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Opinion: Paris-Roubaix has changed, and Ineos Grenadiers were ready for it
The British team split the race with over 200km remaining in a rejection of the event's usual formula
Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022 in Images
A selection of the best photos from a dramatic day of racing
“Crashing left, right and centre, it was madness” Tales of the Paris-Roubaix Femmes debutants
The cobbles of Roubaix are rough for everyone, but are even harder when you’re still a neo-pro
Paris-Roubaix Femmes Debrief: the tough head and brave heart of Elisa Longo Borghini
The Italian Champion took an impressive win in Paris-Roubaix Femmes through attacking and instinctive racing
Ineos Grenadiers DS Roger Hammond: Paris-Roubaix is getting more tame
“I remember getting half way along Arenberg and there was literally a four-metre section of road just missing. It wasn’t bad cobbles; it was just...
Filippo Ganna: a Paris-Roubaix winner?
He's been training on the velodrome in the weeks leading up to the race, and is yet to do a cobbled Classic this year, but...
Lewis Askey: The Paris-Roubaix debutant unafraid of the fight
Junior Paris-Roubaix winner on Groupama-FDJ speaks to Rouleur on the eve of his first senior appearance at the Hell of the North
“I'm not a nice person in the bunch” – Lucinda Brand on the battle for Paris-Roubaix Femmes
The Trek-Segafredo missed the inaugural edition of the race in 2021, but she doesn’t expect this to hinder her chances this Saturday
Florian Vermeersch on what it takes to podium at Paris-Roubaix
The Lotto Soudal rider looks back on his surprise second place in last Paris-Roubaix 2021 and explains how he is handling the pressure to repeat his...
Mat Hayman: The Paris-Roubaix Fairytale
How the Australian won Paris-Roubaix in 2016, in his own words
Mr Paris-Roubaix: Lunch with Roger De Vlaeminck
“I was just too good. I wanted to win everything.” Colourful stories from Mr Paris-Roubaix, Roger De Vlaeminck, still pulling no punches in his eighth...
Not all superheroes wear lycra: Paris-Roubaix race day with Mavic neutral service
Paris-Roubaix is never mellow for the fellows in yellow. In 2018, Rouleur editor Andy McGrath pounded the pavé with Mavic, pro cycling’s quick fixers
Sectors of my heart: my Paris-Roubaix obsession
Rouleur's former editor explores his deep love of Paris-Roubaix and why the gritty cobbled race fascinates so many people
Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix 2022
Who are the favourites to take victory in Paris-Roubaix and who are the wildcards who could spring one of the famous surprise wins at the Hell of...
Seven riders to watch at Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022
With the defending champion not taking to the start, it's wide open for a new winner in the Hell of the North
Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2022: Route, contenders and predictions
One of the most memorable races of the 2021 season, Paris-Roubaix Femmes is back and will likely be more exciting than ever in 2022
Paris-Roubaix 2022: Route, predictions and contenders
The Hell of the North is one of the most challenging and unpredictable races on the cycling calendar. Who will be Roubaix champion in 2022?
The Arenberg Forest: The Making of a Paris-Roubaix Legend
The history of one of the most notorious sectors of cobblestones in the Hell of the North, Paris-Roubaix
The Arenberg Forest: Racing on the worst cobbles of Paris-Roubaix
Perspectives on racing the toughest cobbled sector of Paris-Roubaix from former professional racer Michael Barry
Who are The Friends of Paris-Roubaix?
Meet the team of volunteers working in all weathers to keep the cobbled secteurs pavés of Paris-Roubaix in top condition
2022 Amstel Gold Race in Images
Images of joy, despair, hills, beer and a photo finish from the men's and women's editions of the 2022 Amstel Gold Race, won by Michał...
Amstel Gold Race 2022 Men’s Debrief: Michał Kwiatkowski is back
Another edition of the Amstel Gold Race comes down to a photo finish, with the Ineos Grenadier edging Benoît Cosnefroy for his first Classics win...
Amstel Gold Race 2022 Women's Debrief: Timing is everything for Marta Cavalli
Victory for Marta Cavalli and FDJ-Nouvelle Aquitaine-Futuroscope at the Amstel Gold Race highlights the ever-growing depth of talent in the Women’s WorldTour
“It’s an ungrateful sport” – Oliver Naesen on the Classics
Known for his consistent performances in the Classics, Oliver Naesen tells Rouleur about his chances at Roubaix and the new aggressive racing style seen in...
Kasia Niewiadoma: Searching for another Amstel Gold Race victory
Frequently on the podium, but rarely the top step, Niewiadoma is working hard on killer instinct and sprinting, balanced with getting away from it all...
How can we create a sustainable future for women’s cycling?
AG Insurance-NXTG’s new three-tier model is the first of its kind in the women’s peloton; manager Natascha Knaven says it has the potential to revolutionise the...
Brodie Chapman: Mountain biker, courier, university student and hitch-hiker to WorldTour pro
Since reaching the women's WorldTour in her late twenties, FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope's Aussie one-off has been making a name for herself in the Classics. Laura Fletcher spoke to...
The Tour of Flanders wasn't hard enough for Annemiek van Vleuten
Annemiek van Vleuten was left frustrated that De Ronde wasn’t more difficult as Team SD Worx showed how tactics can prevail over strength
“I can’t really speak, I’m so tired. I think I need some food” Fred Wright’s top-10 in the Tour of Flanders
He wasn’t in many pre-race previews, and didn’t have the best odds, but the British rider found himself in the lead group at De Ronde....
Why was there a giant Stefan Küng at the Tour of Flanders?
A morning with the King Küng Freunde, "probably the best fan club in the world"

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