"Yes, I still get the odd looks if I cycle in shorts, or if I'm red faced and sweating, but instead of lowering my eyes, I smile. I've reached my own version of happiness."
Being a plus-sized woman should be no barrier to enjoying the ride. Emmie Harrison-West gets back in the saddle to discover big is beautiful on a bike too.
Read by Emma Wright. From issue 101 of Rouleur.
The Yorkshireman was the last rider to cross the line at Paris-Roubaix, 53 minutes and 40 seconds after the winner
The finish of Paris-Roubaix is like no other and the velodrome will be home to legends for years to come, writes Rachel Jary
19-year-old Matthew Brennan impressed in his debut performance at the Hell of the North, at times appearing to be the strongest rider in his team’s...
The world champion narrowly missed out on a victory at his Hell of the North debut – his performance is a menacing sign for years...
The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider has now won eight Monuments, and next year will be looking to equal the record number of Paris-Roubaix victories.
The Canyon//SRAM rider finished the Hell of the North after a dramatic but rewarding first experience on the cobbles
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