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'It's a lot harder for the guys with more weight, kilos count in these races now’ - Sep Vanmarcke on the changing landscape of the Classics
The experienced Belgian rider says that racing is getting faster, crazier and that cycling is becoming more like Formula 1 with technological advances in races...
‘I’m ambitious, anything can happen in Roubaix’ - Megan Jastrab has done an echelon, now it’s time for the cobbles
The young American is hoping to continue Team DSM’s impressive start to the season
‘Always fight for your dreams’ - Audrey Cordon-Ragot’s Paris-Roubaix confidence despite a chaotic, last minute move to Human Powered Health
After Zaaf Cycling Team allegedly failed to pay rider’s salaries, the French national champion left the team and will ride for Human Powered Health in...
‘It’s about surviving the Arenberg’ - Talking Paris-Roubaix Tech with Matej Mohorič
The Bahrain-Victorious rider looks ahead to the Hell of the North and explains his bike and tyre choices, who he expects to be the main...
A spanner in the Worx: Silvia Persico’s valiant effort against SD Worx at the Tour of Flanders
The UAE Team ADQ rider stood out against a sea of SD Worx jerseys and was rewarded with a fourth place finish in De Ronde
Crashes, a lost computer and no idea how long there was to go: Inside Nielson Powless’s impressive Tour of Flanders debut
The American rider finished in fifth place after a brave performance on the roads of De Ronde
Breaking into The Big Three - How Mads Pedersen made a difference in the Tour of Flanders
The Trek-Segafredo rider separated the trio of pre-race favourites by finishing third in De Ronde, and he did so with a perfectly executed plan
‘Better to pull your brakes and survive than kill 25 riders’ – The Tour of Flanders crash that rocked the peloton
Matteo Trentin argues that riders need to stop making “stupid moves” in races
Nothing to be done about Lotte Kopecky’s strength at the Tour of Flanders, but there has been a vibe shift in the women's peloton
The Dutch team’s winning streak continues with a stunning solo win for the home favourite at the Ronde, but it didn't come as easy this...
A room of brave faces - How Soudal - Quick-Step are clinging to confidence in spite of Jumbo-Visma’s dominance
The Belgian team aren’t what they once were in the Classics, but team boss Patrick Lefevere firmly believes all hope should not be lost
SD Worx are dominant again in Dwars door Vlaanderen, but how will they balance a team of winners in the Tour of Flanders?
The Dutch team can only be delighted with their season so far, but could things go wrong when their strong line-up take to the start...
Dwars door Vlaanderen: There’s not much to say about another Jumbo-Visma win, let’s talk about Oier Lazkano instead
Against all odds, the Movistar rider finished in second place in the Belgian semi-Classic
Women's Dwars door Vlaanderen 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders
Can we expect a reduced bunch finish as seen in 2022 or will it be a day for the breakaway?
Men's Dwars door Vlaanderen 2023 preview - Route, predictions and contenders
Although some of the biggest stars aren’t on the start list, Dwars door Vlaanderen still promises to be an exciting race as the final warm-up...
'It wasn’t an easy transition' - Magnus Sheffield on moving to Europe to join Ineos Grenadiers, the Classics and returning to a career on the skis
With two wins in his first year as a WorldTour rider, Sheffield’s transition into the professional ranks has been extremely successful, but not without its...
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
Women’s Gent-Wevelgem 2023 Preview - Route, predictions and contenders
Will we see a sprint for victory after the women’s peloton tackles the crosswinds of De Moeren and the brutal Kemmelberg?
‘A dream job’ - Anne Apfelbeck on how she dropped everything to drive the Pas Normal Studios ‘Destination Everywhere’ van in 2023
The German cyclist is grabbing the opportunity to be the first woman to drive the iconic PNS van across Europe this season, building communities along...
‘I implore the UCI to be more transparent’ - Kristen Faulkner on women’s health, the UCI's inconsistency and fighting her Strade Bianche disqualification
The American rider speaks to Rouleur about her dissatisfaction with the process in which she was stripped of her third place at Strade Bianche due...
Bringing US-style gravel to Europe: Tiffany Cromwell on launching FNLD GRVL
Cromwell and her partner, F1 racer Valtteri Bottas, aim to make FNLD GRVL a unique event that highlights Lahti, a ‘hidden gem’ for cycling
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...
‘The first loser’ - How could Filippo Ganna have won Milan-Sanremo?
The Italian rider impressed many with his performance, but was left disappointed after the race
Destiny, patience and the form of his life - Mathieu van der Poel’s Milan-Sanremo masterpiece
A perfectly timed Poggio attack meant the Dutchman won the second Monument of his career. We analyse how he executed a victory that will go...
Tricky mountains and a hilly time trial - Will we finally see a nail-biting GC finish at the 2024 Tour de France?
Organisers have announced that the 2024 edition of the Grande Boucle will end with a hilly test against the clock in a move away from...
‘The smartest rider in the bunch’ - From Silicon Valley to a Strade-Bianche podium, Kristen Faulkner’s rise to the top
In just four short years, the Team Jayco Alula rider has gone from working as a venture capitalist to one of women’s cycling’s biggest stars
'I saw an opportunity and wanted to go' – Why Tom Pidcock’s pure, instinctive Strade Bianche attack was bike racing at its best
The British rider relied on instinct to take an emphatic win, reminding us of what racing is all about
A shocking sprint, one wild horse and trouble at Team SD Worx - What was going on in the women's Strade Bianche?
Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky produced a sprint that seemed to be fuelled with surprising determination for two riders in the same team. Should they...
The Paris-Nice showdown: How do Vingegaard and Pogačar compare head-to-head?
For the first time this season, the two riders will face each other in a fight to take victory at Paris-Nice. Are there any indicators...
Strade Bianche 2023 men - Prediction and contenders
Who will reign supreme on the white roads of Tuscany this season?
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