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Florian Vermeersch on what it takes to podium at Paris-Roubaix
The Lotto Soudal rider looks back on his surprise second place in last Paris-Roubaix 2021 and explains how he is handling the pressure to repeat his...
Mat Hayman: The Paris-Roubaix Fairytale
How the Australian won Paris-Roubaix in 2016, in his own words
Mr Paris-Roubaix: Lunch with Roger De Vlaeminck
“I was just too good. I wanted to win everything.” Colourful stories from Mr Paris-Roubaix, Roger De Vlaeminck, still pulling no punches in his eighth...
Not all superheroes wear lycra: Paris-Roubaix race day with Mavic neutral service
Paris-Roubaix is never mellow for the fellows in yellow. In 2018, Rouleur editor Andy McGrath pounded the pavé with Mavic, pro cycling’s quick fixers
Sectors of my heart: my Paris-Roubaix obsession
Rouleur's former editor explores his deep love of Paris-Roubaix and why the gritty cobbled race fascinates so many people
Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix 2022
Who are the favourites to take victory in Paris-Roubaix and who are the wildcards who could spring one of the famous surprise wins at the Hell of...
Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022
With the defending champion not taking to the start, it's wide open for a new winner in the Hell of the North
Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022: Route, contenders and predictions
One of the most memorable races of the 2021 season, Paris-Roubaix Femmes is back and will likely be more exciting than ever in 2022
Paris-Roubaix 2022: Route, predictions and contenders
The Hell of the North is one of the most challenging and unpredictable races on the cycling calendar. Who will be Roubaix champion in 2022?
The Arenberg Forest: The Making of a Paris-Roubaix Legend
The history of one of the most notorious sectors of cobblestones in the Hell of the North, Paris-Roubaix
The Arenberg Forest: Racing on the worst cobbles of Paris-Roubaix
Perspectives on racing the toughest cobbled sector of Paris-Roubaix from former professional racer Michael Barry
Who are The Friends of Paris-Roubaix?
Meet the team of volunteers working in all weathers to keep the cobbled secteurs pavés of Paris-Roubaix in top condition
2022 Amstel Gold Race in Images
Images of joy, despair, hills, beer and a photo finish from the men's and women's editions of the 2022 Amstel Gold Race, won by Michał...
Amstel Gold Race 2022 Men’s Debrief: Michał Kwiatkowski is back
Another edition of the Amstel Gold Race comes down to a photo finish, with the Ineos Grenadier edging Benoît Cosnefroy for his first Classics win...
Amstel Gold Race 2022 Women's Debrief: Timing is everything for Marta Cavalli
Victory for Marta Cavalli and FDJ-Nouvelle Aquitaine-Futuroscope at the Amstel Gold Race highlights the ever-growing depth of talent in the Women’s WorldTour
“It’s an ungrateful sport” – Oliver Naesen on the Classics
Known for his consistent performances in the Classics, Oliver Naesen tells Rouleur about his chances at Roubaix and the new aggressive racing style seen in...
Kasia Niewiadoma: Searching for another Amstel Gold Race victory
Frequently on the podium, but rarely the top step, Niewiadoma is working hard on killer instinct and sprinting, balanced with getting away from it all...
How can we create a sustainable future for women’s cycling?
AG Insurance-NXTG’s new three-tier model is the first of its kind in the women’s peloton; manager Natascha Knaven says it has the potential to revolutionise the...
Brodie Chapman: Mountain biker, courier, university student and hitch-hiker to WorldTour pro
Since reaching the women's WorldTour in her late twenties, FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope's Aussie one-off has been making a name for herself in the Classics. Laura Fletcher spoke to...
The Tour of Flanders wasn't hard enough for Annemiek van Vleuten
Annemiek van Vleuten was left frustrated that De Ronde wasn’t more difficult as Team SD Worx showed how tactics can prevail over strength
“I can’t really speak, I’m so tired. I think I need some food” Fred Wright’s top-10 in the Tour of Flanders
He wasn’t in many pre-race previews, and didn’t have the best odds, but the British rider found himself in the lead group at De Ronde....
Why was there a giant Stefan Küng at the Tour of Flanders?
A morning with the King Küng Freunde, "probably the best fan club in the world"
Itzulia Basque Country 2022 Preview - Route, contenders, prediction
Steep climbs and relentless racing. It could only be the 2022 Tour of the Basque Country, otherwise known as Itzulia Basque Country
Gallery: 2022 Men's Tour of Flanders
The best images from the 2022 Tour of Flanders men's race, won by Mathieu van de Poel
Gallery: 2022 Women's Tour of Flanders
The best images from the 2022 Tour of Flanders women's race, won by Belgian champion Lotte Kopecky
Tour of Flanders Debrief: Lotte Kopecky’s Flandrian Fairytale
The Belgian champion won De Ronde van Vlaanderen after an exemplary team display from SD Worx; cycling rarely sees such a perfect ending
Tour of Flanders Debrief: Tadej Pogačar one hundred metres from history
Tour de France winner comes up just short as Mathieu van der Poel wins his second Ronde van Vlaanderen title in three years
Elisa Balsamo: Back in Flanders as the world champion and ready to fight for victory
The young Italian has won the last three rounds of the women’s WorldTour but still is admirably modest ahead of De Ronde
Wout is Out - No Tour of Flanders for Wout van Aert
Wout van Aert is out of the 2022 Tour of Flanders with a Covid-19 positive and mild symptoms; his Paris-Roubaix participation is also now in doubt
Frank Vandenbroucke and the 2003 Tour of Flanders: God is Back
In an extract from God Is Dead: The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, author Andy McGrath recounts the fateful 2003 Tour of Flanders

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