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For The Love Of Cycling

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For The Love Of Cycling is exactly what it sounds like. Four people obsessed with cycling. Ned Boulting has spent decades narrating the drama from the commentary box, bringing the stories of the peloton to life, spotting the moments others miss and putting words to the madness. David Millar knows that madness better than most. A former pro who raced at the very top and brings a sharp, unfiltered view of how the sport really works. Pete Kennaugh brings the view from inside the bunch, a former Team Sky road captain who’s ridden through the chaos of Grand Tours and come out the other side with th...

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Jul 10, 2026

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THE ROAD BOOK #27: Dauphiné Stage 2. The Tractatus Of The Summit Finish. 13.08.2020

With a kilometre to go on the Col de Porte, there were a good dozen leaders left, including Porte. David and Ned love stuff like this. They salute the winners and not so winners of the day, and hear from Matt Rendell in Piedmont, as well as update the ever developing Life And Times Of Ludwig Wittgenstein. Ned - The Road Book 2018 & 2019 for nearly HALF PRICE hereFind David's CHPT3 here Hosted on A...

THE ROAD BOOK #26: Dauphiné Stage One. Plus, Wittgenstein. 12.08.2020

For the first time ever Ned and David are commentating remotely. These were their takeaways:Ned: A great day's racing in the very heart of France. We got excited about it all over again, then we launched off into another voyage of fruitless intellectual discovery. David: I think Clermont Ferrand is like the town called Rugby in England. We've heard of it yet we have know idea where it is. Ned - Th...

THE ROAD BOOK #25: The Dauphiné - "Mountain Squash" 11.08.2020

Ned's back in London. David's still stuck in Spain. From tomorrow their voices will meet in France, as they resume commentary roles for the Dauphiné. This pod contains proper preview-type punditry on the route and the riders as well added REMCO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #24: 2020 Milano Sanremo Report 08.08.2020

Ned Boulting is in Sanremo. He takes us inside the pre-race buzz and transfers us to the finish line frenzy - he is our guide, and you'd have to have been in the race to have seen more than he witnessed today, fortunately for David that's useful because he's only watched a bit of it. They discuss the race and everything that happened while also straying yet never too far. Check out The Road Book a...

THE ROAD BOOK #23: From Siena to SanRemo and beyond. Ned and David post-lockdown re-boot racing 06.08.2020

Ned's passion for racing remains undiminished, his constant surprise at the mediocrity of a bike racing hotel is surprising. Meanwhile David sits at his desk somewhere near Girona. The two of them discuss quite a few things that have happened the past few days, none of them particularly stand out. They also try and commentate on a race that happens to be on the TV in the background. Link here to N...

THE ROAD BOOK #22: From Siena With Love. Cycling restarts. 02.08.2020

Ned's broken free and finds himself in Italy. David's been watching the telly. And finally we get to talk about racing again: Van Vleuten, Van Aert, Remco, Froome. All that kind of stuff. Plus an interview with Steve Cummings about drinking beer and riding bikes. Here's the photo Ned talks about. Find The Road Book 2018 + 2019 offer here. Find CHPT3 here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

THE ROAD BOOK #21: David and Ned come of age and talk bookshelves. 15.05.2020

A thorough examination of Chris Froome's latest transfer gossip, plus Daniel Mangeas and enough literature to last a lockdown or two, as David and Ned delve into their bookshelves. Books Ned talks about:Maillot Noir. Published by Goater Noir. Tell Them of Battles, Kings and Elephants, by Mathias Enard. Blindness, by José Saramago. How Late It Was, How Late, by James Kelman. The Bridge Over The Dri...

THE ROAD BOOK #20: Another Bloody Quiz 29.04.2020

After a few weeks of lockdown, David and Ned reminisce, via the loose medium of quizzing on two wonderful stages of the best Tour de France in living memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #19: A wonderful Paris Nice comes to an end, thank heavens. 14.03.2020

Mixed feelings as Ned and David go their separate ways. Discount codes: POD15 www.chpt3.com                           NSF2020 www.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #18: Paris Nice Stage Five. Love in the time of Corona: a great stage, and an even greater idea. 12.03.2020

David and Ned review another unexpectedly good day's racing, reveal the Best Idea In World Cycling, and there's another little audiobook, and it's about Phil Liggett.www.chpt3.comwww.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #17: Paris Nice Stage Four. It's time trial day. But on the plus side, we have an interview with Nairo Quintana's bodyguard, the wonderful Connor Swift. 11.03.2020

David and Ned salute Max Schachmann, the chess master. Has he got them in check mate? Yes, probably. But also, maybe not. Because the future is not known. Fact.www.chpt3.comwww.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #16: Paris Nice Stage Three - More wind but different! And Sagan almost wins but doesn't. 10.03.2020

A Sagan special as Ned tries to back up his ludicrous prediction, and David has to listen to him reading from one of his books.www.chpt3.comwww.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #15: Paris Nice Stage Two (and there's more carnage) 09.03.2020

The winds blow, the bordures bordure and Ned's predictions grow wings. Ned and David talk about the oft and aforementioned predictions regards certain professional cyclist's future, not just in 2020, but forever, aka the Dark List of Ned's that can be found in their genesis state here.  They also talk about the bike race, and Ned interviews Molly Weaver about her life in cycling.  BARGAIN:Free UK...

THE ROAD BOOK #14: Paris Nice Stage One 08.03.2020

David and Ned are reunited in France* and begin the first of eight world class podcasts from Paris** and then Nice****Ealing**Ealing***EalingFor Free UK delivery on all Road Book orders during Paris Nice visit www.theroadbook.co.uk and enter NSF2020 when you checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #13: Unlucky for some. Matt Rendell joins Ned on the line, from quarantine in the UAE. 28.02.2020

Ned and Matt discuss the ramifications for cycling of the Coronavirus, with Matt in lockdown in Abu Dhabi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #12: Nairo, Remco, Pog, van der Haar and Yates all get repeated hat doffs - and we dive headlong into the history of Dave and Ned's much loved Park Run movement. 25.02.2020

A look back at the welter of fantastic racing over the last week, as well as a fascinating insight into the mind of the creator of Park Run phenomenon, podcast listener Paul Sinton-Hewitt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #11: Our Man In Asia. Dave and Ned are separated by seven time zones, but remain in contact via the World Wide Web.. 08.02.2020

A round-up of recent racing (already dated, because Ned couldn't find any WiFi - though the points are good ones), and then a special focus on Asia and the Tour de Langkawi - we hear from a rising star of sprinting, and chew the cud of the British cycling scene with John Herety, who happens to be in Malaysia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho...

THE ROAD BOOK #10: Let 2020 rip! David and Ned chat Froome, Australia, Dogs, Yorkshire, Theatres and stuff 27.01.2020

Ned is back from spending a few days with Chris Froome, and David has been watching the Tour Down Under (well, bits of it) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #9: A bumper Xmas special, featuring Rendell and all sorts... 18.12.2019

Ned and David have a little think about mismatching kits, Steve Cummings, the Vuelta and Marathon running, while Rendell tells us all about his holiday with Peter Sagan, Nairo Quintana, Egan Bernal and Richard Carapaz...Visit CHPT3 here. And discover the delights of The Road Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

THE ROAD BOOK #8: Steve Cummings has something to say. 19.11.2019

Steve Cummings talks to Ned about a difficult decision, and looks back on a prestigious career. Visit CHPT3 here. And discover the delights of The Road Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #7: The Editor's Cut. A scripted review, lifted from the pages of The Road Book of a glorious year. 29.10.2019

With David otherwise detained, Ned reads from his Editor's Introduction which opens the 2019 Road Book, and looks backs on the best year on the road for a long, long time. Visit CHPT3 here. And discover the delights of The Road Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #6: A big bike race announces the route for 2020. It's going to be held in France, seemingly. And it finishes on the Plank. Plus there is Darts with Lionel Birnie. 15.10.2019

David and Ned turn their considerable attentions from Italy to the Tour de France 2020. And then there's a bit of straying. Obvs. Visit CHPT3 here. And discover the delights of The Road Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE ROAD BOOK #5: David and Ned continue their Italian voyage from the comfort of Spain and Lewisham, while Yoann Bagot, one day into retirement, talks about the awe he feels at the size of the universe. 09.10.2019

It's all about Italy in the Autumn. Plus astrophysics (obvs) and theology. The latest transfer news gets a airing, all while we wait for the climb up the Superga and the finale of Milano-Torino. Spoiler: we tell you what happens in the end. Follow @Yoannbagot on Twitter and find Bike’N Connect here. Visit CHPT3 here. And discover the delights of The Road Book here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

THE ROAD BOOK #4: David (in Catalonia) joins Ned (in Lewisham) and they talk to Matt (in Madrid) about Lombardia (Italy) and Films (Sweden) 02.10.2019

In our first attempt at remote podding we take a look ahead to the final, wonderful block of European mainland action. Matt Rendell previews the Italian autumn races. Then we stray off to space, this time as a metaphor for wonder and fear in the heart of a child. Visit CHPT3 here: www.chpt3.comBuy The Road Book here: www.theroadbook.co.uk Tags:  Episode is Live Published: Sep. 29, 2019 @ 4PM Edit...

THE ROAD BOOK #3: David and Ned shout loudly about Mads - because....well, mads 29.09.2019

At the Harrogate finish line, Ned and David are put through a mixture of emotion, including irritation and occasional boredom. But it ends with colossal love. What a race. Visit CHPT3 here: www.chpt3.comBuy The Road Book here: www.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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