Rouleur, Issue 139

Since the early 1980s, David Byrne has been riding a bike as his principal means of transportation in New York City. Two decades ago, he discovered folding bikes and started taking them on tour…..

They say that what matters is the journey and not the destination, and that couldn’t be more accurate when one goes bikepacking. Choosing the path less travelled, exploring the surroundings at every pedal of the way, and embracing the freedom it offers: long-distance cycling is more than a method of transportation – it’s a vibrant […]

Providing independence, a sense of reward and a closeness to nature, cycling offers one of the best modes of exploration. With more people packing their panniers each year, Grand Bicycle Journeyscompiles the most iconic routes that any long distance cyclist aims to complete. In this follow-up to the hugely successful Bikepacking, cyclist-extraordinaire Stefan Amato proposes […]

Tim Krabbé is one of Holland’s leading writers. He is also a cycling (and chess) enthusiast. In The Rider he has created a book unique in the ranks of sporting literature…..