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The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

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Dec 19, 2024 • 53min

Ep 72: SRAM’s Sly New Tech Plans + Should Your Bike Really Cost More Than £2000?

Jimmi finally caved and got Strava. Here's a link to his and Nic's Project 400 Strava ClubThanks to Nic for co-hosting with us.Here's some time stamps (FYI, sometimes the adverts throw off the timings slightly)00:00 Jimmi and Nic's Project 400 Strava club03:45 The elephant in the room…06:42 SRAM’s developing a new kind of turbo trainer10:19 Cyclist’s car insurance voided because of tow bar13:36 UCI bans carbon monoxide & Tanfield’s bid in tatters15:57 Why UDH is the new ‘rim v disc brakes’ - here’s what you need to know32:54 Unpopular Opinion: Big bikes should not exist39:26 Unpopular Opinion: Head wind is worse than climbing41:28 Unpopular Opinion: Carbon fibre should be banned41:48 Unpopular Opinion: No one needs a bike costing more than £200042: 58 Unpopular Opinion: Cycling is NOT better with friends44:55 We need your emails! Send us your Unpopular Opinions45:25 ‘Should I get a respray?’48:12 How to wash a bike when you live in an apartmentIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 55min

Ep 71: Someone Just Leaked Shimano’s New Groupset 👀 + Colnago’s New Merch Is Ridiculous

The hosts dive into a leaked Shimano groupset that's causing a buzz in the cycling world. Colnago reveals some ridiculously luxurious new merch that sparks a fun comparison between a hoodie and a pizza oven. They tackle the debate on gravel bikes and share hilarious unpopular opinions, while also discussing serious topics like biking safety. The humor continues with personal anecdotes and maintenance tips, creating a lively atmosphere that connects with cycling enthusiasts.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 53min

Ep 70: Pogačar’s 'Ugly New Aero Bike’ Leaked + Will Controversial Carbon Monoxide Devices Soon Be Banned In Cycling?

You can check out the video versions of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosColnago bike pics: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/uglier-bianchi-oltre-leaked-colnago-aero-bike-splits-opinion-311521Astana X-Labs bike pics: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/tech-week-mark-cavendish-astana-chinese-bikes-311465If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 6min

Ep 69: Rookie Errors To Avoid When Buying A Bike + People Are Mad At Strava

Discover the common rookie errors cyclists make when purchasing a bike, especially the importance of proper sizing and fit. The conversation ventures into the dynamic world of cycling, examining the impact of recent Strava updates and celebrity athletes entering the bike manufacturing realm. Enjoy some lighthearted takes on quirky bike build stories while uncovering crucial biking maintenance tips. Engage in the debate over clipless versus flat pedals and laugh with anecdotes that highlight the importance of user data in the evolving fitness tech landscape.
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 1min

Ep 68: Big Cycling YouTuber Pleads Guilty In Court + Our Unpopular Cycling Opinions…

You can check out the video versions of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosCheck out the vlog where Jimmi stuffs his tyre with grass here: https://youtu.be/vCV-BROYuk0?si=Qt4Ko4cfsctsakjpIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 57min

Ep 67: Trouble at Cervelo and Endura? + These SRAM ‘Smart Wheels’ Sound WILD

The hosts share their love for cycling, reminiscing about memorable Saturday rides. They dive into the exhilarating world of unicycling, highlighting a student who climbed Everest on one. Discussions shift to endurance sports, comparing extreme running events and cycling strategies. The impact of recent cycling tech advances, especially SRAM’s smart wheels, captures attention. They also navigate the effects of economic downturns on bike sales and changing consumer preferences in apparel, wrapping up with the intriguing role of music in racing.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 18min

Ep 66: How Clean Is Pro Cycling Really? + WTF Is Campagnolo Up To? with special guest Ned Boulting

Thanks so much to Ned for giving up his time to speak to us. Check out more from him here: https://www.nedboulting.com/liveYou can take a look at that footage from the 1923 race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avp72imh6D4&t=10sAnd you can check out the video versions of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 5min

Ep 65: Rapha Loses £21MILLION + This £1900 Second-Hand Race Bike Beat a £17,500 Superbike

Check out the video versions of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos00:00 Harry Mac wins National Hill Climb Champs on £1900 second-hand bike10:55 Thank you!11:18 Rapha loses £21million and admits it’s losing customers21:08 Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis has a powerful impact23:23 5 things Mechanic Nic does to get his bike winter ready34:25 Extra winter hacks39:04 Overrated/Underrated: progressive geometry on gravel bikes42:05 Overrated/Underrated: hydrophobic frame coatings44:18 Overrated/Underrated: expensive helmets48:13 Bike brand that ships its bikes in TV boxes49:20 Best pedal system for road and gravel53:35 Is it important that your bike looks good?If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 48min

Ep 64 SPECIAL: He Rode A 50KG Bike 12,000 Miles Across Africa + Pro Team Glued Fake UCI Stickers On Bikes

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to Recycke y’Bike so far, if you’d like to donate, you can do that here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/keep-byker-bikingCheck out Jake’s substack here: https://substack.com/@twowheeledgypsyqueenCheck out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/view00:00 He cycled 19,000km across Africa08:35 Pro team glued fake UCI stickers to race bikes16:04 Help us get more free bikes to people who need them!18:42 19,000km across Africa: planning the route23:32 Other things to consider on a ride of this scale…25:54 How to deal with fears and nerves26:26 The Route30:05 Average daily mileage31:57 Wildfires and rockslides35:33 Best places to ride in Africa38:15 “I destroyed 6 rims”49:00 Riding solo vs with friends54:43 One piece of advice if you’re doing a big trip like this…55:51”Be a doer, not a watcher” 57:50 The Costs01:00:08 Working out a budget01:00:52 Wild camping vs wildlife01:04:32 How do you fund a trip like this?01:09:23 Training Prep01:12:41 The Bike01:18:50 No data, no worries01:24:03 The Groupset and spares hacks01:26:01 Bags and kit lists01:29:26 His bike weighed how much?!01:32:08 MVP kit01:35:29 Setup things Jake would do differently01:37:29 Improving your mechanic skills01:39:11 Setting goals and keeping motivation01:40:14 Overcoming wanting to give up01:41:52 Busting stereotypes of riding in AfricaIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 49min

Ep 63: Women’s Race Faces Backlash Over ‘Sexist’ AI Promo Images + Pro Caught STOMPING On Rival's Bike

Check out the video versions of the podcast here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosThe women’s race is called @la.reine.strictly.female if you want to see the images we’re talking about.If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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