Racing Back

This week on Racing Back, we celebrate one of the greatest names in motorcycle Grand Prix history. Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by legendary motorcycle racing journalist and commentator Dennis Noyes to remember the extraordinary life and career of Spanish racing icon Ángel Nieto . Thirteen World Championships. Ninety Grand Prix victories. And a legacy that helped shape the fu...

What a guest we have for you this week! Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Barry Coleman , motorcycle racing journalist, author, Kenny Roberts biographer and co-founder of Two Wheels for Life. Barry has spent decades involved in some of the most fascinating chapters of motorcycle racing history, both on and off the circuit. And one of those chapters almost changed Grand Prix racing beyond...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by 1987 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner for a very special episode celebrating one of the greatest motorcycle racing circuits in the world. As MotoGP prepares to say farewell to Phillip Island, who better to join Nick and Jules than the man who won the inaugural Australian Grand Prix at the circuit in 1989? With its br...

Racing Back Episode 71 – Kevin Schwantz: The Legend of Number 34 What a guest we have for you this week! Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the greatest names in Grand Prix motorcycle racing – 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz . The legendary number 34, Kevin became one of the most exciting and popular riders of the late 1980s and early 1990s, thrilling fans around the world...

This week on Racing Back, Andrea Coleman returns to the paddock for the second part of her fascinating conversation with Nick Harris and Julian Ryder. In Part 1, Andrea introduced us to the extraordinary work of Two Wheels for Life , the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM, and how the motorcycle racing community helps support healthcare programmes across Africa. This time, Nick and Jules delve...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by the fantastic Andrea Coleman , co-founder and CEO of Two Wheels for Life , the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM. And this is a rather different – and very special – motorcycle story. For more than three decades, Andrea has been helping harness the extraordinary passion and generosity of the motorcycle racing community to su...

Stu Shenton is back! This week Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by legendary Grand Prix mechanic and crew chief Stu Shenton for another fascinating journey through a lifetime spent at the very heart of motorcycle racing. Stu first joined us in Episode 59, but with a career stretching back to the 1970s and encompassing World Championship success with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki , t...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Terry Rymer – British Superbike Champion, twice an Endurance World Champion and five-time winner of the legendary Bol d'Or. And with Terry's incredible history in endurance racing, Jules is very much in his element! Terry's career spans an extraordinary period of motorcycle racing, from British and World Superbikes to...

Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Freddie Spencer for the final instalment of their three-part conversation. And this time, we reach the 1985 Double . Freddie’s achievement of winning both the 250cc and 500cc World Championships in the same season remains one of the most remarkable feats in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Two classes, two different motorcycles and a challenge that has never...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned MotoGP technical journalist, author and motorcycle technology expert Neil Spalding . Neil is the author of the acclaimed MotoGP Technology series and has spent years documenting the technical development of the premier class and the extraordinary machines that compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing. In this fa...

The Freddie Spencer Special continues – and what an episode this is! Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by the legendary Freddie Spencer for Part Two of our special three-part conversation. If Part One gave us a fascinating insight into the bikes, battles, engineering and determination behind Freddie's extraordinary career, this time we get even closer to the action. Freddie sh...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Peter Duke for a very special episode celebrating the life, career and legacy of his father – the great Geoff Duke . And with the Manx Grand Prix approaching, there could hardly be a better time to remember one of the defining figures in British motorcycle racing history. Peter joins Nick and Jules to look back at his father'...

What an episode – and this is only the beginning! This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the true legends of Grand Prix motorcycle racing – Freddie Spencer . In the first of three special episodes , Freddie takes Nick and Jules back into one of the most extraordinary periods in motorcycle racing history. This is the story of the bikes, the battles and what it r...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by the wonderful Dr Martin Raines for a journey through the history of the British motorcycle Grand Prix. And Martin is particularly well qualified for this one. Just how many British Grands Prix has he attended? We'll give you a clue – Covid prevented him attending just one... Worked it out yet? Tune in to discover t...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder welcome one of the true icons of motorcycle racing, Wayne Gardner – Australia's first 500cc Motorcycle World Champion. Known for his fearless riding and refreshingly honest opinions, Wayne joins Nick and Jules for an enthralling conversation covering the triumphs and disappointments of competing at the very highest level of Grand Prix raci...

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by legendary Grand Prix race mechanic Stu Shenton , whose career in motorcycle racing began before he had even left school. Over the decades, Stu has worked with some of the sport's biggest names, helping to win World Championships with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki while experiencing the highs and lows of life inside the Grand Pri...

This weeks episode is dedicated to Maria Costello and all women in racing. In this episode of Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by filmmaker and documentary producer Maria Köpf for a thought-provoking conversation about the role of women in MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Maria discusses her forthcoming documentary and the fascinating stories that inspired it, highlight...

The almost unbelievable Cold War birth of the modern two stroke! This week on the Racing Back MotoGP podcast, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of motorcycle racing's most respected journalists, former Grand Prix racer and acclaimed author, Mat Oxley. Mat takes Nick and Jules on a fascinating journey through the rich history of the Sachsenring, the remarkable story of East German...

The fascinating conversation with Paul Butler continues! In this episode of Racing Back , Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by one of motorcycle racing's most experienced and respected figures. With over 50 years immersed in the sport, Paul continues to share a remarkable collection of stories from inside the Grand Prix paddock and beyond. From unforgettable personalities and...

This week on the Racing Back MotoGP podcast, MotoGP legends Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned Dutch MotoGP commentator and journalist Hans van Loozenoord, leading the pilgrimage to Assen on what will be his 62nd visit to the Dutch TT.Assen is unique in that at has been in the GP calendar since the championship’s inception in 1949. It has changed in places but it is still one of t...

In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by the ever-insightful Peter Clifford . This time, Peter takes listeners inside the world of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup , revealing exactly how one of the most successful rider development programmes in motorsport operates. From the selection process and the qualities organisers seek in you...

In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by MotoGP legend Randy Mamola . One of the sport's most popular personalities returns to the podcast to look ahead to the upcoming challenges of Brno and Assen, offering his unique perspective on the championship. Packed with Randy's trademark enthusiasm, humour and insight, this episode...

In this episode of Racing Back, MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the most popular and respected figures in motorcycle racing — Jeremy McWilliams. Known for his incredible versatility, fearless riding style and enduring passion for racing, Jeremy reflects on a remarkable career that has spanned Grand Prix racing, road racing and much more. He shares stories from...

In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by former Grand Prix and TT racer Eddie Roberts . Eddie reflects on a remarkable racing career that saw him compete during one of the most memorable periods in motorcycle racing history, including racing at the legendary Isle of Man TT and alongside iconic names such as Mike Hailwood . Packed with fascinat...

In this episode of Racing Back , MotoGP commentators Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of motorcycle racing’s most experienced and respected figures — Paul Butler . With connections to the sport spanning more than 50 years, Paul reflects on a remarkable lifetime spent around the Grand Prix paddock. From the characters and personalities of earlier eras to the evolution of modern MotoGP...