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The empty diagonal: From Issue 115 - Design

The empty diagonal: From Issue 115 - Design

The Tour de France has always tended to skirt the centre of France and its route designers have long based the race on the mountain...

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Lotus 108: From issue 115 - Design

Lotus 108: From issue 115 - Design

A look at the revolutionary Lotus 108 – the machine that took Chris Boardman to Olympic gold

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The tyranny of distance: How far is too far to travel for a Grand Tour?

The tyranny of distance: How far is too far to travel for a Grand Tour?

Sophie Smith speaks to those in the know about the stress, strains, and motivations behind Grand Tour transfers

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'Part of the ritual' - cycling’s long love affair with coffee

'Part of the ritual' - cycling’s long love affair with coffee

Current and former members of the peloton discuss why coffee has become such an important part of bike riding.

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Kasia Niewiadoma: Canyon-SRAM will race differently to win in 2023

Kasia Niewiadoma: Canyon-SRAM will race differently to win in 2023

The Polish rider says she isn’t satisfied with her season this year but knows what she needs to improve

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California dreaming

California dreaming

Rouleur speaks to American bike-making legend Tom Ritchey about his 50 years in the cycling industry and visions for the future

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‘It was mental fatigue’ - Tom Pidcock on juggling different disciplines, the three-year plan to Tour de France victory and life in the spotlight

‘It was mental fatigue’ - Tom Pidcock on juggling different disciplines, the three-year plan to Tour de France victory and life in the spotlight

The British rider has found success across the board in his career so far, but doesn’t think he can balance so much racing forever

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Lorena Wiebes: Winning for fun

Lorena Wiebes: Winning for fun

When it comes to pure power, none of Lorena Wiebes’ rivals can touch her. Here DSM’s speed queen and serial winner reveals what it feels...

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‘I didn’t dare to lose’ - Demi Vollering on dealing with disappointment, shouldering pressure and the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route

‘I didn’t dare to lose’ - Demi Vollering on dealing with disappointment, shouldering pressure and the 2023 Tour de France Femmes route

Despite her second place at the Tour de France, the Dutchwoman isn’t yet satisfied and is hungry for more

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Gallery: the final day at Rouleur Live

Gallery: the final day at Rouleur Live

Look back at the some of the moments that shaped the final day of Rouleur Live 2022

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Gallery: an unforgettable Friday night at Rouleur Live

Gallery: an unforgettable Friday night at Rouleur Live

A look back at an unforgettable night at Rouleur Live with cycling royalty

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Gallery: a thrilling Thursday night at Rouleur Live

Gallery: a thrilling Thursday night at Rouleur Live

A look back at a packed-out Thursday night at Rouleur Live at the Truman Brewery

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'Find his weakness and exploit it' - Rohan Dennis on how Jumbo-Visma plan to beat Remco Evenepoel and life on cycling’s new super team

'Find his weakness and exploit it' - Rohan Dennis on how Jumbo-Visma plan to beat Remco Evenepoel and life on cycling’s new super team

The Australian talks about his first season on Jumbo Visma, his aims for the future and Evenepoel’s weakness

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‘Not everyone's on six million like some riders in the WorldTour’ - Jay Vine unveils the nitty gritty of life as a pro cyclist

‘Not everyone's on six million like some riders in the WorldTour’ - Jay Vine unveils the nitty gritty of life as a pro cyclist

Vine made headlines with his two stage wins at the Vuelta a España this year, but says it hasn’t been plain sailing

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The Ribble Revolution - From Issue 115 Design

The Ribble Revolution - From Issue 115 Design

In Issue 115, we take a deep dive into the history of longstanding British brand, Ribble, as it reaches its its 125-year anniversary

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'Everyone is having to adapt' - Chris Froome on the changing peloton, WorldTour relegation and never letting go of the Tour de France dream

'Everyone is having to adapt' - Chris Froome on the changing peloton, WorldTour relegation and never letting go of the Tour de France dream

The British rider is still motivated despite four Tour de France wins under his belt already and the talented new generation 

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'He hasn’t got carried away with the hype' - Can Jonas Vingegaard win the Tour de France again?

'He hasn’t got carried away with the hype' - Can Jonas Vingegaard win the Tour de France again?

With the route for the 2023 Tour de France announced this week, questions hover over if the Dane will be able to defend the yellow jersey...

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What’s in edition 115 of Rouleur?

What’s in edition 115 of Rouleur?

The new Rouleur magazine, the Design issue, is now available. Editor Edward Pickering tells us what’s in the magazine.

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First Look: Argonaut Cycles GR3

First Look: Argonaut Cycles GR3

Everything you need to know about Argonaut's stunning new gravel offering

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Running, hangovers, Grand Tours and 70 pairs of Oakleys: Getting to know Tom Pidcock

Running, hangovers, Grand Tours and 70 pairs of Oakleys: Getting to know Tom Pidcock

The word versatile doesn’t even come close. Pidcock excels across the board and in every discipline he turns his hand to. Rouleur readers put the...

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Attaquer launches new ‘All Day’ collection: ‘the most comfortable rubbish you’ll ever wear’

Attaquer launches new ‘All Day’ collection: ‘the most comfortable rubbish you’ll ever wear’

The redesigned ‘All Day’ range is made using recycled plastics as another strand of Attaquer's focus on sustainability

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Seven breakthrough riders of the 2022 men's peloton: Who to expect even bigger things from in 2023

Seven breakthrough riders of the 2022 men's peloton: Who to expect even bigger things from in 2023

Who has made a name for themselves in the men’s peloton this season?

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Ben O’Connor on crashes, broken bones and mastering the solo breakaway

Ben O’Connor on crashes, broken bones and mastering the solo breakaway

Ben O’Connor has paid his dues on the climb to becoming a GC contender, now the Australian is itching to take that extra step on...

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Being Jai Hindley

Being Jai Hindley

The Aussie remains humble and laid-back despite his recent elevation to “Grand Tour winner.” Here the Giro champion reveals the self-belief, fears and ultimate exhilaration...

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Specialized releases new Diverge STR with front and rear Future Shock suspension

Specialized releases new Diverge STR with front and rear Future Shock suspension

Said to deliver compliance without compromise, the new Diverge STR aims to suspend the rider rather than the wheel

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Question Time with Team BikeExchange-Jayco's Alexandra Manly

Question Time with Team BikeExchange-Jayco's Alexandra Manly

After an incredible season on the road, the Team BikeExchange-Jayco rider talks about how her cycling career started in an Australian swamp, the mountain paradise she wants...

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‘A sense of relief from the greater women's peloton’  - Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on what it was like to ride away from Van Vleuten and next year with AG Insurance-NXTG

‘A sense of relief from the greater women's peloton’ - Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio on what it was like to ride away from Van Vleuten and next year with AG Insurance-NXTG

The South African rider secured her first WorldTour victory at the Tour de Romandie by breaking away from Tour de France Femmes winner and World...

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Bianchi launches the new ultra aerodynamic Oltre range: “a turning point for the brand”

Bianchi launches the new ultra aerodynamic Oltre range: “a turning point for the brand”

Three new models make up the collection and represents the first complete frame/component platform designed and manufactured entirely by Bianchi

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Will Mark Cavendish ever reach 35 stage wins? Analysing the Manxman’s potential future at B&B Hotels Team

Will Mark Cavendish ever reach 35 stage wins? Analysing the Manxman’s potential future at B&B Hotels Team

Rumours are swirling that Cavendish will sign a one-year contract with the second division French team, aiming for big results but without Quick Step’s famous leadout...

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