The longest day: five Grand Tour stages that became legend
The 2026 Giro d'Italia includes a near-250 kilometre-long stage, making the retro vibe strong in this year's corsa rosa. But are such long stages really suited to the peloton of 2026? And have very long stages ever been truly memorable anyway?
16 MARCH 2026 | UPDATED 12.35 PM BST
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The art of letting go: Why cycling’s greatest lesson isn’t about winning
The greatest performances don't come from controlling everything, but from knowing what to hold onto and what to release.
The legacy of a champion: inside the Alfredo Binda Museum
Alfredo Binda won the Giro d’Italia five times and claimed three world titles. Rouleur travelled to Cittiglio to visit the museum that preserves his memory. To…
‘I didn’t want to race another Grand Tour or Classic’: How Asia became professional cycling’s alternative path
It's inevitable that the end of the road approaches for every professional cyclist racing in Europe. When that time comes, most retire - but now many riders ar…
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
