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Amity Rockwell is not finished with Unbound Gravel
Her win catapulted her to fame, but it was years of hard work in the making. Now with sponsors and a professional contract, Rockwell has...
“They can be beaten” Geraint Thomas on Slovenian dominance, the off-season and a potential Classics comeback
The Welsh Tour de France winner admits that he’s coming to the closing chapter of his illustrious career, but his desire to win burns as strong as...
The Road Book 2021 puts all the year’s racing between two covers
Fourth edition of cycling’s almanack includes definitive results along with definitive accounts from racers, including Pogacar and Deignan
Phil Southerland: Changing diabetes, one pedal stroke at a time
The Founder and CEO of both Team Novo Nordisk and Supersapiens was among the guests at Rouleur Live and gave some inside information about how...
For the collective good: how Laka are shaking up bike insurance
When it happens to you, bike theft can be the most painful part of bike ownership. And insuring your pride and joy could be seen...
Marcel Kittel on the new generation of sprinters, mental health and the perfect sprint
Marcel Kittel talks on the importance of mental health in cycling, his perfect sprint and who he’s tipping to be the next sprinting star.
Tom Pidcock didn’t run a 13.25 5km, but is headed to Oregon to see how fast he can go
Back in February, Pidcock broke the Strava-obsessed section of the internet with one of the fastest 5km running times in history. He tells Rouleur the...
“It’s where we came from, but hopefully it’s in the past” Anna van der Breggen on how women’s cycling has changed
At Rouleur Live last weekend, the multiple former World Champion revealed some insightful truths about women’s stage racing and shared her thoughts on the future...
Fabian Cancellara: The king is alive, long live the king!
We spoke with Fabian Cancellara at the Rouleur Live and found out he's still a gentle patron
Gallery: Best Images of Rouleur Live 2021
A round-up of the best bikes, stylish guests and top quality entertainment at the Rouleur Live show in Central London
Emma Norsgaard: "If you have a happy head, you have fast legs"
The Danish dynamo on a successful 2021, her off-season nuptials, and finding a home in Movistar.
Cover stories: issue 107 by Benedict Campbell
Issue 107 is all about Innovation. Photographer Benedict Campbell took the idea and ran wild with it. Ian Cleverly has the questions, Benedict has the...
Team Amani: Giving Africa an opportunity
The year is 2021 and less than 2% of WorldTour pros are African. Team Amani are removing the barriers that have prevented Africa from reaching the top before.
Jan Ullrich: The road to redemption
Laura Meseguer analyses the complex character of retired German cyclist Jan Ullrich, whose past is tainted by a series of doping scandals. Can he find his place in...
Can the UCI Track Champions League bring velodromes back to life?
Track racing is going global with the Champions League series. Rouleur spoke to some key players to get their thoughts on the new format
Katie Archibald on cut-throat selection processes, coping with success and Paris 2024
Olympic Gold medallist and World Omnium Champion Katie Archibald spoke to Rouleur about her impressive career so far and what it’s taken to get there
Fighting for change: Afghan Women’s Cycling Team
In 2016, Elisabet Díaz Sanmartín, now a Senior Policy Officer at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, spent a training day with the trailblazing Afghan Women’s Cycling Team
Inside L39ION of Los Angeles: Cycling's most exciting team
This American team is here to change the game. Founders Justin and Cory Williams spoke to Rouleur about L39ION's journey so far
Guiding Lights: The Cyclists' Alliance Mentor Programme
Orla Chennaoui analyses how the TCA's mentorship initiative helps female cyclists during and after their time in the peloton
The full stage schedule for Rouleur Live
It's here, the stage schedule for Rouleur Live has been confirmed, and we hope you're as blown away by the amazing line-up of legends as we...
From e-racing to Irish Champion: Imogen Cotter on the tough journey to the top
The newly-crowned Irish national champion spoke to Rouleur about the trials and tribulations of being on a lower-ranked women’s team, and how she’s overcoming these...
Why Romain Bardet and Team DSM Is an Unlikely Success Story
Team DSM’s approach is not for everyone, and it has left some of their most talented riders looking elsewhere. However, for Romain Bardet, it’s the...
Men's British National Championships: Road Race Debrief
Lincoln hosted the first British National Championships road race in more than two years. Here’s what happened.
Women's British National Championships: Debrief
It had been more than two years since the British national title was contested. The jersey finally changed hands after an exciting weekend of racing —...
Who is retiring from pro cycling in 2021?
The 2021 season marks the conclusion to an array of distinguished careers. Here are some of the cyclists who have called it a day in 2021.
IL MIGLIORE. Marco Pantani (Documentary). Review.
A new documentary sheds new light on Marco Pantani's private life in Cesenatico
Pianist, student, champion: the extraordinary world of Elisa Balsamo
Elisa Balsamo stunned the cycling world when she outsprinted Marianne Vos to become world champion, but there's far more this Renaissance woman than a fast sprint
Ian Boswell: Thriving in a life beyond the Tarmac
It's been quite some journey since Ian Boswell was forced to retire at just 28 years old. We catch up with him on life after...
Vincenzo Nibali: ‘The Shark of Messina’ ahead of his Astana Return
Vincenzo Nibali is one of only seven cyclists to win all three Grand Tours. He’s added three monuments to his palmares, making him one the most...
Who to expect at Rouleur Live: See cycling's greatest stars this November
We've got some of the biggest names in cycling joining us at Rouleur Live this year. Take a look at who'll be gracing the stage in London...

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