THE LATEST STORIES
Gravel World Championships 2024 preview: route and key contenders
Taking place on October 5 and 6, Rouleur evaluates the top contenders for the men's and women's titles
The long and the short: Inside the rise of cycling's mega-contracts
Rouleur speaks to those inside the transfer merry-go-round to find out why men's WorldTour riders are being handed longer and longer contracts
We will never be here again - a book by Svein Tuft
Richard Abraham shares more on his new book with former professional cyclist Svein Tuft
A World Championships in mourning
Rachel Jary reflects on a difficult week in Switzerland marked by the tragic passing of 18-year-old Swiss rider Muriel Furrer
‘A whole new can of worms’ - Will Ben O’Connor tackle one-day races after his breakthrough second place at the World Championships?
Usually not considered a one-day racer, the Australian rider finished with an unexpected silver medal in Zurich
Mathieu van der Poel: This is just the beginning of the Pogačar era
The dominance of the Slovenian rider at the World Championships gave little hope to his rivals who are still trying to work out how to beat...
How do you stop Tadej Pogačar? Rivals remain at a loss to cycling's most unanswerable question
Tadej Pogačar's rivals had no idea how to react to his 100km attack in Zurich, and they were left remonstrating with one another, cursing a lack...
A missed alarm, a ‘stupid’ attack and a dream come true - Tadej Pogačar is champion of the world
Inside the newly-crowned world champion's remarkable 100-kilometre solo attack on the roads of Zurich
‘This is a win of the head’ - It’s Lotte Kopecky’s world
The Belgian rider won her second consecutive world title in Zurich after a long day in torrid conditions
Emerging through the chaos: Kopecky capitalises on rivals' incoherence in World title defence
The Belgian came back from being dropped to double up on rainbow bands in miserable weather in Switzerland
‘Everyone wants to win on that team, which causes everyone to lose’ - Inside a Dutch disaster at the World Championships
Confusing and questionable tactics left pre-race favourite Demi Vollering with a fifth place finish – how did it all go so wrong?
‘There are discussions about whether it’s still appropriate’ - Are we coming to the end of an under-23 category in cycling?
UCI President David Lappartient confirmed that changes are being considered as riders entering and performing in the WorldTour are getting younger and younger
TECH
DT Swiss marks three decades in cycling with retro-inspired superlight wheelset
Flagship ARC 1100 DICUT DB climbing wheels are dressed to dazzle in silver hubs and spokes as the component brand celebrates its 30th birthday
BMC unveils latest Masterpiece version of the Teammachine R
The sleeker, darker edition of the Teammachine R is claimed to be BMC's pinnacle of performance
CeramicSpeed celebrates 20 years with ultra-exclusive anniversary OSPW RS system
The ultimate statement derailleur cage – hollow titanium 3D-printed pulleys, a dark prism commemorative logo and limited to just 200 pieces
New Ribble Allroad Ti: ‘state-of-the-art 3D printing with traditional construction techniques’
British brand aiming to push the boundaries of what's possible with titanium – both tech and price-wise
Brompton goes bigger: new upsized G Line aims to be ‘the most versatile bike in the world’
The new, go-anywhere folder also becomes the first Brompton with hydraulic disc brakes
Le Col moves into gravel and lifestyle with new ARC clothing range
British brand branches out with a collection designed for 'rides unbounded by time or terrain'
Cadex Max 40: Never choose between aero and lightweight again
Can a deep-section aero wheelset ever be the first choice for the mountains? The CADEX Max 40 has a 40mm rim but weighs an unbelievable 1,249g –...
Wattbike launches lower-priced Proton and Air smart bikes: ‘proven technology in a highly versatile format’
British brand aims to broaden its appeal with more versatile indoor trainers that bring it back into the sub-£2K category
Party like it’s 1994: Indurain’s Pinarello Espada joins Zwift for its 10th anniversary celebrations
The online training platform has a few surprises lined up to celebrate hitting double figures – plus new roads, new data displays, a new training camp,...
Campagnolo Super Record Wireless power meter review – the jewel in the crown of the world's most exclusive groupset
Say what you like about Campagnolo not being in the WorldTour any more but nobody can deny that Super Record is still the most prestigious...
Sarto unveils ‘Black Marble’ carbon finish, designed to add strength as well as style
Proprietary process manipulates an outer layer of unidirectional carbon fibre to create unique effect – and also enhance tube performance
Light, sporty and smart: Mahle's e-bike revolution
Mahle have been quietly revolutionising e-bikes for almost a decade, with their motors powering some of the most illustrious bike brands of all. Their new...
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LATEST ISSUE
No. 130 - Landscapes
Rouleur 130 is a celebration not only of cycling’s landscapes, but our relationship with them as cyclists. We’ve got features from places as diverse as Sweden, Alicante, Flanders and North Africa, as well as some explorations of landscape in a more abstract sense. Maybe we have missed out most of your own favourite landscapes, but that doesn’t matter. What’s important is that you read this magazine and work out how it translates to your own experience of cycling and landscape.
LATEST TRAVEL GUIDES
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
Exploring the Basque Country by bike and surfboard
The French Basque Country is an idiosyncratic region of green mountains and long beaches. Rouleur joins modern nomadic influencer Virginia Cancellieri for an exploration of...
The best cycling climbs in Mallorca
Rouleur looks at the top 10 climbs in cycling’s most famous holiday destination in Spain
Why Nice makes the perfect cycling destination
Nice, located on France’s beautiful Cote d’Azur coast, is a must-visit cycling destination all year round
Mallorca cycling: All you need to know about riding on the Balearic Island
East off the mainland of Spain is Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands, which has become a hotspot for cycling holidays
Return to La Planche with Fabio Aru
Italy’s Fabio Aru was a stage winner atop La Planche des Belles Filles in the 2017 Tour de France. Rouleur accompanies him as he returns...
Cycling in France: Everything you need to know
How to get there, where to stay, climbs to conquer, and sportives to take part in
The best cycling holidays: top locations to consider from around the world
From Europe to East Asia, Rouleur looks at the best places to go cycling on holiday
Riding towards one million: How World Bicycle Relief's work is changing lives
Dave Neiswander has spent the last 17 years with World Bicycle Relief, from being on the ground in Zambia, Africa, to being the CEO. He...
Turin: The city at the foot of the Alps
Both the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France will spend time in Piemonte this year. Rouleur takes a ride from the region’s capital city Turin...
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