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Where is Wout - Is this the end of Visma-Lease a Bike’s Classics dreams?
It was another disappointing showing from the Belgian rider at a key warm-up race for the Tour of Flanders, E3 Saxo Classic
‘I might be afraid, but I’m still here’ - Imogen Cotter on finding peace after racing, road safety and reconciliation
The former Irish National Champion retired from professional cycling following her horror crash in 2022 – but she’s rediscovered a love for sport in a...
Gent-Wevelgem 2025 women’s preview: Route, predictions and contenders
All the essential information as the Women’s WorldTour heads back to Belgium for the cobbled Classics
'He blew us away': The extraordinary, rapid rise of British super-talent Matthew Brennan
The two-time junior track world champion is emerging as one of Visma-Lease a Bike's brightest talents, and one of Britain's future superstars
Van Aert returns: can he reestablish the Big Three of the Classics?
From a Tenerife altitude camp, Wout van Aert watched on as his two main Classics rivals — Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel —...
A recon, a breakfast, and a crash: Inside Tadej Pogačar’s decision to ride Paris-Roubaix
Rouleur speaks to the UAE Team Emirates managers to understand the world champion's choice to take part in the Hell of the North this year
'He's got the whole package': Soudal–Quick-Step bank on Ethan Hayter rediscovering his form
The British champion joined Soudal–Quick-Step after five seasons with Ineos Grenadiers, two of which were highly successful
E3 Saxo Classic 2025 - Route, predictions and contenders
A key race in the build up to the Tour of Flanders, who will excel on Belgium's cobbled climbs?
'I tried to follow the two gods of cycling': Filippo Ganna finishes second again at Milan-Sanremo
The Ineos Grenadiers star has now finished on the podium of the season's first Monument twice, and is wondering if he'll ever upgrade to top...
Volta a Catalunya 2025 preview: The contenders to win the seven-stage race
With a number of potential winners, the week-long stage race promises to be an open affair
Closing in on a century of victories: Lorena Wiebes is unstoppable
SD Worx had multiple cards to play at Sanremo Women, but it was Lorena Wiebes who came out on top
'It's not something that is normal': Mathieu van der Poel basks in the absurdity of another Monument victory
Worryingly for his rivals, the Dutchman claims he's in career-best shape as he targets more Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix titles
'You cannot do magic': Tadej Pogačar and an unconquerable Milan-Sanremo dream
Tadej Pogačar "tried everything" to win Milan-Sanremo, but still the Italian Classic resists his advances
Heartache and frustration as Sanremo Women returns: 'Next time they're not gonna catch me'
Lorena Wiebes won the first women's Milan-Sanremo in 20 years, but it so could have been Elisa Longo Borghini celebrating
'UAE will be inventive tomorrow': peloton expects early fireworks at Milan-Sanremo
In Tadej Pogačar's bid for a maiden Milan-Sanremo title, there are some expecting the race to blow apart several hours before the finish on the...
Sanremo Women contenders: Who will win the first edition in 20 years?
2025 will see a showdown on the Cipressa and Poggio from the women’s peloton
How Tadej Pogačar will win Milan-Sanremo
The Slovenian has said that he’s “getting so close but it’s so far, it’s unbelievable”. But his tortured relationship with the Italian Classic will end...
Milan-Sanremo 2025 men’s contenders: Who will win La Classicissima?
As the peloton takes on 290km along the Italian Riviera, Rouleur looks at who is in with a chance of winning the first Monument of...
The tortured romance: Michael Matthews and the spell of Sanremo
After numerous top-10 finishes, the Australian rider starts the 2025 edition of Milan-Sanremo with the hope that this could finally be his year
The Tour de France is coming to the UK: Can the world’s biggest bike race revive a dwindling domestic racing scene?
Le Retour du Tour: England, Scotland and Wales to host Tour de France stages in 2027, 13 years after Yorkshire Grand Départ
Meet the new aggressors: The Ineos Grenadiers have finally moved with the times
Two GC podiums and two stage wins show that a change of tactics can bring results
Half the distance, double the entertainment? Why a shorter race could be better for Sanremo Women
For the first time in two decades, RCS have reintroduced Milan-Sanremo to the women’s race calendar - but they will only race 156 kilometres compared...
Crashes, comebacks and co-leadership: Tour de France contenders state of play
With Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel returning from setbacks while the likes of Matteo Jorgenson continue to impress, can we make some early predictions ahead...
Meet Matthew Riccitello: Israel-Premier Tech’s future Grand Tour champion?
The 23-year-old rider has already shown his potential to climb with the best and believes that with patience and steady progression, he can one day...
'That I’m able to do pro sport again is incredible’: Lennard Kämna’s racing return after a year out injured
Lenny Kämna will make his debut for Lidl-Trek at the Volta a Catalunya, a year after a training ride crash that left him in intensive...
Opinion: It’s time for change – the WorldTour race calendar needs a shake up
Having Paris-Nice and Tirreno–Adriatico run in the same week is impossible to follow for fans and means neither event gets the attention it deserves
Is there any point in teams belonging to a particular nation?
Is too much importance put on the flag that sits next to a team’s name when many will come to the Tour de France without...
Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2025 preview: route, predictions, and contenders
Is Lidl-Trek’s four year dominance at the Lombardy race about to end?
Gaia Realini: The joking assassin who is going to be the best in the world
The young Italian rider is confident she is only a couple of years from being the best in the Women's WorldTour
‘One kilogram heavier but a better cyclist’ - Iván Romeo on big dreams, basketball and bringing fun back to cycling
The 21-year-old Movistar rider who is the current under-23 time trial world champion is making a name for himself in the WorldTour, but stresses the...

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