• Episode 12 Guy Kesteven
    Jul 10 2023

    Arguably the UK's most experienced bike tester Guy Kesteven has been reviewing bikes and kit for over 25 years but what motivates him to go on a ride for himself? Did he peak with James and the Giant Peach reference? Does he ever shut up?

    all these questions and more are answered in this podcast. Put the kettle on, put you feet up or sneak your earphones in at work and don't miss this one!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 11 Path Less Pedalled's Russ Roca
    Jul 4 2023

    Russ Roca, along side his partner Laura run Path Less Pedalled, a website and youtube channel that is a refreshing change to most of the others. PLP is about riding for fun, not worrying about average speed or what you wear to ride in, but Russ can tell you more about that as I embark on my first trans atlantic podcast. Russ was on Montana and I was in Worcestershire, that will explain the sound issues we had. I hope those don't spoil the great chat I had with a true enthusiast for "real" cycling.

    Path Less pedalled youtube

    website

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    43 mins
  • Episode 10 John Heard from wild cycles.cc
    May 4 2023
    Today I chat to John Heard, co founder of Wild Cycles who have created a unique style of cycle event in areas throughout the UK. You can literally feel John's enthusiasm to get people out on bicycles to experience the simple joy of the outdoors. Listen in to hear Wild Cycles plans and John's journey into cycling Check out https://www.wildcycles.co.uk/
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    44 mins
  • Episode 9: Dales Divide Debrief
    Apr 17 2023
    In the 1st Dales Divide episode I chatted to Tim and David about the upcoming event, how they were preparing, what bikes they would use and how they thought it would go. The event took place over Easter weekend and I caught up with the guys to see what happened. Please note, no cats or rhubarb pies were hurt in the recording of this podcast......😆
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    46 mins
  • Episode 8: Chris Yeomans from Smithy Frameworks
    Apr 9 2023


    This episode I travelled across the border from England into Wales to chat with Chris Yeomans, main torch wielder at Smithy Frame works.

    Smithy Frames Works is a place to get a made to measure hand made bicycle. Chris contacted me to ask if he could build a gravel bike fit for all conditions that the UK could throw at it and asked for my input on the type of features it would need.

    Obviously it took me a micro second to say Yes please! and then i thought talking to Chris about what a customer could expect to experience in the bike build process and about the history of Smithy Frame works would be a good subject for the podcast. Chris agreed and the link below will let you listen to what went on on the day I spent in Powys.

    here's a link to ukgravelco.com to view the pictures

    plus Smithyframeworks.com and Flying Gate

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 7, riding with Verity, Vegan Cyclist
    Mar 25 2023

    Another outside broadcast, this time I go for a ride with local cyclist Verity, we chat about the challenges she faces being a vegan, cake (obvs),her goals and horse's eyelashes

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    46 mins
  • Episode 6: A chat with Hannah Dobson
    Mar 10 2023

    Hannah Dobson, managing Editor of one of the UK (if not the worlds) premier cycling magazines and website, www.singletrackworld.com . We chat about how she came to be in charge of the content of an award winning bike publication, how she got into cycling, being female in the bike industry, the bike she'd ride if she couldn't ride any other (this may surprise you), her unusual riding clothing choices and how to attract more people to our favourite pastime.

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    54 mins
  • Episode 5: on location with UK Gravel Collective Cycling Podcast
    Feb 28 2023
    Trying a new microphone out while riding, be prepared for wind noise, heavy breathing, snot, dogs doing disgusting things performance anxiety and Big Willy's. not sure I'm happy with the audio but I'm sure you'll let me know.
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    31 mins