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Marcel Kittel: 'Today's sprinters have to be able go it alone'
The former sprint superstar reflects on the Tour de France's sprints so far and how the art has changed since he retired
Tour de France 2024 stage 11 preview - a punishing day in the Massif Central
Will the breakaway make it all the way to the line, or will the GC favourites have other ideas?
'One of a kind' - Remembering Raphaël Géminiani
The former professional rider and sports director passed away on Friday at the age of 99
‘I like to have pain in my legs’ - A lone wolf, the breakaway that never came and the peloton’s slowest sprint
It was a strange stage in the Tour de France as a breakaway didn’t assemble despite expectations of fireworks
‘Everybody should be happy’ - Why Visma-Lease a Bike still believe in yellow at the Tour de France
Despite Jonas Vingegaard losing time to his rivals in stage nine’s individual time trial, his team says that the general classification at the Tour de...
‘I’m with the biggest and the best GC riders’ - Remco Evenepoel is coming of age at the Tour de France
The Belgian rider’s victory in the individual time trial signifies another step up in his career progression
Trust, confidence and a 'complex' sprinter: How Jayco-Alula manufactured a Tour de France stage victory
Dylan Groenewegen won stage six of the Tour de France – a reward for the hard work from his entire Australian team
How Mark Cavendish secured his historic 35th stage win
A closer look at how the Manx missile outsprinted his rivals at the 2024 Tour de France
Work to do: Key GC support found wanting in the Tour's first mountain test
Many of Tadej Pogačar's key rivals were left isolated in the face of UAE Team Emirates's power on the Galibier
‘Tadej is a ticking time bomb’ - Tadej Pogačar is running away with the Tour de France
The first opportunity in the mountains and UAE Team Emirates grabbed it with both hands
Tour de France 2024 stage five preview - destined for a sprint
The second opportunity for the sprinters to go for glory
Gallery: A brutal and beautiful Italian Grand Départ
In many ways it is hard to believe that the Tour de France has never started in Italy, but the race organisers more than made...
‘Everyone will believe African riders can do anything’ - Biniam Girmay’s victory transcends cycling
The Intermarché-Wanty rider becoming the first black African to win a Tour de France stage will have a seismic impact on the future of the sport...
From swansong to maiden conquest: The French riders are thriving in the Tour's trip to Italy
Despite Romain Bardet relinquishing the yellow jersey, France continued one of its finest ever starts to the Tour de France with another unexpected victory
Tour de France: My first time at the greatest show on earth
Rachel Jary recounts being at the opening stage of the Tour and it was a spectacular start in Florence
‘I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think it was possible’ - Mark Cavendish and the perfect goodbye
The Manx rider starts the Tour de France optimistic, reflective and calm
Bernal is back: Why the Ineos Grenadiers rider is being tipped for a Tour de France top-five
The Colombian returns to the race he won in 2019 with a genuine hope of a top placing for the first time since his devastating...
Flanders dreams, race celebrations and coffee: Question time with Emma Norsgaard
The 24-year-old Movistar rider who secured a Tour de France Femmes stage win in 2023 speaks to Rouleur about her dreams of winning the Tour...
Transforming chaos: Visma-Lease a Bike's strategy to overcome a season of setbacks
Team manager Richard Plugge says the injured Jonas Vingegaard will not ride the Tour de France unless he is 100% fit
'A bit mind-bending' – how Matteo Jorgenson won Paris-Nice
Matteo Jorgenson tells Rouleur about how he took his biggest victory yet at Paris-Nice
Rain, crashes and perfect Pogačar: Strade Bianche 2024 Gallery
Is this the most beautiful bike race in the world?
Paris-Nice 2024: Will Primož Roglič make a winning start to his Bora-Hansgrohe career?
The Slovenian has made week-long stage races is hallmark, but this year's Paris-Nice will be a first testing ground for his new team as the...
'I’ve paid my dues, I always kept fighting': Sam Bennett begins new career chapter with more determination than ever
After years blighted by injury and misfortune, the Irishman has set out to find his sprinting level again with the French Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale team
Gallery: The Tour de la Provence returns with the Mads Pedersen show
Rouleur photojournalist James Startt made his way to the Provence region of France to capture the wet and wild conditions of the Tour de la Provence
The resurgence of Julien Vermote
After a year without a team, the Belgian has secured himself a spot in the world's best squad
'I have to do things a little differently to win' - The Flying Dutchman: Taco van der Hoorn
Intermarché rider Taco van der Hoorn has ploughed his own furrow in the professional ranks, using an innovative and intelligent, as well as idiosyncratic, approach...
'Cycling is not just about the Tour de France': Tadej Pogačar sets sights on Giro d'Italia in year of 'new challenges'
The Slovenian outlines his ambitious 2024, which will still see him try to wrestle back the yellow jersey in July
Gallery: James Startt's favourite photos from the 2023 season
Rouleur photographer looks back on the racing season and selects his favourite images
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...
'There were some frustrations among the three of them' - Dylan van Baarle on Jumbo-Visma's Vuelta and his own ambition to win next season
The Dutch national champion has had a season of two halves with Jumbo-Visma
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