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A done deal for Pogačar? How the GC is shaping up ahead of week two of the Giro d'Italia

A done deal for Pogačar? How the GC is shaping up ahead of week two of the Giro d'Italia

With two weeks of racing still left to go, the race for the pink jersey is far from over

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Was stage six a missed opportunity for Ineos Grenadiers in their bid for Giro d'Italia glory?

Was stage six a missed opportunity for Ineos Grenadiers in their bid for Giro d'Italia glory?

The name of the game for Ineos in today's stage was to make sure Geraint Thomas was safe

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage seven preview - a time trial with a sting in the tail

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage seven preview - a time trial with a sting in the tail

Pacing will be vital throughout this individual time trial which features a 6.6km climb at the end

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage six preview - tackling Tuscany's white roads

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage six preview - tackling Tuscany's white roads

Three gravel sections will add another layer of complexity for the riders

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How long is the Tour de France?

How long is the Tour de France?

The Tour de France has changed dramatically since the first edition in 1903. We examine how the length and speed of the Tour de France...

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège: All you need to know about the oldest Monument

Liège-Bastogne-Liège: All you need to know about the oldest Monument

The Old Lady of the Classics, Liège-Bastogne-Liège is one the of the most gruelling and demanding races of the year

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Tour of Flanders 2024 men: preview, contenders and prediction

Tour of Flanders 2024 men: preview, contenders and prediction

We look at the favourites for De Ronde this upcoming Sunday

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‘It’s about looking forward, not looking back’ - British Cycling’s strategy for Tour of Britain success

‘It’s about looking forward, not looking back’ - British Cycling’s strategy for Tour of Britain success

The two WorldTour road races now sit with British Cycling after SweetSpot went into administration last year. But what does the future look like for...

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Pop, fizz and bang: a pulsating finale of Milan-Sanremo

Pop, fizz and bang: a pulsating finale of Milan-Sanremo

Multiple dice were rolled, and multiple actors fired a bullet. But in the end, it took a photo finish to settle a breathtaking race

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What can we expect from Egan Bernal in 2024 – is he back to his best?

What can we expect from Egan Bernal in 2024 – is he back to his best?

Bernal’s third place at the Colombian National Championships felt like a big moment in his comeback, but how much does it really tell us about...

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'I don’t feel like I am at my peak yet' - João Almeida's poised journey towards Grand Tour greatness

'I don’t feel like I am at my peak yet' - João Almeida's poised journey towards Grand Tour greatness

The Portuguese rider is always a contender in the shadows but says he is ready to step into the spotlight

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Thomas takes on the double: how far can he go at the Giro and Tour in 2024?

Thomas takes on the double: how far can he go at the Giro and Tour in 2024?

The Welshman announced on Wednesday that he'll be racing the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France this season

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Tom Pidcock: A cyclocross season cut short, but a hopeful road season ahead

Tom Pidcock: A cyclocross season cut short, but a hopeful road season ahead

The Ineos Grenadiers rider reveals his ambitions for the upcoming road season

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Mastering the mind: Remco Evenepoel’s battle against distractions on the road to the Tour de France

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...

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Why home favourites will thrive on revamped women’s Tour Down Under route

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

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'I know what works for me': How Adam Yates achieved his best season yet

'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...

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Chasing the double: Can Tadej Pogačar really succeed at the Giro and the Tour?

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

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Is Geraint Thomas's career heading for an age-defying grand finale?

Is Geraint Thomas's career heading for an age-defying grand finale?

The Welshman has signed a two-year contract with Ineos Grenadiers until 2025

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Edward Pickering’s five things to look forward to at Rouleur Live 2023

Edward Pickering’s five things to look forward to at Rouleur Live 2023

Rouleur Editor, Edward Pickering, looks ahead and picks some highlights from the star-studded Rouleur Live 2023 line-up

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Il Lombardia 2023: Everything you need to know about the final Monument of the season

Il Lombardia 2023: Everything you need to know about the final Monument of the season

The route, contenders, and who we think will take the final victory on Saturday October 7, 2023

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Historymaker: the greatest victories of Annemiek van Vleuten

Historymaker: the greatest victories of Annemiek van Vleuten

As we say goodbye to one of sport's biggest stars, we reflect on her incredible career

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Tour de Suisse 2024: All the essential info

Tour de Suisse 2024: All the essential info

The WorldTour peloton heads to the Swiss Alps for some final race preparation before the Tour de France in July

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Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 - contenders and prediction

Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 - contenders and prediction

There's one rider going into this race as the clear favourite. Can any challenge him for the top spot?

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Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - a brutal day in the Dolomites

Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - a brutal day in the Dolomites

This mountain stage in the Dolomites is one of the toughest stages of this year's Giro d'Italia

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Giro d'Italia stage 18 preview - the first of three mountain stages

Giro d'Italia stage 18 preview - the first of three mountain stages

The Dolomites will add to the GC drama in the final week of the Giro d'Italia

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage five preview - a far from straightforward sprint opportunity

Stage five undulates throughout the day until the last 50km, where it's then a flat finish to the line. Can the sprinters hold on, or...

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage two preview - A day for the sprinters

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage two preview - A day for the sprinters

The second stage of the Giro d'Italia is characterised by the flat, coastal roads that defined the opening time trial 

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Giro d'Italia 2023 stage one preview - a time trial along the coast

Giro d'Italia 2023 stage one preview - a time trial along the coast

The Giro d'Italia opens with an uncomplicated time trial along the coast – the key factor that may hamper a rider's chances is the wind

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