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State of the season: what can we expect going into the last women's races of 2021?
With only seven weeks left until the season officially ends, and just over two weeks until the World Championships, what can we expect from the...
Gallery: La Vuelta a España 2021 in images
The best images from an action-packed edition of La Vuelta a España, won by Primož Roglič in emphatic style
La Vuelta a España 2021 Standings after Stage 21
Stay up to date with the Vuelta a España 2021 standings. Check who is battling for the red jersey in the general classification, as well...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 21 Preview - Battle against the Clock
The 2021 Vuelta a España concludes with a 34km time trial to Santiago de Compostela. Primož Roglič looks to secure the red jersey for a...
Egan Bernal: the Vuelta's antagonist
He may not have got the results he’d hoped for, but the young Colombian has still had a race to remember
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 20 Preview - The Final Mountains
Five categorised climbs are crammed into the second half of stage 20 at La Vuelta a España, presenting a final opportunity for attacks prior to...
Roglič, a champion who is always learning
The uniqueness of Primož Roglič is that, despite being one of the best cyclists in the world, each race is still a lesson. Some elements of...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 19 Preview - Breakaway or sprint?
Stage 19 of La Vuelta a España begins with three categorised climbs and looks likely to conclude with a reduced sprint or breakaway victory.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 18 Preview - The Queen Stage
The searing percentages of the Alto del Gamoniteiro make stage 18 the queen stage of La Vuelta a España 2021.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 17 Preview - the savage Covadonga
Stage 17 of La Vuelta a España is the first of two consecutive mountain stages, which will play a crucial role in deciding the winner...
Alejandro Valverde - Dissecting Bala’s departure from La Vuelta a España
Alejandro Valverde crashed out of La Vuelta a España on stage 7. We consider how his premature departure has affected the race
Alto del Gamoniteiro: the Angliru’s Evil Sister
Is this the hardest climb in professional cycling? Meet the Alto del Gamoniteiro, the Angliru's evil sister, which makes its debut on the queen stage...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 16 Preview - The Sprinter’s final chance, or not?
Stage 16 of La Vuelta a España could be the final chance for the sprinters, but will an attacker steal victory in Santa Cruz de Bezana?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 15 Preview - Mammoth Mountain Test
The high mountains continue at La Vuelta a España. Stage 15 features almost 4,000 metres of climbing and four categorised ascents.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 14 Preview - The Mountains Return
Stage 14 of La Vuelta a España features more than 3,400 metres of climbing and concludes on the Pico Villuercas
Burgos BH offer the chance to explore Spain’s mythical climbs
New for 2021, Spanish professional team Burgos BH have launched an 8 day luxury experience which offers the opportunity to take in some of the...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 13 Preview - The Sprinters Final Chance?
With no categorised climbs in store, the sprinters look likely to return to the fore on stage 13 of La Vuelta a España
World Championships 2021: Women's Road Race Preview
Rouleur previews the 2021 Women's Road Race World Championships, taking place in Belgium on the 25th September
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 12 Preview - Intriguing Finale in Córdoba
A multitude of riders could triumph in Córdoba on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España
Mikel Landa: Landismo, or why cycling loves a plucky loser
A disappointing Vuelta for the big Spanish hope. But it will not dent Landa's popularity with his home nation's fans
Fabio Aru: A Spanish Swan song
As retirement from professional cycling beckons, Fabio Aru discusses his affinity with the Vuelta a España, his most challenging moments and his spell with Team Qhubeka-NextHash.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 11 Preview - A Gruelling Finale
Stage 11 is the shortest road stage at the 2021 Vuelta a España. However, a gruelling finish awaits in Valdepeñas de Jaén
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 10 Preview - Breakaway Opportunity?
The breakaway could contest stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, where the Puerto de Almáchar will heavily influence the final result
Preview: Simac Ladies Tour
The 12th round of the 2021 Women's WorldTour is the five-day Simac Ladies Tour, held in Holland. One of the longest-running stage races for women,...
Letters from TCA Mentoring Programme
Hear from the riders benefitting from The Cyclists' Alliance new mentorship programme, in their own words
Two wheels good, two skis better – the parallels between skiing and cycling
The winter sport fell out of favour with risk-averse cycling teams as a training tool in recent decades, but is now back in vogue, thanks to...
Faces of the Angliru – 20 years of pain
Francis Tsang visited the foul, feared Angliru climb several times for his unparalleled photographic project. Pro cycling changed, the suffering stayed the same.
The Breakout Riders of the Vuelta a España so Far
The riders that have caught our eye over the first week of racing at La Vuelta a España, despite entering without heavy expectations
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish
A brutal mountain test concluding with the Alto de Velefique awaits on stage 9 of the 2021 Vuelta a España

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