The BikeRadar Podcast

BikeRadar’s editor-in-chief, George Scott, is joined by Mac Cassin, senior physiologist at Wahoo Fitness, for episode three of our indoor training series. Want to know how to get the most out of your indoor training sessions? George quizzes Mac on training zones, workouts, training plans, bike fit, nutrition and much more. To read more on the topics discussed, follow these links:Training zones – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/training-zones/Base training ­– https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/base-training-cycling/Sweetspot training – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/sweetspot-training/VO2 max – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/vo2-max/Power vs heart rate – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/power-vs-heart-rate/How to train with a power meter – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-to-train-with-power/Functional Threshold Power – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/what-is-ftp-and-why-it-matters-for-cyclists/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Simon are back for part two of our indoor training series. This time round, we take a closer look at how to choose the best smart trainer for your riding, covering the key features to look out for, what you need and what you don’t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, BikeRadar.com’s senior technical writer, Simon Bromley, is joined by Dr Xavier Disley of AeroCoach to discuss Alex Dowsett’s recent attempt at the men’s Hour Record. They take an in-depth look at the equipment, physiology and logistics behind this latest attempt at the record, and discuss who might step up to have a go at it next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of our four-part series on indoor training, George and Simon discuss their personal indoor training setups and share some vital tips on how to get the most out of a smart trainer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Technical Editors, Rob and Warren, answer our audience's tech-questions in this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast. From tyre construction to weird clunks, and the future of mechanical groupsets to gravel tyre inserts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MBUK's Will Soffe has spent years spannering, coaching and setting up bikes for everyone from regular riders up to racers at World Cup XC and DH level, so he knows a thing or two about getting a bike 'just so'. In this episode, BikeRadar's Tech Eds Tom and Alex chat to Will, to gain some insight into how you can get your bike set up perfectly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this podcast, Technical Editor Tom Marvin talks again to Sam about the realities of being a mountain bike guide, the organisation, and how to become a guide yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Morris has been a professional mountain bike guide in the French Alps for over 20 years. In that time, guiding has gone from a summer escape for a lucky few to a fully professional role. Sam has built one of the most respected guiding companies around (bikevillage.co.uk) and, having become involved in efforts to professionalise the industry, almost by accident became the President of the European Bike Guides organisation, who aim to have a pan-European top-level qualification for mountain bike guides. In this podcast, Technical Editor Tom Marvin talks to Sam about the realities of being a mountain bike guide, the organisation, and how to become a guide yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon and Jack sit down to discuss the latest hot tech news for road, gravel and mountain bikes. Simon quizzes Jack on his first ride impressions of the new Specialized Crux, then it’s tech takeaways from Paris-Roubaix. On top of that, there’s news of Continental’s GP500 S TR tubeless tyres, the Orbea Ocra Aero and RockShox’s Flight Attendant wireless suspension system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new Specialized Crux is claimed to be the world’s lightest gravel bike, with top-end builds weighing as little as 7.25kg. That impressive weight is matched with a similarly impressive price tag, with the top-end model setting you back a whopping $12,000. BikeRadar’s Deputy Editor, Jack Luke sits down with Specialized’s Road and Gravel Category Leader, Stewart Thompson to get the inside story on the development of the new bike. Learn more about the new bike on BikeRadar: https://www.bikeradar.com/news/new-specialized-crux/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices