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Cyclist Magazine Podcast

Cyclist Magazine
Cycling
Professional Cycling
America
Kindness
Hemophilia
Alex Dowsett
Mental Health
Chris Froome
Cycling In Africa
Documentary Film
Team Sky
Aerodynamics In Cycling
Bloody Minded (book)
Cycling Equipment
Gravel Racing
Sports Nutrition
World Championships 2025 In Rwanda
Travel
Politics
Social Issues

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 Will and James are joined by Castelli and Sportful’s global brand manager, Steve Smith. Steve grew up in Portland, USA, where he – like most of the city he says – worked for Nike for 10 years. But in 2000 he decided to make a bold move to I... more

This week, Robyn and James are joined by WorldTour pro Zoe Bäckstedt. Born in 2004 in Pontyclun, Wales to British track champion Megan Hughes and Paris-Roubaix winner Magnus Bäckstedt, there were only two ways Zoe’s life (and sister Elynor’s for that... more

This week's guest is Pieter Potters, R&D manager at Belgian Cycling Factory, the group that owns Eddy Merckx Cycles and Ridley Bikes. For nearly six years Pieter has been at the centre of designing cutting edge road and gravel bikes, including the re... more

This week, James and Will are joined by Scottish ex-pro turned team manager, commentator and pundit, Brian Smith.

Brian cut his teeth in the 1980s at the school of cycling hardknocks, ACBB – Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt – in Paris, whose al... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Michael Hutchinson
Long-time Cycling Weekly columnist, former national-level time trial specialist, and author
Cycling Weekly
Episode: 146. Dr Hutch: Tears, resilience, beauty and endurance
Alistair Brownlee
Two-time Olympic gold medalist in triathlon and British National Gravel Champion
TrueFuels
Episode: 145. Alistair Brownlee: triathlon legend, gravel racing demon and sportsmanship superstar

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 240 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 Kingdom9 months ago
  • Both & Brad

    Great episode this one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dg1755
    United Kingdom10 months 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
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    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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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.
149. The legend of Eddy Merckx, with Lee Donaldson
Q: What was your favorite interview?
Claudine, Eddy Merckx's wife, was my favorite interview who hadn't been interviewed in 35 years.
148. Hunter Allen and the future of training and racing
Q: How should an athlete structure food intake leading up to a long event?
Increase carbohydrate intake leading up to the event, have normal meals the day before, and eat a simple carbohydrate snack just before starting.
148. Hunter Allen and the future of training and racing
Q: What should I be looking at when I come back from a ride to track progress?
Look at your intervals, average power, normalized power, peak power, and heart rate to power relationship to understand performance.

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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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1. Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens
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3. The Rouleur Podcast
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Cyclist Magazine Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 155 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Cyclist Magazine Podcast include:

1. Steve Smith
2. Zoe Bäckstedt
3. Pieter Potters
4. Brian Smith
5. Lee Donaldson
6. Hunter Allen
7. David Millar
8. Michael Hutchinson

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