The Rouleur Podcast

Velo Vino, Episode 2: Éric Caritoux (Côtes de Ventoux 1983) – The winemaker of Flassans

An auction lot of six dusty cycling-themed bottles of wine from the 80s provides the inspiration behind Velo Vino, a new podcast mini-series that explores some tales from the pro peloton's history through rosé-tinted spectacles.Cycling journalists Felix Lowe and Graham Willgoss invite you to take a seat at the table with professional wine buff Chris Maybin as they uncork these aged bottles and sift through the stories and sentiments behind the sediment.In our second episode, our intrepid trio sample a 42-year-old wine that even its producer fears will “taste like vingegar” now. That producer is none other than the last French winner of the Vuelta a España, Éric Caritoux, whose unlikely triumph in 1984 is discussed alongside a Côtes de Ventoux made from the grapes grown on his farm in Provence the previous summer.Caritoux’s against-all-odds overall victory over Spanish favourite Alberto Fernández remains the slenderest winning margin in Grand Tour history at just six seconds – but has the Frenchman’s wine stood the test of time?As a hedge, special guest Pascal Gabriel provides Velo Vino with a recent bottle of Cuvée Caritoux while discussing the concept behind his latest album, 1:46.43 – The Ventoux Trilogy, created as his alter ego Stubbleman using the biometric data from an ascent of the legendary climb. All four episodes of Velo Vino are brought to you in association with Rouleur magazine and Nyetimber, the English sparkling wine producer and proud backer of British Cycling. Slip into the sipstream of Felix, Graham and Chris as they raise a glass to some Grand Tour tannins of yesteryear.Produced by Matthew Vines.Closing song – An Everlasting Universe of Things – by Stubbleman and taken with permission from the album 1:46.43 – The Ventoux Trilogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Velo Vino, Episode 1: René Vietto (Côtes de Ventoux 1988) – A toe in the door

An auction lot of six dusty cycling-themed bottles of wine from the 80s provides the inspiration behind Velo Vino, a podcast mini-series that explores some tales from the pro peloton's history through rosé-tinted spectacles.Cycling journalists Felix Lowe and Graham Willgoss invite you to join their trip down memory lane with professional wine buff Chris Maybin as they uncork these aged bottles and sift through the stories and sentiments behind the sediment.In episode 1, the journey from barrel to bidon begins with our intrepid tasters cracking open two bottles of Côtes de Ventoux, produced in 1988 to commemorate the life and career of the legendary French climber René Vietto. The trio discuss the achievements of a quasi-tragic figure who twice came so close to winning the Tour, while Chris explains the potential perils of reacquainting pedal-powered plonk with oxygen after the best part of four decades in a bottle. Special guest Max Leonard (author of Lanterne Rouge and Higher Calling) also addresses the infamous myth that remains synonymous with Vietto’s career – the claim that he ordered a doctor to remove a part of his body during the 1947 Tour de France.All four episodes of Velo Vino are brought to you in association with Rouleur magazine and Nyetimber, the English sparkling wine producer and proud backer of British Cycling. Slip into the sipstream of Felix, Graham and Chris as they raise a glass to some Grand Tour tannins of yesteryear.Produced by Matthew Vines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Rouleur Live: Inside the world's best bike show

Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell are back for one special episode to take you inside the world's best bike show: Rouleur Live!From interviewing superstars like Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, Greg LeMond and Simon Yates, to getting up close with some of the biggest brands in cycling and even sneaking inside the VIP room, this is a look behind the curtain at the Truman Brewery.Rouleur Live is our magazine brought to life, you can support us by subscribing here: rouleur.cc/subscribeFollow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreportsFollow Rouleur on Instagram: @rouleurmagazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live at the Tour: What comes next for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot?

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot won French hearts when she took the yellow jersey on the first time of asking at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell were there to witness a historic moment in French cycling, soaking up the atmosphere atop the Col du Madeleine and in the finishing town of Châtel at the end of stage nine. But what comes next for generational talent Ferrand-Prévot? Will she try to win yellow again next year? What other races are on her bucket list? Or is a return to the mountain bike scene on the cards? Rachel and Chris speak to those who know her best to find out...This episode includes interviews with Marianne Vos, Jos van Emden, Eva van Agt and more.To get a 15 per cent discount off the price of a normal Rouleur subscription, go to www.rouleur.cc/subscribe and enter the code podcast15.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live at the Tour: Drama, crashes and wars of words

Rachel Jary and Chris Marshall-Bell are at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift – and what a race it has been so far. We've seen crashes, drama and some very harsh words between the sports directors of two leading teams. This episode unpacks all the controversy and gets an insight from the peloton about if there needs to be more respect, or if danger is just the reality of bike racing. Rachel also spends a day with the sports directors of Canyon//SRAM and finds out about the work that goes into trying to defend a Tour title – spoiler alert, it's not easy!This episode includes interviews with Kasia Niewiadoma, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig, Kim Le Court and more.To get a 15 per cent discount off the price of a normal Rouleur subscription, go to www.rouleur.cc/subscribe and enter the code podcast15.Follow Rachel on Instagram: @racheljaryFollow Chris on Instagram: @cmbreports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.