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Reflections: Evenepoel, Pidcock and the danger of overhyping junior talent
Talent deserves recognition, but is it a case of too much too young for the most gifted riders coming through the junior ranks these days?...
George Bennett guest column: a stitch in time
Crossing the world to pursue professional cycling in Europe is not to be taken on by the faint hearted. Thousands of miles away from home...
Union City Blues: David Millar loses bid for CPA presidency
“I’m not just going to be like a child and run away. I still want this to work and end up being a positive exercise.”...
The Cycling Hall of Fame: Beryl Burton
As we prepare to officially open the Cycling Hall of Fame at the Rouleur Classic in November, we’re proud to announce its inaugural members: Eddy...
Driven: the CeramicSpeed groupset that’s caused a chain reaction
CeramicSpeed’s Chief Marketing Officer – Ben Powell discusses how they went from concept to prototype to them presenting it to the public for the first...
What is the best way to prepare for the Worlds?
From the Lakeland Fells to the flats of Flanders, the Vuelta to Montreal: where is the best racing to warm up for the Worlds? Ahead...
Worlds 2018: Matt Brammeier on his new role managing the British team
Having retired from racing, Matt Brammeier has stepped straight into a role both as lead coach of British Cycling’s under-23 academy and managing the elite...
Can Peter Sagan survive the climbs and win the Worlds again?
At the heart of Innsbruck’s pitch to host the 2018 World Championships was an elite men’s road race with nearly 5,000m of climbing. With a...
Desire: CHPT3 VueltaData 1.26 Jersey
Spain’s approach to Grand Tours is to ensure they’re a relaxed affair, riders enjoy racing without unnecessary stress. CHPT 3’s new VueltaData jersey mirrors that...
Edwige Pitel: France’s 51-year-old World Championships wonder
Age is just a number. Meet the multi-talented computer engineer from Grenoble who habitually beats rivals half her age
The Cycling Hall of Fame: Eddy Merckx
As we prepare to officially open the Cycling Hall of Fame at the Rouleur Classic in November, we’re proud to announce its inaugural members: Eddy...
Fantasy cycling: Team of the Vuelta 2018
If there were no holds barred on putting together a cycling team of riders from this year’s Vuelta, this would be your super team
World Championships Innsbruck: BBUC and Rouleur takeover
Meet the Rouleur team in Innsbruck at our pop-up bar and restaurant, courtesy of our Austrian friends BBUC
Larry & Conor’s NoGo Tour: Life’s adventure on two wheels
“To the fellow bike riders, fans, and friends who followed along, inspired, messaged, and supported us the whole way, I think I speak for Conor...
Spoilsports Illustrated: Equipment condemned by the rulebook
Four classic examples of gear that fell foul of the UCI rulebook and were removed from professional road racing
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 21
And so it ends. One last Vuelta hurrah in Madrid for the sprinters. How did the Rouleur tipsters do? Nae bad, says Moley, but don’t give...
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 20
A mere 97km to go in the GC battle. What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot… Yates, Valverde, Quintana, or a left field choice?
Race preview: The Tour de Ned
After commentating on the Tour de France and La Vuelta for ITV, in two weeks time Ned Boulting heads out on the road for another...
Desire: Colnago C64 Le Col Edition
When two become one. The anglo-latino collaboration of Colnago and Le Col that will quite literally have the heart racing
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 19
Into Andorra we go. Majka looks a contender, but Moley goes with Valverde. The taming of the shrewd?
Larry and Conor’s NoGo Tour: Back down to earth
The NoGoTour duo have returned home to Nice. As he reflects on an incredible week of riding just to ride, Conor Dunne is forced to...
Interview: why David Millar wants to empower the peloton
David Millar tells Rouleur about his latest venture: a bid for presidency of the CPA. What needs changing? Why is he the man for the...
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 18
Look at that profile. It’s as flat as they come on the Vuelta. A day for the sprinters say our panel. But could a chancer...
Maintaining a profile: cycling’s most baffling elevation graphics
What information can you garner about a race from it’s elevation profile? That depends on how it’s presented
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 17
A mixed bag of picks from our panel as usual. Mollema looks a good punt for stage 17, but does Moley agree?
Artisans: Optiek Van Gorp’s customised eyewear for the stars
Straight out of Classics Country is a company at the forefront of customising sunglasses. And as Optiek Van Gorp’s business grows, so too does the...
Top Mañana: Vuelta a España – stage 16
A 32km time-trial tomorrow. If it’s not Rohan Dennis, then something is seriously wrong. Who else can we expect to see in the hot seat?
Larry and Conor’s NoGo Tour day 8: A descent to normality
As Larry Warbasse and Conor Dunne descend back to their homes in Nice after more riding hours in a week than they’ve ever done before,...
Desire: Ashmei Croix de Fer jersey
In homage to the Croix de Fer alpine climb, Ashmei have launched their khaki merino wool blend jersey that’s sealed with the iron cross
Larry and Conor’s NoGo Tour day 7: Crazy in love with cycling again
Giddy, excited, butterflies in the stomach: Larry Warbasse hasn’t felt this way for a very long time
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