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The GC was shaken up
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Giro d'Italia's longest time trial in a decade proves as consequential as hoped
Jonas Vingegaard fails to put significant time into most of his GC rivals – and three even post better times than him. Netcompany-Ineos duo Filippo Ganna and Thymen Arensman are the day's biggest winn...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalias-longest-time-trial-in-a-decade-proves-as-consequential-as-hoped?tag=member
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Breakaway or GC battle?
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 11 preview: Into the Ligurian hills
A deceptively gentle opening to stage eleven gives way to a hilly Ligurian finale – the road to Chiavari suits a punchy breakaway specialist who can handle back-to-back climbs
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-11-preview
about 3 hours ago
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The Italian was head and shoulders above the rest
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 10 results: Filippo Ganna obliterates ITT
Afonso Eulálio holds onto the pink jersey as Jonas Vingegaard underperforms
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-ten-results
about 4 hours ago
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Read all about the new C72
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Holding the ace: inside the new Colnago C72
Colnago’s legendary C series has always represented the pinnacle of Italian-made carbon engineering – Rouleur visits Cambiago to find out why the new C72 is its most classic and yet futuristic bike to...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-journal/holding-the-ace-inside-the-new-colnago-c72
1 day ago
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A tough day for the young Italian
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Giulio Pellizzari can win the Giro d'Italia – but not yet, not this year
The Giro d'Italia's second summit finish confirmed that the battle for pink will be between Jonas Vingegaard and Felix Gall – and also signalled the end of Giulio Pellizzari's hopes
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giulio-pellizzari-can-win-the-giro-ditalia-but-not-yet-not-this-year?tag=member
2 days ago
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Another missed stage
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'A very, very good try': Lidl-Trek's Giro of near misses continues
From Milan's frustrated sprints to Ciccone's dogged but foiled mountain bid, circumstance, rivals, and cruel fortune have conspired against the team that won six stages at last year’s Corsa Rosa
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/a-very-very-good-try-lidl-treks-giro-of-near-misses-continues?tag=member
2 days ago
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The full results from stage nine
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage nine results: Jonas Vingegaard doubles up on second summit finish
It's a second Apennine summit finish victory in three days for maglia rosa favourite
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-nine-results
2 days ago
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These are seriously light shoes
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DMT Pogi's Superlight and KR0 EVO Superlight
Inside DMT's lightest signature shoes — 195g for Pogačar, 215g for Groenewegen.
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-journal/dmt-pogis-superlight-and-kr0-evo-superlight
2 days ago
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The UAE winning machine is showing no signs of slowing...
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Circumstances change, but not the result: UAE-Team Emirates-XRG subject Giro d'Italia peloton to latest lesson and defeat
Every other team in the Giro d'Italia, barring Lotto Intermarché, have a significant numerical advantage over Team Emirates-XRG. But the status quo remains exactly the same.
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/circumstances-change-but-not-the-result-uae-team-emirates-xrg-subject-giro-ditalia-peloton-to-latest-lesson-and-defeat?tag=member
3 days ago
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The second summit finish of the race
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage nine preview: The Corno alle Scale awaits
The Apennines provided the first summit finish of the race. Now they deliver another – and Corno alle Scale's savage final ramps will test the Giro peloton once more
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-nine-preview
3 days ago
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Narváez is on fire
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage eight results: Jhonatan Narváez punches his way to second stage win
The Ecuadorian champion broke away from Andreas Leknessund on the steep muri on the road to Fermo
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-eight-results
3 days ago
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How much can Gall challenge Vingegaard?
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Jonas Vingegaard has a genuine rival at the Giro d'Italia in Felix Gall
Decathlon CMA CGM don't only have one GC star in Paul Seixas – Felix Gall showed on stage seven of the Giro d'Italia that he could be Jonas Vingegaard's closest rival in the coming weeks
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/jonas-vingegaard-has-a-genuine-rival-at-the-giro-ditalia-in-felix-gall?tag=member
4 days ago
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First GC blows of the 2026 Giro d'Italia
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage seven results: Jonas Vingegaard wins Blockhaus summit finish
The pre-race favourite won the stage, but Felix Gall was the surprise of the day, finishing only 13 seconds behind Vingegaard
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-seven-results
4 days ago
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Today's stage of the Giro is nearly 250 kilometres in length, making the retro vibe strong in this year's corsa rosa. But are such long stages really suited to the peloton of 2026? Read about Five Grand Tour stages that became legend:
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4 days ago
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The Blockhaus beckons
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage seven preview: Blockhaus summit finish
The longest stage of this year's race ends on one of Italy's most fearsome summit finishes
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-seven-preview
5 days ago
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What did you think of that finish?
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‘I don't get why we need such a complicated finish’ – When will cycling start listening to its riders?
Can we just have normal sprint parcours, please?
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/i-dont-get-why-we-need-such-a-complicated-finish-when-will-cycling-start-listening-to-its-riders?tag=member
5 days ago
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Bedlam again at the Giro d'Italia
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage six results: Davide Ballerini wins crash-marred sprint in Naples
Davide Ballerini (XDS Astana Team) won a frenzied sprint to win stage six of the Giro d'Italia in Naples, ahead of Jasper Stuyven and Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step). The Italian makes it two wins fo...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-six-results
5 days ago
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How it went down
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Crashes, deviations and comebacks: Did anyone actually want to win bizarre Giro d'Italia stage 5?
A pantomimic voyage from Praia a Mara to Potenza made for stressful racing for Bahrain Victorious and UAE Team Emirates-XRG, but excellent viewing for everyone else. Rouleur dives back into the carnag...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/crashes-deviations-and-comebacks-did-anyone-actually-want-to-win-bizarre-giro-ditalia-stage-5?tag=member
6 days ago
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What a crazy stage!
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage five results: Igor Arrieta wins despite crash and wrong turn
Igor Arrieta re-caught fellow breakaway rider, Afonso Eulálio, who had also crashed during the finale of the stage, in the final 100 metres to win
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-five-results
6 days ago
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Can the Dutchman complete the Grand Tour stage set?
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Wout Poels is guiding Unibet Rose Rockets through their first Grand Tour: 'We're not here to go from A to B'
The team of Dylan Groenewegen count five Grand Tour debutants, but just like their jersey design and their social media presence, the Rockets intend on disrupting the natural order of the Giro d'Itali...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/wout-poels-is-guiding-unibet-rose-rockets-through-their-first-grand-tour-were-not-here-to-go-from-a-to-b?tag=member
6 days ago
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A good chance for the break
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage five preview: Breakaway beckons in the Basilicata region
The peloton tackles over two-hundred kilometres of rolling hills from Praia a Mare to Potenza, facing the biggest elevation gain yet in this year’s Giro d’Italia
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-five-preview
7 days ago
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The Christen-Narvaez combo won the stage
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Reduced but not weakened: UAE Team Emirates-XRG silence Giro d'Italia sceptics
Movistar will be smarting that they didn't pull off victory on stage four, but UAE Team Emirates-XRG played the best tactics at the right moment.
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/reduced-but-not-weakened-uae-team-emirates-xrg-silence-giro-ditalia-sceptics?tag=member
7 days ago
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What a stage!
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage four results: Jhonatan Narvaez storms to victory in Cosenza
Giulio Ciccone moves into the pink jersey on a dramatic first day in Italy
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-four-results
7 days ago
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The brand has shaved off 400g from its wheelset
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Zipp 202 NSW: a 1,090g answer to aero's climbing problem
Zipp's lightest wheelset shaves more than 400g off its predecessor — built for the days when weight matters more than aerodynamics
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-journal/zipp-202-nsw-a-1-090g-answer-to-aeros-climbing-problem
7 days ago
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Who can match them?
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'This is something amazing': Soudal Quick-Step are cycling's best sprint team once again
Two wins in two sprints for Paul Magnier. With Tim Merlier also returning to competition, no other team in the world can match Soudal Quick-Step's sprint firepower
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/this-is-something-amazing-soudal-quick-step-are-cyclings-best-sprint-team-once-again?tag=member
9 days ago
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Two stage wins in three days for the Frenchman
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage three results: Paul Magnier takes a second stage win
Paul Magnier outsprinted Jonathan Milan and Dylan Gronewegen on day three to secure the maglia ciclamino in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-three-results
9 days ago
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Sunday is the final stage in Bulgaria
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage three preview: Fastmen back in action
The final day in Bulgaria hands the star sprinters another opportunity with a false flat run-in to the capital
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-three-preview
9 days ago
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The Visma rider was full of attacking intent on stage two
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Jonas Vingegaard isn’t boring: Why the Dane’s aggression deserves more credit
Despite there being no time gaps between those who avoided the day’s big crash, the Giro d’Italia general classification lit up on stage two. But what does Vingegaard’s attack indicate for the rest of...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/jonas-vingegaard-isn-t-boring-why-the-dane-s-aggression-deserves-more-credit?tag=member
10 days ago
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A number of riders went down
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Over before it began: more riders crash out of Giro d'Italia, with UAE worst off
This is not what Bulgaria signed up for when they opted to bring the Giro d'Italia to their country. Instead of memories of riding through stunning scenery and quaint towns and cities, the lasting ima...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/over-before-it-began-more-riders-crash-out-of-giro-ditalia-with-uae-worst-off?tag=member
10 days ago
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Bedlam at the Giro
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage two results: Guillermo Thomas Silva wins chaotic stage
The Uruguayan wins a crash-marred stage to to Veliko Tarnovo / Велико Търново
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-two-results
10 days ago
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There's certainly more to come from the young sprinter
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Paul Magnier takes first Grand Tour stage victory – and cycling knows it's just the start
The Soudal Quick-Step rider avoided a late crash in the final kilometre to beat Tobias Lund Andresen in the closing metres, as well as pre-race favourite Jonathan Milan
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/paul-magnier-takes-first-grand-tour-stage-victory-and-cycling-knows-its-just-the-start?tag=member
11 days ago
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A punchy finale awaits
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage two preview: Puncheurs paradise
With three classified climbs and an uphill finish, day two is a typically explosive Giro stage which promises a smorgasbord of options at the line: will we see a breakaway, a late attacker, or a small...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-two-preview
11 days ago
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Ethan Vernon came third on stage one in Burgas on Friday
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‘I hope my momentum snowballs into winning a stage’: Could Ethan Vernon be the Giro d’Italia’s new sprint star?
The 25-year-old fastman is optimistic ahead of this year's race, and rightly so. Vernon has been knocking on the door of the greats all season, and shows no sign of slowing down...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/i-hope-my-momentum-snowballs-into-winning-a-stage-could-ethan-vernon-be-the-giro-d-italia-s-new-sprint-star?tag=member
11 days ago
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Magnier claims the first maglia rosa
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Giro d'Italia 2026 stage one results: Paul Magnier wins in Burgas
The 22-year-old Magnier claims the first pink jersey of this year's race
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/giro-ditalia-2026-stage-one-results
11 days ago
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The Rockets are ready lift off in Bulgaria
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Raring daring Rockets: The vision behind cycling's modern success story
Unibet Rose Rockets, formerly Tour de Tietema, are blazing a trail in bike racing as a team which puts content creation at the forefront. From three friends making fun YouTube videos about pizza, to a...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/raring-daring-rockets-the-vision-behind-cyclings-modern-success-story?tag=member
12 days ago
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The former champion is lining up in Bulgaria on Friday
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'It was a life-changing experience': Jai Hindley on winning the Giro and why Italy is the best place to ride a bike
The 2022 Giro d’Italia winner on his hidden talent for cooking, spending Christmas at home in Australia and his love for Outkast and Tame Impala
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/it-was-a-life-changing-experience-jai-hindley-on-winning-the-giro-and-why-italy-is-the-best-place-to-ride-a-bike?tag=member
13 days ago
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“In straight line speed, it’s incredibly fast – it cuts through the wind really well"
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Winspace M6: disrupting the status quo
The story behind the Chinese brand's latest bike
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-journal/winspace
18 days ago
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UAE reshuffle pre-Giro
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‘Visma are the indisputable favourites’: UAE Team Emirates-XRG forced into Giro d’Italia rethink after João Almeida ruled out
Joxean Fernández Matxin tells Rouleur that UAE will now back Adam Yates who will be vying to keep the maglia rosa in the family after his brother's win in 2025
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/visma-are-the-indisputable-favourites-uae-team-emirates-xrg-forced-into-giro-d-italia-rethink-after-joao-almeida-ruled-out?tag=member
20 days ago
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Win Liège on Sunday ✅ Make Romandie debut on Tuesday ✅
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The picky cannibal: Pogačar brings stardust to Tour de Romandie
The world champion brings some much-needed attention to what used to be key build-up race to the Tour de France
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/the-picky-cannibal-pogacar-brings-stardust-to-tour-de-romandie?tag=member
22 days ago
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What a rivalry
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Paul Seixas gets close to the sun – and doesn’t burn. Tadej Pogačar has a new rival
The 19-year-old Frenchman finishes second to the world champion at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/paul-seixas-gets-close-to-the-sun-and-doesn-t-burn-tadej-pogacar-has-a-new-rival?tag=member
23 days ago
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Two impressive performances
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Cruelty and promise: how the youngest lit up the oldest Monument
Paula Blasi, 23, and Isabella Holmgren, 20, finished fifth and sixth at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and showed they could be Ardennes stars in the years to come
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/cruelty-and-promise-how-the-youngest-lit-up-the-oldest-monument?tag=member
23 days ago
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Will Seixas match Pogačar?
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Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 men’s preview: the showdown between Pogačar and Seixas
Rouleur looks at route and the contenders for the fourth Monument of the season
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/liege-bastogne-liege-2026-men-s-preview-the-showdown-between-pogacar-and-seixas
24 days ago
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Will Demi Vollering continue her run of dominance?
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Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes 2026 preview: who will win La Doyenne?
Rouleur examines the favourites for Sunday’s Monument
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/liege-bastogne-liege-2026-women-s-preview
24 days ago
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The new collection
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ASSOS MILLE/UMA GT collection: 'subtle construction improvements that deliver noticeable gains'
The endurance range is fortified with new fabrics and features for more comfort, increased breathability, an even better fit and a cleaner silhouette
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/desire-journal/assos
25 days ago
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Get to know the rider from Sidcup
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'I like the tough days' - Joe Blackmore on winning L'Avenir, riding with Froomey and Tour dreams
The south London-raised former off-roader on riding with Chris Froome, fuelling with custard creams and terrible golf swings
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/i-like-the-tough-days-joe-blackmore-on-winning-lavenir-riding-with-froomey-and-tour-dreams?tag=member
26 days ago
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Another Vollering masterclass
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Tadej Pogačar-esque: Demi Vollering is looking unstoppable this spring
As if the Tour of Flanders wasn't proof enough of resounding form, the Dutchwoman flew to victory yet again at La Flèche Wallone. The gap between the best and the rest is getting bigger... can anyone ...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/tadej-pogacar-esque-demi-vollering-is-looking-unstoppable-this-spring?tag=member
27 days ago
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What can he do on Sunday?
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'I’m strong when it's hard': Seixas conquers the Mur – but can he topple Pogačar at Liège?
The 19-year-old French rider produced at masterclass to win atop the Mur de Huy
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/paul-seixas-wins-la-fleche-wallonne?tag=member
27 days ago
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Haute Route Alps – road cycling’s most iconic challenge Read more about the event and receive an exclusive discount here:
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Haute Route Alps – road cycling’s most iconic challenge
Haute Route is the closest an amateur can get to living the life of a professional cyclist. Its multi-day events are like being part of the WorldTour peloton, taking in some of the sport’s most hallow...
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/rouleur-explore/haute-route-alps-road-cycling-s-most-iconic-challenge
27 days ago
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What a win
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'I realised that this crazy race is a race for me': Roubaix crowns Koch its latest queen
The FDJ-United Suez rider stunned Visma-Lease a Bike's Marianne Vos and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in a dramatic sprint finale.
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/i-realised-that-this-crazy-race-is-a-race-for-me-roubaix-crowns-koch-its-latest-queen?tag=member
about 1 month ago
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He'll be back
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Paris-Roubaix: Tadej Pogačar's new Achilles heel
The world champion was second to Wout van Aert on Sunday, but he showed, yet again, that he can win the cobbled Monument
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/the-new-achilles-heel-roubaix-is-the-new-sanremo-for-tadej-pogacar?tag=member
about 1 month ago
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