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/a-century-of-italian-cycle-sport/ http://thebikeshow.net/a-century-of-italian-cycle-sport/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 23:41:56 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2766 http://thebikeshow.net/a-century-of-italian-cycle-sport/feed/ 2 0:30:06 At the start of the second week of this year's Giro d'Italia, we take the long view of cycle sport in Italy with John Foot, professor of modern Italian history at University College London. His book Pedalare! Pedalare! tells the fascinating story of[...] At the start of the second week of this year's Giro d'Italia, we take the long view of cycle sport in Italy with John Foot, professor of modern Italian history at University College London. His book Pedalare! Pedalare! tells the fascinating story of how Italy fell in love with the bicycle and how cycle sport took a central role in national life. History, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/merckx-merckx-merckx/ http://thebikeshow.net/merckx-merckx-merckx/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 20:39:14 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2693 http://thebikeshow.net/merckx-merckx-merckx/feed/ 1 0:44:00 Cross Elvis Presley with Muhammad Ali, raise him in a grocery shop in post-war Belgium, put him on a bicycle and what do you get? The greatest cyclist of all time: Eddy Merckx. Cycling journalists Daniel Friebe and William Fotheringham have both tre[...] Cross Elvis Presley with Muhammad Ali, raise him in a grocery shop in post-war Belgium, put him on a bicycle and what do you get? The greatest cyclist of all time: Eddy Merckx. Cycling journalists Daniel Friebe and William Fotheringham have both treated us to new books about Eddy Merckx, the Cannibal, winner of 525 professional races, five Tours de France, five Giri d'Italia and countless Classics. He was world champion and broke the hour record. We talk about his career, his motivations and the challenges of telling the story of the greatest racing cyclist who ever lived. People, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-two-laid-back/ http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-two-laid-back/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:28:13 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2657 http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-two-laid-back/feed/ 2 0:30:19 In the concluding half of an extended interview with engineer and bicycle inventor Mike Burrows, we talk about Mike's biggest passion: laid back bicycles. He explains how these human powered vehicles came about and where he hopes they're going. Plus[...] In the concluding half of an extended interview with engineer and bicycle inventor Mike Burrows, we talk about Mike's biggest passion: laid back bicycles. He explains how these human powered vehicles came about and where he hopes they're going. Plus Simon Nurse discusses the possibility of a cycling equivalent of the London Marathon. Events, Gear, History, People, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-one/ http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-one/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:04:18 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2576 http://thebikeshow.net/burrows-on-the-bicycle-part-one/feed/ 4 0:30:52 Mike Burrows is probably best known for his design of the Lotus 108 pursuit bike that Chris Boardman rode in the Barcelona Olympics, winning the first gold medal for a British cyclist in over 70 years. But Mike has made a huge contribution to pedal [...] Mike Burrows is probably best known for his design of the Lotus 108 pursuit bike that Chris Boardman rode in the Barcelona Olympics, winning the first gold medal for a British cyclist in over 70 years. But Mike has made a huge contribution to pedal powered machines more widely. His compact road frame first developed for Giant is now a design standard and his designs have moved the world of laid back or recumbent bicycles on from the early, pioneering days in 1970s California. Burrows remains inventive, opinionated and passionate about bicycles. This is the first of a two part extended interview. Gear, History, People, Podcast, Science, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/all-the-young-dudes-the-revival-of-bicycle-framebuilding-in-britain/ http://thebikeshow.net/all-the-young-dudes-the-revival-of-bicycle-framebuilding-in-britain/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:59:50 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2400 http://thebikeshow.net/all-the-young-dudes-the-revival-of-bicycle-framebuilding-in-britain/feed/ 6 1:15:00 For a second year, the Bespoked show in Bristol has provided a platform for a new generation of British bicycle framebuilders to showcase their work. Featured in this episode: Paul Villiers, Tom Donhou, Ted James, Ricky Feather and Jonathan Paulus. [...] For a second year, the Bespoked show in Bristol has provided a platform for a new generation of British bicycle framebuilders to showcase their work. Featured in this episode: Paul Villiers, Tom Donhou, Ted James, Ricky Feather and Jonathan Paulus. In a podcast-only extra, cycle sport journalist Lionel Birnie gives his take on the spring classics thus far and a look ahead to this weekend's Paris Roubaix. People, Podcast, Sport 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/the-obree-way/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-obree-way/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:15 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2209 http://thebikeshow.net/the-obree-way/feed/ 4 0:55:00 Graeme Obree & Jack Thurston - Photo © Anna Gudaniec Earlier this month, Graeme Obree was at Look Mum No Hands! for the London launch of The Obree Way, a training manual for cyclists. Obree is a two time individual pursuit world champion, has [...] Graeme Obree & Jack Thurston - Photo © Anna Gudaniec Earlier this month, Graeme Obree was at Look Mum No Hands! for the London launch of The Obree Way, a training manual for cyclists. Obree is a two time individual pursuit world champion, has twice broken the world hour record and is multiple winner of British national time trial championships. He is renowned not just for his athletic prowess but for his technical innovation on the bike and with the bike itself. His autobiography, The Flying Scotsman, was made into a major feature film. At 45 he is still on the bike and currently planning an attempt on the world land speed record for a human powered vehicle. In a wide ranging conversation with Jack Thurston, presenter of The Bike Show, Obree talks about his own life as an elite athlete, his approach to training and his enduring love of just riding a bike. “It’s a sport, it’s a pastime and it’s a form of transport. You don’t football down to the shops.” Graeme Obree, 19 January 2012. Channel 4 produced an excellent documentary about the rivalry between Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman. It’s on YouTube in four parts. People, Podcast, Science, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/reading-about-riding/ http://thebikeshow.net/reading-about-riding/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:36:22 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2098 http://thebikeshow.net/reading-about-riding/feed/ 4 0:34:20 A pre-Christmas books special is now a firmly entrenched tradition on The Bike Show. This year’s edition covers more literary ground than ever before. Amateur bicycle librarians Tim Dawson of The Sunday Times and Carlton Reid of Bike Hub join[...] A pre-Christmas books special is now a firmly entrenched tradition on The Bike Show. This year’s edition covers more literary ground than ever before. Amateur bicycle librarians Tim Dawson of The Sunday Times and Carlton Reid of Bike Hub join Jack and Jen in the studio. Tim Dawson’s excellent Cycling Books website is well worth a visit. And you can find out more about Carlton Reid’s book project at RoadsWereNotBuiltForCars.com Here’s a rundown of the books discussed in this week’s show. If you buy any of the books listed (or anything else) via the Amazon links below, a little something will go towards keeping The Bike Show rolling on in 2012, and it won’t cost you a penny. Bicycle Technology – Rob Van Der Plas Bicycle Design – Mike Burrows Cyclepedia – Michael Embacher Tomorrow, We Ride – Jean Bobet Slaying the Badger – Richard Moore On Bicycles – Amy Walker Bike Snob – Eben Weiss Pedalare! Pedalare! – John Foot The Little Black Bottle – Gerry Moore The Death of Marco Pantani – Matt Rendell The Boy Who Biked the World – Alistair Humphreys Two great books that were not mentioned but were featured on the show earlier in the year are Racing Through the Dark by David Millar and It’s All About the Bike by Rob Penn. Literature, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-competitive-impulse/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-competitive-impulse/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:07:07 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2039 http://thebikeshow.net/the-competitive-impulse/feed/ 1 0:30:46 Why do some people like to race their bicycles? We discuss the world of amateur bicycle racing with Ian Cleverly, deputy editor of Rouleur magazine and Lydia Boylan (pictured, above) of the Look Mum No Hands! race team and current Irish national tr[...] Why do some people like to race their bicycles? We discuss the world of amateur bicycle racing with Ian Cleverly, deputy editor of Rouleur magazine and Lydia Boylan (pictured, above) of the Look Mum No Hands! race team and current Irish national track sprint champion. We also hear from Dr Jo Corbett of Portsmouth University on his findings about how the competitive impulse can drive people to new heights of athletic performance. You can check out the Rouleur podcast over here or find it in iTunes music store. Image credit: Biker Jun Science, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/team-gb-rules-the-track-and-patrick-field-tells-it-like-it-is/ http://thebikeshow.net/team-gb-rules-the-track-and-patrick-field-tells-it-like-it-is/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:46:41 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2037 http://thebikeshow.net/team-gb-rules-the-track-and-patrick-field-tells-it-like-it-is/feed/ 4 0:33:19 In this week’s show, Jack attempts to feign interest in the European track cycling championships and Jen gets her geography all confused. Patrick Field saves the day with an inspirational talk at the Intelligence Squared cycling festival (view[...] In this week’s show, Jack attempts to feign interest in the European track cycling championships and Jen gets her geography all confused. Patrick Field saves the day with an inspirational talk at the Intelligence Squared cycling festival (view more here). Plus details of the next Friends of the Bike Show ride on Sunday 6 November. Advocacy, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-two/ http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-two/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:11:18 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2018 http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-two/feed/ 5 0:30:59 Following on from last week’s documentary feature by Kieron Yates is a studio discussion of Paris-Brest-Paris, the world’s most venerable long distance bicycle race. In the studio are PBP veterans Judith Swallow and Dave Minter, and PBP[...] Following on from last week’s documentary feature by Kieron Yates is a studio discussion of Paris-Brest-Paris, the world’s most venerable long distance bicycle race. In the studio are PBP veterans Judith Swallow and Dave Minter, and PBP debutant Pete Kelsey. Chris Ragsdale, one of this year’s stars, clocking in an exceptionally impressive sub-45 hour time, joins us down the line from his native Seattle. For more information about audax in the UK see the Audax UK ride calendar and the audax pages of Yet Another Cycling Forum. Image credit: Wig Worland, from Pete Kelsey’s short film Towards the Ocean. France, Podcast, Rides, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-one/ http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-one/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:08:33 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2002 http://thebikeshow.net/paris-brest-paris-part-one/feed/ 4 0:30:40 The 1200km Paris-Brest et retour was first raced in 1891 and is the oldest bicycle race still in existence, currently held as a brevet de randonneur every four years. Kieron Yates shares the agony and ecstasy of his second outing in an event that i[...] The 1200km Paris-Brest et retour was first raced in 1891 and is the oldest bicycle race still in existence, currently held as a brevet de randonneur every four years. Kieron Yates shares the agony and ecstasy of his second outing in an event that is only for the toughest of the tough. Next week we’ll be talking about the race with a handful of other riders who will share their experiences and tips for anyone considering taking part. France, History, Podcast, Rides, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/season-opener-time-travelling/ http://thebikeshow.net/season-opener-time-travelling/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:23:44 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1977 http://thebikeshow.net/season-opener-time-travelling/feed/ 7 0:28:37 As Mark Cavendish wins the world championship road race for Britain for the first time since 1965, we’re back in the saddle for a new season. On this week’s show, a trip back in time. Blue Door Bicycles is a new bike shop in south Londo[...] As Mark Cavendish wins the world championship road race for Britain for the first time since 1965, we’re back in the saddle for a new season. On this week’s show, a trip back in time. Blue Door Bicycles is a new bike shop in south London with a long history. Owner David Hibbs has been documenting a treasure trove of cycle trade artifacts from when the shop was a family business known as Central Cycle and Auto Stores. Listen too for a chance to win tickets to the Bicycle Film Festival. And some momentous news from Bike Show host Jack Thurston. Picture credit: CentralCycle.co.uk Film, History, London, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-2011-tour-de-france-a-modern-classic/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-2011-tour-de-france-a-modern-classic/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:32:22 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1909 http://thebikeshow.net/the-2011-tour-de-france-a-modern-classic/feed/ 2 0:30:47 Looking back at the this year’s thrilling Tour de France are Lionel Birnie of Cycle Sport magazine and Alex Murray, London cyclist, amateur road racer and blogger at chasingwheels.com. Image by Neil Stevens, part of a series of illustrations [...] Looking back at the this year’s thrilling Tour de France are Lionel Birnie of Cycle Sport magazine and Alex Murray, London cyclist, amateur road racer and blogger at chasingwheels.com. Image by Neil Stevens, part of a series of illustrations for this year’s Tour, available to buy at Crayon Fire France, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/follow-the-tour/ http://thebikeshow.net/follow-the-tour/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:20:33 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1795 http://thebikeshow.net/follow-the-tour/feed/ 4 http://thebikeshow.net/keep-the-red-stuff-in/ http://thebikeshow.net/keep-the-red-stuff-in/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:04:38 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1766 http://thebikeshow.net/keep-the-red-stuff-in/feed/ 5 0:29:03 In the studio is Bike Show regular ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, who brings news of London’s burgeoning bicycle polo scene (note imminent rebranding as ‘urban bike hammer ball’). The London Open 2011 is on 30-31st July. Stev[...] In the studio is Bike Show regular ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, who brings news of London’s burgeoning bicycle polo scene (note imminent rebranding as ‘urban bike hammer ball’). The London Open 2011 is on 30-31st July. Steve Evans, a bicycling paramedic from the Liverpool Century RC, gives some excellent practical advice on how to provide immediate post-collision assistance to an injured cyclist. Steve’s free first aid guide for cyclists is available from the Rough Stuff Fellowship. Also featured is long distance cyclist and bearded wonder James Bowthorpe, around 18 hours into his 24 hour non-stop bicycle ride in a shop window. Phew! Advocacy, London, People, Podcast, Sport, Uncategorized Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-millars-tale/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-millars-tale/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:09:44 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1724 http://thebikeshow.net/the-millars-tale/feed/ 5 0:35:04 David Millar, the British road racer, one of the best riders in his generation, had it all. His first day of racing in the Tour De France brought him an impressive stage victory over Lance Armstrong and he was instantly a celebrated figure in the p[...] David Millar, the British road racer, one of the best riders in his generation, had it all. His first day of racing in the Tour De France brought him an impressive stage victory over Lance Armstrong and he was instantly a celebrated figure in the professional peloton. But a few years later, it all fell apart as he was unmasked as having used banned performance enhancing drugs. He was disgraced and banned from competition for two years. Many thought it was game over. But David Millar has returned to professional racing as an anti doping crusader. His recent performances have shown it’s possible to win without doping. He has written a book about his life, his travels to the dark side and what he believes to be his redemption. In an extended interview with The Bike Show, Millar talks about the past, present and future of professional road racing. His book is out on 16 June, published by Orion Books. Buy on the link (right) and a few pennies will go to keep the Resonance FM on the air. Picture credit: Team Garmin-Cervelo People, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-life-and-times-of-the-cycling-jersey/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-life-and-times-of-the-cycling-jersey/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 10:25:51 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1664 http://thebikeshow.net/the-life-and-times-of-the-cycling-jersey/feed/ 8 0:29:10 The summer season kicks of with an entertaining and borderline nerdy discussion of the past, present and future of the cycling jersey. From Bianchi’s 1950s classic celeste blue to Mapei pushed the dye sublimation process to its limits and divi[...] The summer season kicks of with an entertaining and borderline nerdy discussion of the past, present and future of the cycling jersey. From Bianchi’s 1950s classic celeste blue to Mapei pushed the dye sublimation process to its limits and divided fans in equal measure. We take the story as far as today’s trend for any colour as long as its black, and look to the sci-fi future of interactive jersey materials.  Richard Mitchelson's homage to the Tour de France, by Milltag In the studio are three cyclists and jersey aficionados: Luke Scheybeler, designer and a founder of clothing company Rapha, Richard Mitchelson, illustrator, animator and Milltag designer (pictured above) and cycling photographer Camille McMillan, co-author of Le Métier.  Richard Mitchelson is also the designer of the excellent new Bike Show banner and iTunes logo. Hope you like it. We do! Sport, Style Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/cyclosportives-glamping-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/cyclosportives-glamping-cycling/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:26:40 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1551 http://thebikeshow.net/cyclosportives-glamping-cycling/feed/ 11 http://thebikeshow.net/shame-and-scandal-in-professional-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/shame-and-scandal-in-professional-cycling/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:53:42 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1471 http://thebikeshow.net/shame-and-scandal-in-professional-cycling/feed/ 1 0:30:41 Crusading, anti-doping sports journalist Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly gives his views on the latest revelations about professional cycling. You can read the 30,000-word transcript of Paul Kimmage’s interview with Floyd Landis at the NY Vel[...] Crusading, anti-doping sports journalist Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly gives his views on the latest revelations about professional cycling. You can read the 30,000-word transcript of Paul Kimmage’s interview with Floyd Landis at the NY Velocity blog. Mr NikBagTV presents the Lance Armstrong defence over on YouTube. Plus an appeal to listeners in the European Union to write to their elected representatives in the European Parliament urging new measures to protect cyclists from lorries and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). For more, visit www.seemesaveme.com Advocacy, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/up-the-uts-the-slow-death-and-rebirth-of-the-british-cycling-club/ http://thebikeshow.net/up-the-uts-the-slow-death-and-rebirth-of-the-british-cycling-club/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:08:16 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1420 http://thebikeshow.net/up-the-uts-the-slow-death-and-rebirth-of-the-british-cycling-club/feed/ 3 0:28:43 Kieron Yates‘s documentary feature on the countryside huts of the 32nd Association of North London cycle clubs sparks a discussion on the demise of the traditional cycling club and the possibilities for renaissance. With Nigel Wood, Chairman [...] Kieron Yates‘s documentary feature on the countryside huts of the 32nd Association of North London cycle clubs sparks a discussion on the demise of the traditional cycling club and the possibilities for renaissance. With Nigel Wood, Chairman of the Dulwich Paragon club, who tells the story of how this 75 year old south London club’s fortunes were turned around. England, London, Podcast, Rides, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/inside-the-2012-olympic-velodrome/ http://thebikeshow.net/inside-the-2012-olympic-velodrome/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:51:27 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1368 http://thebikeshow.net/inside-the-2012-olympic-velodrome/feed/ 4 0:28:30 On the day before the completion of the construction phase of London’s new 6,000-seat velodrome on the 2012 Olympic site, we are treated to a sneak peek. Mike Taylor of Hopkins Architects presents the design vision and explains how he hopes i[...] On the day before the completion of the construction phase of London’s new 6,000-seat velodrome on the 2012 Olympic site, we are treated to a sneak peek. Mike Taylor of Hopkins Architects presents the design vision and explains how he hopes it will not only be fast but environmentally sustainable and a great place to go and watch elite track racing. Mike argues that the threatened outdoor track at Herne Hill (which hosted the Olympics in 1948) is a vital ‘feeder track’ for the new Olympic facility. Many London cyclists will know that the 2012 Velopark (velodrome, BMX track and road circuit) is being built on the site of the much-loved Eastway cycle circuit. A short film captures the final Tuesday night Ten Mile Time Trial before the circuit was demolished to make way for the 2012 Olympics. Flickr set Velodrome pics (Creative Commons license!) here. Architecture, London, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/four-great-lives-in-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/four-great-lives-in-cycling/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:49:47 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1331 http://thebikeshow.net/four-great-lives-in-cycling/feed/ 3 0:28:38 Studio discussion of four great lives in cycling: Kuklos, the prolific journalist who documented British cycling scene in the first half of the twentieth century; Brian Robinson (pictured, above), the first Brit to win stages in the Tour de France;[...] Studio discussion of four great lives in cycling: Kuklos, the prolific journalist who documented British cycling scene in the first half of the twentieth century; Brian Robinson (pictured, above), the first Brit to win stages in the Tour de France; intrepid cycle tourist Anne Mustoe; and Laurent Fignon, perhaps the last truly great French professional bike racer. Expert guests are Graeme Fife, author of a newly published biography of Brian Robinson, and Tim Dawson, columnist on the Sunday Times and editor of the Cycling Books website. Plus a chance to win a set of Gavin Turk Les Bikes de Bois Rond postcards. Answers by email to bikeshow@resonancefm.com. Further reading: Of Wrigging - Kuklos. A 1927 essay taking on John Ruskin’s opposition to cycling. Brian Robison: A Pioneer – Graeme Fife (Mousehold Press, 2010) A Bike Ride – Anne Mustoe (Virgin Books, 1991) We Were Young and Carefree – Autobiography of Laurent Fignon (Yellow Jersey Press, 2010) France, History, Italy, Literature, People, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/knutsford-great-race-cycle-show-2010/ http://thebikeshow.net/knutsford-great-race-cycle-show-2010/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:54:19 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1324 http://thebikeshow.net/knutsford-great-race-cycle-show-2010/feed/ 5 0:29:23 Window shopping at the Cycle Show 2010 taking in the latest offerings from Brooks (saddles), Bisignals (lights), Bike Dock (storage), Carradice (bags), Schmidt Maschinenbau (dynamo lights) and the Moulton Bicycle Company. Matt Sparkes reports from [...] Window shopping at the Cycle Show 2010 taking in the latest offerings from Brooks (saddles), Bisignals (lights), Bike Dock (storage), Carradice (bags), Schmidt Maschinenbau (dynamo lights) and the Moulton Bicycle Company. Matt Sparkes reports from the once-a-decade Knutsford Great Race, where upwards of 80 competitors raced their ‘ordinaries’ (penny farthings or high-wheelers) in a deadly serious 3 hour time trial. Photo credit: Knutsford Great Race England, Gear, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/in-praise-of-le-prof/ http://thebikeshow.net/in-praise-of-le-prof/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:17:59 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1276 http://thebikeshow.net/in-praise-of-le-prof/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/talking-le-tour-with-paul-fournel/ http://thebikeshow.net/talking-le-tour-with-paul-fournel/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:26:39 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1222 http://thebikeshow.net/talking-le-tour-with-paul-fournel/feed/ 6 1:02:35 An extended, hour long edition of the show featuring French writer, poet, cyclist and cultural ambassador Paul Fournel (pictured). We stroll from the French House in Soho to the Rapha Cycle Club in Clerkenwell, to visit an exhibition of a hundred ye[...] An extended, hour long edition of the show featuring French writer, poet, cyclist and cultural ambassador Paul Fournel (pictured). We stroll from the French House in Soho to the Rapha Cycle Club in Clerkenwell, to visit an exhibition of a hundred years of racing bicycles. The exhibition runs for two more weeks and is well worth a visit. Paul Fournel’s book Besoin de Vélo is one of the loveliest pieces of writing about cycling and is available in English translation as Need for the Bike. If you buy it after clicking through on the link, Resonance FM gets a few pennies. Rob Ainsley of the Real Cycling blog reports on the launch of London’s two new cycle superhighways. Advocacy, France, Gear, History, Literature, London, People, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/a-life-on-two-wheels/ http://thebikeshow.net/a-life-on-two-wheels/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:41:02 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/a-life-on-two-wheels/ http://thebikeshow.net/a-life-on-two-wheels/feed/ 3 0:28:43 This week, a guest production by Stuart Watt. Life’s race from childhood to old age, as told by those who live it on two wheels. Original music by Chris Annetts. If you’d like to contribute material to The Bike Show, please get in touch [...] This week, a guest production by Stuart Watt. Life’s race from childhood to old age, as told by those who live it on two wheels. Original music by Chris Annetts. If you’d like to contribute material to The Bike Show, please get in touch bikeshow@resonancefm.com Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/giro-ditalia-at-look-mum-no-hands/ http://thebikeshow.net/giro-ditalia-at-look-mum-no-hands/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 09:19:33 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1072 http://thebikeshow.net/giro-ditalia-at-look-mum-no-hands/feed/ 1 0:32:03 As the Giro d’Italia enters its third week, we discuss Italy’s great stage race with Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly, in an experimental live broadcast from Look Mum No Hands, London’s newest and best cycle-cafe. Sam Humpheson show[...] As the Giro d’Italia enters its third week, we discuss Italy’s great stage race with Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly, in an experimental live broadcast from Look Mum No Hands, London’s newest and best cycle-cafe. Sam Humpheson shows us around the premises. The show also features a look back at Fausto Coppi, one of the biggest stars of the golden era of cycle racing, with a visit to the exhibition of Coppi-related memorabilia at the Rapha Cycle Club, just down the road and a chat with bicycle collector Kadir Guirey. Simon Rose, who put together Rapha’s new Giro-inspired compilation CD also puts in an appearance. Listeners may notice slightly sub-optimal audio in parts of this broadcast. These should be fixed in future live broadcasts. Italy, London, People, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/the-racing-year-with-lionel-birnie/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-racing-year-with-lionel-birnie/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:05:06 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/the-racing-year-with-lionel-birnie/ http://thebikeshow.net/the-racing-year-with-lionel-birnie/feed/ 5 1:06:29 In an off-season podcast-only extended episode, Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly joins me to talk about the year ahead in professional road racing. We talk about the season-openers in the Gulf, the Monuments and Cobbled Classics and of course the Gr[...] In an off-season podcast-only extended episode, Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly joins me to talk about the year ahead in professional road racing. We talk about the season-openers in the Gulf, the Monuments and Cobbled Classics and of course the Grand Tours, where Britain’s Team Sky is hoping to make a big impact in its debut season. We round off the discussion with a look at the explosion of amateur cyclo-sportives. Many of the big sportives are already sold out but there are plenty of others to choose from. Cycling Weekly maintains a very comprehensive sportive calendar. Photo credit: Team Sky Italy, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/if-the-bike-fits/ http://thebikeshow.net/if-the-bike-fits/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:18:58 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=1004 http://thebikeshow.net/if-the-bike-fits/feed/ 5 0:30:42 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 [...] 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 and cycling-specific shoes. If you go for a fitting with Scherrit tell him you heard him on The Bike Show. You never know, you might get a discount! Illustration from Cycling Manual, 23rd edition, 1954 Gear, Podcast, Science, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/well-being/ http://thebikeshow.net/well-being/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:34:56 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=996 http://thebikeshow.net/well-being/feed/ 6 0:28:46 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 cl[...] 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 Roman Road, east London. Her yoga for cyclists class is on Thursday nights 8.15 – 9.30pm at Bodywise, 119 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN. Read more about Why Yoga Is Good For Cyclists. Contact Michael via the Complete Physio clinic. Read more about physiotherapy for cyclists at the London Fixed Gear and Single Speed Forum and at Rollapaluza. London, People, Podcast, Science, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/reading-and-riding-christmas-books-special/ http://thebikeshow.net/reading-and-riding-christmas-books-special/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:30:31 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/reading-and-riding-christmas-books-special/ http://thebikeshow.net/reading-and-riding-christmas-books-special/feed/ 16 0:32:46 Tim Dawson, cycling columnist for the Sunday Times, runs the Cycling Books website, the most compendious review website for cycling books. He joins me in the studio to discuss the literature of cycling, from Tour de France to cycle touring. Paul Fou[...] Tim Dawson, cycling columnist for the Sunday Times, runs the Cycling Books website, the most compendious review website for cycling books. He joins me in the studio to discuss the literature of cycling, from Tour de France to cycle touring. Paul Fournel reads another extract from Need for the Bike. Below is a list of the books discussed in the show. If you would like to buy them, follow the links to Amazon and Resonance FM will get a share of anything you buy, even if it’s stuff not on the list. What a nice way to help your favourite bicycling art radio station! The Classics The Rider by Tim Krabbé The Escape Artist by Matt Seaton Need for the Bike by Paul Fournel Tour de France Bad to the Bone by James Waddington Sweat of the Gods by Benjo Masso Wide-eyed and Legless: Inside the Tour De France by Jeff Connor Le Tour: A History of the Tour De France by Geoffrey Wheatcroft My Comeback: Up Close and Personal by Lance Armstrong and Elizabeth Kreutz Cycle touring & travel Thunder and Sunshine by Alistair Humphreys The Hungry Cyclist by Tom Kevilll-Davies French Revolutions by Tim Moore Full Tilt: Ireland To India With a Bicycle by Dervla Murphy Transylvania and Beyond by Dervla Murphy Blue River, Black Sea by Andrew Eames A Bike Ride by Anne Mustoe Advocacy, philosophy Richard’s Bicycle Book by Richard Ballantine Those we didn’t get time to talk about Tomorrow We Ride by Jean Bobet The Passion of Fausto Coppi by William Fotheringham The Noiseless Tenor by James Starrs Golden Age of Handbuilt Bikes and Competition Bikes by Jan Heine Rouleur Annual 2009 Fixed: Global Fixed-Gear Bike Culture by Andrew Edwards and Max Leonard Amazon.co.uk Widgets To win copies of the current issues of Rouleur and The Ride Journal, send answers to the competition questions to bikeshow-at-resonancefm-dot-com. Thanks to these fine publications for donating the prizes. And if that leaves you wanting more chat about cycling books, the 2007 Christmas books show is still online to listen again as is the show featuring Andrew and Philip Diprose of The Ride Journal. Matt Seaton wrote an excellent round-up over at The Guardian. France, History, Literature, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/getting-to-le-grand-depart/ http://thebikeshow.net/getting-to-le-grand-depart/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/getting-to-le-grand-depart/ http://thebikeshow.net/getting-to-le-grand-depart/feed/ 4 http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-redux/ http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-redux/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:27:35 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=726 http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-redux/feed/ 2 0:33:00 Joining me in the studio is Graeme Fife, author of the definitive account of Le Tour de France, updated each year. He’s also author of the beautiful Rapha Guide to the Great Road Climbs of the Pyrenees. We discuss this year’s Tour de F[...] Joining me in the studio is Graeme Fife, author of the definitive account of Le Tour de France, updated each year. He’s also author of the beautiful Rapha Guide to the Great Road Climbs of the Pyrenees. We discuss this year’s Tour de France, the most spectacular for some time, featuring the drama over the return from retirement of seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong, seeking to try his luck against a new generation of outstanding riders including two plucky Brits: Mark Cavendish and Brad Wiggins. Our discussion is leavened with some insighful comments from a handful of Bike Show listeners. Thanks go to Dave at road.cc, Pete, David of the marvellous Highway Cycling Group, Jason and Adrian. Photo:BERNARD PAPON/AFP/Getty Images Play on links below. Sport Resonance FM no no 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/tour-de-farce/ http://thebikeshow.net/tour-de-farce/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:18:55 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=663 http://thebikeshow.net/tour-de-farce/feed/ 1 0:30:54 A long, hard look at doping in professional cycling, with journalist Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly and theatre director Roland Smith, whose play Pedal Pusher, opens in London on 7th July. Play on links below. A long, hard look at doping in professional cycling, with journalist Lionel Birnie of Cycling Weekly and theatre director Roland Smith, whose play Pedal Pusher, opens in London on 7th July. Play on links below. Podcast, Science, Sport 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/riding-and-writing/ http://thebikeshow.net/riding-and-writing/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:53:11 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=480 http://thebikeshow.net/riding-and-writing/feed/ 4 0:30:43 The Ride Journal was launched last year to widespread acclaim. Issue two is at the printers. Philip and Andrew Diprose, editor and art director, explain how they came to start a journal of personal stories about how bikes have changed people’s[...] The Ride Journal was launched last year to widespread acclaim. Issue two is at the printers. Philip and Andrew Diprose, editor and art director, explain how they came to start a journal of personal stories about how bikes have changed people’s lives. Among the articles in Issue 2 of The Ride Journal is Rediscovered by Rona Sutherland and is read by Ruby Wright. Ruby presents a fortnightly music podcast on Radio Nowhere called Ruby’s Chicky Boil-Ups. It’s great!. And if you want to read the article on the Highway Cycling Group from Issue 1, it’s here. We also spotlight the new issue of Rouleur, the quarterly magazine from the Rapha stable, including an extract from Jean Bobet’s Tomorrow We Ride, translated by Adam Berry and read by Jean-Marie Orhan. To win a copy of issue 12 of Rouleur, send the correct answer to the question by email to bikeshow@resonancefm.com. Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) coming soon. France, Literature, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-polo-and-no-bike-week/ http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-polo-and-no-bike-week/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:20:23 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=458 http://thebikeshow.net/bicycle-polo-and-no-bike-week/feed/ 11 0:29:37 Bicycle polo. It’s the latest sensation that’s sweeping the nation. After an account of bicycle polo played with Hungarian counts in 1934 from Patrick Leigh Fermour’s classic Between the Woods and the Water, we travel to De Beauvoi[...] Bicycle polo. It’s the latest sensation that’s sweeping the nation. After an account of bicycle polo played with Hungarian counts in 1934 from Patrick Leigh Fermour’s classic Between the Woods and the Water, we travel to De Beauvoir Town to find out how the game is being played in 2009. The European Hard Court Bicycle Polo Championships will be held in London this August. For more on where to play, there are lots of listings here. No Bike Week – what happens to a cyclist when he or she can’t ride for a week? Let’s find out. More details soon. It’s likely that No Bike Week will take place at some point between now and Easter 2009. Expresssions of interest to bikeshow@resonancefm.com Picture credit: Roxy Erickson. Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. London, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no 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/26-january-2009-cycling-the-northumberland-coast/ http://thebikeshow.net/26-january-2009-cycling-the-northumberland-coast/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:35:12 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=384 http://thebikeshow.net/26-january-2009-cycling-the-northumberland-coast/feed/ 5 0:29:02 Riding the Northumberland coast from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Daniel Start, author of the best-selling Wild Swimming, a guide to natural swimming spots in Britain. Wild Swimming Coast (the salt-water version) will be published [...] Riding the Northumberland coast from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle-upon-Tyne with Daniel Start, author of the best-selling Wild Swimming, a guide to natural swimming spots in Britain. Wild Swimming Coast (the salt-water version) will be published in the late spring. To enter the competition to win a signed copy, send an email detailing your favourite wild swimming spot to bikeshow@resonancefm.com. Andrew Stevenson’s account of his Ed Ruscha-inspired 12 Bakeries ride from London to Paris is available to download (PDF). Some excellent photographs of the LFGSS’s Tweed Run available here and here. For more information about the Tweed Cycling Club, there is a website. Play or download MP3 on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. England, Podcast, Rides, Sport, Touring 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/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/summer-antics-cycle-camping-in-france/ http://thebikeshow.net/summer-antics-cycle-camping-in-france/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:23:06 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=222 http://thebikeshow.net/summer-antics-cycle-camping-in-france/feed/ 3 0:12:33 On this week’s show I promised some documentary evidence of my cycle tour in France last month. Well here it is. All filmed on a cheap and cheerful Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 compact digital camera with a video mode, so please excuse some less t[...] On this week’s show I promised some documentary evidence of my cycle tour in France last month. Well here it is. All filmed on a cheap and cheerful Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07 compact digital camera with a video mode, so please excuse some less than perfect audio quality. Part one: Part two: My route took me from Biarritz on the Atlantic coast to Brioude in the massif central via most of the big Pyrenean cols, through Cathar country to the Mediterranean coast, Narbonne & Montpellier and then up across the Cévennes to Le Puy-en-Velay and the Auvergne. Train back from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand, Paris and London. Some stills: Bikely route map coming soon. Day 1: Bayonne Airport – St. Jean de Luz – Ascain – Sare – Cherchebruit – Col de Pinodieta – Esplette – Itxassou – Pas de Roland (outstanding swimming spot). Camped in a field. 45km Day 2: Pas de Roland – Bidarray – St Jean Pied de Port – Larceveau – Arros – Col d’Osquitch – Tardets – Montory – Arette. Hotel run by former tandem world champion. 92km Day 3: Arrete – Issor – N134 – Escot – Col de Marie Blanque – Bielle – Laruns – Eaux-Bonnes – Col d’Aubisque – Col du Soulor – Argeles-Gazost – Soulor. Campsite. 102km Day 4: Soulor – Lourdes – Soulor – Luz St Sauveur. Campsite. 50km Day 5: Luz St Sauveur – Col du Tourmalet – Col d’Aspin – Arreau. Campsite. 63km Day 6: Arreau – Col de Peyresourde – Bagnere de Luchon (excellent thermal spa). Campsite. 38km Day 7: Bagnere de Luchon – Col du Portillon – Bossost – St Beat – Col des Ares – Col de Portet d’Aspet – St Lary – Castillon-en-Couserans. 98km. Day 8: Castillon-en-Couresans – St. Girons – Massat (fabulous lunch at L’Hotel le Globe) – Col de Port – Tarascon – Appy. Camped in field, with donkeys. 102km Day 9: Appy – Lordat – appalling track 5km through a wood – Col de Marmares – Belclaire – Quillan – Couiza – Rennes-le-Chateau – Rennes-les-Bains. Hotel de France. 94km Day 10: Rennes-les-Bains – Col de Linas – Cucugnan – Tuchan – Vingrau – Opoul – Perillos – Fitou – La Franqui – La Palme – Port-la-Nouvelle – Narbone. Camped in a vineyard by the canal. 155km Day 11: Narbonne – La Barque – Coursan – D162 – Nissan-lez-Enserune – Lespignan – Vendres – Serignan – Canal du Midi – Vias – D192 – Agde – Sete – Frontignan Plage – Vic-la-Gardiole – Villeneuve-les-Magelone – Maurin – Latts – Montpellier. 143km Day 12: Montpellier Day 13: Montpellier – Castelnau-le-Lez – D21 – D109 – D26 – Treviers – D1 – D1e9 – Valfaunes – Pompignan – St Hippolyte – Lasalle. Lovely campsite by a waterfall. 74km Day 14: Lasalle – St Jean du Gard – Pompidou – Florac. Campsite. 73km Day 15: Florac – Le Pont de Montvert – Col de Finiels – Le Bleymard – L’Estampe – Chasserades – La Bastide – Langogne – Pradelles. Campsite. 102km Day 16: Pradelles – La Monastier-sur-Gazeille – Le Puy-en-Velay – Vorey – Retournac – Craponne-sur-Arzon – Cheyrac – St Victor-sur-Arlanc – Piers – Bonneval – La Chaise Dieu. Camped in a field with wild boar. 156km Day 17: La Chaise Dieu – Chassignoles. L’Auberge de Chassignoles. ~30km. Day 18: Chassignoles – Brioude. ~30km. Train from Brioude to Paris, Eurostar to London. Film, France, Sport, Touring 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/28-july-2008-looking-back-at-le-tour/ http://thebikeshow.net/28-july-2008-looking-back-at-le-tour/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:32:33 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=205 http://thebikeshow.net/28-july-2008-looking-back-at-le-tour/feed/ 3 0:29:20 Looking back at this year’s Tour De France, with Guy Andrews, editor of Rouleur magazine and author and broadcaster Graeme Fife. As well as discussing the racing, we go into what it means for a small towns when it plays host to a stage of Le [...] Looking back at this year’s Tour De France, with Guy Andrews, editor of Rouleur magazine and author and broadcaster Graeme Fife. As well as discussing the racing, we go into what it means for a small towns when it plays host to a stage of Le Tour de France. You can listen to an hour-long Tour De France themed edition of Ruby’s Chicky Boil Ups on Radio Nowhere, featuring Jack Thurston and a pile of cycling tunes over here. Play on links below. Other file formats (Ogg Vorbis etc) over here. France, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/30-june-2008-london-lidos-by-bicycle/ http://thebikeshow.net/30-june-2008-london-lidos-by-bicycle/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:12:58 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=196 http://thebikeshow.net/30-june-2008-london-lidos-by-bicycle/feed/ 8 0:30:06 A tour of London lidos by bicycle with Jason Cobb, a lido enthusiast, cyclist, photographer and author of Onion Bag Blog, a blog devoted to life in the Stockwell-Oval-Brixton triangle. Taking in Brockwell Lido, the ghost of Kennington Lido, the Serp[...] A tour of London lidos by bicycle with Jason Cobb, a lido enthusiast, cyclist, photographer and author of Onion Bag Blog, a blog devoted to life in the Stockwell-Oval-Brixton triangle. Taking in Brockwell Lido, the ghost of Kennington Lido, the Serpentine Lido, the refurbished London Fields Lido and an unexpected audience with Brixton’s wheelbuilding legend Sam The Wheels. We discover why cycling and outdoor swimming are a good mix. Jason’s London links: Diamond Geezer (blog) Londonist (blog) Last Bus Home (blog) The Way We See It (photo blog) Play on links below. Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) over here. Architecture, London, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/18-february-2008-trixie-chix/ http://thebikeshow.net/18-february-2008-trixie-chix/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:25:39 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2008/02/19/18-february-2008-trixie-chix/ http://thebikeshow.net/18-february-2008-trixie-chix/feed/ 10 0:23:14 Jack Thurston is away and in his place Amy Cooper presents a show devoted to the swashbuckling Trixie Chix, London’s female fixed wheel freestylers. Will Amy and her sit-up-and-beg town bike cut the mustard with the trackstanding, bike polo pl[...] Jack Thurston is away and in his place Amy Cooper presents a show devoted to the swashbuckling Trixie Chix, London’s female fixed wheel freestylers. Will Amy and her sit-up-and-beg town bike cut the mustard with the trackstanding, bike polo playing, long skidding, backwards circling Trixies? Find out… MP3 | Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) London, Podcast, Sport, Style, Women Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/4-february-2008-reclaim-the-streetmaps/ http://thebikeshow.net/4-february-2008-reclaim-the-streetmaps/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:56:10 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2008/02/04/4-february-2008-reclaim-the-streetmaps/ http://thebikeshow.net/4-february-2008-reclaim-the-streetmaps/feed/ 2 0:31:29 Private companies and revenue-hungry government agencies have always had a stranglehold on the world’s best maps, until the arrival of Open Street Map, a volunteer-driven effort akin to Wikipedia for mapping and cartography. OSM offers endless[...] Private companies and revenue-hungry government agencies have always had a stranglehold on the world’s best maps, until the arrival of Open Street Map, a volunteer-driven effort akin to Wikipedia for mapping and cartography. OSM offers endless customisation possibilities, is entirely open source and in many parts of the world is rivaling the best online and paper maps. OSM’er Andy Allan explains how he’s been adding information relevant to cyclists and explains how anyone can contribute to the project. George Coulouris and Jean Dollimore give a guided tour of Camden Cyclists’ collaborative online cycle route planning tool. Date for the diary: Bicycology evening of bike films, vegan pancakes and discussion of plans for a cooperative bike workshop and ‘radical bike group’. Wednesday 6 February, 7.30pm L.A.R.C (London Action Resource Centre) 62 Fieldgate Street, London E1 MP3 | Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) England, London, Podcast, Science, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/17-december-2007-london-olympics-2012/ http://thebikeshow.net/17-december-2007-london-olympics-2012/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:08:06 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/12/18/17-december-2007-london-olympics-2012/ http://thebikeshow.net/17-december-2007-london-olympics-2012/feed/ 5 0:29:20 Does the coming of Olympics in 2012 spell disaster for cycle sport in London or will it bring much needed regeneration of a neglected part of the city? A ride with Patrick Field around the perimeter fence of the construction site in north east Lond[...] Does the coming of Olympics in 2012 spell disaster for cycle sport in London or will it bring much needed regeneration of a neglected part of the city? A ride with Patrick Field around the perimeter fence of the construction site in north east London and an interview with Michael Humphreys, chair of the Eastway Users Group, on the destruction of the popular Eastway road, mountain bike and cyclo-cross circuits, the interim facilities and plans for the legacy Velopark on the Olympics site. The Bike Show will be off air until Monday 7th January 2008, when Resonance FM resumes its live broadcast schedule after the Christmas break. Chapeau and Bonne Route for 2008! MP3 | Other file formats (e.g. Ogg Vorbis) Architecture, Environment, London, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-in-london/ http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-in-london/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:28:23 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2608 http://thebikeshow.net/le-tour-in-london/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/2-july-2007-the-lowdown-on-cyclosportives/ http://thebikeshow.net/2-july-2007-the-lowdown-on-cyclosportives/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:27:49 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/07/02/2-july-2007-the-lowdown-on-cyclosportives/ http://thebikeshow.net/2-july-2007-the-lowdown-on-cyclosportives/feed/ 6 0:30:00 In conversation with Julian Bray, a journalist and rider with the Rapha Condor team. Julian came to competitive cycling after falling in love with the continental tradition of the cyclosportive: mass-participation road races of historic or cultural [...] In conversation with Julian Bray, a journalist and rider with the Rapha Condor team. Julian came to competitive cycling after falling in love with the continental tradition of the cyclosportive: mass-participation road races of historic or cultural significance, such as the annual Etape du Tour and the Gran Fondo Campagnolo. We discuss the appeal of cyclosportives, the practical issues of how to rider one and Julian gives his impression of the London-Canterbury ‘British Etape’ cyclosportive and his all-time Top 5 events. Also in the show a chance to win one of three copies of a new DVD about the route of the 2007 Etape and two tickets to a talk at London’s Design Museum by the curator of a new exhibition about fixed wheel bicycles. More cyclosportive resources: Cyclosport (UK) – Set up by sportive rider Mark Harding for UK riders Cyclosport (France) – French site with dates, results and articles The French cycling federation’s Trophee d’Or series index La Gazzetta della Sport’s sportive series, including Milan-San Remo and Lombardy Sport Communication – the classic French ‘Grand Trophee’ series including La Marmotte Velo 101 – Top French cycling site Downloads: MP3 (128 kbs) — MP3 (64kbs) — Ogg Vorbis — Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/25-june-2007-flandrien/ http://thebikeshow.net/25-june-2007-flandrien/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:21:44 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/06/26/25-june-2007-flandrien/ http://thebikeshow.net/25-june-2007-flandrien/feed/ 0 0:26:53 Preview of a new exhibition of stunning photographs by internationally acclaimed photojournalist Stefan Vanfleteren that capture the essence of Flemish cycle racing. Interviews with Vanfleteren and with British former world champion Tony Doyle and t[...] Preview of a new exhibition of stunning photographs by internationally acclaimed photojournalist Stefan Vanfleteren that capture the essence of Flemish cycle racing. Interviews with Vanfleteren and with British former world champion Tony Doyle and three times Paris-Roubaix winner Johan Museeuw aka ‘The Lion of Flanders’. Live music from the sensational Orchestre International du Vetex. If you can’t make it to London to see the exhibition, some of the photos appear in the current issue of Rouleur magazine and a book is also available. Downloads: MP3 (128 kbs) — MP3 (64kbs) — Ogg Vorbis — Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/18-june-2007-style-on-two-wheels/ http://thebikeshow.net/18-june-2007-style-on-two-wheels/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:04:20 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/06/19/18-june-2007-style-on-two-wheels/ http://thebikeshow.net/18-june-2007-style-on-two-wheels/feed/ 3 0:30:00 T’ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it. Andrea Casalotti of Velorution and Jean-Marie Orhan (Frenchman-about-town and founding member of the Tweed Cycling Club) offer sartorial advice to urban cyclists. Tribute is paid to[...] T’ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it. Andrea Casalotti of Velorution and Jean-Marie Orhan (Frenchman-about-town and founding member of the Tweed Cycling Club) offer sartorial advice to urban cyclists. Tribute is paid to the stylish riders of the golden era of professional bicycle racing, including a pilgrimage up Le Mont Ventoux to the spot where stylish British cycling world champion Tom Simpson collapsed and died in the 1967 Tour. Philippe Bordas, former cycling reporter for the L’Equipe newspaper, laments the new era of blood doping that has replaced heroic athlete-artists with boring man-machines. Upcoming events: Pret A Rouler fashion show on Thursday 21 June. Rapha’s Smithfield Nocturne on Saturday 23 June, featuring an elite criterium race, ‘Le Mans start’ folding bicycle race and bike messenger mashup. Plus Continental Drift DJs. Downloads: MP3 (128 kbs) — MP3 (64kbs) — Ogg Vorbis — Podcast, Sport, Style, Touring 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/28-may-2007-graeme-fifes-life-in-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/28-may-2007-graeme-fifes-life-in-cycling/#comments Wed, 30 May 2007 22:33:56 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/05/30/28-may-2007-graeme-fifes-life-in-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/28-may-2007-graeme-fifes-life-in-cycling/feed/ 0 0:28:51 This week features a ride in the hills of north Kent hills with writer, broadcaster and cyclist Graeme Fife. Graeme is the author of several of the best English language books about cycling and Le Tour de France. His new book has just been published[...] This week features a ride in the hills of north Kent hills with writer, broadcaster and cyclist Graeme Fife. Graeme is the author of several of the best English language books about cycling and Le Tour de France. His new book has just been published. It’s a very personal memoir entitled The Beautiful Machine: A life in cycling from Tour de France to Cinder Hill. Literature, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/26-february-2007-calling-all-bicycle-filmmakers/ http://thebikeshow.net/26-february-2007-calling-all-bicycle-filmmakers/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:52:43 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/02/27/26-february-2007-calling-all-bicycle-filmmakers/ http://thebikeshow.net/26-february-2007-calling-all-bicycle-filmmakers/feed/ 1 0:29:29 Looking ahead to the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival, which has plans for screenings in 15 countries including a third year in London. In the studio is the BFF’s London coordinator Roxy Erickson. We discuss how to make a great bicycle film, even if[...] Looking ahead to the 2007 Bicycle Film Festival, which has plans for screenings in 15 countries including a third year in London. In the studio is the BFF’s London coordinator Roxy Erickson. We discuss how to make a great bicycle film, even if you’re not an experienced filmmaker. We also tap our feet to the all time grooviest soundtrack of a cycling film: a half hour film about the London-Holyhead road race, at the time the world’s longest single day race. Two great British-made bicycling short films that ought to be featured in this year’s Bicycle Film Festival are: Four Minute Tour, a stunning look at the Tour de France, featuring audio from The Bike Show. Country Commute, a hilarious and charming ride across the Cornish countryside, featuring plenty-o-helmet camera. MP3 Download Ogg Vorbis Download Film, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/5-february-2007-cyclosportives-bicycle-podcasting-and-budapest/ http://thebikeshow.net/5-february-2007-cyclosportives-bicycle-podcasting-and-budapest/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:06:56 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/2007/02/08/5-february-2007-cyclosportives-bicycle-podcasting-and-budapest/ http://thebikeshow.net/5-february-2007-cyclosportives-bicycle-podcasting-and-budapest/feed/ 2 0:29:49 In this week’s show we hear from Patrick Field about how to survive the grueling Paris-Brest-Paris: by riding a recumbent. Also a look at the blossoming world of bicycle radio and podcasting and a look ahead to the best in cyclosportives in 20[...] In this week’s show we hear from Patrick Field about how to survive the grueling Paris-Brest-Paris: by riding a recumbent. Also a look at the blossoming world of bicycle radio and podcasting and a look ahead to the best in cyclosportives in 2007. Links: Bikescape podcast from San Francisco. Rapha’s ‘Culture Clash’ Roller Race at Shoreditch Town Hall – 10 February 2007 Dartmoor Classic Cyclosportive – 13 May 2007 Tour de France Mega-Sportive – 1 July 2007 L’Eroica Cyclosportive – 7 October 2007 (pictured above) MP3 Download Ogg Vorbis Download France, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/22-january-2007-looking-forward-to-a-great-year-for-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/22-january-2007-looking-forward-to-a-great-year-for-cycling/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:19:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=79 http://thebikeshow.net/22-january-2007-looking-forward-to-a-great-year-for-cycling/feed/ 4 http://thebikeshow.net/23-october-2006-at-cycle-2006-eddy-merckx-and-a-hunt-for-gadgets/ http://thebikeshow.net/23-october-2006-at-cycle-2006-eddy-merckx-and-a-hunt-for-gadgets/#comments Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:41:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=66 http://thebikeshow.net/23-october-2006-at-cycle-2006-eddy-merckx-and-a-hunt-for-gadgets/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Jack Thurston and Jo Upton in search of the best bicycle gadget at Cycle 2006, the UK’s biggest cycling exhibition and trade fair. Glow in the dark pedals, GPS tools, bike storage, heart rate monitors and lights galore. We are also granted an [...] Jack Thurston and Jo Upton in search of the best bicycle gadget at Cycle 2006, the UK’s biggest cycling exhibition and trade fair. Glow in the dark pedals, GPS tools, bike storage, heart rate monitors and lights galore. We are also granted an exclusive audience with the legendary champion of all cycling champions, Eddy Merckx. Eddy shares his views on cycling in Britain, Floyd Landis’s doping disgrace and the latest developments at his boutique framebuilding company. MP3 DOWNLOAD Ogg Vorbis DOWNLOAD Gear, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/24-july-2006-remembering-major-taylor-the-fastest-man-on-the-planet/ http://thebikeshow.net/24-july-2006-remembering-major-taylor-the-fastest-man-on-the-planet/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:07:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=61 http://thebikeshow.net/24-july-2006-remembering-major-taylor-the-fastest-man-on-the-planet/feed/ 4 0:00:01 In this week’s show we remember ‘Major’ Marshall Taylor, a world champion cyclist from the 1890s and the first black American sports superstar. Kieron Yates talks about Major Taylor’s life with Lynne Tolman of the Major Taylo[...] In this week’s show we remember ‘Major’ Marshall Taylor, a world champion cyclist from the 1890s and the first black American sports superstar. Kieron Yates talks about Major Taylor’s life with Lynne Tolman of the Major Taylor Association. We also ride the 2006 Etape Du Tour with Alex Murray. MP3 Download Ogg Vorbis Download MP3 Stream (lo fi) History, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/17-july-2006-le-tour-down-le-pub/ http://thebikeshow.net/17-july-2006-le-tour-down-le-pub/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:49:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=59 http://thebikeshow.net/17-july-2006-le-tour-down-le-pub/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This week’s show is a Tour De France special recorded at the Charles Lamb pub in north London. The Charles Lamb is one of the few places in London that is showing Le Tour this year. I am joined by Therese Bjorn, a former European Bicycle Messe[...] This week’s show is a Tour De France special recorded at the Charles Lamb pub in north London. The Charles Lamb is one of the few places in London that is showing Le Tour this year. I am joined by Therese Bjorn, a former European Bicycle Messenger Champion and Matt Seaton, cycling correspondent at The Guardian newspaper. We watch the big Pyrenean stage of this year’s Tour, which features the legendary Col Du Tourmalet. Insightful commentary is interspersed with food, drinks and cheery French chanson on the 45s. MP3 Download Ogg Vorbis Download Food, France, London, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/10-july-2006-the-hour-record-with-michael-hutchinson/ http://thebikeshow.net/10-july-2006-the-hour-record-with-michael-hutchinson/#comments Tue, 11 Jul 2006 22:08:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=58 http://thebikeshow.net/10-july-2006-the-hour-record-with-michael-hutchinson/feed/ 2 0:00:01 This week the Bike Show is in the presence of time trial greatness and (almost) sporting immortality. Michael Hutchinson has just written a book about his recent attempt to enter the pantheon of cycling legend by breaking the record for how far you [...] This week the Bike Show is in the presence of time trial greatness and (almost) sporting immortality. Michael Hutchinson has just written a book about his recent attempt to enter the pantheon of cycling legend by breaking the record for how far you can ride in an hour. The Hour: Sporting Immortality the Hard Way is both an informative history of the hour record itself and an entertaining, amusing and, at times, heartrending account of another chapter in the annals of epic British sporting failure. MP3 Download Ogg Vorbis Download Literature, Podcast, Sport Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/26-june-2006-extreme-cycling/ http://thebikeshow.net/26-june-2006-extreme-cycling/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:27:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=56 http://thebikeshow.net/26-june-2006-extreme-cycling/feed/ 3 0:00:01 This week’s show has an extreme flavour. Kieron Yates visits Sheldon Brown for advice on fixed gear touring and Alex Murray tells us about his preparations for taking on this year’s Etape Du Tour. Plus Dominic Gabellini on the new Rapha-[...] This week’s show has an extreme flavour. Kieron Yates visits Sheldon Brown for advice on fixed gear touring and Alex Murray tells us about his preparations for taking on this year’s Etape Du Tour. Plus Dominic Gabellini on the new Rapha-Condor cycle racing team and a 43 inch bunnyhop by Rich Johnson, Britain’s leading trick/stunt rider. MP3 DOWNLOAD OGG VORBIS DOWNLOAD London, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/13-february-2006-tour-de-france-in-london-in-2007/ http://thebikeshow.net/13-february-2006-tour-de-france-in-london-in-2007/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:28:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=83 http://thebikeshow.net/13-february-2006-tour-de-france-in-london-in-2007/feed/ 1 0:00:01 The Bike Show returns after a winter break to the news that the Grand Depart of the 2007 Tour De France will be in London!! Featuring the formal presentation by ASO’s Jean-Marie Leblanc and a press conference by London Mayor Ken Livingstone. [...] The Bike Show returns after a winter break to the news that the Grand Depart of the 2007 Tour De France will be in London!! Featuring the formal presentation by ASO’s Jean-Marie Leblanc and a press conference by London Mayor Ken Livingstone. Also in the show is Kieron Yates’s impressionistic and thoughtful account of a winter brevet ride over the hills of the Chilterns in southern England. MP3 England, France, London, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no http://thebikeshow.net/archive-17-january-2005-david-ferry/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-17-january-2005-david-ferry/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2005 18:10:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=25 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-17-january-2005-david-ferry/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Guest is David Ferry, photo-montage artist and serious road biker. Talking about escaping seaside town drudgery by cycling into the hills. MP3 Guest is David Ferry, photo-montage artist and serious road biker. Talking about escaping seaside town drudgery by cycling into the hills. MP3 England, Podcast, Sport, Touring Resonance FM no no 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/archive-18-july-2005-le-tour-de-france/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-18-july-2005-le-tour-de-france/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:27:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=8 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-18-july-2005-le-tour-de-france/feed/ 1 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-18-april-2005-paris-roubaix-classic/ http://thebikeshow.net/archive-18-april-2005-paris-roubaix-classic/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2005 11:47:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=12 http://thebikeshow.net/archive-18-april-2005-paris-roubaix-classic/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/9-may-show-london-velodrome-at-herne-hill/ http://thebikeshow.net/9-may-show-london-velodrome-at-herne-hill/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2005 18:29:00 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=16 http://thebikeshow.net/9-may-show-london-velodrome-at-herne-hill/feed/ 0 http://thebikeshow.net/a-very-american-tour-of-duty/ http://thebikeshow.net/a-very-american-tour-of-duty/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:18:24 +0000 Jack Thurston http://thebikeshow.net/?p=2605 http://thebikeshow.net/a-very-american-tour-of-duty/feed/ 0 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