The Rouleur Podcast

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.

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 an incredible set of memories and photographs. He talks openly and eloquently about the highs and lows of solo bikepacking, in a fascinating interv...

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 at the idiosyncratic and characterful Tro-Bro Léon event in Brittany. Subscribe to Rouleur and get a 15 per cent discount. Code is in the pod. Volata magazi...

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 staff writer Rachel Jary's interview with Victoria Pendleton. Guest contributor Maria David talks about her feature - an interview with Selam Amha Ger...

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 discover the real meaning of the race. And finally, Olga Àbalos, the editor of Volata magazine, gives us her overview of the upcoming Vuelta Feminina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

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.

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 at the races and who share their memories of the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of the action in Belgium and uploading daily colour pieces for rouleur.cc. We also speak with GCN+ presenter and former pro Dan Lloyd to get his take on two in...

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 races. And tech correspondent Dan Cavallari interviews Tom Hargreaves, Zwift's associate director of connected products marketing, about t...

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 photojournalist James Startt to find out how his experience of shooting Milan-San Remo from a race moto went, and to Rouleur's staff writer Rachel Jary about last wee...

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 insights from Ed, James, Rouleur Italia editor Emilio Previtali, Tour de France stage winner Steve Cummings, who competed s...

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 from Siena and explains the tactical nuances and big stories from both the men's and women's races. James was on a moto during the men's rac...

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 scenery and unique atmosphere, and they are becoming known as the 'Alt Opening Weekend'. Ed also chats with cycling journalist and cultural critic...

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 https://www.rouleur.cc/pages/subscribe. Beau Marksohn is @dadbod_cyclist on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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 next edition of the magazine, and Dan Cavallari interviews Canyon's design engineer Lukas Birr about the Canyon Ultimate CFR. Hosted on Acast....

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. Also, Rachel Jary talks with Lancashire-based Ribble Cycles CEO Andy Smallwood about how a historic company has revolutionised its...

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 from the show: Rouleur 116: https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/what-s-in-edition-116-of-rouleur Beau Marksohn's Instagram can b...

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 modern era. We caught up with world-famous clothes designer and cycling fanatic Sir Paul Smith and Rapha founder Simon Mottram, who have worked on several cycling clothing collections to...

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 for more information.

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 is now available to the public. Dan talks to Cervélo's Head of Design Scott Roy and NicMcCrae of Reserve Wheels, who had a significant input into its design. Hosted on Acast. S...

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 and innovative entrant into the gravel market. Dan gets the full story from Argonaut founder Ben Farver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 their carbon rivals, but handmade in a single mould. They're not cheap, but how do you put a price on what some consider to be the world's most beautiful bikes? Dan Cavallari talks to...

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 make them more comfortable, longer lasting and less wasteful of materials. If you're not familiar with Elastic Interface, the Italian company make high-quality pads for so...

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 so green now. And bike racing? Best not to ask how many air and lorry miles are involved in transporting the peloton around the globe. Rouleur Issue 114 looks at sustainability in cycling...

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.