The 2026 Tour de France is set to be one of the fastest ever, if not the fastest! Some are predicting an average speed of over 43km/h despite the peloton visiting no fewer than five mountain ranges during the 2026 edition. In fact, after the first 10 stages, the average race speed is closer to 44km/h than 43 km/h.
So, what can we mere mortals take away from the Tour de France peloton to make us faster and more efficient? After years of racing myself and ending up down many a rabbit hole, here’s my list of the seven best-value upgrades you can make to your road bike that truly make a difference.
