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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage one preview: Sprint battle along the Black Sea coast

Giro d'Italia 2026 stage one preview: Sprint battle along the Black Sea coast

The Grande Partenza is upon us! Who will be the first to wear pink after this year’s flat opening stage in Bulgaria?  

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The Giro d’Italia 2026 contenders: Who will challenge Vingegaard for the pink jersey?

The Giro d’Italia 2026 contenders: Who will challenge Vingegaard for the pink jersey?

Rouleur previews the riders to look out for at the 109th edition of the Corsa Rosa

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‘It’s a party and we support each other’: The female force of the Traka

‘It’s a party and we support each other’: The female force of the Traka

We speak to those pushing for a more inclusive future at gravel events, ensuring everyone has an invitation to the Traka party  

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'It was a life-changing experience': Jai Hindley on winning the Giro and why Italy is the best place to ride a bike

'It was a life-changing experience': Jai Hindley on winning the Giro and why Italy is the best place to ride a bike

The 2022 Giro d’Italia winner on his hidden talent for cooking, spending Christmas at home in Australia and his love for Outkast and Tame Impala

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For the love of the mountains: Millie Gibbons and a different type of cycling

For the love of the mountains: Millie Gibbons and a different type of cycling

In the latest of her crazy challenges on two wheels, the British rider broke the double-Everesting world record, but that kind of accolade isn’t what...

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“We’re limiting the sport in its own growth”: What does May’s packed WorldTour schedule mean in reality?

“We’re limiting the sport in its own growth”: What does May’s packed WorldTour schedule mean in reality?

As we head into the busiest month of racing this year, Rouleur explores the realities of the Women’s WorldTour schedule.  

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Eddie Dunbar in racing kit, riding for Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team in 2026

Eddie Dunbar: The grafter from Cork

When the going gets tough, Eddie Dunbar gets going. The Irish climber aiming high at the Giro with a new team – and a new...

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La Vuelta España Femenina 2026 preview: Who will win the Maillot Rojo?

La Vuelta España Femenina 2026 preview: Who will win the Maillot Rojo?

Rouleur takes a look at the contenders for the 12th edition of the Spanish Grand Tour

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The Polka-Dot Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The Polka-Dot Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The polka-dot jersey is handed to the best climber of the Tour de France. But how long has it been around, and does it achieve...

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Tour de France winners: The full history

Tour de France winners: The full history

Only one rider can win the Tour de France each year, making it one of the most select groups in cycling. Ahead of the 2026...

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How are the Tour de France climbs classified?

How are the Tour de France climbs classified?

The Tour's race director explains to Rouleur exactly how the category of each of the race's climbs is determined

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‘Visma are the indisputable favourites’: UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced into Giro d’Italia rethink after João Almeida ruled out

‘Visma are the indisputable favourites’: UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced into Giro d’Italia rethink after João Almeida ruled out

Joxean Fernández Matxin tells Rouleur that UAE will now back Adam Yates who will be vying to keep the maglia rosa in the family after...

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A rider competing at the 2026 Tour de Romandie

The picky cannibal: Pogačar brings stardust to Tour de Romandie

The world champion brings some much-needed attention to what used to be key build-up race to the Tour de France

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Paul Seixas gets close to the sun – and doesn’t burn. Tadej Pogačar has a new rival

Paul Seixas gets close to the sun – and doesn’t burn. Tadej Pogačar has a new rival

The 19-year-old Frenchman finishes second to the world champion at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

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Riders racing the 2026 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes in the Ardennes

Cruelty and promise: how the youngest lit up the oldest Monument

Paula Blasi, 23, and Isabella Holmgren, 20, finished fifth and sixth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and showed they could be Ardennes stars in the years to come

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The Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The yellow jersey has become a mythical accomplishment in pro cycling. But how, when and why did it come about?

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The Green Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The Green Jersey at the Tour de France - A Brief History

The best sprinter at the Tour de France is given the green jersey. But how long has the green jersey been around?

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The Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes peloton, ahead of the 2026 edition

Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2026 preview: who will win La Doyenne?

Rouleur examines the favourites for Sunday’s Monument  

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The Liège-Bastogne-Liège peloton, ahead of the 2026 edition

Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 men’s preview: the showdown between Pogačar and Seixas

Rouleur looks at route and the contenders for the fourth Monument of the season  

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'I like the tough days' - Joe Blackmore on winning L'Avenir, riding with Froomey and Tour dreams

'I like the tough days' - Joe Blackmore on winning L'Avenir, riding with Froomey and Tour dreams

The south London-raised former off-roader on riding with Chris Froome, fuelling with custard creams and terrible golf swings

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Tadej Pogačar-esque: Demi Vollering is looking unstoppable this spring

Tadej Pogačar-esque: Demi Vollering is looking unstoppable this spring

As if the Tour of Flanders wasn't proof enough of resounding form, the Dutchwoman flew to victory yet again at La Flèche Wallone. The gap...

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'I’m strong when it's hard': Seixas conquers the Mur – but can he topple Pogačar at Liège?

'I’m strong when it's hard': Seixas conquers the Mur – but can he topple Pogačar at Liège?

The 19-year-old French rider produced a masterclass to win atop the Mur de Huy

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La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Women's preview

La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Women's preview

With another Vollering-Niewiadoma battle on the horizon, Rouleur weighs up the favourites for this year's midweek Ardennes Classic

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La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Men's Preview

La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Men's Preview

Rouleur examines the favourites for the second race of the Ardennes trilogy

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A star is born: Paula Blasi announces her arrival with convincing Amstel Gold win

A star is born: Paula Blasi announces her arrival with convincing Amstel Gold win

Rouleur tells the cycling story of 23-year-old Paula Blasi, who outrode the favourites in another unpredictable edition of Amstel Gold.

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Amstel Gold 2026 women's preview: FDJ's race to lose?

Amstel Gold 2026 women's preview: FDJ's race to lose?

Rouleur weigh up the favourites for the first of the Ardenne's triple crown. 

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Amstel Gold 2026 men's preview: Remco's revenge or another Skjelmose strike?

Amstel Gold 2026 men's preview: Remco's revenge or another Skjelmose strike?

Rouleur examine the contenders for triumph at this year's Ardennes Classics opener.

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