The Cycling Legends Podcast [free version; no premium access]

The Lincoln Grand Prix is one of the biggest and most prestigious races in the UK domestic racing calendar. In this latest episode of the Features Show, join Chris as he brings you the sounds and the voices from this year's race from inside the Saint Piran Women's Team car. The Cycling Legends Podcast is brought to you in association with Vive le Velo, premium cycling retailer in the glorious East...

Where is everybody? Sometimes Real Life intervenes and the team find themselves miles from a mic. So here's something a little bit different (and free!) but not without getting Eddy's view of the world and also - as ever - sticking it to the blazers. We're also proud to welcome Vive le Velo to partner the show and you can learn more about Ed and the team at Yorkshire's finest premium cycling retai...

As week 2 of a weather- and Covid-ridden Giro, Gary ponders whether the peloton is somehow - amazingly - keeping its powder dry. Plus Itzulia, Burgos Women and Team SD Worx never not winning (even when they get relegated). Links: Sexualisation, Misogyny and Social Media (Cyclingnews.com) https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/sexualisation-misogyny-and-social-media-how-online-platforms-are-failing-f...

Stray dogs meet stray podcasters as Gary picks over the bones of the opening week of the Giro, praying for action in week 2 after age and treachery may have triumphed over youth and skill (and weak bladders) at La Vuelta Femeninas. Plus FREE GIFT INSIDE - your voucher for Chris' interview with 1988 Giro winner, Mr Andrew Hampsten: https://awesound.com/player/t/rfCfqNt8a

British cycling lost a giant last week when 2 times World Pursuit Champion Tony Doyle died after a short battle with cancer. In this special episode of the History Show, Chris shares a very personal tribute to and recollections of a man who was a champion both on and off the track.

It's a weekend of royal proportions - Vuelta Femeninas! Giro! Who will be crowned queen high atop los Lagos de Covadonga? Will Remco be King of the Giro or is he still just the pretender to Roglic's throne? All this plus a look back at the week and Gary tries to cut through the noise surrounding Austin Killips' Tour of the Gila victory. Links Caroline Paige “True Colours” (Book) https://www.biteba...

Our Four Yorkshiremen (okay, one plus 3 honorary) gather once again to put the world of cycling to rights. Has it been a classic Classics? How do you transport the Sword of Destiny? And what does Eddy think about gifting races? Plus our recommendations and Gary brazenly claims the Cycling Legends first pro win of the season. Recommendations: “Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Cyclist” – Jerem...

After the one-day stands of the Spring, it's time for commitment as Gary looks ahead to La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es. But that's not before one last bask in the afterglow of a wonderful Classics season. Festival Elsy Jacobs livestream - https://www.elsy-jacobs.lu/livestream-2/ Inside the Collapse of Zaff (Joe Lindsey) - https://escapecollective.cc/escape-exclusive-inside-the-collapse-of-zaaf...

It’s the final weekend of the Spring Classics and it’s nearly time to bid tot ziens, adieu and ciao to the cobbles, to the capos, to the bergs and to the muurs. But first, we have the trifling matter of les Cotes de La Doyenne. Plus a look back at the week's racing and Gary asks "is it time for pro cycling to find itself a new barometer?"

The team find themselves a piper down so Chris, David and Gary are left unsupervised to ruminate on a fortnight’s racing, technical wizardry and the myths of Le Metier. Recommendations: Betterman Labs Organic Testosterone Booster (stop sniggering at the back!) - https://bettermanlabs.co.uk/products/organic-testosterone-booster Visual Tracking Exercises - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDx8Vxn8nHU...

The Classics go Dutch for a day! Amstel! Fleche! Brabantse! Oh, and a rocking Paris-Roubaix. Join Gary to hear his breathless take on it all.

Phil Bayton rode as a professional between 1973 and 1989, winning stages of the Milk Race and a British National Criterium Championship. Riding for TI-Raleigh in the 1973 Milan-San Remo, he and team mate Dave Lloyd were told to 'just give it a go' and - famously - spent 5 hours and over 100 miles in a two-up breakaway. Chris caught up with Phil recently to talk about his career, the up and downs a...

Will there be crucifixions on the cobbles or a burial in the Arenberg Trench? Who will roll away the stones from the Roubaix Velodrome this weekend? Join Gary for a coffee and a chat about Flanders, Itzulia, Roubaix - oh - and the "legend" of Abdel-Kader Zaaf.

In 1982, Mandy Jones became only the second British woman to wear the coveted rainbow bands of the professional World Road Race Champion after none other than Beryl Burton.

In the latest Feed Zone, the guys are breathless from two thrilling Rondes and generally trying to make sense of a thrilling spring of racing. Controversy rages as it seems Jumbo-Visma may have ripped off one of their brilliant ideas and Eddy tells it like it is about Milan-San Remo. Episode recommendations: Spicy Chilli Crisp Sauce - https://www.laoganmausa.com/ Bike the World - https://www.youtu...

Join Chris as he provides the low down on the steep-ups of this icon of Flanders.

Spring chickens or April Fools? Who'll have the last laugh in Flanders on Sunday? Don't expect Gary to answer this in this week's show.

After the garlic bread of Lombardy, Gary proceeds directly to the intravenous injection of single-day cobbled bike races. Redemption is near, ye sinners. It’s Holy Week in Flanders.

The Kemmelberg is the key to unlocking victory in Gent-Wevelgem. In the first of a new series, join Chris for a guided tour of one of cycling's most famous climbs before the men and women of pro racing tackle it this Sunday.

Spring is sprung, La Primavera's near But why is Patrick Lefevere still here? Gary goes all Ogden Nash as he previews Milan San Remo, Alfredo Binda and foresees a comeuppance for the winner of the 1978 edition of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. Women's Tour Crowdfunder: www.gofundme.com/f/the-womens-tour-2023

Claire Steels is in her first year as a Women's World Tour rider, with Israel-Premier Tech Roland. Gary caught up with Claire recently to chat about her less-conventional route to the WWT, life in the women's peloton and her plans for the rest of the season.

Join the team for their fortnightly Transatlantic self-help session, where we discuss the latest news, racing and scurrilous gossip from the world of cycling. This time around we chat Pogagar, Pidcock and prize money as well as banks, bans and – erm – other stuff. Plus Louis from the Block gets sent once again to Ask Eddy, while the guys stay hiding in the car outside. Cowards. This week’s recomme...

It's Dial Grrr for Grrravel, Gaia Rrrealini and Grrrim Weather! Grrab a blanket as Garrry rrrrambles about this week in pro cycling. Music: A Month of Sleep, via Epidemic Sound

This week, Gary casts his inexpert eye over Strade Bianche and the Spring stage races, Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. John Carpenter from Help for Heroes also drops in to talk about the Big Battlefield Bike Ride, taking place in northern France this June. More information at https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/fundraising/big-battlefield-bike-ride-2023/ or @HelpforHeroes on Twitter.

With Chris hitting the lucrative after-dinner speaking circuit, Gary, David and Pat trawl the retirement homes of the internet to find a stand in. Openingsweekend, UAE Tour, cycling’s love interest plus more recommendations to fill your time, ears and your stomach as well as emptying your wallet too. Recommendations: • Redshift Shockstop Suspension Stem - https://redshiftsports.com/products/shocks...