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Pogačar in ominous form ahead of the Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar soloed clear with 70 kilometres to go on stage one, turning his first Tour de Suisse into a procession — and sending an...
Tour de France prize money: How much does the winner receive?
With different jerseys, stage wins, and a GC classification, we look at what is awarded to the riders throughout the Tour de France
Tour de France 2026 route: Catalan Grand Départ, time trials and two ascents of Alpe d'Huez
All you need to know about the route of the 113th edition of the Tour de France
Over and Out: four riders on crashing out of the Tour de France on day one
Crashing out of any race hurts, but the opening stage of the Tour de France? Four riders who have lived that day-one nightmare on the...
Del Toro delivers, but UAE struggle for control
The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (the renamed Dauphiné) was a race without control — an interesting audit of the biggest teams' strengths and weaknesses three weeks out...
Pep's big day out: The lost cycling history of FC Barcelona
As Barcelona prepares to host the third Spanish Tour de France Grand Départ, Rouleur uncovers a forgotten chapter of FC Barcelona’s cycling ambitions.
'Winning the World Championships as a junior came as a shock': The making of Lorenzo Finn
The rainbow jersey on his shoulders and the Giro Next Gen in his sights, Lorenzo Finn is taking the long road to the top. This...
‘I didn’t want to race another Grand Tour or Classic’: How Asia became professional cycling’s alternative path
It's inevitable that the end of the road approaches for every professional cyclist racing in Europe. When that time comes, most retire - but now...
‘I had to dare to lose it all’ : Comebacks and crowning moments at the Giro d’Italia Women
A fight down to the wire made the Giro d'Italia Women finale one of the season's most satisfying conclusions
Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2026 preview: Paul Seixas's time to shine
With no Tadej Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard on the startline, this year's race is all about the next big GC talent and his preparation for...
Strength in numbers: FDJ United-Suez powers Vollering to her long-awaited Giro moment
The Dutch star’s first Giro stage victory underlines her decision to renew her contract with Stephen Delcourt’s team for another two years. FDJ’s strength is...
Josh Kench was the Giro d'Italia's unlikeliest finisher: 'It’s been a rollercoaster'
Unwanted by any European team, New Zealander Josh Kench found himself racing in China for two seasons. Through a valuable connection he was given a...
'He has everything to be a Grand Tour winner': Lidl-Trek sound note of optimism over Juan Ayuso's return
Juan Ayuso will be one of the favourites when one-week stage racing returns at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Beyond that he'll be targeting a Tour de...
‘I’ve worked really hard to get to this point again’: Anna van der Breggen strikes back
On a brutal time trial stage of the Giro d'Italia Women, the SD Worx-Protime rider stunned her rivals by claiming a lead of over a...
"I don't find it hard to suffer": Antonia Niedermaier's accidental climb to the top
With under-23 world titles and Giro d'Italia Women stage victories, Antonia Niedermaier's career in professional cycling has been a whirlwind success story. The former ski...
Visma-Lease a Bike's urgent need for a new title sponsor reflects cycling's uncomfortable financial reality
Success can't guarantee you longevity, it seems. Visma-Lease a Bike's search for a new title sponsor is less a reflection on the team's value, and...
Learning Curves: In conversation with Cat Ferguson and Liane Lippert
20-year-old talent Cat Ferguson is teammates with the vastly experienced Liane Lippert, a veteran of the pro peleton at a mere 28. The two compare...
Fourteen teams end the Giro d'Italia without a stage win – but Lidl-Trek's blushes are saved
As always, there are winners and losers. The 2026 Giro d'Italia was a tale of domination by Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates, with...
‘We’ve been crying a lot’: What does Wiebes’s disqualification mean for the rest of the Giro d’Italia Women?
Lidl-Trek’s Elisa Balsamo wears the maglia rosa after Lorena Wiebes was disqualified for riding a bike that was too light. It's not the start that...
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 results: Jonathan Milan saves Lidl-Trek's race with victory in Rome
The German team got their stage win at the last opportunity in the Eternal City. Jonas Vingegaard finished safely in the bunch and is confirmed...
Giro down, Tour to go: Jonas Vingegaard sets sight on joining exclusive club
History beckons for Vingegaard as Giro dominance sets up Tour de France showdown with Pogačar and Seixas
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 21 preview: The grand finale
A final opportunity for the sprinters, while the rest of the peloton can relax in what is largely a ceremonial stage through the iconic streets...
‘A dream Giro’ - The young and old define Bahrain-Victorious’s defiant Corsa Rosa
Franco Pellizotti reflects on a Giro that began with a GC leader lost to a crash and ended with a white jersey, a stage win,...
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 results: Jonas Vingegaard seals overall victory with Piancavallo win
The Dane becomes the eighth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours
Justice is served: ultimate servant Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour trilogy
Visma-Lease a Bike have now won all of the mountain-top stages of this year's Giro d'Italia. Jonas Vingegaard's key helper gets his reward too
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 20 preview: The last mountain reckoning before Rome
With the pink jersey all but settled, the podium, the white jersey, and the stage win remain up for grabs on a double ascent of...
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 results: Sepp Kuss completes Grand Tour stage set
An action-packed Queen stage saw chopping and changing in the top 10, with an intriguing battle for the GC podium and the blue jersey competition
Giro d’Italia Women 2026: All you need to know
Who will claim the maglia rosa of the 37th edition?
'I have to say sorry': Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek's frustrations mount at Giro d'Italia
The Italian sprinter Jonathan Milan was optimistic before this Giro d'Italia of continuing his reign as his home Grand Tour's fastest sprinter. But Paul Magnier...
Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 19 preview: Who will conquer the queen stage?
Jonas Vingegaard’s iron grip on the GC leaves a hotly contested battle for the remaining two podium spots in its wake. Rome is in sight...
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