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A tale of identical twins and a jovial Brazilian rider: Movistar’s Classics revolution

A tale of identical twins and a jovial Brazilian rider: Movistar’s Classics revolution

The Spanish team is beginning to assemble squads that could challenge for many more significant results in the cobbled Classics

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Chicanes, chaos, then calm: The view from the Arenberg at Paris-Roubaix

Chicanes, chaos, then calm: The view from the Arenberg at Paris-Roubaix

Rouleur writer Rachel Jary reflects on watching Mathieu van der Poel’s storming Arenberg assault in the 2024 edition of the Hell of the North

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Through the keyhole: Transfixed by the magic of Roubaix for the first time

Through the keyhole: Transfixed by the magic of Roubaix for the first time

Reporting from Roubaix, Rouleur writer Chris Marshall-Bell recounts a long-awaited first visit to one of road cycling's most historic locations

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Gallery: Inside the fastest-ever edition of Paris-Roubaix

Gallery: Inside the fastest-ever edition of Paris-Roubaix

Rouleur photojournalist James Startt captured a monumental Mathieu van der Poel on his way to his second Paris-Roubaix victory

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The story of two identical twins animating Paris-Roubaix: ‘We will remember this special day for the rest of our lives’

The story of two identical twins animating Paris-Roubaix: ‘We will remember this special day for the rest of our lives’

Which one’s Mick Tim and which one’s Tim Mick? Visma-Lease a Bike’s highest finishers at Paris-Roubaix were two twin brothers

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‘Roubaix is the Hunger Games’ - Stories from the Hell of the North’s final finishers

‘Roubaix is the Hunger Games’ - Stories from the Hell of the North’s final finishers

The broken and bruised riders who battled all the way to the Roubaix velodrome

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‘The other guys gave up before Mads did’ - No Monument for Pedersen at Paris-Roubaix, but fighting spirit in abundance

‘The other guys gave up before Mads did’ - No Monument for Pedersen at Paris-Roubaix, but fighting spirit in abundance

The Danish rider gave everything in the Hell of the North, but was outnumbered by Alpecin-Deceuninck

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Alpecin-Deceuninck are on fire in Hell: How Paris-Roubaix was won

Alpecin-Deceuninck are on fire in Hell: How Paris-Roubaix was won

Alpecin-Deceuninck put on a dominant display at the 2024 edition of Paris-Roubaix 

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Even Mathieu van der Poel is astounded by his winning streak: 'It’s definitely not normal'

Even Mathieu van der Poel is astounded by his winning streak: 'It’s definitely not normal'

Rivals and the man himself in awe of the world champion’s incredible run of form

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Analysing whether Tom Pidcock can pull a surprise in Paris-Roubaix

Analysing whether Tom Pidcock can pull a surprise in Paris-Roubaix

The Briton has been drafted in as a late call-up for Ineos Grenadiers - can he challenge for victory?

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Emil Herzog: Meet Bora-Hansgrohe’s 19-year-old prodigy who backs himself for a top-15 on Paris-Roubaix debut

Emil Herzog: Meet Bora-Hansgrohe’s 19-year-old prodigy who backs himself for a top-15 on Paris-Roubaix debut

The former junior world champion isn’t afraid that inexperience will cost him on the cobbles

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‘If you’re not disappointed, you’re not a top rider’ - Tears in the Roubaix velodrome for Elisa Balsamo

‘If you’re not disappointed, you’re not a top rider’ - Tears in the Roubaix velodrome for Elisa Balsamo

The Italian rider cut a dejected figure after the finish despite finishing in second place

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Her greatest victory? Why Paris-Roubaix was Lotte Kopecky at her sublime best

Her greatest victory? Why Paris-Roubaix was Lotte Kopecky at her sublime best

With no teammates around her, the world champion was still able to outdo a formidable Lidl-Trek duo to claim her first victory in Roubaix

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'This shows the fire inside her’ - Pfeiffer Georgi has just got started at Paris-Roubaix

'This shows the fire inside her’ - Pfeiffer Georgi has just got started at Paris-Roubaix

The British rider finished in third place this year, and it has only made her hungry for more

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'I could have followed Van der Poel on the Koppenberg in Flanders' - Alberto Bettiol's confidence ahead of Paris-Roubaix debut

'I could have followed Van der Poel on the Koppenberg in Flanders' - Alberto Bettiol's confidence ahead of Paris-Roubaix debut

Despite it being his first participation in the race, the Italian rider has no fear ahead of the Hell of the North

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The Mauritian darkhorse at Paris-Roubaix Femmes with the race’s wildest backstory

The Mauritian darkhorse at Paris-Roubaix Femmes with the race’s wildest backstory

Meet the little-known rider from a tiny island nation who could shake up Paris-Roubaix Femmes

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The next Wout van Aert? Visma-Lease a Bike's secret weapon at Paris-Roubaix

The next Wout van Aert? Visma-Lease a Bike's secret weapon at Paris-Roubaix

Twenty-year-old Per Strand Hagenes has a big opportunity in the Hell of the North on Sunday

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‘It’s not going to end well’ - A divided peloton over chicane saga at Paris-Roubaix

‘It’s not going to end well’ - A divided peloton over chicane saga at Paris-Roubaix

Van der Poel argues that the course modification will make the chaos of the Arenberg worse than ever, while others believe it’s a positive step...

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‘Dreams are to be made in this race’ - Mads Pedersen’s date with destiny at Paris-Roubaix

‘Dreams are to be made in this race’ - Mads Pedersen’s date with destiny at Paris-Roubaix

The Danish rider thinks his best chance at a Monument win comes in the Hell of the North

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Paris-Roubaix 2024: preview, contenders and prediction

Paris-Roubaix 2024: preview, contenders and prediction

Can any rider put a stop to Mathieu van der Poel's dominance?

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‘I want to give something back’ - How will Alpecin-Deceuninck balance two superstars at Paris-Roubaix?

‘I want to give something back’ - How will Alpecin-Deceuninck balance two superstars at Paris-Roubaix?

Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen explain how they will balance their ambitions in the Hell of the North

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'The bike was bouncing': Itzulia riders lament treacherous, season-jeopardising corner

'The bike was bouncing': Itzulia riders lament treacherous, season-jeopardising corner

The Basque race has been completely reshaped by the loss of the race favourites on a single corner on stage four

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Ellen van Dijk: The women’s peloton is not ready for the Arenberg

Ellen van Dijk: The women’s peloton is not ready for the Arenberg

The Lidl-Trek rider discusses her demons with Paris-Roubaix Femmes, how the race has changed in the last three years and how it should develop

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2024: preview, contenders and prediction

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2024: preview, contenders and prediction

Rouleur looks at the contenders for this weekend's Paris-Roubaix Femmes

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Do you remember the first time? The pros recount their first Paris-Roubaix

Do you remember the first time? The pros recount their first Paris-Roubaix

Whatever your role in the race, you never forget your debut at Paris-Roubaix. Recollections of the Hell of the North from first to last place

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How Soudal–Quick-Step can end their cobbled hoodoo and win Paris-Roubaix

How Soudal–Quick-Step can end their cobbled hoodoo and win Paris-Roubaix

Soudal–Quick-Step aren’t the cobbled Classic kings they once were. Everyone is also well-versed in the question: can they return to their former glory?

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Tour of Flanders 2024 gallery: A battle on the bergs

Tour of Flanders 2024 gallery: A battle on the bergs

Rouleur looks back on a wet and wild day in Flanders 

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Paris-Roubaix 2025: Everything you need to know

Paris-Roubaix 2025: Everything you need to know

Key info on the 122nd edition of the men's Paris-Roubaix and the fifth Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift

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Getting closer: Kasia Niewiadoma on remaining optimistic about her own victory after a promising Flanders podium

Getting closer: Kasia Niewiadoma on remaining optimistic about her own victory after a promising Flanders podium

The Polish rider put on an impressive display at the Tour of Flanders finishing in second place, but is without a victory since 2019

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