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What next for Sepp Kuss?
Rouleur speaks to Jumbo-Lease a Bike's head of performance about what the American rider's future looks like now as a Grand Tour winner
‘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
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...
Road to rejuvenation: how a strong Jayco-AlUla team could dominate Tour Down Under 2024
The Australian men's team suffered a disappointing season in 2023, but a revitalised squad could hit the ground running in their home race
‘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
Remco Evenepoel at the Tour de France: what can we expect?
There's little doubt the Belgian champion will leave his mark on his Tour debut. The question is, how?
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...
Mastering the mind: Remco Evenepoel’s battle against distractions on the road to the Tour de France
The Belgian rider opens up about his drop in confidence, media stories, and learning how to deal with external distractions as he aims for the yellow...
Why home favourites will thrive on revamped women’s Tour Down Under route
This year’s route is set to include Willunga Hill, a classic climb in the men’s race
'I know what works for me': How Adam Yates achieved his best season yet
The British rider had an impressive season in 2023. He sat down with Rouleur to share what's different and what this means for the upcoming...
'I have to do things a little differently to win' - The Flying Dutchman: Taco van der Hoorn
Intermarché rider Taco van der Hoorn has ploughed his own furrow in the professional ranks, using an innovative and intelligent, as well as idiosyncratic, approach...
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
The top 10 riders of the Women’s WorldTour in 2023
Rouleur looks back on the women’s 2023 racing season to see who outperformed the rest of the peloton
'Life is full of snakes on every level': Thibau Nys is letting nothing stop him reach the very top
The deep-thinking Belgian is still figuring out what kind of rider he really is, but is determined to be the best
Who was better than the rest?: The top 10 riders of the 2023 men's racing season
There were plenty of standout performances this year
Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits
Who has got it right with their outfit for the new season ahead so far?
Thriving, smiling, and the art of not giving a f*** - Mads Pedersen is doing things his way
The Dane doesn't hold back as he tells Rouleur about his Monument dreams, despising (most) of social media, and waking up happy
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...
Chasing the double: Can Tadej Pogačar really succeed at the Giro and the Tour?
The Slovenian could be the first rider in 26 years to win the two Grand Tours in the same season
'Cycling is not just about the Tour de France': Tadej Pogačar sets sights on Giro d'Italia in year of 'new challenges'
The Slovenian outlines his ambitious 2024, which will still see him try to wrestle back the yellow jersey in July
Mark Cavendish: 'I'm carrying on because I’m happy, loving the sport, just how I started'
The Manxman heads into an unexpected 2024 season with nothing to lose, but history to make
Moving forward: Tao Geoghegan Hart's new chapter at Lidl-Trek
After spending much of 2023 recovering from the injury he suffered at the Giro, Geoghegan Hart tells Rouleur why he's spent no time reflecting on...
Gallery: James Startt's favourite photos from the 2023 season
Rouleur photographer looks back on the racing season and selects his favourite images
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...
Savouring the 2023 season with Ned Boulting
Rouleur spoke to award-winning journalist and broadcaster Ned Boulting about the highs and low of the 2023 racing season and the sixth edition of The...
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