Cycling Talk Podcast

Today I am joined by an amazing young off road rider from Scotland, Emily Carrick Anderson. At just 16, Emily has already achieved some incredible results in Cyclocross, Mountain bike and Enduro both in the UK and Internationally representing T-Mo Racing and Great Britain. I'm excited to see what 2022 and beyond have instore for Emily and I'm sure she has an amazing future in cycling ahe...

For this episode I'm really excited to be joined by Swiss Track and Road rider, Claudio Imhof. Claudio has been representing Switzerland on the track since a Junior rider and has had some incredible achievements over the years including multiple Swiss champion, is a National, European and World Championship medallist and is the Swiss Hour Record holder. He has also had some great results on t...

My latest guest is the incredible Road Rider Michael Woods, rider for Israel Premier Tech. Michael started his sporting career as an ice hockey player, then became one of the fastest runners in Canada before injury led him to a bike in his mid 20's. Michael has now competed in all 3 Grand Tours, taking stage wins along the way, as well as a number of incredible results in road Classics, Stage...

For my latest episode I am joined by Corran Carrick Anderson, rider for T-Mo Racing and Great Britain. Corran grew up in Scotland and is from  a cycling family. We talk about Corran's progression in Mountain bike and cyclocross racing from Scottish Cyclocross Champion to competing in the Junior Mountain bike World Championships. I have really enjoyed being able to watch Corran at some of the...

Ahead of the Cyclocross World Champs I am joined by British National Cyclocross Champion and rider for Tormans Cyclo Cross Team, Thomas Mein. Thomas has been regularly riding CX in Europe since he was a Junior and has spent the last few seasons living in Belgium throughout much of the Cross season achieving World Cup and European Championship podiums as an Under 23. Thomas is now an Elite and has...

For my latest episode I am joined by young British Track and Road rider, Josh Tarling. Josh talks about his experiences as a Junior rider on the Track, winning a string of National and European medals and is currently Junior European Pursuit Champion. We also talk about Josh's first ever Road World Champs in Belgium where he claimed a silver medal in the Junior TT. Josh has huge dreams and go...

At the end of 2021 I was joined by former professional road and track rider, Dean Downing. After years of experience on the road and track, Dean now has his own coaching business, Downing Cycling, which he runs with his brother Russ. Dean and I chat about his cycling background, his career on the bike and now his work to coach and support other huge names in the sport. Find all episodes of Cycling...

For the first episode in Season 3 I am joined by Dougie and Laura from Crawley Wheelers to talk about the British National Cyclocross Championships 2022 being held on 8th and 9th January at the South of England Showground, Ardingly. The event will see riders from Under 14 to Vet 70+ take on the course over the 2 days. We talk through the course and Dougie and Laura answer your questions. You can f...

For my final episode of 2021 I am joined by Jenson, Nathan, Libby, Oli and Seb from the awesome cyclocross team, Garden Shed UK Ribble Verge Sport. We chat through the 2021 cross season so far, including National Trophy rounds and racing internationally and look ahead to the National Champs and beyond for the members of the team. Find out more about the team on Instagram @cyclocrosss_racing and yo...

This week I am joined by one of my long term mountain bike heroes, Annie Last. Annie joins me to talk through her life in cycling including huge success in mountain bike World Cups,  representing team GB at the Olympics and winning the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2018. Annie has also had success in cyclocross and has recently starting competing again both regionally and nationally. Find all...

For this special episode, Gosse van der Meer joins me from the end of his trip to America to chat all about his cyclocross racing in the US as well as the mountain biking he did earlier in 2021. We also chat about Gosse's plans for the rest of the cross season. Don't forget to check out my full episode with Gosse from Season 1. Find all episodes of Cycling Talk Podcast on Spotify, Podbea...

I'm really excited to welcome back my first ever podcast guest, Cameron Mason. Cam and I catch up on the last 12 months and discuss injury, recovery and racing.  Following some Mountain bike and road racing, Cam is now busy competing in cyclocross in Europe and has already had some fantastic results this season. Find all episodes of Cycling Talk Podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple podcasts and...

This week I welcome back 5 time Cyclocross British National Champion, Ian Field. Ian and I talk about the 2021 Cyclocross season so far riding for Team Spectra and his advice on racing, training and recovery through the cyclocross season. This is an amazing episode for riders of all ages, parents, coaches and supporters. You can find out more about Ian and his coaching at www.veldcoaching.com or f...

Team Spectra rider Amira Mellor joins me for my latest episode to chat about her life in cycling so far. Amira and I chat about travelling the World, living with Helen Wyman, studying for a degree and taking a break from racing. Amira is currently one of the top British female cyclocross riders with several wins at Elite level in the UK as travelling to compete in Belgium with some of her team. Fi...

This time I am joined by Groupama FDJ road rider Jake Stewart. Jake and I chat about his experiences on the track, representing Great Britain, learning French and his first pro season with Groupama FDJ. We also chat about the British National Road Race Championships and Jake's goals for the future. Find all episodes of Cycling Talk Podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple podcasts and all the usual...

In my latest episode I am joined by Hope Factory Racing rider, Ffion James. Ffion has grown up cycling with her sisters and found a passion for off road racing, competing Nationally and Internationally in both Cyclocross and Mountain bike. I first saw Ffion race in Abergavenny and have followed her racing ever since. It was great to chat to Ffion about her cycling career so far and hopes for the f...

In this episode I am joined by British Track and Road rider, Rhys Britton. Rhys and I chat about growing up cycling in Wales and how it felt to first represent his country. We also talk about competing on the track in the UK and internationally, broken collarbones and hopes for the Olympics. Find all episodes of Cycling Talk Podcast on Spotify, Podbean, Apple podcasts and all the usual places. All...

For this special episode, I am joined by Joss Lowden and Dan Bigham to talk hour records. Joss recently set a new Women's World Hour Record followed by Dan setting a new British National Record at the Tissot Velodrome in Switzerland. As well as talking hour records, we talk about a few highlights since we last spoke as well as the upcoming British National Road Champs. Find all episodes of Cy...

I recently caught up with British professional road rider Chris Lawless. Listen to Chris and I chat about his progression into cycling, his professional teams, including Ineos Grenadiers and Team TotalEnergies, dealing with injuries and his passion for mountain biking. We also chat about his achievements including being the Junior British National Road Race champion and how it felt to win the Tour...

Ahead of the 2021 Road World Championships, I caught up with Arkea Samsic and Team GB rider, Connor Swift. Connor and I chat about growing up with cycling family members,  riding in the UK and internationally, competing in the Tour de France, the Tour of Britain and the upcoming World Champs.  We also talk about what it means to win the National Championships and the custom bike created for Connor...

For this episode I am joined by Jenson Young, cyclo-cross rider from team Garden Shed UK Ribble Verge Sport. Jenson and I chat about getting into racing, balancing cyclo-cross and road racing and his achievements so far. We also talk about the upcoming cross season and his hopes as an Under 23 both in the UK and internationally. Find Jenson's team on social media @cyclocrosss_racing Find all...

For this episode, I am joined by road and track rider, Eleanor Dickinson. Ellie and I chat about all her successes at National and International level both on the road and on the track, riding with some of the best riders in world and being part of the British Cycling programme. Ellie opens up about struggles with her mental health and taking a break from racing, enjoying time to ride her bike and...

I'm really excited to have been joined by Olympian and Team Canyon DHB SunGod rider, Charlie Tanfield. Charlie talks about growing up in cycling, the difficulties he faced as a teenager around his diet and weight and falling out of love with cycling for a while. Charlie is now a Track World Champion and represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.  We talk about track and road experience and pl...

This week I am joined by CAMS Basso Bikes rider, Sophie Thackray. Sophie comes from a family of cyclists and has already had great success as a youth, junior and under 23 in cyclo-cross both in the UK and internationally.  We talk about getting into cycling, Ride for Charlie, representing Great Britain in cyclo-cross and recently completing the Tour series with her new road team. We also discuss p...

My latest episode is with British mountain biker, Charlie Aldridge. Charlie has been World and European Junior mountain bike Champion, Scottish Young Sports Personality of the Year and has represented GB in a number of World Cup's and World Championships in Junior and Under 23. We talk about growing in Scotland, balancing studies with training and racing and the upcoming European mountain bik...