ROULEUR NR. 28.

Tom Southam's professional career was a pretty varied experience and as a pro rider in Italy he no doubt saw a few things worth writing about. Nothing, however, that compared to his latest assignment at the Tour of Rwanda late last year

Remember the Peugeot checkerboard and La Vie Clare's mondrian pallette? It was all the work of Santini SMS. Herbie Sykes discusses the game of selling sponsors to the public via this travelling billboard, whilst photographer Taz Darling roams around the factory floor.

Patrick Sercu was one of the first super domestiques on the pro circuit, when he raced alongside compatriot Eddy Merckx. As a Six Day racer he realised his worth and won so many races on the track he became known simply as The Phenomenon.

Ian Cleverly speaks to former professional Brian Smith about the set-up behind the Endura racing team and photographer Geoff Waugh provides images from their debut at last year's Tour of Britain.

What do you know about spokes? Rohan Dubash reflects on this, the humblest of bicycle components. Rohan delves further into the art of wheelbuilding, inspired after visiting Sapim's Belgian factory.

Lastly a special mention for Rouleur regular Johnny Green, his all too brief column in this issue recalls the life of Charly Gaul and the whole issue of success for many it's hard to find and those who find it, don't always want it... All this and the usual comment and opinion from regular Rouleur columnists William Fotheringham, Matt Seaton and (Jo Burt illustrated) Paul Fournel.