RACING
Updates, stories and opinions from inside the world's greatest sport, written and captured by Rouleur journalists
Johan Museeuw — Last of the Flandriens
Triumph and disaster. Opportunities missed and taken. The career defining rides at the Ronde van Vlaanderen that made Johan Museeuw a legend in his homeland
Hennie Kuiper: The classic king’s speech
1975 world champion and multiple Monument-winner Hennie Kuiper on how the same qualities that enabled him to overcome a speech impediment also made him a...
The Beast, the Emperor and the Milkman: Q&A with Harry Pearson
Harry Pearson’s superb book on Belgium is an affectionate examination of the Spring Classics and, in particular, the Flandrians
Patrick Sercu: The Phenomenon
“Eddy and I complemented each other. I was the speed, he was the strength and we were friends.” At home with sixties six-day superstar, Patrick...
The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019 – Vote on the shortlist
It’s time for you to vote for the next three who will be inducted into the Cycling Hall of Fame at the 2019 Rouleur Classic.
Desire: Colnago 87 – Happy Birthday Ernesto
Synonymous with quality craftsmanship, style and perhaps even flamboyance – Colnago presents its namesake with a gold plated masterpiece.
Desire: S-Works – Meet SRAM RED eTap AXS
Hot on the heels of Campagnolo, SRAM launch RED eTap AXS 12-speed – the future of the bicycle drivetrain just landed.
Etoile de Bessèges, the tough season-opener bucking the trend
Hampsten, Kirsipuu and Halgand trade tales from France’s back-to-school race “keeping cycling in good tradition”
Philippa York’s Women’s Tour (pt 3): Egalitarianism
In this final extract from her feature on the 2018 Women’s Tour, Philippa York goes native with roadside spectators and considers what changing attitudes mean...
Desire: CHPT3 1.62 Jersey Jacket
If James Bond were to ride a bike, CHPT3 reckon they would have him covered. The 1.62 Jersey Jacket is designed to equip its wearer...
Rouleur podcast: Michael Woods, Nick Craig and more
Team EF Education First’s leader in Australia, cyclo-cross and MTB legend Nick Craig in the UK, plus our very own Stu Clapp in Essex…
Super Tough: Cyclo-cross 1962 style featuring Beryl Burton
“And there goes Pauline and I’m afraid if she carries on like that, her bicycle won’t last very much longer.” Superb vintage film of early...
Philippa York’s Women’s Tour (pt 2): Storey time
In this extract from her feature on the 2018 Women’s Tour, Philippa York joins the smallest team in the race, imparting advice as it heads...
The Enemy Within – part two
Eating disorders and mental health issues are as common in the peloton as in the rest of society. Former pro rider Ben Greenwood opens up...
Matt Seaton: Welcome to the Tub Club
Matt Seaton resisted pressure to fit tubular tyres for as long as he could. As a cyclo-cross racer it was inevitable he would submit eventually
Rouleur cover stories: issue 19.1 – Sierra Nevada by David Serrano
With Ag2r at the altitude performance centre high in the Spanish Sierra Nevada
Philippa York’s Women’s Tour (pt 1): It’s cool to be sweaty
In this extract from her feature on the 2018 Women’s Tour, Philippa York jumps into the race director’s car to trace the race through a...
Bob Jungels Q&A: “Being versatile is not always a gift”
Deceuninck-Quick Step’s Liège champion on targeting cobbled Classics, his distaste for the new Doyenne parcours and his memorable post-victory afterparty
How Deceuninck – Quick Step are trying to match their golden 2018
Our man at their camp in Calpe thought Quick Step would underperform in 2018. He’s still digesting humble pie. The question is, can Deceuninck possibly...
Rouleur podcast: Grand Tour preview, Radio Tour and more
Looking ahead to the Giro, Tour and Vuelta – what can we expect from the Big Three? Will Sky go out on a high?
The Enemy Within – part one
Eating disorders and mental health issues are as common in the peloton as in the rest of society. Former pro rider Ben Greenwood opens up...
Gallery: double vision at Berlin Six-Day
As the 2019 Berlin six-day approaches later this month, we look back to 2017 when native photographer Timm Kölln captured the 106th edition of the...
Philippa York on her return to a public life in cycling
In this extract from her feature on covering The Women’s Tour, Philippa York looks back on a return to public life, bike races and meeting...
What’s in the next issue? Rouleur issue 19.1 with Dan Martin
Plus Notes on Belgium, Sep Vanmarcke, Romain Bardet, Ned Boulting, Philippa York, Ag2r at altitude, Alex Dowsett, pre-Roubaix cobbled chaos and more
Reflections: the fellowship of the big ring
In this column from Rouleur 18.6, Matt Seaton considers the nature of friendships formed in cycling
The Knowledge: Ben O’Connor on appreciating the details
The Girona based Dimension Data rider tells us about the the things that make him tick
Philippa York: riding the bike again
In this extract from her feature on The Women’s Tour, Philippa York’s explains her recent on-off relationship with her own bike
Seaside CX: panoramas from the 2019 worlds course
The Danish will offer up their very own smörgåsbord of mud, wind and sweat when they host the world cyclo-cross championships in early February. Photographer Carsten...
Winning the worlds: Maurizio Fondriest guest column
The 1988 world champion recalls the controversial circumstances of his world title win and the significance of racing in the rainbow stripes
Sir Gary Verity Q&A – the cyclist behind Yorkshire’s big race obsession
The CEO of Welcome to Yorkshire tells Rouleur about his cafe rides in the Dales, his language skills and sheep farming
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