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Pidcock's next page: What does his future look like with Q36.5?

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?

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How do you stop Tadej Pogačar? Rivals remain at a loss to cycling's most unanswerable question

How do you stop Tadej Pogačar? Rivals remain at a loss to cycling's most unanswerable question

Tadej Pogačar's rivals had no idea how to react to his 100km attack in Zurich, and they were left remonstrating with one another, cursing a lack...

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‘All eyes will be on Remco’ - Can an underdog status help Tom Pidcock win the World Championships?

‘All eyes will be on Remco’ - Can an underdog status help Tom Pidcock win the World Championships?

After a turbulent season, the British rider heads to Zurich with an open mind and strong team behind him

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All change at Astana: does new investment spell a revival?

All change at Astana: does new investment spell a revival?

The Kazakh team is currently recruiting riders who can guarantee enough WorldTour points to keep them in the top tier after 2025

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Pogačar is back: can the Tour de France champion make a winning return in Canada?

Pogačar is back: can the Tour de France champion make a winning return in Canada?

The Slovenian will return to racing at the GP de Québec and Montréal this weekend ahead of the World Championships

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Vuelta a España 2024 team ratings: how did each squad perform in this year's race?

Vuelta a España 2024 team ratings: how did each squad perform in this year's race?

Analysing the winners and losers from the season's final Grand Tour

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage 21 preview: the final time trial

Vuelta a España 2024 stage 21 preview: the final time trial

The race of truth concludes a gruelling three weeks in Spain

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Kern you believe it? The little team living the big dream at the Vuelta a España

Kern you believe it? The little team living the big dream at the Vuelta a España

Spanish minnows Kern Pharma had already surpassed every expectation they could have had at their home Grand Tour, but now they're even showing up the...

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UCI Road World Championships 2024 route: All you need to know about the routes for the men’s and women’s races

UCI Road World Championships 2024 route: All you need to know about the routes for the men’s and women’s races

A closer look at the routes and profiles of the road and time trial courses for the 2024 World Championships

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Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

Vuelta endgame: who will succeed in the tightly-fought battle for the red jersey?

A thrilling final week is in store in Spain as Ben O'Connor attempts to defend his narrowing lead

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A sprinter wins a mountain stage: The Vuelta a España throws up more unpredictability

A sprinter wins a mountain stage: The Vuelta a España throws up more unpredictability

Kaden Groves took the victory on another surprising day at La Vuelta

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Devastating Roglič: Is Ben O'Connor's Vuelta a España dream fading?

Devastating Roglič: Is Ben O'Connor's Vuelta a España dream fading?

The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider took more time back on stage 13

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A Grand Tour without Tadej Pogačar - For better or worse?

A Grand Tour without Tadej Pogačar - For better or worse?

There’s a significant difference in the racing dynamic at the Vuelta a España compared to this year’s other two major stage races

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The last of the great dreamers? Why Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta win is more important than it seems

The last of the great dreamers? Why Pablo Castrillo's Vuelta win is more important than it seems

Changes to the UCI rulings could mean fewer victories from the underdog teams

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Making the extraordinary look ordinary: Wout van Aert is back at his versatile best

Making the extraordinary look ordinary: Wout van Aert is back at his versatile best

The Belgian impressed with a dominant victory over hilly terrain as the Vuelta began its second week

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Roglič bites back: the fight for the Vuelta is on

Roglič bites back: the fight for the Vuelta is on

The three-time champion took almost a minute back on current leader Ben O'Connor on stage eight

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Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

Vuelta a España 2024 stage nine preview - a punishing day in Sierra Nevada

A gruelling climbing stage in the high mountains ends week one of the Vuelta

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Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Has Ben O'Connor staked a claim for Vuelta victory?

Ben O'Connor of Decathlon AG2R LA Mondiale spectacularly won stage six of the Vuelta a España to become the new race leader

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Wout van Aert soars in the Vuelta's red jersey

Wout van Aert soars in the Vuelta's red jersey

The Belgian executed a perfect sprint on stage three to end his drought of victories

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Wout van Aert's season of frustration continues into the Vuelta

Wout van Aert's season of frustration continues into the Vuelta

The Belgian's start in Portugal has reflected a growing pattern of narrowly missing out on victories

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The final curtain call: Tadej Pogačar is the best in the world

The final curtain call: Tadej Pogačar is the best in the world

The Slovenian rider closed a chapter of unquestionable dominance in the Tour de France with a commanding win on the final stage

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No more two-horse race: How Remco Evenepoel served a wake-up call at the Tour de France

No more two-horse race: How Remco Evenepoel served a wake-up call at the Tour de France

The Soudal-Quick-Step rider's attack on stage 17 proved that it’s all still to play for when it comes to the podium – his competitors should be...

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Heat, motorbikes and no incentive: How the life has been sucked out of the Tour de France breakaway

Heat, motorbikes and no incentive: How the life has been sucked out of the Tour de France breakaway

There’s been multiple days during the 2024 Tour which have lacked in entertainment value, where are the riders willing to try and take their chances?

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Cycling doesn't seem to be getting bored of the Tadej Pogačar show

Cycling doesn't seem to be getting bored of the Tadej Pogačar show

Rachel Jary analyses what makes Tadej Pogačar a likeable Tour de France leader

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The Tour de France and the Boulder Problem

The Tour de France and the Boulder Problem

Tadej Pogačar went into the Pyrenees with a slim lead in the 2024 Tour de France, and emerged with a significant one. Rouleur looks at...

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‘We will fight to the end’ - How Visma-Lease a Bike still can win the Tour de France

‘We will fight to the end’ - How Visma-Lease a Bike still can win the Tour de France

The Dutch team remains optimistic despite Tadej Pogačar’s demonstration on stage 15

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Were the stage 14 crosswinds a missed opportunity for Visma-Lease a Bike?

Were the stage 14 crosswinds a missed opportunity for Visma-Lease a Bike?

Noticeably weaker as a team on the climbs, the Classics-style conditions could have been a scenario for the Dutch team to put UAE Team Emirates...

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