The BikeRadar Podcast

In the last episode of our six part series helping you to make 2022 your best year on the bike, we’re honing in on the steed itself. We discuss why you should give your bike some TLC, whether that’s your four-season dependable, a snazzy summer bike that’s been in hibernation, or something that’s been tucked away in the shed under a blanket waiting for some more sunshine.We quiz mechanic Vicky Balfour (she/her) on where to start when it comes to home mechanics, and why you should even consider it in the first place, together with BikeRadar.com’s deputy editor and serial bike tinkerer Jack Luke (he/him) and host Katherine Moore (she/her).A little mindful mechanics can not only unlock the performance potential of your bike, but also make sure that you get every last mile out of those all-too-scarce parts.This series is brought to you by Cannondale.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom, Alex and Jack are set a task by BikeRadar's Sub Editor Gary to find him his next bike.Gary needs a bike to get him to and from work, but one that's also ideal for popping in the back of his camper for trip to the coast. The team consider his needs, discuss the kit every commuter needs on their bike, and even look at electric options too.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you’re ready to go big this year, but you’ve got to put in the work to get you there. We roped in WorldTour pro and self-coached racer Lizzy Banks to chat all things training, from jargon-busting those training buzz-words to considering both the physical and mental side of getting fit. Tune in to hear Lizzy divulge her golden rules of successful training, whether you really need a coach, and what to do with all that data.We’re also joined by BikeRadar’s premier tech and training nerd, senior technical writer Simon von Bromley. This series is brought to you by Cannondale.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Tech Q&A with Rob and Warren, we cover off drivetrain wear, brake cleaning, and whether you should opt for fancy Campag EPS electronics or one of Shimano or SRAM's offerings. We also look at the latest downcountry bikes from Revel and Transition, and ask what the point of 35mm bars is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A local overnighter, multi-day bikepacking trip, a week-long tour or a holiday in the latest cycling destination: taking on your own cycling adventure is guaranteed to be a whole heap of fun! We speak to expedition aficionados Vedangi Kulkarni (she/her), Robyn Furtado (she/her), Jack Luke (he/him) and Katherine Moore (she/her) who each have their own preferred flavour of cycling adventure. We find out why this kind of riding makes them tick, and how they’d suggest you get started if planning your own cycling adventure is on the cards for you in 2022.This series is brought to you by Cannondale.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom and Alex discuss whether adding electronic gizmos to your bike makes your bike, and your ride better.From pre-ride planning to components with a battery in, as well as post-ride analysis, there's plenty of tech out there to try and improve your ride. But, do they?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining a cycling club might seem like a daunting task, but the benefits to be gained go far beyond the draft effect of a peloton. In this third episode of our series, helping you make 2022 your best year on the bike yet, we spoke to a few keen club cyclists to find out why joining up could totally revolutionise your cycling life.Host Katherine Moore (she/her) is joined by Bristol South’s women’s officer Alice Thompson (she/her), Sonia Turcotte (they/them) from London-based riding and racing club Velociposse and our own digital writer Jack Evans (he/him), representing Birmingham’s bike shop and cafe club Gorilla Coffee Cycling.This series is brought to you by Cannondale.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the new WorldTour season underway, BikeRadar’s George Scott and Simon von Bromley discuss the key tech trends and sponsor movements in the men’s peloton for 2022. Who’s in, who’s out and what tech trends do we expect to dominate this year?Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stuck in a rut or tempted to explore something new? We’re joined on the BikeRadar podcast by enduro turned gravel racer Liz Greaves (she/her) and our technical-editor-in-chief Robin Weaver (he/him), who’s also been enjoying drop bar riding over the last few years after a lifetime of racing and testing mountain bikes. This episode is hosted by Katherine Moore (she/her), a rider who’s been mixing it up in the opposite direction.For our second episode of our six-part series helping you to make 2022 your cycling year, we inspire you to try something new, as well as offer some tips to help you get started without breaking the bank.This series is brought to you by Cannondale.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a slight change of pace, Fergus Collins from Countryfile Magazine joins Tom on a ride around the Forest of Dean, taking in the natural sounds and sights of this large, diverse forest in the South West of the UK.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices