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'That’s how gravel racing is – it's an individual sport': Why road fans need to look at gravel racing differently

'That’s how gravel racing is – it's an individual sport': Why road fans need to look at gravel racing differently

Laurens ten Dam strongly hits back at the criticism he and the Netherlands faced at this autumn's Gravel World Championships.

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Jimmy Whelan’s path from beating Pogačar to targeting the Olympic marathon team

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

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A career shaped by a mountain — Simon Yates rides into retirement after maglia rosa redemption

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...

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‘It’s important to show that it’s not all robotic’ – Puck Pieterse on inspiring the next generation of cyclists

‘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

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Pidcock and Pinarello: The story continues at Q36.5 in 2026

Pidcock and Pinarello: The story continues at Q36.5 in 2026

Pinarello joins Q36.5 as co title sponsor for 2026 season

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'Special, versatile and calmness': what was behind Matthew Brennan's breathtaking breakout season?

'Special, versatile and calmness': what was behind Matthew Brennan's breathtaking breakout season?

The man who brought Matthew Brennan to Visma-Lease a Bike reflects on the young Briton's incredible first season as a pro

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Montréal

Canada calling: What to expect from the 2026 Montréal Worlds

With the World Championships taking place in the bustling heart of Montréal next year, Rouleur heads to the Canadian city and discovers why it’s the perfect place...

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Stop at nothing: Sarah Gigante's career of setbacks, perseverance and success

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...

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'The attention Tadej gets isn't always a gift' - Tim Wellens on lessons from Pogačar and Tour success

'The attention Tadej gets isn't always a gift' - Tim Wellens on lessons from Pogačar and Tour success

The Belgian champion and Tour de France stage winner talks training with Tadej, mid-ride focaccia stops and how to find fun among the chaos

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Lauren Dickson

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

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'Winning a Grand Tour is possible' - Oscar Onley's rise from the Scottish Borders to Tour de France stardom

'Winning a Grand Tour is possible' - Oscar Onley's rise from the Scottish Borders to Tour de France stardom

Oscar Onley made a name for himself on the world stage this season when he finished fourth at the Tour de France. The Scotsman tells Rouleur...

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Rouleur Live 2025 talks that should be on your radar

Rouleur Live 2025 talks that should be on your radar

From the rise African cycling to the latest safety tech in the peloton, hear are the talks you won't want to miss at Rouleur Live...

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Talks that will fill the theatre at Rouleur Live 2025

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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When two become one: What the Lotto-Intermarché merger says about the future of pro cycling

When two become one: What the Lotto-Intermarché merger says about the future of pro cycling

Is the merger of the two Belgian teams a sign of the times or a one-off case?

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'It's our responsibility to ensure that people trust what they're seeing': Cycling's first female president on anti-doping challenges

'It's our responsibility to ensure that people trust what they're seeing': Cycling's first female president on anti-doping challenges

Emily Brammeier has developed into one of the most influential female voices in the sport, and now she's leading the sport's leading anti-doping movement.

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Did Tadej Pogačar's domination make the 2025 season boring or brilliant?

Did Tadej Pogačar's domination make the 2025 season boring or brilliant?

Did you find the 2025 season boring? It depends why you watch sport

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2025 Women's WorldTour team ratings: Who performed best this season?

2025 Women's WorldTour team ratings: Who performed best this season?

Who will end the 2025 season happy and which teams will be left wanting more?

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Katie Archibald column: The categories of non-achievement

Katie Archibald column: The categories of non-achievement

Katie Archibald is a multiple world and Olympic champion on the track who is a regular columnist for Rouleur

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'It's calmer and lighter': Tadej Pogačar's team couldn't have wished for a better 2026 Tour de France route

'It's calmer and lighter': Tadej Pogačar's team couldn't have wished for a better 2026 Tour de France route

Does a fifth Tour de France title beckon for Tadej Pogačar? UAE Team Emirates-XRG certainly don't see many potentially pitfalls for their superstar rider.

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French to celebrate again? 2026 Tour de France Femmes route seems crafted for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

French to celebrate again? 2026 Tour de France Femmes route seems crafted for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift follows a traditional pattern of punchy and sprint stages, before a mountainous finale to round out the...

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2026 Tour de France promises suspense until the end – but there are few obstacles for Tadej Pogačar

2026 Tour de France promises suspense until the end – but there are few obstacles for Tadej Pogačar

The 2026 Tour de France will start with a bang, go into hibernation for a short while, and then finish with an almighty spectacle. It’s...

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2025 men's WorldTour team ratings: Disappointment and dominance

2025 men's WorldTour team ratings: Disappointment and dominance

We take a look at how the men's WorldTour teams performed over the last season

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My life at the front of the peloton, by Tim 'El Tractor' Declercq

My life at the front of the peloton, by Tim 'El Tractor' Declercq

Tim Declercq – or El Tractor as he is commonly referred to – is retiring at the end of this season after more than a...

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‘A lot of headroom to grow’ - New Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe recruit Callum Thornley could be Britain’s next Classics star

‘A lot of headroom to grow’ - New Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe recruit Callum Thornley could be Britain’s next Classics star

The young Scot talks to Rouleur about getting to the WorldTour the long way, winning Il Lombardia under-23 and racing with Remco Evenepoel

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'If your mind is open to change and you've got the freedom, go for it': Why Ide Schelling is retiring aged 27

'If your mind is open to change and you've got the freedom, go for it': Why Ide Schelling is retiring aged 27

The Dutchman hasn't fallen out of love with cycling, but has grown more in love with his other hobbies and interests. He tells Rouleur why...

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Predictably perfect Pogačar: The season ends how it started at Il Lombardia

Predictably perfect Pogačar: The season ends how it started at Il Lombardia

The world and European champion’s fifth victory at Il Lombardia is an expected end to the 2025 season which he has ruled with an iron...

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A rainbow jersey delivery, big power data and hill climbs: introducing Britain's junior world champion Harry Hudson

A rainbow jersey delivery, big power data and hill climbs: introducing Britain's junior world champion Harry Hudson

The latest teenage sensation to emerge from Yorkshire has been building promising big things for several years – and his solo win at the World...

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