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In focus: A gallery capturing the chaos of gravel racing

In focus: A gallery capturing the chaos of gravel racing

Six photographers share their experiences behind the lens shooting at gravel events across the world 

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Marine Lenehan: the French hurdler who became Irish cycling's great hope

Marine Lenehan: the French hurdler who became Irish cycling's great hope

Success in Gran Fondos, gravel races, criteriums and eRacing prompted Lidl-Trek to make one of the winter's most eye-catching signings

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The ego problem: Can UAE Team Emirates-XRG balance so many superstars in 2026?

The ego problem: Can UAE Team Emirates-XRG balance so many superstars in 2026?

Tadej Pogačar's leadership is a given, but where do the team's superstars fit in underneath him?

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'You can slowly savour Il Lombardia wins': Tadej Pogačar and the Race of the Falling Leaves

'You can slowly savour Il Lombardia wins': Tadej Pogačar and the Race of the Falling Leaves

The last Monument Classic of the season spans eras, champions and landscapes. It is a journey through mountains and symbolic places where sport, culture and territory create a bond that has endured...

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'Visma's philosophy doesn't work for everyone': Why Cian Uijtdebroeks broke his contract again to join Movistar

'Visma's philosophy doesn't work for everyone': Why Cian Uijtdebroeks broke his contract again to join Movistar

The Belgian is set to ride for his third different team in 2026 before the age of 23 – but the ambition remains the same:...

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'Tom wants us to race like we did when we were younger' - Fred Wright's new chapter with Q36.5 Pro Cycling

'Tom wants us to race like we did when we were younger' - Fred Wright's new chapter with Q36.5 Pro Cycling

Fred Wright is moving on. After five years as part of Bahrain-Victorious, the British rider will start a new chapter with Q36.5 Pro Cycling next season. Could...

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Riding the wave: Rwanda, redemption and riders who believe

Riding the wave: Rwanda, redemption and riders who believe

The first UCI World Championships to be hosted in Africa was a golden opportunity to showcase progress in Rwanda and beyond. Not all nations attended, however. Xylon...

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'I've been the underdog my whole life' - Mattias Skjelmose on pressure, privilege and fighting to the top

'I've been the underdog my whole life' - Mattias Skjelmose on pressure, privilege and fighting to the top

Mattias Skjelmose shocked the cycling world with his victory in the Ardennes classics, proving that on the right day, Tadej Pogačar is not untouchable. He...

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'Accepting things I can’t change is my strength': Marlen Reusser on redefining mental toughness

'Accepting things I can’t change is my strength': Marlen Reusser on redefining mental toughness

The world and European time trial champion talks learning clarinet, her secrets to success and the allure of acrobatics

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Life as Tadej Pogačar: 'It’s not easy to stay on the top'

Life as Tadej Pogačar: 'It’s not easy to stay on the top'

The Slovenian, 27, is targeting a fifth Tour de France title and maiden victories at Milano-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix in 2026.

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New chapter and new challenge for Biniam Girmay at NSN Cycling Team: ‘This is what I missed’

New chapter and new challenge for Biniam Girmay at NSN Cycling Team: ‘This is what I missed’

The Eritrean sprinter hopes to get back to his best with NSN Cycling Team

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'It's what I looking for': Organisation, aero testing and big budgets make Red Bull perfect for Remco Evenepoel

'It's what I looking for': Organisation, aero testing and big budgets make Red Bull perfect for Remco Evenepoel

After seven years with Quick-Step, the Belgian believes that he can take a big step forward with his new team. 

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Reform versus tradition: Should cycling’s Grand Tour calendar be changed?

Reform versus tradition: Should cycling’s Grand Tour calendar be changed?

The debate about the Vuelta a España and Giro d’Italia’s positions in the season rumbles on…

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'It’s time for us to show what Africa can do': How Xaverine Nirere is blazing a trail with Team Amani

'It’s time for us to show what Africa can do': How Xaverine Nirere is blazing a trail with Team Amani

East African team Amani will be the first-ever UCI Continental team from the African continent in the women's peloton from next season. Rouleur meets their...

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‘This year I realised I can compete with the best’: Niamh Fisher-Black on a coming of age season

‘This year I realised I can compete with the best’: Niamh Fisher-Black on a coming of age season

The fifth-place overall finisher at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift spoke about a 2025 season which established her as a key leader in...

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Risks, relief, and responsibility: Alexander Kristoff rides off into retirement

Risks, relief, and responsibility: Alexander Kristoff rides off into retirement

The 38-year-old Norwegian reflected on a life on two wheels at Rouleur Live 2025

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‘We've had inexcusable deaths in our sport’ - Dan Bigham’s call for action to make cycling safer

‘We've had inexcusable deaths in our sport’ - Dan Bigham’s call for action to make cycling safer

The former Hour Record holder was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025 discussing the need for a detailed database for crashes in professional cycling

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‘Only 10% of pros know how to race properly’ - Adam Blythe on the evolution of cycling tactics

‘Only 10% of pros know how to race properly’ - Adam Blythe on the evolution of cycling tactics

The 2016 British national champion sits down with Rouleur to discuss how the sport has changed since his time in the pro ranks

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Do harder routes make for more interesting racing?

Do harder routes make for more interesting racing?

The E3 Saxo Classic will feature an additional ascent of the Oude Kwaremont in 2026, but will that make it more or less entertaining?

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Anne Knijnenburg: the champion runner who became cycling's new entertainer

Anne Knijnenburg: the champion runner who became cycling's new entertainer

From the running track to the cobbles of the Classics - Knijnenburg is one to watch in 2026

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'That’s how gravel racing is – it's an individual sport': Why road fans need to look at gravel racing differently

'That’s how gravel racing is – it's an individual sport': Why road fans need to look at gravel racing differently

Laurens ten Dam strongly hits back at the criticism he and the Netherlands faced at this autumn's Gravel World Championships.

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Jimmy Whelan’s path from beating Pogačar to targeting the Olympic marathon team

Jimmy Whelan’s path from beating Pogačar to targeting the Olympic marathon team

The former WorldTour pro who retired in 2024 is on the brink of a professional running career

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'Special, versatile and calmness': what was behind Matthew Brennan's breathtaking breakout season?

'Special, versatile and calmness': what was behind Matthew Brennan's breathtaking breakout season?

The man who brought Matthew Brennan to Visma-Lease a Bike reflects on the young Briton's incredible first season as a pro

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Stop at nothing: Sarah Gigante's career of setbacks, perseverance and success

Stop at nothing: Sarah Gigante's career of setbacks, perseverance and success

From multiple setbacks to summit finish victories, Sarah Gigante’s life in cycling has been a rollercoaster. The climber from Melbourne tells Rouleur what inspires her...

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'The attention Tadej gets isn't always a gift' - Tim Wellens on lessons from Pogačar and Tour success

'The attention Tadej gets isn't always a gift' - Tim Wellens on lessons from Pogačar and Tour success

The Belgian champion and Tour de France stage winner talks training with Tadej, mid-ride focaccia stops and how to find fun among the chaos

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Lauren Dickson

Lauren Dickson’s journey from running and triathlon to the best cycling team in the world

The Scottish winner of the Lincoln Grand Prix will be riding for FDJ Suez in 2026

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'Winning a Grand Tour is possible' - Oscar Onley's rise from the Scottish Borders to Tour de France stardom

'Winning a Grand Tour is possible' - Oscar Onley's rise from the Scottish Borders to Tour de France stardom

Oscar Onley made a name for himself on the world stage this season when he finished fourth at the Tour de France. The Scotsman tells Rouleur...

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When two become one: What the Lotto-Intermarché merger says about the future of pro cycling

When two become one: What the Lotto-Intermarché merger says about the future of pro cycling

Is the merger of the two Belgian teams a sign of the times or a one-off case?

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'It's our responsibility to ensure that people trust what they're seeing': Cycling's first female president on anti-doping challenges

'It's our responsibility to ensure that people trust what they're seeing': Cycling's first female president on anti-doping challenges

Emily Brammeier has developed into one of the most influential female voices in the sport, and now she's leading the sport's leading anti-doping movement.

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Did Tadej Pogačar's domination make the 2025 season boring or brilliant?

Did Tadej Pogačar's domination make the 2025 season boring or brilliant?

Did you find the 2025 season boring? It depends why you watch sport

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