Rouleur Performance

Buy now, pay later: the cost of fatigue at a Grand Tour

Tadej Pogačar is seemingly coasting to his first Giro d’Italia title. What can stop him? Maybe a crazy attack in the first week whose residue of fa...

Is mobility the answer to becoming a better cyclist?

Tight muscles, regular injuries, or discomfort when cycling? Stretching and mobility might the answer to solving those problems. Rouleur finds out ...

How to master travelling with your bike

This summer’s cycling adventure in foreign climes will run smoother and be that bit more enjoyable if you heed our travel advice with special input...

Why I ride: Chase the Sun founder, Olly Moore

Chase the Sun is an annual event that takes place on summer solstice, but the founder’s love for the bicycle goes far beyond this one-day adventure

Paris-Roubaix performance: What do cobbles do to the human body?

The brutal pavé of Paris-Roubaix is witness to staggering power outputs and shuddering vibrations. We examine the physical demands of conquering th...

Tyre pressure, experience and finding the cobbled rhythm: how John Degenkolb prepares for Paris-Roubaix

John Degenkolb won the 2015 edition of Paris-Roubaix during his annus mirabilis. He might be 35 but after coming so close in 2023, he’s still a con...

How to become a demon descender

Descending is an art form that can make or break your ride, especially when faced with the 30km-plus downhills of the Alps. Thankfully, it’s an art...

Consistency, goal setting, and resilience training: How to best prepare for your multi-day cycling event

Rouleur speaks to cycling coach Rob Lee about how to train your mind and body for back to back days in the saddle

'Looking to mimic riding the Alps? Pretend you’re in a headwind' - how to prepare yourself for long climbs

Whether you’re attending one of Rouleur’s incredible summer Alpine trips or hitting mountains elsewhere, there are proven ways to prep for 30km cli...

Fighting fatigue: why cycling fatigue is in the brain, not in a head unit

Data can assist progress in cycling. But the key driver is your brain and how you feel. That’s why it’s time to learn from Rolf Aldag and tap into ...

Fasted training: Does fast equal fast?

Hit racing weight and become a fat-burning machine? That’s the calling card of glycogen-depleted training. But, says a new study, it may not be all...