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Lotto Belgium Tour 2.1 preview
Rouleur previews the four-day Lotto Belgium Tour taking place from 22nd - 25th June
La Course 2021: Riders to watch
The final edition of La Course is set to be a worthy series finale
The Slow Cycling Movement
What's the obsession with speed? Rouleur takes a close look at the joys of slow (and often happy) cycling
What the Tour de Suisse means for the Tour de France
The Tour de Suisse was the final WorldTour stage race before the 2021 Tour de France. We analyse the potential implications that the race in...
What does Critérium du Dauphiné tell us about the Tour de France?
The 73rd edition of this iconic race has given us food for thought on how the Tour de France may unfold
Under the Radar: Riders to watch at the Tour de France
Some of the riders that may not immediately spring to mind ahead of the 2021 Tour de France, but could have a serious impact…
How new UCI measures can combat abuse in cycling
The governing body detailed amendments to the powers of its Ethics Commission as well as preventative measures to safeguard riders and staff from abuse
Question Time with Elisa Longo Borghini
Italian National Champion Elisa Longo Borghini on changing the world, milking cows and finding happiness
To the Wire: the first women’s Tour de Suisse
The first women's edition of the iconic stage race over-delivered thanks to a close GC competition
Cover stories: issue 104
Photographer Sean Hardy in conversation with Rouleur executive editor Ian Cleverly on his sublime cover image for the Tour de France special issue, out now....
Geraint Thomas's tactical masterclass at the Dauphine
The Welshman pulled a fast one on everyone in yesterday on a stage which looked to be a sure-fire bunch kick, but was it really...
Introducing the Tour de France edition
The Giro d'Italia may have ended, but that only means the Tour de France is on its way. It also means the launch of our...
La Course 2021: Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur previews the eighth edition of La Course 2021 which takes place on 26th June 2021. The riders will depart from Brest before finishing just outside Landerneau.
Giro d’Italia Donne 2021: Route, predictions and contenders
New management, a return to 10 stages, and a promise of live coverage, is this a new leaf for the Giro Rosa — now the Giro...
Shanaze Reade’s new role as an ambassador for the 2023 World Championships
Reade hopes to champion young people and increase accessibility to bikes for children across Scotland and the UK
The new Liv Langma: The WorldTour racer designed for women
All-new race-ready model is lighter and features disc brakes for the first time.
Egan Bernal is back
The rise, and fall, and meteoric rise of a once in a generation Grand Tour champion
Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage 21 Preview - Against the clock
Rouleur previews stage 21 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. This is it. The final time trial in Milan will decide who claims the maglia rosa.
The Most Dramatic Giro d'Italia Finishes
With the climax of the 2021 Giro d'Italia just around the corner, we take a look back to some of the most thrilling finishes in...
Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage 20 Preview - The Final Mountain Showdown
Rouleur previews stage 20 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. With almost 4,000 metres of climbing and the maglia rosa up for grabs, this has all the...
Aggression: The Changing Ways of the Ineos Grenadiers
The Ineos Grenadiers have dominated Grand Tour racing over the past decade, where defensive tactics has been one of the keys to their success. How has their...
Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage 19 Preview - The Penultimate Test
Rouleur previews stage 19 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. Egan Bernal remains in the maglia rosa, but the momentum is now with Simon Yates ahead of...
Women's WorldTeams salaries: a delicate balance
An audit commissioned by the UCI shows a promising increase in Women's WorldTeam salaries and budgets — but is this the full story across the women's peloton?
Vuelta a Burgos Feminas 2021 debrief: Clash of the titans
Last week saw the first stage race of the Women’s World Tour and some exciting racing ensued
The racing debut of the Monte Zoncolan
The Monte Zoncolan is not the most famous climb in cycling, but it is widely known as one of the very hardest. Its legend is...
Total integration, total revolution: How Shimano’s STI shifting changed cycling
Keizo Shimano revolutionised racing with the development of STI shifting. And no one who knew him was surprised
Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage 18 Preview - The Longest Stage
Rouleur previews stage 18 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. Following a stunning Giro debut on Sega di Ala, the riders have no rest with the...
The Battle for the 2021 Giro d'Italia: Taking Stock of the GC
With Egan Bernal in the maglia rosa entering the final rest day of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, we take stock of how the teams of...
Giro d'Italia 2021: Stage 17 Preview - the Giro's hardest finish
Rouleur previews stage 17 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia. Despite a shortened queen stage, Egan Bernal blew away his opposition on the Passo Giau and...
Eolo-Kometa: The Giro is a dream come true
Team Eolo-Kometa is fulfilling its dream of riding a first Grand Tour. Rouleur spoke to Sports Director Stefano Zanatta ahead of the Giro about achieving his...

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