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‘We’ve got a big job to keep the standard up’ — The adventure begins as the Hincapies’ team light up their first race
Byron Munton was second on the final stage and Stefan de Bod finished fourth on GC at the American team’s first ever race, the AlUla...
‘The climbs are always a shock’ - Early season summit finishes and the changing landscape of the cycling calendar
The AlUla Tour features the steep ramps of the Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid climb on Saturday — how are summit finishes in January influencing the...
‘I keep myself tough through the winter’ — Why Seth Dunwoody chose Armagh over Girona as he steps into professional cycling
The Northern Irish rider starts his 2026 season at the AlUla Tour in Saudi Arabia
‘Excited, motivated, calm’ and on the scoreboard - Jonathan Milan and the sprinter’s need for an early win
The Italian sprinter gets his 2026 season underway with a win at the AlUla Tour, he talks about why this is so important
'In a sport where you suffer this much, mentality is a big factor' - Sam Watson on versatility, momentum and big dreams
The 24-year-old from Leeds tells Rouleur what it takes to win at the WorldTour
‘Beauty and diversity’ on display: will the 2027 UK Grands Départs deliver sporting drama?
Rouleur’s reaction to the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 UK stages
Cobbles, climbs and corners: This is what the Edinburgh Tour stage finishes should be
Rouleur takes a look at the potential finale of the Grand Départ in the Scottish capital in 2027
‘Right environment’ or the dernier ressort as Derek Gee-West joins brimming Lidl-Trek squad?
The Canadian joins the likes of Mads Pedersen, Jonathan Milan and Juan Ayuso for 2026 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...
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
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
A career shaped by a mountain — Simon Yates rides into retirement after maglia rosa redemption
The 2025 Giro d’Italia winner has retired from professional cycling with immediate effect – he was at Rouleur Live a few months ago discussing an...
‘I don’t really like racing but I like winning’ — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s unrelenting path to the top
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift winner was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025
‘It’s important to show that it’s not all robotic’ – Puck Pieterse on inspiring the next generation of cyclists
Puck Pieterse was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025 talking about the continued rise of women’s cycling
Pidcock and Pinarello: The story continues at Q36.5 in 2026
Pinarello joins Q36.5 as co title sponsor for 2026 season
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...
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
Talks that will fill the theatre at Rouleur Live 2025
From the national hero and Tour de France Femmes winner, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to Simon Yates’s redemption at the Giro d’Italia, here are the talks you...
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?
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
Il Lombardia 2025 preview: Is there any stopping Pogačar?
Rouleur takes a look at the route and the contenders for the final Monument of the year
Redemption and rising stars: Six key takeaways from the 2025 European Championships
The two favourites Demi Vollering and Tadej Pogačar delivered commanding victories in the Drôme-Ardèche, but what were the other conclusions from the weekend?
European Championships 2025 elite women's road race route, contenders and prediction
A stacked field of favourites take on a punchy route in the Drôme-Ardèche
‘I think the parcours were designed for this’ - Attritional, tacticless racing meant there was only going to be one winner at the Worlds
Tadej Pogačar rides away to another rainbow jersey in 100km demonstration
'One of the brightest young talents in cycling' - Have Lidl-Trek signed their Grand Tour winner in Juan Ayuso?
The Spaniard has signed with the American squad until 2030
‘No regrets’ but could UAE Team Emirates-XRG have done anything differently for Almeida’s red jersey bid?
João Almeida will finish in second place at the Vuelta a España after the showdown on the Bola del Mundo climb
The Vuelta podium battle flared up on El Morredero’s scorched slopes - can Red Bull ignite their challenge?
An aggressive performance on the summit finish from Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe delivered a stage win, but would they have wanted more?
Will the Vuelta a España 2025 make it to Madrid?
Stage 16 was shortened to due protests at the finish line. The Vuelta organisers should expect the same outcome in the coming days.
Movers and shakers: Analysing professional cycling’s biggest transfers for 2026
A number of prominent riders will be competing for a different team in 2026
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