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Waving goodbye to the WorldTour: the retiring riders of 2024
Rouleur looks at some of the notable riders bowing out of the sport this year and their crowning glories
Finlay Pickering could be Britain’s future GC star: ‘I’ve got big aspirations and I want to fulfil those dreams’
The young rider believes he has a bright future with Bahrain-Victorious
Alessandro De Marchi and the romanticism of cycling: ‘We need to keep that essential love of riding’
The veteran Italian discusses retirement, regrets, and training on feel
‘I don’t feel like I’m slowing down’: Giro d’Italia-bound Adam Yates has never been more confident of success
Despite being in the later stages of his career, the British rider is sure that things can keep getting better
Vuelta a España 2025 route: everything you need to know about the stages of the 80th edition
A stage-by-stage guide to the route of the 2025 Vuelta a España
Bob Donaldson – the perennial U23 rider who has finally turned pro: ‘It’s felt like a long time coming’
Jayco-Alula's new signing has dreams of Classics success
From Melbourne to the WorldTour: How Maap’s founders are ‘making cycling as cool as it can be’
Rouleur sits down with MAAP co-founders Oliver Cousins and Jarrad Smith to talk about how the Australian brand has grown and what’s coming next
Alejandro Valverde on the conundrum of Enric Mas: ‘I don’t know why they criticise him’
The retired Spaniard accepts his Movistar team can't compete against the WorldTour juggernauts right now
Tracy Moseley: Trailblazing the way for the future of mountain biking
After her induction to the British Cycling Hall of Fame, the former Downhill and Enduro Mountain Bike World Champion speaks about the legacy she hopes...
'A nice challenge': Primož Roglič gambles on a new approach to Grand Tours in 2025
The Slovenian will take to the Giro d'Italia before hoping to buck the trend of his recent Tour de France woes
‘I champion everybody to follow their dreams’ - Shanaze Reade on building a better future for the next generation
The former multiple BMX and track world champion is focusing on how she can help create opportunities for those less privileged
Clever tactics, brave riding and a dose of good fortune: How Ben O'Connor plans to continue his success in 2025 with Jayco Alula
After a season which saw him fourth in the Giro, second in the Vuelta and second in the world championships, the Australian rider speaks about...
Giro or Vuelta decision on ice, but Tadej Pogačar certain 'I can improve some more'
The UAE Team Emirates rider revealed his plans for next season and says things can still get better - the question is: how?
Ben Healy’s weakness is his strength: ‘It never makes me indecisive’
The EF Education-EasyPost rider knows where his strength lies, and he is focussing on this in the pursuit of success
Do bigger budgets and salaries in the WorldTour really make cycling better?
With limited income streams and job security for just a select few, how sustainable is the growth of the sport?
Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like with Q36.5?
The British rider officially terminated his contract with Ineos Grenadiers earlier this week, but what next for him at the lower division Q36.5?
‘There’s work to be done' - Joanna Rowsell on driving progress in women’s sport
After winning two Olympic gold medals, the British woman is now passionate about inspiring the next generation
Luke Rowe: Partying with Rigoberto Urán, Team Sky’s blue line, and screaming DSs
Rouleur puts the questions to the man who has been one of cycling's most trusted and loyal domestiques
New podcast: From Where I Ride with Alice Towers
New podcast available to listen to now
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot only knows how to win – and the Tour de France Femmes is her latest target: ‘I want to be the best’
The Frenchwoman returns to road racing with Visma-Lease a Bike in 2025, and her home race is at the top of her wish list
‘Volunteers are the backbone of the sport’ - Carole Leigh on a lifetime of service to bike racing
The British woman has organised and officiated bike races since she was a teenager and hopes more people will follow in her footsteps
Olav Kooij and the quest to be the fastest man in the world
The Dutchman is confident in the fact that he’s on the cusp of being the sport’s best current sprinter
Josh Tarling and the pursuit of perfection: ‘I hope my peak will start next year’
The 20-year-old Ineos Grenadiers rider on learnings from the racing season, managing adult life, and setting achievable goals
Bob Jungels is worried about the demands of pro cycling: ‘The intensity is not sustainable – I’m sceptical if we can still push it’
Bob Jungels speaks openly about his concerns regarding the future of the sport
Laurence Pithie: I want to challenge Van der Poel for Monument wins next year
The New Zealand rider talks about his journey to the top of the sport, moving to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and his ambitions to start to win...
Elisa Longo Borghini: I didn’t transfer to UAE Team ADQ for the money
The Italian talks about her stellar season, moving away from Lidl-Trek and why she’s looking for new challenges
‘It’s been a mentally fatiguing year’ - Tom Pidcock on gold medals, expectations and big dreams
The British rider speaks about a rollercoaster year and looking ahead to the future
Jason Kenny: Britain’s most decorated Olympian who is leading the next generation of track sprinters to gold
The British rider talks about his impressive career and the work he’s doing to ensure that the talent keeps on coming through British Cycling
Gallery: The final day of Rouleur Live 2024
Greg LeMond brought the main stage to a close on the last day of Rouleur Live
Gallery: A captivating second day at Rouleur Live 2024
A sold out Truman Brewery saw the likes of Kasia Niewiadoma, Lizzie Deignan, and Luke Rowe take to the stage
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