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‘Cycling culture’ Independent road cycling staple Rouleur totes itself as ‘the finest cycling journal in the world’. The name? Rouleur [roo-ler] ‘a rider with strength and style who goes hard on all terrain’. The 138th issue emotively explores the act of riding a bike, covering the varied motivations, as well as the liberating experiences it offers. Split into three sections, ‘Départ’ commences with a wonderful recipe, Isombe, to commemorate the 2025 UCI World Championships in Rwanda. Ned Boulting speaks passionately about what the core of road racing is, how it shouldn't be confined to the measurable racetrack, like Formula 1, but remain appreciated in its open-world map. In section two, ‘Échapée’, Richard Abraham joins Sir Chris Hoy for a three-day, inspiring cycling trip through Perthshire, and cyclists reflect on personal, elemental climbs they’ve conquered that remain dear to them. In ‘Arrivée’, Rouleur takes on the 285 km itinerary through the cliffs of the Dolomites, immersing you in the experience through invigorating imagery and a diary-like roundup. rouleur.cc
