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‘Be your best cheerleader’ - Alison Jackson: The Canadian TikTok queen who conquered the Hell of the North

‘Be your best cheerleader’ - Alison Jackson: The Canadian TikTok queen who conquered the Hell of the North

Self-belief, strength and determination in abundance, Alison Jackson’s Roubaix win will go down in history

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The breakaway that was never meant to win - Inside a strange edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes

The breakaway that was never meant to win - Inside a strange edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes

The riders who crossed the line first in the iconic Roubaix velodrome were those who few expected ahead of the race

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Gallery: The bravery, chaos and beauty of Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2023

Gallery: The bravery, chaos and beauty of Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2023

Images from the third edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes

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‘Now we have to fight to get selected for the Classics’ - Iván Cortina on Movistar’s modernisation and Classics success

‘Now we have to fight to get selected for the Classics’ - Iván Cortina on Movistar’s modernisation and Classics success

The Spanish rider explains how the team is changing and has ambitions far beyond just Grand Tours

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'It's a lot harder for the guys with more weight, kilos count in these races now’ - Sep Vanmarcke on the changing landscape of the Classics

'It's a lot harder for the guys with more weight, kilos count in these races now’ - Sep Vanmarcke on the changing landscape of the Classics

The experienced Belgian rider says that racing is getting faster, crazier and that cycling is becoming more like Formula 1 with technological advances in races...

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‘Always fight for your dreams’ - Audrey Cordon-Ragot’s Paris-Roubaix confidence despite a chaotic, last minute move to Human Powered Health

‘Always fight for your dreams’ - Audrey Cordon-Ragot’s Paris-Roubaix confidence despite a chaotic, last minute move to Human Powered Health

After Zaaf Cycling Team allegedly failed to pay rider’s salaries, the French national champion left the team and will ride for Human Powered Health in...

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An unexpected icon: memories from the Roubaix velodrome

An unexpected icon: memories from the Roubaix velodrome

"Even though it is not protected legally. It is protected by its legend.” 

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Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2023 - predictions and contenders

Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2023 - predictions and contenders

Who's in the running to win the third edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes?  

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‘It’s about surviving the Arenberg’ - Talking Paris-Roubaix Tech with Matej Mohorič

‘It’s about surviving the Arenberg’ - Talking Paris-Roubaix Tech with Matej Mohorič

The Bahrain-Victorious rider looks ahead to the Hell of the North and explains his bike and tyre choices, who he expects to be the main...

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Paris-Roubaix 2023 - contenders and predictions

Paris-Roubaix 2023 - contenders and predictions

A look at the leading contenders for the men's 2023 Paris-Roubaix

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The joy of setts: How cobbled roads have come to define the most exciting Classics

The joy of setts: How cobbled roads have come to define the most exciting Classics

A look at how setts, or cobblestones to cycling fans, have become a much-loved road surface for the Classics races

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A weekend in hell: experience all of Paris-Roubaix 2023 with GCN+

A weekend in hell: experience all of Paris-Roubaix 2023 with GCN+

Get exclusive coverage from start to finish of the Queen of the Classics 

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Fred Wright’s Classics Diary - Hours of pre-race planning, ten gels and jelly legs; inside the hardest ever Tour of Flanders

Fred Wright’s Classics Diary - Hours of pre-race planning, ten gels and jelly legs; inside the hardest ever Tour of Flanders

After finishing in eighth place in the Tour of Flanders on Sunday, Bahrain-Victorious’s Fred Wright reflects on his preparation, tactics and looks ahead to Paris-Roubaix.

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From the saddle to the team car: Mathew Hayman on victories and tactics at Paris-Roubaix

From the saddle to the team car: Mathew Hayman on victories and tactics at Paris-Roubaix

Mathew Hayman fractured his arm, beat himself up on Zwift and memorably won the 2016 edition of Paris-Roubaix. He’s now DS at Team Jayco Alula....

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A spanner in the Worx: Silvia Persico’s valiant effort against SD Worx at the Tour of Flanders

A spanner in the Worx: Silvia Persico’s valiant effort against SD Worx at the Tour of Flanders

The UAE Team ADQ rider stood out against a sea of SD Worx jerseys and was rewarded with a fourth place finish in De Ronde

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Crashes, a lost computer and no idea how long there was to go: Inside Nielson Powless’s impressive Tour of Flanders debut

Crashes, a lost computer and no idea how long there was to go: Inside Nielson Powless’s impressive Tour of Flanders debut

The American rider finished in fifth place after a brave performance on the roads of De Ronde

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Breaking into The Big Three - How Mads Pedersen made a difference in the Tour of Flanders

Breaking into The Big Three - How Mads Pedersen made a difference in the Tour of Flanders

The Trek-Segafredo rider separated the trio of pre-race favourites by finishing third in De Ronde, and he did so with a perfectly executed plan

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Nothing to be done about Lotte Kopecky’s strength at the Tour of Flanders, but there has been a vibe shift in the women's peloton

Nothing to be done about Lotte Kopecky’s strength at the Tour of Flanders, but there has been a vibe shift in the women's peloton

The Dutch team’s winning streak continues with a stunning solo win for the home favourite at the Ronde, but it didn't come as easy this...

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Itzulia Basque Country 2023 preview - route, predictions, and contenders

Itzulia Basque Country 2023 preview - route, predictions, and contenders

An overview of the punishing six-day race in northern Spain

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Expectedly defiant: Pogačar rips up the rule book with historic Tour of Flanders victory

Expectedly defiant: Pogačar rips up the rule book with historic Tour of Flanders victory

The Tour of Flanders victory is just the latest in Pogačar's extraordinary, transcendent feats

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'You have to be careful with expectations' - Remco Evenepoel preparing for more than just a dual with Roglič at the Giro d'Italia

'You have to be careful with expectations' - Remco Evenepoel preparing for more than just a dual with Roglič at the Giro d'Italia

Journalist and writer Laura Meseguer talks to Remco Evenepoel to find out how the Belgian experienced the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, the fight with Primož...

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A room of brave faces - How Soudal - Quick-Step are clinging to confidence in spite of Jumbo-Visma’s dominance

A room of brave faces - How Soudal - Quick-Step are clinging to confidence in spite of Jumbo-Visma’s dominance

The Belgian team aren’t what they once were in the Classics, but team boss Patrick Lefevere firmly believes all hope should not be lost

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Fred Wright's Classics Diary - Competitive card games, killing time, and hanging on to the Big Three

Fred Wright's Classics Diary - Competitive card games, killing time, and hanging on to the Big Three

The Bahrain-Victorious rider gives Rouleur an insight into life during the Belgian Classics week

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The history of the Tour of Flanders: Tales from De Ronde

The history of the Tour of Flanders: Tales from De Ronde

Eight tales from the history of the Tour of Flanders, from the Koppenberg to Tom Simpson and the race's founding father

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Men's Tour of Flanders 2023 - contenders and prediction

Men's Tour of Flanders 2023 - contenders and prediction

A look at the key contenders and the best of the rest for this Sunday's Tour of Flanders

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Women’s 2023 Tour of Flanders - contenders and predictions

Women’s 2023 Tour of Flanders - contenders and predictions

Can SD Worx continue their domination in this year's Classics, or will the world champion write history by taking a third win at the Tour...

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Lotte Kopecky leading a group on the Oude Kwaremont in 2024

The hardest climbs in the Tour of Flanders

From the Taaienberg to the Koppenberg read all about the most popular cobbled climbs in the Tour of Flanders

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Every berg and every cobble: don't miss a moment of the Tour of Flanders with GCN+

Every berg and every cobble: don't miss a moment of the Tour of Flanders with GCN+

There's ad-free start-to-finish coverage of the cobbled Monument, so you'll never miss a moment of the action

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