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Vote for the 2019 Sharon Laws Road Rider of the spring

Vote for the 2019 Sharon Laws Road Rider of the spring

Six star riders up for the Sharon Laws Rider of the Spring award: Annika Langvad, Annemiek Van Vleuten, Marianne Vos, Kirsten Wild, Demi Vollering and...

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Desire: Why grovel when you can gravel?

Desire: Why grovel when you can gravel?

Issue 19.3 of Desire sees Rouleur’s first foray into the gravel and as usual, we’ve turned the dial up to 11.

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The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Bernard Hinault

The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Bernard Hinault

Bernard Hinault is less lauded for his time trialling than his other qualities. For our contributor it’s more than enough to earn him a place...

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Gallery:  Celebrating 100 years of the yellow jersey

Gallery: Celebrating 100 years of the yellow jersey

2019 is the 100th anniversary of the first awarding of the maillot jaune, to Eugène Christophe. The Koers museum, in Roeselare, Belgium, is planning to...

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The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Patrick Lefevere

The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Patrick Lefevere

Nobody in modern cycling management matches Deceuninck-Quick Step’s CEO for achievement, nous and bouncebackability

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The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: The case for Greg LeMond

The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: The case for Greg LeMond

Who should be inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame? Ian Cleverly argues in favour of Greg LeMond, an outspoken, trailblazing American who singlehandedly transformed...

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Johan Museeuw — Last of the Flandriens

Johan Museeuw — Last of the Flandriens

Triumph and disaster. Opportunities missed and taken. The career defining rides at the Ronde van Vlaanderen that made Johan Museeuw a legend in his homeland

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Rouleur Classic: Behind the scenes

Rouleur Classic: Behind the scenes

Merckx, Wiggins, Kelly, Cancellara and more mingle backstage at a star-studded opening night to the Rouleur Classic

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This one goes to 12: Q&A with Campagnolo’s Lorenzo Taxis

This one goes to 12: Q&A with Campagnolo’s Lorenzo Taxis

This year has seen Campagnolo launch the world’s first 12-speed road groupset and Alejandro Valverde on top step of the worlds podium, but an increasingly...

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Highlights from the Rouleur Classic 2018

Highlights from the Rouleur Classic 2018

A video wrap-up of the best bits from the 2018 Rouleur Classic in London

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Wanted: new gear from Fizik, Mavic, POC, Endura, Pirelli and 4iiii

Wanted: new gear from Fizik, Mavic, POC, Endura, Pirelli and 4iiii

The latest shoes, saddles, jackets, jerseys and more on display at the Rouleur Classic

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Fabian’s new threads: Gore Wear’s C7 bibs and insulated Shakedry rain jacket

Fabian’s new threads: Gore Wear’s C7 bibs and insulated Shakedry rain jacket

Fabian Cancellara calls upon his 16 years as a professional cyclist to help design Gore Wear’s C7 shorts, which use a unique construction to improve...

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Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic – day 3

Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic – day 3

Bikes, jerseys, beers: a showcase of what’s been happening at the Rouleur Classic

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The Wolfpack, Maertens and Roger De Vlaeminck’s ego

The Wolfpack, Maertens and Roger De Vlaeminck’s ego

After Eddy Merckx earlier in the event schedule, there were more Belgian legends of the sport at the Rouleur Classic today

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N+1: new bikes from Cervélo, Cannondale, LOOK and Litespeed

N+1: new bikes from Cervélo, Cannondale, LOOK and Litespeed

Cervélo’s radical S5 aero bike, with its wind-cheating V-shaped cockpit, takes centre stage at the Rouleur Classic in London

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Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic – day 2

Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic – day 2

From backstage to the exhibition floor, a showcase of what’s been happening at the Rouleur Classic

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Dream machines: 11 of the best limited edition bikes at the Rouleur Classic

Dream machines: 11 of the best limited edition bikes at the Rouleur Classic

From BBUC’s collaboration with Festka, to Saffron Frameworks’ autumn-inspired gravel bike, here are 11 of the most drool-worthy bikes at this year’s Rouleur Classic

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Merckx, Burton and Colnago inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame

Merckx, Burton and Colnago inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame

The inaugural Cycling Hall of Fame saw three very special icons celebrated for what they have accomplished and given to the world of cycling. Welcome...

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Turbo time: Tacx Neo 2 smart trainer breaks cover at Rouleur Classic

Turbo time: Tacx Neo 2 smart trainer breaks cover at Rouleur Classic

Benchmark smart trainer gets electronics upgrade to improve ride feel and introduce pedal stroke analysis

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Red and blues: Trek launch 2019 team kit at Rouleur Classic

Red and blues: Trek launch 2019 team kit at Rouleur Classic

New retro stylings for Trek’s men’s team in 2019 and a combo of blues for their new women’s team

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Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic Day 1

Video: Highlights from the Rouleur Classic Day 1

A video round-up from the opening night

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Design and refine: the man behind Trek’s team kit

Design and refine: the man behind Trek’s team kit

As Trek get set to launch their men’s and new women’s WorldTour team at the Rouleur Classic, we catch up with the man who heads...

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Head space: how time in the saddle sparked helmet start-up Hexr

Head space: how time in the saddle sparked helmet start-up Hexr

Jamie Cook was a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate commuting by bike in London when he pedaled upon the idea for Hexr’s custom, 3D-printed helmet

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Desire: Romance x Felipe Pantone x Specialized Allez Sprint – at the Rouleur Classic

Desire: Romance x Felipe Pantone x Specialized Allez Sprint – at the Rouleur Classic

A special collaboration -to be auctioned in aid of World Bicycle Relief- is going on show at the Rouleur Classic

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When Bradley Wiggins met Eddy Merckx

When Bradley Wiggins met Eddy Merckx

What happened when Eddy Merckx sat down with Bradley Wiggins and Fabian Cancellara to discuss icons of the sport at the Rouleur Classic

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Doors open at the Rouleur Classic

Doors open at the Rouleur Classic

The doors are open, the fourth edition of the Rouleur Classic is underway. Here’s how you can follow along on our channels and see what’s...

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The future is now: Saddleback’s virtual reality exhibition at the Rouleur Classic

The future is now: Saddleback’s virtual reality exhibition at the Rouleur Classic

The Rouleur Classic returns this week and one of the show’s long-time supporters, Saddleback, will be offering a glimpse into the future while presenting some...

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Stars in stripes: celebrating 30 years of Santini and the rainbow jersey

Stars in stripes: celebrating 30 years of Santini and the rainbow jersey

Maurizio Fondriest was the first road world champion to wear Santini’s rainbow jersey on the podium; in September, Alejandro Valverde became the 31st. For Santini,...

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How Yorkshire became the heart of UK cycle racing

How Yorkshire became the heart of UK cycle racing

From the Tour de France to the World Championships, Yorkshire has shown little restraint in its ambition to host top-drawer cycle racing

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Bradley Wiggins: what fascinates me about Lance Armstrong (book extract)

Bradley Wiggins: what fascinates me about Lance Armstrong (book extract)

“I don’t think it was part of some Machiavellian plot to ruin my career,” writes Sir Bradley Wiggins of when he first met Lance Armstrong....

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