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‘The yellow card system isn’t changing anything’ - Is it really possible to make sprinting safer?
For the second time in the race, there was discourse surrounding fair sprinting after stage four of the Tour Down Under
‘My life has changed’ - Justine Ghekiere on 13 hour turbo sessions, Tour de France fame and helping Kopecky to rainbow stripes
From struggling in the peloton to winning a Grand Tour stage, the Belgian woman tells Rouleur about her whirlwind ride to the top of the...
The importance of instinct: Is a reliance on race radios impacting rider performance?
The third stage of the Tour Down Under saw a surprise victory from Javier Romo as other riders failed to react to the Movistar rider’s...
Tao Geoghegan Hart and reforms in cycling: ‘The sport really needs to make more impact on young people’
The British rider discusses sports politics, AI, and his thoughts going into his ninth season at a WorldTour pro
The anti-establishment: who can challenge the 'Big Six' of the men's WorldTour in 2025?
While six riders have dominated the top of the podium since the start of the 2020s, their supremacy can't last forever
‘Lighter, faster, stronger’ - Is 2025 going to be the year of Sam Welsford?
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s Australian sprinter opened his win tally at the Tour Down Under, and his teammates say this is just the beginning of a big...
‘I wasn’t the talent everyone thought I was going to be’ - Finn Fisher-Black is finding himself again at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
The Kiwi rider talks about managing expectations, why UAE Team Emirates wasn’t working for him and how he’s rediscovered his motivation
The power of success: How Canyon//SRAM-zondacrypto just keep getting better
The German WorldTour team took their first win of the season early at Tour Down Under with Chloe Dygert; a Tour de France Femmes victory,...
Men's Tour Down Under 2025 Preview - Who will take victory in the first WorldTour race of 2025?
Rouleur previews the opening race of the 2025 men’s WorldTour season
Heat training, pure instinct and learning to believe – Noemi Rüegg’s 'rocket' ride to the top
The Swiss rider outclimbed the favourites to win the Queen stage of this year’s Tour Down Under – many were surprised by her performance, but...
Simon Yates ready to find 'real improvement' in a new phase of his career
The British rider has spent his whole career so far with Jayco-Alula, but is now hoping the support of superteam Visma-Lease a Bike can spur...
How to outsmart the peloton – a lesson from Daniek Hengeveld
On a stage that was meant to be one for the sprinters, the Ceratizit-WNT rider surprised everyone on the first day of the Tour Down...
TECH
New Campagnolo Shamal Dual Profile – radical new rim shape for iconic name
The latest version of what is now Campagnolo's endurance wheel has a differentiated rim profile designed to improve performance in crosswinds while shorter spokes aim...
The best cycling shoes 2025: top road shoes reviewed
Show them a clean pair of heels with our guide to the best cycling shoes
Eric Min interview: why cycling in London drove me to create Zwift – and what Watopia has taught me in the 10 years since
The man behind the indoor cycling revolution tells Rouleur his origin story – and what's coming next
The best cycling sunglasses 2025: top glasses for road riding reviewed
Eyes on the prize with Rouleur's roundup of the sunglasses that we rate highest
New Pashley Roadfinder: a ‘timeless all-rounder’ that combines traditional steel with 21st-century tech
Reynolds 853 meets 3D-printed lugs in the 99-year-old British brand's all-new, all-road platform
Handmade in Italy and 6.7kg, but competitively priced and for the 'everyday rider' – the new Basso Sempre Veloce is a bike of big promises
The new flagship model from the Veneto brand promises to deliver for both the competitive rider and the connoisseur
2025 WorldTour kits – who's going through a purple patch, who's got the blues and where are the red flags?
As the teams gear up for the new season, we take a look at what they'll be wearing on the startline at the Tour Down...
The best road bikes - Tried and tested
From those proven in the professional peloton to more comfortable endurance options, if you’re in the market for a new road bike, these are the...
How Visma-Lease a Bike use Rouvy to prepare for the WorldTour season
Rouvy's new partnership with the Dutch team allows them to "prepare riders under real-world conditions"
Bike tech predictions for 2025 – lightweight is back, so are outrageous aero designs, there's a new 'WorldTour's most affordable bike' and Torx bolts rule
What can we expect to see on the start line in the coming season? Here's how we think the biggest trends of 2024 will develop
Hammerhead Karoo 3: Brighter screen, better buttons, and unrivaled navigation
Why Hammerhead's new computer stands out from the crowd
Tech writer Simon Smythe’s product highlights of 2024
The bikes and kit that impressed me most in the last year
LATEST ISSUE
No. 133
Is there any sport in which the protagonists are so high-flying in life as cycling? Rouleur 133 features interviews with Kristen Faulkner, Olympic gold medallist and Harvard graduate and Rosa Klöser, who won Unbound 200 and finished her PhD thesis in the same year. Plus: Monsieur Paris-Nice, Madame Paris-Nice, the fascinating tale of the Tour de France postcards, and much more.
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Taking on the Tour: Inside Cycle for MS’s four-day challenge
A four-day ride through the Pyrenees challenges cyclists to conquer iconic climbs while raising awareness for multiple sclerosis. Rouleur spoke to two riders who had...
‘Keep it simple, keep it local, and remember a good waterproof jacket’ – Tips on how to get into bikepacking
Rouleur speaks to the co-founder of Wild Cycles, John Heard, about how you can start your bikepacking adventure without even going too far away
The four faces of Mont Ventoux: A journey of pain and perseverance
The three roads up Mont Ventoux are well known and riding all three in a day is a popular challenge. But did you know there’s...
Beyond Girona: Discovering the gravel paths of Costa Brava with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio
South African cyclist Ashleigh Moolman Pasio has built both a home and business in the charming town of Banyoles, just outside of Girona. She shows...
Finding home in the Caucasus mountains: A journey through Georgia’s wild landscapes
A four-day adventure across the imposing peaks of the Caucasus, through a land of harsh landscapes and hospitable people
The land of ice and fire: Exploring Iceland’s untamed Highlands by gravel bike
The Highlands of Iceland are a dramatic landscape of volcanic terrain, contrasting colours, and some of the finest gravel and adventure riding in Europe. Rouleur...
The must-ride mountain passes in Italy: where they are, the numbers, and the Strava records
Italy is a playground for cyclists, especially those who love a long mountain climb with spectacular views
Chased by adventure: Cycling from the Dolomites to Lake Garda on Trentino's DoGa trail
From Malè to Riva del Garda, the DoGa trail in Trentino crosses four alpine valleys and covers 110 kilometres
Why Mallorca 312 needs to be on your cycling sportive bucket list
Eight thousand cyclists take part in this event each year, making it one of the most Europe’s most popular cycle sportives
Exploring Nice with Joe Dombrowski
Recently retired WorldTour professional Joe Dombrowski has made his home in Nice, where the Tour de France has recently held both its Grand Départ and...
Explore: On the roads of the stone king
Monviso towers above its neighbours on the Italy-France border and Rouleur took full advantage of road closures for motorised traffic to tackle four iconic climbs and...
Cycling in the French Alps: the legendary climbs you should conquer
A playground for cyclists, Rouleur looks at some of the best climbs in the French Alps
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