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The science of spinning: do bigger chainrings really equal higher speeds and more danger?

Is the suggestion that the UCI clamp down on gear ratios to reduce crashes well-intentioned but toothless? And what ratios should we ride for optimum efficiency? We ask the experts.

17 FEBRUARY 2025 | UPDATED 04.22 PM BST

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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.