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Finding home in the Caucasus mountains: A journey through Georgia’s wild landscapes

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

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The land of ice and fire: Exploring Iceland’s untamed Highlands by gravel bike

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...

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The must-ride mountain passes in Italy: where they are, the numbers, and the Strava records

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

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Chased by adventure: Cycling from the Dolomites to Lake Garda on Trentino's DoGa trail

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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Why Mallorca 312 needs to be on your cycling sportive bucket list

Why Mallorca 312 needs to be on your cycling sportive bucket list

Eight thousand cyclists take part in this event each year, making it one of the most Europe’s most popular cycle sportives

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Explore: On the roads of the stone king

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...

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Cycling in the French Alps: the legendary climbs you should conquer

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

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Exploring the Basque Country by bike and surfboard

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...

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The road to Formentor lighthouse in Mallorca, Spain

The best cycling climbs in Mallorca

Rouleur looks at the top 10 climbs in cycling’s most famous holiday destination in Spain

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Why Nice makes the perfect cycling destination

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 

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Three cyclists cycling along a road in Mallorca, Spain, that leads to Formentor lighthouse with the Mediterranean sea in the background

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

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Return to La Planche with Fabio Aru

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...

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Cycling in France: Everything you need to know

Cycling in France: Everything you need to know

How to get there, where to stay, climbs to conquer, and sportives to take part in 

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The best cycling holidays: top locations to consider from around the world

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

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Riding towards one million: How World Bicycle Relief's work is changing lives

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...

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Turin: The city at the foot of the Alps

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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Hitting the trails at the Traka

Hitting the trails at the Traka

Girona, in Catalunya, is well known for being a road racing mecca, but it also hosts a thriving off-road scene, and one of the biggest...

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The road to the Olympics with World Bicycle Relief

The road to the Olympics with World Bicycle Relief

Cycle from Geneva to Paris ahead of the men’s Olympic Road Race 

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Ultra Lajkonik - Poland’s ‘magical’ ultra-endurance race

Ultra Lajkonik - Poland’s ‘magical’ ultra-endurance race

Taking place at the end of April, Ultra Lajkonik is an ultra-endurance race that uncovers Poland’s natural beauty 

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Explore: The most Pyrenean climb

Explore: The most Pyrenean climb

Not far from the Costa Brava’s coastline and just a few kilometres from the city of Girona, Vallter 2000 is a popular ski resort that...

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Multi-day cycling trips: Tips to optimise your bike and kit for back-to-back days

Multi-day cycling trips: Tips to optimise your bike and kit for back-to-back days

What to pack, the dos and don'ts of tyres, how not to get lost and many other essential pieces of information to help you plan your...

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Col d’Izoard: A mountain in the shadows of Tour giants

Col d’Izoard: A mountain in the shadows of Tour giants

Rouleur reflects on the tales of the Col d'Izoard, the alps fifth highest mountain pass

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Explore: The wildest race

Explore: The wildest race

Kenya’s Maasai Mara is not your usual setting for a four-day gravel event, but that’s all part of the intrigue. From elephants stopping the race to...

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Explore: My Verona

Explore: My Verona

With natural beauty and history, Verona is a top destination for those who love cycling in breathtaking locations. Rouleur meets the company who are turning...

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What goes into making a 3,364km cycle route across eight countries?

What goes into making a 3,364km cycle route across eight countries?

The Trans Dinarica cycle route across the Western Balkans opens this July

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Explore: All the colours of Autumn in Treviso

Explore: All the colours of Autumn in Treviso

Take a little bit of cycling history, mix in a warm day at the end of the cycling season, some beautiful scenery and a couple...

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Explore: Eight beautiful islands, one island-hopping adventure across the Canaries

Explore: Eight beautiful islands, one island-hopping adventure across the Canaries

Pol Tarrés and Lina Bo set out on a challenge to ride all eight of the Canary Islands in just eight days, traversing the diverse...

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The Midnight Sun: Riding FNLD GRVL

The Midnight Sun: Riding FNLD GRVL

The inaugural edition of FNLD GRVL, a gravel race founded by Finnish Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas and his partner Tiffany Cromwell, a professional cyclist...

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Explore: A match made in heaven

Explore: A match made in heaven

Taking one of the most exciting new bikes of the year on one of the most demanding recent Tour de France stages is a foolproof recipe...

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Pico Aneto: The future is melting

Pico Aneto: The future is melting

Velocio ambassadors Jack Thompson, Ricard Calmet and Alba Xandri saw the impacts of a warming planet first-hand when they journeyed to Pico Aneto, the highest...

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