The Rouleur Podcast

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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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11.10.2023

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: ...

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11.10.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Live from Rouleur Live 2023 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: ...
10.27.2023 Rouleur Conversations – Rouleur 123: the Futurology edition 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.
10.12.2023 Rouleur Conversations: End-of-season nostalgia, and the team merger that wasn't 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 ...
09.27.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Art Cycle 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 ...
09.22.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Vuelta a España 2023 review 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.
09.15.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Rouleur 122 – the Travel Issue, plus Canada & Vuelta 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.
08.24.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Vuelta a España preview and how to become a cycling photographer with Dominique Powers 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 ...
08.18.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Lotte Kopecky & Demi Vollering interviews + Women's Worlds Road Race 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 ...
08.10.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Glasgow Worlds men's road race & Isla Rowntree + Invisible Cycling Women from Rouleur 121 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: ...
08.02.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Tour de France Femmes 2023 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 ...
07.27.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Tour de France Hommes 2023 review & Factor O2 VAM 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 ...
07.18.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Tour de France Vulcania – St-Gervais, moto madness & James Witts on his new book Riding with the Rocketmen Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt for a look back over the middle week of the 2023 Tour de France. James was on a race moto the day that Tadej Pogačar was prevented from carrying through ...
07.12.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Tour de France Bilbao-Puy de Dôme & Pinarello Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt to chat about the first nine days of the 2023 Tour de France. And Dan Cavallari hosts the latest instalment of the Rouleur tech podcast with an interview of Pinarello's ...
07.06.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Return to the Puy de Dôme Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt catch up for a chat about the opening stages of the Tour de France. Then comes a special feature on the iconic Puy de Dôme, which makes its first appearance in the ...
06.30.2023 Rouleur Conversations: 2023 Tour de France preview & reflections Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss the 2023 Tour de France, its contenders and its route. They also share their own favourite memories of covering and following the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06.22.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Rouleur 120 – the Tours issue Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and roving photojournalist James Startt go in depth on the editorial highlights of Rouleur 120: the Tours issue, which is out now. Featuring: Tadej Pogačar, Miguel Indurain, Phil Liggett, the Puy de Dôme, Audrey Cordon-Ragot, Charlotte ...
06.15.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Dauphiné wrap & Ned Boulting interview Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt, who covered the Dauphiné from start to finish and shares his memories of the colour and landscape of the Alpine race. For the main part of the podcast, Ed interviews ...
06.08.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Dauphiné openers & the Impossible Slam Our man at the Dauphiné, James Startt, checks in with Rouleur editor Edward Pickering after the opening stages of the biggest Tour de France tune-up race. There's also discussion of the 'Impossible Slam' - the unprecedented feat of a team ...
06.01.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Giro wrap & Dauphiné preview Rouleur editor Edward Pickering is joined by photojournalist James Startt to reflect on the Giro d'Italia and its winner Primož Roglič, and to look ahead to the Critérium du Dauphiné. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.18.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Ryan Le Garrec on losing, and finding, himself in Morocco & Kask Elemento Rouleur editor Edward Pickering talks with Ryan Le Garrec, the filmmaker and photographer who contributed the feature 'Crossing the Divide' to the latest edition of the magazine. Le Garrec rode into Morocco, to deliberately get lost, and came back with ...
05.11.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Eyewitness reports from La Vuelta Feminina and Tro-Bro Léon Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with Olga Àbalos, the editor of Volata magazine, who covered the revamped Vuelta Feminina in its new May slot. Ed also speaks with Rouleur's roving photojournalist James Startt, who was on a race moto ...
05.04.2023 Rouleur Conversations: The Soul Magazine, featuring Remco Evenepoel, Victoria Pendleton, the soul of bike racing and more It's new magazine week! Rouleur 119: the Soul Edition, is now out, and editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt discuss some of the standout features of the magazine. We talk about James's interview and shoot with Remco Evenepoel and ...
04.27.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Classics wrap, Mur de Huy block party & Vuelta Feminina Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with GCN+ presenter Dan Lloyd for a final wrap on the 2023 Classics season. We also hear from James Startt, who spent a day on the Mur de Huy at Flèche Wallonne trying to ...
04.19.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Amstel Gold Race & Gorewear Rouleur editor Edward Pickering reflects on the Amstel Gold Races with photojournalist James Startt, and tech writer Dan Cavallari catches up with Amy Evans of Gorewear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.12.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Paris-Roubaix Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with Dan Lloyd of GCN+ to discuss the two incredible editions of Paris-Roubaix that happened over the weekend. He also chats with Rouleur staffers Rachel Jary and James Startt, who were on the ground ...
04.06.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Holy Week It's Holy Week in cycling, the sacred eight days incorporating the two biggest one-day races in the world: the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with staff writer Rachel Jary, who is in the thick ...
03.30.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Rouleur 118 - the Classics issue, Gent-Wevelgem, E3 & Zwift Hub Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and photojournalist James Startt talk about Rouleur 118: the Classics Issue, taking a deep dive into the Tour of Flanders and bike racing culture in cycling's biggest hotspot. They also discuss last weekend's E3 and Gent-Wevelgem ...
03.23.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Dan Lloyd interview, Milan-San Remo and Trofeo Binda Ahead of cobbled Classics season, Rouleur editor Edward Pickering chats with GCN+ presenter and commentator Dan Lloyd about his own history in the Classics and both look ahead to the big races to come. We also catch up with Rouleur's ...
03.16.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Paris-Nice, Milan-San Remo and the Women's Classics season Photojournalist James Startt tells Rouleur editor Edward Pickering about the experience of shooting Paris-Nice from a moto, including his observations of Tadej Pogačar's Merckx-like domination of the race. We also take a deep dive into Milan-San Remo, featuring interviews and ...
03.09.2023 Rouleur conversations: Strade Bianche & Cadex Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with staff writer Rachel Jary, staff photojournalist James Startt and the editor of Rouleur Italia Emilio Previtali for a 360-degree look at last weekend's Strade Bianche. Rachel was on the ground reporting the races ...
03.01.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Ardèche races, pain and suffering & Enduro Bearings Rouleur editor Edward Pickering is joined by photojournalist James Startt, who covered the Ardèche and Drôme Classics in the south of France. These two races are growing in popularity with both WorldTour teams and fans, for their tough parcours, amazing ...
02.21.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Rouleur 117, Lizzy Banks, Beau Marksohn & Selle Italia Editor Edward Pickering and staff writer Rachel Jary introduce Rouleur 117: the body issue. Also featuring interview extracts with Lizzy Banks and Beau Marksohn, and Dan Cavallari talks 3D-printed saddles with Selle Italia. Rouleur 117 is available now. Subscribe at ...
02.15.2023 Rouleur conversations: San Juan, Peter Sagan, Tao Geoghegan Hart and the Canyon Ultimate CFR Rouleur editor Edward Pickering catches up with photojournalist James Startt to talk about James's experiences at the Vuelta a San Juan and Peter Sagan's retirement announcement. There's also a brief extract of our interview with Tao Geoghegan Hart from the ...
01.23.2023 Rouleur Conversations: Pinot, Alaphilippe & Ribble Cycles Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and staff photojournalist James Startt discuss Thibaut Pinot's recent announcement that 2023 would be his last season, and talk about James's recent photoshoot with Julian Alaphilippe, which is coming to a Rouleur magazine near you soon. ...
12.21.2022 Rouleur 116: The Mind Issue Rouleur editor Edward Pickering and staff photojournalist James Startt discuss the new edition of Rouleur: number 116, the Mind Issue, available now. They talk about Lachlan Morton, Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan, who all appear in the magazine. Useful links ...
12.07.2022 Rouleur Conversations: Sir Paul Smith in conversation with Simon Mottram at Rouleur Live Fashion and cycling are intrinsically linked, from the elegant style of 50s icon Fausto Coppi, both on and off the bike, through the faster moving team kit designs of the 70s, 80s and 90s, to the huge range of the ...
12.01.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Reserve Wheels Dan Cavallari continues his conversation with Cervélo's Head of Design Scott Roy and NicMcCrae of Reserve Wheels. This time they focus on the history of Reserve Wheels and the benefits of the collaboration with Cervélo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
11.17.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Cervélo S5 Dan Cavallari gets the background on one of the most successful bikes in the pro peloton - the Cervélo S5. It's already been proved fast in the hands of Roglič, van Aert, Vingegaard and Vos and the redesigned new generation ...
11.03.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Argonaut GR3 Dan Cavallari is just back from Bend, Oregon, where he's been trying out Argonaut's new take on the gravel bike - the GR3. Argonaut make custom carbon frames in their factory in Bend and the GR3 is a visually striking ...
10.20.2022 Rouleur Tech - BMC Masterpiece If you're dreaming of the bike you'd buy if money was no object, the BMC Masterpiece range may be near the top of your list. The Swiss company's most exclusive bikes are not made using pre-built sections like most of ...
10.06.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Elastic Interface 3D printing has revolutionised design in bikes and components in recent years - now it's even inside your shorts. Elastic Interface are pioneering the use of 3D printing in the making of chamois pads - they say the process helps ...
09.21.2022 Rouleur Conversations Issue 114 - The Sustainability Issue Just how green is cycling? Clearly the act of pedalling your bike is about as eco-friendly as it gets, but what about the way it was built, the delivery chain, even the clothes you wear to ride? Not looking quite ...
09.15.2022 Rouleur Tech - Enve Melee Dan Cavallari gets the lowdown on Enve's Melee - the customisable road bike which takes up to 35mm tyres. His guest is Enve Composites chief engineer Kevin Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.08.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Trek Madone Across all its seven versions, the Trek Madone has been a benchmark for aerodynamics and speed. The company claims its latest Madone SLR is the fastest bike it's ever made - thanks in part to its radical aero seat tube. ...
09.01.2022 Rouleur Conversations Beryl Burton - Britain's Greatest Athlete 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 ...
08.25.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - The Bicycling Nomad Next time you feel like moaning about the weight of your bike-packing rig, spare a thought for the members of the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps, the black US soldiers who rode 1900 miles across gravel roads on heavy steel single ...
08.18.2022 Rouleur Conversations - The Inspiration Issue The latest edition of Rouleur magazine is arriving with subscribers now. Issue 113 - The Inspiration Issue - includes interviews with some of the most inspiring riders in the peloton and some of the most inspirational places to cycle. Lorena ...
08.12.2022 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Going Hookless with Enve Wheels Recent years have seen huge changes in wheel and tyre technology. Disc brakes, wider tyres and tubeless rims are fast becoming standard. Dan Cavallari catches up with Jake Pantone of Enve Wheels and talks through the latest developments in the ...
08.01.2022 Rouleur Conversations TdF Femmes - Van Vleuten rises again After eight days of inspiring and unpredictable racing, it's time to reflect on the inaugural Tour De France Femmes avec Zwift. Rouleur's Rachel Jary has been at every stage of the race, James Startt and Ian Parkinson have been watching ...
07.27.2022 Rouleur Conversations TdF Femmes Special with Marianne Vos, Ashleigh Moolman and Ellen van Dijk Half way through the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and it’s already rivalling the men's race for upsets, emotion and spectacular scenery. The legendary Marianne Vos still sits at the top of GC after her stunning stage victory, but ...

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