Paracyclist Shelley Gautier of Canada is aiming for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. She’s currently ranked first in the UCI world standings. The training is long and arduous, but Shelley has an incredible attitude and amazing spirit and grace. She surely will be atop the podium in 2012! Listen Here
Jacquie Phelan Interviews Georgena
In a wonderful twist of fate, I turn the microphone over to Jacquie Phelan and she interviews me. She thinks I have an interesting story. Thanks for the opportunity to be myself! Listen Here
All About the Blab: Jacquie Phelan
Jacquie Phelan. Who hasn’t heard of her? Her palmarès includes everything from NORBA championships, Bicycling (mountain and road) Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the Women’s Mountain Bike & Tea Society (WOMBATS). On the eve of her 55th birthday, she tells it like it is, in true Phelan style, about cycling and life. Listen […]
Does Your Bicycle “Plane”?
Jan Heine, the editor of Bicycle Quarterly, discusses bikes that plane. According to Jan, “These bikes get in sync with our pedal strokes and are easier to pedal long distances. The range of useful cadences is wider on these bikes, making them easier to accelerate.” The concept is not new, but Jan has examined it […]
It’s Simple: Comfort = Speed
This podcast is with Jan Heine, randonneur and editor of “Bicycle Quarterly”. In it, we talk about the connection between comfort and speed on a bicycle. For sure, fitting properly on the bike is essential, but did you know your tires play a huge role in your comfort? In this podcast, we’ll give you reason […]
Over 60 and Going Strong
These four over-sixty women who are enjoying riding more than ever will inspire you. The bicycle truly is a friend for life. Have you ever thought you might outgrow your love for cycling? Or that it’s too late to take up the sport? Never say never. These four over-sixty women who are enjoying riding more […]
This Woman Builds Bike Frames!
Natalie Ramsland, of Sweetpea Bicycles, has been building bike frames for women since 2005. She’s a rare breed and has a great story to tell. Listen Here
Steel Really is Real
Join me for a delightful and informative discussion with Richard Schwinn about steel. Where it went, where it is and where it’s going in bicycle frames. Listen Here
Weight Loss for the Female Cyclist
Graeme Street of the Cyclo-CLUB talks about why your current “healthy nutrition” regime may be keeping you from losing body fat. How you can fix this and why your fueling strategy may be slowing down your rate of weight loss. Listen Here
Women and Thermal Comfort
Mark Newton, a physiologist with Gore Bike Wear discusses the ins and outs of regulating body temperature. How often do you put off going for a bike ride because you don’t like the discomfort of being cold? Are your male friends perfectly happy in shorts and tees while you have on fleece and lined jeans? […]
Eight Years with Fuji Bicycles
Pat Cunnane is the President of Advanced Sports, the parent of Fuji Bicycles. In this podcast, Pat shares the fascinating history of Fuji. Since he took the reins at Advanced Sports, sales of Fuji have increased dramatically. Like many bicycle companies, Fuji sponsors bike teams, including the UCI ProTour Fuji-Servetto team, which raced in the […]
Is Cyclocross For You?
Cyclocross! Here’s a sport that appeals to a lot of women. It’s perfect for a great workout in a short period of time. It involves both running and riding. Want to know more about it? Kerry Litka, our Team Terry rider and Graeme Street, owner of Cyclo-CLUB, talk about this great way to get in […]
Small Things Considered
Kerry Litka, our 4’11” Terry Team rider talks about her experience trying to find a bike that fits and how she’s become a successful competitor. Listen Here
Do I Need a Coach?
Are you sick of training hard, only to feel flat during an important race or ride? Are you tired of being tired from training? Do you start out your cycling season with great aspirations in March, only to become burnt out by August? If you can identify with any one of these statements then you […]
Improve your Pedaling Technique
Ian Jackson of Breathplay is back again, this time with the Coup de Torchon, a pedaling technique you can use to become a better rider. Enjoy the podcast, and find out more at http://bit.ly/S2xIa or at breathplay.com Listen Here
Breathe Right, Ride Fast!
Ian Jackson of Breathplay discussing his paradigm where breathing is turned upside down to become air-pushing instead of air-sucking, to become the driving force behind powerful, efficient pedaling. Listen Here
It’s Not Your Mother’s Wool
It’s not your mother’s wool. Or maybe it is. The Jones’ dynasty of superb wool cycle clothing continues with her daughters. Wool never goes out of style. It is the original technical fabric. Listen Here
Keeping Cyclists Safe
Joe Mizereck, the founder of 3feetplease.com and roadguardian.com joins me to talk about his campaign to save cyclists’ lives. Listen Here
Learning from the Rest Day at the Tour de France
Kym Fasczewski talks about a rest day in the Tour de France and how recreational cyclists can apply similar techniques to fine tune their own riding. Listen Here
Yoga and Cycling
How yoga can help you balance your mind, strength and breathing to become a more proficient cyclist. Andria Davis is an expert at riding and yoga-ing! Listen Here