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Women's British National Championships: Debrief

Women's British National Championships: Debrief

It had been more than two years since the British national title was contested. The jersey finally changed hands after an exciting weekend of racing —...

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Who is retiring from pro cycling in 2021?

Who is retiring from pro cycling in 2021?

The 2021 season marks the conclusion to an array of distinguished careers. Here are some of the cyclists who have called it a day in 2021.

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IL MIGLIORE. Marco Pantani (Documentary). Review.

IL MIGLIORE. Marco Pantani (Documentary). Review.

A new documentary sheds new light on Marco Pantani's private life in Cesenatico

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Pianist, student, champion: the extraordinary world of Elisa Balsamo

Pianist, student, champion: the extraordinary world of Elisa Balsamo

Elisa Balsamo stunned the cycling world when she outsprinted Marianne Vos to become world champion, but there's far more this Renaissance woman than a fast sprint

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Ian Boswell: Thriving in a life beyond the Tarmac

Ian Boswell: Thriving in a life beyond the Tarmac

It's been quite some journey since Ian Boswell was forced to retire at just 28 years old. We catch up with him on life after...

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Vincenzo Nibali: ‘The Shark of Messina’ ahead of his Astana Return

Vincenzo Nibali: ‘The Shark of Messina’ ahead of his Astana Return

Vincenzo Nibali is one of only seven cyclists to win all three Grand Tours. He’s added three monuments to his palmares, making him one the most...

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Who to expect at Rouleur Live: See cycling's greatest stars this November

Who to expect at Rouleur Live: See cycling's greatest stars this November

We've got some of the biggest names in cycling joining us at Rouleur Live this year. Take a look at who'll be gracing the stage in London...

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Is there any forgiving Gianni Moscon?

Is there any forgiving Gianni Moscon?

The strongest rider at Paris-Roubaix might well be cycling’s most unpopular. Why is the Italian disliked, and what might it take for a large part...

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Tadej Pogačar is making history

Tadej Pogačar is making history

Tadej Pogačar just enjoys riding his bike. After capping off an all-time great season with victory at Il Lombardia, we analyse his 2021 campaign and...

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Peter Sagan: A New Chapter with Team TotalEnergies Awaits

Peter Sagan: A New Chapter with Team TotalEnergies Awaits

Peter Sagan’s spell with Bora-Hansgrohe came to a subdued end at Paris-Roubaix 2021. We analyse Sagan’s stay with the German outfit before he heads to...

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Joss Lowden has the Hour, but how long for?

Joss Lowden has the Hour, but how long for?

Joss Lowden may have broken the Hour Record, but she wants more women to try and take it

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The Women's Tour: the story so far

The Women's Tour: the story so far

There might not be live coverage of The Women’s Tour this year, but there is still plenty of action coming out of the race.

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Alison Jackson on Roubaix, her rise to the top and the power of positivity

Alison Jackson on Roubaix, her rise to the top and the power of positivity

It’s been a wild ride to the WorldTour for the Canadian champ, and things are only just getting started

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Who is Florian Vermeersch, Lotto-Soudal’s Roubaix Starlet?

Who is Florian Vermeersch, Lotto-Soudal’s Roubaix Starlet?

22-year-old Florian Vermeersch finished second in Paris-Roubaix 2021 — his first appearance at the Hell of the North. We dissect Vermeersch’s career so far, and...

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Anna van der Breggen: The Conclusion to a Supreme Career

Anna van der Breggen: The Conclusion to a Supreme Career

After ten victories scattered throughout 2021, Anna van der Breggen has retired from professional racing. We reflect on the supreme career of a woman who...

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Il Lombardia: route, predictions and contenders

Il Lombardia: route, predictions and contenders

Rouleur's guide to Il Lombardia, including the route, contenders and our predictions for the Classic of the fallen leaves

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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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