The Rouleur Podcast

Just how good was Beryl Burton? Her achievements are well known - countless British and international titles, beating not just the best women but the best men in time trialling, setting records which lasted decades. But how does she compare with today’s best? A new biography aims to answer that questions, but also tell the extraordinary story of the woman who can stake a real claim to have been Britain’s greatest ever athlete. Author Jeremy Wilson joins Ian Parkinson on this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next time you feel like moaning about the weight of your bike-packing rig, spare a thought for the members of the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps, the black US soldiers who rode 1900 miles across gravel roads on heavy steel single speeds loaded down with military kit. Their expeditions, in the late 1890s, were designed to demonstrate the efficiency of transporting soldiers by bike rather than horse or foot. Modern-day explorer Erick Cedeño, known as The Bicycle Nomad, was captivated by their story and determined that it should be more widely known. He's recently retraced their journey, although on slightly more modern equipment. Dan Cavallari has been talking to him. You can watch video of Erick and Dan on this link:https://slowguyonthefastride.com/dignity-truth-the-buffalo-soldiers-project-with-the-bicycle-nomad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest edition of Rouleur magazine is arriving with subscribers now. Issue 113 - The Inspiration Issue - includes interviews with some of the most inspiring riders in the peloton and some of the most inspirational places to cycle. Lorena Wiebes, Jai Hindley, Bradley Wiggins and Fabio Aru, along with Mont Ventoux and the hardest ever stage of the Tour de France. On this podcast, Ian Parkinson is joined by Rouleur editor Ed Pickering, photojournalist James Startt and staff writer Rachel Jary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent years have seen huge changes in wheel and tyre technology. Disc brakes, wider tyres and tubeless rims are fast becoming standard. Dan Cavallari catches up with Jake Pantone of Enve Wheels and talks through the latest developments in the company's products and why no-one should be afraid to go hookless. This episode was recorded in July, before Dan set off for the Tour de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After eight days of inspiring and unpredictable racing, it's time to reflect on the inaugural Tour De France Femmes avec Zwift. Rouleur's Rachel Jary has been at every stage of the race, James Startt and Ian Parkinson have been watching from the comfort of home. Can anything - except retirement - stop Annemiek Van Vleuten winning in the mountains? Which teams could do better? And how important is the success of the TdFF to women's racing? Featuring interviews with rising French star Juliette Labous, super-domestique Audrey Cordon-Ragot and veteran racer turned DS Jolien D'Hoore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half way through the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and it’s already rivalling the men's race for upsets, emotion and spectacular scenery.  The legendary Marianne Vos still sits at the top of GC after her stunning stage victory, but will she survive the high mountains? Will Annemiek Van Vleuten regain her form and her favourite status after the virus which has laid her low until now? And why is Geraint Thomas's gilet making its own way towards the summit of Planche Des Belles Filles? Rouleur's Rachel Jary is on the route, gathering interviews and inside information - she joins Rouleur's James Startt and presenter Ian Parkinson for a snapshot of the race so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas Vingegaard heads for the Champs Élysées in yellow after one of the toughest Tours in memory. At the same time, the women's peloton are getting ready to roll away from the Eiffel Tower to begin the revitalised Tour De France Femmes. From Paris, Rouleur's James Startt and Rachel Jary join Ian Parkinson to look back over the last three weeks, and forward to the next eight days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike fit has come a long way. The old methods - tape measures, plumb lines and guesswork - still have their place but getting the right size bike is only half the battle. Dan Cavallari catches up with one of the recognised experts in the field. Todd Carver of Specialized and Retül has been helping riders become more comfortable and efficient for years. Retül uses 3D motion capture technology to examine how the rider actually moves on the bike. He tells Dan about the latest developments and why a proper bike-fit is just the start of the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas Vingegaard goes into the final week of TdF 2022 with his lead looking a little less certain. Pogačar is still 2'22" behind but with the Pyrenees and a time-trial to come, and losing two of his team to injuries, Vingegaard will not be relaxing on the run-in to Paris. The soaring temperatures and ever-present threat from Covid are making things even more uncertain, and Ineos Grenadiers remain a threat to both of the favourites. As the peloton takes a break in Carcassonne, Rouleur's Ed Pickering and James Startt join Ian Parkinson for this special rest day Conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest from the top of the Tour's most iconic climb. After three days in the Alps which turned the Tour on its head, Rouleur's Ed Pickering and James Startt gather in the press room at the Alpe d' Huez summit finish and reflect. Where are we? What just happened? And who's going to be on the podium in Paris? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The peloton are on their second rest day, in Morzine, on a Tour de France already packed with incident, controversy and excitement. Rouleur's James Startt is in Morzine, editor Ed Pickering is close by - they join Ian Parkinson to pick apart the stages and characters so far. Questions on the agenda: is there anything that Wout Van Aert can't do, can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar and was Fred Wright robbed of his rightful combativity prize? More worryingly, could Covid in the peloton upset all our expectations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the teams gathered in Copenhagen for the start of the Tour De France 2022, Rouleur's Dan Cavallari caught up with Ineos Grenadiers' Jeff Crombie to check the reality of life as a World tour mechanic working with Shimano and other partners to give the team's riders the best equipment possible. Have wireless gears, tubeless tyres, through-axles and other innovations made his job easier or more complex? And which job does he dread? The answer may surprise you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three days in Denmark, the Tour de France 2022 heads to its heartland. Travel day for the riders and teams and a chance for us to reflect on the opening stages - Rouleur Editor Ed Pickering joins presenter Ian Parkinson and Rouleur's photojournalist on the Tour James Startt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's nearly July and for cycling fans that means only one thing - days glued to screens, or standing at the roadside, as the greatest sporting show on earth rolls through the French countryside. And, this year, Denmark. Rouleur editor Ed Pickering and veteran Tour photojournalist James Startt look ahead to the Copenhagen Grand Depart. Team DSM's technical wizard Piet Rooijakkers tells us how he manages the technology and tactics for 500 races each year, working alongside partners like Shimano and Scott. And Australian journalist Sophie Smith, author of new book 'Pain and Privilege', talks about her 'addiction' to the Tour, and 'fat shaming' in the pro peloton.Can anyone beat Pogačar and Roglič? It's the Tour - anything can happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How green are the chemicals we put on our bikes to clean, lubricate and repair them? And how much faith should we put in claims of biodegradability and green credentials? Dan Cavallari talks the issues through with Alberto de Gioannini, founder of the Effetto Mariposa brand. His company makes high-quality tools and accessories, and eco-friendly cleaners, sealants and lubricants. Dan looks at the innovative tech behind the products, including the tyre sealant Vegetalex, made from olive waste and described by Alberto as 'like a very bad pesto'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur editor Ed Pickering talks through the biggest edition of the year - The Tour Issue. This year, it's two separate magazines in one - with equal space given to the men's Tour De France and the Tour De France Femmes. There are features on race favourites Primož Roglič and Annemiek van Vleuten, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's guide to the Grand Depart host city Copenhagen, and the story of the first women's Tour De France in 1984. And in the second half of the podcast, Ed talks to a cycling geologist with a particular fascination for the mountains and plains which make up the Tour route. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike buyers have never had it so good, says Dan Cavallari - we live in an age of unprecedented options. But how do you choose between the brands? What makes them unique or special? And how do you establish a bike brand in such a crowded marketplace? On this episode, he talks to some of the team at Vitus, one of the smaller brands on the scene, but one with a long and intriguing history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition, host Ian Parkinson joins the Shimano Neutral Service squad on the first stage of this year's Itzulia Basque Country. He learns about the work of these unsung heroes of the pro peloton and gets a high-speed ride around the Basque hills in the passenger seat of one of the famous blue Skodas. And Phil Wright reads Passion Project from Rouleur 109, the story of how two Italian entrepreneurs started the international bike clothing brand La Passione from their kitchen table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Cavallari dives deep into the technology behind the Hammerhead Karoo, the latest and, according to its makers, most advanced cycling GPS unit. He's in Austin, Texas talking with Hammerhead's Vice President of Product, Jess Braun. According to her, it's all about developing technology that doesn't get in the way of your ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro-cyclists are getting younger. Really, it's not you getting older. In the men's and women's pelotons, Grand Tours and World Championships are being won by riders in their early twenties, or even younger. Good timing for Rouleur 111 - the Youth Issue. On this podcast, Rouleur's Rachel Jary talks about her article on the lack of racing for Under-23 women, and the problems that's causing for the sport as a whole. And Rouleur editor Ed Pickering chats with Joe Laverick about the roller-coaster challenge of racing in Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's next for road bikes? Are there any more major technical leaps to come after discs, electric shifting and tubeless tyres? What's the next 'game changer'? Or will it simply be slow and incremental improvements on tried and tested basics? Cervélo have been at the heart of road bike development for years, especially through their work with pro teams and riders. For this episode Dan Cavallari gets together with three of their senior team - Maria Benson, director of product management; engineering manager Scott Roy and senior mechanical designer Robert Pike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition, Steve Cummings joins host Ian Parkinson to talk about his new book 'The Break' and the surprising evolution of Ineos Grenadiers. And Rouleur editor Ed Pickering reports from the London launch of the highly-desirable indoor training system Technogym Ride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you’ve taken that (not very difficult) decision and bought yourself a gravel bike. But the choices don’t end there. What sort of tyres are you going to put on it? Smoother tread or knobbly? Dry or wet compound? And what pressure?Dan Cavallari is on the case as always, with the help of Ken Avery - Senior Vice President of product development at Vittoria. Between them, they can help you choose the right tyre (or tire as Dan insists on spelling it). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You’ve got to love bike racing - it’s the best thing in the world”. Ben Turner of Ineos after 257 km of dust, cobbles and crashes in this year’s Paris Roubaix. Rouleur’s Rachel Jary was there and in this edition she talks us through the surprises of the men’s race with contributions from Ben Turner himself, Bradley Wiggins and Dave Brailsford; and talks to two of the youngest riders in the women’s race about their baptism on the cobbles. Ed Pickering is Rouleur’s new editor. He joins host Ian Parkinson to talk about his love for the sport and his plans for the magazine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pre-season crash which left Egan Bernal in intensive care has again focused attention on the safety of time-trial bikes. Tom Pidcock and Chris Froome are among the high-profile names warning that TT bikes are too dangerous to ride on open roads. But are the bikes to blame - or the natural inclination of pro-riders to ride as fast as possible, even in training? Dan Cavallari seeks the opinion of three people who know - former US Time trial champion Cameron Piper, now product manager at Specialized in California, multiple British time trial champion Michael Hutchinson and Trek-Segafredo pro Toms Skujins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even before you-know-what confined us all to rollers and turbos, more and more cyclists were opting for the certainty and controllability of indoor training. And on the road, more of us are using heart rate monitors and power meters to make our rides efficient and effective. But how do you get the best results, and what are the latest advances? Dan Cavallari seeks answers from two training experts - Neal Henderson, head of Wahoo Sports Science and Shane Gaffney, performance training manager at Swift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Cycling’s Great Wasted Talent’ is the cover line of a new book dedicated to Belgium’s tragic star Frank Vandenbroucke. Eddy Merckx said Vandenbroucke was so talented he could win anything in cycling but he was brought down by a series of drugs scandals - on and off the bike - and an urge for excess and self-destruction. In his book ‘God Is Dead’, former Rouleur Editor Andy McGrath details Vandenbroucke’s extraordinary rise and fall. Also on this edition, Phil Wright reads ‘The Joy of Setts’ from Rouleur 110, Paul Maunder’s detailed tribute to the cobble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bicycle drivetrain has remained true to its roots for over a century — until now. Dramatic departures from the derailleur-based chain drive system have cropped up in recent years, perhaps offering a peek at what the future holds for bicycle development. Classified Cycling CTO Roëll van Druten reveals how the Powershift system allows front derailleur-type shifts without a front derailleur. And Driven Technologies (A CeramicSpeed company) CTO and project pioneer Jason Smith walks us through what a chainless drivetrain looks like now, and how it will change the overall design of the bikes we buy in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Jary and Ian Cleverly mull over two fine races at Strade Bianche, then consider the upcoming Classics before moving swiftly onto Trappist ales and ‘beautiful’ Belgium. Host Ian Parkinson asks Rachel about the all-star Team SD Worx, coming up in the Classics-heavy issue 110, out next week. We consider Paris-Roubaix and our endless fascination with cobbles. And Ian C draws the short straw and has to drink fine beers with the boys from Deserter, all in the name of research, of course. Proost! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wahoo has taken the cycling world by storm since its foundation in 2009, beginning with revolutionising the humble bike computer. Now a major player in the indoor trainer market, and with Speedplay pedals in the Wahoo fold, founder Chip Hawkins gives Dan Cavallari the lowdown on the company history and recent releases – including the funky ROLLR trainer and the hotly anticipated POWRLINK power-measuring pedals. Plus, Dan asks, what is the SYSTM training app, and where did all the vowels go on Wahoo products?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The women’s classics season kicks off this weekend with the elite Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, 128 kilometres of cobbles and vicious short climbs. Among the teams on the start line will be long-standing UCI continental outfit Le Col Wahoo. Rouleur’s Rachel Jary joined riders and team staff at their pre-season training camp. And host Ian Parkinson talks to Irish champion Imogen Cotter as she recovers from a horrific training crash in Girona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Custom frames and bespoke builds continue to garner a healthy corner of the bike market. Those searching for a head-turning ride made totally to their specification are prepared to part with serious money for their dream machines. Matteo Visentini from Italian specialists Passoni tells Dan Cavallari who the customer is, why they desire one of Passoni’s timeless titanium frames, and how a trained architect prefers a career working with beautiful bikes. And if you recognise Matteo’s surname, that’s because his father Roberto won the 1986 Giro d’Italia. Bicycles are in his blood. We are also joined by Ben Farver from Argonaut Cycles, who grew from being a one-man steel operation to custom carbon production in Oregon with a dozen employees, combining the wonderful ride qualities of steel with the almost limitless customisation potential of carbon. Ben will tell you all about it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur 109 - the Enable issue - is entirely devoted to Paralympic sport and disabled athletes. It features Kristina Vogel, Marion Clignet, Hannah Cockroft, Barcelona's remarkable Genesis team and many more - including British athletics and paracycling star Kadeena Cox. A promising runner until she was diagnosed with a life changing illness, Kadeena took up track cycling - then decided to continue competing in both sports. Her determination has been rewarded with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. She talks to host Ian Parkinson about her career and her ambition to make elite cycling more diverse. And after nine years at Rouleur, five of them as editor, Andy McGrath is off to new challenges. He reflects on the changes in the magazine, and the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aerodynamic clothing has improved immeasurably in recent years. Endura’s wind tunnel work with Movistar was a prime example of leading the way in understanding air flow in relation to clothing, where bikes were previously the major focus. We have two experts in the field joining Dan Cavallari this week. Xavier Disley of AeroCoach and Blake Pond from NoPInz – specialists in skinsuits and aero garments from neck to toe – discuss the latest developments. Drag, drag coefficient, wakes, turbulence, eddies and the gamut of aerodynamic jargon explained for every rider looking to go faster. Fabrics and seams, it seems, are crucial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caren Hartley and Matt McDonough joined forces in 2017 to create Isen Frameworks, building high-end, award-winning custom steel and titanium bikes in their south London workshop. What are the latest developments in the field, as riders increasingly turn to off-road excursions to get their kicks? Tyres and brakes are the big game-changers, they say, and their designs reflect the advances, balancing comfort and joy. Plus an advance audio version of Ned Boulting’s upcoming column from issue 109, entitled Paralympia, read by Phil Wright.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Stuart and Dan Cavallari run their beady eyes over the past year’s technical innovations and what 2022 has in store.In 2021, we saw semi-wireless Dura Ace, SRAM phasing out mechanical groupsets, Lizzie Deignan winning Paris-Roubaix on a 1x gear system, and tubeless replacing tubulars. As for the new year, Peter considers whether the pure cyclo-cross racing bike’s days are numbered as manufacturers continue to focus their efforts on gravel. Aero is making a return to the fore. And power measurement grows increasingly sophisticated, alongside integrated electronics with applications outside of the gearing-only systems. Meanwhile, Dan’s hot take is that one-piece bar and stem combos are on the way out. Crazy guy… or maybe not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the cyclo-cross World Championships rapidly approaching at the end of January, we have three experts to assess the contenders in Fayettville, Arkansas.Multiple British champions Helen Wyman and Ian Field have seen the sport transform, especially on the women’s side, since they were practically the only Brits racing ‘cross in Belgium. With no Wout van Aert or Mathieu van der Poel to contend with in the States, can Tom Pidcock pull on the rainbow jersey? And Zoe Backstedt has been far and away the strongest junior rider this season. Will the current road race world champion double up in the mud? Wyman and Field guide us through the noisy and enthusiastic world of American cyclo-cross. Yee-ha.Cameron Mason took his first UCI World Cup win over the packed Christmas holiday period. The young Scot is a genuine podium contender in the under-23s having spent three winters learning the ropes in Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wondering why your bikes and bits are taking so long to arrive? What is the hold up in the supply chain? Dan Cavallari asks logistics expert Dan Woodcock where the products are right now, why ships are sitting outside harbours unable to unload, and when we can expect to see some easing of the situation. Harrison Macris of Princeton Carbon Works, supplier of TT wheels to Team Ineos, also joins Dan to explain how his company has coped with the lack of hub deliveries with a unique solution - scouring the globe for quality components, plus in-house manufacturing with their Tactic brand.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Boswell’s road career was cut short by severe concussion sustained during a crash at Tirreno Adriatico in 2019. Where one door closes, another opens, as the American started a new job for Wahoo and, before you know it, was racing again – and very successfully too – but this time on gravel.Rachel Jary discusses changing disciplines, the more inclusive vibe of the gravel scene and why wearing a transgender flag sweatband has a personal meaning to Boswell alongside raising a broader conversation in the cycling community.Author Jonathan Heard compiled ten wonderful stories of long-distance riding for his book Cycling Through a Pandemic having himself put his life on hold to take a winding month-long route from Land’s End to John o‘ Groats. Adventurer cyclist and racer Sami Sauri also joins Ian Parkinson to describe the difficulty of riding across the deserts outside of Zaragoza during Spanish lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rouleur’s Rachel Jary has been isolating in a Milton Keynes hotel for ten days. Thankfully, Dad dropped off the Tacx smart trainer so she’s not gone completely nuts. What sessions has she been doing on the turbo? How did she keep motivated locked in a room eating dreadful food? And what Netflix series has she been binging? Dan Cavallari asks the big questions from the comfort of his garage in Colorado.Digital editor Peter Stuart, meanwhile, mulls over the online options for virtual indoor training. Zwift is the big one currently, of course, but other players dipped their toes in the market over the last decade. A brief history of virtual training, and a gaze into the future as Wahoo launch their Systm app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a well worn path between the saddle of a race bike and the director’s seat in a team car. Who better to advise young riders than the ex-pro who’s been there, done that and worn the leader’s jersey? On this edition we talk to two ex-racers who are following that tradition. Multiple world and Olympic champion Anna van der Breggen will be taking up a director’s role with her SD Worx team next season. And Steve Cummings – Grand Tour stage winner, Olympic medallist and breakaway specialist – will spend another season as development coach with Ineos Grenadiers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.