasses RockBros Photochromic Sports Sunglasses 100% S3 Le Bastille Photochromic Sunglasses Smith Momentum Photochromic Sunglasses These sunglasses deals are available at various cycling retailers in the UK and US. It's worth noting that Cycling Weekly readers can get an additional 10% off sunglasses that are in the Sigma Sports Sale with our exclusive code: CYCLINGWEEKLYEXTRA10. Shop the Sigma Sports Warehouse Clearance Sale.

The route of the 2027 Tour de France has been revealed this Thursday morning on the Palais des Congrs, Paris. The Grand Depart will take place in Great Britain with Edinburgh hosting the start of the first stage; and the race will slowly head south towards the ultimate clash on the Pyrenees - with...