For Merida Miller, Gravel Mexico was more than a race. It was a return to a place she has loved since childhood, now seen from the saddle. Between the brutal beauty of the desert, the warmth of riders and locals, and the finish line fiestas filled with mezcal and tortillas, every detail felt alive with culture. Gravel Mexico showed her how cycling can truly weave us into the places we ride.

Emmanuel’s first year of gravel riding took him straight to The Traka 100 — Europe’s biggest gravel event — and it was pure chaos in the best way. From Girona’s warm welcome to torrential race-day rain, steep climbs, and slippery descents, every moment tested him. But it was the shared struggle, encouragement from strangers, and connection with fellow riders that made it unforgettable. For Emmanuel, The Traka isn’t just a race, it’s an experience.

Seb, founder of Queer Wheels, and Merida, founder of Project Fearless, share how they’re reshaping cycling in The Netherlands for LGBTQ+ riders, women, and non-binary people. From building safe spaces to finding joy in Pride Rides, they talk friendship, allyship, and showing up as your true self—on and off the bike. This is a celebration of belonging, and a call to take space, make space, and ride proud.

Bikepacking, the art of combining cycling and backpacking, might seem intimidating, but it's surprisingly accessible to beginners. One of the greatest things about bikepacking is its flexibility; trips can be both long and short, so you could travel the world full-time or enjoy a week-long adventure closer to home. You don't need to embark on an epic expedition to experience the joy of it. You can start exploring your local area, either solo or with friends.

Women in Focus, a portrait series. 5 women, 5 stories — rewriting the rules, turning the 9-5 on its head and building a career around the sport they love. These past months, we spoke to five female pioneers from within the Alba Optics family to share their unique experiences of the cycling industry: Iris Slappendel, Rebecca Henderson, Unchale Khakkana, Timia Porter and Virginia Cancellieri.

Elite cyclist Red Walters opens up about injury recovery, racing at the highest level, and the reality of being one of the only Black riders in the peloton. From quiet resilience to visible representation, Red shares what it means to show up, keep going, and pave the way for others. A powerful, honest listen.

At 56, Donna became a cycling ambassador — not despite her age, race, or body type, but because representation matters. Her story isn’t just about miles ridden; it’s about breaking barriers, building community, and showing who cycling is really for. Read the full story.

On a morning in April, I woke up to the heartbreaking news that a pillar of the cycling community - Brixton Cycles - in the southeast of London, was for the last time, shutting up shop.

In an article originally published in BikeBiz Magazine, I break down my own definition of diversity and that of some of our contributors.

Welcome to episode 6, with Josh and Khory, content creators to some of cycling biggest brands, and they're creating in a new way...

We may be firmly into a new year, but our objectives remain simple and clear.

For episode 4, we welcome Mitch, creator, rider and person of colour, living in Germany.

Towards the end of the summer of 2024, Rouleur Magazines' editor, Ed Pickering, rang me up with an odd request

For episode 4 I sit down with none other than Tokunbo Ajasa-Oluwa, aka Toks, the founder of Black Unity Bike Ride.

Contributors Alessandro and Nunziella tackle the Sicili Divide a 550km multi-terrain odyssey in one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes.

Welcome to the Cycling Culture Club Podcast. For episode 3 I sat down with Jess Morgan, helping to steer Rapha's diversity agenda.

For episode 2, we sit down with Alonso Tal, a visionary, following a unique path into cycling through skate culture, photography and BMX

Welcome to the Cycling Culture Club Podcast. Getting closer to our contributors and others who would help diversify cycling.

Contributor, Makesi takes on his second SBT Gravel, the high-altitude gravel race through Steamboat Springs.

Biniam Girmay is back to his winning ways, but beyond the media explosion, what does this mean for cycling culture moving forward?