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Tour de France 2023 stage one preview - a very Basque beginning

Tour de France 2023 stage one preview - a very Basque beginning

This year's Grand Départ will take place in Bilbao and feature the region's punchy climbs, making the opening stage a prime opportunity for the puncheurs...

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The Brits riding the 2023 Tour de France

The Brits riding the 2023 Tour de France

There are seven British riders making their way to the Basque Country for this year’s Grand Départ

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How to watch and live stream the 2023 Tour de France

How to watch and live stream the 2023 Tour de France

With this year's Tour de France looking to be action-packed, cycling fans around the world won't want to miss a minute

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'These are my roads, my fans' - Mikel Landa eyes a special Tour de France start

'These are my roads, my fans' - Mikel Landa eyes a special Tour de France start

With this year's Tour de France starting in the Basque Country, Mikel Landa speaks to Rouleur about what this means to him

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Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 preview - route, contenders and predictions

Giro d'Italia Donne 2023 preview - route, contenders and predictions

The 34th edition of the Giro d'Italia Donne starts this Friday in Chianciano. Can Annemiek van Vleuten defend her title, or will someone else take the...

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From Issue 120: Who is Tadej Pogačar?

From Issue 120: Who is Tadej Pogačar?

The two-time Tour de France champion and multiple Monument winner opens up to Rouleur in a revealing and insightful interview, admitting that he sometimes thinks he is too...

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'Overcome, fight and don't give up' - Inside Elena Bris's recovery from a major crash

'Overcome, fight and don't give up' - Inside Elena Bris's recovery from a major crash

Spanish cyclist Elena Bris had a serious crash in March 2022 and was told by doctors she would never ride again. Through determination, perseverance and...

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Miguel Indurain: The man who can read landscapes

Miguel Indurain: The man who can read landscapes

Rouleur spends two days with Miguel Indurain, a five-times Tour de France winner, for a relaxing cycling trip around La Rioja Alavesa

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Bigger than bike racing: the importance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Bigger than bike racing: the importance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

What has the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift done for the future of women’s cycling? Did it live up to expectations? How can we...

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Which teams will have an outfit change for the Tour de France?

Which teams will have an outfit change for the Tour de France?

The one-off jerseys which will be seen at the Basque Country’s Grand Départ

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How sustainable is the Tour de France?

How sustainable is the Tour de France?

The Tour de France is the biggest race in the world, and it is still getting bigger. Rouleur asks if its growth, along with international cycling in general, is...

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‘The sport is growing too quickly for race organisers’ - Ally Wollaston on giving riders a voice, her rise to the top and dreams of rainbows

‘The sport is growing too quickly for race organisers’ - Ally Wollaston on giving riders a voice, her rise to the top and dreams of rainbows

The AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step rider has her eyes set on World and Olympic medals, but she’s just as passionate about helping to improve women’s cycling...

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Tour de France 2023 Predictions - Yellow jersey winner, stage victors, the best team and more

Tour de France 2023 Predictions - Yellow jersey winner, stage victors, the best team and more

We make our bets on which riders will reign supreme in the 2023 edition of La Grande Boucle

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What’s in edition 120 of Rouleur?

What’s in edition 120 of Rouleur?

The new Rouleur magazine, the Tours Issue, is now available. Editor Edward Pickering tells us what’s in the magazine

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Racing put into perspective - the Tour de Suisse 2023 in review

Racing put into perspective - the Tour de Suisse 2023 in review

The race and riders paid tribute to Gino Mäder who tragically died following a crash on stage five

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‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

‘I’ve only ever asked for opportunities to race’ - Ben Healy's resilient rise to the top

Inside the Irishman's turbulent journey from being blindsided as a junior to challenging Tadej Pogačar for victory

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Tour de Suisse Women 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders

Tour de Suisse Women 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders

As Women’s WorldTour racing kicks off again, is there any beating Demi Vollering?

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Netflix's Tour de France: Unchained - as reviewed by someone who's never seen a bike race

Netflix's Tour de France: Unchained - as reviewed by someone who's never seen a bike race

Golf journalist Will Kent had never seen a minute of bike racing before - so what exactly would he make of the new Netflix series...

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Mattias Skjelmose never gives up

Mattias Skjelmose never gives up

Danish cyclist Mattias Skjelmose has experienced more than most people these past four years. Rouleur talks to him about growing up at high speed

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Gallery: A day on the legendary Mont Ventoux

Gallery: A day on the legendary Mont Ventoux

Photojournalist James Startt was at this year's Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge, capturing one of the toughest one-day races on the calendar 

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‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

‘It’s hard to wrap my head around’ - Derek Gee on his breakthrough Giro, bird-watching, and the next chapter

The Canadian rider was a fan favourite during La Corsa Rosa due to his gutsy breakaway attacks and he’s learning to like the newfound fame

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Smells like Tour spirit: the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in pictures

Smells like Tour spirit: the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in pictures

A look back through the lens at the eight-stage Dauphiné

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Tour de France 2023 favourites: Who will win the yellow jersey?

Tour de France 2023 favourites: Who will win the yellow jersey?

The best of the best will be on the start line for this year’s Tour de France, but who will be in yellow at the...

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The Vingegaard show - the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in review

The Vingegaard show - the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 in review

In their last test before the Tour in July, there'll be some serious concerns about the form of some of the GC hopefuls

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‘Winning Unbound 200 was a game changer’ - Meet Carolin Schiff, the bike shop owner who has exploded onto the gravel scene

‘Winning Unbound 200 was a game changer’ - Meet Carolin Schiff, the bike shop owner who has exploded onto the gravel scene

People didn’t even know her name when she crossed the line first in Kansas; this has been a crazy season for Carolin Schiff

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Tour de France winner Joane Somarriba returns to cycling as ambassador and advisor for Laboral Kutxa women's team

Tour de France winner Joane Somarriba returns to cycling as ambassador and advisor for Laboral Kutxa women's team

The former three-time winner of the Tour de France will work for the Basque team in 2023 and next season

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Netflix does cycling - What will 'Tour de France: Unchained' do for the sport?

Netflix does cycling - What will 'Tour de France: Unchained' do for the sport?

The Netflix Formula One docuseries Drive to Survive has turbo-charged motorsport and broadened interest among the wider public. Will the coming Tour de France: Unchained, filmed...

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Tour de Suisse 2023 - Contenders and Prediction

Tour de Suisse 2023 - Contenders and Prediction

Is there a Roglič vs Evenepoel showdown on the cards?

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Relax, Julian Alaphilippe is back

Relax, Julian Alaphilippe is back

The first win since February for for the Frenchman gives promising signs he’s returning to the top

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Tour de Suisse 2024: All the essential info

Tour de Suisse 2024: All the essential info

The WorldTour peloton heads to the Swiss Alps for some final race preparation before the Tour de France in July

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