Cycling Legends Podcast

On Sunday, Stage 15 of the 2024 Tour de France tackles the Col de Portet d'Aspet almost exactly 29 years after the Pyrenean mountain was witness to one of the darkest days in the race's history. Previously available only to Cycling Legends Podcast premium subscribers, Gary remembers Fabio Casartelli, the 1992 Olympic Champion who lost his life on the Col on 18 July 1995. Drop us a line at cyclingl...

The Infamous Five look back at an enthralling first week of the Tour de France. And with THAT record having been broken, somebody might be planning a comeback... Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com . We'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spills in the inclement Flandrian weather hasn't dampened team spirits this past weekend. Chris Sidwells gets the latest news from DS, David Walters as the team continues to learn and grow, putting in the hard yards in Belgium. David also hints at exciting things afoot for the future of the team. Tease! You can keep up with Britain's newest U23 women's team on Instagram at https://www.instagram.co...

We’ll always have Paris, but this year all road lead to Nice. By way of Florence. Back after Real Life™️ intervened, the Three Amigos cast excited eyes upon this year’s Grand Depart/Grande Partenza. Drop us a line We’d love to hear from you and you can now email us at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Recommendations 16 Days of Glory https://youtu.be/IUX8h2R3WAw?si=PI-EzHeYL1xcXsEw Nãkd bars  h...

All roads did indeed lead to Rome and Chris, David and Gary are joined by John Galloway for a final look at this year’s Giro and finding much joy along the way. Recommendations On Memorial Day (Sonnnet 60) https://open.substack.com/pub/dstanley/p/on-memorial-day?r=nsm6y&utm_medium=ios Chouffe sans Alcool https://shop.raynvillesuperstore.co.uk/products/chouffe-sans-alcool-brasserie-dachouffe-lo...

It was back to Belgium for the team this weekend. DS David Walters gives Chris Sidwells the low-down on the Vermarc Project Inter-Club 2-Day. You can keep up with Britain's newest U23 women's team on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nouvellescycling/ or check out the website at https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As he was saying before he was interrupted… Having shamefully abandoned the Vuelta Espana Femininas at a critical juncture, Gary returns to tell you what you already know and look back at a great month of women’s racing in Spain. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Links Vollering to FDJ? (GCN) https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/racing/interviews/vollering-and-muzic-that-would-be-a...

By just how much can Tadej Pogacar win the Giro d'Italia? This and other insightful ramblings in the latest meeting of your favourite cycling fans' self-help group. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com  Recommendations: Karcher WD5 Wet/Dry Vacuum - https://amzn.eu/d/11XkEur 'It Started With a Freckle' - David Stanley - https://amzn.eu/d/duXBCwG Slade - 'The Bangin' Man' - https:/...

Is it all over in Italy? Well, probably, but that hasn't dampened our enthusiasm for this year's Giro d'Italia. We've also got chat about La Vuelta Feminina, Itzulia Women and more news from NouvellesCycling x Prendas from Chris who joined the team for the Lincoln Grand Prix on Sunday. Recommendations Elles Bailey - 'Leave the Light On' https://www.ellesbailey.com/ The Sigma Sports Cafe Ride https...

Join Gary for a mid-week natter to look back at the opening 4 stages of a simmering race and a preview of the next 4 stages that will decide who wears the Red Jersey on Sunday evening. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another town, another race. DS David Walters chats to Chris Sidwells about the weekend's kermesse racing at the GP Willy Naessens, explains some of the logistical challenges of racing on the Continent and looks ahead to next weekend back on home turf at the Lincoln GP. You can follow NouvellesCycling x Prendas at https://www.nouvellescycling.co.uk/ and on Instagram at @nouvellescycling Hosted on A...

And then there were three. (Ab)Normal service is resumed in this episode as David, Chris and Gary contemplate the passing of the Classics and the beginning of the stage race season. Recommendations : "I am Not Your Negro" James Baldwin/Raoul Peck - https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/i-am-not-your-negro/umc.cmc.e3m2ouzeffgx4p2ncdkbyitz (also on Amazon Prime Video and other streaming services) Hosted on...

Gary laments the passing of the Spring Classics but not before one final, lumpy, hurrah at Liege - Bastogne - Liege on Sunday. Also in this week's show: A look back at the week's racing at Amstel Gold and La Fleche Wallone News about the Tour of Britain Women The announcement of two very different retirements from the women's peloton Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acas...

Ian Hallam is an Olympic medal winner from a time when British cyclists generally didn’t win Olympic medals. He first represented Great Britain at the Mexico games in 1968 and went on to win a bronze medal in Munich in 1972 and again in 1976 in Montreal in the Team Pursuit. He also won 3 Commonwealth titles in the Individual Pursuit and 4km Team Pursuit and has held no fewer than 25 National track...

In the latest episode, Team DS David Walters chats to Chris Sidwells about making a race debut at the Volta NXG Classic in Limburg and Sunday's breezy round 2 of the Women's National Road Series, the East Cleveland Grand Prix. Team Launch! The official NouvellesCycling x Prendas team launch takes place at Michelmores, Woodwater House, Pynes Hill, Exeter EX2 5WR on Wednesday 17 April . You can find...

Gary picks over the remnants of the remnants of Paris-Roubaix, talks up a resurgent Lidl-Trek and casts an eye over the opening 2 races of Ardennes week, even if one of them isn't actually in the Ardennes. Also news of the next Interview Show which is on the subscriber feed now and out for everyone next week. You can sign up for early access at https://plus.acast.com/s/cycling-legends . Get in tou...

David, Chris and Gary are joined by Feed Zone royalty, Patrick Bulger and John Galloway to chew over a weekend of two very special editions of Paris-Roubaix. Parental Guidance: strong drink may have been taken. Drop us a line at Feed Zone HQ: cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In your Holy Week/Roubaix double issue Saturday Supplement: We look back at the Holy Week action for both men and women Can MvdP do the business two Sundays on the bounce at Roubaix? Will it be safety first or simply the aggravation of farcical chicanes on the approach to the Arenberg Trench this weekend? Celebrating 250 Not Out for Marianne Vos While HR is their sponsor's game, PR seems to be les...

With Flanders behind them and Roubaix ahead, Chris, David and Gary bring you your fortnightly dose of cobble(r)s. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Recommendations and Shameless Plugs : "The Maurice Burton Way" - Maurice Burton and Paul Jones https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/maurice-burton-way-9781399407397/ Extract from "The Maurice Burton Way" - https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discove...

In the first of our exclusive features on Britain's newest elite women's cycling team, Chris Sidwells chats with NouvellesCycling x Prendas sports director, David Walters about the genesis of the team, its ethos and plans for its debut season which kicks off at the Volta Limburg Classic this weekend. The Cycling Legends podcast is proud to support NouvellesCycling x Prendas. You can follow the Tea...

Once again the racing season is getting out of hand. Sanremo, Binda, Balsamo and Flanders are only the half of it in this week's Supplement. Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com or follow us on X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1 or @thegaryfairley. We'd love to hear from you! Links Nouvelles Cycling x Prendas - https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/ “ Vas-y-Barry – My Cycling Life ” by Barry Hoban -...

Does Lance Armstrong need a big hug more than any white man in history? Perhaps. This and other deep thinking in the latest Feed Zone with Chris Sidwells, David Stanley and Gary Fairley. Nouvelles Cycling x Prendas - https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/ Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Recommendations : Massive Wagons - "Welcome to the World (2023)" https://www.massivewagons.com/welcom...

It’s La Primavera! How will Tadej Pogacar stop everyone from stopping Tadej Pogacar? Plus, is it time for EF Education EasyPost to grow up a bit, Mums Who Can, Alfredo Binda preview and does stage racing reason have any place whatsoever at this time of year? Drop us a line: cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Links “ Vas-y-Barry – My Cycling Life ” by Barry Hoban - https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/index.p...

It's Dial 'I' for Innuendo as the UCI finds unsightly bulging helmets hard to swallow. Plus, Strade, Tirreno, Paris-Nice, Van Drenthe, 'cross and the return of weird cycling dreams! Buy stuff! Barry Hoban "Vas y Barry - My Cycling Story" Exclusively at https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/index.php/buy/books/vas-y-barry-detail Chat to us! Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast....

Spring has sprung and the 3 amigos look back at Openingsweekend and Strade Bianche and discuss the latest trend in time trialling millinery. Nouvelles Cycling x Prendas - https://nouvellescycling.co.uk/ Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com Recommendations : "Vas y Barry!" - Chris Sidwells: available from cyclinglegends.co.uk from 6 March Claire Steels' berry and coconut quark cake - h...