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A battle from beginning to end - the 2023 Volta a Catalunya in review

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...

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From time trialist to Classics champion: How Marlen Reusser soloed to victory in a wet and wild edition of Gent-Wevelgem

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...

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A Gent-Wevelgem gift: Christophe Laporte takes his first major Classics win

A Gent-Wevelgem gift: Christophe Laporte takes his first major Classics win

Jumbo-Visma continued their display of dominance at this year's Gent-Wevelgem, with Christophe Laporte and Wout Van Aert crossing the finish line arm-in-arm

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'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

'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...

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The best of three - Why Wout van Aert’s win in E3 Saxo Classic could be his most important yet

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...

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Lewis Askey: Groupama-FDJ doesn’t need to be scared of Jumbo-Visma in the Classics, we’re catching up

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

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Women’s Gent-Wevelgem 2023 Preview - Route, predictions and contenders

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?

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‘A dream job’ - Anne Apfelbeck on how she dropped everything to drive the Pas Normal Studios ‘Destination Everywhere’ van in 2023

‘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...

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‘I implore the UCI to be more transparent’ - Kristen Faulkner on women’s health, the UCI's inconsistency and fighting her Strade Bianche disqualification

‘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...

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E3 Saxo Classic Preview - route, contenders and predictions

E3 Saxo Classic Preview - route, contenders and predictions

Everything you need to know about the one-day race around the Flemish Ardennes

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Bringing US-style gravel to Europe: Tiffany Cromwell on launching FNLD GRVL

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

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Where will Jim Ratcliffe's bid for Manchester United leave the Ineos Grenadiers?

Where will Jim Ratcliffe's bid for Manchester United leave the Ineos Grenadiers?

From the Mediterranean to Manchester, the growth of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's sporting empire is showing little sign of abating. But what will it mean for...

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Taking control: Eddie Dunbar’s road to redemption

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

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'There's no doubt I'm stronger, but I'm not getting the same results' - Romain Bardet on age, retirement and Tour de France dreams

'There's no doubt I'm stronger, but I'm not getting the same results' - Romain Bardet on age, retirement and Tour de France dreams

The French rider has been a constant for many years in the professional peloton. But as time passes, he's facing questions about retirement. Rouleur caught up...

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Mother Courage: The women who are changing attitudes towards maternity in 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...

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‘The first loser’ - How could Filippo Ganna have won Milan-Sanremo?

‘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

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Destiny, patience and the form of his life - Mathieu van der Poel’s Milan-Sanremo masterpiece

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...

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Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2023 preview - route, predictions, and contenders

Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2023 preview - route, predictions, and contenders

An iconic one-day race in Italy for the women's peloton

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Óscar Freire: If you want to win, there aren't many moments to relax at Milan-Sanremo

Óscar Freire: If you want to win, there aren't many moments to relax at Milan-Sanremo

The Spaniard reflects on his victories at Milan-Sanremo and what it takes to win the Monument

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Volta a Catalunya 2023 preview - route, predictions and contenders

Volta a Catalunya 2023 preview - route, predictions and contenders

What to expect from the mountainous week-long race in the north-east of Spain

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Soak in the suspense - Catch Milan-Sanremo live and uninterrupted

Soak in the suspense - Catch Milan-Sanremo live and uninterrupted

GCN+ is the place to take in the first Monument of the season

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Can a rider's form predict if they'll win Milan-Sanremo?

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

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Milan-Sanremo 2023 - contenders and predictions

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...

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Tricky mountains and a hilly time trial - Will we finally see a nail-biting GC finish at the 2024 Tour de France?

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...

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90 years of Paris-Nice: why the Race to the Sun is still key to success in the Tour de France

90 years of Paris-Nice: why the Race to the Sun is still key to success in the Tour de France

Reflections on France's second most important race and its 90-year-history

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Eight thrilling days in France: Images from Paris-Nice

Eight thrilling days in France: Images from Paris-Nice

A look back at the eight stages from Paris-Nice

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Pogačar dominates in style - how Paris-Nice 2023 unfolded

Pogačar dominates in style - how Paris-Nice 2023 unfolded

The stage was set for a competitive rematch between Pogačar and Vingegaard, but it was the Slovenian rider who came out on top

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