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Vuelta a España winners: The full history

Vuelta a España winners: The full history

Ahead of the final Grand Tour of the 2024 cycling season, we take a look at the history behind the winners of La Vuelta a...

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The closest winning margins in Tour de France history

The closest winning margins in Tour de France history

We take a look at the tightest battles and biggest thrashings since the Tour de France began in 1903.

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Giro d'Italia 2022 Preview: Route, favourites and predictions

Giro d'Italia 2022 Preview: Route, favourites and predictions

Route details and contenders for the 2022 Giro d'Italia, the first Grand Tour of the season, which begins in Hungary on May 6th

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Etoile de Bessèges 2022: Route, predictions and contenders

Etoile de Bessèges 2022: Route, predictions and contenders

Etoile de Bessèges is an intriguing early season stage race in Southern France. Tim Wellens, Benoît Cosnefroy and Christophe Laporte are some of the recent...

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Grand Prix Marseillaise 2022 Preview: Route, contenders and predictions

Grand Prix Marseillaise 2022 Preview: Route, contenders and predictions

The 2022 road cycling season has arrived. And with it, a one-day race in Southern France. The Grand Prix Marseillaise looks to be a thrilling...

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The Supremely Talented Kata Blanka Vas: Q&A

The Supremely Talented Kata Blanka Vas: Q&A

A chat with the versatile and wonderfully talented Kata Blanka Vas of SD Worx.

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"I’m actually having a lot of fun doing something other than riding my bike” Nico Roche on Retirement

"I’m actually having a lot of fun doing something other than riding my bike” Nico Roche on Retirement

After 17 years in the pro peloton, Nico Roche retired in 2021 after stints with Team Sky, BMC and most recently, Team DSM. Here’s how...

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Flashback: When Tony Martin made the bravest breakaway

Flashback: When Tony Martin made the bravest breakaway

Reflecting on an unforgettable day at the Vuelta a España, where Tony Martin was metres away from completing mission impossible

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An Untapped Gem? Mark Padun Joins EF Education - Nippo in 2022

An Untapped Gem? Mark Padun Joins EF Education - Nippo in 2022

Painter? Dancer? Mark Padun may well have been either before he was given the chance to try cycling at 11 years old. We dissect the...

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Neo-Pros to Watch in 2022

Neo-Pros to Watch in 2022

Rouleur examine the neo-pros set to breathe new life into the pro peloton as they enter the WorldTour ranks in 2022.

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A fresh start for Dylan Groenewegen: Analysing the sprinter's next chapter

A fresh start for Dylan Groenewegen: Analysing the sprinter's next chapter

Four-time Tour de France stage winner Dylan Groenewegen is set to leave Jumbo-Visma for Australian outfit Team BikeExchange in 2022. Here’s why it's the perfect...

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Jonas Vingegaard: His breakout year

Jonas Vingegaard: His breakout year

Coming second in the Tour de France has propelled the Danish rider to stardom, he explains his off-season, his unusual training methods and his year ahead

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Marcel Kittel on the new generation of sprinters, mental health and the perfect sprint

Marcel Kittel on the new generation of sprinters, mental health and the perfect sprint

Marcel Kittel talks on the importance of mental health in cycling, his perfect sprint and who he’s tipping to be the next sprinting star.

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Team Amani: Giving Africa an opportunity

Team Amani: Giving Africa an opportunity

The year is 2021 and less than 2% of WorldTour pros are African. Team Amani are removing the barriers that have prevented Africa from reaching the top before.

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Why Romain Bardet and Team DSM Is an Unlikely Success Story

Why Romain Bardet and Team DSM Is an Unlikely Success Story

Team DSM’s approach is not for everyone, and it has left some of their most talented riders looking elsewhere. However, for Romain Bardet, it’s the...

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Men's British National Championships: Road Race Debrief

Men's British National Championships: Road Race Debrief

Lincoln hosted the first British National Championships road race in more than two years. Here’s what happened.

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Who is retiring from pro cycling in 2021?

Who is retiring from pro cycling in 2021?

The 2021 season marks the conclusion to an array of distinguished careers. Here are some of the cyclists who have called it a day in 2021.

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Vincenzo Nibali: ‘The Shark of Messina’ ahead of his Astana Return

Vincenzo Nibali: ‘The Shark of Messina’ ahead of his Astana Return

Vincenzo Nibali is one of only seven cyclists to win all three Grand Tours. He’s added three monuments to his palmares, making him one the most...

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Tadej Pogačar is making history

Tadej Pogačar is making history

Tadej Pogačar just enjoys riding his bike. After capping off an all-time great season with victory at Il Lombardia, we analyse his 2021 campaign and...

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Peter Sagan: A New Chapter with Team TotalEnergies Awaits

Peter Sagan: A New Chapter with Team TotalEnergies Awaits

Peter Sagan’s spell with Bora-Hansgrohe came to a subdued end at Paris-Roubaix 2021. We analyse Sagan’s stay with the German outfit before he heads to...

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Who is Florian Vermeersch, Lotto-Soudal’s Roubaix Starlet?

Who is Florian Vermeersch, Lotto-Soudal’s Roubaix Starlet?

22-year-old Florian Vermeersch finished second in Paris-Roubaix 2021 — his first appearance at the Hell of the North. We dissect Vermeersch’s career so far, and...

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Anna van der Breggen: The Conclusion to a Supreme Career

Anna van der Breggen: The Conclusion to a Supreme Career

After ten victories scattered throughout 2021, Anna van der Breggen has retired from professional racing. We reflect on the supreme career of a woman who...

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Mathieu van der Poel: The Paris-Roubaix Debutant

Mathieu van der Poel: The Paris-Roubaix Debutant

Prior to the 2021 edition of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel considers his form, back injury and the prospect of a wet race.

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Outsiders with a chance at Paris-Roubaix 2021

Outsiders with a chance at Paris-Roubaix 2021

We analyse some of the outsiders who could mix it up with the favourites on the cobblestones at Paris-Roubaix 2021.

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Paris-Roubaix 2021 Preview – Route, predictions and contenders

Paris-Roubaix 2021 Preview – Route, predictions and contenders

The route, favourites and predictions for Paris-Roubaix 2021. Delayed until October 3rd 2021, we look forward to seeing the riders tackle the Hell of the North...

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Fabian Cancellara: A Classics Legend

Fabian Cancellara: A Classics Legend

Fabian Cancellara won seven monuments throughout his career — his lucky number. We dissect Cancellara’s accomplishments to understand why he is one of the most...

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Men’s Road Race Debrief - World Championships 2021

Men’s Road Race Debrief - World Championships 2021

The World Championships in Flanders concluded with one of the enthralling encounters of the 2021 season. Julian Alaphilippe successfully defended the rainbow jersey in the men’s...

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Outsiders with a chance at the World Championships - Men's Road Race

Outsiders with a chance at the World Championships - Men's Road Race

We analyse some of the outsiders with a chance ahead of the men's road race at the World Championships in Flanders.

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World Championships 2021: Men’s U23 Road Race Preview

World Championships 2021: Men’s U23 Road Race Preview

The route, predictions and contenders for the men’s U23 road race in Flanders. Some of the stars of tomorrow get the chance to shine, including...

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The Men's 2021 World Championship Time Trial: Debrief

The Men's 2021 World Championship Time Trial: Debrief

Flanders 2021 got off to an electric start, with Filippo Ganna narrowly defeating Wout Van Aert to defend his World Championship men's time trial title.

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