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‘De Ronde is going to be a regular part Remco’s schedule’ – Red Bull delight at best Flanders debut in eight years
Olympic champion was third behind Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel but demonstrated why there was so much excitement around his debut at the...
‘Every year it gives me goosebumps’: Wout van Aert older, wiser, but excited as ever for Ronde van Vlaanderen
The Belgian may have ruled himself out of the favourites' conversation ahead of Tour of Flanders, but a happy Van Aert is a dangerous Van...
Red Bull’s joker: Why Evenepoel’s participation shuffles De Ronde’s pack
Remco Evenepoel will make his debut at the Tour of Flanders on Sunday. He’s another card to play for a stacked Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe team, but...
Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 men’s preview: Sprinter or attacker?
Rouleur takes a look at the contenders for the 80th edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen
Milan-Sanremo men's 2026 preview: Can Pogačar finally solve the Classicissima?
Rouleur looks at the contenders for La Primavera, where the world's best rider is still chasing victory at a race that has so far eluded...
Back on the Wolf Tracks: Will Soudal Quick-Step regain their cobbled Classics crown?
Quick-Step once ruled the cobbles. A shift towards Remco Evenepoel’s stage racing ambitions loosened The Wolfpack’s hold on spring. With him moving on, can they...
Milan Sanremo women’s 2026 preview: Can the attackers stay away from the sprinters?
Rouleur looks at the favourites for the women’s La Classicissima, where sprinters like the defending champion, Lorena Wiebes come up against the puncheurs like Elisa...
Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2026 preview: Can home favourite Longo Borghini stop Lidl-Trek’s winning streak?
Rouleur takes a look at the contenders for the 51st edition of the Lombardy Classic
Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 contenders: who will win the Race of the Two Seas?
Can the experienced Primož Roglič challenge Isaac del Toro?
Strade Bianche 2026 women’s preview: Can in-form Vollering defend crown against Ferrand-Prévot, Kopecky and the rest?
Super star Pauline Ferrand-Prévot makes her season debut in Tuscany, but she comes up against the two previous winners Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky. Rouleur...
Opening Weekend 2026 analysis: Dutch dominance, tactical blunders and resurgent teams
As the Opening Weekend ushered in the Classics season, Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering brought predictable power — but crashes, tactics and team...
‘We’ve got a big job to keep the standard up’ — The adventure begins as the Hincapies’ team light up their first race
Byron Munton was second on the final stage and Stefan de Bod finished fourth on GC at the American team’s first ever race, the AlUla...
‘The climbs are always a shock’ - Early season summit finishes and the changing landscape of the cycling calendar
The AlUla Tour features the steep ramps of the Skyviews of Harrat Uwayrid climb on Saturday — how are summit finishes in January influencing the...
‘I keep myself tough through the winter’ — Why Seth Dunwoody chose Armagh over Girona as he steps into professional cycling
The Northern Irish rider starts his 2026 season at the AlUla Tour in Saudi Arabia
‘Excited, motivated, calm’ and on the scoreboard - Jonathan Milan and the sprinter’s need for an early win
The Italian sprinter gets his 2026 season underway with a win at the AlUla Tour, he talks about why this is so important
'In a sport where you suffer this much, mentality is a big factor' - Sam Watson on versatility, momentum and big dreams
The 24-year-old from Leeds tells Rouleur what it takes to win at the WorldTour
‘Beauty and diversity’ on display: will the 2027 UK Grands Départs deliver sporting drama?
Rouleur’s reaction to the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2027 UK stages
Cobbles, climbs and corners: This is what the Edinburgh Tour stage finishes should be
Rouleur takes a look at the potential finale of the Grand Départ in the Scottish capital in 2027
‘Right environment’ or the dernier ressort as Derek Gee-West joins brimming Lidl-Trek squad?
The Canadian joins the likes of Mads Pedersen, Jonathan Milan and Juan Ayuso for 2026 season
‘This year I realised I can compete with the best’: Niamh Fisher-Black on a coming of age season
The fifth-place overall finisher at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift spoke about a 2025 season which established her as a key leader in...
Risks, relief, and responsibility: Alexander Kristoff rides off into retirement
The 38-year-old Norwegian reflected on a life on two wheels at Rouleur Live 2025
‘We've had inexcusable deaths in our sport’ - Dan Bigham’s call for action to make cycling safer
The former Hour Record holder was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025 discussing the need for a detailed database for crashes in professional cycling
Jimmy Whelan’s path from beating Pogačar to targeting the Olympic marathon team
The former WorldTour pro who retired in 2024 is on the brink of a professional running career
A career shaped by a mountain — Simon Yates rides into retirement after maglia rosa redemption
The 2025 Giro d’Italia winner has retired from professional cycling with immediate effect – he was at Rouleur Live a few months ago discussing an...
‘I don’t really like racing but I like winning’ — Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s unrelenting path to the top
The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift winner was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025
‘It’s important to show that it’s not all robotic’ – Puck Pieterse on inspiring the next generation of cyclists
Puck Pieterse was on stage at Rouleur Live 2025 talking about the continued rise of women’s cycling
Pidcock and Pinarello: The story continues at Q36.5 in 2026
Pinarello joins Q36.5 as co title sponsor for 2026 season
Stop at nothing: Sarah Gigante's career of setbacks, perseverance and success
From multiple setbacks to summit finish victories, Sarah Gigante’s life in cycling has been a rollercoaster. The climber from Melbourne tells Rouleur what inspires her...
Lauren Dickson’s journey from running and triathlon to the best cycling team in the world
The Scottish winner of the Lincoln Grand Prix will be riding for FDJ Suez in 2026
Talks that will fill the theatre at Rouleur Live 2025
From the national hero and Tour de France Femmes winner, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to Simon Yates’s redemption at the Giro d’Italia, here are the talks you...
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