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'There’s almost no team tactics': Van der Poel overpowers the field in show of strength at Gravel World Championships

'There’s almost no team tactics': Van der Poel overpowers the field in show of strength at Gravel World Championships

The Dutchman adds to his collection of rainbow jerseys with a dominant display in Belgium

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A showdown the UCI would have longed for - Vos and Kopecky face-off lights up the Gravel World Championships

A showdown the UCI would have longed for - Vos and Kopecky face-off lights up the Gravel World Championships

Lotte Kopecky impressed in her first-ever gravel race, but in the end there stood the familiar sight of Marianne Vos in the rainbow bands

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Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders

Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders

Taking place on October 5 and 6, Rouleur evaluates the top contenders for the men's and women's titles

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The long and the short: Inside the rise of cycling's mega-contracts

The long and the short: Inside the rise of cycling's mega-contracts

Rouleur speaks to those inside the transfer merry-go-round to find out why men's WorldTour riders are being handed longer and longer contracts

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We will never be here again - a book by Svein Tuft

We will never be here again - a book by Svein Tuft

Richard Abraham shares more on his new book with former professional cyclist Svein Tuft

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A World Championships in mourning

A World Championships in mourning

Rachel Jary reflects on a difficult week in Switzerland marked by the tragic passing of 18-year-old Swiss rider Muriel Furrer

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‘A whole new can of worms’ - Will Ben O’Connor tackle one-day races after his breakthrough second place at the World Championships?

‘A whole new can of worms’ - Will Ben O’Connor tackle one-day races after his breakthrough second place at the World Championships?

Usually not considered a one-day racer, the Australian rider finished with an unexpected silver medal in Zurich

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Mathieu van der Poel: This is just the beginning of the Pogačar era

Mathieu van der Poel: This is just the beginning of the Pogačar era

The dominance of the Slovenian rider at the World Championships gave little hope to his rivals who are still trying to work out how to beat...

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How do you stop Tadej Pogačar? Rivals remain at a loss to cycling's most unanswerable question

How do you stop Tadej Pogačar? Rivals remain at a loss to cycling's most unanswerable question

Tadej Pogačar's rivals had no idea how to react to his 100km attack in Zurich, and they were left remonstrating with one another, cursing a lack...

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A missed alarm, a ‘stupid’ attack and a dream come true - Tadej Pogačar is champion of the world

A missed alarm, a ‘stupid’ attack and a dream come true - Tadej Pogačar is champion of the world

Inside the newly-crowned world champion's remarkable 100-kilometre solo attack on the roads of Zurich

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‘This is a win of the head’ - It’s Lotte Kopecky’s world

‘This is a win of the head’ - It’s Lotte Kopecky’s world

The Belgian rider won her second consecutive world title in Zurich after a long day in torrid conditions

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Emerging through the chaos: Kopecky capitalises on rivals' incoherence in World title defence

Emerging through the chaos: Kopecky capitalises on rivals' incoherence in World title defence

The Belgian came back from being dropped to double up on rainbow bands in miserable weather in Switzerland

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DT Swiss ARC 1100 DICUT 30th anniversary wheels

DT Swiss marks three decades in cycling with retro-inspired superlight wheelset

Flagship ARC 1100 DICUT DB climbing wheels are dressed to dazzle in silver hubs and spokes as the component brand celebrates its 30th birthday

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BMC unveils latest Masterpiece version of the Teammachine R

BMC unveils latest Masterpiece version of the Teammachine R

The sleeker, darker edition of the Teammachine R is claimed to be BMC's pinnacle of performance

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CeramicSpeed OSPW RS 20th anniversary edition

CeramicSpeed celebrates 20 years with ultra-exclusive anniversary OSPW RS system

The ultimate statement derailleur cage – hollow titanium 3D-printed pulleys, a dark prism commemorative logo and limited to just 200 pieces

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Ribble Allroad Ti at the National Theatre

New Ribble Allroad Ti: ‘state-of-the-art 3D printing with traditional construction techniques’

British brand aiming to push the boundaries of what's possible with titanium – both tech and price-wise

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Brompton goes bigger: new upsized G Line aims to be ‘the most versatile bike in the world’

The new, go-anywhere folder also becomes the first Brompton with hydraulic disc brakes

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Gravel riders wearing Le Col ARC kit

Le Col moves into gravel and lifestyle with new ARC clothing range

British brand branches out with a collection designed for 'rides unbounded by time or terrain'

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Cadex Max 40: Never choose between aero and lightweight again

Cadex Max 40: Never choose between aero and lightweight again

Can a deep-section aero wheelset ever be the first choice for the mountains? The CADEX Max 40 has a 40mm rim but weighs an unbelievable 1,249g –...

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Wattbike Proton

Wattbike launches lower-priced Proton and Air smart bikes: ‘proven technology in a highly versatile format’

British brand aims to broaden its appeal with more versatile indoor trainers that bring it back into the sub-£2K category

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Pinarello Espada on Zwift

Party like it’s 1994: Indurain’s Pinarello Espada joins Zwift for its 10th anniversary celebrations

The online training platform has a few surprises lined up to celebrate hitting double figures – plus new roads, new data displays, a new training camp,...

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Campagnolo Super Record HPPM power meter chainset

Campagnolo Super Record Wireless power meter review – the jewel in the crown of the world's most exclusive groupset

Say what you like about Campagnolo not being in the WorldTour any more but nobody can deny that Super Record is still the most prestigious...

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Sarto Black Marble head tube

Sarto unveils ‘Black Marble’ carbon finish, designed to add strength as well as style

Proprietary process manipulates an outer layer of unidirectional carbon fibre to create unique effect – and also enhance tube performance

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Light, sporty and smart: Mahle's e-bike revolution

Light, sporty and smart: Mahle's e-bike revolution

Mahle have been quietly revolutionising e-bikes for almost a decade, with their motors powering some of the most illustrious bike brands of all. Their new...

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No. 130 - Landscapes

Rouleur 130 is a celebration not only of cycling’s landscapes, but our relationship with them as cyclists. We’ve got features from places as diverse as Sweden, Alicante, Flanders and North Africa, as well as some explorations of landscape in a more abstract sense. Maybe we have missed out most of your own favourite landscapes, but that doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you read this magazine and work out how it translates to your own experience of cycling and landscape.


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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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Why Nice makes the perfect cycling destination

Why Nice makes the perfect cycling destination

Nice, located on France’s beautiful Cote d’Azur coast, is a must-visit cycling destination all year round 

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Three cyclists cycling along a road in Mallorca, Spain, that leads to Formentor lighthouse with the Mediterranean sea in the background

Mallorca cycling: All you need to know about riding on the Balearic Island

East off the mainland of Spain is Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands, which has become a hotspot for cycling holidays

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Return to La Planche with Fabio Aru

Return to La Planche with Fabio Aru

Italy’s Fabio Aru was a stage winner atop La Planche des Belles Filles in the 2017 Tour de France. Rouleur accompanies him as he returns...

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Cycling in France: Everything you need to know

Cycling in France: Everything you need to know

How to get there, where to stay, climbs to conquer, and sportives to take part in 

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The best cycling holidays: top locations to consider from around the world

The best cycling holidays: top locations to consider from around the world

From Europe to East Asia, Rouleur looks at the best places to go cycling on holiday

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Riding towards one million: How World Bicycle Relief's work is changing lives

Riding towards one million: How World Bicycle Relief's work is changing lives

Dave Neiswander has spent the last 17 years with World Bicycle Relief, from being on the ground in Zambia, Africa, to being the CEO. He...

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