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Where are they now? Emma Johansson is 'being the best me'
The Swedish star retired at her peak, but has few regrets about her life post-pro cycling.

Meet Seb Piquet, cycling's voice in the eye of the storm
Piquet helps to find order in the chaos of some of the world's biggest bike races.

How the pavé is prepared for Paris-Roubaix
Les Amis de Paris-Roubaix take care of the cobbles ... but only enough to make the race as hard as it is.

Was riding the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix really a good idea?
I don't do cobbles ... until I did do cobbles. It was a wonderful but probably one-time-only experience.

The healing power of a simple bike ride
A ride to quiet the mind was the best gift I could have given myself.

Behind the photo: How photographer Tim De Waele shot the Alaphilippe somersault
Tim De Waele was in the right place at the right time in Saturday's Strade Bianche for 'that picture'.

Meet Ben Tulett, part of the new wave at Ineos Grenadiers
The young Briton showed his potential in the hilly Classics last year, at just 19.

Marianne Vos: 'I am still determined to get the best out of myself'
In more than 15 years spent dominating the sport, Vos's perspective on cycling and on life has changed.

Bas Tietema: From YouTube star to the professional peloton
How a hit YouTube channel helped the Dutchman realise a life-long dream.

UCI announces 13 of the 14 cyclocross World Cups
The UCI Cyclocross World Cup goes to Benidorm next season and adds a safari park to the list as well.

'Cycling has given me so much' – A chat with Heinrich Haussler
At almost 38, 'Heino' still feels he has plenty to give back to the sport.

Meet Biniam Girmay – Eritrean sprinter, humble champion
Biniam Girmay is arguably the most talented Ertirean rider in the bunch right now. The sprinter and Classics rider has a bright future ah...