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BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.
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Sep 6, 2021 • 41min
Power meters: A Buyer’s Guide
Power meters are becoming a must-have accessory for many cyclists, but with so many options and price points available, knowing which one is right for you can be tricky. With that in mind, Jack and Simon sit down to discuss everything you need to know about power meters; what they are, how they work and the advantages and disadvantages of every type. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2021 • 31min
The new Shimano Dura Ace – we’ve ridden it!
Jack grills Matthew, our lucky tech-head who’s been riding the brand new Dura Ace groupset, on all the details of the new top-end groupset from Shimano. What are it’s features, how does it feel to ride, and just how much does it cost?To read every ounce of detail on this, and the co-released Ultegra groupset, head to BikeRadar.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 2021 • 53min
5 things you need to know about the new XPLR gravel range
SRAM and their family of brands have just dropped a host of new gravel components - a new trio of groupsets, a gravel suspension fork, innovative dropper and interesting wheels. Fresh from his first ride on the new kit, Warren gives us the deep-dive on what it's all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 2021 • 49min
How riding and mental health interact
Rob and Tom sit down with Ryan, the founder of TotalMTB, a non-profit organisation set up to increase awareness of mental health issues. They discuss how riding bikes can help contribute towards improving mental and physical health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2021 • 48min
Do you need a van?
Tom, Will and Matthew love their vehicles, and between them have probably tried every combo of getting a bike to and from the start of their rides - hatchbacks, estates, vans - it's all been done. So, what pearls of wisdom have they gleamed from their experiences? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2021 • 57min
Our favourite and most-fun mountain bike races we’ve ever done
Join BikeRadar Technical Editors Tom Marvin and Alex Evans, and MBUK’s Will Soffe as they discuss the most memorable, shocking, fun and agonising mountain bike races they’ve taken part in over the last 18 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2021 • 59min
Analysing the bikes of the Olympic XC podium
Tom, Rob and Luke had an enjoyable start to the week watching the Olympic XC mountain bike races. In doing so, they noticed some interesting bits of tech on the top three bikes from each of the races. In this episode of the podcast, they take an in depth look at the bikes that podiumed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics XC race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 2021 • 58min
BikeRadar Meets | Tracy Moseley
Tracy Moseley is one of the most successful mountain bikers ever, having clinched multiple overall victories and World Championship titles in the sport of downhill and enduro. Although she’s retired from racing full-time, she’s still very heavily involved in the sport. Rob managed to catch up to talk through her incredible and career and find out more about what she’s up to now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 2021 • 1h
Tour de France wrap: our alternative Tour awards
That’s a wrap on the 2021 Tour de France. In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, George, Simon and Jack take a look back at the 2021 race and dish out some awards – the best rider, surprise package, stage and bike, as well as the biggest tech fails and disappointments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 1min
Tour de France stage 20 time trial preview with AeroCoach
Ahead of the Tour’s final time trial, Dr Xavier Disley of AeroCoach joins Simon to review the results of the first time trial, on stage 05, and look ahead to stage 20. They discuss contenders for the stage win, how the GC riders may fare, what tech choices riders looking to gain time (or at least not lose any) should be making, and why time trial specialists don’t always beat the GC riders in Grand Tour time trials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


