CyclingTips Podcast
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 747 ratingsCyclingTips is a podcast that seeks to share the beauty of cycling and to inspire cyclists of all levels to become better and more knowledgeable riders.
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Rapha's partnership with EF-Drapac and how we test bikes
October 10, 2018 03:02 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBCaley, Neal, and James open the episode in the basement by reading an email they received from a fan. The trio then discusses how to fix bike racing. The conversation centres around Rapha's new partnership with EF-Drapac. We hear from EF-Drapac CEO Jonathan Vaughters and Rapha CEO and founder Simon Mottram. Also in nerd alert, James dives deep into how he reviews products. The conversation turns to his relationship with bike companies. Do companies incentivize him to write a good review?
The Valverde conundrum and lens tint technology
October 05, 2018 01:44 - 50 minutes - 49.3 MBCaley, Neal, and James are back in the basement, albeit a bit later this week, but, nonetheless, the trio discusses the many layers that are surrounding Alejandro Valverde's win at the world road championships. In nerd alert, James catches up with Oakley's Kyle Donahue at Interbike to examine lens tints and what sort of technology goes into creating lenses that let us see the world crisply. As it turns out, the technology isn't all that simple.
Cycling's calendar problem and tubular gravel tires
September 26, 2018 00:38 - 47 minutes - 45.6 MBCaley, Neal, and James are back together in the basement to tackle what they see as a major problem in professional cycling — the calendar. The UCI announced new reforms for 2020 and the trio are less than thrilled. Also, James caught up with Challenge Tires' Morgan Nicol to discuss the future of gravel tires and Nicol revealed an interesting new product the company is working. Challenge has been testing a tubular gravel tire. Could a tubular gravel tire change the gravel scene as we curr...
Woods' emphatic win, Millar's CPA bid, and Interbike
September 19, 2018 02:47 - 57 minutes - 63.5 MBIt's just Caley and Neal in the basement this week with James away at Interbike. Neal catches up with EF-Drapac's Michael Woods to discuss his La Vuelta stage win and the very personal story he shared on live television after. Also, the duo discusses the upcoming vote for President of the CPA, the rider's union, and the controversy surrounding the vote. Finally, Caley calls James to ask the one question everyone wants to know from the 2018 Interbike show, "What's the coolest thing he's...
Are bikes too expensive?
September 11, 2018 02:01 - 45 minutes - 45.6 MBCaley, Neal, and James dive deep into the price of bikes, especially high-end bikes. Why is a top-end road bike, so much more expensive than a top-end mountain bike? Are bike companies taking advantage of consumers? Plus, Neal and Caley look at the week in racing and discuss American Kate Courtney's emphatic win at the cross-country mountain bike world championships.
A gravel rider’s pursuit record and tariffs
September 06, 2018 01:43 - 54 minutes - 54.6 MBCaley, James, and Neal open this week's episode chatting about Kanstantsin Siutsou's positive test for EPO. Then the trio talks about Ashton Lambie's individual pursuit record and how he isn't your typical track world record holder. We also hear from Lambie. Finally, Steve Frothingham of Bicycle Retailer joins the show to talk tariffs and how the new tariffs taking effect against China will affect the bicycle market - and potentially make buying bikes in the US more expensive.
Remembering Dario Pegoretti and the demise of Aqua Blue Sport
August 29, 2018 09:26 - 47 minutes - 47.7 MBCaley, James, and Neal open this week's episode examining the opening days of the Vuelta a Espana and look at the recent emergence of LottoNL-Jumbo as a serious GC grand tour team. The trio also chats about the folding of Aqua Blue Sport and a peculiar anonymous email we received. Finally, Italian frame builder Dario Pegoretti passed away last week at the age of 62. We talk with Silca's Joshua Poertner, who worked closely with Pegoretti, about the Italian legend.
A deep dive with the Specialized Venge's design team
August 24, 2018 15:57 - 1 hour - 92 MBA bike, any bike, is a sum of its decisions. Good ones and, yes, sometimes bad ones. Who makes those decisions? People do. Well, mostly. Computers help quite a lot these days. But even with all sorts of fancy software, building a new bike from scratch still takes a huge team of people. It takes engineers of all sorts. A product manager to make sure the thing works. Aerodynamicists to make it fast. Designers to make it pretty. The announcement of a new model is the final step in a process t...
What is cool in cycling and the importance of resilience
August 22, 2018 04:24 - 53 minutes - 53.3 MBWe open this week's episode looking back at the Colorado Classic where UnitedHealthcare went 1-2 in both the men's and women's final overall standings. The program is set to fold at the end of the season. Then, Shane Stokes looks into the importance of resilience in the sport of cycling. Finally, James, Neal, and Caley talk about what makes things cool in cycling. And who decides that stuff is cool, anyway?
Sad stories and a rant from James
August 14, 2018 21:50 - 59 minutes - 60.5 MBWe open this week's episode with a small rant, and a bit of cursing. James doesn't like it when cyclists treat each other as the enemy. We're all friends here, right? Then, a discussion of some of the unfortunate events of the last week. We have Lance Armstrong's thoughts on the Jan Ullrich situation, plus the sad story of Adrien Costa's climbing accident and the incredible reaction from the cycling family. Finally, a look at the winner of last week's Tour of Utah, a young climber from...
The mystery of Mr. X, Sagan's run at worlds, and traveling with your bike
August 08, 2018 22:10 - 56 minutes - 68.2 MBAnd we're back to your regularly scheduled programming. Caley is back from the Tour de France and rejoins James and Neal to talk about the racing that's gone on since the Tour finished (yes, there's been some) and the best ways to travel with your bike, without breaking it. Plus, a dive into the mystery of Mr. X, a shadowy figure who went from cycling advocate to cycling hater. Our own Matt de Neef and Iain Treloar spent the better part of two months digging into his story, and bring y...
TDF Stage 21: An emotional ending
July 29, 2018 23:02 - 44 minutes - 46 MBCaley Fretz and special guest Rupert Guinness relax on a balcony overlooking Paris and discuss the events of the last three weeks. They talk about the highs and lows, and examine the future of Team Sky at the Tour de France. Dave Everett chimes in from the beach in the Basque Country near his home, where he watched the final kilometres of the stage around the Champs-Élysées. Finally, Caley checks-in with a few of our favourite riders at the finish to see how it truly feels to the finish ...
TDF Stage 20: TT paddock walk about
July 28, 2018 22:59 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MBCaley Fretz and Dave Everett take a stroll through the team paddock in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, site of the stage 20 individual time trial. The duo bumps into Castelli's Steve Smith and the trio discusses Geraint Thomas' race issued skinsuit and how it differs from his team issue kit. After the stage, the dynamic duo ventures back to Dave's house to have a chat about the stage over dinner. Will Thomas win more Grand Tours and is the Giro-Tour double possibly in the modern-era?
TDF Stage 19: Protecting riders from themselves and tactics with Toms pt. 3
July 28, 2018 03:20 - 44 minutes - 44.9 MBCaley Fretz, Dave Everett, and special guest Rupert Guinness discuss the GC shakedown from stage 19 and Dave provides insight into the penultimate day time trial, as he lives only 20 kilometres from the stage start. And, Dave shares why he stopped racing when the trio discusses whether the race jury should step in and remove riders who are injured. Finally, Toms Skujiņš joins the podcast again to talk tactics. This time it's about survival instead of fighting for the win.
TDF Stage 18: Pau, Froome/Thomas rivalry, and Robbie McEwen
July 27, 2018 02:02 - 46 minutes - 49.6 MBCaley Fretz, Dave Everett, and special guest Rupert Guinness begin by telling stories about the history between Pau and the Tour de France. Most of the trio's conversation centres around Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas, and if there's a potential rivalry between the two. Also, Dave wonders the start paddock before the stage and talks with Rory Sutherland, Tom Scully, and Toms Skujiņš. And, the legend Aussie sprinter Robbie McEwen makes a surprise appearance.