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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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Bora-Hansgrohe are officially getting wings with Red Bull - what does it mean for cycling?

Bora-Hansgrohe are officially getting wings with Red Bull - what does it mean for cycling?

Ralph Denk has confirmed that the huge energy drink company will be the title sponsor of his team from the 2024 Tour de France onwards,...

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Why I know I can podium at the Giro d'Italia, by Ben O'Connor

Why I know I can podium at the Giro d'Italia, by Ben O'Connor

As part of Rouleur’s In My Words series, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale’s Ben O’Connor writes openly about cycling’s current competitive balance, fulfilling his potential and aiming for...

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‘There’s no stupid time trial up a mountain’ - Geraint Thomas should not be counted out of this year’s Giro d’Italia

‘There’s no stupid time trial up a mountain’ - Geraint Thomas should not be counted out of this year’s Giro d’Italia

The British rider may not have stand-out performances so far this year but with a lack of pressure, his experience and a route that suits...

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How long is the Tour de France?

How long is the Tour de France?

The Tour de France has changed dramatically since the first edition in 1903. We examine how the length and speed of the Tour de France...

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Dominance, diversity and avoiding the rabbit hole: Lachlan Morton on the changing face of gravel

Dominance, diversity and avoiding the rabbit hole: Lachlan Morton on the changing face of gravel

The Australian rider discusses his work with Team Amani and his new mindset when it comes to chasing results

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Maddy Nutt diary: Inside the preparation for a 360km gravel race

Maddy Nutt diary: Inside the preparation for a 360km gravel race

From her bike set-up to fuelling strategy, Ribble Collective rider Maddy Nutt explains how she is getting ready for one of the toughest gravel events...

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Giro d’Italia 2024 contenders - Does anyone have hope against Tadej Pogačar?

Giro d’Italia 2024 contenders - Does anyone have hope against Tadej Pogačar?

Analysing the key contenders for the Italian Grand Tour – outside of the man everyone is looking at

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Giro d'Italia 2024: the hardest stages

Giro d'Italia 2024: the hardest stages

A look at the toughest stages of this year's Corsa Rosa

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La Vuelta Femenina 2024: contenders and prediction

La Vuelta Femenina 2024: contenders and prediction

Who will be wearing the red jersey in Madrid at the end of this eight-stage race?

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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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Vuelta a España Femenina 2024: Everything you need to know

Vuelta a España Femenina 2024: Everything you need to know

All the essential information you need about the women's eight-stage race in Spain

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How Grace Brown capitalised on a lack of control to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège

How Grace Brown capitalised on a lack of control to win Liège-Bastogne-Liège

The Australian committed herself to an early breakaway, but was able to still dig deep to beat the favourites in a final sprint

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Simply unstoppable: Clinical Pogačar is a master of the Monuments

Simply unstoppable: Clinical Pogačar is a master of the Monuments

With all the talk of a tussle with Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar made like work of the entire peloton to take a sixth...

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Transforming chaos: Visma-Lease a Bike's strategy to overcome a season of setbacks

Transforming chaos: Visma-Lease a Bike's strategy to overcome a season of setbacks

Team manager Richard Plugge says the injured Jonas Vingegaard will not ride the Tour de France unless he is 100% fit

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2024: route, contenders, and prediction

Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2024: route, contenders, and prediction

Who are the favourites for this year’s final Ardennes Classic? 

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024: Route, contenders, and prediction

Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2024: Route, contenders, and prediction

Can anyone stop the favourites from making La Doyenne a two-horse race?

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Opinion: We can all learn lessons in perseverance from Kasia Niewiadoma

Opinion: We can all learn lessons in perseverance from Kasia Niewiadoma

The Canyon//SRAM rider's Flèche Wallonne win has been a long time coming 

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Hailstones, echelons and a Welsh hero: The wildest edition of La Flèche Wallonne

Hailstones, echelons and a Welsh hero: The wildest edition of La Flèche Wallonne

Stevie Williams took victory with a perfectly-timed attack on the Mur de Huy after one of the most attritional races of the season

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The most unpredictable edition of Flèche Wallonne ever?

The most unpredictable edition of Flèche Wallonne ever?

Why this year’s men’s and women’s races are some of the most open races in history

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Men's WorldTour peloton at Liège-Bastogne-Liège in 2024

Liège-Bastogne-Liège: All you need to know about the oldest Monument

The Old Lady of the Classics, Liège-Bastogne-Liège is one the of the most gruelling and demanding races of the year

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Amstel Gold Race 2024: A watershed moment for Tom Pidcock?

Amstel Gold Race 2024: A watershed moment for Tom Pidcock?

The Briton has finally succeeded in claiming his first Ardennes Classic and will now be counted among the top favourites for Liège-Bastogne-Liège

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Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can defending champion Demi Vollering recapture her winning form?

Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can defending champion Demi Vollering recapture her winning form?

The Dutch national champion dominated the Ardennes Classics races last year, but her form so far this year suggests that a repeat could more difficult...

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Should Jasper Philipsen leave Alpecin-Deceuninck?

Should Jasper Philipsen leave Alpecin-Deceuninck?

The Belgian sprinter has proven his worth with the team, but could he get better opportunities elsewhere?

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Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can anyone get the better of Mathieu van der Poel?

Amstel Gold Race 2024: Can anyone get the better of Mathieu van der Poel?

Can we expect another solo MVDP victory, or will his rivals be able to respond on Sunday?

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Opinion: Brabantse Pijl was the best race of the men’s Classics season – is this a problem?

Opinion: Brabantse Pijl was the best race of the men’s Classics season – is this a problem?

The absence of the sport’s biggest names led to the most dynamic racing we’ve seen all spring

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Longo Borghini on fire: Why Demi Vollering will struggle to repeat her Ardennes hattrick

Longo Borghini on fire: Why Demi Vollering will struggle to repeat her Ardennes hattrick

The Italian showed supreme strength at Brabantse Pijl proving she is flying before the Ardennes – something that SD Worx should be worried about

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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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