http://thebikeshow.net Podcast and blog of the world's most popular bicycling radio show, rolling since 2004 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:22:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2012 bikeshow@resonancefm.com (Resonance FM) bikeshow@resonancefm.com (Resonance FM) bicycle, podcast, resonance, london, bike 1440 http://thebikeshow.net/images/logo144.png http://thebikeshow.net 144 144 Podcast of the bicycling radio show from Resonance FM in London, UK. Since 2004, The Bike Show has covered cycling, creativity and society from Kraftwerk to Critical Mass, from Le Tour de France to cycle touring in France, from bicycle poetry to bic[...] Resonance FM's bicycle radio show, in a podcast format. Since 2004, The Bike Show has covered cycling, creativity and society from Kraftwerk to Critical Mass, from Le Tour de France to cycle touring in France, from bicycle poetry to bicycle maintenance. bicycle, cycling, bike, london, resonance, cycle, touring, tour, de, france, cycle, sport Resonance FM Resonance FM bikeshow@resonancefm.com no no http://thebikeshow.net/voting-bike-at-the-london-mayoral-election/ http://thebikeshow.net/voting-bike-at-the-london-mayoral-election/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 13:56:01 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2681 http://thebikeshow.net/voting-bike-at-the-london-mayoral-election/feed/ 2 0:29:47 Bike blogger Mark Ames (ibikelondon.blogspot.com) joins Jack and Jen to talk about this week's elections for London Mayor. Is there a cycling vote? Which candidate is best? Views from blogger Danny Williams, journalist Sonia Purnell, Julian Sayerer [...] Bike blogger Mark Ames (ibikelondon.blogspot.com) joins Jack and Jen to talk about this week's elections for London Mayor. Is there a cycling vote? Which candidate is best? Views from blogger Danny Williams, journalist Sonia Purnell, Julian Sayerer of Londoners on Bikes and Mustafa Arif of the London Cycling Campaign Advocacy, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/christian-wolmar-on-londons-transport-choice/ http://thebikeshow.net/christian-wolmar-on-londons-transport-choice/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:56:38 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2297 http://thebikeshow.net/christian-wolmar-on-londons-transport-choice/feed/ 0 0:31:17 A rolling interview with Christian Wolmar, journalist, cyclist and Britain’s leading transport commentator. We ride from Tufnell Park to St Pancras and encounter a flood, demon drivers and Camden Council’s contraflow cycle track. Christ[...] A rolling interview with Christian Wolmar, journalist, cyclist and Britain’s leading transport commentator. We ride from Tufnell Park to St Pancras and encounter a flood, demon drivers and Camden Council’s contraflow cycle track. Christian explains where it went wrong with London transport and what’s needed to get things back on track. He also offers his take on choice facing Londoners at the upcoming Mayoral election. Advocacy, London, People, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/how-to-get-more-women-riding-bikes/ http://thebikeshow.net/how-to-get-more-women-riding-bikes/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:15:25 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2293 http://thebikeshow.net/how-to-get-more-women-riding-bikes/feed/ 1 0:29:40 To mark International Women's Day, a discussion of women in cycling, from bygone days of the Rational Dress Society of the late Victorian era to Britain's twenty-first century successes in competition on the track and on the road. We ask why women a[...] To mark International Women's Day, a discussion of women in cycling, from bygone days of the Rational Dress Society of the late Victorian era to Britain's twenty-first century successes in competition on the track and on the road. We ask why women are still three times less likely to ride bikes than men. Jen Kerrison and Jack Thurston are joined by Ann Kenrick, a trustee of the London Cycling Campaign and Natalie Justice of the Breeze Network at British Cycling. Advocacy, History, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Sport, Style Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/raphael-krafft-reportage-on-two-wheels/ http://thebikeshow.net/raphael-krafft-reportage-on-two-wheels/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:48:18 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2247 http://thebikeshow.net/raphael-krafft-reportage-on-two-wheels/feed/ 1 0:28:30 is a radio journalist working for the French national broadcaster who for the past ten years has been finding his stories by bicycle. Krafft’s two wheeled reportage has taken him around Latin America, the Middle East, the French West Indies and on s[...] is a radio journalist working for the French national broadcaster who for the past ten years has been finding his stories by bicycle. Krafft’s two wheeled reportage has taken him around Latin America, the Middle East, the French West Indies and on several occasions his own country, which he has toured during presidential election years, to find out what France really thinks. Kieron Yates visited Raphaël Krafft in Paris for this extended profile, which features audio material from his radio broadcasts. France, Podcast, Politics, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/super-highway/ http://thebikeshow.net/super-highway/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:30:38 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2198 http://thebikeshow.net/super-highway/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/campaigning-for-a-civilised-cycling-city/ http://thebikeshow.net/campaigning-for-a-civilised-cycling-city/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:25:04 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2068 http://thebikeshow.net/campaigning-for-a-civilised-cycling-city/feed/ 2 0:30:11 In the studio is Mustafa Arif, Chair of Campaigns at the 11,000 strong London Cycling Campaign. We look back at the weekend’s Tour Du Danger, a bicycle ride around ten of the most hazardous junctions for cyclists in London and hear how politi[...] In the studio is Mustafa Arif, Chair of Campaigns at the 11,000 strong London Cycling Campaign. We look back at the weekend’s Tour Du Danger, a bicycle ride around ten of the most hazardous junctions for cyclists in London and hear how politicians Simon Hughes MP and London Mayor Boris Johnson plan to make London a cycling city. If you can bear it, you can hear the full half hour of Boris Johnson being grilled by the London Assembly on cycle safety. Joining the London Cycling Campaign costs just £32 (£14 concessions) Advocacy, London, Podcast, Politics, Rides Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/boris-johnson-safety-cycling-london/ http://thebikeshow.net/boris-johnson-safety-cycling-london/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:06:40 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2053 http://thebikeshow.net/boris-johnson-safety-cycling-london/feed/ 4 http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-and-beyond/ http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-and-beyond/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:41:48 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1935 http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-and-beyond/feed/ 5 0:38:00 The ‘Battle for Blackfriars’ has united London cyclists and pedestrians in opposition to plans by the Mayor of London for an ‘urban motorway’ on a London bridge that is heavily used by cyclists yet has seen two fatalities in[...] The ‘Battle for Blackfriars’ has united London cyclists and pedestrians in opposition to plans by the Mayor of London for an ‘urban motorway’ on a London bridge that is heavily used by cyclists yet has seen two fatalities in the past decade. Discussing the campaign for a better Blackfriars is blogger Mark Ames and Charlie Lloyd of the London Cycling Campaign. Andrew Boff, Conservative member of the London Assembly and the Mayor’s ‘ambassador for championing cycling’, shares his take on Blackfriars, London transport and the vexed question of who runs the city. Photo credit: Joe Dunckley Advocacy, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-bridge-the-limits-of-peaceful-protest/ http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-bridge-the-limits-of-peaceful-protest/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:42:47 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1917 http://thebikeshow.net/blackfriars-bridge-the-limits-of-peaceful-protest/feed/ 3 http://thebikeshow.net/road-danger-reduction-with-dr-robert-davis/ http://thebikeshow.net/road-danger-reduction-with-dr-robert-davis/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:30:34 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1844 http://thebikeshow.net/road-danger-reduction-with-dr-robert-davis/feed/ 4 0:30:00 Each year on the roads of this country upwards of 2,000 people are killed and many tens of thousands more are injured in road crashes. The perception of danger is one of the most common reasons people have for not riding a bicycle. Why do we, as a [...] Each year on the roads of this country upwards of 2,000 people are killed and many tens of thousands more are injured in road crashes. The perception of danger is one of the most common reasons people have for not riding a bicycle. Why do we, as a society, tolerate this level of carnage? What can be done? In the studio to help answer these questions is Dr Robert Davis, author of the acclaimed book Death on the Streets and currently serving as Chair of the Road Danger Reduction Forum. Some more reading. Advocacy, Environment, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/a-green-mayor-on-the-campaign-trail-with-jenny-jones/ http://thebikeshow.net/a-green-mayor-on-the-campaign-trail-with-jenny-jones/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 10:37:39 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1678 http://thebikeshow.net/a-green-mayor-on-the-campaign-trail-with-jenny-jones/feed/ 3 0:29:23 Jenny Jones is a member of the London Assembly and is standing as the Green Party’s candidate in the 2012 London Mayoral elections. We ride from her home in Walworth/Peckham borders to City Hall and discuss cycling, liveable cities and the fut[...] Jenny Jones is a member of the London Assembly and is standing as the Green Party’s candidate in the 2012 London Mayoral elections. We ride from her home in Walworth/Peckham borders to City Hall and discuss cycling, liveable cities and the future of the Green Party. Advocacy, London, People, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/bike-blogging-jan-gehl-eric-pickles-mp/ http://thebikeshow.net/bike-blogging-jan-gehl-eric-pickles-mp/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:56:13 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1379 http://thebikeshow.net/bike-blogging-jan-gehl-eric-pickles-mp/feed/ 11 0:29:32 Mark Ames writes ibikelondon, one of the best of London’s blossoming bike blogs. We discuss the city planning ideas of Jan Gehl, the intellectual godfather of Copenhagenization. We hear what British Cabinet minister Eric Pickles MP has to say[...] Mark Ames writes ibikelondon, one of the best of London’s blossoming bike blogs. We discuss the city planning ideas of Jan Gehl, the intellectual godfather of Copenhagenization. We hear what British Cabinet minister Eric Pickles MP has to say about cycling and Mark (pictured, above, with two devoted readers) gives his top tips for aspiring bike bloggers. For more London bike blogging try 101 Wankers, Crap Cycling and Walking in Waltham Forest, Cyclists in the City, I am not a cyclist, Kennington People on Bikes, Lo Fidelity Bicycle Club, Velo Loves the City and War on the Motorist. From further afield try A View from the Cycle Path, Lazy Bicycle Blog and Copenhagenize. Audio clips of the Creating Tomorrow’s Liveable Cities conference thanks to The Economist. Advocacy, Architecture, London, People, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-superhighways-waste-of-paint-or-copenhagenization/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-superhighways-waste-of-paint-or-copenhagenization/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 09:46:35 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1065 http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-superhighways-waste-of-paint-or-copenhagenization/feed/ 4 0:31:16 A long, hard look at the Mayor of London’s plans for 12 cycle superhighways – bike routes from the outer boroughs along London’s main arterial roads. With Kulveer Ranger, Boris Johnson’s top transport adviser, Rob Ainsley of[...] A long, hard look at the Mayor of London’s plans for 12 cycle superhighways – bike routes from the outer boroughs along London’s main arterial roads. With Kulveer Ranger, Boris Johnson’s top transport adviser, Rob Ainsley of the Real Cycling blog, and Charlie Lloyd of the London Cycling Campaign. Advocacy, London, People, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/video-london-critical-mass-lorries-killing-cyclists/ http://thebikeshow.net/video-london-critical-mass-lorries-killing-cyclists/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:38:01 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/video-london-critical-mass-lorries-killing-cyclists/ http://thebikeshow.net/video-london-critical-mass-lorries-killing-cyclists/feed/ 3 http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-february-2010/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-february-2010/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:21:32 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-february-2010/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-february-2010/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/were-all-aristoteleans-now/ http://thebikeshow.net/were-all-aristoteleans-now/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:27:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/were-all-aristoteleans-now/ http://thebikeshow.net/were-all-aristoteleans-now/feed/ 3 http://thebikeshow.net/mayors-question-time-cycling-dec-09/ http://thebikeshow.net/mayors-question-time-cycling-dec-09/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:03:10 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=986 http://thebikeshow.net/mayors-question-time-cycling-dec-09/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/tfl-draft-cycle-safety-action-plan/ http://thebikeshow.net/tfl-draft-cycle-safety-action-plan/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:59 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/tfl-draft-cycle-safety-action-plan-plenty-of-carrots-but-where-are-the-sticks/ http://thebikeshow.net/tfl-draft-cycle-safety-action-plan/feed/ 3 http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-oct-09/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-oct-09/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:13:39 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-oct-09/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-questions-and-answers-from-the-mayor-of-london-oct-09/feed/ 4 http://thebikeshow.net/harriet-harman-on-your-bike/ http://thebikeshow.net/harriet-harman-on-your-bike/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:52:17 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/harriet-harman-on-your-bike/ http://thebikeshow.net/harriet-harman-on-your-bike/feed/ 2 http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-supermyways/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-supermyways/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:33:37 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=747 http://thebikeshow.net/cycle-supermyways/feed/ 10 http://thebikeshow.net/from-sublime-to-ridiculous/ http://thebikeshow.net/from-sublime-to-ridiculous/#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:20:07 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=709 http://thebikeshow.net/from-sublime-to-ridiculous/feed/ 6 0:30:23 Copenhagen is widely regarded as the world’s most cycle-friendly city. I ask Copenhagen’s Mayor Klaus Bondam what advice he gives to other city leaders in how to emulate the Danish capital. Multitalented musician, songwriter and cartooni[...] Copenhagen is widely regarded as the world’s most cycle-friendly city. I ask Copenhagen’s Mayor Klaus Bondam what advice he gives to other city leaders in how to emulate the Danish capital. Multitalented musician, songwriter and cartoonist Peter Blegvad reads Alfred Jarry’s proto-absurdist short story “The Crucifixion Considered as an Uphill Bicycle Race”. Jarry (pictured, above) was fond of cycling around Paris with a giant bell mounted on his bicycle and firing a pistol into the air to clear the road. While this is highly tempting, it may turn out to be counterproductive on today’s city streets. Why not try, instead, a website where you can record bike lane violations: MyBikeLane.com. Plus reflections on a big day in Le Tour De France. Play on links below. Advocacy, France, History, Literature, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/theatre-review-pedal-pusher/ http://thebikeshow.net/theatre-review-pedal-pusher/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:07:28 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=696 http://thebikeshow.net/theatre-review-pedal-pusher/feed/ 2 0:25:38 Pedal Pusher is a play that follows three professional cyclists, Jan Ullrich, Marco Pantani and Lance Armstrong, in the most dramatic recent era of professional cycle sport. From the young prodigy Jan Ullrich winning the Tour in 1997, the doping sca[...] Resonance FM's bicycle radio show, in a podcast format. Since 2004, The Bike Show has covered cycling, creativity and society from Kraftwerk to Critical Mass, from Le Tour de France to cycle touring in France, from bicycle poetry to bicycle maintenance. Events, History, Literature, London, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/blazing-saddles/ http://thebikeshow.net/blazing-saddles/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:21:02 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=685 http://thebikeshow.net/blazing-saddles/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-two/ http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-two/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:05:42 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=640 http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-two/feed/ 0 0:51:14 In an extended podcast edition of this week’s show, the journey from London to Bristol continues along the Ridgeway (pictured, left) to Avebury, one of the largest prehistoric stone circles in Europe. After a night by Lacock Abbey the route fo[...] In an extended podcast edition of this week’s show, the journey from London to Bristol continues along the Ridgeway (pictured, left) to Avebury, one of the largest prehistoric stone circles in Europe. After a night by Lacock Abbey the route follows the Avon to Bath and the old railway track to Bristol. Featuring David Evans of the Highway Cycling Group, wild swimming author Daniel Start, Bristolian cyclists Mike McBeth and Matthew Symonds and Peter Lipman, Policy Director at Sustrans. Photo credit: David Evans Play on links below. Other file formats here. Advocacy, England, History, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-one/ http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-one/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:53:32 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=628 http://thebikeshow.net/london-to-bristol-part-one/feed/ 2 0:29:36 Part one of a ride from London to Bristol, in which presenter Jack Thurston is guided by listeners to the show. First stop is St Giles’ Church in Stoke Poges, home to the ‘bicycle window’ (pictured behind Jack and Denis Hartley, th[...] Part one of a ride from London to Bristol, in which presenter Jack Thurston is guided by listeners to the show. First stop is St Giles’ Church in Stoke Poges, home to the ‘bicycle window’ (pictured behind Jack and Denis Hartley, the Verger of the Church). One element of the window dates from 1642 and said to be the earliest ever depiction of a velocipede. The route passes through Willesden, Stoke Poges, Cookham, Henley-on-Thames before ascending the Berkshire Downs. Tune in next week for part two. Photo credit: Michael Dunne Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis). England, History, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/podcast-only-spring-classics-special-edition/ http://thebikeshow.net/podcast-only-spring-classics-special-edition/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:35:04 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=568 http://thebikeshow.net/podcast-only-spring-classics-special-edition/feed/ 5 0:41:49 The Bike Show may be off air, but come with us on a trip to Belgium, home of the Flemish hard men and De Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders). Along the way I get a surprise tour of the legendary showers at the Roubaix velodrome (pictured left).[...] The Bike Show may be off air, but come with us on a trip to Belgium, home of the Flemish hard men and De Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders). Along the way I get a surprise tour of the legendary showers at the Roubaix velodrome (pictured left). Photo credit: Garmin Slipstream Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. France, History, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:52:36 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=552 http://thebikeshow.net/the-end-of-the-road/feed/ 34 0:17:40 It’s the end of the road for The Bike Show. Find out why in this special podcast only final edition featuring many Bike Show favourites including Buffalo Bill, editor of Moving Target, cycle sport correspondent William Greswell, London bike me[...] It’s the end of the road for The Bike Show. Find out why in this special podcast only final edition featuring many Bike Show favourites including Buffalo Bill, editor of Moving Target, cycle sport correspondent William Greswell, London bike messenger Nhatt Attack, Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists, and Joe and Wes from the London Bicycle Repair Company. Please note that this special episode was broadcast on 1 April and is what is known, in France, as Un Poisson D’Avril. Advocacy, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/legends-of-the-ras/ http://thebikeshow.net/legends-of-the-ras/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:31:25 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=510 http://thebikeshow.net/legends-of-the-ras/feed/ 4 0:29:22 The Rás Tailteann is an 8 day stage race in the Republic of Ireland held each May since 1953. A particularly gruelling race, some say it is Ireland’s ‘Tour de France’ and it is a much cherished tradition, far more so than the Tour [...] The Rás Tailteann is an 8 day stage race in the Republic of Ireland held each May since 1953. A particularly gruelling race, some say it is Ireland’s ‘Tour de France’ and it is a much cherished tradition, far more so than the Tour of Ireland. John Herety, Directeur Sportif of the Rapha-Condor road racing team and formerly DS of Recycling.co.uk talks about the modern Rás. We also tell the story of possibly the greatest legend of the Rás: ‘Iron Man’ Mick Murphy, the blood-drinking, fire-eating hard man who won the 1958 race in quite extraordinary circumstances. Peter Woods is a documentary-maker at RTÉ and tracked down Murphy (pictured above, at his home-made stone gym) and tells the story of one of sport’s living legends. Woods’s 40 minute documentary is compulsory listening. You can find it on the RTÉ website. Photo credit: Kieran D. Murray. History, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-and-the-recession/ http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-and-the-recession/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:00:10 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=450 http://thebikeshow.net/cycling-and-the-recession/feed/ 3 0:29:47 With the UK mired deep in recession, unemployment on the rise, the value of the pound going down and consumer confidence at an all time low, we ask what effect this is having on the cycling business. We hear from the owners of two of London’s [...] With the UK mired deep in recession, unemployment on the rise, the value of the pound going down and consumer confidence at an all time low, we ask what effect this is having on the cycling business. We hear from the owners of two of London’s new breed of bicycle boutiques (Tour de Ville and Bobbin Bicycles), from bike messenger Nhatt Attack, who has swapped her bike for a Christiania tricycle and is delivering flowers, from Carlton Reid, cycling journalist and Executive Editor of bike industry magazine BikeBiz.com and from BikeSnobNYC who adds his two pennies from New York. Play on links below, other file formats (eg. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, Gear, London, People, Podcast, Politics, Style Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/london-cycle-hire-scheme-the-lowdown/ http://thebikeshow.net/london-cycle-hire-scheme-the-lowdown/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:47:48 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=420 http://thebikeshow.net/london-cycle-hire-scheme-the-lowdown/feed/ 18 http://thebikeshow.net/9-february-2009-british-cycling-bikesnobnyc/ http://thebikeshow.net/9-february-2009-british-cycling-bikesnobnyc/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:54:10 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=401 http://thebikeshow.net/9-february-2009-british-cycling-bikesnobnyc/feed/ 9 0:29:14 This week’s show features Dave Brailsford, Performance Director of British Cycling, explaining how his team achieved a record medal haul at the Beijing Olympics. We also discover that Shanaze Reade (pictured left, racing in the team sprint wit[...] This week’s show features Dave Brailsford, Performance Director of British Cycling, explaining how his team achieved a record medal haul at the Beijing Olympics. We also discover that Shanaze Reade (pictured left, racing in the team sprint with Victoria Pendleton) has never heard of fixed gear freestyling despite being a world champion cyclist in both BMX and track racing. Someone who is all too familiar with the fixed wheel phenomenon is BikeSnob NYC, who regularly wins gold medals for “systematically and mercilessly disassembling, flushing, greasing, and re-packing the cycling culture”. Over a few ales, the BikeSnob offers his reflections on 2008 and his hopes and fears for the coming year. We talk penny farthings, the Opinionated Cyclist and how to survive the New York winter on two wheels. Photo credit: knackeredhack Play on links below (MP3). Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. People, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/13-october-2008-emergency-lorries-killing-cyclists/ http://thebikeshow.net/13-october-2008-emergency-lorries-killing-cyclists/#comments Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:24:57 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=347 http://thebikeshow.net/13-october-2008-emergency-lorries-killing-cyclists/feed/ 6 0:33:50 After a summer of fun on two wheels, we turn to more serious matters. The entire show this week is devoted to the problem of lorries killing cyclists in London. With Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists and Cynthia Barlow, chairwoman of RoadPeace, the [...] After a summer of fun on two wheels, we turn to more serious matters. The entire show this week is devoted to the problem of lorries killing cyclists in London. With Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists and Cynthia Barlow, chairwoman of RoadPeace, the national campaign against deaths on Britain’s roads. We also hear from London Assembly Member Val Shawcross who is tabling a motion this week urging more action to make the roads safer for London’s cyclists. To write to your elected representatives about this issue, visit WriteToThem.com. It takes a matter of minutes and works. You’ll find excellent coverage of the lorry/cyclist issue over at Moving Target, including some very good sample letters for inspiration. Barry Mason’s full notes of last week’s inquest into the killing of Nga Diep are available here. Play on links below. Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis, 64kb MP3) over here. Advocacy, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-two/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-two/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:43:30 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=285 http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-two/feed/ 3 0:29:37 The concluding episode of a two-part feature on the story of Dr Alex Moulton and the reinvention of the bicycle. We pick up the story with the launch of the Moulton space frame design (pictured left) in the early eighties. Featuring interviews with [...] The concluding episode of a two-part feature on the story of Dr Alex Moulton and the reinvention of the bicycle. We pick up the story with the launch of the Moulton space frame design (pictured left) in the early eighties. Featuring interviews with eaturing interviews with Dr Alex Moulton, Shaun Moulton, Tony Hadland, Michael Woolf, Paul Villiers, George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore, Chris Mahon, Patrick Doocey and Mog from Brixton Cycles. Play on links below. Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis, 64kb MP3) over here. Further reading: Alex Moulton Bicycles The Moulton Bicycle Club – enthusiasts for Moultons new and old. Tony Hadland’s Moulton pages. Moulton Buzz – Moulton blog by Patrick Doocey Villiers Velo – customisation of new Moulton bicycles Profile of Alex Moulton in the Financial Times. Feature on Alex Moulton in the Architecture Journal (accompanied by some stunning photographs). Architecture, England, Gear, History, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-one/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-one/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:00:56 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=271 http://thebikeshow.net/the-moulton-story-part-one/feed/ 5 0:29:45 The first of a two-parter telling the story of Moulton bicycles: the radical reinvention of the bicycle by Dr Alex Moulton that, despite some commercial setbacks along the way, continues to push the boundaries of cutting edge engineering. Moultons h[...] The first of a two-parter telling the story of Moulton bicycles: the radical reinvention of the bicycle by Dr Alex Moulton that, despite some commercial setbacks along the way, continues to push the boundaries of cutting edge engineering. Moultons have been feted by architects and designers, won races and broken speed records, and are taken to the hearts of their riders, the Moultoneers, many of whom consider them to be the best kept secret on two wheels. Over the next two weeks The Bike Show will trace the history of the Moulton bicycle from its inception in the late 1950s and its sixties heyday, look ahead to its future and try to capture something of the Moulton spirit. Featuring interviews with Dr Alex Moulton, Shaun Moulton, Tony Hadland, Michael Woolf and a cast of Moultoneers. Image, left, shows the young Sheldon Brown on his Moulton Deluxe in 1971. Play on links below. Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis, 64kb MP3) over here. England, Gear, History, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport, Style, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-film-festival-comes-to-town/ http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-film-festival-comes-to-town/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:37:31 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=257 http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-film-festival-comes-to-town/feed/ 3 0:22:14 The Bicycle Film Festival comes to London from 1-5 October. Laura Fletcher is the BFF’s London ambassador and she previews a handful of highlights from the seven screenings at the Barbican Cinema plus all the parties, art shows, polo matches a[...] The Bicycle Film Festival comes to London from 1-5 October. Laura Fletcher is the BFF’s London ambassador and she previews a handful of highlights from the seven screenings at the Barbican Cinema plus all the parties, art shows, polo matches and roller-racing that make the Festival a veritable jamboree of bicycle culture. Plus a very special message from the Founding Director, Brendt Barbur. Buy tickets online here. Play on links below. Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis, 64kb MP3) over here. Advocacy, England, Events, Film, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/cyclesafelondoncom/ http://thebikeshow.net/cyclesafelondoncom/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:44:36 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=237 http://thebikeshow.net/cyclesafelondoncom/feed/ 3 http://thebikeshow.net/22-september-2008-grant-peterson-on-overnight-trips-and-a-visit-to-londons-anti-bike-shop/ http://thebikeshow.net/22-september-2008-grant-peterson-on-overnight-trips-and-a-visit-to-londons-anti-bike-shop/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:32:20 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=228 http://thebikeshow.net/22-september-2008-grant-peterson-on-overnight-trips-and-a-visit-to-londons-anti-bike-shop/feed/ 5 0:31:12 England, Gear, History, Italy, London, People, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Sport, Style, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/are-cargo-bikes-the-future-of-urban-transport/ http://thebikeshow.net/are-cargo-bikes-the-future-of-urban-transport/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:53:03 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=217 http://thebikeshow.net/are-cargo-bikes-the-future-of-urban-transport/feed/ 1 0:32:43 Do the rising oil price, the growing concern about man-made climate change and breakthroughs in cycle design mean we’re on the verge of a pedal-powered cargo revolution? Discussing the past, present and future of cargo bikes and pedicabs is Le[...] Do the rising oil price, the growing concern about man-made climate change and breakthroughs in cycle design mean we’re on the verge of a pedal-powered cargo revolution? Discussing the past, present and future of cargo bikes and pedicabs is Leslie Wacker, a Chicago native who placed second in the cargo bike race at this year’s World Cycle Messenger Championships, Buffalo Bill author of Moving Target Zine and controller at Creative Couriers. We also hear from Mark, controller at from Zero Couriers, London’s first and only dedicated cargo bike courier company about the challenges his company has faced convincing potential commercial clients to choose pedal-powered cargo delivery. 8Freight photo thanks to BikeFix. To donate to Resonance FM, follow this link. Play on links below. Other file formats (64kb MP3 and Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, London, Podcast, Politics, Women Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/8-september-2008-ian-hibell-paying-respect-to-a-legend/ http://thebikeshow.net/8-september-2008-ian-hibell-paying-respect-to-a-legend/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:59:45 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=213 http://thebikeshow.net/8-september-2008-ian-hibell-paying-respect-to-a-legend/feed/ 2 0:29:49 Remembering Ian Hibell, the world’s most accomplished and intrepid long-distance cyclist and adventurer, who was run down and killed on a road in Greece last month, aged 74. He’d been on a ‘training ride’ which began in Hull [...] Remembering Ian Hibell, the world’s most accomplished and intrepid long-distance cyclist and adventurer, who was run down and killed on a road in Greece last month, aged 74. He’d been on a ‘training ride’ which began in Hull (England) in preparation for his next trip to Nepal and Tibet. Nic Henderson talks about his friend and hero. For more about Ian Hibell’s life, adventures and bicycles, including some superb photographs, visit Nic’s excellent website. From the Tour of Britain we hear the latest news from the Rapha-Condor-Recycling team and a protestor from Climate Camp who has something to say about energy company E-on’s sponsorship of this year’s Tour. Update: Subsequent to this broadcast, The Economist published a superb obituary of Ian Hibell. To donate to Resonance FM, follow this link. Play on links below, other formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, People, Podcast, Politics, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/1-september-2008-around-the-world-the-hard-way-part-two/ http://thebikeshow.net/1-september-2008-around-the-world-the-hard-way-part-two/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:43:51 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=211 http://thebikeshow.net/1-september-2008-around-the-world-the-hard-way-part-two/feed/ 12 0:27:42 Alastair Humphreys has cycled round the world ‘the hard way’: four years, sixty countries and forty-six thousand miles. In the second of a two part special he tells the story of his epic adventure: from Mexico to Alaska, through Siberia,[...] Alastair Humphreys has cycled round the world ‘the hard way’: four years, sixty countries and forty-six thousand miles. In the second of a two part special he tells the story of his epic adventure: from Mexico to Alaska, through Siberia, Japan, China and central Asia. Thunder and Sunshine, the second volume of his travelogue is out now, published by Eye Books. Play on links below, other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. Literature, People, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/alastair_humphreys_part1/ http://thebikeshow.net/alastair_humphreys_part1/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:29:09 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=209 http://thebikeshow.net/alastair_humphreys_part1/feed/ 3 0:29:54 Alastair Humphreys has cycled round the world ‘the hard way’: four years, sixty countries and forty-six thousand miles. In the first of a two part special he tells the story of his epic adventure from Yorkshire to South Africa and Chile [...] Alastair Humphreys has cycled round the world ‘the hard way’: four years, sixty countries and forty-six thousand miles. In the first of a two part special he tells the story of his epic adventure from Yorkshire to South Africa and Chile to Colombia. Thunder and Sunshine, the second volume of his travelogue is out now, published by Eye Books. The studio at Resonance FM is closed on 18th and 25th August so there will be no show on those dates. The second part of this two-show special will be broadcast on 1 September. Play on links below, other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, People, Podcast, Politics, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/4-august-2008-cycling-politics-and-ideology/ http://thebikeshow.net/4-august-2008-cycling-politics-and-ideology/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:02:05 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=207 http://thebikeshow.net/4-august-2008-cycling-politics-and-ideology/feed/ 7 0:30:13 On this week’s show we ask whether the bicycle and cycling are inherently left-wing or right-wing. Featuring Ruth Beale and Karen Breneman, two artists who recently rode together from London to the Institute for the Art and Practice of Dissent[...] On this week’s show we ask whether the bicycle and cycling are inherently left-wing or right-wing. Featuring Ruth Beale and Karen Breneman, two artists who recently rode together from London to the Institute for the Art and Practice of Dissent at Home in Liverpool in search of cycling’s socialist and non-conformist past, present and future. Putting the case for the libertarian right is the leading political blogger and cyclist Guido Fawkes who explains why leading members of the British Conservative Party are so keen to advertise their taste for two wheeled transport. This weekend get on down to Rollapaluza XI “Kingspin” on Friday night at the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes and Tour De Play, ‘a five mile cycle tour looking at playscapes as a form of outsider architecture’ starting at the South London Gallery at 12 noon on Saturday. Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, History, People, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/7-july-2008-50-quirky-bike-rides/ http://thebikeshow.net/7-july-2008-50-quirky-bike-rides/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:46:04 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=198 http://thebikeshow.net/7-july-2008-50-quirky-bike-rides/feed/ 3 0:29:09 A ride along the splendid London end of the Grand Union Canal with Rob Ainsley, London cyclist and author of 50 Quirky Bike Rides, a new book about weird and wonderful places to go on bicycles in England and Wales. We visit a canal that passes over [...] A ride along the splendid London end of the Grand Union Canal with Rob Ainsley, London cyclist and author of 50 Quirky Bike Rides, a new book about weird and wonderful places to go on bicycles in England and Wales. We visit a canal that passes over a motorway and take advantage of a little known rule that allows bicycles on certain parts of the London tube network. This week’s show was broadcast from the excellent Southwark Lido (pictured below – more pics here). Get there while it’s still open. Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, London, People, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/16-june-2008-from-the-tropics-to-the-stones/ http://thebikeshow.net/16-june-2008-from-the-tropics-to-the-stones/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:10:47 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=193 http://thebikeshow.net/16-june-2008-from-the-tropics-to-the-stones/feed/ 4 0:30:00 Architecture, England, Events, London, Podcast, Politics, Rides, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-benefit-18-may-robyn-hitchcock-more/ http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-benefit-18-may-robyn-hitchcock-more/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 14:23:16 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=190 http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-benefit-18-may-robyn-hitchcock-more/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/28-january-2008-transition-town-bicycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/28-january-2008-transition-town-bicycling/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:12:53 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2008/01/28/28-january-2008-transition-town-bicycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/28-january-2008-transition-town-bicycling/feed/ 1 0:30:02 Totnes in South Devon is where the rapidly growing ‘transition town’ movement all began. Transition towns are a response to the problem of resource depletion, peak oil and climate change and embrace the practical and more esoteric aspect[...] Totnes in South Devon is where the rapidly growing ‘transition town’ movement all began. Transition towns are a response to the problem of resource depletion, peak oil and climate change and embrace the practical and more esoteric aspects of changing lifestyles and mindsets. Totnes and the surrounding countryside – like many rural areas – remain heavily reliant on car travel. What can be done to get more people on bicycles in the countryside? Is cycling a viable rural alternative to the internal combustion engine? For more on Transition Towns, listen to the latest episode of Resonance FM’s Low Carbon Show. Plus Eric Gauster of Cycle Training UK on some great value bike maintenance classes for Londoners. We give away a place on either a basic or intermediate class to the listener who best completes the following sentence: “I want to go on a bicycle maintenance course because…..” email to bikeshow@gmail.com MP3 | Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) Advocacy, England, Environment, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/14-january-2008-are-cycling-waterloo-sunsets-under-threat/ http://thebikeshow.net/14-january-2008-are-cycling-waterloo-sunsets-under-threat/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:45:04 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2008/01/14/14-january-2008-are-cycling-waterloo-sunsets-under-threat/ http://thebikeshow.net/14-january-2008-are-cycling-waterloo-sunsets-under-threat/feed/ 1 0:29:53 Southwark Council plans to ban cyclists from a key stretch of the Thames Path, which runs along the south bank of the Thames, alongside the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre. Jack Thurston canvases the (mixed) opinions of passersby and rapidly disco[...] Southwark Council plans to ban cyclists from a key stretch of the Thames Path, which runs along the south bank of the Thames, alongside the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre. Jack Thurston canvases the (mixed) opinions of passersby and rapidly discovers that no one has been consulted about this proposed new byelaw. Koy Thomson, director of the London Cycling Campaign shares his perspective on the plans and argues for shared space. Amy Cooper reports on cycle training with Patrick Field and a new year’s wish list of cycle-friendly policies for the next Mayor of London. For more on the draft byelaw banning cycling on the Thames Path, visit Southwark Cyclists’ website. To make your views known to the two Southwark Councillors responsible for this policy area, you can email them directly: Lisa.Rajan@southwark.gov.uk Paul.Noblet@southwark.gov.uk Jeffrey.Hook@southwark.gov.uk It might be a good idea to forward or cc any emails you send on this to the redoubtable Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists, who is leading the campaign against the byelaw: info@southwarkcyclists.org.uk MP3 | Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis etc) Advocacy, London, Podcast, Politics, Women Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/4-june-2007-to-paris-for-la-fete-du-velo-unicycling-in-south-dakota/ http://thebikeshow.net/4-june-2007-to-paris-for-la-fete-du-velo-unicycling-in-south-dakota/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 23:00:07 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/06/04/4-june-2007-to-paris-for-la-fete-du-velo-unicycling-in-south-dakota/ http://thebikeshow.net/4-june-2007-to-paris-for-la-fete-du-velo-unicycling-in-south-dakota/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-the-bike-show-14052007-road-peace-floyd-landis/ http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-the-bike-show-14052007-road-peace-floyd-landis/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 00:06:51 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/05/15/resonance-fm-the-bike-show-14052007-road-peace-floyd-landis/ http://thebikeshow.net/resonance-fm-the-bike-show-14052007-road-peace-floyd-landis/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Returning for the summer season, The Bike Show turns to the trials of US cycling star Floyd Landis, whose sensational victory in the 2006 Tour de France was thrown into doubt after he failed a test for the banned drug testosterone. We also hear an e[...] Returning for the summer season, The Bike Show turns to the trials of US cycling star Floyd Landis, whose sensational victory in the 2006 Tour de France was thrown into doubt after he failed a test for the banned drug testosterone. We also hear an extended talk on road danger in a global context by Dr Ian Roberts, Professor of Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine. Dr Roberts was addressing an event organised by Road Peace, the UK national charity for road crash victims. See also Moving Target Zine for excellent coverage of road danger issues London cyclists, plus top tips for all you fakengers out there. The ‘def track’ is by ex-bike messenger MC Abdominal who has given up being a courier in order to rap about being one. Is he serious?? To follow the latest twist and turns of the Floyd Landis doping affair, I recommend Trust But Verify, whose authors, devoted fans of Landis, have digested an ungodly amount about the science and law of anti-doping in cycling, and present their coverage in an honest, straightforward way. Cycling Post maintains a Landis Dossier. The launch of Graeme Fife’s new book, The Beautiful Machine, is at Velorution on Thursday evening, 17 May. Downloads: MP3 (128 kbs) — MP3 (64kbs) — Ogg Vorbis — Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/1-may-2007-podcast-special-edition-london-calling/ http://thebikeshow.net/1-may-2007-podcast-special-edition-london-calling/#comments Tue, 01 May 2007 18:22:46 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/05/01/1-may-2007-podcast-special-edition-london-calling/ http://thebikeshow.net/1-may-2007-podcast-special-edition-london-calling/feed/ 10 0:00:01 The Bike Show is officially off air at the moment, but I couldn’t resist a podcast-only edition to discuss the Evening Standard’s Damscene conversion to the way of the bicycle. For years, London’s leading daily newspaper has been i[...] The Bike Show is officially off air at the moment, but I couldn’t resist a podcast-only edition to discuss the Evening Standard’s Damscene conversion to the way of the bicycle. For years, London’s leading daily newspaper has been in thrall to unreconstructed petrolheads, but this week the paper has come out for cycling with a big front page splash on Monday and a series of double-page features during the rest of the week. ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, a former London bicycle messenger who runs Moving Target Zine, tells it like it is, from trouble with heavy goods vehicles to running red lights. He is as bewildered as I am about the Standard’s volte face, and joins me for a look at the paper’s 12 point ‘charter’ for safer cycling in the capital. We a chat and spin a few 45s in the sunshine of my back garden. (Normal Bike Show service will resume later in the month) London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/5-march-2007-green-london/ http://thebikeshow.net/5-march-2007-green-london/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:19:33 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/03/07/5-march-2007-green-london/ http://thebikeshow.net/5-march-2007-green-london/feed/ 6 0:31:33 A look at London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s ambition for London to be the greenest major city in the world. Host Jack Thurston and Erica Jobson of Futerra, the London-based sustainable development communications consultancy discuss the role of g[...] A look at London Mayor Ken Livingstone’s ambition for London to be the greenest major city in the world. Host Jack Thurston and Erica Jobson of Futerra, the London-based sustainable development communications consultancy discuss the role of government and the part that individual lifestyle choices can play in reducing the emission of climate change causing greenhouse gases. MP3 download Ogg Vorbis download Environment, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/12-june-2006-a-ride-in-the-royal-parks/ http://thebikeshow.net/12-june-2006-a-ride-in-the-royal-parks/#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2006 23:59:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=54 http://thebikeshow.net/12-june-2006-a-ride-in-the-royal-parks/feed/ 0 0:00:01 London’s eight Royal Parks stretch from Greenwich in the east to Richmond in the west and make London one of the greenest big cities in Europe. Between them, the parks’ 5500 acres of land are the lungs of the capital. But they have remar[...] London’s eight Royal Parks stretch from Greenwich in the east to Richmond in the west and make London one of the greenest big cities in Europe. Between them, the parks’ 5500 acres of land are the lungs of the capital. But they have remarkably few paths where cycling is allowed. Mark Camley has been Chief Executive of the Royal Parks Agency for just over a year and is convinced more can be done to make the Royal Parks work for cyclists. I talk with Mark about the issues he’s facing in making this happen, and then go for a ride around Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with Ruth Holmes, a landscape management officer at the Royal Parks with special responsibility for cycling. Mark welcomes all comments and suggestions from park users, and says he reads all his email personally: mcamley@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk MP3 DOWNLOAD OGG VORBIS DOWNLOAD Environment, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/3-april-2006-standing-up-for-cycling-tall-bikes/ http://thebikeshow.net/3-april-2006-standing-up-for-cycling-tall-bikes/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:30:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=48 http://thebikeshow.net/3-april-2006-standing-up-for-cycling-tall-bikes/feed/ 3 0:00:01 Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists is on hand this week to demolish all those annoying arguments used against cyclists by angry petrol-heads. Plus we witness the beginning of a 4,600 mile ride around Britain on tall bikes. MP3 DOWNLOAD OGG VORBIS [...] Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists is on hand this week to demolish all those annoying arguments used against cyclists by angry petrol-heads. Plus we witness the beginning of a 4,600 mile ride around Britain on tall bikes. MP3 DOWNLOAD OGG VORBIS DOWNLOAD London, Podcast, Politics, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/27-february-2006-bicycles-on-trains/ http://thebikeshow.net/27-february-2006-bicycles-on-trains/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:57:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=43 http://thebikeshow.net/27-february-2006-bicycles-on-trains/feed/ 0 0:30:38 In this week’s show we discuss the growing problems cyclists are experiencing in putting bikes on trains. In the studio is Dave Holladay of the Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC) which is running a campaign to improve cycle-rail integration. W[...] In this week’s show we discuss the growing problems cyclists are experiencing in putting bikes on trains. In the studio is Dave Holladay of the Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC) which is running a campaign to improve cycle-rail integration. We also catch up with Tom Kevill-Davies aka The Hungry Cyclist on his epic ride around the Americas in search of the perfect meal. MP3 DOWNLOAD England, Food, London, Podcast, Politics, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/20-february-2006-show-cycling-in-the-media/ http://thebikeshow.net/20-february-2006-show-cycling-in-the-media/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:49:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2006/02/21/20-february-2006-show-cycling-in-the-media/ http://thebikeshow.net/20-february-2006-show-cycling-in-the-media/feed/ 2 0:28:07 In this week’s show we look at cycling and the media. Do newspapers, TV and radio do justice to cyclists? Does it matter? As more and more people get on two wheels, is media coverage of cycling changing at all? Featuring comment from Buffalo B[...] In this week’s show we look at cycling and the media. Do newspapers, TV and radio do justice to cyclists? Does it matter? As more and more people get on two wheels, is media coverage of cycling changing at all? Featuring comment from Buffalo Bill who runs the Moving Target zine and Matt Seaton who writes about cycling in The Guardian newspaper. MP3 DOWNLOAD England, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/5-december-2005-show-police-on-bikes/ http://thebikeshow.net/5-december-2005-show-police-on-bikes/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2005 19:39:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=85 http://thebikeshow.net/5-december-2005-show-police-on-bikes/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/31-october-2005-show-roller-racing-ghostcycle-and-critical-mass-london/ http://thebikeshow.net/31-october-2005-show-roller-racing-ghostcycle-and-critical-mass-london/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:38:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=82 http://thebikeshow.net/31-october-2005-show-roller-racing-ghostcycle-and-critical-mass-london/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Joining Buffalo Bill and the hardcore of London’s bike messengers for chaotic indoor racing action at Rollapalooza IV (and live music from the Deadley Treadleys). In the studio Scott and Steve explain their Ghostcycle project to mark and map t[...] Joining Buffalo Bill and the hardcore of London’s bike messengers for chaotic indoor racing action at Rollapalooza IV (and live music from the Deadley Treadleys). In the studio Scott and Steve explain their Ghostcycle project to mark and map traffic collisions involving bicycles. Jack and Rakan court controversy by saying enough is enough to London Critical Mass, which attracted more than 1000 riders for the Halloween ride. London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/25-april-2005-show-g8-protest-bike-ride/ http://thebikeshow.net/25-april-2005-show-g8-protest-bike-ride/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:20:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=28 http://thebikeshow.net/25-april-2005-show-g8-protest-bike-ride/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-31-january-2005-rose-ades/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-31-january-2005-rose-ades/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:18:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=27 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-31-january-2005-rose-ades/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-28-march-2005-show-navindh-baburam/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-28-march-2005-show-navindh-baburam/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:16:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=26 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-28-march-2005-show-navindh-baburam/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-6-december-2004-show-london-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-6-december-2004-show-london-cycling/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2005 17:48:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=23 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-6-december-2004-show-london-cycling/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-december-2004-the-dunwich-dynamo/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-december-2004-the-dunwich-dynamo/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:43:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2005/09/21/archive-13-december-2004-the-dunwich-dynamo/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-december-2004-the-dunwich-dynamo/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Dunwich Dynamo night ride special. Four hundred plus people ride 120 miles to the Suffolk Coast, through the night, under the full moon. MP3 Dunwich Dynamo night ride special. Four hundred plus people ride 120 miles to the Suffolk Coast, through the night, under the full moon. MP3 England, London, Podcast, Politics, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/15-august-2005-show/ http://thebikeshow.net/15-august-2005-show/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:54:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=20 http://thebikeshow.net/15-august-2005-show/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-16-may-show-riding-with-buffalo-bill/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-16-may-show-riding-with-buffalo-bill/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:39:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=10 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-16-may-show-riding-with-buffalo-bill/feed/ 2 0:30:00 Today’s show features the first part of a two-part interview/ride with ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, Chair of the London Bicycle Messengers Association. The LBMA works for London’s 400-500 bicycle messengers (also known as couriers[...] Today’s show features the first part of a two-part interview/ride with ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, Chair of the London Bicycle Messengers Association. The LBMA works for London’s 400-500 bicycle messengers (also known as couriers) and has run a prominent campaign to reduce the risks to cyclists posed by Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). Bill and I visit three of the seven sites where London bicycle messengers have been killed while at work. In the studio are Jesse and Regan from the World Naked Bike Ride. The London ride will be on 11 June 2005, 3pm at Hyde Park Corner. The organisers have received approval from the Metropolitan Police so no arrests will be made for nudity. They hope this will result in an even better turnout than the 60+ of 2004. The idea is to go ‘as bare as you dare’. Music: Cars – The Desperate Bicycles I Lost The Feeling – The Bellrays Stock Exchange – Miss Kittin featuring The Hacker Did You Hear What They Said? – Gil Scott Heron Banana Split – Lio London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/archive-24-january-2005-jeremy-deller/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-24-january-2005-jeremy-deller/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2005 09:41:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=32 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-24-january-2005-jeremy-deller/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Riding with Jeremy Deller, London-based artist and recent winner of the Turner Prize, who dedicated his win to ‘all London cyclists’. Riding with Jeremy Deller, London-based artist and recent winner of the Turner Prize, who dedicated his win to ‘all London cyclists’. England, London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/1-august-2005-cycling-after-the-london-bomb-attacks/ http://thebikeshow.net/1-august-2005-cycling-after-the-london-bomb-attacks/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2005 08:06:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=14 http://thebikeshow.net/1-august-2005-cycling-after-the-london-bomb-attacks/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-june-show/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-june-show/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2005 10:40:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=15 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-13-june-show/feed/ 0 1:29:56 This is the audio for the Bike Week special, recorded on 13 June. Guest in the studio is Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists. Features recordings of Bike Fest in the Square and highlights from the past 12 months of The Bike Show. The show was 90 minu[...] This is the audio for the Bike Week special, recorded on 13 June. Guest in the studio is Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists. Features recordings of Bike Fest in the Square and highlights from the past 12 months of The Bike Show. The show was 90 minutes long, so this is a larger-than-usual download. Streaming Real Audio is available here. London, Podcast, Politics Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/25-july-show-johnny-green/ http://thebikeshow.net/25-july-show-johnny-green/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2005 14:30:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=19 http://thebikeshow.net/25-july-show-johnny-green/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/23-may-show-giro-ditalia/ http://thebikeshow.net/23-may-show-giro-ditalia/#comments Tue, 24 May 2005 02:46:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=17 http://thebikeshow.net/23-may-show-giro-ditalia/feed/ 2 0:29:45 Today’s show is a Giro D’Italia special, recorded from Bar Italia in Soho. Also featuring the second half of my ride with Buffalo Bill Chidley, chair of the London Bicycle Messengers Association. Music: Adriatica – Calicanto Hung [...] Today’s show is a Giro D’Italia special, recorded from Bar Italia in Soho. Also featuring the second half of my ride with Buffalo Bill Chidley, chair of the London Bicycle Messengers Association. Music: Adriatica – Calicanto Hung Up – Salt Dwyck – Gangstarr featuring Nice and Smooth Bartali – Paolo Conte Italy, London, Podcast, Politics, Sport Resonance FM no no