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How Lizzie Deignan became Queen of Hell

How Lizzie Deignan became Queen of Hell

The British rider dominated the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes with an 80km attack, writing her name in to history books as the first ever winner of...

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The photographer's view: shooting Paris-Roubaix from a motorbike

The photographer's view: shooting Paris-Roubaix from a motorbike

Pauline Ballet's unforgettable experience photographing the muddy 2021 Paris-Roubaix from the back of a motorbike

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The Arenberg Trench: 2021 Men's Paris-Roubaix Gallery

The Arenberg Trench: 2021 Men's Paris-Roubaix Gallery

A Paris-Roubaix that will live on in memory for decades, here are some shots from the toughest sector in the race

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Faces of a Roubaix finish

Faces of a Roubaix finish

The faces that tell the story of a unique year at cycling's most famous Monument

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021: A day in cycling history

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021: A day in cycling history

This year's Paris-Roubaix Femmes will be remembered as one of the most iconic races in living memory. Here's a gallery of our favourite images from a...

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Mitch Docker on his love for Roubaix and life after the Peloton

Mitch Docker on his love for Roubaix and life after the Peloton

He may not have won much, but Docker has left his mark on the cycling world, in his own way

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Pfeiffer Georgi: a Classics star in the making

Pfeiffer Georgi: a Classics star in the making

The young British rider has been with Team DSM since 2019 and is excited about the future of women’s cycling

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Mathieu van der Poel: The Paris-Roubaix Debutant

Mathieu van der Poel: The Paris-Roubaix Debutant

Prior to the 2021 edition of Paris-Roubaix, Mathieu van der Poel considers his form, back injury and the prospect of a wet race.

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“It’s about time” – Wout van Aert on Paris-Roubaix Femmes and the prospect of a wet Sunday in Hell

“It’s about time” – Wout van Aert on Paris-Roubaix Femmes and the prospect of a wet Sunday in Hell

Despite his cyclo-cross background, the Belgian champion isn’t doing the rain dance ahead of Sunday

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Marianne Vos “ready to fight” at Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Marianne Vos “ready to fight” at Paris-Roubaix Femmes

The three-time World Champion hopes to put the disappointment of the 2021 World Championships behind her in the Hell of the North

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Outsiders with a chance at Paris-Roubaix 2021

Outsiders with a chance at Paris-Roubaix 2021

We analyse some of the outsiders who could mix it up with the favourites on the cobblestones at Paris-Roubaix 2021.

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“I'm proud to be on the startline and make history” Emma Norsgaard on her first Paris-Roubaix

“I'm proud to be on the startline and make history” Emma Norsgaard on her first Paris-Roubaix

Movistar's Danish Classics specialist is ready to fight on the cobbles to be the race's maiden winner

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Paris-Roubaix 2021 Preview – Route, predictions and contenders

Paris-Roubaix 2021 Preview – Route, predictions and contenders

The route, favourites and predictions for Paris-Roubaix 2021. Delayed until October 3rd 2021, we look forward to seeing the riders tackle the Hell of the North...

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021 – Route, predictions and contenders

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2021 – Route, predictions and contenders

The first ever women's Paris-Roubaix race is set to be a unique spectacle

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Fabian Cancellara: A Classics Legend

Fabian Cancellara: A Classics Legend

Fabian Cancellara won seven monuments throughout his career — his lucky number. We dissect Cancellara’s accomplishments to understand why he is one of the most...

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"Can I actually do what I know I've done before?" Joss Lowden on her Hour attempt

"Can I actually do what I know I've done before?" Joss Lowden on her Hour attempt

The 33-year-old has had a breakthrough 2021 including taking eighth place in the time trial at the world championships last week. The British rider spoke to...

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A spectacle with no audience: The Women's Tour will not be broadcast live

A spectacle with no audience: The Women's Tour will not be broadcast live

Although an agreement was previously announced with Eurosport/GCN, the Women’s Tour will not be broadcast live – a set back for the sport, and the...

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Men’s Road Race Debrief - World Championships 2021

Men’s Road Race Debrief - World Championships 2021

The World Championships in Flanders concluded with one of the enthralling encounters of the 2021 season. Julian Alaphilippe successfully defended the rainbow jersey in the men’s...

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Beer and Cycling Culture in Flanders, with Philippe Maertens and Kristof Ramon

Beer and Cycling Culture in Flanders, with Philippe Maertens and Kristof Ramon

A conversation between Philppe Maertens, the Press Chief at Lotto Soudal, and Kristof Ramon, a cycling photographer. The duo discuss beer and cycling culture in...

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Larry Warbasse: If Nils Eekhoff is a cheat, so am I

Larry Warbasse: If Nils Eekhoff is a cheat, so am I

The rules must change, Larry says. The experienced US pro’s view on the U23 Worlds Nils Eekhoff disqualification debacle 

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Outsiders with a chance at the World Championships - Men's Road Race

Outsiders with a chance at the World Championships - Men's Road Race

We analyse some of the outsiders with a chance ahead of the men's road race at the World Championships in Flanders.

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Rapha Foundation: Dream Academy

Rapha Foundation: Dream Academy

A look at the new Rapha Foundation and British Cycling initiative aiming to change the face of cycling in London

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Other Voices

Other Voices

Hats off to this generation’s ideas for positive cycling change.

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What's the Big Idea?

What's the Big Idea?

Inclusivity, infrastructure, integration – cycling is a force for good. How do we make it even better?

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Women's 2021 World Championship time trial: Debrief

Women's 2021 World Championship time trial: Debrief

What did we learn from the fastest race in World Championships history?

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World Championships 2021: Men’s U23 Road Race Preview

World Championships 2021: Men’s U23 Road Race Preview

The route, predictions and contenders for the men’s U23 road race in Flanders. Some of the stars of tomorrow get the chance to shine, including...

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The Men's 2021 World Championship Time Trial: Debrief

The Men's 2021 World Championship Time Trial: Debrief

Flanders 2021 got off to an electric start, with Filippo Ganna narrowly defeating Wout Van Aert to defend his World Championship men's time trial title.

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World championships 2021: Women's individual time trial preview

World championships 2021: Women's individual time trial preview

This year's world championships take place in Flanders along a 30.3km flat, and potentially windy, course— who will come out on top?

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Win tickets to Rouleur Live - join us in London this November

Win tickets to Rouleur Live - join us in London this November

Win tickets to Rouleur Live - join the Rouleur team and a host of special guests in London this November

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Anna Henderson: from her first pro win to Paris Roubaix

Anna Henderson: from her first pro win to Paris Roubaix

The 22-year-old Jumbo Visma rider on a rollercoaster 2021 season and balancing ambitions both on and off the bike

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