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World Championships analysis: Van Vleuten defies the odds with extraordinary victory

World Championships analysis: Van Vleuten defies the odds with extraordinary victory

Despite an imperfect build up to the race, Van Vleuten showed she is still head and shoulders above the rest of the peloton

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How cycling is going to save the world

How cycling is going to save the world

We like to think that cycling is among the greenest and most sustainable things we can do. However, as an industry and as a sport,...

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‘It was my mistake’: Ethan Hayter on his World Championships individual time trial mechanical and his big chance in the road race

‘It was my mistake’: Ethan Hayter on his World Championships individual time trial mechanical and his big chance in the road race

The British rider’s dramatic time trial made headlines, but Hayter is keen to put it behind him and focus on his opportunity in Wollongong on...

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Road World Championships Elite Men's Road Race - Who are the favourites?

Road World Championships Elite Men's Road Race - Who are the favourites?

Analysing who will become World Champion in the men's elite road race in Wollongong

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Road World Championships elite women's road race: Who are the favourites?

Road World Championships elite women's road race: Who are the favourites?

Analysing who could come out on top after a tough, attritional circuit in Wollongong

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Wunderkinds: What makes Zoe Bäckstedt and the British junior riders so good?

Wunderkinds: What makes Zoe Bäckstedt and the British junior riders so good?

Magnus Bäckstedt gives an insight into the British Cycling Development programme and the work ethic of his youngest daughter who dominated the junior time trial...

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Retire in style: the greatest victories of six legendary retiring riders

Retire in style: the greatest victories of six legendary retiring riders

We take look back at some of the most notable victories from notable riders set to bow out from the pro peloton in 2022

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Behind the scenes of Dan Bigham's Hour Record - part two

Behind the scenes of Dan Bigham's Hour Record - part two

Last time, we delved into the physical and psychological preparation that went into Bigham’s 55.548km record. This time it’s all about the gear…

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Shock to the system: why cycling needs a proper under-23 women's category

Shock to the system: why cycling needs a proper under-23 women's category

The development of women’s cycling is being held back by the lack of an under-23 category. Rachel Jary speaks to the riders who’ve struggled to...

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What was it like being the most talked about person in cycling? Fred Wright on his Vuelta a España and looking ahead to the World Championships

What was it like being the most talked about person in cycling? Fred Wright on his Vuelta a España and looking ahead to the World Championships

Drama, speculation and very close finishes defined Fred Wright’s Vuelta a España, he spoke to Rouleur about dealing with the pressure and what comes next

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'I have quiet confidence' – Alice Towers on winning the National Championships, racing the Wollongong Worlds and the changing state of women’s cycling

'I have quiet confidence' – Alice Towers on winning the National Championships, racing the Wollongong Worlds and the changing state of women’s cycling

The 19-year-old shocked many when she won the national title in Scotland a few months ago, but that was only the beginning for Towers, who...

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Road World Championships elite men's time trial: Who are the favourites?

Road World Championships elite men's time trial: Who are the favourites?

A look at who could contend for the rainbow jersey in the elite men's time trial in Wollongong

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UCI Road World Championships 2022 routes: everything you need to know about the routes for the men’s and women’s races

UCI Road World Championships 2022 routes: everything you need to know about the routes for the men’s and women’s races

A tough, punchy circuit in Wollongong will decide who wears the rainbow stripes for the 2023 season

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UCI Road World Championships 2022 preview and schedule

UCI Road World Championships 2022 preview and schedule

Everything you need to know about the UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia

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Road World Championships women’s individual time trial preview - who are the favourites?

Road World Championships women’s individual time trial preview - who are the favourites?

We analyse who will pull on the rainbow jersey after a race against the clock

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A spectacular return: images from the first GP Québec and Montréal in three years

A spectacular return: images from the first GP Québec and Montréal in three years

A selection of the best images from GP Québec and Montréal

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Vuelta a España 2022 stage 21 preview - Madrid sprint showdown

Vuelta a España 2022 stage 21 preview - Madrid sprint showdown

A final opportunity for the sprinters who still remain in the race

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Vuelta a España 2022 stage 20 preview - the final mountains

Vuelta a España 2022 stage 20 preview - the final mountains

Full preview of the final mountain stage of the Vuelta a España 2022

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Star line-up celebrates long-awaited return of Canadian WorldTour classics

Star line-up celebrates long-awaited return of Canadian WorldTour classics

Grand Prix Cyclistes Québec et Montréal return for the first time since 2019

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Plenty to play for but Evenepoel in control as Vuelta a España enters final explosive mountain stages

Plenty to play for but Evenepoel in control as Vuelta a España enters final explosive mountain stages

As the days left to complete the Vuelta a España have counted down, so have the number of realistic potential winners. With four days to...

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Pro bike: Remco Evenepoel’s Vuelta a España Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

Pro bike: Remco Evenepoel’s Vuelta a España Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7

A closer look at Vuelta a España overall leader Remco Evenepoel's race bike

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Vuelta a España 2022 stage 19 preview - short and punchy

Vuelta a España 2022 stage 19 preview - short and punchy

Preview of a punchy 19th stage of the Vuelta a España

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Sarah Sturm on Unbound Gravel, design and searching for the perfect ride

Sarah Sturm on Unbound Gravel, design and searching for the perfect ride

The 31-year-old has had a stunning gravel career, but, for her, cycling is about more than just racing

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Rouleur Live

Win a pair of tickets to Rouleur Live

This year, even more than ever, Rouleur Live will be unique. We created the show for you, our readers. We'll all be there and we'd...

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Why do we love a Rigo win? All about Colombia’s original superstar

Why do we love a Rigo win? All about Colombia’s original superstar

Analysing why veteran racer Rigoberto Urán's stage win at the 2022 Vuelta a España is such a popular one

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Vuelta a España 2022 stage 18 preview -  to the heights of Piornal

Vuelta a España 2022 stage 18 preview - to the heights of Piornal

A traditional mountain stage could see a GC battle or give the breakaway a chance at success

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A new chapter in retirement – what's next for Richie Porte?

A new chapter in retirement – what's next for Richie Porte?

The Tasmanian rider's racing career will come to an end after the Tour of Britain, but he's ready for a change

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Vuelta a España 2022 stage 17 preview - steep summit finish

Vuelta a España 2022 stage 17 preview - steep summit finish

An undulating day with an uphill finish is perfect terrain for a breakaway

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Indoor cycling season is coming: what’s new on Zwift this winter?

Indoor cycling season is coming: what’s new on Zwift this winter?

The online fitness platform will roll out a number of new features including an expansion of Makuri Islands 

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