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Grass Track: Victoria Pendleton’s racing roots
The peculiarly British discipline of grass track racing predates the velodrome version. Mildenhall in Suffolk hosts one of the finest grassroots meetings
In pictures: week one at the Vuelta a España
With the first rest day of the Vuelta now ticked off, we take a pictorial look back at what has been a lively opening week
Johan Museeuw: Definition of a rouleur
It’s the title of our magazine, but what really makes a rouleur? For the definitive answer, we turned to one of the greatest of them all:...
Red Planet: Inside Specialized’s HQ at Morgan Hill
Rouleur takes a look around the design studio, wind tunnel and beigel buffet at the base of one of cycling’s biggest brands
Romain Bardet: Off the Wall
“Don’t take it too seriously, it’s only sport.” Karaoke choices, drinks with Wiggins and apologies to maths teachers. Ag2r-La Mondiale’s dynamic team leader goes deep
Rouleur Cover Stories: issue 17.6 – Miguel Indurain
“Miguel, phone home.” A mysterious image of the enigmatic Spaniard graces the members’ cover for our next issue
Tour de Pologne in pictures
Sagan shines, the sun shines, and men in Speedos who really should know better: Poland through Laura’s lens
Sharon Laws in Taiwan: Hello, it’s me
Seven months of chemotherapy concluded. What to do next? Sharon heads to Taiwan for a punishing mountainous event, of course…
Broken bones, healing hands: fixing the pro peloton in Herentals
For years, Rouleur received press releases detailing the upcoming surgery appointments of the peloton in the small town of Herentals, Belgium. Eventually, we sent Olivier Nilsson-Julien...
The Rouleur Classic – The Stars of the Show
In London, November 2-4, this year’s Rouleur Classic will once again feature some of the biggest names in cycling. From Cancellara to Contador, they’ll have...
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 20 – Romain Bardet
Another podium place was a far lesser prize than Romain Bardet wanted from this year’s Tour, but for fighting right to the line, we award...
The Miracle of Marseille: Fabio Roscioli’s fabulous breakaway at the 1993 Tour de France
The domestique who had his day: Roscioli remembers his remarkable 185-kilometre solo escape to victory on the longest stage of the 1993 Tour de France.
Tour de France: final day time-trials and the legacy of Greg LeMond
The domestique who had his day: Roscioli remembers his remarkable 185-kilometre solo escape to victory on the longest stage of the 1993 Tour
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 19 – Thomas De Gendt
Three things are certain in life: death, taxes and a particular plucky Belgian rider in the breakaway. Thomas De Gendt, we salute you
Tour de France: The Longest Day
The Tour de France is the most brutal and unforgiving test of human endurance. But compared to the race’s earliest editions, today’s feats can look like child’s play.
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 18 – Darwin Atapuma
Darwin Atapuma has now come second in stages at each of the three Grand Tours. For putting in one heck of a fight on the...
Top Banana: La Course – Lizzie Deignan
Second place on the Izoard after many kilometres of domestique work: Deignan is the champion who can do it all
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 17 – Jarlinson Pantano
Hurting from a crash in the crosswinds, the Trek-Segafredo rider put in an incredible shift for captain Contador
The Cycling Jersey – Craftsmanship, Speed & Style
Not just jerseys but bottles, bike parts, caps and medals. There’s a reason why, amongst collectors of cycling memorabilia, Patrick Den Hert is known as...
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 16 – Simon Geschke
Windy stages promise danger, present opportunities, and call for hard riding by the hardest of men. Sunweb, and Michael Matthews, must be glad they have...
The Link: Armstrong strong-arms Simeoni
The 2004 Tour and a sorry tale of peloton politics and downright bullying
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 15 – Michal Kwiatkowski
The Polish domestique de luxe and his quick hands saved the day and the yellow jersey for Chris Froome
Gallery: Tour de France stage 14 – Matthews masterclass, while Fabio flounders
The ramp to Rodez provided last-minute drama as the yellow jersey changes hands once again
Tour de France: Caravan of Love part two
Will we go home with any freebies thrown out by the lovely people of the publicity caravan? Will our gyrating thespian Jonathan make it to...
Top Banana: Tour de France stage 14 – Warren Barguil
Another fine day for Team Sunweb, but it was Warren Barguil’s fine teamwork that stole the show
Tour de France: Robert Millar on form, feeling and the fundamentals of climbing
Robert Millar was the most successful British climber of his generation. Here, he shares the accumulated knowledge gleaned from a career spent up the road
Top Banana: stage 13 – Alberto Contador
Rather than rolling back the years, Alberto Contador found a new way to race. He remains a rider of relevance, one who can still excite and...
Coryn Rivera: Living the Dream
In her first full season, Coryn Rivera has made a real splash in the WomensTour. Still, with the World Championships on the horizon, she’s not...
Top Banana: stage 12 – Steve Cummings and his one-man tribute
The British champion goes it alone over the Port de Balès in memory of Tom Simpson. We enjoyed it immensely
Gallery: Tour de France stage 11 – Kittel takes five
A wing and a prayer: five stages for Kittel and three Hail Marys for any other sprinters hoping to land a win before Paris

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