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Roglič reigns in unusual edition - the 2023 Tirreno-Adriatico in review

Roglič reigns in unusual edition - the 2023 Tirreno-Adriatico in review

A look at the key talking points from the 2023 Tirreno-Adriatico

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'You can be so close between complete anonymity and success' - Tao Geoghegan Hart on the Giro d'Italia, Hackney roots and what's next

'You can be so close between complete anonymity and success' - Tao Geoghegan Hart on the Giro d'Italia, Hackney roots and what's next

There’s a lot more to Tao Geoghegan Hart than a Giro d’Italia win and a reputation as one of the Ineos Grenadiers’ most dependable riders....

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Miron Ronde van Drenthe 2023 Preview - Route, predictions and contenders

Miron Ronde van Drenthe 2023 Preview - Route, predictions and contenders

In what is expected to be a sprint showdown, who will come out on top?

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‘The smartest rider in the bunch’ - From Silicon Valley to a Strade-Bianche podium, Kristen Faulkner’s rise to the top

‘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

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After the dust has settled: Images from Strade Bianche

After the dust has settled: Images from Strade Bianche

It's one of the most beautiful races in the calendar, and this year did not disappoint.

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Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 - contenders and predictions

Tirreno-Adriatico 2023 - contenders and predictions

It's set to a wide open race for those on the start line, but who will claim that top spot?

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Tyre pressures, gravel-specific components and Tom Pidcock’s race winning bike - Tech the pros use to tackle Strade Bianche

Tyre pressures, gravel-specific components and Tom Pidcock’s race winning bike - Tech the pros use to tackle Strade Bianche

The white roads place unique challenges on a rider’s equipment, so mechanics have some important and tricky choices to make ahead of the race

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The Jumbo fumble - How Tiesj Benoot and Attila Valter lost Strade Bianche 2023

The Jumbo fumble - How Tiesj Benoot and Attila Valter lost Strade Bianche 2023

A lack of communication saw a the Dutch team make some rare mistakes

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'I saw an opportunity and wanted to go' – Why Tom Pidcock’s pure, instinctive Strade Bianche attack was bike racing at its best

'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

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A shocking sprint, one wild horse and trouble at Team SD Worx - What was going on in the women's Strade Bianche?

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...

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Paris-Nice 2023 - predictions and contenders

Paris-Nice 2023 - predictions and contenders

Will it be Tadej Pogačar or Jonas Vingegaard? Or will another rider swoop in and take the spotlight? 

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Strade Bianche Donne 2023 - predictions and contenders

Strade Bianche Donne 2023 - predictions and contenders

Can SD Worx win for a second week running, or will someone else unsettle the dust?

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The Paris-Nice showdown: How do Vingegaard and Pogačar compare head-to-head?

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...

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Strade Bianche 2023 men - Prediction and contenders

Strade Bianche 2023 men - Prediction and contenders

Who will reign supreme on the white roads of Tuscany this season?

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The fire within: From Issue 117 - Body

The fire within: From Issue 117 - Body

An extract from Rouleur Issue 117, Body

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New Cannondale SuperSix Evo first ride impressions - A lightweight bike that's as fast as an aero model?

New Cannondale SuperSix Evo first ride impressions - A lightweight bike that's as fast as an aero model?

The fourth-generation SuperSix from Cannondale is said to be more aerodynamic than ever before without sacrificing on weight

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Ready for Strade Bianche? Here's how to catch every unmissable moment

Ready for Strade Bianche? Here's how to catch every unmissable moment

The Italian Classic (and maybe what should be a Monument?) is here - catch every second with GCN+

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What have we learned from the opening men's races of 2023?

What have we learned from the opening men's races of 2023?

It just may be that these early season insights are the clues we need as to how the season will unfold

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The alternative opening weekend: images from Les Boucles Drôme-Ardèche

The alternative opening weekend: images from Les Boucles Drôme-Ardèche

The puncheurs and climbers fought for victory in blustery conditions in the Rhône Valley

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Meet Oscar Saiz, the mountain biker teaching WorldTour pros how to descend

Meet Oscar Saiz, the mountain biker teaching WorldTour pros how to descend

Oscar Saiz is a world-class downhill mountain biker who’s spent the past decade teaching the world’s finest road cyclists how to descend faster and safer....

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A winning formula for SD Worx - Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 in review

A winning formula for SD Worx - Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 in review

It was an impressive start to the cobbled Classics for SD Worx's new all-star line-up, but there's signs Movistar are beginning to gel

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Do we have a new King of the Classics? - Men's Omloop het Nieuwsblad 2023 in review

Do we have a new King of the Classics? - Men's Omloop het Nieuwsblad 2023 in review

Dylan van Baarle and Jumbo-Visma's performance in the opening cobbled Classic of 2023 is a warning sign to their rivals of what's to come for the...

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Tom Pidcock: Sacrificing cyclocross is paying off already

Tom Pidcock: Sacrificing cyclocross is paying off already

The British talent is confident of his form ahead of Opening Weekend

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Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions

Women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions

Can Van Vleuten take back-to-back wins at the first cobbled Classic or can SD Worx dethrone her with their stacked roster?

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'There's no point dwelling on a s**t season' - Caleb Ewan hungrier than ever to be back on top

'There's no point dwelling on a s**t season' - Caleb Ewan hungrier than ever to be back on top

The sprinter speaks frankly about his "stressful" 2022 and his desire to return to beating the best sprinters in the world

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Share your Brooks saddle story

Share your Brooks saddle story

How has your Brooks saddle been a part of your cycling journey? Use the form within to share your stories with us.

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Saddle stories: From Issue 117 - Body

Saddle stories: From Issue 117 - Body

Brooks saddles are renowned for their character, longevity, comfort and sustainability. Rouleur speaks to four riders whose Brooks-equipped bikes are integral parts of their lives

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Men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions

Men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2023 - contenders and predictions

The spring Classics are here, but who will claim victory at the first European WorldTour race of the year?

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