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Giro or Vuelta decision on ice, but Tadej Pogačar certain 'I can improve some more'

Giro or Vuelta decision on ice, but Tadej Pogačar certain 'I can improve some more'

The UAE Team Emirates rider revealed his plans for next season and says things can still get better - the question is: how?

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‘I champion everybody to follow their dreams’ - Shanaze Reade on building a better future for the next generation

‘I champion everybody to follow their dreams’ - Shanaze Reade on building a better future for the next generation

The former multiple BMX and track world champion is focusing on how she can help create opportunities for those less privileged

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Ben Healy’s weakness is his strength: ‘It never makes me indecisive’

Ben Healy’s weakness is his strength: ‘It never makes me indecisive’

The EF Education-EasyPost rider knows where his strength lies, and he is focussing on this in the pursuit of success

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The peloton

Do bigger budgets and salaries in the WorldTour really make cycling better?

With limited income streams and job security for just a select few, how sustainable is the growth of the sport?

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Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like with Q36.5?

Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like with Q36.5?

The British rider officially terminated his contract with Ineos Grenadiers earlier this week, but what next for him at the lower division Q36.5?

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‘There’s work to be done' - Joanna Rowsell on driving progress in women’s sport

‘There’s work to be done' - Joanna Rowsell on driving progress in women’s sport

After winning two Olympic gold medals, the British woman is now passionate about inspiring the next generation

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Luke Rowe: Partying with Rigoberto Urán, Team Sky’s blue line, and screaming DSs

Luke Rowe: Partying with Rigoberto Urán, Team Sky’s blue line, and screaming DSs

Rouleur puts the questions to the man who has been one of cycling's most trusted and loyal domestiques

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot only knows how to win – and the Tour de France Femmes is her latest target: ‘I want to be the best’

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot only knows how to win – and the Tour de France Femmes is her latest target: ‘I want to be the best’

The Frenchwoman returns to road racing with Visma-Lease a Bike in 2025, and her home race is at the top of her wish list

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‘Volunteers are the backbone of the sport’ - Carole Leigh on a lifetime of service to bike racing

‘Volunteers are the backbone of the sport’ - Carole Leigh on a lifetime of service to bike racing

The British woman has organised and officiated bike races since she was a teenager and hopes more people will follow in her footsteps

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Olav Kooij and the quest to be the fastest man in the world

Olav Kooij and the quest to be the fastest man in the world

The Dutchman is confident in the fact that he’s on the cusp of being the sport’s best current sprinter

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Josh Tarling and the pursuit of perfection: ‘I hope my peak will start next year’

Josh Tarling and the pursuit of perfection: ‘I hope my peak will start next year’

The 20-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider on learnings from the racing season, managing adult life, and setting achievable goals

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Colnago Y1RS hero

New Colnago Y1RS: inside the development of the WorldTour's most radical bike with Colnago’s head of R&D

Davide Fumagalli tells Rouleur how the new aero bike, which will be ridden by Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates in 2025, saves 20 watts – and explains...

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Path to glory: How the Pinarello Dogma F was shaped by champions

Path to glory: How the Pinarello Dogma F was shaped by champions

How the development and execution of the iconic Pinarello Dogma F was defined by the world’s best riders

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Cofidis Look 795 Blade RS bike outside Campagnolo HQ

Look who's back: Campagnolo returns to the WorldTour

Look and Campagolo, two of cycling's most iconic brands, are back together at the top level from 2025 with what could be the best-looking bike in the pro...

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New Wahoo Elemnt Ace supersizes the cycling computer – and adds a unique wind sensor

New Wahoo Elemnt Ace supersizes the cycling computer – and adds a unique wind sensor

The new flagship Elemnt computer goes large with a 3.8in touchscreen, claimed 30-hour battery life, navigation upgrades and – in a category first – an...

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Ten years on: how the hardware around training has completely changed

Ten years on: how the hardware around training has completely changed

From wheel-on turbos in a cold garage to immersive gamified setups; the world of indoor training has come a long way

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Colnago Steelnovo front three quarters

Steeling the show: is Colnago spearheading a comeback for European-made metal bikes?

When Colnago launched the state-of-the-art, ultra-limited, Italian-made Steelnovo to celebrate its 70th anniversary, it seemed to be sending out a message... we ask whether metal bikes...

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Scott Addict RC Ultimate hero image

New Scott Addict RC Ultimate is 'lightest production race bike' at 5.9kg

Swiss brand goes ultra-light, equalling the weight of its lightest ever pre-disc brake race bike 'without compromise'

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Exploring the Alt_Road: MAAP’s latest gravel collection review

Exploring the Alt_Road: MAAP’s latest gravel collection review

The Australian brand’s Alt_Road gravel collection aims to open up the sport to a wider range of riders

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KASK: Two decades at the head of the race

KASK: Two decades at the head of the race

KASK have celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2024. Rouleur looks back at the history of the Italian company, through the prism of some of the...

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Ribble's Allroad Ti: Timeless titanium, modern performance

Ribble's Allroad Ti: Timeless titanium, modern performance

Ribble’s new titanium aero endurance bike juxtaposes tradition with technology to stunning effect

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Van Rysel rising: How the French bike brand are taking the cycling world by storm

Van Rysel rising: How the French bike brand are taking the cycling world by storm

Van Rysel bikes have been ridden to 30 major wins in 2024 by the riders of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. Rouleur looks at the meteoric rise...

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No. 132 - Age & Experience

Riding a bike is one of the true lifelong activities – learning to ride is a first step to independence, and cycling is something that stays with us throughout our lives. Rouleur 132: Age and Experience celebrates the wisdom that cycling teaches us, with fascinating perspectives from those who have been there and done it all, along with those who are just starting out on the journey. ⁠


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LATEST TRAVEL GUIDES

Beyond Girona: Discovering the gravel paths of Costa Brava with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio

Beyond Girona: Discovering the gravel paths of Costa Brava with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio

South African cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio has built both a home and business in the charming town of Banyoles, just outside of Girona. She shows...

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Finding home in the Caucasus mountains: A journey through Georgia’s wild landscapes

Finding home in the Caucasus mountains: A journey through Georgia’s wild landscapes

A four-day adventure across the imposing peaks of the Caucasus, through a land of harsh landscapes and hospitable people

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The land of ice and fire: Exploring Iceland’s untamed Highlands by gravel bike

The land of ice and fire: Exploring Iceland’s untamed Highlands by gravel bike

The Highlands of Iceland are a dramatic landscape of volcanic terrain, contrasting colours, and some of the finest gravel and adventure riding in Europe. Rouleur...

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The must-ride mountain passes in Italy: where they are, the numbers, and the Strava records

The must-ride mountain passes in Italy: where they are, the numbers, and the Strava records

Italy is a playground for cyclists, especially those who love a long mountain climb with spectacular views

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Chased by adventure: Cycling from the Dolomites to Lake Garda on Trentino's DoGa trail

Chased by adventure: Cycling from the Dolomites to Lake Garda on Trentino's DoGa trail

From Malè to Riva del Garda, the DoGa trail in Trentino crosses four alpine valleys and covers 110 kilometres

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Why Mallorca 312 needs to be on your cycling sportive bucket list

Why Mallorca 312 needs to be on your cycling sportive bucket list

Eight thousand cyclists take part in this event each year, making it one of the most Europe’s most popular cycle sportives

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Exploring Nice with Joe Dombrowski

Exploring Nice with Joe Dombrowski

Recently retired WorldTour professional Joe Dombrowski has made his home in Nice, where the Tour de France has recently held both its Grand Départ and...

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Explore: On the roads of the stone king

Explore: On the roads of the stone king

Monviso towers above its neighbours on the Italy-France border and Rouleur took full advantage of road closures for motorised traffic to tackle four iconic climbs and...

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Cycling in the French Alps: the legendary climbs you should conquer

Cycling in the French Alps: the legendary climbs you should conquer

A playground for cyclists, Rouleur looks at some of the best climbs in the French Alps

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Cycling in Italy: A guide to riding in one of cycling's most beautiful heartlands

Cycling in Italy: A guide to riding in one of cycling's most beautiful heartlands

All the information for planning your cycling trip to Italy

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Exploring the Basque Country by bike and surfboard

Exploring the Basque Country by bike and surfboard

The French Basque Country is an idiosyncratic region of green mountains and long beaches. Rouleur joins modern nomadic influencer Virginia Cancellieri for an exploration of...

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The road to Formentor lighthouse in Mallorca, Spain

The best cycling climbs in Mallorca

Rouleur looks at the top 10 climbs in cycling’s most famous holiday destination in Spain

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