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Florian Vermeersch on what it takes to podium at Paris-Roubaix

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...

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Mat Hayman: The Paris-Roubaix Fairytale

Mat Hayman: The Paris-Roubaix Fairytale

How the Australian won Paris-Roubaix in 2016, in his own words

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Mr Paris-Roubaix: Lunch with Roger De Vlaeminck

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...

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Not all superheroes wear lycra: Paris-Roubaix race day with Mavic neutral service

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

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Sectors of my heart: my Paris-Roubaix obsession

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

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Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix 2022

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...

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Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022

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

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022: Route, contenders and predictions

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

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Paris-Roubaix 2022: Route, predictions and contenders

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?

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The Arenberg Forest: The Making of a Paris-Roubaix Legend

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

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The Arenberg Forest: Racing on the worst cobbles of 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

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Who are The Friends of Paris-Roubaix?

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

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2022 Amstel Gold Race in Images

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...

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Amstel Gold Race 2022 Men’s Debrief: Michał Kwiatkowski is back

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...

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Amstel Gold Race 2022 Women's Debrief: Timing is everything for Marta Cavalli

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

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“It’s an ungrateful sport” – Oliver Naesen on the Classics

“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...

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Kasia Niewiadoma: Searching for another Amstel Gold Race victory

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...

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How can we create a sustainable future for women’s cycling?

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...

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Brodie Chapman: Mountain biker, courier, university student and hitch-hiker to WorldTour pro

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...

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The Tour of Flanders wasn't hard enough for Annemiek van Vleuten

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

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“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

“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....

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Why was there a giant Stefan Küng at the Tour of Flanders?

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"

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Itzulia Basque Country 2022 Preview - Route, contenders, prediction

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

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Gallery: 2022 Men's Tour of Flanders

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

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Gallery: 2022 Women's Tour of Flanders

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

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Tour of Flanders Debrief: Lotte Kopecky’s Flandrian Fairytale

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

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Tour of Flanders Debrief: Tadej Pogačar one hundred metres from history

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

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Elisa Balsamo: Back in Flanders as the world champion and ready to fight for victory

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

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Wout is Out - No Tour of Flanders for Wout van Aert

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

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Frank Vandenbroucke and the 2003 Tour of Flanders: God is Back

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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