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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...
'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...
'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
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.
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
'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.
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…
'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...
‘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...
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
‘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
‘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
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?
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
'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.
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
'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
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...
'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
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
'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...
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?
'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.
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
2025 Women's WorldTour team ratings: Who performed best this season?
Who will end the 2025 season happy and which teams will be left wanting more?
Katie Archibald column: The categories of non-achievement
Katie Archibald is a multiple world and Olympic champion on the track who is a regular columnist for Rouleur
'It's calmer and lighter': Tadej Pogačar's team couldn't have wished for a better 2026 Tour de France route
Does a fifth Tour de France title beckon for Tadej Pogačar? UAE Team Emirates-XRG certainly don't see many potentially pitfalls for their superstar rider.
French to celebrate again? 2026 Tour de France Femmes route seems crafted for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift follows a traditional pattern of punchy and sprint stages, before a mountainous finale to round out the...
2026 Tour de France promises suspense until the end – but there are few obstacles for Tadej Pogačar
The 2026 Tour de France will start with a bang, go into hibernation for a short while, and then finish with an almighty spectacle. It’s...
Lucas Towers is Britain's daredevil descender who's gone under the radar to reach the pro ranks
All about the British rider who is one to watch in 2026
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