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‘We want to create something sustainable’ - Bas Tietema on challenging the traditional structure of cycling teams

‘We want to create something sustainable’ - Bas Tietema on challenging the traditional structure of cycling teams

Founder of TDT-Unibet Cycling Team, which has been awarded ProTeam status in 2024, the Youtube sensation talks about an alternative route to the top

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Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits

Bold, boring and brilliant: 2024 WorldTour team kits

Who has got it right with their outfit for the new season ahead so far?

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From Silicon Valley to the mud of Unbound: Maude Farrell on how to balance full-time work and gravel racing

From Silicon Valley to the mud of Unbound: Maude Farrell on how to balance full-time work and gravel racing

The American cyclist talks about how to navigate a fast paced job in tech alongside aiming for results in some of the world’s biggest off-road...

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Tashkent City Women: How a little-known Uzbekistan team have secured themselves a spot at the Tour de France Femmes

Tashkent City Women: How a little-known Uzbekistan team have secured themselves a spot at the Tour de France Femmes

When the top-two UCI Women's Continental Teams were announced as eligible for automatic entry to all WorldTour events, there was a team that few recognised...

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Eight stages, Blockhaus and a broader route - How RCS is stepping up the Giro d’Italia Women

Eight stages, Blockhaus and a broader route - How RCS is stepping up the Giro d’Italia Women

Now under the same race organisers as the men’s Italian Grand Tour, the route announcement for the Giro d’Italia Women already indicates big improvements

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Bye bye Bioracer: Ineos Grenadiers reveal new Gobik kit for 2024

Bye bye Bioracer: Ineos Grenadiers reveal new Gobik kit for 2024

After two years with their previous clothing sponsor, the British team welcome another kit change for next season

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Another Jumbo drama: How the fight for Cian Uijtdebroeks unfolded and what it means for cycling transfers

Another Jumbo drama: How the fight for Cian Uijtdebroeks unfolded and what it means for cycling transfers

Jumbo-Visma CEO Richard Plugge is at the centre of more commotion, raising questions about his powerful position in the sport

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Redemption, rivalries and the long goodbye: The best moments from the 2023 men’s cycling season

Redemption, rivalries and the long goodbye: The best moments from the 2023 men’s cycling season

From moving interviews to dramatic finishes, these are the memories that will last from the 2023 season

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As British Gymnastics introduces regulations about weighing athletes, should cycling take note?

As British Gymnastics introduces regulations about weighing athletes, should cycling take note?

While monitoring weight can be beneficial for performance and health, it can also trigger unhealthy relationships with food and body image

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'Physically I wasn’t done, but mentally I was' - Victoria Pendleton on leaving cycling and what came next

'Physically I wasn’t done, but mentally I was' - Victoria Pendleton on leaving cycling and what came next

Victoria Pendleton is one of the most successful female sprinters in British cycling history. She retired from the sport after the 2012 London Olympics –...

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Drama, duels and dominance: Why the 2023 women’s cycling season was one to remember

Drama, duels and dominance: Why the 2023 women’s cycling season was one to remember

This year saw rivalries, emotional finishes, historic moments and there was one woman who stood out amongst it all

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The best neo-pros of the 2023 season

The best neo-pros of the 2023 season

Who shone in their first season as a professional rider?

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‘I finished and just wanted McDonald’s’ - Joanna Chuang on her 650km record attempt ride between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

‘I finished and just wanted McDonald’s’ - Joanna Chuang on her 650km record attempt ride between Bangkok and Chiang Mai

The Taipei-based rider talks about falling in love with cycling and the difficulties that come with ultra-endurance riding

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Too many cooks: Why Belgium’s strength could also be its downfall at the 2024 Olympics

Too many cooks: Why Belgium’s strength could also be its downfall at the 2024 Olympics

With both Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert recently confirmed to be in the Belgian team line-up, who will support them? And how will they...

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'I’m grateful to women before me who made it possible': Cat Ferguson on signing with Movistar as a 17-year-old

'I’m grateful to women before me who made it possible': Cat Ferguson on signing with Movistar as a 17-year-old

The British rider talks to Rouleur about her whirlwind season, being one of the youngest ever riders to sign a WorldTour contract and the state...

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‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful

‘The best juniors are training like WorldTour professionals’ - AJ August on joining Ineos Grenadiers and becoming America’s next Grand Tour hopeful

The 18-year-old rider speaks exclusively to Rouleur, revealing his hopes for his first season in the WorldTour and how he’s carrying a weight of expectation

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Can Wout van Aert really target the general classification at the Giro d’Italia?

Can Wout van Aert really target the general classification at the Giro d’Italia?

A course that suits him as best as a Grand Tour ever could, but scheduling problems and a busy season – is the Van Aert in...

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Geraint Thomas: There’s not one quick fix for matching Jumbo-Visma in Grand Tours

Geraint Thomas: There’s not one quick fix for matching Jumbo-Visma in Grand Tours

The Welshman speaks to Rouleur about the development of Ineos Grenadiers, the next two years of his contract and explains why he speaks openly on...

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Matej Mohorič: Gravel racing will be a focus for me in 2024

Matej Mohorič: Gravel racing will be a focus for me in 2024

From starting in the race as a favour to his team to winning a rainbow jersey, Mohorič explains he will ensure he gets to race...

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‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change

‘We’re constantly being targeted because we’re the brightest light’ - Justin Williams on his battle for change

The American racer discusses CRIT Championship, his suspension and the problems he sees with the sport’s structure in the US

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Transcontinental launches The Accursed Race: ‘A no-fly event’

Transcontinental launches The Accursed Race: ‘A no-fly event’

Race organisers, Lost Dot, will insist that riders use sustainable methods of transport to come to their event 

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‘At the forefront of innovation’ - Carolin Breintner on how Pas Normal Studios approaches sports apparel differently

‘At the forefront of innovation’ - Carolin Breintner on how Pas Normal Studios approaches sports apparel differently

After years working with famous activewear brands, Pas Normal Studios’ Quality and Pattern Manager, Carolin Breintner, tells Rouleur of a fresh approach to the activewear...

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Opinion: I’m not fully convinced by the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route

Opinion: I’m not fully convinced by the 2024 Tour de France Femmes route

The race has taken some significant steps forward but there’s also a few surprising decisions from ASO

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‘I’ve been understudy to Laura Kenny for most of my career’ - Katie Archibald on dealing with pressure in the run-up to Olympics

‘I’ve been understudy to Laura Kenny for most of my career’ - Katie Archibald on dealing with pressure in the run-up to Olympics

Ahead of the second round of the UCI Track Champions League, the Scottish rider discusses her feelings at a crucial time for track cycling

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'A culture of not only sport, but excellence' - Team Amani's mission to create world-class athletes at the Home of Champions

'A culture of not only sport, but excellence' - Team Amani's mission to create world-class athletes at the Home of Champions

Iten, a town in Kenya, is renowned for producing many of the best long distance runners in the world. Team Amani is on a mission...

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'I’m not just doing gravel because I’ve got nothing else’ - Chad Haga’s new off-road chapter

'I’m not just doing gravel because I’ve got nothing else’ - Chad Haga’s new off-road chapter

From a Giro d’Italia stage winner to a gravel privateer, Chad Haga tells Rouleur about his plans to transition to the gravel scene

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‘More fun, less intimidating’ - How Angry Pablo is doing cycling apparel differently

‘More fun, less intimidating’ - How Angry Pablo is doing cycling apparel differently

The Brighton-based brand places a focus on building active communities and nourishing cycling’s crossover with other sports

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‘A rollercoaster season’ - Shirin van Anrooij on shouldering pressure, the necessity of a women’s U23 calendar, and balancing road with cyclocross

‘A rollercoaster season’ - Shirin van Anrooij on shouldering pressure, the necessity of a women’s U23 calendar, and balancing road with cyclocross

The Dutch rider on how she’s ready to leave the U23 category to allow the next generation to shine and the direction of her career

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Rachel Jary's five things to look forward to at Rouleur Live 2023

Rachel Jary's five things to look forward to at Rouleur Live 2023

Rachel Jary, Rouleur’s Staff Writer, looks ahead and picks some highlights from the star-studded Rouleur Live 2023 line-up

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