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Raring daring Rockets: The vision behind cycling's modern success story

Raring daring Rockets: The vision behind cycling's modern success story

Unibet Rose Rockets, formerly Tour de Tietema, are blazing a trail in bike racing as a team which puts content creation at the forefront. From...

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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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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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'I wanted to have nothing to regret in the end': Magdeleine Vallieres on her Worlds breakthrough

'I wanted to have nothing to regret in the end': Magdeleine Vallieres on her Worlds breakthrough

Rouleur meets the new rainbow jersy wearer to hear about her journey from Canadian club races to cycling's top table ahead of her Ardennes campaign. 

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The Paris-Roubaix obsession: A love letter to cycling’s greatest race

The Paris-Roubaix obsession: A love letter to cycling’s greatest race

Ahead of Sunday’s races, Rachel Jary reflects on what makes the Hell of the North so special

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Nostalgia, portraits and magazine covers: Celebrating 20 years of Rouleur

Nostalgia, portraits and magazine covers: Celebrating 20 years of Rouleur

Since Rouleur was founded in 2006, we have been celebrating award-winning journalism and photography which showcases the culture of the sport. This is a look...

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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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'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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'I've been the underdog my whole life' - Mattias Skjelmose on pressure, privilege and fighting to the top

'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...

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New chapter and new challenge for Biniam Girmay at NSN Cycling Team: ‘This is what I missed’

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

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Reform versus tradition: Should cycling’s Grand Tour calendar be changed?

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…

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Montréal

Canada calling: What to expect from the 2026 Montréal Worlds

With the World Championships taking place in the bustling heart of Montréal next year, Rouleur heads to the Canadian city and discovers why it’s the perfect place...

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'Winning a Grand Tour is possible' - Oscar Onley's rise from the Scottish Borders to Tour de France stardom

'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...

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Rouleur Live 2025 talks that should be on your radar

Rouleur Live 2025 talks that should be on your radar

From the rise African cycling to the latest safety tech in the peloton, hear are the talks you won't want to miss at Rouleur Live...

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Predictably perfect Pogačar: The season ends how it started at Il Lombardia

Predictably perfect Pogačar: The season ends how it started at Il Lombardia

The world and European champion’s fifth victory at Il Lombardia is an expected end to the 2025 season which he has ruled with an iron...

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Quinn Simmons and an entertaining future for bike racing: ‘It's more than just weighing our food and saying thanks to the team’

Quinn Simmons and an entertaining future for bike racing: ‘It's more than just weighing our food and saying thanks to the team’

The American rider talks about his best-ever season, representing the US on a world stage and how he will try to win the rainbow jersey...

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Canyon//SRAM

Big dreams, big heart: Inside Canyon//SRAM at the Tour de France Femmes

Rachel Jary spends a day inside the Canyon//SRAM Zondacrypto squad at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to understand how they perform at...

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Pogačar has the power: UAE Team Emirates-XRG and an unstoppable winning streak

Pogačar has the power: UAE Team Emirates-XRG and an unstoppable winning streak

Brandon McNulty took victory at GP Montreal after crossing the line alongside Tadej Pogačar – a product of a dominant performance from UAE Team Emirates-XRG

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The greatest showman returns – Julian Alaphilippe turns the clock back in Canada

The greatest showman returns – Julian Alaphilippe turns the clock back in Canada

The Frenchman beat a stacked field of superstars with a vintage performance at WorldTour one-day race GP Quebec

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‘One day I was at altitude training, the next day I was in hospital’ - Michael Matthews and a new perspective

‘One day I was at altitude training, the next day I was in hospital’ - Michael Matthews and a new perspective

The Jayco-Alula rider suffered a serious health scare while on a training camp earlier this year – he reflects on what it has taken to...

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‘Everybody needs to rest their mind, competing at this level is difficult’ - Tadej Pogačar is back

‘Everybody needs to rest their mind, competing at this level is difficult’ - Tadej Pogačar is back

After a period away from racing following his Tour de France victory, the world champion will start the final part of the season in Canada...

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‘I’ve broken numerous power records this Vuelta’ - Can Tom Pidcock win the podium fight?

‘I’ve broken numerous power records this Vuelta’ - Can Tom Pidcock win the podium fight?

The British rider faces a challenge from the likes of Jai Hindley to hold on to third place at the Vuelta a España as the...

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Opinion: Mads Pedersen is the rider of this season

Opinion: Mads Pedersen is the rider of this season

The Danish rider’s exploits at the Vuelta a España cement the fact he is one of the most versatile talents of this generation – not...

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A troubled talent pathway: Why the growth of women’s cycling isn’t benefiting everyone

A troubled talent pathway: Why the growth of women’s cycling isn’t benefiting everyone

The Cyclists’ Alliance annual survey reveals that while there is a positive change in the Women’s WorldTour, not everyone is getting a fair piece of...

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Relaxed in red: Jonas Vingegaard is his best self at the Vuelta a España

Relaxed in red: Jonas Vingegaard is his best self at the Vuelta a España

The Danish rider has ridden a close to perfect race so far in the Spanish Grand Tour – he now wears red again after stage...

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Vuelta a España 2025 contenders: Can anyone challenge Jonas Vingegaard in the final Grand Tour of the year?

Vuelta a España 2025 contenders: Can anyone challenge Jonas Vingegaard in the final Grand Tour of the year?

Rouleur looks at the main players for the general classification at the 2025 Vuelta a España

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Women's peloton hero image

No more superteams: How the women’s peloton has changed for the better

The most recent edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift further signifies how talent is more evenly distributed throughout the women’s WorldTour

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‘There is stigma that I am a drama queen’ - Demi Vollering vows to come back to the Tour de France Femmes – as she is

‘There is stigma that I am a drama queen’ - Demi Vollering vows to come back to the Tour de France Femmes – as she is

The FDJ-Suez rider was reflective and keen to look ahead following her second place in the Tour this year

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Tour de France Femmes

‘I don’t want to be skin and bones’ - The Tour de France Femmes and a question of weight

Both Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Demi Vollering faced questions after stage nine regarding body image and the example being set for future generations 

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Pauline Ferrand-Prevot

‘This is my life, I love what I am doing’ - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s Tour de France Femmes victory is just the beginning

The Visma-Lease a Bike rider has just taken the yellow jersey in her debut Tour participation, and she’s already looking to what comes next

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