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School of Hard Knocks: The realities of racing in Belgium
There’s no better place to learn how to race a bike than Belgium. Joe Laverick, who rode for Hagens Berman Axeon, tells Rouleur about the hard lessons of cycling’s toughest school
A battle from beginning to end - the 2023 Volta a Catalunya in review
With seven stages and a stellar line-up of riders, the week-long race in Spain was set to be exciting. And it did not disappoint...
From time trialist to Classics champion: How Marlen Reusser soloed to victory in a wet and wild edition of Gent-Wevelgem
Despite wrong turns, crashes, and treacherous weather, there was no stopping the SD Worx rider as she became the first-ever Swiss to win the women's...
The best of three - Why Wout van Aert’s win in E3 Saxo Classic could be his most important yet
In a spectacular race that came down to a sprint between three of cycling’s biggest stars, the Jumbo-Visma rider came out on top. This is...
Lewis Askey: Groupama-FDJ doesn’t need to be scared of Jumbo-Visma in the Classics, we’re catching up
The British rider says his team is becoming more professional in terms of research development and nutrition
Taking control: Eddie Dunbar’s road to redemption
After signing with Jayco Alula until 2025, the Irish rider is hoping for a second chance at the Giro d'Italia
Mother Courage: The women who are changing attitudes towards maternity in cycling
For female cyclists, having a child would once have spelled the end of their career. But times are changing and the sport is modernising for...
Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2023 preview - route, predictions, and contenders
An iconic one-day race in Italy for the women's peloton
Volta a Catalunya 2023 preview - route, predictions and contenders
What to expect from the mountainous week-long race in the north-east of Spain
Can a rider's form predict if they'll win Milan-Sanremo?
A notoriously hard Monument to win and even harder to predict. We look at how a rider's form comes into play
Milan-Sanremo 2023 - contenders and predictions
It's a stellar line-up for the first Monument of the season, but with plenty of riders already off to a good start this year, Milan-Sanremo remains...
Strade Bianche Donne 2023 - predictions and contenders
Can SD Worx win for a second week running, or will someone else unsettle the dust?
Assured Evenepoel and wide open sprints: Talking points from the UAE Tour 2023
A look back at the key moments of the 2023 UAE Tour
A winning formula for SD Worx - Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 in review
It was an impressive start to the cobbled Classics for SD Worx's new all-star line-up, but there's signs Movistar are beginning to gel
Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions
Can Van Vleuten take back-to-back wins at the first cobbled Classic or can SD Worx dethrone her with their stacked roster?
Men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions
The spring Classics are here, but who will claim victory at the first European WorldTour race of the year?
Team owner and manager at 18, rapid descents, and laughing out loud: meet DSM’s big GC hope Marco Brenner
Marco Brenner feels like he is on the cusp of his maiden professional win. In his free time, meanwhile, he’s overseeing one of Germany’s best...
Sprint standings: who's flying high so far this season?
It might be the early season, but there's already been some telling battles between the fast finishers
Sandstorm: the 2023 women’s UAE Tour in review
How the inaugural Women's UAE Tour unfolded in the desert
Thibaut Pinot and the thrall of the Tour de France nearly-men
Thibaut Pinot's absorbing career heads to its conclusion, while the rest of the class of 1990 may have seen their Tour opportunity pass by
Juan Ayuso: Spain's next great Grand Tour hope
The 19-year-old talks to Rouleur about his desire to win the Tour, chatting with Contador, and why he might be starting a Twitch account with Marc...
Lotus 108: From issue 115 - Design
A look at the revolutionary Lotus 108 – the machine that took Chris Boardman to Olympic gold
The tyranny of distance: How far is too far to travel for a Grand Tour?
Sophie Smith speaks to those in the know about the stress, strains, and motivations behind Grand Tour transfers
Il Lombardia 2022 analysis: how Tadej Pogačar capped off the 'almost perfect' year
The men's WorldTour season concluded the way it began - with Tadej Pogačar winning
Vuelta a España 2022 stage eight preview - a gruelling summit finish
Full preview of the first of two back to back summit finishes at the Vuelta a España to conclude the opening week
Cover me: black books and blank stares from the peloton press pack
“He’s not interested in any answers you might have to his questions and invites you all to shove your answers up your arses.” Charming
Tramadol: What are the rules in cycling?
Is it against the rules to take the painkiller in cycling?
How to watch the Vuelta a España - live stream all the action from the Spanish Grand Tour
Where you can watch every minute of racing at the Vuelta a España 2022
Vuelta a España 2022 favourites: Who will win the red jersey?
A look at the leading contenders for this year's Vuelta a España
Tour de France Femmes 2022 stage five debrief: a long day, a big sprint, and a wrong turn
Analysis of the action from the longest stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2022
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