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Best Rouleur Magazine podcasts we could find (updated May 2020)
Best Rouleur Magazine podcasts we could find
Updated May 2020
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The Giro would have been hitting the hills any time now but there's no need to let the lockdown stop you getting your fix of mountain views. Regular Rouleur photographer Michael Blann has updated and re-released his classic book Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs and he talks about his love of mountain landscapes, with a couple of tips for the amateur …
 
“Here I was, standing on a sand dune in Belgium, drinking a powerful Praline Chocolate Porter. Everything started to make perfect sense.” 'Cross may not be coming - for a while yet, at least - but that doesn't mean we can't daydream about days spent mucking around in the mud. For our latest Longreads Podcast we've turned back the clock to November …
 
Luke Rowe checks in from home in Cardiff, training away as usual and enjoying some unexpected extra time with the family while adjusting his sights for a hoped-for return to racing later in the year. The Ineos rider’s been getting battered by team-mate Rohan Dennis on Zwift, misses racing the Spring Classics but is keeping a calm perspective on the…
 
“He walks along with a lurch, unbalanced and awkward. If you are not prepared for how utterly changed his posture is off the bike, it comes as a shock. When we are inside his suite, I tell him what I think. ‘Honestly? You walk like a drunk, Chris.’ ‘I do, he says, ‘yeah.'” Following his horrendous crash prior to last year’s Dauphiné, many doubted w…
 
Geraint Thomas is used to spending hours in the saddle but even he admits his latest challenge is a tough one. He's riding the turbo in his garage for three 12-hour shifts to raise money for the NHS. No team cars, no domestiques and no post-ride massages - but plenty of supporters joining him on Zwift. Ian Parkinson asks how he's coping and whether…
 
With the world going into lockdown, indoor riding is, unsurprisingly, on the rise. Turbo trainers are selling out faster than toilet rolls and training app subscriber numbers have gone though the roof. We spend the day in a London studio with Mathieu van der Poel and the copious film crew to find out why Zwift is leading the way in the market. The …
 
A Rouleur podcast special, brought to you by Cycling in Flanders and the Ronde van Vlaanderen. We're proud be to be able to support our friends at Cycling in Flanders by syndicating this podcast, which will transport cycling fans to an era of unwritten, thrilling cycling history - just as if you were listening to the commentary to a genuine, live c…
 
Cycling commentator and editor of the Road Book Ned Boulting is, like many of us, figuring out how to continue working in unprecedented times. How is he filling his time? Will the mighty Road Book be a narrow tome next year? And why has he deleted his Twitter account, just when everyone else is using it more than ever? Nathan Haas, meanwhile, is in…
 
“My world collapsed. I wasn’t a cyclist anymore. From one moment to another, I lost not only my job, but also what I like to do. They took away a part of my personality. There was a lot of crying in the time after.” A professional cyclist’s heart is trained to be as big and strong as possible, allowing it to pump massive amounts of blood and oxygen…
 
"Anything from crazy, weird videos which are not like cycling’s really had before, to an interesting way to launch a kit and buy some merch, listen to some music, and get all my favourite loves of music, cycling, cars, motorbikes and fashion, lumping it all in one night and going: ‘I hope you lot like it.’ And if you don’t, I’m screwed!” Tekkerz fo…
 
Belgium often gets a bad rap. Not without some justification. Geographically, its scenery isn't much to look at: mile upon mile of fields and farmland. Culturally, "name ten famous Belgians" used to be a popular parlour game (for those of us with parlours). Politically, Belgium is a basket case: it mostly doesn't have a government and one of its bi…
 
The Classics season got underway at the weekend with two opening races in Flanders - Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne. Ian Parkinson was there to talk one-day tactics with first-year pro Fred Wright of Bahrain McLaren and EF Pro Cycling’s Jens Keukeleire. And the men behind The Deserter blog leave their natural home in the pubs of So…
 
It won’t surprise you that the man who coached Rohan Dennis to his stunning Worlds time trial win last year has some interesting things to say about training. Neal Henderson is ‘Head of Science’ at The Sufferfest app and he’s joined by ‘Chief Cycling Physiologist’ Mac Cassin. They explain which numbers really matter and why most of us are probably …
 
Looking for a more portable way to enjoy your favourite cycling magazine? You’re in luck, as this week sees the launch of the Rouleur Longreads Podcast: selected long form articles from the magazine, especially recorded for Rouleur. Don’t stop what you’re doing – do it while listening to the world’s best cycling writing. We begin with ‘The Rise of …
 
British Cycling has dominated the sport - especially on the track - for more than a decade - but at what cost? That’s the central question in a new book “The Medal Factory” by one of the country’s most experienced cycling journalists - Kenny Pryde. On this podcast, Kenny talks through the extraordinary transformation of British Cycling from its und…
 
Rouleur editor Andy McGrath’s in-depth interview with Marcel Kittel is our lead feature for issue 20.1, out soon. One of the most prolific sprinters of his generation stepped away from the sport last year at the age of 31, to the surprise of many. Why? Andy discusses Kittel’s decision with host Ian Parkinson. It’s not a cut and dry ‘mental health’ …
 
Adam Blythe rode for some of the biggest teams in racing over his ten-year professional career – Tinkoff, BMC, Orica-Greenedge and Lotto Soudal – but it was his year with British squad NFTO that proved most fruitful and fun, including his win at RideLondon in 2014. Adam joins our own Stuart Clapp and host Ian Parkinson on the sofa at the Rouleur Cl…
 
The always-ebullient Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig joins Ian Parkinson to explain how she went from stacking supermarket shelves to being a major talent in the Women’s World Tour, with podium finishes at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, Tour of Flanders and La Course. The young Dane moves to a French team next season, and promises to keep her attacking style. “That’s…
 
We are going long distance for a change on the latest Rouleur podcast. Lachlan Morton of EF Education First joins us to explain his thinking behind tackling some unusual and challenging events this season, a million miles away from the standard pro road racers’ fare. From the GB Duro – Land’s End to John O’Groats mostly on bridleways and country la…
 
“Jean de Gribaldy said no sex for two weeks before a one-day race, no sex four weeks before a big tour, so you never had sex! There was that fear that it would take energy away from the riders.” We were honoured and delighted to have Greg and Kathy LeMond as our special guests for the entirety of the Rouleur Classic. They were both on absolutely sp…
 
Tom Pidcock launched his new team Trinity Racing before launching into a full season of racing in the mud and dirt of top level cyclo-cross on the Continent. The reigning under-23 ‘cross world champion had a decent road season too – first at Paris-Roubaix espoirs, stage and overall at Tour Alsace, and a terrific performance with the entire GB team …
 
Mark Cavendish, Caleb Ewan and Owain Doull guide us through the upcoming Six Day London at the Lee Valley Velopark. How does Cav make sense of the Madison? Can Caleb find his track legs in his first ever Six? And can Owain and the vastly experienced Cavendish topple the talented Italian duo of Viviani and Consonni? Ian Parkinson visits Christian Da…
 
Yorkshire is once again the centre of the cycling world and the podcast comes direct from Rouleur's temporary home - the Corner Haus Belgian bar in Harrogate. Ian Parkinson is joined by Ned Boulting and Rebecca Charlton, looking back at the championship so far and looking ahead to the star events - the men's and women's elite road races. Will Vos b…
 
Ian Parkinson travels to Spain to meet Joseba Arizaga from Orbea and ride their brand spanking new Orca OMX. Proudly Basque, cooperatively owned and backers of Fundación Euskadi, they do things differently at Orbea. Our man Stu Clapp is back from his travels and full of beans, just for a change. Apart from holidaying in Japan, he’s been getting up …
 
Yanto Barker explains how 20,000 hours of riding as a pro inspired his quest to make better kit with his clothing brand Le Col. "I'm one of those rare people who will say the customer is wrong, which my team find really uncomfortable, but the fact is I am an expert." And we hear from the first non-European to wear the Maillot Jaune, the Australian …
 
Not many former pros can boast as varied a career as Rob Hayles. The former Cofidis rider and British national champion holds Commonweath and Olympic medals, and track World Championships golds in the team pursuit and Madison (with Mark Cavendish). On retiring in 2009, Hayles slipped seamlessly into a commentating role for television and radio, but…
 
A very special Desire edition of the podcast as we reach for the sky at Biggin Hill airport with Spitfires and Hurricanes as a backdrop. Talking over the mighty roar of Rolls Royce Merlin engines are Desire editor Stuart Clapp, Claire Beaumont from Condor Cycles, photographer Benedict Campbell and your host, Ian Parkinson. Claire explains how a med…
 
An honest and revealing interview with Jonathan Vaughters of EF Education First. "I realised what my performance could be with EPO and I realised what it could be without it. Once you realise that, any time you're racing without it....you kind of give up." Jonathan Vaughters has always been one of the most outspoken voices in pro-cycling and, in hi…
 
"To have that jersey hanging up in the wardrobe, in the context of who has won it subsequently and before – Simpson, Wiggins, Cavendish, Thomas – to be on the trophy and on that list of names that I admire is very special.” Matt Stephens recalls the feeling of being British national champion, a title he took in 1998. He was then promptly fined £500…
 
The Rouleur team are joined by Phil White, co-founder of Cervélo, and his wife Anna Dopico - who's written a book about the company's remarkable story. Phil and fellow engineering student Gerard Vroomen started Cervélo in a basement and it grew into one of the most respected brands in cycling. But the pressures of running a rapidly expanding busine…
 
As the Giro finally enters the mountains, we catch up with Larry Warbasse and Conor Dunne. At the end of last season they were jobless after the collapse of Aqua Blue Sport and set off on a bike-packing adventure they called the NoGo Tour. Now they're back racing the roads of Italy - Larry with AG2R, Conor with Israel Cycling Academy. We also meet …
 
In a special edition of the podcast to tie in with the magazine's Desire issue, presenter Ian Parkinson is joined by Managing Editor Ian Cleverly, Desire Editor Stuart Clapp, Marketing Exec Miles Baker Clarke and top bike photographer Benedict Campbell. What are the latest trends in bikes and kits? How do you take pictures of your pride and joy? Ar…
 
It's 25 years since the giant figure of Eros Poli pulled off one of the most surprising Tour De France victories ever with a solo breakaway over Mont Ventoux. Eros recalls that memorable mountain stage and reflects on his time as the Lion King's lead-out man. David Millar faced many challenges in the saddle during his career but nothing could have …
 
A Flanders themed edition to mark the climax of the Spring classics season. Ian Parkinson talks with legendary hard-man Roger “Mr Paris Roubaix” De Vlaeminck – always good value for an inflammatory soundbite, as seen in the latest edition of Rouleur. Freddy Maertens recalls the triumphs and disasters from a career which saw him win World Championsh…
 
Michael Woods led the EF Education First team at Tour Down Under, finishing seventh on GC. Ian Parkinson talks to the Canadian who had a fine 2018 season and started this year in decent shape. He’s been practising his descending using visualisation techniques, adapting to the intense heat in Australia, and building towards the Ardennes Classics. Wi…
 
Rouleur editor Andy McGrath and Ian Parkinson pore over the three Grand Tours of 2019 and consider the possibilities. Can Simon Yates return to the Giro d’Italia to correct unfinished business and take the maglia rosa all the way to the finish this time out? Will Team Sky go out with a bang at their final Tour de France before the sponsor leaves an…
 
On this edition, Lizzie Deignan tells Rouleur's Hannah Troop about her new team, training, ambitions for next year - and motherhood. It won't surprise you that this Yorkshirewoman has the 2019 World Championships firmly in her sights. Ian Parkinson talks 'cross with Mike Kluge, founder of Focus Bikes, and Roger Hammond, who won his junior world 'cr…
 
Ian Parkinson has some gift ideas for the cyclist in your life in this edition, ably assisted by our Desire editor Stuart Clapp and a host of special guests. Sir Bradley Wiggins tells us about his new book Icons and why, somewhat controversially, Lance Armstrong is included among his 21 cycling heroes in this handsome tome. Cillian Kelly, statistic…
 
A slightly different Rouleur Podcast, an audio version of Rouleur's new video series Chat Stephens. Hosted by Matt Stephens and featuring David Millar, Pippa York and Stuart Clapp. For the full video, search for Rouleur's YouTube or Facebook page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…
 
Quick Step Floors tally of 73 wins for the 2018 season was a remarkable total and testament to the work of Patrick Lefevere and the entire team. Rouleur podcast regular Brian Holm tells us what makes the team tick from top to bottom, while photographer Sigfrid Eggers spent the whole year embedded with the Quick Step squad to produce his new book, T…
 
Ian Whittingham from Sigma Sport joins Ian Parkinson to discuss the latest trends in bikes and kit that you can expect to see at the upcoming Rouleur Classic. As the backer of a former British pro road team, Whittingham also explains the difficulties facing the domestic racing scene currently as teams fold during what seems a boom time for British …
 
Planning to watch the World Championships in Innsbruck? Of course you are, they're shaping up to be some of the most hard fought and unpredictable races in years. But don't watch until you've heard this special preview podcast from Rouleur's team on the spot - Executive Editor Ian Cleverly and Desire Editor Stuart Clapp are joined by Matt Stephens,…
 
Eddy Merckx and Beryl Burton will be the first inductees to the Rouleur Hall of Fame at the Rouleur Classic in November. Authors William Fotheringham and Isabel Best join Ian Parkinson to discuss why these two greats are worthy recipients for the new award. Fotheringham, author of Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, tells us about the Can…
 
Larry Warbasse and Conor Dunne were all set to ride the 2018 Ovo Tour of Britain until their team, Aqua Blue Sport, folded around them. Undeterred, the pair have set off on their own NoGo Tour, a freewheeling bikepacking trip around the cols and climbs of France and Italy. Larry talks through the trip with presenter Ian Parkinson, and sheds light o…
 
ITV's "Voice of the Tour" Ned Boulting joins Ian Parkinson to reflect on events in July, and look forward to his one-man cycling stand-up show this Autumn. From Arbroath to Cleckheaton - although not, perhaps shortsightedly, anywhere in Wales - the "Tour De Ned" will include behind the scenes stories, stage insights and a musical finale. Also on th…
 
The last time Welsh rock guitarist and cycling commentator Peredur Ap Gwynedd was on the Rouleur Podcast, he was enthusing about fellow countryman Geraint Thomas wearing yellow in the 2017 TdF. How excited is he now that Thomas has actually taken the Maillot Jaune all the way to Paris? Very, and he's got some thoughts on the race itself, the develo…
 
Ian Parkinson talks to the British author tasked with the challenge of being the voice of Peter Sagan, Hannah Troop reports from an overexcited Dutch Corner and they both quiz Molly Weaver on The Tour, La Course and why she's taking a break from pro cycling. Plus, Stuart Clapp is chasing Brilliant Unicorns in Vienna and Brian Holm tells us why he h…
 
Lotto Soudal's Adam Hansen will have a very different view of this year's Tour de France. After a record 20 consecutive Grand Tours, Adam has swapped his saddle for a commentator's chair and will be bringing his experience and expertise to the Eurosport coverage. He talks about the swap, and his tips for what to watch out for on this year's route. …
 
Paul Fournel is one of the most distinctive voices in cycling journalism, with an impressive palmares of unusual and thoughtful books, essays and articles. In his native France, Paul is well known as a poet, publisher and cultural icon, a member of the eccentrically avant-garde Oulipo group of writers. His books "Need for the Bike" and "Anquetil Al…
 
"Business as usual" is Alex Dowsett's verdict on this year's remarkable Giro D'Italia "People were like 'this is an epic Giro' and we're like is it? It's just hard". The Katusha Alpecin rider attracted an appreciative audience for his social media updates throughout the Italian race, and says he's going to carry on tweeting from inside the peloton.…
 
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