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‘If this was a bad day, then it’s ok’ - Remco Evenepoel limits his losses in gruelling Vuelta stage
The Soudal–Quick-Step rider struggled to keep the pace of Jumbo-Visma’s leading duo on stage six’s summit finish, losing the red jersey. But despite bad legs,...
Vuelta a España 2023 stage seven preview - for the fast men
The first flat stage of the 2023 Vuelta a España, but it might not be without its complications
2,671 miles of rugged, empty terrain - The Tour Divide, Lachlan Morton’s biggest challenge yet
The Australian ultra-cyclist is currently embarking on a route from Canada to New Mexico which is described as the closest thing that bikepacking has to a Tour...
'I can ride everywhere' - Filippo Ganna the sprinter
The Italian superstar adds another string to his bow at the Vuelta a España
What are you up to, Remco Evenepoel? - Quick-Step’s questionable tactics at the Vuelta a España
Is Evenepoel making a mistake by sprinting for bonus seconds in the first week of the race? And if he plans to lose the red...
Vuelta a España 2023 stage six preview - a day for the pure climbers
After two days boiling down to a sprint, it is time for climbers and GC favourites to return to the spotlight
'A development tool and a revealer of talents' - Why the inaugural Tour de l’Avenir Femmes is crucial
This year marks the inguarual women’s Tour de l’Avenir, 59 years after the men's race
Vuelta a España 2023 stage five preview - sprint or a break?
The big question is whether this will be a sprint, or if there’s enough scope for the breakaway to survive?
The strategy? ‘Full gas’ - The lesson to be learnt from Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s performance at the Tour of Scandinavia
The Danish rider exhibited grit and bravery in abundance in her home race
Strength-in-depth: Which team looked the strongest in the first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España?
Soudal–Quick-Step will not just have Jumbo-Visma to worry about in the upcoming mountain stages
Frowning Remco Evenepoel has a reason to smile
The key takeaways from stage three of the 2023 Vuelta a España
Vuelta a España 2023 stage four preview - the first opportunity for the sprinters
The sprinters’ teams should expect to be called into action in stage four, as a bunch finish is the most likely outcome
The battle for the red jersey in the opening stages of the Vuelta
Stage two was not the day Team DSM-Firmenich would have hoped for after their victory in the opening stage of the 2023 Vuelta a España
A Vuelta of chaos continues
The inclement weather is disrupting the organiser's best laid plans, and it's creating hazards for riders
Vuelta a España 2023 stage three preview: the first summit finish
The first real GC battle is expected to unfold
‘If you want to win a Grand Tour, you take Sepp Kuss with you’
Jumbo-Visma's Sepp Kuss will start the Vuelta a España among the most highly valued team-mates in the WorldTour. In fact, he's a key player as...
Vuelta GC contenders breathe sigh of relief after emerging relatively unscathed from treacherous TTT
It could have been much worse for many, but the overall contenders look tightly packed despite the weather-affected team time trial on stage one
Racing through the dark: weather puts a damper on Vuelta's sunset team time trial
Some riders were critical of the organiser's decision to hold the TTT in treacherous conditions
Vuelta a España 2023 stage two preview: a punchy finale
The ascent up the Montjuïc will be enough to deny the sprinters a chance at victory
'I discovered a sport, and a path in life' - Laura Meseguer on her route into cycling and Spain's golden era
Having recently published her new book, Jostling for Position, Laura Meseguer sits down with Rouleur before heading off to the 2023 Vuelta a España to...
Jostling for Position book extract: We were invincible
In an extract from Laura Meseguer's new book, Jostling for Position, she looks at Spain's golden era of cyclists and their 2008 season, where they won...
Uncharted: Geraint Thomas steps into the unknown with Vuelta GC campaign
The evergreen Welshman is still as strong as he's ever been, but faces a new challenge at this year's Vuelta a España
Vuelta a España 2023 stage one preview - opening team time trial
The Spanish Grand Tour opens with a team time trial around the city of Barcelona
‘You can steal with your eyes’ - Remco Evenepoel plans for observation and defensive riding at the Vuelta a España
The Belgian rider says he is looking forward to racing and learning from Jonas Vingegaard
How to watch and live stream the 2023 Vuelta a España
Make sure you don't miss a moment of the third and final Grand Tour
On the move: Analysing the biggest transfers in men’s professional cycling for 2024
The movers and shakers who are changing things up for the season ahead
A family affair: Linda Jacobsson on tackling some of cycling's toughest climbs with her baby in tow
Linda Jacobsson and her husband Marcus Svensson spent six months travelling around Europe with Julia, their six-month old baby, visiting cycling's most famous spots
Women's Tour of Scandinavia 2023 - route, contenders and predictions
The next stage race in the Women’s WorldTour skirts through Denmark and Norway
A whole new challenge: why Remco Evenepoel faces his toughest test yet at the Vuelta a España
With a strong field assembled and a gruelling parcours, this year's Vuelta will be another proving ground for Evenepoel and his team

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