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'Always keep riding’ - looking back at Mat Hayman's remarkable 2016 Paris-Roubaix
Aged 37 and recovering from injuries sustained in a crash weeks before, Mathew Hayman took on the best Classics rider of his generation and won...
Bad luck and a blistering attack: talking points from Ronde van Vlaanderen
Rouleur dissects the action from the women’s race
De Ronde’s definitive ranking: how this year’s Tour of Flanders ordered the Big Four
Rouleur analyses the tactics that won and lost the 2026 men’s Monument
The fight of Flanders: Inside the mind of its latest victor
Demi Vollering found quiet in the chaos to take her first De Ronde triumph
‘De Ronde is going to be a regular part Remco’s schedule’ – Red Bull delight at best Flanders debut in eight years
Olympic champion was third behind Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel but demonstrated why there was so much excitement around his debut at the...
Tour of Flanders 2026: Tadej Pogačar equals record of De Ronde wins
The world champion defends Ronde van Vlaanderen crown finishing ahead of Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel
'It’s more stressful with Remco here': No one controls Flanders. Not even Pogačar
Why the principal act is welcoming his fellow long-range attacker at Ronde van Vlaanderen
‘Every year it gives me goosebumps’: Wout van Aert older, wiser, but excited as ever for Ronde van Vlaanderen
The Belgian may have ruled himself out of the favourites' conversation ahead of Tour of Flanders, but a happy Van Aert is a dangerous Van...
'I know my qualities, and that’s enough’ - Kopecky’s calm before the storm
Life would be a lot easier if we could all be as cool and collected as Lotte Kopecky. As all eyes turn to the hellingen...
The Return of De Ronde: who will win the men’s Tour of Flanders?
Rouleur take a look at the headline acts ahead of Sunday’s cobbled showcase
Tour of Flanders 2026 Women's preview: Who will win a wide-open De Ronde?
Rouleur picks out the contenders for the 2026 women’s Tour of Flanders. An eventful lead-up at the midweek Flemish classics has left the field open...
Itzulia Basque Country 2026 preview: Rising stars Del Toro and Seixas go head-to-head
Two of the peloton's exciting young GC riders line up in a competitive Basque Country line up, which includes Juan Ayuso, Primož Roglič and Antonio...
TECH
Classic kit: Inside Sportful’s 40-year love-affair with the hardest one-day races
The Italian brand, now the kit provider for Tudor Procycling Team, has been at the forefront of manufacturing apparel designed for wintery conditions for decades
New Fizik Kyros: a versatile helmet that’s ideal for year-round, multi-surface riding
Fizik has spent decades building a head-to-toe system for cyclists. With the Kyros, the Italian brand adds a compelling mid-range helmet option for riders who...
The fastest gravel rims are flat, says Roval, as it launches Terra Aero CLX wheel with unique ‘chopped aero speed shape’
A radical new rim shape is unveiled as Specialized’s component brand offers separate aero and lightweight options for the first time – 'the fastest gravel wheel...
House rules: why owning its own factory sets Factor apart
Owning its factory in Taiwan allows Factor to take risks, accelerate development and make decisions that would never survive a committee – chief engineer Graham...
Selle Italia's Opal White capsule collection allows its SLR range to be seen in a new light
A new opalescent cover paired with iridescent logos 'blends advanced engineering with a refined, luminous aesthetic' for the four saddles in the range – and there's...
New Pirelli P Zero Race TLR SL‑R: aerodynamics meets real-world speed
Pirelli enters the aero era with a new tyre that's claimed to save up to 15 watts over competitors – we rode it in Italy...
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
Felt is back with the Nexar – ‘the fastest and lightest aero bike we’ve ever made’
The originally US brand returns with an all-new aero platform that promises a big performance
Scribe Ultra: how a unique spoke profile is spearheading a new wave of wheel performance
A wavy carbon spoke design and access to a more advanced level of carbon fibre has resulted in a new range that delivers proven gains...
Power couples: why collabs with car brands are vanity projects – and why we need them
The launch of the Bugatti Factor ONE reignited the old debate – are collaborations with sports car brands just marketing exercises resulting in expensive bikes...
Meet Stride, Alex Dowsett’s new AI-powered app that wants to replace every other training platform
We talk to the people behind the new system that promises to bridge the gap between complex training software and the real lives of everyday...
Cannondale CAAD14: the return of an aluminium icon
"A classic, a love letter to our heritage" – the new CAAD14 goes back to its roots with a design that channels its glory days
EXPLORE & TRAVEL
The Peru Great Divide: Sisyphus in the Andes
A spectacular 1,600km ride through the Peruvian Andes embracing ancient civilisations, daunting mountain passes and guinea pigs. Will they make it to the end point in Abancay?
BikeHotels Südtirol: Routes between flavour and nature
Ride through postcard-perfect landscapes and authentic flavours: South Tyrol offers routes for every kind of cyclist, with hospitality designed for those travelling on two wheels
Langhe Monferrato Roero and Cuneo: Where motion meets emotion
A ride through the Langhe Monferrato Roero and the Cuneo area, where vineyards, historic towns and alpine climbs reveal a landscape shaped by culture and unforgettable sporting experiences
Scared of nothing, scared of everything: What it takes to ride round the world - twice over
Vedangi Kulkarni is an adventurer, endurance athlete and storyteller who finished her second round-the-world ride a few months ago. Kulkarni’s upbringing in the western state...
Tapestry of la Loire: gravel riding through vineyards and history
Home to the annual ‘Nature is Bike’ festival, Rouleur goes riding around Angers, in the heart of France’s Pays de la Loire region, to discover...
The Wild Mountains: A gallery capturing The Silk Road Mountain Race
The Silk Road Mountain Race is an unsupported, single-stage cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Covering 1,900-kilometres with 30,000m of climbing, it follows old...
The must-do road and gravel events around the world in 2026
From road to gravel, we're highlighting a selection of international events including Gran Fondos, group rides, stage tours, endurance challenges and more unique formats that...
From Vienna to Corfu in my father's wheeltracks
In 1978, my Dad set off from Vienna on a purple Reynolds 531 touring bike with his eyes set on Greece. 47 years later, I retraced his...
Ride five of the iconic Life Time gravel events on ROUVY
ROUVY has released five virtual gravel routes so you can experience riding some of the Life Time races from your own home
Exploring the epic Alpine passes of the Stelvio, Gavia and Fumero
Rouleur rides the iconic climbs of the Stelvio, Gavia and Fumero which make up the Stelvio Epic Rides challenge – an event created for true explorers of...
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
PERFORMANCE
Off-piste: Could cross-country skiing make you a better cyclist?
Following the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Rouleur explores the link between mountain training, snow, and cycling
I'm using Team EF Coaching to train for Mallorca 312 - here's what I have learnt so far
The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...
Fasting, night rides and praying: how professional cyclists continue to train during Ramadan
The Arab trailblazer, UAE Team ADQ's Safiya Alsayegh, talks to Rouleur about cycling and training during the month of Ramadan
Why dominant junior cyclists don't always become adult champions
A deep dive into development pathways, burnout, specialisation, and the long road from junior dominance to Grand Tour podiums
Microbial gains: How your gut health affects your cycling performance
Rouleur investigates the peloton’s most unlikely performance frontier, where marginal gains meet microbes, stool samples tell seasonal stories, and cycling’s obsession with speed runs headlong...
The countdown to Mallorca 312 begins – here's how I am preparing for the event
The goal: complete the full 312km loop in a single day. The reality: limited time, a busy life and a ticking clock — in part...
The power paradox: How cycling’s most important metric changed the sport
Understanding more about the numbers on your power meter
Balancing more than scales: how to fuel for riding, work and life
Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of fuelling properly for success in sport and a healthy life
The carbohydrate revolution: How fuelling sped up cycling
Nutrition brand Maurten is one reason why the WorldTour is faster than ever. But its hydrogel formula benefits all levels of rider. It’s time to wave goodbye to...
The muscle manifesto: Thinking beyond endurance
Rachel Neylan, ex-pro cyclist, Olympian, Performance Consultant & Coach discusses the importance of strength training for endurance athletes, showing why it's not only about the...
Broth, beans and 'The Bomb': Sean Fowler's 10 rules for winter wellness
From the Tour de France to Texas and Tokyo, veteran Lotto chef Sean Fowler reveals the foods, fasts and flavour boosters that’ll keep you healthy...
How to improve your VO2 max and threshold training this off-season
Rouleur takes a deep-dive into what underlines cycling performance and the metrics that matter for a productive off-season
NEW MAGAZINE
Rouleur Issue No. 138
Welcome to Rouleur 138, which celebrates the transformative power that bike riding has in our lives. We have an exclusive interview with the breakout star of 2025, UAE rider Isaac del Toro, plus Rouleur’s contributors have ridden in Scotland, California, the French Alps, Rwanda and the Dolomites, to enjoy the stunning landscapes of these regions, but also to show us the many different reasons we all love to ride.
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