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L'Empordà: where wine pairs with gravel
Marta Cortizas, sommelier at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, explores the Empordà DO on a gravel route through vineyards
Tour of Menorca: three days, two climbs, one beautiful Balearic experience
For 25 years the 'Volta' has mixed drystone lanes, tranquil towns and friendly chaos in Mahon with celebrity guests and surprisingly hard hill-climbs
The perfect ride: circumnavigating the western end of Saint-Gotthard Massif
Instagram star Deby Brunold has become famous for the challenging rides she has donearound the world, in places like Colombia, Morocco and Japan, with her motto: ‘not...
Climbs of passion: Five of our favourite cycling ascents
Climbs hold a special significance for cyclists. There’s something about the elemental battle between rider and gravity that sets them apart. Oh, and the views...
Explore Mallorca’s toughest climbs on Rouvy
ROUVY has a number of virtual routes so you can experience riding in Mallorca from your own home
Beauty has no mercy for the brave - Inside the Race around Rwanda 2025
The Race Around Rwanda is a 1,000-kilometre bikepacking race in which its competitors face adversity and challenge, but emerge stronger for the experience. Rouleur gets...
A mountain to climb - tackling the Étape du Tour de France avec Zwift 2025
2025 saw the first ever edition of the Étape du Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, which offered the opportunity to ride the hardest stage...
Layers of history - Riding Highway 33 to Reyes Peak
Highway 33, which heads skywards to its summit at Reyes Peak, is the longest road climb in California. But it is not the stats that make this...
'You’re here right now, enjoy the moment' - Riding in Perthshire with Chris Hoy
Rouleur joins Sir Chris Hoy for three days’ riding on stunning roads in the beautiful landscapes and idiosyncratic weather systems of Perthshire
Three days in heaven: Riding the 'Supermaratona'
The 'Supermaratona' is a 285km itinerary which links every one of the 13 climbs ever used in the Maratona dles Dolomites gran fondo. Rouleur went...
Riding the Basque Country - A Land of Wild Beauty
The Grand Départ of the 2023 Tour de France took place in the Basque Country, and was a spectacular celebration of both bike racing and...
Missed the Dirty Reiver? Focal Events has three more UK gravel events for you
From the the iconic Dirty Reiver, to the long distance SCOTT Frontier 300, to the high-speed challenge of Dalby Grit, and the festival-flavoured Gravel Enduro...
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
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
Cycling in Italy: A guide to riding in one of cycling's most beautiful heartlands
All the information for planning your cycling trip to Italy
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