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‘I’m a kid in a candy shop’ - Felicity Wilson-Haffenden’s whirlwind journey from discounted bikes to dreams of joining Lidl-Trek’s Roubaix honour roll

‘I’m a kid in a candy shop’ - Felicity Wilson-Haffenden’s whirlwind journey from discounted bikes to dreams of joining Lidl-Trek’s Roubaix honour roll

The Australian rider has gone from her first ever race to a rainbow jersey and WorldTour contract in just three years – the sky's the limit...

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From Richmond Park to Roubaix: Jack Rootkin-Gray’s unorthodox path to EF Education-EasyPost

From Richmond Park to Roubaix: Jack Rootkin-Gray’s unorthodox path to EF Education-EasyPost

The British rider is beginning his first season in the WorldTour, something he could scarcely imagine when he was let go from the British Cycling...

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‘We’re not the retirement home’ - New signings, new staff and marginal gains, how Israel-Premier Tech are on the up

‘We’re not the retirement home’ - New signings, new staff and marginal gains, how Israel-Premier Tech are on the up

The team’s win at Tour Down Under is a reward for fresh-thinking, team building and a willingness to adapt

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Stevie Williams’ Tour Down Under bike: Details behind the race winner's unreleased Factor Ostro VAM

Stevie Williams’ Tour Down Under bike: Details behind the race winner's unreleased Factor Ostro VAM

Factor could scarcely have asked for a better debut in the professional peloton for their latest model

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A ‘tiny’ kid from the Scottish Borders taking on the world: The making of Oscar Onley

A ‘tiny’ kid from the Scottish Borders taking on the world: The making of Oscar Onley

A few days before his first WorldTour win, Rouleur sat down with dsm-firmenich’s latest climbing superstar to find out where it all began

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The next chapter for Bora-Hansgrohe: DS Bernie Eisel on Roglič, Red Bull and finding his sprinting star

The next chapter for Bora-Hansgrohe: DS Bernie Eisel on Roglič, Red Bull and finding his sprinting star

The sports director speaks candidly about a turbulent off-season for the German team

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Disappointment Down Under: What’s the key to Caleb Ewan returning to winning ways?

Disappointment Down Under: What’s the key to Caleb Ewan returning to winning ways?

The Australian rider has struggled on the opening stages of the race in Australia, despite a fresh start with Jayco-Alula

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‘You have to move on in elite sports’ - Sports director Oli Cookson on the next chapter for Ineos Grenadiers

‘You have to move on in elite sports’ - Sports director Oli Cookson on the next chapter for Ineos Grenadiers

The long-standing member of Ineos team staff talks about changes in the team over the winter and what comes next

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‘He’s fizzing’ – Pogačar 2.0? Isaac del Toro’s fiery Tour Down Under debut

‘He’s fizzing’ – Pogačar 2.0? Isaac del Toro’s fiery Tour Down Under debut

The UAE Team Emirates rider blew away the opposition with a brave and aggressive move Down Under, living up to expectations of him being cycling’s...

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‘New Sam is a powerhouse’ - Bora reborn at the Tour Down Under

‘New Sam is a powerhouse’ - Bora reborn at the Tour Down Under

Lead out man Van Poppel sees Sam Welsford as the final piece of the puzzle in Bora-Hansgrohe’s sprinting success

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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

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

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‘They were working at lower than amateur level’ - Sports director Jos van Emden planning transformation for women’s Team Visma-Lease a Bike

‘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...

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Pressure, high hopes and ‘easy’ racing: Why this isn’t the Tour Down Under that Liv Alula Jayco dreamed of

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

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Willunga who? Why stage two of the women’s Tour Down Under could be more crucial than iconic climb

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...

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Ally Wollaston’s Tour Down Under victory is a win for AG Insurance-Soudal’s long term vision for women’s cycling

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...

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Vibrancy, energy and passion: How the Miami Blazers are doing cycling differently

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

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‘We want to create something sustainable’ - Bas Tietema on challenging the traditional structure of cycling teams

‘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

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Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits

Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits

Who has got it right with their outfit for the new season ahead so far?

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From Silicon Valley to the mud of Unbound: Maude Farrell on how to balance full-time work and gravel racing

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...

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Tashkent City Women: How a little-known Uzbekistan team have secured themselves a spot at the Tour de France Femmes

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...

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Eight stages, Blockhaus and a broader route - How RCS is stepping up the Giro d’Italia Women

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

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Bye bye Bioracer: Ineos Grenadiers reveal new Gobik kit for 2024

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

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Another Jumbo drama: How the fight for Cian Uijtdebroeks unfolded and what it means for cycling transfers

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

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Redemption, rivalries and the long goodbye: The best moments from the 2023 men’s cycling season

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

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As British Gymnastics introduces regulations about weighing athletes, should cycling take note?

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

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'Physically I wasn’t done, but mentally I was' - Victoria Pendleton on leaving cycling and what came next

'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 –...

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Drama, duels and dominance: Why the 2023 women’s cycling season was one to remember

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

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The best neo-pros of the 2023 season

The best neo-pros of the 2023 season

Who shone in their first season as a professional rider?

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‘I finished and just wanted McDonald’s’ - Joanna Chuang on her 650km record attempt ride between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

‘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

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