RACING

Updates, stories and opinions from inside the world's greatest sport, written and captured by Rouleur journalists

A short sit-down with Paul Fournel

A short sit-down with Paul Fournel

“I ride to rest and to tire myself out. I ride to do myself good and to do myself harm.” An interview with master of...

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Rouleur podcast: Matt Stephens, Ned Boulting, Lisa Brambani and Mandy Jones

Rouleur podcast: Matt Stephens, Ned Boulting, Lisa Brambani and Mandy Jones

Matt Stephens treasures his national champion’s jersey and his memories; Lisa Brambani has mislaid two of her four; while Mandy Jones goes one better –...

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Definitions: sprinter by Paul Fournel

Definitions: sprinter by Paul Fournel

“The sprinter is all thighs. Whether he is small and powerful like Cavendish, or big and powerful like Cipollini, he is always powerful”

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Definitions: baroudeur by Paul Fournel

Definitions: baroudeur by Paul Fournel

“The baroudeur – the fighter, the adventurer, the chancer, the opportunist – is a spoil sport. A spoiler of riding in peace, a spoiler of...

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‘I am a machine, an escaped robot. I attack.’ – Anquetil Alone

‘I am a machine, an escaped robot. I attack.’ – Anquetil Alone

“I didn’t choose it; the bike chose me. I don’t love the bike, the bike loves me. It’s going to pay for it.” An extract...

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