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Too many cooks: Why Belgium’s strength could also be its downfall at the 2024 Olympics

Too many cooks: Why Belgium’s strength could also be its downfall at the 2024 Olympics

With both Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert recently confirmed to be in the Belgian team line-up, who will support them? And how will they...

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'I’m grateful to women before me who made it possible': Cat Ferguson on signing with Movistar as a 17-year-old

'I’m grateful to women before me who made it possible': Cat Ferguson on signing with Movistar as a 17-year-old

The British rider talks to Rouleur about her whirlwind season, being one of the youngest ever riders to sign a WorldTour contract and the state...

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Double the talent: meet the multidisciplinary Holmgren twins destined for the top

Double the talent: meet the multidisciplinary Holmgren twins destined for the top

Having signed with Lidl-Trek, the Canadian duo discuss the ups and downs of their junior careers, as well as what they're expecting from their first season...

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‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful

‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful

The 18-year-old rider speaks exclusively to Rouleur, revealing his hopes for his first season in the WorldTour and how he’s carrying a weight of expectation

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Can Wout van Aert really target the general classification at the Giro d’Italia?

Can Wout van Aert really target the general classification at the Giro d’Italia?

A course that suits him as best as a Grand Tour ever could, but scheduling problems and a busy season – is the Van Aert in...

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Why I ride: Sir Chris Hoy

Why I ride: Sir Chris Hoy

At Rouleur Live, we caught up with Olympic track cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy to ask him what the bike means to him 

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'Cycling has changed my life. My family’s, too' - The unyielding journey of Negasi Haylu Abreha

'Cycling has changed my life. My family’s, too' - The unyielding journey of Negasi Haylu Abreha

Negasi Haylu Abreha is a racer for the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, but none of the challenges of being a professional cyclist compare to the ordeal...

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Geraint Thomas: There’s not one quick fix for matching Jumbo-Visma in Grand Tours

Geraint Thomas: There’s not one quick fix for matching Jumbo-Visma in Grand Tours

The Welshman speaks to Rouleur about the development of Ineos Grenadiers, the next two years of his contract and explains why he speaks openly on...

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'I'm going to right the mistakes I made in the Classics' - Fred Wright on big wins, Olympic dreams and finding balance

'I'm going to right the mistakes I made in the Classics' - Fred Wright on big wins, Olympic dreams and finding balance

The British national champion on his maiden win and what this means for his 2024 season

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Matej Mohorič: Gravel racing will be a focus for me in 2024

Matej Mohorič: Gravel racing will be a focus for me in 2024

From starting in the race as a favour to his team to winning a rainbow jersey, Mohorič explains he will ensure he gets to race...

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'I feel like a junior again. I just love it' - Lizzie Deignan's newfound motivation on home roads

'I feel like a junior again. I just love it' - Lizzie Deignan's newfound motivation on home roads

The Lidl-Trek rider sat down with Rouleur to speak about her return to the peloton, juggling home life, and things she’ll be taking into the...

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‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change

‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change

The American racer discusses CRIT Championship, his suspension and the problems he sees with the sport’s structure in the US

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Women's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who shone and who faced difficulty?

Women's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who shone and who faced difficulty?

How did each women's WorldTour team perform this season?

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Pinarello and Ineos Grenadiers: a history of tech and heart

Pinarello and Ineos Grenadiers: a history of tech and heart

Ineos Grenadiers and Pinarello have now had a thirteen-year relationship in which both parties have innovated, made mistakes and challenged each other

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Men's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who thrived and who struggled?

Men's WorldTour team ratings 2023: Who thrived and who struggled?

A look back on each team's performance from the 2023 racing season

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Gallery: the final day at Rouleur Live 2023

Gallery: the final day at Rouleur Live 2023

Look back at some of the moments that shaped the third and final day of Rouleur Live

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Gallery: an unforgettable second day of Rouleur Live 2023

Gallery: an unforgettable second day of Rouleur Live 2023

It was another packed day at Rouleur Live

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Gallery: a star-studded opening night at Rouleur Live 2023

Gallery: a star-studded opening night at Rouleur Live 2023

The Truman Brewery welcomes back Rouleur Live for a second year

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Transcontinental launches The Accursed Race: ‘A no-fly event’

Transcontinental launches The Accursed Race: ‘A no-fly event’

Race organisers, Lost Dot, will insist that riders use sustainable methods of transport to come to their event 

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‘At the forefront of innovation’ - Carolin Breintner on how Pas Normal Studios approaches sports apparel differently

‘At the forefront of innovation’ - Carolin Breintner on how Pas Normal Studios approaches sports apparel differently

After years working with famous activewear brands, Pas Normal Studios’ Quality and Pattern Manager, Carolin Breintner, tells Rouleur of a fresh approach to the activewear...

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Opinion: I’m not fully convinced by the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route

Opinion: I’m not fully convinced by the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route

The race has taken some significant steps forward but there’s also a few surprising decisions from ASO

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Is Geraint Thomas's career heading for an age-defying grand finale?

Is Geraint Thomas's career heading for an age-defying grand finale?

The Welshman has signed a two-year contract with Ineos Grenadiers until 2025

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‘I’ve been understudy to Laura Kenny for most of my career’ - Katie Archibald on dealing with pressure in the run-up to Olympics

‘I’ve been understudy to Laura Kenny for most of my career’ - Katie Archibald on dealing with pressure in the run-up to Olympics

Ahead of the second round of the UCI Track Champions League, the Scottish rider discusses her feelings at a crucial time for track cycling

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Inside the Tour de France Paris auditorium full of jeopardy and opportunity

Inside the Tour de France Paris auditorium full of jeopardy and opportunity

Riders and team managers react to two bold and interesting Tour routes

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'A culture of not only sport, but excellence' - Team Amani's mission to create world-class athletes at the Home of Champions

'A culture of not only sport, but excellence' - Team Amani's mission to create world-class athletes at the Home of Champions

Iten, a town in Kenya, is renowned for producing many of the best long distance runners in the world. Team Amani is on a mission...

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Jay Vine: The numbers game

Jay Vine: The numbers game

Jay Vine has endured a challenging season, despite winning the Tour Down Under in January. He reflects to Rouleur on the highs and lows of...

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'Every detail is studied' - Christophe Laporte on what gives Jumbo-Visma the edge

'Every detail is studied' - Christophe Laporte on what gives Jumbo-Visma the edge

The 30-year-old rider discusses Jumbo-Visma's historically successful 2023 season

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'I’m not just doing gravel because I’ve got nothing else’ - Chad Haga’s new off-road chapter

'I’m not just doing gravel because I’ve got nothing else’ - Chad Haga’s new off-road chapter

From a Giro d’Italia stage winner to a gravel privateer, Chad Haga tells Rouleur about his plans to transition to the gravel scene

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