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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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 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Road e-bikes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:38

To E or not to E? That is the question for this edition of the Rouleur Tech podcast, specifically - what’s the point of e-bikes on the road? Plenty, according to Dan Cavallari’s first guest Andrew Bernstein. Andrew lost the use of one leg after he was hit by a car so an e-bike means he can still enjoy challenging rides with friends. Dan’s second guest is Rouleur’s Ian Cleverly, who was an e-cynic but has now been converted to the idea. So much so that he’s considering selling his car and buying an e-cargo bike instead. Anyone wanna buy a secondhand Skoda? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - Marcel Kittel, Peter Kennaugh and Pfeiffer Georgi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:11

Everyone knows professional cycling is a tough sport - that’s part of its appeal - but does it place too much of a strain on some of its competitors, and how well does it look after those who struggle? Cycling’s not the only sport facing up to the mental health issues endured by some of its brightest performers. On this podcast we hear the personal stories of two recently retired stars - Marcel Kittel and Peter Kennaugh. And we talk to newly-crowned British champion Pfeiffer Georgi about her brilliant season on the road, and her plans for next year’s Classics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Sustainability in the bike business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:10

Cycling should be one of the greenest of activities, but how ecologically sound is the bike industry? Modern materials, disposable products and a world-wide supply chain all contribute to a bigger carbon footprint than you might think. Host Dan Cavallari talks to some of the people making a difference. Former pro riders Peter and Martin Velits run Isadore Clothing which uses recycled materials and minimal packaging. And Andy Miller of Revel Bikes and Why Cycles talks about their recyclable wheels and reusable bike boxes. But no-one seems to have an answer to the product described as 'evil but essential'. What is it? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Live - Best in Show and Ned Boulting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:38

Rouleur's Digital Editor and resident tech expert Peter Stuart takes host Ian Parkinson on a tour of some of the standout bikes and kit at Rouleur Live. Gravel bikes galore, a rear hub which does away with the front changer and a world-beating frameset that costs - well, if you have to ask the price you certainly can't afford it.And Ned Boulting is here with the hot-off-the-press Roadbook 2021, looking back over a season which - everything - gave us exciting racing and historic firsts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Integrated cockpits: the good, the bad and the ugly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:26

In a battle of the Rouleur heavyweights, your referee Dan Cavallari tries to keep the conversation civil as forward-thinking tech-head Peter Stuart takes on retro-grouch, old school bikie Ian Cleverly in a battle of the cockpits. Aero advantage, tidy front end and an altogether improved modern system? Or a royal pain in the backside that is non-adjustable and a headache for the home mechanic? We go two rounds, head to head. Seconds out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - Adam Blythe and Imogen Cotter | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:49

Adam Blythe has been building a reputation for his informed commentary - and his inventive dress sense - since his retirement two years ago. He’ll be at Rouleur Live next month, using his insider knowledge to interview stars of road racing past and present. Also there will be Imogen Cotter. She rides online for Movistar’s E-racing team but she's proved her ability in the real world by winning the national road championship in her native Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Roubaix Recap | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:33

Paris-Roubaix is not just the hardest of the Classics, it's also a unique test-bed for some of the latest - and least expected - bike racing technology. Rouleur Digital Editor Peter Stuart is just back from his first Hell Of The North and he's been sharing some of his tech discoveries with host Dan Cavallari. Out this year go tubulars, rim brakes and double wrapped bars, replaced by tubeless clinchers, discs and even 1x gear systems. If it's good enough for Lizzie Deignan, it's good enough for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - The Midlife Cyclist | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:13

Grow old. Get Fast. Don't die. Good words to live by, and the original working title of Phil Cavell's book The Midlife Cyclist. Phil is best known as the co-founder and CEO of high-end London bike store Cyclefit, and a leading expert on the science and bio-mechanics of cycling. Phil talks us through the realities of staying fit and fast past forty, fifty and over; why the current generation of older riders are nature's crash-test dummies and why biological evolution will probably see women routinely outperform men at endurance events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Carbon Repair | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:41

There are so many myths and misunderstandings about carbon frames - they break easily, they're impossible to repair, the ride deteriorates with age, you can't leave them out in the sun. In this episode Dan Cavallari goes in search of the truth with the help of carbon expert Cameron Frazer of Driven Technologies. The good news is a decent carbon frame will probably outlast you. Unless you drive into your garage with it still on the roof rack. But you knew that, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - Lora Klinc on Primož Roglič, and Cattle Auction from Issue 106 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:46

Slovenia is a cycling superpower - with two out of the three Grand Tour winners this year and an Olympic time trial gold for Primož Roglič. A new book by Roglič's partner Lora Klinc was designed to explain the mysteries of the international peloton to Slovenia's legion of new cycling followers, and the English-language version is surprisingly informative for even the most knowledgeable fan. Also on this episode, Daniel Stewart's examination of xenophobia in bike racing from Rouleur Issue 106. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - Supersapiens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:11

Supersapiens hit the headlines recently when the UCI banned use of the glucose monitoring system in races. Company founder and CEO Phil Southerland, who also founded Team Novo Nordisk with a roster comprised entirely of type 1 diabetics, declared it a backward step from the governing body, citing improved rider health and welfare possibilities with the new technology.Supersapiens co-founder and CTO Gagan Chaudhari joins us to explain how the system works, what the benefits are, how to monitor fuel intake and what the future holds. It’s food for thought, literally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - Rouleur Edition 106 The Empowerment Issue | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:35

How do we make cycling - as a sport and a way of life - as diverse as possible? That’s the central question in Rouleur edition 106 - The Empowerment Issue. And it’s the theme of this podcast. We hear from cycling coach Thea Smith on how her club is trying to attract more women, non-binary and trans people through the gates of the venerable velodrome in London’s Herne Hill. And from Will Butler-Adams of Brompton on how the bike industry has a vital role to play in rebuilding society after the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast - BMC and bike design | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:56

Swiss brand BMC are leaders in technological developments in the bike world. From their base in Grenchen, BMC’s team of engineers at the Impec lab develop new ideas and push the boundaries of what can be achieved in bicycle design for any terrain. Stefan Christ, head of R&D at BMC, joins host Dan Cavallari to explain what they get up to in their mysterious lab, and what we can expect to see coming out of the brain factory in the future. Both Dan and Rouleur’s digital editor Peter Stuart have visited the BMC HQ on several occasions, and a whole lot more besides. Peter chips in with his take on who is really putting in the hard yards on R&D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Conversations - Emma Pooley and The Art of Cycling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:48

Emma Pooley is more likely to be found running up hills these days than cycling up them, but the competitive spirit that led her to Olympic medals, world championships and multiple stage and race wins is still strong.  She joins presenter Ian Parkinson from her home near Zurich to talk about retirement, the current state of the women’s pro scene and why she’s about to run 100km through the mountains. She also delivers a personal warning about the dangers of too much sun and not enough sunscreen. Tan-line cultivators listen closely.And what can cyclists learn from the great philosophers? Author James Hibbard argues that - from Plato’s search for the ideal to Nietzsche’s struggles in the Alps - there are lessons there for anyone who rides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Rouleur Tech Podcast:Lael Wilcox Unbound | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:50

Ultra-Endurance rider Lael Wilcox was the fastest woman at Unbound 2021. She sits down with host Dan Cavallari to discuss going fast over 350 miles of gravel. While it's all about the legs and the heart, bike tech plays a vital role in multi-day races in the wilderness. From making the right choice of aero bar or flat bar, choosing the best power banks and bringing a reliable head-torch for those nighttime mechanicals, Lael doesn't leave a single element of her gear to chance. Evidently as averse to an idle mind as an idle body, Lael also explains how she rode across Alaska while listening to East of Eden on audiobook, and in one race stayed awake by scaring herself stiff listening to Stephen King's It.We promise this podcast will be a little less jarring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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