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THE LATEST STORIES
The crash that caused chaos: The Giro d'Italia has had an unexpected GC shake-up
On what was supposed to be a simple sprint finish, neither the fastmen nor many of the GC riders will be pleased with how the...
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 15 preview: Up and over Monte Grappa
A stage stacked full of climbing may not be enough to draw out the GC contenders, thanks to the long plateau to the finish
Victory by a thousand paper cuts: Can Isaac del Toro's bonus seconds strategy lead to a Giro d'Italia win?
The Mexican has been the most impressive GC rider so far in this Giro, but will face his toughest test in the high mountains next...
A sprint like no other: Mads Pedersen’s power rewrites uphill cycling rules
Lidl-Trek have five wins at the 2025 Giro d’Italia after Pedersen’s win on stage 13 in Vicenza
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 14 preview: Last sprint chance before Rome
The Giro's penultimate chance for the sprinters awaits on a flat finish in the Slovenian city of Nova Gorica
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...
‘Only he can do it’ - Is Wout van Aert the most valuable teammate in cycling?
Visma-Lease a Bike are getting into their stride at the Giro with their second stage win with Olav Kooij’s triumph in Viadana
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 13 preview: A steep and punchy finale
A testing finishing climb could draw out the GC contenders to claim vital seconds
‘Follow your instincts’ - Have the contenders been shown the blueprint to claim the Giro d’Italia?
Richard Carapaz launched an opportunistic move to claim stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia and climb up the GC
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 12 preview: A fast finish
An opportunity for the sprinters awaits on a flat run into Viadana
A tight GC and an intriguing parcours: the Giro d'Italia has been left perfectly poised
A rain-soaked time trial has done little to shed light on who will walk away with the maglia rosa in Rome
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 11 preview: A testing day in the Apennines
A difficult climbing day will pose a tricky physical and tactical test for the general classification contenders
TECH
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
Sidi Ergo 6 shoe review: legendary looks, premium performance and a new, wider fit
The Italian brand goes wide with the new Ergo – but does it risk losing the narrow-footed Sidi faithful?
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
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
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