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‘Show the world you are the strongest' – The day Jonas Vingegaard finally prevailed

‘Show the world you are the strongest' – The day Jonas Vingegaard finally prevailed

It was the performance of a lifetime from the Danish rider during stage 16 of the Tour de France

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Syncros’ new innovative one-piece carbon wheelset to be used by Team dsm-firmenich at the Tour de France

Syncros’ new innovative one-piece carbon wheelset to be used by Team dsm-firmenich at the Tour de France

The unique Capital SL wheelset is said to be more aerodynamic, better handling and aid faster acceleration

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'Demi needs our full support' – Lotte Kopecky on how SD Worx are all in for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes

'Demi needs our full support' – Lotte Kopecky on how SD Worx are all in for Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes

The Belgian rider affirms that she will sacrifice her chances of stage wins to secure yellow for her teammate with her own eyes firmly set...

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Entertainment, but at what cost – Are Jumbo-Visma panicking in the Tour de France?

Entertainment, but at what cost – Are Jumbo-Visma panicking in the Tour de France?

The team rode an unusually aggressive opening to stage 12 for very little reward in the end

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The race of his life: Is Jasper the new Tour de France sprint master?

The race of his life: Is Jasper the new Tour de France sprint master?

Philipsen has now won his fourth stage of the race – is he becoming the next dominant sprinter we will see in the Tour for years...

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Stage 10 of the 2023 Tour de France: The weird and the wonderful

Stage 10 of the 2023 Tour de France: The weird and the wonderful

It was an unusual day at the Tour that culminated in a beautiful ending

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Tour de France pro bike: Michael Woods’ stage-winning Factor Ostro Vam

Tour de France pro bike: Michael Woods’ stage-winning Factor Ostro Vam

All the details behind the Canadian rider’s Tour de France machine

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Van Vleuten’s dominance, Niedermaier’s heartbreak, and goodbye Bastianelli - Key takeaways from the 2023 Giro d’Italia Donne

Van Vleuten’s dominance, Niedermaier’s heartbreak, and goodbye Bastianelli - Key takeaways from the 2023 Giro d’Italia Donne

Movistar’s Van Vleuten took the win by a hefty margin, but the Giro Donne was still an exciting race that left us with plenty to...

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Is Tom Pidcock Great Britain’s next Tour de France winner?

Is Tom Pidcock Great Britain’s next Tour de France winner?

The Ineos Grenadiers rider has impressed with his performances so far in the Tour and even he is coming around to the idea of targeting...

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Too many near misses - What is going wrong for Wout van Aert?

Too many near misses - What is going wrong for Wout van Aert?

The Belgian rider’s physical strength is a marvel, but why doesn’t it convert into wins more often?

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The day it went wrong for Jumbo-Visma: How they should have raced differently in stage six of the Tour de France

The day it went wrong for Jumbo-Visma: How they should have raced differently in stage six of the Tour de France

An all-or-nothing strategy backfired in the face of Tadej Pogačar’s strength

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Tour de France pro bike: Jai Hindley's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

Tour de France pro bike: Jai Hindley's Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

The weapon of choice for the Australian rider's day in yellow

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Sporting heroes, the Backstreet Boys and Tour de France wins: Question time with Jasper Philipsen

Sporting heroes, the Backstreet Boys and Tour de France wins: Question time with Jasper Philipsen

The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider gives Rouleur a glimpse into what life is like as the team's star sprinter

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Crashes, chaos and carnage: the ill-fated Tour de France stage four finale

Crashes, chaos and carnage: the ill-fated Tour de France stage four finale

The easier the stage, the more dangerous the sprint? Are the route organisers at fault here?

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What’s going on at the Giro Donne? The state of play at the halfway point

What’s going on at the Giro Donne? The state of play at the halfway point

Annemiek van Vleuten leads after a dramatic fifth mountain stage. Can she hold on?

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Tour de France Pro Bike: Mathieu van der Poel’s all white Canyon Aeroad CFR

Tour de France Pro Bike: Mathieu van der Poel’s all white Canyon Aeroad CFR

All the details on custom Aeroad that MVDP is using in the 2023 Tour de France

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Opinion: Wout van Aert deserved better from his team in stage two of the 2023 Tour de France

Opinion: Wout van Aert deserved better from his team in stage two of the 2023 Tour de France

The Belgian rider could have secured his first stage win of the 2023 Tour de France if his team leader wasn't riding so frustratingly conservative

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Bigger than bike racing: the importance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Bigger than bike racing: the importance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

What has the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift done for the future of women’s cycling? Did it live up to expectations? How can we...

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Which teams will have an outfit change for the Tour de France?

Which teams will have an outfit change for the Tour de France?

The one-off jerseys which will be seen at the Basque Country’s Grand Départ

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‘The sport is growing too quickly for race organisers’ - Ally Wollaston on giving riders a voice, her rise to the top and dreams of rainbows

‘The sport is growing too quickly for race organisers’ - Ally Wollaston on giving riders a voice, her rise to the top and dreams of rainbows

The AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step rider has her eyes set on World and Olympic medals, but she’s just as passionate about helping to improve women’s cycling...

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Tour de France 2023 Predictions - Yellow jersey winner, stage victors, the best team and more

Tour de France 2023 Predictions - Yellow jersey winner, stage victors, the best team and more

We make our bets on which riders will reign supreme in the 2023 edition of La Grande Boucle

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‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

Inside the Irishman's turbulent journey from being blindsided as a junior to challenging Tadej Pogačar for victory

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Tour de Suisse Women 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders

Tour de Suisse Women 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders

As Women’s WorldTour racing kicks off again, is there any beating Demi Vollering?

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‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

The Canadian rider was a fan favourite during La Corsa Rosa due to his gutsy breakaway attacks and he’s learning to like the newfound fame

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‘Winning Unbound 200 was a game changer’ - Meet Carolin Schiff, the bike shop owner who has exploded onto the gravel scene

‘Winning Unbound 200 was a game changer’ - Meet Carolin Schiff, the bike shop owner who has exploded onto the gravel scene

People didn’t even know her name when she crossed the line first in Kansas; this has been a crazy season for Carolin Schiff

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Tour de Suisse 2023 - Contenders and Prediction

Tour de Suisse 2023 - Contenders and Prediction

Is there a Roglič vs Evenepoel showdown on the cards?

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Relax, Julian Alaphilippe is back

Relax, Julian Alaphilippe is back

The first win since February for for the Frenchman gives promising signs he’s returning to the top

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Giro d’Italia 2023 team ratings - who performed best in this year's attritional race?

Giro d’Italia 2023 team ratings - who performed best in this year's attritional race?

Who will be coming away from La Corsa Rosa with smiles on their faces?

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On the Giro d’Italia’s craziest day, Primož Roglič finally gets his fairytale

On the Giro d’Italia’s craziest day, Primož Roglič finally gets his fairytale

Three years after his Planche des Belles Filles heartbreak, the Jumbo-Visma rider achieves redemption

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