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An Australian team, an Olympic dream and off-season in a Jayco caravan: Luke Plapp has never been happier at home
The Australian champion speaks to Rouleur about why switching teams was exactly what he needed and how 2024 is a year to expect big things
‘They were working at lower than amateur level’ - Sports director Jos van Emden planning transformation for women’s Team Visma-Lease a Bike
The former Dutch pro argues he will bring some much needed knowledge to the women’s Team Visma Lease a Bike, with the hope of eventually...
‘We were telling her to believe in herself’ - Sarah Gigante’s Tour Down Under victory is a lesson in perseverance
Years of setbacks led to an emotional and deserved win for the Australian rider
Pressure, high hopes and ‘easy’ racing: Why this isn’t the Tour Down Under that Liv Alula Jayco dreamed of
All eyes have been on the Australian team leading up to the race, but they haven’t yet reaped rewards of a home advantage
Willunga who? Why stage two of the women’s Tour Down Under could be more crucial than iconic climb
While there has been plenty of hype around the famed Willunga Hill on the final day of the race, the penultimate stage could be even...
Ally Wollaston’s Tour Down Under victory is a win for AG Insurance-Soudal’s long term vision for women’s cycling
Sporting and technical director, Servais Knaven (former Team Sky rider and Ineos Grenadiers sports director) explains how the team has played the long game developing...
Vibrancy, energy and passion: How the Miami Blazers are doing cycling differently
Rouleur gets to know one of the most diverse and exciting cycling teams in the world
‘We want to create something sustainable’ - Bas Tietema on challenging the traditional structure of cycling teams
Founder of TDT-Unibet Cycling Team, which has been awarded ProTeam status in 2024, the Youtube sensation talks about an alternative route to the top
Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits
Who has got it right with their outfit for the new season ahead so far?
From Silicon Valley to the mud of Unbound: Maude Farrell on how to balance full-time work and gravel racing
The American cyclist talks about how to navigate a fast paced job in tech alongside aiming for results in some of the world’s biggest off-road...
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...
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
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 –...
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
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change
The American racer discusses CRIT Championship, his suspension and the problems he sees with the sport’s structure in the US
Transcontinental launches The Accursed Race: ‘A no-fly event’
Race organisers, Lost Dot, will insist that riders use sustainable methods of transport to come to their event
‘At the forefront of innovation’ - Carolin Breintner on how Pas Normal Studios approaches sports apparel differently
After years working with famous activewear brands, Pas Normal Studios’ Quality and Pattern Manager, Carolin Breintner, tells Rouleur of a fresh approach to the activewear...
Opinion: I’m not fully convinced by the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route
The race has taken some significant steps forward but there’s also a few surprising decisions from ASO
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