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Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

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Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

A deep dive into development pathways, burnout, specialisation, and the long road from junior dominance to Grand Tour podiums

By Matteo Motterlini

Photography by Zac Williams / SWpix.com

22 FEBRUARY 2026 | UPDATED 11.44 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.