"What is this endless fascination with going fast? The need for speed may have been as asset in days of yore when catching prey –...

From a series published in Rouleur magazine and in his excellent book Vélo, Paul Fournel’s definitions: baroudeur, sprinter, climber and, of course, rouleur. Read by Ben...

Land's End to John o'Groats the long way round, and letting go of the competitive urge

Are you sitting uncomfortably? The hidden condition of labial issues and corrective surgery affecting many top women racers. From Rouleur issue 101, by Orla Chennaoui....

"Yes, I still get the odd looks if I cycle in shorts, or if I'm red faced and sweating, but instead of lowering my eyes,...

Four doyennes of the cycling world share their past experiences and their visions for the future. Lizzie Deignan, Fran Millar and Monica Santini in conversation...

Florence to Rome on the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route starting in Canterbury. Emilio has a mission of his own. Advance warning: listening to this episode...

Riding in the rain is grim. Racing in the rain is treacherous. Matt Seaton's easy on pedalling through precipitation from issue 6 of Rouleur magazine. "Never...

In 1973, Zoltan Elekes arrived in Plymouth from Romania to ride the Milk Race. It would be 22 years before he saw home again. Emma...

“Ignoring the injuries he sustained on Whitsunday in Madgeburg, world champion Robl took to the start line Whit Monday, June 1 1903 in Brandenburg. He won...

Concussion protocol has improved within pro bike racing in recent years, but is still not mandatory.  The debilitating and potentially lifetime consequences of head injuries...

Tucked away in a warren of testing cub­icles and curious contraptions, we find Franco Rigolon hard at work. His job involves making just one thing,...

It is late summer 2015 and nobody knows that Tom Dumoulin is on the verge of a breakthrough. Not the 24 year-old Dutchman himself, nor...

The Jumbo-Visma superstar on his fight for fitness, mental focus, vying with Van der Poel and secret porridge

Ever wondered what it’s like to blood dope? James Stout undertook a clinical trial to find out. He did not enjoy the experiment, but his...

Daniel Stewart nearly made it as a pro cyclist. He recalls his time in cycling’s ratrace, its colourful characters, beauty and bleakness. The sport’s loss...

“You peer at this gleaming canvas of countries and you can see that the paint is still wet.” - Kwame Anthony Appiah, The Lies That...

"The longest stage of the 2013 Tour was conceived to test the most robust of hearts. Even before the terminal spike of Mont Ventoux, the...

This is the story of a big house in Belgium. Within its walls, along its corridors, through its communal kitchen...

We all have our favourite Tour de France out of the 106 editions of this legendary race.For many, 1989’s stunning turnaround by Greg LeMond of...

Teniel Campbell hails from Trinidad, not exactly a hotbed of world class cycling stars. But this determined talent is on... The post The Rouleur Longreads...

Wait, is that G? Zwift seems to be taking over the world right now. We go backstage with Mathieu van Der Poel at their film...

 The 2011 Paris-Roubaix winner Johan Vansummeren was forced to retire due to a diagnosis of heart problems, but he is still alive. Others were not...

What is there to love about Belgium? Not a lot, maybe, but there is at least one thing. For your listening pleasure, our latest Longreads...

Rouleur magazine for your ears. Gravel is now officially ‘a thing’, but is it a good thing? Rouleur’s look at this age-old discipline with the...