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'There’s almost no team tactics': Van der Poel overpowers the field in show of strength at Gravel World Championships

'There’s almost no team tactics': Van der Poel overpowers the field in show of strength at Gravel World Championships

The Dutchman adds to his collection of rainbow jerseys with a dominant display in Belgium

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A showdown the UCI would have longed for - Vos and Kopecky face-off lights up the Gravel World Championships

A showdown the UCI would have longed for - Vos and Kopecky face-off lights up the Gravel World Championships

Lotte Kopecky impressed in her first-ever gravel race, but in the end there stood the familiar sight of Marianne Vos in the rainbow bands

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Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders

Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders

Taking place on October 5 and 6, Rouleur evaluates the top contenders for the men's and women's titles

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Zurich Road World Championships 2024 elite men's road race contenders and prediction

Zurich Road World Championships 2024 elite men's road race contenders and prediction

Can anyone beat Pogačar or Evenepoel to victory in Switzerland?

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Zurich Road World Championships 2024 individual time trial contenders

Zurich Road World Championships 2024 individual time trial contenders

Who will secure the gold medals in the elite individual time trials in Zurich?

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Pogačar is back: can the Tour de France champion make a winning return in Canada?

Pogačar is back: can the Tour de France champion make a winning return in Canada?

The Slovenian will return to racing at the GP de Québec and Montréal this weekend ahead of the World Championships

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Vuelta a España 2024 team ratings: how did each squad perform in this year's race?

Vuelta a España 2024 team ratings: how did each squad perform in this year's race?

Analysing the winners and losers from the season's final Grand Tour

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 21 preview: the final time trial

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 21 preview: the final time trial

The race of truth concludes a gruelling three weeks in Spain

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The end of O’Connor’s red reign - a tale of grit and determination

The end of O’Connor’s red reign - a tale of grit and determination

The Australian hands the red jersey back to Primož Roglič after a valiant Vuelta defense

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 20 preview - a punishing final day in the mountains

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 20 preview - a punishing final day in the mountains

The final mountain stage is a brutal day in the Cantabrian Mountains

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 19 preview - back into the mountains

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 19 preview - back into the mountains

Will Primož Roglič be able to repeat history with another win atop the the Alto de Moncalvillo?

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 17 preview - sprint or a break?

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 17 preview - sprint or a break?

With a 70km run-in to the finish, a bunch sprint looks likely, unless a number of escapees can build a lead over the peloton

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits

Heading into the third and final week means that the battle for the red jersey will be heating up

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Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

A thrilling final week is in store in Spain as Ben O'Connor attempts to defend his narrowing lead

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Has Enric Mas found the key to winning the Vuelta a España?

Has Enric Mas found the key to winning the Vuelta a España?

In a Vuelta of seemingly countless twists and turns, there are sure to be more during the final week

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 15 preview - A brutal summit finish

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 15 preview - A brutal summit finish

This is a day where we can expect big changes on the general classification

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 14 preview - the longest stage

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 14 preview - the longest stage

This stage will be an opportunity for the breakaway artists as the following day's summit finish will be a gruelling battle for the GC

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 13 preview - GC action on the Ancares

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 13 preview - GC action on the Ancares

We're expecting big battles between the favourites on the slopes of the final climb

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 11 preview - a difficult day around Padrón

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 11 preview - a difficult day around Padrón

The final climb – the Puerto Cruxeiras – just 10km from the finish line, could provide a rider with the launchpad to stage victory

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From setbacks to success: How UAE Team Emirates could claim Vuelta victory

From setbacks to success: How UAE Team Emirates could claim Vuelta victory

Adam Yates’ astonishing solo victory reignites UAE Team Emirates’ Vuelta hopes, keeping their dream of a Grand Tour sweep alive

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 10 preview - an opportunity for the breakaway

Will the race-winning attack be made on the final climb, or will someone try to get a head start on the two categorised climbs that...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

A gruelling climbing stage in the high mountains ends week one of the Vuelta

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

Vuelta a España 2024 stage eight preview - a punchy finale

All the action is expected to take place in the closing kilometres of this 159km-long stage

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The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The battle begins: How long can Ben O'Connor hold on to the red jersey?

The Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider's unexpected rise in the Vuelta puts him in the spotlight. Can he withstand the pressure and retain the red...

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

Vuelta a España 2024 stage seven preview - attackers on the Alto del 14%?

A clash of the stronger fastmen is expected to conclude this undulating day

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Vuelta a España 2024 stage six preview - a tough day through Andalusia

Stage six will be a tricky and unusual day for the riders as they start from the Carrefour supermarket in Jerez de la Frontera

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