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A Grand Tour without Tadej Pogačar - For better or worse?
There’s a significant difference in the racing dynamic at the Vuelta a España compared to this year’s other two major stage races
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
The last of the great dreamers? Why Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta win is more important than it seems
Changes to the UCI rulings could mean fewer victories from the underdog teams
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
‘Am I going to be good enough?’ - Anna van der Breggen on coming back to the women’s peloton in 2025
The Dutchwoman tells Rouleur about her decision to come out of retirement to race for SD Worx-Protime again next season
Luck of the Irish - at last: Eddie Dunbar's triumphant return to glory at the Vuelta a España
The Irishman finally secured his first WorldTour victory, proving his resilience and undeniable talent as an athlete
Vuelta a España 2024 stage 12 preview - a GC battle or a breakaway win?
A tough day in the mountains awaits
Making the extraordinary look ordinary: Wout van Aert is back at his versatile best
The Belgian impressed with a dominant victory over hilly terrain as the Vuelta began its second week
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
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
Another blockbuster, another new-look GC at the Vuelta a España
The Vuelta a España continues to defy expectations as Ben O’Connor holds his lead, and unexpected attacks shake up the race
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...
Roglič bites back: the fight for the Vuelta is on
The three-time champion took almost a minute back on current leader Ben O'Connor on stage eight
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
No more margin for error: How Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe plan to take back control at the Vuelta a España
After a costly mistake, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe came back fighting on stage seven
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
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...
Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?
Ben O'Connor of Decathlon AG2R LA Mondiale spectacularly won stage six of the Vuelta a España to become the new race leader
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
Proving the critics wrong once again: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's latest Grand Tour win
The 21-year-old Czech rider continues DSM's Grand Tour win habit
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
Finding form or fighting fatigue? The GC contenders on the backfoot after the Vuelta's first summit finish
The finale of stage four may have revealed some tired legs from the Tour
The return of Roglification: Primož Roglič is back on top at the Vuelta, and it's an ominous sign for everyone else
The Slovenian won in trademark fashion on the race's first summit finish
Reality check: Cyclists’ Alliance survey reveals that over half of riders outside Women's WorldTour earn under €10,000 per year
While the excitement around women’s cycling is greater than ever after the Tour de France Femmes, the 2024 TCA survey shows that there is still...
Vuelta a España 2024 stage five preview - a sprint into Seville
A flat 20km into the finish means this stage looks likely to be one for the sprinters
Wout van Aert soars in the Vuelta's red jersey
The Belgian executed a perfect sprint on stage three to end his drought of victories
The best race ever: Inside the Tour de France Femmes from the top of Alpe d’Huez
Rachel Jary describes what it was like to witness a historic battle between Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma on one of the sport's most famous...
Vuelta a España 2024 stage four preview - the first summit finish
As early as stage four the peloton will face their first mountain test
From stage winners to GC players: How Fenix Deceuninck have become one of the most successful teams in the Tour de France Femmes
The Belgian team impressed throughout the Tour becoming key animators in the GC battle
‘It’s sour for me’ - Heartbreak, lost opportunity and ‘what ifs’ for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes
The Dutchwoman missed out on the yellow jersey by just four seconds after a turbulent and unlucky week
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