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'It's the passionate fan base' - Mike Jardine on how Fort William has kept British Downhill Mountain Biking alive
The Scotsman reflects on two decades of organising one of the biggest cycling events in the country
‘I don’t feel like I’m slowing down’: Giro d’Italia-bound Adam Yates has never been more confident of success
Despite being in the later stages of his career, the British rider is sure that things can keep getting better
‘I champion everybody to follow their dreams’ - Shanaze Reade on building a better future for the next generation
The former multiple BMX and track world champion is focusing on how she can help create opportunities for those less privileged
Clever tactics, brave riding and a dose of good fortune: How Ben O'Connor plans to continue his success in 2025 with Jayco Alula
After a season which saw him fourth in the Giro, second in the Vuelta and second in the world championships, the Australian rider speaks about...
‘There’s work to be done' - Joanna Rowsell on driving progress in women’s sport
After winning two Olympic gold medals, the British woman is now passionate about inspiring the next generation
Jason Kenny: Britain’s most decorated Olympian who is leading the next generation of track sprinters to gold
The British rider talks about his impressive career and the work he’s doing to ensure that the talent keeps on coming through British Cycling
‘The bike is fun, freedom and exploration’ - Ed Clancy: For the love of sport
Part of our series with the British Cycling Hall of Fame inductees, Clancy discusses why he believes cycling can change lives
Closing the gap: can Remco Evenepoel rise to the challenge of Tadej Pogačar in 2025?
The Belgian rider is not going to go down without a fight next season
'British Cycling has done everything for me' - Dani Rowe: From a talent ID programme to Olympic gold
Speaking after being inducted into the British Cycling Hall of Fame, Rowe tells Rouleur about her journey to the top of the sport
Will Mark Cavendish return to the Tour de France in 2025?
We know the Manxman well enough now that we should never count him out when it comes to racing
‘Cycling is my home… but it’s less fun nowadays’: Simon Geschke on 16 years as a professional
The German rider reflects on how the sport has changed over his career as a pro cyclist
‘I hope I’ve inspired the next generation’ - Laura Kenny on a career of Olympic stardom
Part of our series of articles on British Cycling's Hall of Fame inductees, Laura Kenny reflects on her career, and how track cycling can keep developing
Tour de France 2025 route will put Pogačar/Vingegaard rivalry back in the balance
The mountain-heavy 2025 Tour de France route will be the battleground for the fifth Pogačar v Vinegaard duel
Aileen McGlynn: Blazing a trail in para-cycling
Part of our series of articles on British Cycling's Hall of Fame inductees, the Scottish paralympic tandem champion cyclist reflects on a lifetime of success in her...
Success, struggle and surprise: How did each men's WorldTour team fare in 2024?
For some teams, it has been an up and down season, but for others, the wins kept coming throughout 2024
‘No-one else is helping you find a job’: The cycling champions still without a contract for 2025
There is an estimated 100 WorldTour riders still without a confirmed contract for next season
'There’s almost no team tactics': Van der Poel overpowers the field in show of strength at Gravel World Championships
The Dutchman adds to his collection of rainbow jerseys with a dominant display in Belgium
A showdown the UCI would have longed for - Vos and Kopecky face-off lights up the Gravel World Championships
Lotte Kopecky impressed in her first-ever gravel race, but in the end there stood the familiar sight of Marianne Vos in the rainbow bands
Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders
Taking place on October 5 and 6, Rouleur evaluates the top contenders for the men's and women's titles
‘A whole new can of worms’ - Will Ben O’Connor tackle one-day races after his breakthrough second place at the World Championships?
Usually not considered a one-day racer, the Australian rider finished with an unexpected silver medal in Zurich
A missed alarm, a ‘stupid’ attack and a dream come true - Tadej Pogačar is champion of the world
Inside the newly-crowned world champion's remarkable 100-kilometre solo attack on the roads of Zurich
‘This is a win of the head’ - It’s Lotte Kopecky’s world
The Belgian rider won her second consecutive world title in Zurich after a long day in torrid conditions
‘Everyone wants to win on that team, which causes everyone to lose’ - Inside a Dutch disaster at the World Championships
Confusing and questionable tactics left pre-race favourite Demi Vollering with a fifth place finish – how did it all go so wrong?
Zurich Road World Championships 2024 elite women's road race contenders and prediction
Who will take the rainbow jersey on a hilly course in Zurich?
Zurich Road World Championships 2024 individual time trial contenders
Who will secure the gold medals in the elite individual time trials in Zurich?
Vuelta a España 2024 stage 17 preview - sprint or a break?
With a 70km run-in to the finish, a bunch sprint looks likely, unless a number of escapees can build a lead over the peloton
Vuelta a España 2024 stage 16 preview - Lagos de Covadonga awaits
Heading into the third and final week means that the battle for the red jersey will be heating up
Vuelta a España 2024 stage 14 preview - the longest stage
This stage will be an opportunity for the breakaway artists as the following day's summit finish will be a gruelling battle for the GC
Vuelta a España 2024 stage 13 preview - GC action on the Ancares
We're expecting big battles between the favourites on the slopes of the final climb
From setbacks to success: How UAE Team Emirates could claim Vuelta victory
Adam Yates’ astonishing solo victory reignites UAE Team Emirates’ Vuelta hopes, keeping their dream of a Grand Tour sweep alive
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