Official app
Cycling, in your pocket.
Gear tests, cycling and triathlon news, training advice: read the 3bikes.fr articles in a free app for iPhone and Android.
Free · iPhone and Android
- Your alerts Don't miss any news
- Your bookmarks Save your favourite articles
- Dark mode Real reading comfort
- Français / English Read in the language of your choice
Why an app
The site, faster and more comfortable
3Bikes is a newsroom of enthusiasts who test gear, follow the peloton and share training advice. The app puts all that work within thumb reach: reading designed for the phone, with no pop-ups in the way and no jumping pages.
The feed opens on the front page and the "Live" ticker; the bottom bar gives one-tap access to home, bookmarks, section browsing and alerts. Find an article in seconds with built-in search.
Free, with no subscription: download, open, read. Articles and pictures are those of the site, updated at the same time.
Front page
All the cycling news, one tap away
Articles from 3bikes.fr land in your pocket as soon as they are published. The "Live" ticker scrolls the latest headlines while you browse the front page.
- A feed that refreshes every time you come back to the app
- Built-in search to find a test or a topic
Tests
Tests to help you choose before you buy
Road, gravel and mountain bikes, wheels, tyres, clothing: our testers put gear through its paces. Articles read comfortably, with text you set to your own size.
- Full-screen photos and a polished reading view
- Share an article in two taps
Sections
Your cycling world, in one place.
Follow cycling and triathlon news, discover the newsroom tests and find advice to improve. Every section of the site is one tap away.
- Tests
- Mag
- Coaching
- Dossiers
- Route
- Triathlon
- Allroad
- Videos
- New gear
Your way of reading
On the train, at the café, offline
Save an article to your bookmarks and come back to it later, even when the network is patchy. Dark mode is easy on your eyes at night, and the A- / A+ setting adapts text size to your eyesight.
A 3bikes.fr link received by message or email opens straight in the app, and you can share an article in two taps.
Alerts
The right news. At the right time.
Turn on notifications: the newsroom lets you know when an important story is published. No noise, and you can switch alerts off at any time.
Notification examples
Bookmarks
Your favourite articles. Even offline.
A test to reread before buying? Advice to keep for your next session? Add the article to your bookmarks to find it easily, even offline.
Your reading, at your pace.
Switch to dark mode, adjust text size and choose French or English: adapt reading to your habits.
Built for reading
The details that change everything
- Dark mode A restful display for evening reading, in step with your preferences.
- Text at your size The A- / A+ setting applies across the whole app: articles, headings, menus.
- French and English Switch language in one tap and content reloads right away.
- Links that open in the app A 3bikes.fr link received by text or email opens the article straight in the app.
Ready in three steps
- DownloadGet the app for free on the App Store or Google Play.
- OpenThe news feed shows up right away, no setup.
- Turn on alertsAn "Alerts" tab in the bottom bar so you hear about the big stories.
Happy riding. Happy reading.
iOS 16 or later · Android 7 or later
On a computer: scan with your phone camera.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the app free?
Yes, 3Bikes is a free download on the App Store and Google Play.
Which devices does it run on?
On iPhone with iOS 16 or later, and on Android 7 or later.
Can I read offline?
Yes, the app lets you read your articles without a connection.
How is it different from 3bikes.fr?
The same articles, published at the same time. The app adds reading designed for the phone, bookmarks, dark mode and alerts.
Is the app available in English?
Yes, you switch between French and English in one tap. English content is still partial.
Do I need an account?
No: reading needs no sign-up.
What's the difference between alerts and the newsletter?
Alerts notify you when an important story appears; the newsletter sums up the week by email every Thursday evening.
How do I turn notifications off?
At any time, in your phone's notification settings.
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