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Chasing the double: Can Tadej Pogačar really succeed at the Giro and the Tour?
The Slovenian could be the first rider in 26 years to win the two Grand Tours in the same season
'Cycling is not just about the Tour de France': Tadej Pogačar sets sights on Giro d'Italia in year of 'new challenges'
The Slovenian outlines his ambitious 2024, which will still see him try to wrestle back the yellow jersey in July
Mark Cavendish: 'I'm carrying on because I’m happy, loving the sport, just how I started'
The Manxman heads into an unexpected 2024 season with nothing to lose, but history to make
Moving forward: Tao Geoghegan Hart's new chapter at Lidl-Trek
After spending much of 2023 recovering from the injury he suffered at the Giro, Geoghegan Hart tells Rouleur why he's spent no time reflecting on...
Gallery: James Startt's favourite photos from the 2023 season
Rouleur photographer looks back on the racing season and selects his favourite images
Tashkent City Women: How a little-known Uzbekistan team have secured themselves a spot at the Tour de France Femmes
When the top-two UCI Women's Continental Teams were announced as eligible for automatic entry to all WorldTour events, there was a team that few recognised...
Savouring the 2023 season with Ned Boulting
Rouleur spoke to award-winning journalist and broadcaster Ned Boulting about the highs and low of the 2023 racing season and the sixth edition of The...
Eight stages, Blockhaus and a broader route - How RCS is stepping up the Giro d’Italia Women
Now under the same race organisers as the men’s Italian Grand Tour, the route announcement for the Giro d’Italia Women already indicates big improvements
Bye bye Bioracer: Ineos Grenadiers reveal new Gobik kit for 2024
After two years with their previous clothing sponsor, the British team welcome another kit change for next season
Another Jumbo drama: How the fight for Cian Uijtdebroeks unfolded and what it means for cycling transfers
Jumbo-Visma CEO Richard Plugge is at the centre of more commotion, raising questions about his powerful position in the sport
Family mentality: How Jesse and Liam Yates learned to enjoy the suffering of cycling
The two brothers have followed in their dad’s footsteps with life on two wheels, but they’ve traded in the smooth roads for the rough stuff...
Redemption, rivalries and the long goodbye: The best moments from the 2023 men’s cycling season
From moving interviews to dramatic finishes, these are the memories that will last from the 2023 season
As British Gymnastics introduces regulations about weighing athletes, should cycling take note?
While monitoring weight can be beneficial for performance and health, it can also trigger unhealthy relationships with food and body image
'Physically I wasn’t done, but mentally I was' - Victoria Pendleton on leaving cycling and what came next
Victoria Pendleton is one of the most successful female sprinters in British cycling history. She retired from the sport after the 2012 London Olympics –...
What's next for Dave Brailsford?
Rumoured to soon be the leader of Manchester United, Jeremy Whittle asks whether Brailsford can bring the same success to football as he did to...
Drama, duels and dominance: Why the 2023 women’s cycling season was one to remember
This year saw rivalries, emotional finishes, historic moments and there was one woman who stood out amongst it all
Why I ride: Alix Popham
Concussion is commonplace in sport, but can lead to bigger consequences if suffered multiple times. This is why ex-rugby player Alix Popham is driving change...
The best neo-pros of the 2023 season
Who shone in their first season as a professional rider?
‘I finished and just wanted McDonald’s’ - Joanna Chuang on her 650km record attempt ride between Bangkok and Chiang Mai
The Taipei-based rider talks about falling in love with cycling and the difficulties that come with ultra-endurance riding
Too many cooks: Why Belgium’s strength could also be its downfall at the 2024 Olympics
With both Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert recently confirmed to be in the Belgian team line-up, who will support them? And how will they...
'I’m grateful to women before me who made it possible': Cat Ferguson on signing with Movistar as a 17-year-old
The British rider talks to Rouleur about her whirlwind season, being one of the youngest ever riders to sign a WorldTour contract and the state...
Double the talent: meet the multidisciplinary Holmgren twins destined for the top
Having signed with Lidl-Trek, the Canadian duo discuss the ups and downs of their junior careers, as well as what they're expecting from their first season...
‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful
The 18-year-old rider speaks exclusively to Rouleur, revealing his hopes for his first season in the WorldTour and how he’s carrying a weight of expectation
Can Wout van Aert really target the general classification at the Giro d’Italia?
A course that suits him as best as a Grand Tour ever could, but scheduling problems and a busy season – is the Van Aert in...
Why I ride: Sir Chris Hoy
At Rouleur Live, we caught up with Olympic track cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy to ask him what the bike means to him
'Cycling has changed my life. My family’s, too' - The unyielding journey of Negasi Haylu Abreha
Negasi Haylu Abreha is a racer for the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, but none of the challenges of being a professional cyclist compare to the ordeal...
Geraint Thomas: There’s not one quick fix for matching Jumbo-Visma in Grand Tours
The Welshman speaks to Rouleur about the development of Ineos Grenadiers, the next two years of his contract and explains why he speaks openly on...
'I'm going to right the mistakes I made in the Classics' - Fred Wright on big wins, Olympic dreams and finding balance
The British national champion on his maiden win and what this means for his 2024 season
Matej Mohorič: Gravel racing will be a focus for me in 2024
From starting in the race as a favour to his team to winning a rainbow jersey, Mohorič explains he will ensure he gets to race...
'I feel like a junior again. I just love it' - Lizzie Deignan's newfound motivation on home roads
The Lidl-Trek rider sat down with Rouleur to speak about her return to the peloton, juggling home life, and things she’ll be taking into the...
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