veloccino cycling podcast

In this gripping episode of the Veloccino Cycling Podcast, we embark on an extraordinary journey with Vera Vilaca and Frankie Hall, two prodigious talents from Das Hutchinson Brother UK team, whose stories are yet to be ridden to their fullest. With former triathlete Vera racing for the first time for a UK based team and Frankie shifting gears to evolve her journey within the sport, their narrativ...

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the life of John Bull, a founding member of the Claydon Cycling Club, whose journey into the cycling world began under challenging circumstances. Diagnosed with epilepsy, John found himself unable to continue driving, a turn of events that propelled him towards finding an alternative mode of transportation. This necessity led him to discover not just a...

Welcome to the veloccino Cycling Podcast, where host Niels Schnadt invites you on an exhilarating journey through the world of cycling. In this captivating episode, Niels is joined by esteemed guests Tiffany Keepe and Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne, as they share their inspiring tales of passion, perseverance, and personal growth. As the discussion unfolds, listeners are treated to a fascinating explora...

In this exhilarating episode of the Veloccino Cycling Podcast, your hosts Niels Schnadt and Gemma Felstead take you on a journey to the scenic landscapes of Scotland, where they share their unforgettable experiences associated with two prestigious cycling championships. Gemma Felstead takes center stage as she recounts her incredible journey at the UCI World Gran Fondo Championships in Perth, Scot...

Welcome to the Veloccino Cycling Podcast, where the best stories have not yet been ridden! Join hosts Gemma Felstead and Niels Schnadt as they take you on an exciting journey through the world of cycling. In this special episode, recorded at the renowned Chiltern Velo cycling cafe, they had the incredible opportunity to sit down with three-times Olympic champion Ed Clancy OBE and gravel cyclist Je...

Find Jules here: https://instagram.com/proamcyclesmallorca?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Welcome to a captivating episode of the Veloccino Cycling Podcast, where we embark on thrilling discussions about the exhilarating world of Mallorca cycling adventures! Join hosts Niels Schnadt and guest co-host Steven Beckers as they share their personal experiences riding the most iconic routes on the island. In t...

Join hosts Mike Williams and Niels Schnadt on the Veloccino Cycling Podcast as they delve into the world of cycling culture and community. In this episode, they sit down with Martin, the owner of Chiltern Velo Cycling Cafe in Hawridge, to discuss the inspiration behind starting his unique cafe in the picturesque Chiltern Hills. Martin shares his story of how he brought his passion for cycling and...

Join Mike, Gemma, and Niels for a special Christmas episode of the Veloccino Cycling Podcast! This year, we've had the pleasure of speaking with some truly inspiring and informative guests on the show, and in this episode, we're looking back at some of our most memorable conversations. From professional cyclists to industry experts, we've learned so much from the people we've had on the show this...

In this episode of the veloccino cycling podcast Gemma Felstead and Niels Schnadt had the pleasure to speak to Mark Harris from Cychemistry in Chesham. Follow Cychemistry on all relevant social media channels via @cychemistry

In this episode of the veloccino cycling podcast Niels Schnadt speaks to Jim Whewell from Wendover Beers. A local service that delivers selected beer from around the world via cargo bike right to your door step. Obviously this episode is not to encourage beer drinking at all but rather give you an idea what kind of services are out there in the Chilterns if you chose to drink responsibly every now...

In this episode of the veloccino cycling podcast Niels Schnadt is chatting with Alex Miller who just recently won the first cycling medal for Namibia at the Commonwealth Games.  Obviously there are a lot of fantastic events at the Commonwealth to watch, however Alex's medal winning run was Niels' absolute highlight which you might also realise while listening to the show.  Alex has won multiple na...

As part of our additional series “2 wheels 1000 stories” the veloccino cycling podcast crew speak to Charliiy Berry who currently rides for Spectra Wiggle p/b Vitus in the real world and along side Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on Zwift for the Rocacorba Collective.   Charliiy has a numbers of fantastic race results to her name such as a Top ten finish at the 2021 Time trial national championships and is...

Gemma and Niels have the chance to speak to Chris Lynn who runs the instagram account @myrunningheart    Despite living a really active lifestyle with running, canicross and cycling Chris was diagnosed with a heart condition that will need surgery.  While Chris was out riding his bike he overestimated his abilities just so slightly and came off his mountain bike.  The scan at t...

In this episode of the veloccino cycling podcast Niels Schnadt and Gemma Felstead catch up with Dan Turner! You might have come across his Instagram profile @itsdanturner where Dan shared his journey from being unfit to really really fit! It is super impressive to learn how he just flipped the switch and went all in to change his life completely and is now after many running and ultra running adve...

In this episode of the veloccino Cycling Podcast, Gemma Felstead, Niels Schnadt and Mike Williams discuss how to organise a cycling trip to Mallorca. What are the things to consider and how much does it actually cost. Where should you stay and how to get there. Should you bring your bike or should you hire your bike? Lots of questions are brought up and we try to get to the bottom of it all. Tune...

It is the year 2022 and the Highway Code in the UK has changed recently! With the introduction of a couple of prioritising mechanisms and the rephrasing of paragraphs the new code is meant to keep everyone a little bit safer on the roads. For us as cyclists there are a couple of points we want to look into a bit deeper. We invited our dear friend Dean Powell, who is a driving instructor as well as...

In this first episode of the veloccino Cycling Podcast in 2022, our hosts Mike Williams and Niels Schnadt have the chance to speak to ultra endurance cyclist Guy Stapleford.   You will find out how cycling has helped him to overcome a life threatening unhealthy relationship with alcohol and what crazy cycling adventures Guy has undertaken since.  They will speak about Race Across Am...

The year comes to an end and we focus on the Finishline of 2021 with one of the most successful British womens teams! A fantastic Christmas show with a look back to this year’s race season and a look out to what’s coming up! Mike Williams & Niels Schnadt speak to the National Crit Champion Jo Tindley, Amy Gornall & Poppy Thompson about their first season racing for the Finishline Race Team and to...

In this episode Gemma Felstead and Niels Schnadt speak to Tim Millikin. Tim is the author of the book “Reading to Reading” where he tells his story about his trip around the world on his bike. Tim is an adventurer and cycles crazy distances. Tune in to find out more! If you have any questions or feedback please send us an email to podcast@veloccino.com Please leave us a review on your podcast plat...

Mike Williams, Gemma Felstead and Niels Schnadt meet to discuss how to support Gemma at her Age Group Cyclocross World Championship race in December in Suffolk! It is glamorous! If you have any questions or feedback please send us an email to podcast@veloccino.com Please leave us a review on your podcast platform.  Enjoy your ride! Cheers Your veloccino Cycling Podcast team ------------------...

Gemma speaks to Glen Whittington and Cameron Preece from the Challenge Tyres London and SE Cylco-cross league on all things CX! Glen shares an insight into what it takes to run the league, put on an event and promote and grow the sport for all. Cameron speaks about racing through the junior ranks from how to enter your first event to National Trophy rounds and the Nationals. If you have any questi...

Hey we are back from our summer break! The first episode starts with a fantastic story! Mike Williams and Niels Schnadt have the chance to speaknwith Chris Symonds who represents Ghana at the World Cycling Championships in Tine Trial. We will find out how Chris got into cycling, what the connection to Ghana is and how he experienced the Worlds in Flandern. Follow Chris on his Instagram to find som...

In this episode Niels Schnadt and Mike Williams had the pure joy speaking to Issy Hill and Lucy Walker from Bristol about Bikepacking, the 3 rules of cycling, reading books while riding bikes and most importantly how they are preparing for the GBDuro. The GBDuro is a self supported offroad bikepacking event from Land's End to John O'Groats via Wales.  We will find out how they are preparing f...

In this veloccino Cycling Podcast episode Mike Williams, Gemma Felstead and Niels Schnadt are absolutely delighted to speak to their favourite cycling commentator Marty MacDonald. Marty is well known in the cycling community as the voice of women's racing (often as a team with Dani Rowe) and cyclo-cross on Eurosport and GCN Race Pass.  Mike & Gemma have dipped their toes into commentating most rec...

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