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The Cycling Europe Podcast

Andrew P. Sykes
Cycling
Cycle Touring
Traveling
La Vélo Francette
Orkney Islands
Personal Growth
Eurovelo
Shetland
South America
Travel
Parenzana Trail
Shetland Islands
Andes
Gobi Desert
Land's End To John O'groats
Albania
North Cape 4000
Cycle Touring Festival
Camino De Santiago
China

The wonderful world of cycle travel... from CyclingEurope.org. From the EuroVelos to round-the-world cyclists, it's all here on The Cycling Europe Podcast.

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In episode 101 of The Cycling Europe Podcast, Helen Watson discusses her 2009/10 journey along the Silk Road from Edinburgh to China in the company of her husband Ed that took the couple across Europe, through the Balkans, Turkey, Syria, Iran and the... more

It’s episode 100 of The Cycling Europe Podcast! Whether you’ve been listening since episode 001 was published in September 2017 or whether this is the first episode that you have discovered, you are all very welcome! Thanks for taking the time to spe... more

Gerald Huber is an Austrian living in Paris. He commutes to work every day by bicycle. Lots of people do. In 2025, however, he decided to go a little further on two wheels and he signed up for his first ultra-long-distance cycling event, the North Ca... more

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Helen and Ben Rivers are a married couple from the south of England, retired professional musicians, but certainly not retired cycle tourists. They’ve been travelling Europe on their bikes for many decades and they have no plans to stop just yet. Sit... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Watson
Author of Tea and Grit, A Bicycle Journey Along the Silk Road
Author; Tea and Grit publisher
Episode: Episode 101: Helen Watson – Tea & Grit – A Bicycle Journey Along The Silk Road
Richard Fairhurst
Founder/Owner of Cycle.travel, mapping and routing expert
Cycle.travel
Episode: Episode 100: Richard Fairhurst / Cycle.Travel – Mark Skidmore / Cycling Podcasts
Gerald Huber
Cyclist; Austrian living in Paris who completed the North Cape 4000
Independent cyclist
Episode: Episode 099: Gerald Huber – Cycling The North Cape 4000
Tristam Newey
A civil servant and cycle touring enthusiast
Maritime and Coast Guard Agency
Episode: Episode 097: Tristam Newey – Cycling On The Faroe Islands
Claire Davies
Cyclist and author of 'Braver Than You Think: Cycling to Self-Discovery from Land's End to John O'Groats'
Episode: Episode 095: Claire Davies – Braver Than You Think
Steve Silk
Author of 'Go West' and former guest on the podcast discussing his cycling adventures.
Episode: Episode 090: Steve Silk – Go West / Gayle Moore – Coast To Coast (x 2)
Gayle Moore
Australian cyclist planning a long cycle tour across Europe.
Episode: Episode 090: Steve Silk – Go West / Gayle Moore – Coast To Coast (x 2)
Jacob Lemanski
Creator of How to Move the Stars and a cyclist who traveled extensively around the world.
How to Move the Stars
Episode: Episode 088: Jacob Lemanski – 38,000 Miles Of Cycling In 999 Days… And Ant Art
Johnny Murtagh
Cyclist who recently completed the Camino de Santiago by bike.
Episode: Episode 085: Johnny Murtagh – Cycling The Camino De Santiago

Host

Andrew Sykes
Lead host tracing cycling adventures and route storytelling across Europe; known for practical advice and in-depth interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Great listen

    Inspiring and engaging interviews / monologues, at a pace which reflects the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MidlandsBob
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Long standing observer

    I’ve followed Andrew’s output since reading the Reggie book on a Greek sun lounger long ago. Always informative and entertaining and the main thing - consistent. He’s going the distance. Recommended 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LANCJ1
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Unique and calming

    There’s a lovely slow pace to these podcasts. A bit different to all the other cycling podcasts. I look forward to and enjoy every minute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLG aka Greeky
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Entertaining Resource

    After reading his Tarifa to Norway book, I have now gone through most of his podcasts now. Besides a great listen or read, there is lots of useful info for cycle touring in general or for a particular location. After doing Preston to Walsingham (off-road) for charity, has been great for inspiring more trips including a C2C of the Wall and Atlantic to Med’ is in the planning stage.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Jim on a bike
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Cycle touring Europe podcast

    Really enjoying this podcast. Certainly wets the appetite for more cycle touring adventures 😀 keep up the good work 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ali Ona bike
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the calm, informative pacing and in-depth cycling insights.
Audience finds episodes inspiring for planning future European cycle trips and personal growth through cycling.
Fans appreciate the practical travel tips and varied guest lineup across long-distance cycling stories.

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Episode 101: Helen Watson – Tea & Grit – A Bicycle Journey Along The Silk Road
Q: How much planning did you do for the trip?
They saved money and prepared gear meticulously, but kept the route flexible, using local advice and enjoying the journey rather than sticking to a rigid timetable.
Episode 101: Helen Watson – Tea & Grit – A Bicycle Journey Along The Silk Road
Q: What is your academic background?
She shares a biology degree and a Ph.D. in genetics, researching deer, which grounded her scientific perspective during the travels and later conservation work.
Episode 101: Helen Watson – Tea & Grit – A Bicycle Journey Along The Silk Road
Q: Why the Silk Road?
Helen explains a lifelong fascination with Eurasia, the idea of a single landmass and the many interconnected routes that made the Silk Road more a network than a single road, which inspired the journey and the book.
Episode 100: Richard Fairhurst / Cycle.Travel – Mark Skidmore / Cycling Podcasts
Q: What motivated you to start Cycle.travel in the first place?
He details wanting a route planner that finds roads and paths enjoyable for cycling, rather than contributing contentious decisions on a global map, and notes how OpenStreetMap data could be used, but Cycle.travel offered a more targeted, cyclist-centric routing approach.
Episode 100: Richard Fairhurst / Cycle.Travel – Mark Skidmore / Cycling Podcasts
Q: Could you have created something using OpenStreetMap itself instead of Cycle.travel?
Fairhurst explains that while OpenStreetMap provides data, Cycle.travel was built to prioritize cycling-specific routing decisions and to avoid the deliberation process of adding features to OSM itself; it's a focused, single-developer project that creates routes tailored to cyclists.

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A travel-focused cycling show that centers on long-distance rides, cycle touring routes, and the culture around bike travel across Europe and beyond. Episodes highlight practical planning, route recommendations, and personal stories from riders who've tackled everything from fixed-route events to cross-continental expeditions, with a strong emphasis on camaraderie, mindset, and sustainable travel. The show often features guests with deep hands-on cycling experience, as well as hosts who share detailed route notes, gear choices, and safety considerations, making it a practical and inspirational resource for aspiring cycle tourists and sponsors seeking authentic, adventure-forward storytelling.

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2. Richard Fairhurst
3. Gerald Huber
4. Tristam Newey
5. Claire Davies
6. Steve Silk
7. Gayle Moore
8. Jacob Lemanski

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