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THE LATEST STORIES
Courageous or crazy – Could different tactics have won Richard Carapaz the Giro d’Italia?
The EF Education-EasyPost rider made an attack early in the stage but failed to capitalise off his work, ending up third on the general classification
Opinion: UAE Team Emirates-XRG lost the Giro a long time before the Colle de Finestre
Isaac del Toro loses the pink jersey to Simon Yates who attacked on the legendary Colle delle Finestre
How to win a Grand Tour – Inside Visma-Lease a Bike’s tactical Giro masterclass
Simon Yates took the pink jersey on the penultimate day of racing after his team executed a perfect performance
‘It was Finestre where he lost everything, and Finestre where he won it all back’ - Simon Yates proves fairytale endings exist
The Visma-Lease a Bike rider rode into the pink jersey after stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, finally achieving redemption in the race which has...
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 21 preview: Roman finale
The Giro's final stage is one for the sprinters on a flat finish in the Italian capital
It’s not over until the Finestre is conquered: Giro’s Cima Coppi set to decide the maglia rosa
The race enters favoured terrain for second-place Richard Carapaz, can he use it to usurp the pink jersey Isaac del Toro?
Wind, fatigue and tactical blunders – Inside the Giro d’Italia attacks that never were
It was an anticlimactic stage 19 of La Corsa Rosa after many expected more explosive attacks to come on the mountainous route to Champoluc
Youth versus experience: Del Toro, Carapaz and the mano-a-mano battle for pink
Richard Carapaz and Isaac del Toro could not be in more contrasting phases of their careers. They will go head to head for a final...
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 20 preview: Colle delle Finestre
The last chance for the GC contenders comes on the fearsome slopes of the Colle delle Finestre, where the fight for the pink jersey will...
‘I’ll suffer mentally and physically’ - Isaac del Toro and the biggest test of his life
The 21-year-old has a pair mountain stages left at the Giro d’Italia which will decide whether he takes home the maglia rosa in Rome
‘Our dream went home, but we decided to fight’ - How Nico Denz turned Red Bull’s Giro around
The German rider took an impressive solo victory on stage 18 after coming to the Giro as a domestique for Primož Roglič
The Giro’s endgame is here: GC teams prepare for two days that will decide the destiny of the pink jersey
With nearly 10,000 metres of climbing ahead, Isaac del Toro braces for a ruthless Alpine showdown
TECH
Canyon x DT Swiss gravel suspension fork first ride review - Is this a gamechanger for gravel racing?
The German brand has unveiled all the details behind its latest innovation for gravel riding – Rouleur put it to the test at the Traka...
New Zipp 353 NSW and 303 SW wheels are the first with integrated tyre pressure sensors
AXS connectivity lights up Zipp's redesigned climbing wheel and its more rugged gravel-going counterpart
New Fizik Vega Carbon flagship road shoe: performance without edges thanks to an inside outsole and a more anatomical shape
New levels of contact and comfort were achieved by borrowing technology from rock-climbing shoes and testing it with Movistar team riders
First ride review: Is Argon 18’s Dark Matter the gravel bike that can do it all?
We put the Canadian brand's new bike to the test on the rolling roads of the Dirty Reiver gravel event
New Standert Kreissäge RS: ‘A bold reimagining of the aluminium race bike’ used by a UCI team
The Berlin brand's head of product development, Maxe Faschina, explains why the bike which is named after a circular saw and rhymes with 'lightsaber' is...
How Vision ushered in a 'new era of performance' with the Metron RS, its first all-carbon wheelset
The new pro-level wheels, available in two rim depths, feature carbon-fibre spokes and a seven per cent weight saving over its previous flagship model
'Dumbbells for the diaphragm' – can strengthening breathing muscles lead to faster riding?
Inspiratory muscle training has been around for almost 30 years and has been shown in studies to benefit cycling performance – could it breathe new...
‘Outdoor counts’ - Is this the start of a new era for Zwift?
The world-famous online training platform is now counting outdoor riding towards weekly goals - what does this mean for the future?
Selle Italia White Range: a pristine new look for the Italian brand's iconic saddles
Selle Italia's new collection is the latest in the line of saddles used by legends of the sport like Mathieu van der Poel, Marco Pantani...
New Factor Monza: can practicality triumph over prestige?
Amateur cyclists are addicted to pro-level bikes, but Factor is hoping to convince them that a sensible race bike is better for the 'everyday racer'...
New Colnago V5Rs: Subtle performance upgrades for the Italian brand’s all-round race bike
Tadej Pogačar likely to be riding new bike at Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Paris-Roubaix 2025 tech gallery: 35mm tyres, off-road groupsets and hacks to tackle the cobbles
All of the interesting tech we spotted before the men’s and women’s editions of the 2025 Hell of the North
LATEST ISSUE
Rouleur Issue No. 135 - Giro
Rouleur 135 is a celebration of the Giro d’Italia and of Italian cycling culture in all its texture, depth and meaning.
We talk to Richard Carapaz and Gianni Bugno, two of the riders to have won the maglia rosa, explore the Tuscan cities of Lucca and Pisa, linked by a time trial in the 2025 Giro, and enjoy the story of Il dio di Roserio, the greatest cycling novel in Italian literature.
The Giro is the most beautiful bike race in the world; Rouleur is the most beautiful magazine.
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LATEST TRAVEL GUIDES
Explore without borders: Behind the Giro’s stage finish in the border city of Gorizia
The twin cities of Gorizia and Nova Gorica straddle the border between Italy and Slovenia. Rouleur takes a couple of rides in a region with...
Maratona dles Dolomites: why Italy's grandest gran fondo takes your breath away like no other
Spectacular scenery, a punishing parcours spiked with high cols ridden by the heroes of the Giro – the Maratona has to be ridden to be...
Where the mountains meet the sky: exploring Sichuan on the 3T Extrema and Racemax Italia
Spending four days cycling through towering mountains, on gravel trails and immersed in the wild nature of Sichuan, reveals a side of China where modernity and tradition coexist
The descent of man: Exploring South Africa's roads with Safa Brian
Safa Brian is one of cycling’s most prominent YouTube stars, uploading spectacular videos of descending in iconic locations around the world. Rouleur joined him for a...
Vedangi Kulkarni: The woman who cycled around the world twice (and she's not finished yet)
The 26-year-old Indian cyclist has a record-breaking dream
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
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