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The Rouleur Podcast

Summary: Rouleur is a highly acclaimed bi-monthly cycling magazine. It brings together leading cycling writers and photographers to convey the essence and imagery of road racing. Rouleur features photography and serious writing celebrating the passion and beauty of the sport and has built a dedicated and valuable following from both discerning cycling fans and the most influential bike riders in the world. The magazine appeals to those who, like us, are passionate about the sport, but don't want to read bike tests and race reports. Instead, the magazine focuses on exquisite photography and writing that really gets under the skin of the great riders and theatres of road racing.

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Podcasts:

 Rouleur Podcast Prudhomme And Ventoux | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:05

Should the 2017 Tour De France have visited Mont Ventoux to honour Tom Simpson? Was this year's route specifically designed to frustrate a fourth win for Froome? The only man who can answer these questions is Tour director Christian Prudhomme and he's on the Rouleur Podcast. Ian Parkinson is also joined by Jeremy Whittle and Andy McGrath, who've written new books about Mr Tom and the Giant of Provence. Plus the Rouleur Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 2017 Tour Preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:25

Ned Boulting answers all your Tour De France questions - well, most of them. Which are the key stages? Who's going to win? Is Chris Froome on form? Why do so few German riders have German names? He joins presenter Ian Parkinson and Rouleur Editor Ian Cleverly in the newly reopened pavilion at Herne Hill Velodrome. Plus, the Rouleur Quiz and the truth about David Millar's espresso habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur 17.3 Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:45

For the 100th Giro d'Italia, Ian Parkinson gets the views of pros and ex-pros on chasing the Maglia Rosa and dealing with the tifosi. David Millar "When you do the Giro it feels like you're part of a circus and you're one of the animals..." Jens Voigt "They cheer you if you're winning the stage, and if you're dead last they still shout at you, I love that..." Plus Alex Dowsett and Megan Guarnier. And a fascinating interview with the ultimate cycling maverick Graeme Obree - on training, doping, why team pursuit bikes should be shorter and his life philosophy "First priority, riding the bike. I avoid car ownership and I avoid expensive hobbies because that would mean further work, and that's time that could be riding a bike". All that, and the Rouleur competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast - Wiggle High5 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:29

In this one-off special, Ian Parkinson is allowed out of the studio and on to the roads of Mallorca with the women of Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling. Emma Johansson talks about her new role as "mentor" to the younger riders and looks forward to the Tour of Flanders, which she'll be watching from the sidelines this year. Team owner Rochelle Gilmore gives her take on the state of women's cycling and the goings-on at British Cycling, and Ian also chats with Lucy and Grace Garner, Amy Roberts and Nettie Edmonson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 17.2 - Timothy Everest and Hannah Barnes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:01

Guests this week are tailor to the stars Timothy Everest and National Road Race Champion Hannah Barnes. Hannah's Canyon-Sram team may have one of the coolest kits in the peloton, but does she have a bespoke Savile Row cycling suit? Ian Parkinson and Ian Cleverly talk bike style and nutrition myths. Plus a chance to win a (stylish) grey Rouleur sweatshirt in the quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 17.1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:20

When Rouleur Editor Ian Cleverly found a photograph of disgraced Tour De France winner Floyd Landis surrounded by marijuana plants he knew there was only one person - or maybe two - for the job. That's how Morten Okbo and photographer Jakob Kristian Sorenson found themselves in Las Vegas with Floyd, Dave Zabriskie and the mysterious Wolfman, looking for a weed convention. Having driven there in a 200-mph supercar on the Rouleur tab. Morten says he can't remember much about the trip, but he's written it up for this edition of the magazine and he talks about it on the podcast. Plus, praying for a wet Paris-Roubaix, Belgium's go-to collarbone fixer, the Rouleur Competition and - why is this edition called 17.1 and not 68? You'll have to listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 67 - Marshall Kappel and Drops Cycling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:40

This month, Ian Parkinson is talking pictures with Cycling Photographer of the Year Marshall Kappel and Rouleur Editor Ian Cleverly. In a world of instant photos and Instagram, how do photographers break through? And we meet Laura Massey and Alice Barnes of Drops Cycling, along with team manager Bob Varney. All that plus the Rouleur Competition and Peter Sagan's man bun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur 66 - Classic Preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:43

In this edition, we look forward to this year's Rouleur Classic event and revisit some of the highlights from last year - including Eddy Merckx, Fabian Cancellara and, of course, Kenny Van Vlaminck. Plus the results of the competition from Podcast 65 and your chance to win your own Maglia Rosa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 65 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:00

Chris Juul-Jensen of Orica-Bike Exchange joins Ian Parkinson to talk literature, the frustrations of social media and the strange life of the pro-bike racer. Plus the results of the Podcast 63 competition and your chance to win a Tour De France roadbook, the "bible" of the world's greatest bike race. (THIS PODCAST INCLUDES SOME STRONG LANGUAGE) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 63 - Boardman, Millar and Boulting. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:55

A Tour de France special for Issue 63 and, appropriately, two of the guests have worn the Maillot Jaune. Chris Boardman, David Millar and Ned Boulting join presenter Ian Parkinson to talk about the art of TV commentary, the Giro and, of course, the Tour. David Millar explains how Peter Sagan "defies the laws of physics" on a bike, Chris Boardman talks about the "compassionate ruthlessness" at the heart of the Medal Factory, and Ned Boulting reminisces about the time he met Davros the Dalek. Plus the latest Rouleur Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur 62 Podcast - Stephen Roche | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:56

It's a Giro d'Italia special this month, as presenter Ian Parkinson meets cycling legend Stephen Roche - winner of the Giro, Tour De France and World Championships in one memorable year. He talks about the famous duel in the 1987 Giro with teammate Roberto Visentini, which led to the "tifosi" turning against him and him fearing for his life. He also talks about THAT Phil Liggett commentary from the 1987 Tour De France. Yes, it's Roche, it really is Stephen Roche. Plus, Rouleur Editor Ian Cleverly has the Rouleur competition and looks suitably horrified at the other Ian's awful Italian accent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur 61 Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:55

Presenter Ian Parkinson pays a flying visit to the spiritual home of road cycling to meet the legendary "Lion of Flanders" Johan Museeuw. What does it mean to be a true Flandrien? Why is this small part of a small country so central to the history of bike racing? How do you ride steep cobbled hills? Lots of questions, and quite a few answers. Plus the Rouleur competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 60 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:39

Rouleur managing editor Andy McGrath joins presenter Ian Parkinson for a look at the strange world of the pre-season training camp. Featuring interviews with Sean "King" Kelly, and Liv-Plantur riders Molly Weaver and Leah Kirchmann. Plus, a tribute to Fabian Cancellara in his last season as a pro and the Rouleur competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Podcast 59 - the Bob Parlee interview. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:01

Presenter Ian Parkinson and Rouleur Editor Ian Cleverly meet one of the most innovative and interesting of the new breed of bike manufacturers - Bob Parlee. Find out why he thinks carbon fibre, not steel, requires true craftsmanship, and why he's sceptical about "aero" shapes. Plus oyster farming, ski boots and boat design. And the return of the Podcast Competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The Rouleur Classic Podcast | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:23

The podcast comes from the Rouleur Classic, a three-day bike show like no other bike show. Presenter Ian Parkinson speaks to Eddy Merckx, Lizzie Armitstead, David Millar, Fabian Cancellara, Chris Boardman, Mario Cipollini and British cycling legend Malcolm Elliott. He also has an unfortunate encounter in a car park with Kenny Van Vlaminck and the Top Bonk-Schleppers team bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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