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A guide on how to beat Tadej Pogačar

A guide on how to beat Tadej Pogačar

Remco, MvDP et al are scratching their heads wondering how to get the better of the Slovenian GOAT. Don’t despair, says Andy McGrath, but think...

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'The more you sleep, the better you perform' - Lael Wilcox and the secrets to ultra cycling

'The more you sleep, the better you perform' - Lael Wilcox and the secrets to ultra cycling

In 2024, Alaskan Lael Wilcox became the fastest woman to ride solo around the world, taking 108 days – but she’s not done yet. Next, the 39-year-old...

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Carb ratios, heat training and sprinting: how UAE Team Emirates-XRG plan on getting Tadej Pogačar 'towards perfection'

Carb ratios, heat training and sprinting: how UAE Team Emirates-XRG plan on getting Tadej Pogačar 'towards perfection'

Now 27 and supposedly at his peak physical fitness, is it even possible to make Tadej Pogačar an even better athlete? His team think it...

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'Watching the Tour became something like a religion' — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and life at the top

'Watching the Tour became something like a religion' — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and life at the top

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wrote history last summer when she won the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Getting there took focus, dedication...

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'It's changed me as a man': Lenny Martinez – France’s Tour hope doing things his own non-French way

'It's changed me as a man': Lenny Martinez – France’s Tour hope doing things his own non-French way

France's pocket-rocket climber is forging his own path away from his ancestral home. Will it lead him to eclipse the achievements of his father and...

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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

‘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...

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‘The climbs are always a shock’ - Early season summit finishes and the changing landscape of the cycling calendar

‘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...

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Remco Evenepoel wants to break the Hour Record 'at some point': will he smash Filippo Ganna's time?

Remco Evenepoel wants to break the Hour Record 'at some point': will he smash Filippo Ganna's time?

The three-time time trial world champion isn't planning an imminent attempt, but he has declared his intention to one day break Filippo Ganna's record. Dan...

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‘Excited, motivated, calm’ and on the scoreboard - Jonathan Milan and the sprinter’s need for an early win

‘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

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The Ineos exodus and the attraction of Red Bull: why cycling’s best minds are all making the same move

The Ineos exodus and the attraction of Red Bull: why cycling’s best minds are all making the same move

As one team is weakened, another is strengthened: explaining the exodus from the fading superpower to the sport's coming powerhouse. 

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Paul Magnier, cycling's next top sprinter: 'Why can't I fight for the rainbow jersey?'

Paul Magnier, cycling's next top sprinter: 'Why can't I fight for the rainbow jersey?'

The Frenchman is the current and the future of a Soudal Quick-Step team that has gone back to the future.

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‘Beauty and diversity’ on display: will the 2027 UK Grands Départs deliver sporting drama?

‘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

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Hobbling on a broken ankle, but dreaming of the Classics and yellow: Wout van Aert continues to amaze

Hobbling on a broken ankle, but dreaming of the Classics and yellow: Wout van Aert continues to amaze

The Visma-Lease a Bike rider has had the worst possible start to the 2026 season, but good luck dampening his enthusiasm. 

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Aware of burnout, Jonas Vingegaard makes big changes: 'I have an energy I’ve not had for years'

Aware of burnout, Jonas Vingegaard makes big changes: 'I have an energy I’ve not had for years'

The Dane will head to the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in 2026, ensuring that he completes in four successive Grand Tours. At Visma-Lease...

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Cobbles, climbs and corners: This is what the Edinburgh Tour stage finishes should be

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

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Elisa Longo Borghini is insatiable for more success: 'You won’t get rid of me anytime soon. I want to be ELB 3.0'

Elisa Longo Borghini is insatiable for more success: 'You won’t get rid of me anytime soon. I want to be ELB 3.0'

The Italian champion forecasts yet more glory as she continues her ascent towards eternal greatness

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‘Right environment’ or the dernier ressort as Derek Gee-West joins brimming Lidl-Trek squad?

‘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

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Sliding Scales: Weight, performance and pressure in women’s cycling

Sliding Scales: Weight, performance and pressure in women’s cycling

This year’s edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift ended not only with a historic yellow jersey for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, but also a conversation about...

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Vuelta a España 2026 route: A festival of climbing from Monaco to Granada

Vuelta a España 2026 route: A festival of climbing from Monaco to Granada

All you need to know about the route of the third Grand Tour in 2026

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Alternative Paris: Exploring the cycling counterculture in the French capital

Alternative Paris: Exploring the cycling counterculture in the French capital

Parisians are creating their very own city cycling experiences welcoming all-comers, from suburban gravel rides to 24-hour Le Mans-style marathons and everything in between

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How Michel Hessmann's doping ban 'changed my outlook on so many things'

How Michel Hessmann's doping ban 'changed my outlook on so many things'

The German is now riding for Movistar and seeking to return to the same form that landed him a spot of the Tour de l'Avenir...

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Remorse, Giro and Tour: Antonio Tiberi's slow journey towards public rehabilitation

Remorse, Giro and Tour: Antonio Tiberi's slow journey towards public rehabilitation

The Bahrain-Victorious rider will make his Tour de France debut in 2026, the next step in his journey towards becoming one of this generation's  best...

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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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