The Rouleur Podcast

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.

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.