Sir Bradley Wiggins, Joanna Rowsell-Shand and Fabian Cancellera have been confirmed among a star-studded guest list for this year's Rouleur Classic exhibition, which takes place in London from 2-4 November.
Each year Rouleur Classic brings together legends from the peloton as well as the visionaries behind the sport's leading brands for what is billed as the "the pinnacle of cycling's social calendar".
This year's star turns include Tour de France winner, decorated Olympian, former Time Trial World Champion and current Hour Record holder, Sir Bradley Wiggins, who will be present at the SRAM booth.
Milan-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix winner John Degenkolb will also be appearing, adding to the Monuments theme of this year's edition alongside the previously announced Fabian Cancellara and Johan Museeuw. Fellow king of the cobbles and Eurosport commentator Magnus Backstedt will be discussing his 2004 win alongside Roger Hammond who came third in the same race.
Olympian Joanna Rowsell-Shand will be sharing her wealth of experience with the audience and outgoing President of the UCI, Brian Cookson will offer his unique perspective on the cycling world. Dutch cyclist Iris Slappendel is the latest name to be added to the 'Future of Women's Cycling' panel to take place at the event and Tour de France stage and Amstel Gold Race winner Fränk Schleck will also be in attendance.
Patrick Lefevere - winner of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and manager of Quick Step Floors and Brian Holm - Directeur Sportif of Quick-Step Floors Cycling Team, will impart their knowledge on how to build, maintain and motivate one of the most decorated teams in cycling's modern era.
It's not all about the Classics: Pippa York, one of Britain's most successful cyclists ever, journalist and recently ITV's Tour de France go-to expert will be sharing some of her expertise with the Rouleur Classic audience.
Retired pro and manager of EF Education First - Drapac Jonathan Vaughters, will also be attending on the Thursday evening, while his team, EF Education First-Drapac will join visitors for the Friday.
2017 saw the 100th edition of the Giro d'Italia, and Race director Mauro Vegni will be attending the Rouleur Classic to offer his view on how the toughest Grand Tour race has evolved over the years, alongside five-time Monument winner Paolo Bettini. Freshly retired Alberto Contador will be joined by Ivan Basso, whose own retirement has paved the way for an unlikely second career as a blueberry farmer...
Alongside these lycra luminaries, the three-day event will also see discussion on the sport's technological future from leading lights of bicycle design such as Markus Storck and Gerard Vroomen.
A few last remaining tickets are still available priced from £40. For full programme details and to book, visit www.rouleurclassic.cc.
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