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Letters from TCA Mentoring Programme
Hear from the riders benefitting from The Cyclists' Alliance new mentorship programme, in their own words
Two wheels good, two skis better – the parallels between skiing and cycling
The winter sport fell out of favour with risk-averse cycling teams as a training tool in recent decades, but is now back in vogue, thanks to...
Faces of the Angliru – 20 years of pain
Francis Tsang visited the foul, feared Angliru climb several times for his unparalleled photographic project. Pro cycling changed, the suffering stayed the same.
The Breakout Riders of the Vuelta a España so Far
The riders that have caught our eye over the first week of racing at La Vuelta a España, despite entering without heavy expectations
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 9 Preview - Colossal Summit Finish
A brutal mountain test concluding with the Alto de Velefique awaits on stage 9 of the 2021 Vuelta a España
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 8 Preview - Sprint in La Manga
With opportunities drying up as the mountains loom, stage 8 hands the sprinters their next opportunity at the Vuelta a España
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – “It's going to breathe some new life into the sport”
2022 is going to be an exciting year for women’s cycling. Rouleur spoke to SD Worx’s Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and Zwift’s Kate Veronneau about what...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 7 Preview - Toughest Test Yet
With six categorised ascents on the menu, stage 7 of the Vuelta a España is the toughest test yet
The Closest Grand Tour of All Time: Vuelta a España Closest Finishes
The Vuelta a España has hosted a plethora of close battles through the years. Here are some of the closest finishes
Le Col expand their support of Drops-Le Col s/b Tempur
The British cycling apparel brand extend their support of the team by two years as well as tripling their investment in the squad.
Plan, prepare, execute – a guide to sprinting from the best in the women's peloton
The sprinter’s mantra. Fast legs, quick thinking and team tactics with three of the best women in the business, from the day before to the...
Four conclusions from the Ladies Tour of Norway
The second Women's WorldTour stage race of 2021 produced four different winners from four stages with some expected winners and some surprise victories
Last-minute panic and keeping positive – Evie Richards on her Olympic debut
After finishing 7th in the Tokyo Olympics, the British rider has returned home and is able to reflect on a whirlwind experience in Japan
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 6 Preview - The Wall of Cullera
Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España is flat for the majority, but a 2km wall will force the GC contenders to the fore.
Fabio Jakobsen: a story of strength, bravery and courage
After his win in today’s stage of the Vuelta a España, it’s hard to imagine that the Dutch rider was on life support just over...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 5 Preview - Sprint or Echelons?
Stage 5 of the Vuelta a España is primed to conclude in a mass sprint, though crosswinds could create chaos.
The Red Jersey at La Vuelta a España - A Brief History
La Vuelta a España is the youngest of cycling’s three Grand Tours. But what is the history behind the leader's red jersey?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 4 Preview - Uphill Sprint
A tricky, uphill finish is in store on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España. Will the sprinters prevail?
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 3 Preview - Summit finish
The first mountain top finish awaits as the Vuelta a España tackles the revered Picón Blanco
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 2 Preview - Sprint in Burgos
Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España provides the sprinters with their first opportunity to taste stage victory.
La Vuelta a Espana 2021: Route, predictions and contenders
Rouleur looks ahead to La Vuelta a España 2021. We analyse the route, contenders, storylines and more ahead of the final Grand Tour of the...
Vuelta a España newsletter with Zwift
Produced in association with Zwift, our daily newsletter delivers all the latest Vuelta news from one of the most exciting bike races in the world each morning straight...
Koen de Kort on retirement, injury and the next chapter with Trek-Segafredo
After suffering a horrific accident in June, Koen De Kort was forced to end his 16 year career earlier than planned. Still, he looks ahead...
La Vuelta a España 2021 Stage 1 Preview - The Battle for Red
The Vuelta a España kicks-off with a 7km time trial around Burgos. Who will be the first rider to claim the red jersey?
2021 Women’s Cycling Transfers To Watch
There are some big changes coming up in the women’s peloton with some surprise signings and new teams on the block
La Vuelta a España Teams 2021
Rouleur examines the 23 teams that will participate in the Vuelta a España 2021. ProTeams Burgos-BH, Caja Rural, Euskaltel - Euskadi and Alpecin-Fenix join the...
Ladies Tour of Norway Preview
The seventh edition of the Ladies Tour of Norway gets underway on the 12th August, but what does the race have in store and who...
The Big Issue: life as a plus-size female cyclist
Emmie Harrison-West reflects on her journey in the cycling and the struggles she has faced along the way
The 2021 Cycling Transfers to Watch
With the 2021 transfer window now open, Rouleur examine some of the smartest, and most intriguing moves so far
Filippo Ganna: Inner Speed
Italian cycling’s new superstar is crushing time-trial and track rivals. Gentle giant Ganna on his Giro d’Italia self-discovery, the breakaway he’ll never forget and the...

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