David Kitchen, aka Velocio, set up the London Fixed Gear and Single Speed Forum almost three years ago. In a short time it has spawned an active and inventive cycling community and in the process the forum has grown to become the world’s eleventh most visited cycling website. David talks about the success of the [...]
Entries from January 2010
Do It Yourself
January 26th, 2010 · No Comments
Tags: Art and design · Bicycle music · Fixed wheel · Podcast · Rides
If the bike fits…
January 19th, 2010 · 5 Comments
Following on from last week’s show on well-being, we look at the importance of getting a good fit between rider and machine. Scherritt Knoesen of The Bike Whisperer, is a leading London-based bike fitter. We talk geometry, contact points and pedaling action. Read Grant Peterson’sPetersen’s article The Shoes Ruse on the folly of clip-in pedals [...]
Tags: Gear · Podcast · Science · Sport · Touring
Well-being
January 12th, 2010 · 6 Comments
January is the perfect month to take a closer look at how to stay feeling good on the bike. In the studio to share their expertise are Michael Crebbin, a sports physio specialising in cycling-related problems, and Rebecca Bogue who teaches a yoga class designed especially for cyclists.
Contact Rebecca via the Bodywise studio in the [...]
Tags: London · People · Podcast · Science · Sport
Jumble Jumble
January 4th, 2010 · 1 Comment
It’s the tenth day of Christmas and this week’s show is like a Christmas stocking with bulges in all the right places. Dr Steve Fabes is about to set off on a four and a half year cycle ride around the world, crossing six continents. He talks about his route, preparations and apprehensions. Any lover [...]
Tags: Literature · People · Podcast · Touring


