The Rouleur Podcast

Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell take you inside a weekend in which against the odds Simon Yates completed the most remarkable of redemption stories, winning the maglia rosa on the Colle delle Finestre, the same mountain where he so heartbreakingly lost pink seven years ago. Rachel also spoke to some of the most exhausted riders in Rome, found out after-party plans and had a chinwag with some Mexican Isaac del Toro fans.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsSupport Rouleur by subscribing: rouleur.cc/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Jary goes inside the Lidl-Trek team car on a chaotic breakaway day – she discovered Mads Pedersen's favourite fuel, tried to understand the politics of the peloton and there were moments where she feared she may never make it to the stage finish in Bormio. She also got an insight on the best gastronomy the Trentino region has to offer from some local riders, found out what makes Richard Carapaz a fan favourite and spoke to Sam Bennett about why the sprinters are absolutely dreading the final mountain stages coming up. Spoiler alert: it isn't much fun in the gruppetto.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsSupport Rouleur by subscribing: rouleur.cc/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur's Chris Marshall-Bell explores the roads, culture and politics of the first-ever Grande Partenza taking place across the Adriatic Sea in Albania. Chris spent a few days riding through the beautiful rolling roads used in stage one, chatting to locals about all things from bike racing to the cult following of a British comedian, all to find out why 2025 was one of the most unique starts in the Giro d'Italia's history. From the vibrant liveliness of the capital of Tirana to the peaceful winding mountain roads, from the country's communist past, its multi-faith present, to the hopes of it being the next cycling holiday destination, Chris delves into the stories behind this fascinating Balkan country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from the 2025 edition of TRAKA, Rouleur writer Rachel Jary speaks to Canyon racers Rosa Klöser and Josie Millard about their journeys in the sport so far. Klöser comes from an academic background and shot to stardom after winning Unbound Gravel last year – she now rides on the road with Canyon//SRAM alongside racing gravel as a privateer. Josie is an ex-professional skateboarder who has switched to bike racing in the past season and she's already taking the gravel world by storm. They discuss how to get more female cyclists in to gravel racing, equality in the sport and why it's important to empower people to give events like the Traka a go.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Josie on Instagram: @josieloriFollow Rosa on Instagram: @rosaklsrSubscribe to Rouleur: rouleur.cc/subscribeWith thanks to Canyon for facilitating this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final instalment of Live at the Classics, Rouleur's Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell bring you all of the stories from inside the fabled Roubaix velodrome. They heard about mechanicals, wrong turns, saw more bloodied knees and blistered palms than they'd care to remember and Chris even got to ring the famous Roubaix lap bell. This was the view from cycling's greatest stadium over the Hell of the North weekend.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsSubscribe to Rouleur: rouleur.cc/subscribeWith thanks to the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen for helping us out with this podcast, find out more about them here: www.crvv.be/en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur's roving reporters Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell spent a day taking on the brutal but beautiful cobbles of Paris-Roubaix. Along the way, they asked the most important questions: Where are the goats? How many days in advance do you need to arrive to get a good spot in the Arenberg Forest? Can you fit more than five Oreos in the gaps between the cobbles? Is the Hell of the North really as hard as everyone makes out? And most importantly, can Chris beat Rachel in a sprint finish at the Roubaix velodrome? It was a big day out for both riders, but spoiler alert, they didn't take any Strava KOMs...Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsSubscribe to Rouleur: rouleur.cc/subscribeWith thanks to the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen for helping us out with this podcast, find out more about them here: www.crvv.be/en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From marzipan figures of bike racers, to frites and beers, to tired riders scratching their heads at how they can possibly beat Tadej Pogačar, these are Rouleur's Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell's dispatches from the Tour of Flanders.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsSubscribe to Rouleur: rouleur.cc/subscribeWith thanks to the Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen for helping us out with this podcast, find out more about them here: www.crvv.be/en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering sits down with Dr Marlon Lee Moncrieffe, to have a chat about his latest book, New Black Cyclones: Racism, Representation and Revolutions of Power in Cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt talk about the features in our latest magazine, Rouleur 134: the Classics edition. Featuring interviews with Lizzie Deignan, Sean Kelly, Andy Schleck, Rebecca Charlton and Rachel Jary.To get a 15 per cent discount off the price of a normal Rouleur subscription, go to www.rouleur.cc/subscribe and enter the code podcast15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur's tech editor Simon Smythe chats to Zwift CEO and founder Eric Min about the origins of his company, where they are now and what lies in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new edition of Rouleur out! Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt leaf through Rouleur 133 and discuss a few of the features. Also featuring input from Olympic road race and team pursuit champion Kristen Faulkner, Sean Kelly, Greg LeMond, cycling writer Felix Lowe, Jonathan Vaughters and Esra Tromp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with Groupama-FDJ rider, Grand Tour stage winner and former European time trial champion Stefan Küng at the Velofollies cycling exhibition in Kortrijk Belgium. They talk about his collaboration in the design and engineering process of Wilier Triestina's Supersonica SLR TT bike, and his career and ambitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maghalie Rochette is a Canadian professional cyclo-cross racer who dabbles in all cycling disciplines. She's a cyclo-cross World Cup winner and a multiple-time national champion, as well as a podcast host and successful gravel racer. In this episode, she talks about learning her trade on the colourful, chilly trails of Quebec, how she transitioned to race on the rainy mud of Belgium and why Mount Lemmon in Arizona will always hold a special place in her heart.This podcast is supported by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.io right now, add all items to your cart, and use promo code ROULEUR HRM at checkout to get yours today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Cruz is a philosophy professor, writer, and expedition cyclist. He has toured and raced bikes all over the world, completing rugged, remote, and challenging trips while combining them with cultural and historical element. In this episode he talks about the wildest and most meaningful places he's been, from getting kidnapped in Ethiopia to spending hours on his home roads in New England.This podcast is supported by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.io right now, add all items to your cart, and use promo code ROULEUR HRM at checkout to get yours today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt leaf through the latest edition of the magazine, Rouleur 132: Age & Experience, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering, tech editor Simon Smythe and photojournalist James Startt take a walk around Rouleur live, picking out their highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the summit of Alpe d'Huez in the Tour de France Femmes, to the country lanes of Derbyshire, to the smooth roads of Cape Town, this episode of 'From Where I Ride' features Canyon//SRAM road professional Alice Towers.This podcast is supported by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.io right now, add all items to your cart, and use promo code ROULEUR HRM at checkout to get yours today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's new magazine week! Editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt leaf through Rouleur 131: the Numbers edition and discuss the features, which include exclusive interviews with Kasia Niewiadoma, Romain Bardet and Victor Campenaerts, trips to Sweden, Iceland and Georgia, and a look at how numbers have taken over cycling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the Cycling in Flanders pop-up bar at the World Championships in Zurich, Rouleur writer Rachel Jary speaks to three-time Tour of Flanders winner Fabian Cancellara and CEO of Flanders Classics Tomas van den Spiegel all about cycling in Flanders. With the World Championships returning to Belgium in 2030, Cancellara and Van den Spiegel explain about what makes Flanders so special.To find out more about cycling in Flanders, visit: https://www.cyclinginflanders.cc/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach Rouleur Live 2024, which is going to be our biggest and best ever, we present the stage interview Matt Stephens did with Tour stage winner, world gravel champion and Milan-Sanremo champion Matej Mohorič at last year's Rouleur Live.To buy tickets, go to rouleur.cc and click on the 'Rouleur Live' link at the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur 130: Landscape is now landing with subscribers and available to buy at rouleur.cc. Editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss some of the features, including our exclusive interviews with Matteo Jorgenson and Alice Wood, plus rides in the Austrian Tyrol, Italian Alps, Alicante and Flanders.To subscribe, go to rouleur.cc/subscribe. The podcast details how to get a 15 per cent discount off the regular price.Tickets for Rouleur Live 2024 are here: https://www.rouleur.cc/pages/rouleur-live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur LIVE has become renowned as the off-season bash for the cycling industry, featuring talks with the sport's biggest names, exhibits from the biggest brands, and a passionate and knowledgeable audience and public (that's you). The 2024 edition will be our biggest and best ever, taking place at London's Truman Brewery between November 14-16 and featuring special guests like Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, Fabio Aru and Alejandro Valverde.To whet our listeners' appetites for Rouleur LIVE 2024, we're running some recordings of our stage shows from 2023. The first is a three-way conversation between the first three winners of Paris-Roubaix Femmes – Lizzie Deignan, Elisa Longo Borghini and Alison Jackson, a fascinating chat which conveys their very different characters, but also the bond that they share as the queens of the Queen of Classics.To buy tickets for Rouleur LIVE 2024, go to rouleur.cc and click on 'Rouleur Live' at the top of the page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering interviews cycling and active travel journalist Laura Laker about her excellent new book Potholes & Pavements: a Bumpy Ride on Britain's National Cycling Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stories and people within cycling are the sport's real asset. As bike racing grows each year, the gap between the riders and fans only getting bigger – Beyond the Bike is here to close that circle. There's a lot more to know about professional bike riders than you might think. Canyon//SRAM's Kasia Niewiadoma spent five years of her career chasing a victory. After countless podiums, she finally got the big win at La Flèche Wallonne in April this season and the success was a product of hard work, determination and grit. The Polish rider believes that that her ability to never give up on her dreams comes from her honest and humble beginnings, as well as the long and tough journey she's embarked on to make it to the top of the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt convene in Nice to discuss the big stories of the 2024 Tour de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss the second week of the 2024 Tour de France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edward Pickering is joined by James Startt and Rachel Jary, Rouleur's reporters on the ground at the Tour de France, to catch up on the racing, the culture, the landscape and the food and wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stories and people within cycling are the sport's real asset. As bike racing grows each year, the gap between the riders and fans only getting bigger – Beyond the Bike is here to close that circle. There's a lot more to know about professional bike riders than you might think.Growing up on a the small Danish island of Bornholm, known for its clifftop ruins, coastal views and vast forest, Magnus Cort was always going to feel at home in nature. In episode two of Beyond the Bike, he is open about his love for exploring and how that has impacted his journey in cycling to becoming one of the few riders to have stage wins in all three Grand Tours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stories and people within cycling are the sport's real asset. As bike racing grows each year, the gap between the riders and fans only getting bigger – Beyond the Bike is here to close that circle. There's a lot more to know about professional bike riders than you might think.Amity Rockwell burst onto the gravel scene when she won Unbound in 2019 and she's been picking up results ever since, winning the Traka 360 in Spain last year, a tough 360 kilometre gravel race in Girona. In episode three of Beyond the Bike, Amity is open about navigating the tricky world of social media and talks about how the gravel scene has evolved in the last decade. She was also honest about the challenges of the gravel racing 'privateer' model and the demands this places on athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss the new edition of the magazine, Rouleur 128: Tour de France Hommes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The stories and people within cycling are the sport's real asset. As bike racing grows each year, the gap between the riders and fans only getting bigger – Beyond the Bike is here to close that circle. There's a lot more to know about professional bike riders than you might think. In episode two, Tao Geoghegan Hart talks about growing up in London and maintaining a deep connection to the city and his roots. He also discusses maintaining balance and perspective while living life as a professional athlete and the challenges that come with this. Tao has a vision for a different future in cycling, working from the grassroots upwards, something that he plans to work on as his career progresses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hidden behind helmets and sunglasses, professional cyclists are often faceless when they are on their way to winning the world's biggest bike races. Have you ever wondered who they really are? How they got there? What has shaped them into the people they've become? What they do on their days off? Who they are away from the bike? Who they turn to when things don't go to plan? The stories and people within cycling are the sport's real asset. As bike racing grows each year, the gap between the riders and fans only getting bigger – Beyond the Bike is here to close that circle. There's a lot more to know about professional bike riders than you might think. While she might be best recognised as last year's Tour de France Femmes winner, Demi Vollering is much more than her race results. In this podcast, she talks to Rachel Jary about how her upbringing in the Netherlands shaped her into the determined athlete she is today, how she bases herself in the Swiss mountains and spends time hiking and camping in between races, as well as the responsibility that comes with becoming a spokesperson for women's sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur tech editor Simon Smythe interviews Michael Brandt, CEO of HVMN, on their product Ketone-IQ and its benefits for sporting performance and more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt leaf through the new edition of Rouleur, no.126, the Classics edition, and talk about the editorial highlights. This episode was recorded before Wout van Aert crashed out of Dwars door Vlaanderen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering is joined by Rachel Jary to discuss the weekend's Milan-Sanremo and Trofeo Binda events. Then in the main part of the podcast, Edward is joined by journalist and cyclist Peter Flax, former editor-in-chief of Bicycling Magazine, who has just published his book Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on Bicycle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and roving photojournalist James Startt were in Nice for the culmination of Paris-Nice. They review the race, chat with winner Matteo Jorgenson and seventh-placed Egan Bernal, and discuss where the race sits in terms of its prestige and history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first Rouleur magazine of 2024 is available now, no. 125, with the title 'Cycling will change the world!'Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt leaf through the new mag and discuss a few of the features, from exclusive interviews with Primož Roglič, Elisa Longo Borghini and Guillaume Martin, to a special set of features discussing active travel and how cycling will revolutionise the way we get around towns and cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt talk about the new edition of Rouleur, which has the theme and title 'the Colours of Cycling' and features exclusive interviews with Jonas Vingegaard and Annemiek van Vleuten. They are also joined by Herbie Sykes, who talks about the feature he contributed to the magazine on Filippo Pozzato's attempt to revolutionise Italian cycling, and there is audio from Sarah Ruggins, an inspiring runner-turned-cyclist who has faced down immense challenges in life and who went from cycling novice to riding the Transcontinental Race in just a few months.Subscribe to the magazine here: https://www.rouleur.cc/pages/subscribe and enter the code PODCAST15 to get 15 per cent off the regular price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Chris Hoy talks about the British Cycling success story of the last two decades and reflects on his own career with Matt Stephens, in this interview recorded on stage at Rouleur Live 2023. They also talk about the Lotus bikes that were on display at the show, the stunning Type 136 ebike and legendary Type 108. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering interviews Geraint Thomas, the 2018 Tour de France winner and the runner-up of this year's Giro d'Italia, on stage at Rouleur Live 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur Live is the best bike show in the world, and the 2023 edition was the best ever edition. Rouleur editor Edward Pickering joins photojournalist James Startt for a wander around the show, picking out a few highlights.Featuring:Puncheur: https://www.puncheur.be/Q36.5: https://www.q36-5.com/en-gb/Swi: https://www.swi-cycling.com/enRocket espresso: https://rocket-espresso.com/Bravur watches: https://bravurwatches.com/Lotus bikes: https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/type-136Ribble: https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/Condor: https://www.condorcycles.com/Pirelli: https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-gb/bikeCinelli: https://www.cinelli-milano.com/Canyon: https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/Mark Gunter photography awards: https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/the-mark-gunter-photo-awards-the-winnersRetro bike displays of Colnago and Bianchi. Bianchi bikes and jersey display courtesy of https://www.cicliartigianali.co.uk/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photographer James Startt leaf through the latest edition of Rouleur, no.123, the Futurology edition, which is hot off the presses and available to buy now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering is joined by photojournalist James Startt to discuss Il Lombardia and Paris-Tours, and their place in cycling's folklore, and follow up on the collapsed merger between Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-Quick Step. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss Art Cycle, the ongoing series in Rouleur magazine which explores the connection between cycling and art. They talk about a few of the works that have featured so far, and also talk about their own interest in art.Works discussed in depth:Loisirs: hommage à Louis David by Fernand Léger: https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/ressources/oeuvre/cAzzyoHyères, France by Henri Cartier-Bresson: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/286639James's photograph of the Paris-Nice peloton and wind turbines, Special Merit winner at the World Sports Press Photography Awards: http://jamesstartt.com/cycling/xraehf6dajxhcwgllklui6d2j4ujxtCiclista by Salvo: https://i-ac.eu/fr/expositions/24_in-situ/1983/183_SALVORestaurant at Bougival by Maurice de Vlaminck: https://galleryintell.com/artex/restaurant-de-la-machine-bougival-maurice-de-vlaminck/And Ed and James's recommendations:At the Moulin Rouge by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: https://www.artic.edu/artworks/61128/at-the-moulin-rougeNumber 1, 1950 by Jackson Pollock: https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.55819.htmlThe Large Glass by Marcel Duchamp: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/54149Waterlilies by Claude Monet: https://www.musee-orangerie.fr/en/node/197502Box Hill Road River by Richard Long: http://www.richardlong.org/index.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering chats with staff writer Rachel Jary and photojournalist James Startt about the recently concluded Vuelta a España. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt catch up to discuss the latest edition of Rouleur, number 122, the Travel Edition, which is out now. Subscribe at rouleur.cc/subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur staff writer Rachel Jary and Volata editor Olga Abalos preview the 2023 Vuelta a España. Olga gives her insight from on the ground in Barcelona a few days ahead of the race kicking off with a team time trial and Rachel also interviews Dominique Powers. Dominique was featured in Rouleur 121, the women's issue, as a leading female photographer in the cycling world. She talks about her project, The Leaders of Gravel, and gives tips on how to take the perfect portrait.Follow Rachel and Olga on Twitter: @racheljaryy (@rouleur) and @olga_abalos (@ccvolata)Follow Dominique on Instagram: @dominiquepowersSubscribe to Rouleur: https://www.rouleur.cc/pages/subscribeSubscribe to Volata: https://www.rouleur.cc/pages/volata-papel-y-digital-suscripcion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur staff writer Rachel Jary and Rouleur editor Edward Pickering reflect on the women's road race at the Glasgow World Championships, and Rachel interviews the top two riders, Lotte Kopecky and Demi Vollering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt fresh from their trip to Glasgow for the first weekend of the 'super' Worlds.Then we continue with our series of features built around our second women's edition, Rouleur 121: Close the Gap. Edward Pickering reflects on his piece 'Invisible Cycling Women' from Rouleur 121, and presents bike manufacturer Isla Rowntree's thoughts on why cycling design is inherently sexist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur writers Rachel Jary and India Paine, and Volata editor Olga Ábalos were on the ground for the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes and bring you this special report on the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and James Startt reflect on the men's Tour de France, which finished on Sunday. And Dan Cavallari speaks with Rob Gitelis, CEO of Factor Bikes, about their new O2 VAM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.