Just how good was Beryl Burton? Her achievements are well known - countless British and international titles, beating not just the best women but the best men in time trialling, setting records which lasted decades. But how does she compare with today’s best? A new biography aims to answer that questions, but also tell the extraordinary story of the woman who can stake a real claim to have been Britain’s greatest ever athlete. Author Jeremy Wilson joins Ian Parkinson on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur Conversations Beryl Burton - Britain's Greatest Athlete

News, issues and personalities from the world of pro cycling on Rouleur Conversations with presenter Ian Parkinson, and the very latest in technology and cycle science with Dan Cavallari on Rouleur Tech.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 Conversations: HVMN & ketones

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 Conversations: Rouleur 126, the Classics edition

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 Conversations: Peter Flax is living to ride

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.

Rouleur Conversations: Paris-Nice 2024

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 Conversations Beryl Burton - Britain's Greatest Athlete

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