ROUVY routes

In the latest episode of the ROUVY Unchained podcast, Raphael Raymundo shares why the Spanish city of Girona has become a true mecca for road riders, gravel grinders and pro teams alike. Listen now.

You know that feeling when you click start on a ROUVY route, and you’re instantly transported somewhere else? It’s a bit like packing a bag without the travel costs and long flight. When those destinations are US national parks, you’ll get the wide expanse, terrain that draws you in, and scenery that keeps you immersed in the views.

There’s a moment most riders remember the first time they pedal in Madeira. You round a corner, the road kicks up again, and suddenly the Atlantic opens out below you. It’s quiet. Your legs are already working. And you realise pretty quickly that this island doesn’t hand anything over for free.

Over the past decade, gravel cycling has gone from niche curiosity to one of the most exciting movements in cycling. What started with riders sneaking off paved roads in search of quieter routes has evolved into a global phenomenon, complete with purpose-built bikes, iconic events, and a thriving community. Gravel biking offers something many cyclists were always craving: freedom, variety, and a sense of adventure that goes well beyond the confines of painted road lines.

How do you ride 600+ kilometres in an indoor race and still laugh when you lose by less than a 10th of a mile? In this latest episode of ROUVY Unchained, Matthias Heil – a mathematics professor and hardcore ultra-distance cyclist – unpacks the mindset, routines and quirks behind his epic endurance feats.

Spain offers world-class cycling in Calpe, Tenerife and Girona -and with new ROUVY routes, you can explore their iconic climbs and terrain at home before riding them for real.

Explore the world’s most iconic cycling races - from the cobbles of Roubaix to the climbs of the Tour de France - and ride their legendary routes virtually on ROUVY for authentic challenge and inspiration.

From tropical gravel rides to monkey mayhem: ROUVY ambassador Juliet Elliott kicks off the ROUVY Unchained podcast with an unforgettable Sri Lankan cycling adventure. In Episode 1, she reveals the wild beauty, cultural surprises and behind-the-scenes stories that made this journey – and the new ROUVY virtual routes – so extraordinary. Listen now.