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  • Crumb Culture & Bike Medicine with Christina Torres of Cyclista Zine

    Crumb Culture & Bike Medicine with Christina Torres of Cyclista Zine
    Apr 18 2022

    An interview with the one and only Christina Torres of Cyclista Zine!

    This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021 - due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. LIFE) we are releasing it now.

    Listen along as we discuss chocolate chip cookie activism, the Land Back Movement, performative activism, and zines as tools for freedom.


    Things we mention:

    Name the Change Campaign: https://www.change.org/p/dirty-kanza-name-the-change-dk

    Name the Change article: https://www.cxmagazine.com/campaign-petition-launched-to-change-dirty-kanza-gravel-race-dk200

    Birb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Bird-tiktok?lang=en

    BrattyXBre tiny zine earrings: https://www.brestinyprintshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/brattyxbre_/

    Muchachas fanzine: https://www.muchachafanzine.com/


    No more Patreon, get a subscription via the Cyclista Zine website: https://www.cyclistazine.com/

    Insta: @cyclista_zine


    Jenni Gwiazdowski: @money_melon

    Alex Davis: @singyamatokun


    This episode was edited by Mathew Jones: mgjprofessional@gmail.com

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    1 h et 33 min
  • Save The Rim Brake - Maintenance Minisode

    Save The Rim Brake - Maintenance Minisode
    Oct 13 2021

    Do you trust your brakes? The poor, neglected rim brake deserves your full attention - ignore at your peril! Listen to Jenni and Alex for a full "brake" down on how to care for your rim brakes. #savetherimbrake


    Wanna get motivated for regular maintenance? Join London Bike Kitchen's Hex Club! Hex Club is an online weekly fix-a-long, where we tackle maintenance as a team. Join a small group of students under the care and guidance of Jenni Gwiazdowski as we navigate the wonderful world of home maintenance. Every week we will be building good habits, making maintenance second nature, keeping our bikes in top condition, saving money, and feeling empowered.


    https://lbk.org.uk/collections/online-fix-a-longs


    This episode is brought to you by our 3rd Wheels - wanna support the Wheel Suckers? You too can be a 3rd Wheel and keep us going!


    Click here for more >> https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/


    You'll be in good company with these 3rd Wheels:


    Aurelija Venclovaite!

    Kerena Fussell!

    Kirsty Chestnutt!

    Sally Bremner!

    Jonathan Rothwell!

    Aine MacCarthy!

    Max Maier!

    Bence Balla!

    Luc Rocher!

    Jenny Raphael!

    Cyclista Zine!

    Ella Borrie!

    Kirwan Lyster!

    Benjamin Irving Fields!

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    44 min
  • Cycling for All with Isabelle Clement

    Cycling for All with Isabelle Clement
    Sep 19 2021

    Isabelle Clement is the director of Wheels for Wellbeing, a disability led charity in London challenging people to think "beyond the bicycle".


    Guest

    Isabelle Clement

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsabelleClement

    Wheels for Wellbeing

    https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wheels4Well


    Support us and become our 3rd Wheel!

    Give us a little push today: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-us


    Recorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/

    Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you! http://wardourstudios.co.uk


    Women of Colour Cycling Collective UK https://womenofcolourcycling.org/

    The London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk



    Intro Track

    Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds


    Work handles

    London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk


    Our personal handles

    Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun

    Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon


    Follow us

    Twitter @WheelSuckersPod

    Instagram @wheelsuckerspod

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    53 min
  • Constant speed and long distances with Vedangi Kulkarni

    Constant speed and long distances with Vedangi Kulkarni
    Jun 6 2021

    In 2018 Vedangi Kulkarni was the youngest woman to attempt circumnavigating the globe by bicycle. We discuss confidence, visas and cycling adventures.


    Guest

    Vedangi Kulkarni

    https://www.vedangikulkarni.com/

    “Wheels and words”

    https://www.instagram.com/wheelsandwords/

    https://twitter.com/wheelsandwords

    Founder of The Adventure Shed https://www.theadventureshed.com/


    !Content warning! from 9:48 Vedangi talks about being mugged at knife point


    Support us and become our 3rd Wheel!

    Give us a little push today: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-us


    Topics

    The Adventure Shed https://www.theadventureshed.com/

    The Silk Road mountain race https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/

    Visas

    It happens when it happens

    1,000km bike ride in the southwest UK

    Sponsorship

    Marc Randolph “That will never work” https://twitter.com/mbrandolph

    Adventure Traveller Eva zu Beck https://www.youtube.com/c/EvazuBeckOfficial

    https://www.instagram.com/evazubeck/?hl=en


    Recorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/

    Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you! http://wardourstudios.co.uk


    Women of Colour Cycling Collective UK https://womenofcolourcycling.org/

    The London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk


    Photo of Vedangi by @woodark

    https://www.instagram.com/woodark/?hl=en


    Intro Track

    Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds


    Work handles

    London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk


    Our personal handles

    Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun

    Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon


    Follow us

    Twitter @WheelSuckersPod

    Instagram @wheelsuckerspod

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    44 min
  • Ciclovía! Open the streets and cycle with your cat with Tiffany Lam

    Ciclovía! Open the streets and cycle with your cat with Tiffany Lam
    May 20 2021
    We talk to our first three-peat guest, discussing intersectionality and gender in cycling with Tiffany Lam.Guest: Tiffany Lamhttps://tiffanylam.me/https://twitter.com/tiffany_francesListen to previous interviews with Tiffany:The Right to the city: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/podcast/episode/200f89ce/the-right-to-the-city-with-tiffany-lamMind the cycling gender gap:https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/podcast/episode/c1684827/mind-the-cycling-gender-gap-with-tiffany-lamRecorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you! http://wardourstudios.co.uk Support us and become our 3rd Wheel!Give us a little push today: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-usWomen of Colour Cycling Collective UK https://womenofcolourcycling.org/The London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.ukTopics!Kimberle CrenshawThe Study of Gender and Cycling in Bogota, using the Ciclo Alameda de Medio Milenio as a pilot“Currently, only 25% of cyclists in Bogota are female” The CAMM - the new Ciclo Alameda Medio Milenio - CAMM cycle lane. “Women make up 26% of cycling trips in London” Ciclovía https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclov%C3%ADaIndependent workers of Great BritainThe rise of Uber Eats gang masters is tearing the gig economy aparthttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/uber-eats-italyThe forgotten frontline https://tribunemag.co.uk/2021/02/britains-other-frontlineLTN! Low traffic networks!Milly we love you!Jun’s kitchen: Stephanie Kelton's Twitter handle: @StephanieKelton Kate Raworth's Twitter handle: @KateRaworthThe Reductress Minute: https://reductress.com/podcasts/ BUY Mind the Cycling Gender Gap Zine!Online via Microcosm Publishing https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/9549In London at Pages of Hackney https://pagesofhackney.co.ukArtwordss Shoreditch + Broadway Market https://www.artwords.co.uk/Broken Spoke Co-op http://bsbcoop.org/Intro TrackEvangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0SoundsWork handlesLondon Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.ukOur personal handles ~Alex Davis twitter.com/SingyamatokunJenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melonFollow usTwitter @WheelSuckersPodInstagram @wheelsuckerspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    53 min
  • Sacrificial Chain - Maintenance Minisode

    Sacrificial Chain - Maintenance Minisode
    Apr 29 2021

    Maintain your bike and your bike will maintain you. Absorb essential bicycle maintenance advice thanks to your Captain Jenni, Director of the London Bike Kitchen.

    Watch how to take your chain off thanks to the LBK Online Class membership: https://lbk.org.uk/pages/online-class-library


    Today's topic: How to clean your chain!

    Part of our bike maintenance minisodes, listen to more!

    Lube https://play.acast.com/s/wheel-suckers-podcast/lube-ydube-ydo-maintenanceminisode

    How to pump up your tyres https://play.acast.com/s/wheel-suckers-podcast/pumpinguptyres-maintenanceminisode


    Recorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/

    Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you!

    http://wardourstudios.co.uk


    ~ Support us and become our 3rd Wheel! ~

    Give us a little push today: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-us

    You'll be in good company with these friends

    Aurelija Venclovaite!

    Kerena Fussell!

    Kirsty Chestnutt!

    Kate Thompson!

    Sally Bremner!

    Jonathan Rothwell!

    Ella Green!

    Áine MacCarthy

    Max Maier!


    "The chain is a sacrificial part. Bless the chain so we may ride again."


    Clean before you lube!

    Prolong the life of your bike!

    What is a chain?

    Diagram!

    Rough prices

    8 speed chain £13

    11 speed £20

    8 speed cassette £30

    11 speed cassette £50

    Chainrings a pound a tooth

    A brief moment with Richard. We welcome to return of our beloved bicycle guru Richard Ballentine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ballantine

    The sock on the hand! We love you!


    Intro Track

    Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds


    Work handles

    London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk


    Our personal handles ~

    Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun

    Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon


    Follow us

    Twitter @WheelSuckersPod

    Instagram @wheelsuckerspod

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    30 min
  • The Custom Service with Judith Rooze

    The Custom Service with Judith Rooze
    Apr 14 2021

    We chat beer bikes, Eurostar hacks and wheel building with Judith Rooze from Stayer Cycles: https://www.stayercycles.com

    They’re hiring at the moment: http://www.stayercycles.com/jobs-www


    Recorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/

    Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you!

    http://wardourstudios.co.uk


    ~ Support us and become our 3rd Wheel! ~

    Give us a little push today: https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-us

    You'll be in good company with these friends

    Claire Tayler!

    Aurelija Venclovaite!

    Kerena Fussell!

    Kirsty Chestnutt!

    Kate Thompson!

    Sally Bremner!

    Jonathan Rothwell!

    Ella Green!

    Áine MacCarthy

    Max Maier!


    ~ Notes ~

    Durney Racing

    Stayer / Track Racing

    The Beer Bike!

    Bespoked - the best frame builders festival imo

    Eurostar Hack Bike

    Bike Boxes are hard to find OK

    Balance Bikes

    Gravel Bikes

    Off the peg bike build options

    Zwift bikes

    Leytonstone represent !!

    Perky Blinders

    Isembard cycles

    Art School was never a mistake

    Clever mikes

    LBK

    Wheel Building

    Lacing

    Putting the spokes in place

    Bladed spoke holder

    Round spoke

    Dot watching rules

    Transcontinental is great for that

    Get Custom from Stayer

    Ayesha McGowan - It’s awkward to talk about race: let’s do it anyway

    https://www.casquette.co.uk/people/its-awkward-to-talk-about-race-lets-do-it-anyway


    ~ Recommendations! ~

    Round Boys https://www.instagram.com/round.boys/?hl=en

    How I build this https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this

    The Wild Podcast https://www.kuow.org/podcasts/thewild

    The Mystery Show https://gimletmedia.com/shows/mystery-show

    Daisy May Cooper

    This Country


    ~ Intro Track ~

    Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds


    ~ The London Bike Kitchen ~

    www.lbk.org.uk


    ~ Personal handles ~

    Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun

    Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon


    ~ Follow us ~

    Twitter @WheelSuckersPod

    Instagram @wheelsuckerspod

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    1 h et 10 min
  • Wheel Sucking is back! Pandemic Podcast Edition

    Wheel Sucking is back! Pandemic Podcast Edition
    Mar 31 2021

    Listen to Captain Alex and Jenni the Stoker catch up after *checks notes* one year *gulp*. It's the Return of the Wheel Suckers: Pandemic Podcast Edition.

    We'll update you on what we've been up to the and future of the show. Expect interviews with guests and maintenance minisodes. Episodes will launch every 2 weeks!

    ~ Notes ~

    Jenni is now not so keen on The Ordinary as it is now majority owned by Estee Lauder, who test on animals and their owner Ronald Lauder is a Trump supporter.

    The Women of Colour Cycling Group is now the Women of Colour Cycling Collective: https://womenofcolourcycling.org/

    And Hex Education is almost over! But you can sign up to our 'I Like to Watch' class library here: https://membermojo.co.uk/lbk

    Alex streams on Wednesday nights now (only from 20:00 gmt: https://www.twitch.tv/singyamatokun

    Edited by Elisha at Wardour Studios: http://wardourstudios.co.uk/

    Recorded via Cleanfeed: https://cleanfeed.net/

    ~ Like what we do? ~

    Become a Third Wheel to support the Wheel Suckers Podcast!

    https://www.wheelsuckerspodcast.com/support-us

    You'll be in good company with these 3rd Wheels:

    Claire Tayler!

    Aurelija Venclovaite!

    Kerena Fussell!

    Kirsty Chestnutt!

    Kate Thompson!

    Sally Bremner!

    Jonathan Rothwell!

    Ella Green!

    Áine MacCarthy

    Thank you for supporting us and making WS happen! X

    ~ Intro Track ~

    Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds


    ~ The London Bike Kitchen ~

    www.lbk.org.uk


    ~ Personal handles ~

    Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun

    Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon


    ~ Follow us ~

    Twitter @WheelSuckersPod

    Instagram @wheelsuckerspod

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    55 min