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The toughest climbs of the Tour de France 2024

The toughest climbs of the Tour de France 2024

The crucial mountains that could decide who will be wearing the yellow jersey in Nice at the end of the three-week race

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Tour de France 2024 predictions: Who will stand out in cycling's biggest race?

Tour de France 2024 predictions: Who will stand out in cycling's biggest race?

From the overall winner to the most dutiful domestique, Rouleur makes its predictions for the 2024 Tour de France

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Inside Project 35: How Mark Cavendish has prepared for his Tour de France swansong

Inside Project 35: How Mark Cavendish has prepared for his Tour de France swansong

As the start of the Tour fast approaches, Mark Cavendish's coach reveals how the Manxman has been preparing for his bid at history

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Unstoppable UAE Team Emirates - Is a podium sweep possible at the Tour de France?

Unstoppable UAE Team Emirates - Is a podium sweep possible at the Tour de France?

The Emirati team’s performance at the Tour de Suisse is a sign that they are going to be hard to beat in this year’s Tour

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Tour de France winners: The full history

Tour de France winners: The full history

Only one rider can win the Tour de France each year, making it one of the most select groups in cycling. Ahead of the 2024...

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Beyond the Bike: Tao Geoghegan Hart on his roots, transience and a vision for a different future in cycling

Beyond the Bike: Tao Geoghegan Hart on his roots, transience and a vision for a different future in cycling

Episode two of Beyond the Bike is out now - A brand new podcast series revealing the human behind the athlete

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Tour de Suisse Women preview - A showdown between Tour de France Femmes contenders

Tour de Suisse Women preview - A showdown between Tour de France Femmes contenders

The likes of Elisa Longo-Borghini, Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma will go head-to-head in this crucial Tour warm-up race

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Tour de Suisse 2024: contenders and prediction

Tour de Suisse 2024: contenders and prediction

The final WorldTour race before the Tour de France at the end of June

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I still really miss Gino, by Pello Bilbao

I still really miss Gino, by Pello Bilbao

Almost a year on since Gino Mäder died at the Tour de Suisse, his Bahrain-Victorious teammate Pello Bilbao opens up about the effect Mäder’s death...

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Maximum effort: why Maxim Van Gils is content to fly under the radar in his quest for greatness

Maximum effort: why Maxim Van Gils is content to fly under the radar in his quest for greatness

Belgium's potential new superstar on football style, a superb spring, and big ambitions

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The Tour of Britain Women returns, but is an SD Worx clean sweep inevitable?

The Tour of Britain Women returns, but is an SD Worx clean sweep inevitable?

The four-stage route looks to suit a strong all-rounder with a mix of punchy and flat stages

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Beyond the Bike: Demi Vollering on yoga, the Swiss Alps and changing women's sport

Beyond the Bike: Demi Vollering on yoga, the Swiss Alps and changing women's sport

A new podcast by Rouleur showing the human behind the athlete - listen now

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Critérium du Dauphiné 2024 preview - Roglič vs Remco?

Critérium du Dauphiné 2024 preview - Roglič vs Remco?

A key race in the build-up to the Tour de France, the Dauphiné will be a true test of climbing abilities

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Haters still disappointed: Merlier matches Milan as the Giro's sprint supremo

Haters still disappointed: Merlier matches Milan as the Giro's sprint supremo

The Belgian was head and shoulders above the other sprinters on the final dash to the line in Rome, levelling him with Jonathan Milan on...

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Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

Now for the Tour? Why the smart money is on Tadej Pogačar completing a historic double

A sublime show of dominance in the Giro bodes well for the Slovenian's aim a of second Grand Tour win in July

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The best of the rest: Analysing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five

The best of the rest: Analysing the performances of the 2024 Giro d'Italia's top five

Beyond Tadej Pogačar, a rider with almost 10 minutes on his rivals, Rouleur looks at how the other GC riders will feel about their own race...

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 21 preview - the grand finale in Rome

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 21 preview - the grand finale in Rome

A circuit finish around Rome will close this year's Giro d'Italia

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The fragility of Grand Tour racing

The fragility of Grand Tour racing

Geraint Thomas' close-call on stage 19 was a reminder that the race isn't over until the peloton crosses the finish line in Rome on Sunday

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Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - a punishing day on Monte Grappa

Giro d'Italia stage 20 preview - a punishing day on Monte Grappa

A double ascent of Monte Grappa is going to cause some fireworks on the Giro's penultimate stage

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‘Experience counts in the Flint Hills’ - How will European pros fare at Unbound Gravel 2024?

‘Experience counts in the Flint Hills’ - How will European pros fare at Unbound Gravel 2024?

The likes of Matej Mohorič and Greg van Avermaet are aiming for success at Unbound this year, but will they be able to beat seasoned...

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Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

Time is running out: Teams who need to save their Giro d’Italia

With only three stages remaining, which riders will be looking to make their mark on this race at the last minute?

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Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - last chance saloon for the break?

Giro d'Italia stage 19 preview - last chance saloon for the break?

With a GC battle expected on tomorrow's stage, this will be the last opportunity for those attackers wanting a chance at victory

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In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

In defence of Team dsm-firmenich PostNL's tactics at the Giro d’Italia

Was it a dsm disasterclass or a show of determination from the Dutch team in stage 17?

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - out of the mountains and onto the flat

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 18 preview - out of the mountains and onto the flat

After three tough days in the mountains, the sprinters will be relieved to see a stage with little elevation

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Miserable weather, missed opportunities and a Movistar mistake: How stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia was set up for Pogačar victory

Miserable weather, missed opportunities and a Movistar mistake: How stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia was set up for Pogačar victory

The Slovenian rode to the top of the stage's summit finish with ease to take his fifth stage win

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Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish

Giro d'Italia 2024 stage 17 preview - the last summit finish

With over 4,000 metres of ascent, stage 17 is expected to be another tough day for the peloton

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Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Defend or attack? Tadej Pogačar keeps his plans cryptic for the Giro's final week

Despite boasting one of the biggest leads in recent history, the Slovenian keeps his options open when it comes to advancing his position in the...

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The road to Rome: what to expect from the final week of the Giro d'Italia 2024

The road to Rome: what to expect from the final week of the Giro d'Italia 2024

Tadej Pogačar has undoubtedly been the main man at the 2024 Giro d'Italia, but the third week hold opportunities for a variety of riders to...

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The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The greatest showman: Tadej Pogačar adds another dazzling performance to his growing legacy

The Slovenian is now out of sight of his rivals in the Giro d'Italia GC, just as he was on the queen stage to Livigno

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