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Cyclist Magazine Podcast

Cyclist Magazine
Cycling
Tour De France
Team Sky
Giro D'italia
Gravel Racing
Luke Rowe
Tadej Pogačar
Women's Cycling
Olympics
Ridelondon
London
Vuelta a España
Ineos
Paris-Roubaix
Triple Crown
Tadej Pogacar
AG2R
Cyclist Magazine
2012 Olympics
Event Logistics

From the team behind Cyclist Magazine, this is a podcast for lovers of all things cycling, whether you’re a sucker for a sportive, a carbon fibre connoisseur or just Bernard Hinault’s biggest fan.

Host James Spender brings you in-depth conversations from within the world of cycling by the people that know it best, with new episodes every other Thursday. Guests have included the likes of Greg LeMon... more

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This week, James and Will are joined by ex-road pro turned gravel ace, Rob Britton. Born in Saskatchewan in Canada in 1984, Rob turned pro in 2010 with American team Bissell Pro Cycling and for the next 12 seasons raced at Continental level, arguably... more

This week, James is joined by Guy Martin, former British motorcycle racer, land speed record setter, part-time cyclist and reluctant TV presenter - he says he’d rather be known for his day job fixing trucks than as a TV personality. But on the box he... more

This week, James and Will chat to George Hincapie, the super-est of domestiques, double 'ard Classics man and erstwhile lieutenant to Lance Armstrong.

George was born in Queens, New York City, on 29th June 1973, to cycling-mad Colombian dad, Ricardo... more

This week James and Will are joined by Harry Tanfield. Born and raised in Yorkshire, Harry started racing aged 10, and having caught teams' attention with strong performances at races like Junior Paris-Roubaix, he turned professional aged 20 with JLT... more

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Guy Martin
Former British motorcycle racer, TV presenter, and author
Self/Various TV productions
Episode: 156. Guy Martin: Getting kidnapped, land speed records and defying death on two wheels
Harry Tanfield
Professional cyclist (Ribble Outliers, gravel racer)
Ribble Outliers / Ribble
Episode: 154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Steve Smith
Head of Castelli and Sportful, Manifattura Valcismon
Castelli, Sportful
Episode: 153. Aero mutinies and secret shorts with Castelli's Steve Smith
Zoe Bäckstedt
Professional cyclist, Canyon–Swarms Sonder Crypto rider
Canyon–Swarm Sonder Crypto
Episode: 152. Zoe Bäckstedt: Why I love Sundays in Hell
Pieter Potters
R&D manager at Belgian Cycling Factory, overseeing the design of road and gravel bikes.
Belgian Cycling Factory
Episode: 151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Brian Smith
Former professional cyclist and national champion commentator for Eurosport
Eurosport
Episode: 150. Brian Smith: National champ, racing with Lance, saying no to EPO, and snakes in showers
Lee Donaldson
Filmmaker and passionate cycling fan
Episode: 149. The legend of Eddy Merckx, with Lee Donaldson
Hunter Allen
Founder of Peaks Coaching Group and co-founder of TrainingPeaks
Peaks Coaching Group, TrainingPeaks
Episode: 148. Hunter Allen and the future of training and racing
David Millar
Former professional cyclist and brand director at Factor Bikes
Factor Bikes
Episode: 147. David Millar: The Christmas special (sort of)

Hosts

James Spender
Host of the podcast, likely bringing extensive knowledge and experience in cycling journalism and the community.
Will Strixon
Co-host with insights into cycling, contributing to a dynamic conversation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • The aero socks of podcasts

    Great hosts and guests, I’ve enjoyed discovering and listening to the back catalogue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sir Beckwood Fizzington
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Both & Brad

    Great episode this one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dg1755
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Pretty depressing, uninformed, uneducated take on sport washing here. By all means platform differing viewpoints but at least let them be thoughtful and based in fact. Unsubscribed.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    joechester
    2 years ago
  • Insta-idiots

    You lost me at “influencer”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    0123456781976
    United States3 years ago
  • Cyclist magazine podcast ,

    You just don’t want to miss these in-depth and genuinely engaging topics . Great show !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spinnmyster
    Belgium3 years ago

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Opinions on the hosts vary, with some finding them engaging while others are critical of the changes in co-hosts and chemistry.
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154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: What led to his shift from road to gravel racing, and how has that change affected his career?
He discusses a mix of opportunities and personal preference, noting that gravel offers a more collaborative team environment and a way to continue racing professionally with less pressure from a WorldTour contract.
154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: How did personal tragedy affect the season with Katusha and later years?
He describes personal loss during a WorldTour season, the need to balance training and competition with grieving, and how the team supported him through that period.
154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: What was it like moving from the domestic racing scene into a contract with a WorldTour team?
He explains it as a combination of luck, opportunity, and adapting quickly to demands, with initial high hopes followed by a tough learning curve and injuries that complicated the early years.
151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Q: Why are bikes so expensive?
Bikes are expensive due to the high cost of materials, R&D for high-end models, limited production volume, and the quality of components required to meet professional standards.
151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Q: How much influence do pro riders genuinely have on the design process?
Pro riders provide valuable feedback that influences bike design, focusing on what they need to perform at their best.

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What is Cyclist Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the cycling community, this podcast features insightful conversations about various aspects of biking, ranging from the latest in cycling technology to personal stories from prominent figures in the industry. With a mix of professional insights and engaging anecdotes, episodes cover a wide variety of topics, including cycling performance, industry advancements, and personal cycling journeys. Each episode is likely to resonate with both avid cyclists and casual enthusiasts, providing a platform for stories that inspire and educate throughout the cycling world.

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Recent guests on Cyclist Magazine Podcast include:

1. Guy Martin
2. Harry Tanfield
3. Steve Smith
4. Zoe Bäckstedt
5. Pieter Potters
6. Brian Smith
7. Lee Donaldson
8. Hunter Allen

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