RACING
Updates, stories and opinions from inside the world's greatest sport, written and captured by Rouleur journalists
‘What’s happened has changed my life’: Marta Cavalli is on a mission to overcome fear
The Italian rider has moved teams after fours years with FDJ-Suez to Picnic PostNL, can she get back to her best? Does that really matter?
Gymnastics, living with parents, and high expectations: Sprinter Arvid de Kleijn is a self-made pro
The Dutch cyclist has proved that with patience and persistence, dreams do come true
Fabio Jakobsen: This is how you make sprints safer
As the first big sprints battles of the year take place at the UAE Tour, Picnic PostNL’s Fabio Jakobsen has an idea of how to...
Mathieu van der Poel is marching towards immortality: ‘You’ll always have gaps to fill’
What else is there left to win?
Robert Stannard: Lost, fined, and fighting for redemption
The Australian rider speaks to Rouleur about his turbulent past 18 months
Wout van Aert says winning Flanders and Roubaix isn’t an obsession – but it is
All eyes will be on the Belgian rider as he tries to finally win two of the biggest one-day races in the sport
Frank van den Broek: hobby DJ, part-time florist, and Tour de France star
Frank van den Broek hasn't had the most conventional rise to the top
‘It was not very pleasurable’: Fabio Jakobsen, the comeback master, is fighting back again
The Dutchman speaks to Rouleur about changing the way he trains, being in a younger team, and how he plans on making 2025 better
GC Kuss is probably no more: ‘I’d rather be more out of the spotlight’
The American rider looks like he'll be taking his spot as super-domestique once again
Marc Hirschi's journey back to the top
The Swiss rider is ready to step out of the background and be the main guy again at Tudor Pro Cycling
Tao Geoghegan Hart and reforms in cycling: ‘The sport really needs to make more impact on young people’
The British rider discusses sports politics, AI, and his thoughts going into his ninth season at a WorldTour pro
Jonas Vingegaard is hungry for Tour de France payback: ‘I still believe I can beat Tadej Pogačar’
Jonas Vingegaard readies for redemption, targeting Tadej Pogačar and a third Tour de France triumph
No holding back, no regrets: why Julian Alaphilippe will keep riding on 'instinct' to refind his to form
The Frenchman has ventured to pastures new in 2025, but says his approach to cycling in an age of data and calculations won't change
'It's not only about winning, it's about the story you write' - Tom Pidcock relishing the 'freedom' of his first season with Q36.5
The British rider, who left Ineos Grenadiers at the end of last year, lays out his plans for 2025
‘It all feels a bit surreal’: Paul Double’s extraordinary rags to riches journey to the WorldTour
After almost a decade of scrimping on savings and hand-me-downs, the British rider has finally made it as a WorldTour pro with Jayco-Alula at the...
Finlay Pickering could be Britain’s future GC star: ‘I’ve got big aspirations and I want to fulfil those dreams’
The young rider believes he has a bright future with Bahrain-Victorious
Alessandro De Marchi and the romanticism of cycling: ‘We need to keep that essential love of riding’
The veteran Italian discusses retirement, regrets, and training on feel
‘I don’t feel like I’m slowing down’: Giro d’Italia-bound Adam Yates has never been more confident of success
Despite being in the later stages of his career, the British rider is sure that things can keep getting better
Bob Donaldson – the perennial U23 rider who has finally turned pro: ‘It’s felt like a long time coming’
Jayco-Alula's new signing has dreams of Classics success
Alejandro Valverde on the conundrum of Enric Mas: ‘I don’t know why they criticise him’
The retired Spaniard accepts his Movistar team can't compete against the WorldTour juggernauts right now
'A nice challenge': Primož Roglič gambles on a new approach to Grand Tours in 2025
The Slovenian will take to the Giro d'Italia before hoping to buck the trend of his recent Tour de France woes
Clever tactics, brave riding and a dose of good fortune: How Ben O'Connor plans to continue his success in 2025 with Jayco Alula
After a season which saw him fourth in the Giro, second in the Vuelta and second in the world championships, the Australian rider speaks about...
Giro or Vuelta decision on ice, but Tadej Pogačar certain 'I can improve some more'
The UAE Team Emirates rider revealed his plans for next season and says things can still get better - the question is: how?
Ben Healy’s weakness is his strength: ‘It never makes me indecisive’
The EF Education-EasyPost rider knows where his strength lies, and he is focussing on this in the pursuit of success
Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like with Q36.5?
The British rider officially terminated his contract with Ineos Grenadiers earlier this week, but what next for him at the lower division Q36.5?
Luke Rowe: Partying with Rigoberto Urán, Team Sky’s blue line, and screaming DSs
Rouleur puts the questions to the man who has been one of cycling's most trusted and loyal domestiques
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot only knows how to win – and the Tour de France Femmes is her latest target: ‘I want to be the best’
The Frenchwoman returns to road racing with Visma-Lease a Bike in 2025, and her home race is at the top of her wish list
Olav Kooij and the quest to be the fastest man in the world
The Dutchman is confident in the fact that he’s on the cusp of being the sport’s best current sprinter
Josh Tarling and the pursuit of perfection: ‘I hope my peak will start next year’
The 20-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider on learnings from the racing season, managing adult life, and setting achievable goals
Bob Jungels is worried about the demands of pro cycling: ‘The intensity is not sustainable – I’m sceptical if we can still push it’
Bob Jungels speaks openly about his concerns regarding the future of the sport

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