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Updates, stories and opinions from inside the world's greatest sport, written and captured by Rouleur journalists

Generation game: building eTap-equipped custom bikes for kids

Generation game: building eTap-equipped custom bikes for kids

SRAM eTap for toddlers? Pat and Linette MacArthur build bespoke bikes for children – and the sky truly is the limit

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Artisans: seeing stars with HydroVision’s custom sunglasses

Artisans: seeing stars with HydroVision’s custom sunglasses

HydroVision supplies custom sunglasses to the stars, including the new British national champion, Connor Swift

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Regime change: why repressive dictatorships make rear derailleurs

Regime change: why repressive dictatorships make rear derailleurs

Mike Sweatman’s derailleur collection totals more than 1,400 and each design has its own story, from communist regimes to Mexican machine gun manufacturers

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Desire: Alludens Patron watch

Desire: Alludens Patron watch

Inspired by a generation of cycling stars from yesteryear comes this classy timepiece

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Casquette: in praise of the cotton cap

Casquette: in praise of the cotton cap

Prendas Ciclismo will use the Rouleur Classic to celebrate the humble cotton cap. Andy Storey tells Rouleur why the casquette deserves its time in the...

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Artisans: the vital motivation behind Fatcreations’ custom paintwork

Artisans: the vital motivation behind Fatcreations’ custom paintwork

The diagnosis of a serious heart condition forced former racer Alistair McLean to reconsider his relationship with the small custom paint business he set up

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Elite Fuoripista: the exquisite home trainer taking the bull by the horns

Elite Fuoripista: the exquisite home trainer taking the bull by the horns

The Ferrari of the training world – this is not just a home trainer, it’s a piece of sculptured furniture that should be on prominent...

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Driven: the CeramicSpeed groupset that’s caused a chain reaction

Driven: the CeramicSpeed groupset that’s caused a chain reaction

CeramicSpeed’s Chief Marketing Officer – Ben Powell discusses how they went from concept to prototype to them presenting it to the public for the first...

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Desire: CHPT3 VueltaData 1.26 Jersey

Desire: CHPT3 VueltaData 1.26 Jersey

Spain’s approach to Grand Tours is to ensure they’re a relaxed affair, riders enjoy racing without unnecessary stress. CHPT 3’s new VueltaData jersey mirrors that...

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Spoilsports Illustrated: Equipment condemned by the rulebook

Spoilsports Illustrated: Equipment condemned by the rulebook

Four classic examples of gear that fell foul of the UCI rulebook and were removed from professional road racing 

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Desire: Colnago C64 Le Col Edition

Desire: Colnago C64 Le Col Edition

When two become one. The anglo-latino collaboration of Colnago and Le Col that will quite literally have the heart racing

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Artisans: Optiek Van Gorp’s customised eyewear for the stars

Artisans: Optiek Van Gorp’s customised eyewear for the stars

Straight out of Classics Country is a company at the forefront of customising sunglasses. And as Optiek Van Gorp’s business grows, so too does the...

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Desire: Ashmei Croix de Fer jersey

Desire: Ashmei Croix de Fer jersey

In homage to the Croix de Fer alpine climb, Ashmei have launched their khaki merino wool blend jersey that’s sealed with the iron cross

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Desire: Legor Cicli time trial bike

Desire: Legor Cicli time trial bike

The motto, ‘no pain, no gain’ is no truer than when riding a time-trial. Mattia Paganotti founder of Legor bikes at least wants to bring...

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Nationals Pride: Connor Swift’s custom Genesis Zero SL

Nationals Pride: Connor Swift’s custom Genesis Zero SL

This is the custom painted Genesis Zero SL that British Champion Connor Swift will ride at the Tour of Britain in celebration of his national...

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Desire: Endura Pinstripe limited edition kit

Desire: Endura Pinstripe limited edition kit

A new type of Pinstripe suit that isn’t just for the office. Endura’s new limited edition kit that has your gel wrapper conundrums sorted

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Desire: Colnago 64 Gold Private Collection

Desire: Colnago 64 Gold Private Collection

Ernesto Colnago’s desire is for his bikes to deliver the ‘simplice’  look. The new C64 Gold Private Collection doesn’t just limit itself to simple, it’s simply...

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Desire: Sportful BodyFit Pro Light Jersey

Desire: Sportful BodyFit Pro Light Jersey

One for the weight weenies, Sportful have made a jersey so light riding along you’ll feel nothing but the breeze

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Desire: Katusha Light Rain Jacket

Desire: Katusha Light Rain Jacket

The matter of a good rain jacket is not to be taken lightly. It isn’t just about keeping the rain off you as Nathan Haas...

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Desire: Pelotan sunscreen

Desire: Pelotan sunscreen

No one wants to have to reapply whilst on the fly, that’s why Pelotan sun protection receives a lot of summer loving from us at...

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Desire: BBUC Copycat Capsule

Desire: BBUC Copycat Capsule

Unicorns amongst the peloton? The next generation of cycling kit is coming to the fore and you’ll either get it or you won’t

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Desire: Sako 7 – The Eighties Kit

Desire: Sako 7 – The Eighties Kit

Cycling kit made for the suckers of Golden Age Thinking. It is such a thing and for Sean Sako his new kit is all about...

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Desire: Prendas Ciclismo – Omloop Van Vlaanderen jersey

Desire: Prendas Ciclismo – Omloop Van Vlaanderen jersey

The unforgettable jersey from Prendas for their new Forgotten Races Collection

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Desire: MET Manta helmet

Desire: MET Manta helmet

Safe-T Advance Fit System is Met’s mantra for their new aero helmet that they promise will save you some watts

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Desire: Assos ForToni jersey

Desire: Assos ForToni jersey

A jersey to celebrate the meticulous desire by one man to revolutionise cycling kit

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Californian cubism: Giro Empire ACC Dazzle

Californian cubism: Giro Empire ACC Dazzle

Desire – If dazzling is your thing, then these new Giro Empires will grab your attention

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Sore point: Rapha Pro Team and Classic Saddles

Sore point: Rapha Pro Team and Classic Saddles

Desire – A bad saddle can be the bane of a cyclist’s life, finding the right one can be revolutionary. Rapha have taken the importance...

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Stay classy: Sportful BodyFit Classics Jersey

Stay classy: Sportful BodyFit Classics Jersey

If brushed fleece is good enough for Haussler then it’s good enough for us. New kit from Sportful that strikes the balance for the Classics

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California sole: the making of Giro’s Empire

California sole: the making of Giro’s Empire

Giro’s Empire shoe is a modern cycling design classic. But its genesis and success falls firmly at the feet of a Taylor Phinney whim and a couple...

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Culture Clubbed: Pippa York on cycling style

Culture Clubbed: Pippa York on cycling style

Italians, so stylish, aren’t they? So why are their jersey designs such a dog’s dinner? Pippa rages against the design

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