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Giro down, Tour to go: Jonas Vingegaard sets sight on joining exclusive club

Giro down, Tour to go: Jonas Vingegaard sets sight on joining exclusive club

History beckons for Vingegaard as Giro dominance sets up Tour de France showdown with Pogačar and Seixas

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview:  The grand finale

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview: The grand finale

A final opportunity for the sprinters, while the rest of the peloton can relax in what is largely a ceremonial stage through the iconic streets...

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‘A dream Giro’ - The young and old define Bahrain-Victorious’s defiant Corsa Rosa

‘A dream Giro’ - The young and old define Bahrain-Victorious’s defiant Corsa Rosa

Franco Pellizotti reflects on a Giro that began with a GC leader lost to a crash and ended with a white jersey, a stage win,...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 results: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall victory with Piancavallo win

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 results: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall victory with Piancavallo win

The Dane becomes the eighth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours

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Justice is served: ultimate servant Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour trilogy

Justice is served: ultimate servant Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour trilogy

Visma-Lease a Bike have now won all of the mountain-top stages of this year's Giro d'Italia. Jonas Vingegaard's key helper gets his reward too

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 preview: The last mountain reckoning before Rome

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 preview: The last mountain reckoning before Rome

With the pink jersey all but settled, the podium, the white jersey, and the stage win remain up for grabs on a double ascent of...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 results: Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour stage set

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 results: Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour stage set

An action-packed Queen stage saw chopping and changing in the top 10, with an intriguing battle for the GC podium and the blue jersey competition

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Giro d’Italia Women 2026: All you need to know

Giro d’Italia Women 2026: All you need to know

Who will claim the maglia rosa of the 37th edition?  

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'I have to say sorry': Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek's frustrations mount at Giro d'Italia

'I have to say sorry': Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek's frustrations mount at Giro d'Italia

The Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan was optimistic before this Giro d'Italia of continuing his reign as his home Grand Tour's fastest sprinter. But Paul Magnier...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 preview: Who will conquer the queen stage?

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 preview: Who will conquer the queen stage?

Jonas Vingegaard’s iron grip on the GC leaves a hotly contested battle for the remaining two podium spots in its wake. Rome is in sight...

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 results: Paul Magnier storms to frantic stage win

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 18 results: Paul Magnier storms to frantic stage win

The Soudal Quick-Step rider's third win could prove vital in the battle for the ciclamino jersey

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The Maglia Ciclamino battle: Jhonathan Narváez against Paul Magnier will go all the way to Rome

The Maglia Ciclamino battle: Jhonathan Narváez against Paul Magnier will go all the way to Rome

After 17 stages, Narváez holds a 12-point lead – and with just one  truly flat finish remaining, the road is quickly running out for Quick-Step’s...

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New Specialized Crux 5 goes aero: ‘the fastest gravel bike ever made’

Not just the most aero or the lightest – Specialized's new equation of speed uses the most comprehensive gravel race simulation system ever created to...

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Gravel racing is forcing bikes to change – and Argon 18 have an answer

Gravel racing is forcing bikes to change – and Argon 18 have an answer

The new Argon 18 Anti Matter brings elements from the brand’s Nitrogen Pro road bike to combine high performance with off-road riding

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Have we reached peak aero? TotalSim's Rob Lewis on uncovering the untapped gains of the future

The managing director of the group behind the Silverstone wind tunnel and Vorteq clothing reveals where he thinks there’s untapped aero-optimising potential in professional cycling,...

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New Hunt 4AM Limitless claims to be 1.4 watts faster and 139 grams lighter than Pogačar’s Tour-winning Enves

British brand aiming for the top with its new flagship carbon-spoked superlight aero wheelset

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Giro Empire SLX II review: updated lace-ups that draw together modern performance and old-school elegance

The connoisseur's cycling shoe has been updated for the first time in seven years with a stiffer carbon sole and a new mesh upper design,...

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MAAP x Quoc M3 Pro Leopard: the best collaboration yet from two of cycling's most design-literate brands?

A limited-edition leopard-print road shoe that pairs Quoc's race-grade carbon architecture with MAAP's unmistakable design language

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Pedla SuperSystem long-term review: contemporary Aussie kit with gravel brains and road performance

Pedla SuperSystem long-term review: contemporary Aussie kit with gravel brains and road performance

There's more to this 'system' than meets the eye – if you're an endurance gravel racer you can stash a hydration pack in an integrated...

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Selle Italia unveils Opal White capsule — four SLR saddles and matching bar tape

Selle Italia unveils Opal White capsule — four SLR saddles and matching bar tape

From the 3D Carbon to the Advan, every SLR in the collection gets a subtle opalescent treatment

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Holding the ace: inside the new Colnago C72 – the past, present and future in a single design

Holding the ace: inside the new Colnago C72 – the past, present and future in a single design

Colnago’s legendary C series has always represented the pinnacle of Italian-made carbon engineering – Rouleur visits Cambiago to find out why the new C72 is...

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Zipp 202 NSW: a 1,090g answer to aero's climbing problem

Zipp 202 NSW: a 1,090g answer to aero's climbing problem

Zipp's lightest wheelset shaves more than 400g off its predecessor — built for the days when weight matters more than aerodynamics

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Felt Nexar FRD review: a bold pairing of aero shapes and progressive geometry that works

Aerodynamic tubing, lightweight high-modulus carbon fibre... but a high stack and a short reach? Felt's radical new road bike is aero like you've never seen...

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EXPLORE & TRAVEL

Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel: A sensory experience

Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel: A sensory experience

Five of the best stages of the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel

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Catalonia beyond Barcelona: 10 road cycling routes

Catalonia beyond Barcelona: 10 road cycling routes

A guide to cycling in the host land of the Tour de France Grand Départ 2026

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Voyage to Catalonia: The Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona 2026

Voyage to Catalonia: The Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona 2026

A guide to the host land of the Tour de France Grand Départ

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Seoul Searching: a ride across South Korea

Seoul Searching: a ride across South Korea

Riding the cross-country route from Incheon to Busan, Alberto Viciana explores South Korea through food, friendship, and the quiet rhythm of its riverside bike paths

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A cyclist rides up a mountain hairpin road on a Haute Route trip

Haute Route Alps – road cycling’s most iconic challenge

Haute Route is the closest an amateur can get to living the life of a professional cyclist. Its multi-day events are like being part of...

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The Peru Great Divide: Sisyphus in the Andes

The Peru Great Divide: Sisyphus in the Andes

A spectacular 1,600km ride through the Peruvian Andes embracing ancient civilisations, daunting mountain passes and guinea pigs. Will they make it to the end point in Abancay?

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BikeHotels Südtirol: Routes between flavour and nature

BikeHotels Südtirol: Routes between flavour and nature

Ride through postcard-perfect landscapes and authentic flavours: South Tyrol offers routes for every kind of cyclist, with hospitality designed for those travelling on two wheels

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Langhe Monferrato Roero and Cuneo: Where motion meets emotion

Langhe Monferrato Roero and Cuneo: Where motion meets emotion

A ride through the Langhe Monferrato Roero and the Cuneo area, where vineyards, historic towns and alpine climbs reveal a landscape shaped by culture and unforgettable sporting experiences

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Scared of nothing, scared of everything: What it takes to ride round the world - twice over

Scared of nothing, scared of everything: What it takes to ride round the world - twice over

Vedangi Kulkarni is an adventurer, endurance athlete and storyteller who finished her second round-the-world ride a few months ago. Kulkarni’s upbringing in the western state...

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Tapestry of la Loire: gravel riding through vineyards and history

Tapestry of la Loire: gravel riding through vineyards and history

Home to the annual ‘Nature is Bike’ festival, Rouleur goes riding around Angers, in the heart of France’s Pays de la Loire region, to discover...

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The Wild Mountains: A gallery capturing The Silk Road Mountain Race

The Wild Mountains: A gallery capturing The Silk Road Mountain Race

The Silk Road Mountain Race is an unsupported, single-stage cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Covering 1,900-kilometres with 30,000m of climbing, it follows old...

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The must-do road and gravel events around the world in 2026

The must-do road and gravel events around the world in 2026

From road to gravel, we're highlighting a selection of international events including Gran Fondos, group rides, stage tours, endurance challenges and more unique formats that...

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PERFORMANCE

"I'm already itching to ride again": Conquering the beautiful brutality of Mallorca 312

"I'm already itching to ride again": Conquering the beautiful brutality of Mallorca 312

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock. In the final...

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Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever

Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever

Breaks and fractures are sidelining pros for weeks rather than months, and a bad crash no longer spells the end of a season. NSN Cycling’s...

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I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312: The final countdown begins

I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312: The final countdown begins

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock. In part three...

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The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity

The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity

Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of mobility for success in cycling

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Redefining fatigue: Why durability might be the next big thing in performance metrics

Redefining fatigue: Why durability might be the next big thing in performance metrics

The best riders have always been able to display superhuman strength to make the difference deep into a gruelling race. Sports scientists are now trying...

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Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?

Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?

Following the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Rouleur explores the link between mountain training, snow, and cycling

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I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far

I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...

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Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan

Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan

The Arab trailblazer, UAE Team ADQ's Safiya Alsayegh, talks to Rouleur about cycling and training during the month of Ramadan

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Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

A deep dive into development pathways, burnout, specialisation, and the long road from junior dominance to Grand Tour podiums

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Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance

Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance

Rouleur investigates the peloton’s most unlikely performance frontier, where marginal gains meet microbes, stool samples tell seasonal stories, and cycling’s obsession with speed runs headlong...

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The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event

The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...

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The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport

The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport

Understanding more about the numbers on your power meter

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NEW MAGAZINE

Rouleur Issue No. 143

Welcome to Rouleur 143, wSpring fever: you can almost touch it. It’s a buzz, a vibration anticipated by the premature licks of sunshine which hit Belgium’s cobbles in anticipation of what’s next. It’s a raring, daring feeling, a force that shifts
cycling’s needle to the first of its three GrandTours. The Giro d’Italia: a race embodied by the vibrant maglia rosa worn by its leader, whose vitality and vigour capture the moods of the temperamental Italian spring, and which are woven into the spirit of Rouleur 143.

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Issue 143 - Rouleur

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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview: The grand finale

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview: The grand finale
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