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La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 15 Preview - Mammoth Mountain Test
The high mountains continue at La Vuelta a España. Stage 15 features almost 4,000 metres of climbing and four categorised ascents.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 14 Preview - The Mountains Return
Stage 14 of La Vuelta a España features more than 3,400 metres of climbing and concludes on the Pico Villuercas
Burgos BH offer the chance to explore Spain’s mythical climbs
New for 2021, Spanish professional team Burgos BH have launched an 8 day luxury experience which offers the opportunity to take in some of the...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 13 Preview - The Sprinters Final Chance?
With no categorised climbs in store, the sprinters look likely to return to the fore on stage 13 of La Vuelta a España
World Championships 2021: Women's Road Race Preview
Rouleur previews the 2021 Women's Road Race World Championships, taking place in Belgium on the 25th September
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 12 Preview - Intriguing Finale in Córdoba
A multitude of riders could triumph in Córdoba on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España
Mikel Landa: Landismo, or why cycling loves a plucky loser
A disappointing Vuelta for the big Spanish hope. But it will not dent Landa's popularity with his home nation's fans
Fabio Aru: A Spanish Swan song
As retirement from professional cycling beckons, Fabio Aru discusses his affinity with the Vuelta a España, his most challenging moments and his spell with Team Qhubeka-NextHash.
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 11 Preview - A Gruelling Finale
Stage 11 is the shortest road stage at the 2021 Vuelta a España. However, a gruelling finish awaits in Valdepeñas de Jaén
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 10 Preview - Breakaway Opportunity?
The breakaway could contest stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, where the Puerto de Almáchar will heavily influence the final result
Preview: Simac Ladies Tour
The 12th round of the 2021 Women's WorldTour is the five-day Simac Ladies Tour, held in Holland. One of the longest-running stage races for women,...
Letters from TCA Mentoring Programme
Hear from the riders benefitting from The Cyclists' Alliance new mentorship programme, in their own words
Two wheels good, two skis better – the parallels between skiing and cycling
The winter sport fell out of favour with risk-averse cycling teams as a training tool in recent decades, but is now back in vogue, thanks to...
Faces of the Angliru – 20 years of pain
Francis Tsang visited the foul, feared Angliru climb several times for his unparalleled photographic project. Pro cycling changed, the suffering stayed the same.
The Breakout Riders of the Vuelta a España so Far
The riders that have caught our eye over the first week of racing at La Vuelta a España, despite entering without heavy expectations
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish
A brutal mountain test concluding with the Alto de Velefique awaits on stage 9 of the 2021 Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 8 Preview - Sprint in La Manga
With opportunities drying up as the mountains loom, stage 8 hands the sprinters their next opportunity at the Vuelta a España
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – “It's going to breathe some new life into the sport”
2022 is going to be an exciting year for women’s cycling. Rouleur spoke to SD Worx’s Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and Zwift’s Kate Veronneau about what...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 7 Preview - Toughest Test Yet
With six categorised ascents on the menu, stage 7 of the Vuelta a España is the toughest test yet
The Closest Grand Tour of All Time: Vuelta a España Closest Finishes
The Vuelta a España has hosted a plethora of close battles through the years. Here are some of the closest finishes
Le Col expand their support of Drops-Le Col s/b Tempur
The British cycling apparel brand extend their support of the team by two years as well as tripling their investment in the squad.
Plan, prepare, execute – a guide to sprinting from the best in the women's peloton
The sprinter’s mantra. Fast legs, quick thinking and team tactics with three of the best women in the business, from the day before to the...
Four conclusions from the Ladies Tour of Norway
The second Women's WorldTour stage race of 2021 produced four different winners from four stages with some expected winners and some surprise victories
Last-minute panic and keeping positive – Evie Richards on her Olympic debut
After finishing 7th in the Tokyo Olympics, the British rider has returned home and is able to reflect on a whirlwind experience in Japan
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 6 Preview - The Wall of Cullera
Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España is flat for the majority, but a 2km wall will force the GC contenders to the fore.
Fabio Jakobsen: a story of strength, bravery and courage
After his win in today’s stage of the Vuelta a España, it’s hard to imagine that the Dutch rider was on life support just over...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 5 Preview - Sprint or Echelons?
Stage 5 of the Vuelta a España is primed to conclude in a mass sprint, though crosswinds could create chaos.
The Red Jersey at La Vuelta a España - A Brief History
La Vuelta a España is the youngest of cycling’s three Grand Tours. But what is the history behind the leader's red jersey?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 4 Preview - Uphill Sprint
A tricky, uphill finish is in store on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España. Will the sprinters prevail?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 3 Preview - Summit finish
The first mountain top finish awaits as the Vuelta a España tackles the revered Picón Blanco

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