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Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Ben O'Connor of Decathlon AG2R LA Mondiale spectacularly won stage six of the Vuelta a España to become the new race leader

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Proving the critics wrong once again: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's latest Grand Tour win

Proving the critics wrong once again: Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL's latest Grand Tour win

The 21-year-old Czech rider continues DSM's Grand Tour win habit

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Wout van Aert soars in the Vuelta's red jersey

Wout van Aert soars in the Vuelta's red jersey

The Belgian executed a perfect sprint on stage three to end his drought of victories

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Wout van Aert's season of frustration continues into the Vuelta

Wout van Aert's season of frustration continues into the Vuelta

The Belgian's start in Portugal has reflected a growing pattern of narrowly missing out on victories

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Visma-Lease a Bike chasing UAE Team Emirates from the get-go at the Vuelta a España

Visma-Lease a Bike chasing UAE Team Emirates from the get-go at the Vuelta a España

It is UAE Team Emirates who are in the driving seat after the opening time trial

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This is radio clash: the debate over keeping race radios is back again

This is radio clash: the debate over keeping race radios is back again

New trials prompt high-profile spats over the role of radios in racing

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The nine breakthrough riders set to emerge at the 2024 Vuelta a España

The nine breakthrough riders set to emerge at the 2024 Vuelta a España

It’s common for young stars to first show their potential at the Vuelta a España, and this year will be no different with a host...

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Panache, attacks, angry rants and two gold medals: A Remco Evenepoel Olympic masterpiece

Panache, attacks, angry rants and two gold medals: A Remco Evenepoel Olympic masterpiece

Remco Evenepoel delivered another masterpiece as he became the first ever man to win Olympic road race and time trial gold in the same year

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Bart Lemmen: From captain in the military to Visma-Lease a Bike’s Tour team in 18 months

Bart Lemmen: From captain in the military to Visma-Lease a Bike’s Tour team in 18 months

Replacing Sepp Kuss in Visma-Lease a Bike’s Tour de France team is a 28-year-old rider who was working as a military captain just 18 months...

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Bernal is back: Why the Ineos Grenadiers rider is being tipped for a Tour de France top-five

Bernal is back: Why the Ineos Grenadiers rider is being tipped for a Tour de France top-five

The Colombian returns to the race he won in 2019 with a genuine hope of a top placing for the first time since his devastating...

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Tour de France 2024: Who can challenge Jasper Philipsen in the sprints?

Tour de France 2024: Who can challenge Jasper Philipsen in the sprints?

A look at the fast men in contention for the crown of sprint king at this year's Tour

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Tour de France 2024 predictions: Who will stand out in cycling's biggest race?

Tour de France 2024 predictions: Who will stand out in cycling's biggest race?

From the overall winner to the most dutiful domestique, Rouleur makes its predictions for the 2024 Tour de France

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Inside Project 35: How Mark Cavendish has prepared for his Tour de France swansong

Inside Project 35: How Mark Cavendish has prepared for his Tour de France swansong

As the start of the Tour fast approaches, Mark Cavendish's coach reveals how the Manxman has been preparing for his bid at history

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Maximum effort: why Maxim Van Gils is content to fly under the radar in his quest for greatness

Maximum effort: why Maxim Van Gils is content to fly under the radar in his quest for greatness

Belgium's potential new superstar on football style, a superb spring, and big ambitions

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Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

A sublime show of dominance in the Giro bodes well for the Slovenian's aim a of second Grand Tour win in July

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Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Despite boasting one of the biggest leads in recent history, the Slovenian keeps his options open when it comes to advancing his position in the...

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The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The Slovenian is now out of sight of his rivals in the Giro d'Italia GC, just as he was on the queen stage to Livigno

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'Cycling is not as predictable as people sometimes think' - Dani Martínez and Bora-Hansgrohe are promising more at the Giro d’Italia

'Cycling is not as predictable as people sometimes think' - Dani Martínez and Bora-Hansgrohe are promising more at the Giro d’Italia

The Colombian sits second on GC at the first rest day and, while Tadej Pogačar remains well ahead, Martínez says he will try something in...

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Vuelta Femenina 2024: what it taught us about how the Tour de France Femmes will be raced

Vuelta Femenina 2024: what it taught us about how the Tour de France Femmes will be raced

While Demi Vollering expectedly ran away with the general classification, there were signs that emerging riders may be able to provide a significant challenge to...

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Ready to dominate again: Demi Vollering returns to her ruthless best at the Vuelta

Ready to dominate again: Demi Vollering returns to her ruthless best at the Vuelta

After an uncharacteristic winless run so far this season, Vollering dismissed any transfer saga induced difficulties with a crushing win at the Vuelta

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Pulling up trees: How Britain's Joe Blackmore is already making a name for himself on the road

Pulling up trees: How Britain's Joe Blackmore is already making a name for himself on the road

The multi-discipline rider, just 21, has has made instant impact since joining the Israel-Premier Tech Academy team this year

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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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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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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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'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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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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‘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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