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The hardest climbs of the Tour de France 2022
The decisive mountains that could decide who takes home the yellow jersey in the biggest stage race of the year
At home with the Bäckstedts
Four champions, two dogs and a whole load of bikes. The wonderful world of the Bäckstedt family, born competitors – even at Twister
How fast is the Tour de France?
A look at the speeds of recent editions of the Tour de France
'The main person I’ve got to overcome is myself': Emma Pooley on finding freedom off-road
The former World and Olympic champion talks to Rouleur about finding new challenges on new terrains, embracing a deeper meaning of competitiveness, and the liberating...
Gallery: Dancing Around The Giant Of Provence at the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge
The story of the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge in images
Inside the team car with Le Col-Wahoo on race day
Rouleur sat in the passenger seat of the Le Col-Wahoo team car during stage one of the Women's Tour and got a true insight in to...
Ineos Grenadiers Tour de France team: Analysing who could go, and who won't
The British team's line-up for the Tour de France 2022 is less certain than has been ahead of previous editions
Remembering Julio Jimenez (1934-2022)
James Startt reflects on the life of Julio Jimenez, a legend of the sport
Tour de Suisse 2022 – Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur previews the Tour de Suisse, one of the most important races in the run-up to the Tour de France
New chapter for the Women’s Tour: live coverage, a mountain top finish and a stellar field
The six-day women’s WorldTour race is bigger and better in 2022, and we’ll be able to watch it in real time
“Change is happening” – Is women's cycling gathering momentum?
With the first Tour de France Femmes fast approaching this summer, is gender equality in cycling gathering momentum? Graham Willgoss asks the pros and the...
Critérium du Dauphiné 2022: Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur previews the Critérium du Dauphiné, an eight-day stage race that many riders will use as build up for the Tour de France
Giro d’Italia 2022 team performances – The best and the worst
Who will be leaving La Corsa Rosa smiling and who needs to go back to the drawing board?
Five takeaways from the 2022 Giro d'Italia
Rouleur discusses the memorable moments from a stunning edition of the Giro d'Italia
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 21 preview - Verona Time Trial
Rouleur previews stage 21, the final day of the Giro d’Italia. Will Jai Hindley hold on to the pink jersey?
Secrets of the time trial: how riders are constantly getting faster
The Giro’s race-defining time trial takes place around the streets of Verona on Sunday (May 29). We caught up with time trial legend Marco Pinotti...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 20 preview - the queen stage
Richard Carapaz and his rivals for the pink jersey do battle in the mountains one last time on stage 20, the hardest stage of the...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 19 preview - penultimate mountain stage
Rouleur previews stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia. Time is running out for Jai Hindley and Mikel Landa to take the pink jersey from Richard...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 18 preview - last chance for sprinters
Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia sees a pause in the battle for the pink jersey, as sprinters Arnaud Demare, Mark Cavendish and Fernando Gaviria...
Giro d'Italia 2022: Stage 17 preview – more climbing in the Alps
Rouleur previews stage 17 of the Giro, another day in the Alps. Can any of Jai Hindley, João Almeida or Mikel Landa prize the pink...
Giulio Ciccone: "I'm always looking to improve. I’m more than a perfectionist"
Giulio Ciccone took a spectacular win for Trek-Segafredo in stage 15 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia. For the attacking racer with Italian panache, it had been...
"Recover and race smart" Hugh Carthy on how to beat fatigue during a Grand Tour
Hugh Carthy’s currently sitting in the top-20 at the Giro d’Italia. Ahead of the Giro’s third and final rest day, we caught up with the...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 16 preview - epic battle in the Alps
Stage 16 marks the beginning of the Giro’s mountainous final week. Richard Carapaz faces a fight to keep the pink jersey against the likes of...
Five talking points from week two of the Giro d'Italia
From Démare's consistency, to Girmay's historic win, to hometown heroes, we dissect another exciting week at the Giro d'Italia
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 15 preview - first Alpine climbing stage
The Giro reaches the Alps for stage 15, where Richard Carapaz, João Almeida, Jai Hindley and Mikel Landa will exchange blows in the fight for...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 14 preview - an intense climbing day
Rouleur previews stage 14 of the Giro d’Italia. There could be a change in the battle for the pink jersey in terrain featuring lots of...
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 13 preview - penultimate chance for sprinters
Mark Cavendish and Arnaud Demare will seek revenge on stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia after Alberto Dainese surprised them in the previous sprint
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage 12 preview - breakaway set for success
The second week of the 2022 Giro d’Italia continues with another rolling stage. This looks ideal territory for a breakaway to succeed.
Giro d’Italia 2022: stage eleven preview - Sprinter territory
Rouleur preview stage eleven of the Giro d’Italia, a flat stage where top sprinters like Mark Cavendish (QuickStep-AlphaVinyl), Arnaud Demare (Groupama-FDJ) and Caleb Ewan (Lotto-Soudal)...
Opinion: ¡Vamos Juanpe! Juan Pedro López's spirited maglia rosa defence has been a highlight of the Giro
Few expected the fresh-faced Spaniard to still be in pink after the savage Blockhaus finish, but ‘Juanpe’ is surprising everyone, including himself

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