Épisodes

  • Chaos at the Tour de France opening weekend

    Chaos at the Tour de France opening weekend
    Jul 6 2025
    A chaotic opening weekend provided plenty of drama and excitement with Alpencin-Deceunick coming out on top.

    Jasper Philipsen took the first stage (his 10th overall) and Mathieu Van der Poel took stage 2.

    Leading in to Stage 3, Van der Poel holds the Yellow with Philipsen retaining Green.
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    6 min
  • Tour de France Preview Show - For Beginners!

    Tour de France Preview Show - For Beginners!
    Jul 4 2025
    Ride Back in 2014, the Tour de France rolled through Yorkshire—and something clicked. In this beginner-friendly Ride & Thrive episode, David shares how watching the world’s greatest cycling race right on his doorstep ignited a passion that’s shaped his life ever since.

    You’ll get a down-to-earth preview of this year’s race, learn why it’s more than just Lycra and mountains, and discover how the Tour might just inspire your own two-wheeled adventure.

    If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this one’s for you.
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    19 min
  • Skin-Tight and Confident: My Cycling Clothing Revelation

    Skin-Tight and Confident: My Cycling Clothing Revelation
    Jun 27 2025
    In this delightfully stretchy episode, we squeeze into the world of Lycra — that shiny, form-fitting fabric beloved by cyclists and feared by café-goers everywhere.

    I chat about what it means to wrap yourself in something that leaves very little to the imagination, and why people do it anyway (hint: it's not always about speed).

    I share the awkward glory of public spandex moments, the psychology of dressing like a Tour de France hopeful, and how Lycra somehow turns a casual ride into a full-blown identity. It's part fashion, part function, part midlife crisis — and all fun.

    Come for the Lycra, stay for the laughs — and maybe leave with a little more empathy for the guy ordering a flat white in cleats
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    17 min
  • 5 Mistakes beginner cyclists make and how to avoid them.

    5 Mistakes beginner cyclists make and how to avoid them.
    Jun 22 2025
    I made lots of mistakes, some worse than others in my first 6 months of road bike ownership. Here I list 5 of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

    Stay tuned to the end for a bonus tip!

    Contact me: david@rideandthrive.co.uk

    How to perform a pre-ride check HERE

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    16 min
  • What bike should you buy? Beginners edition.

    What bike should you buy? Beginners edition.
    Jun 22 2025
    If your just starting out on your cycling journey, buying a bike can be daunting...so many choices! I sift through the mud and try to offer a clear path for you to make an informed choice.
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    15 min
  • Welcome to the Podacst

    Welcome to the Podacst
    Jun 22 2025
    I've been riding bikes my whole life, well, as long as I can remember. In this episode I share my history of bike ownership from the very early days (1970'S) Raleigh Chopper through to present day.

    Contact me: david@rideandthrive.co.uk

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    8 min
  • 021 Standards for general fitness

    021 Standards for general fitness
    May 12 2024
    How fit/strong should you be?

    A general guide for some strength goals to aim for.
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    21 min
  • 020 Fast Track your Weight Loss

    020 Fast Track your Weight Loss
    Apr 26 2024
    I wanted to share some things that I wish I had known about weight loss 20-30 years ago! It would have had a massive impact on my health and fitness journey.

    1. You can't lose weight by simply joining a gym
    2. The Importance of Strength Training
    3. Importance of sleep
    4. Understanding the part nutrition and food macros plays in weight loss
    5. Adherence and Consistency, the glue that holds everything together
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    16 min