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‘Visma are the indisputable favourites’: UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced into Giro d’Italia rethink after João Almeida ruled out

‘Visma are the indisputable favourites’: UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced into Giro d’Italia rethink after João Almeida ruled out

Joxean Fernández Matxin tells Rouleur that UAE will now back Adam Yates who will be vying to keep the maglia rosa in the family after...

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The picky cannibal: Pogačar brings stardust to Tour de Romandie

The picky cannibal: Pogačar brings stardust to Tour de Romandie

The world champion brings some much-needed attention to what used to be key build-up race to the Tour de France

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Paul Seixas gets close to the sun – and doesn’t burn. Tadej Pogačar has a new rival

Paul Seixas gets close to the sun – and doesn’t burn. Tadej Pogačar has a new rival

The 19-year-old Frenchman finishes second to the world champion at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

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Cruelty and promise: how the youngest lit up the oldest Monument

Cruelty and promise: how the youngest lit up the oldest Monument

Paula Blasi, 23, and Isabella Holmgren, 20, finished fifth and sixth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and showed they could be Ardennes stars in the years to come

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2026 preview: who will win La Doyenne?

Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2026 preview: who will win La Doyenne?

Rouleur examines the favourites for Sunday’s Monument  

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 men’s preview: the showdown between Pogačar and Seixas

Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 men’s preview: the showdown between Pogačar and Seixas

Rouleur looks at route and the contenders for the fourth Monument of the season  

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'I like the tough days' - Joe Blackmore on winning L'Avenir, riding with Froomey and Tour dreams

'I like the tough days' - Joe Blackmore on winning L'Avenir, riding with Froomey and Tour dreams

The south London-raised former off-roader on riding with Chris Froome, fuelling with custard creams and terrible golf swings

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Tadej Pogačar-esque: Demi Vollering is looking unstoppable this spring

Tadej Pogačar-esque: Demi Vollering is looking unstoppable this spring

As if the Tour of Flanders wasn't proof enough of resounding form, the Dutchwoman flew to victory yet again at La Flèche Wallone. The gap...

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'I’m strong when it's hard': Seixas conquers the Mur – but can he topple Pogačar at Liège?

'I’m strong when it's hard': Seixas conquers the Mur – but can he topple Pogačar at Liège?

The 19-year-old French rider produced a masterclass to win atop the Mur de Huy

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La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Women's preview

La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Women's preview

With another Vollering-Niewiadoma battle on the horizon, Rouleur weighs up the favourites for this year's midweek Ardennes Classic

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La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Men's Preview

La Flèche Wallonne 2026: Men's Preview

Rouleur examines the favourites for the second race of the Ardennes trilogy

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Factor enters the ultra-distance arena with the Sarana: 'pushing the limits of modern gravel racing'

New long-haul, extreme terrain-ready platform comes with clearance for 57mm tyres and a suspension fork option

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New BMC Kaius 01 gravel race bike closes the gap between aero and all-terrain

We went to the rugged backroads of Sardinia to test the Swiss brand's claim that the new Kaius 01, which now has clearance for 52mm...

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Campagnolo Record 13: with such a glorious history the latest generation has a lot to live up to – can it still cut it?

The new groupset is designed to provide a more accessible entry point into the Vicenza company's 13-speed platform via differences in material selection and finished...

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Pogačar unveils his new secret weapon: a prototype Colnago TT bike that's half a kilo lighter

Four-time Tour champion to debut a weight-saving prototype that's claimed not to compromise on aerodynamics in his build-up to a record-equalling fifth title

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Zipp 202 NSW: relaunching a superlight sub-1,100g climbing wheel

The lightest ever Zipp wheelset is out to prove that aero isn't everything

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Cinelli Aeroscoop review: a riot of a ride that earns its place in winged-C history

Simon Smythe discovers the new Italian aero bike's true colours – and finds it blindingly good

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Fizik Ferox 2 Carbon: A gravel racer's favourite footwear returns, rebuilt from the ground up

The Ferox gets a total overhaul to bring it into line with modern off-road riding trends and positions – a redesigned upper, a new carbon...

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Look G85 Cezal: The French brand's first gravel bike aims to be all things to all off-road riders

Look says it has taken its carbon expertise that has dominated the road and given it a rebellious, playful soul for the gravel – we...

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Colnago unveils the C72: 'We wanted to make a bike for the pure joy of riding'

The iconic manufacturer reveals the latest chapter of its legendary made in Italy C-series, which eschews racing metrics for the pursuit of something much more...

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New high-speed Panaracer GravelKing ZX is its 'fastest ever tyre for mixed terrain'

A new three-zone tread pattern is designed to optimise rolling and handling on changing surfaces

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Paris-Roubaix bikes: how the top riders optimised their setups for the cobbles

A closer look at the bikes of the men's podium and the contenders – from the heavily modded to the surprisingly standard

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EXPLORE & TRAVEL

Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel: A sensory experience

Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel: A sensory experience

Five of the best stages of the Grand Tour of Catalonia Gravel

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Catalonia beyond Barcelona: 10 road cycling routes

Catalonia beyond Barcelona: 10 road cycling routes

A guide to cycling in the host land of the Tour de France Grand Départ 2026

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Voyage to Catalonia: The Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona 2026

Voyage to Catalonia: The Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona 2026

A guide to the host land of the Tour de France Grand Départ

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Seoul Searching: a ride across South Korea

Seoul Searching: a ride across South Korea

Riding the cross-country route from Incheon to Busan, Alberto Viciana explores South Korea through food, friendship, and the quiet rhythm of its riverside bike paths

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A cyclist rides up a mountain hairpin road on a Haute Route trip

Haute Route Alps – road cycling’s most iconic challenge

Haute Route is the closest an amateur can get to living the life of a professional cyclist. Its multi-day events are like being part of...

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The Peru Great Divide: Sisyphus in the Andes

The Peru Great Divide: Sisyphus in the Andes

A spectacular 1,600km ride through the Peruvian Andes embracing ancient civilisations, daunting mountain passes and guinea pigs. Will they make it to the end point in Abancay?

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BikeHotels Südtirol: Routes between flavour and nature

BikeHotels Südtirol: Routes between flavour and nature

Ride through postcard-perfect landscapes and authentic flavours: South Tyrol offers routes for every kind of cyclist, with hospitality designed for those travelling on two wheels

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Langhe Monferrato Roero and Cuneo: Where motion meets emotion

Langhe Monferrato Roero and Cuneo: Where motion meets emotion

A ride through the Langhe Monferrato Roero and the Cuneo area, where vineyards, historic towns and alpine climbs reveal a landscape shaped by culture and unforgettable sporting experiences

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Scared of nothing, scared of everything: What it takes to ride round the world - twice over

Scared of nothing, scared of everything: What it takes to ride round the world - twice over

Vedangi Kulkarni is an adventurer, endurance athlete and storyteller who finished her second round-the-world ride a few months ago. Kulkarni’s upbringing in the western state...

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Tapestry of la Loire: gravel riding through vineyards and history

Tapestry of la Loire: gravel riding through vineyards and history

Home to the annual ‘Nature is Bike’ festival, Rouleur goes riding around Angers, in the heart of France’s Pays de la Loire region, to discover...

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The Wild Mountains: A gallery capturing The Silk Road Mountain Race

The Wild Mountains: A gallery capturing The Silk Road Mountain Race

The Silk Road Mountain Race is an unsupported, single-stage cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Covering 1,900-kilometres with 30,000m of climbing, it follows old...

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The must-do road and gravel events around the world in 2026

The must-do road and gravel events around the world in 2026

From road to gravel, we're highlighting a selection of international events including Gran Fondos, group rides, stage tours, endurance challenges and more unique formats that...

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PERFORMANCE

Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever

Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever

Breaks and fractures are sidelining pros for weeks rather than months, and a bad crash no longer spells the end of a season. NSN Cycling’s...

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I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312: The final countdown begins

I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312: The final countdown begins

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock. In part three...

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The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity

The great stretch debate: Why mobility, not flexibility, underpins cycling longevity

Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of mobility for success in cycling

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Redefining fatigue: Why durability might be the next big thing in performance metrics

Redefining fatigue: Why durability might be the next big thing in performance metrics

The best riders have always been able to display superhuman strength to make the difference deep into a gruelling race. Sports scientists are now trying...

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Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?

Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?

Following the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Rouleur explores the link between mountain training, snow, and cycling

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I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far

I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...

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Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan

Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan

The Arab trailblazer, UAE Team ADQ's Safiya Alsayegh, talks to Rouleur about cycling and training during the month of Ramadan

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Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions

A deep dive into development pathways, burnout, specialisation, and the long road from junior dominance to Grand Tour podiums

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Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance

Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance

Rouleur investigates the peloton’s most unlikely performance frontier, where marginal gains meet microbes, stool samples tell seasonal stories, and cycling’s obsession with speed runs headlong...

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The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event

The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event

The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...

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The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport

The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport

Understanding more about the numbers on your power meter

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Balancing more than scales: how to fuel for riding, work and life

Balancing more than scales: how to fuel for riding, work and life

Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of fuelling properly for success in sport and a healthy life

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NEW MAGAZINE

Rouleur Issue No. 143

Welcome to Rouleur 143, wSpring fever: you can almost touch it. It’s a buzz, a vibration anticipated by the premature licks of sunshine which hit Belgium’s cobbles in anticipation of what’s next. It’s a raring, daring feeling, a force that shifts
cycling’s needle to the first of its three GrandTours. The Giro d’Italia: a race embodied by the vibrant maglia rosa worn by its leader, whose vitality and vigour capture the moods of the temperamental Italian spring, and which are woven into the spirit of Rouleur 143.

Issue 143 - Rouleur
Issue 143 - Rouleur

PERFORMANCE

Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever

Road to recovery: how WorldTour riders are returning from injuries faster than ever
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