The Cyclist Pod

Woooah, so... where have they been? Well, due to the lag between recordings and publishing, you'll have to wait until show 91 (ninety one!) to find out, but in this episode Stephen and Raya autopsy the 2nd lockdown and how the cycling world has gone nuts. And bolts. And stems, cogs, pins, derailleurs... they've all gone. It's the great parts shortage and we're only a few weeks from fist fighting in the aisles of Evans Cycles for a brake cable. We review the New Year's Resolutions we have made (in hope more than expectation) and we hit you with a surefire way to lose 3kilos. No joke - it's the best way to improve your climbing, acceleration and braking. This is why Raya is a top UK coach. Also: This is why nobody takes us seriously. You'll have to listen to find out. Come for the giggles, stay for the pro-tips. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

It's been a while, hasn't it? Which is why, like a grocery delivery driver who's beyond apologetic for missing the last week's package, we're turning up absolutely full to the brim of podcast goodness. So in one of our busiest and most jam-packed episodes, well, ever, we cover, in no particular order; Raya's new watch (yeah that Wahoo jobby, she got it before ANYONE, the jammy b*tch), needles (listen to find out), axles (also listen), and we put our tail between our legs and apologise for what can only be described as our most complained about innaccuracy ever discussed. Oh God we're sorry. Can you please stop complaining now? But our main topic today - and it's a GEEK-OUT of Herculean propotions; is talking to Tim Brownstone, Athlete and Biochemist and CEO and inventor of the Kymira smart textiles collections. That's right, smart clothing. I don't mean a pocket to put your phone in with a little hole to put the charging cable through, I mean, actually clothing that makes you recover faster by making your body work differently. Witchcraft? Sounds it. But listen. It's genuinely beyond fascinating. It's a busy show. Want to know how busy it is? We ran out of time for the Velominati. RAN OUT OF TIME! Frank will be devestated. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Don't let the show length fool you. Stephen and Raya are covering all subjects cycling, purist and tenuously related to the world of two wheels. Socially distanced as per usual; some of the subjects covered include cycling in fog, breaking spokes mid-ride, how our podcast strategy is ruled by dog pictures, and Raya's deathwish. Got cycling Christmas presents? We'll tell if you the're good or not. Are we the self-appointed authority? Yes. Do we have any reason for this? No. Stop questioning us, we're doing our best. Velominati wise it's all about the thrills of hills and pils. No, that's not a typo. It's a pun. Listen on. Certificiation-wise, we're a South American "15", so themes of a sexual nature are normalised but blasphemy will result in you being ran out of town. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod are coronabored. As we imagine you are too, so we're aiming to be the antidote. If not the vaccine. Stephen and Raya are socially distanced as ever - and attempt some public service broadcasting to help explain what you can actually do cycling-wise during a lockdown. It's light and shade an equal measures in this pod, as we get to have an amazing chat with the incredible renowned athlete Claire Danson whose survival and reboot from a spectacularly horrific cycling accident is a lesson in positivity and courage. Velominati wise - we hit a big one - and come out of it with the only word anyone needs in 2020: Twatwaffle. Oh yeah, certificate 18, yada yada yada The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Love is in the air! Or the bin. The Cyclist Pod is back and Stephen discovers his love of the bicycle has been cited in his divorce. Yes, genuinely. Cycle clothing when not cycling. We answered this 2 years ago. Nothing like an update. Have our views changed? Is it Acceptable or excessive? Speaking of which... the Velominati's back and things are going downhill pretty quickly. Which is the idea. On top of all this, the kitbag is back in force. We're geeking out on new fabric technology and also, diving into the new dhb winter range. Is this a big advert? No, we've bought it with our own actual money. It's genuinely that good. Ample compensation for a binned relationship based on a bike obsession, don't you agree? The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod attempts to provide an important public service: Letting the travelling cyclists know where, in these pandemic times, you can actually go cycling. Note that this advice is probably rubbish now thanks to lockdown 2. Grrrreat Anyway. Come for the advice, stay for the abuse. Raya's facing off to a double whammy: she can't head to Ironman Turkey, and the Velominati is covering one of her biggest bugbears. Does she lose it? Is this show a certificate 18? Damn effing right. So Stephen's broken from lockdown overaction but he's gone to get a sports massage. A sports massage, it turns out, does not include essential oils, hot rocks, or Enya in the background. It involves being beaten up, and, inevitably, not being offered the kind of extras those other backstreet massages seem to favour so heavily. There's still some Raya spleen leftover so Garmin gets a kicking from both of our guys (it's deserved) and Stephen is asked to do an impression of Raya. How do we think that turned out? The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod talks to Romesh Ranganathan! In an episode that was initially going to just be about Peloton, we hand over the assessment to someone who actually uses it - a lot - and that's Romesh. Its cutting, surprisingly enthusiastic, and very very funny. We've still got time for some aimless silliness, a more serious (ish) look at why Peloton might be a serious option for keen cyclists, and a quintessential Velominati. In fact, it's so Velominati, it's a rule that has it's own rules. You can't miss this, despite us still having a few technical gremlins with Stephen's voice. Though it might just be Stephen's voice. Oh and there's a kitbag where formal dinner wear might now become your go-to Autumn cycling apparel. This is not a windup. But of course, it's all about Romesh. Strap in, this is a corker. Well. All about Romesh - and a tiny bit about toblerone. Yeah, you heard. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod is back; distanced but never distant! And we're speaking to Peter Walker; the author of the cycling book "Cycling can save the world". He also happens to be the Guardian's political correspondent. Cycling and politics? Does that mix? Listen and find out. But now, an apology. This short delay was down to some noteworthyly major tech hurdles; firstly, Raya was hacked. Like, held to ransom. Big time. Top social media honchos, the police, everything. We've never known lockdown drama like it. Secondly, our show had to be completely recorded after everything went AWOL. Hacked as well? No. Stephen can't work out how to use his new remote recording software and now it sounds like he's drowning. And if he does this again, then that's what'll happen when Raya next sees him in a pool. Note: the interview with Peter might be a little weird sounding. But then if you've not heard Stephen before, then you'll think that anyway. Hang on, isn't this a cycling podcast? Of course. So allow Stephen to introduce the best permanent British Audax/Sportive circuit. Open 24h, all year round, and it's free. Why isn't everyone doing it? Also, cue a money saving triathlon. We're full of ideas. And there's a Velominati that blows right up in your face. No, literally. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod comes back after an extended break with a distanced but IN THE SAME ROOM podcast. Baby steps guys, baby steps. It's a general catchup though so hold tight and Raya and Stephen chew the fat generally. All is looking good and friendly until Raya announces Zwift's new Tour de France challenge... until she realises a key detail of it. Then she goes BOOM. Listen up. Plus the kitbag, AND, a crowdfunder invention. We're quietly impressed. Will YOU be? And as ever, the Velominati. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! It's sunny - so Stephen and Raya are out. Cycling. OBVS. Though they still have time to chew the fat of cycling related lockdown observations... including how the warehouses of Europe are running out of cycling kit and what this has done to the 2nd hand market. Never repaired an inner tube? Now might be time to learn. That said, while there's less kit, there's still a kitbag. Despite barely earning, we've been buying. IT'S AN ADDICTION YOU CAN'T HELP US And our main story - Strava. They've moved loads of stuff to pay only. Is this good? Bad? Ugly? We dive in and tear their business plan to SHREDS! (Exaggeration) And as ever, the Velominati. Oh, and wildlife have got cocky. They think they own the roads. Err, guys, that'll be the cyclists. Fight you for it. Plus! An offer from super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine yeah!) which is in the end credits, in case you wanted to fast forward the whole pod (sob). Also: In this description. * OFFER!!! * Try 3 issues of Cyclist for just £5 + free Juice Lubes First Aid Kit (gift RRP £29.97) - just head to https://cyclistmag.co.uk/cyclistpod The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! Stephen and Raya are socially distanced - of course - and are tackling on-and-off bike pains. Don't worry, it's not as whingy as this sounds. There's also an offer from our new super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine yeah!) which is in the end credits, in case you wanted to fast forward the whole pod (sob). Also: In this description. Also in Pod 78: The Velominati, why cycling is like breastfeeding, Stephen's cycling pride, lavish and due praise for DHB's turbo shorts, boob sweat (stop sniggering) and more about cycling pains and how to push through them. OK it's mostly about boob seat. We tried to be serious * OFFER!!! * Try 3 issues of Cyclist for just £5 + free Juice Lubes First Aid Kit (gift RRP £29.97) - just head to https://cyclistmag.co.uk/cyclistpod The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! Stephen and Raya tackle another post-Covid cycle fest - and it's the big helmet debate. As in, the big debate about helmets, not a debate about big helmets. Obvs. There's also an offer from our new super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine yeah!) which is in the end credits, in case you wanted to fast forward the whole pod (sob). Also: In this description. Also in Pod 77: a love of OS maps, a bit more RGT, the Velominati and Stephen is stalking Raya's Nan. Look, it makes sense when you listen. It all joins up beautifully. Plus the giggles. Big time. * OFFER!!! * Try 3 issues of Cyclist for just £5 + free Juice Lubes First Aid Kit (gift RRP £29.97) - just head to https://cyclistmag.co.uk/cyclistpod The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! A socially distanced (60 miles) Stephen and an exhausted (cycled for 5 hours) Raya are back together (not together) for another post-Covid cycle fest. In this remarkably lean-on-swearing episode (certificate 15!! How is this possible?!) getting your bike fix when you're a regular cyclist OR returning to it after maybe decades, is the order of the day. Firstly, our new super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine, doncha know) is poured all over (we're still the dhb Cyclist Pod podcast, got that?) and we're keen to remind people of our editorial balance. I.e., whatever comes into our heads, without filters. That said Cyclist Magazine have chucked us an amazing deal for new subscribers. Check the credits of the podcast for details! (Also in this description. Just scroll down. Easy, no?) But mostly, it's an enthusiastic ramblefest. In no particular order; How the pro world is taking to Zwift (and how the pros are having their ASSES handed to them by community riders), how remote working is changing the cycling landscape, the Velominati (natch), how to keep your sanity on a 5hr Turbo ride - and your bum shape; your other online cycling options (it's not just Zwift guys), our essential tips for new cyclists and... the shed bike strategy. Let's get that 12kg paperweight and return it back to what it is... the greatest invention of all time. And it's certificate 15. Astonishing, really. How the f*** do they do it? * OFFER!!! * Try 3 issues of Cyclist for just £5 + free Juice Lubes First Aid Kit (gift RRP £29.97) - just head to https://cyclistmag.co.uk/cyclistpod The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

* Recorded pre-Pandemic * Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, possibly for the last time in a long time! Thankfully they are both in good form, and the banterbus is making regular visits to eachother's weak spots. Raya DNFing Ride London? Check. Stephen panting like a hot elderly dog trying to jump onto a kitchen worktop? Check. But they're getting misty-eyed and whimsical today, because in show 75, the roots of your love of cycling are delved into. And why your childhood passion for the bicycle might determine your approach to two-wheeled frolics for the rest of your adult life. And that then spills into cycling holidays; how they are responsible for so many people rediscovering two wheels and their long-forgotten love of bikes. Andy at Flexitreks has been rekindling those flames for decades, and we talk to him about the difficulties and pleasures of being a cycling-specific travel agent. And of course there's the Velominati, some unnecessarily loud laughter, and a simpering homage to our show sponsor dhb. Love you guys, etc etc. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

* Recorded pre-Pandemic * Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, possibly for the last time in a long time! In a very liberal and slightly near the knuckle podcast, our duo burn some bridges as quick as they build them. Cross training (as badly executed by Stephen) is examined, as is the sports that benefit from cycling, and vice versa. You'll be amazed at some of them. The Velominati gets a full thorough going over; including suggestions for a definite rule 96. But our main subject is cycling events. Rupert Rivett has been organising Sportives since, well, Sportives were invented. We talk to him and discover why the easiest thing to do at any Sportive is clearly... ride it. And we learn the DEFINITIVE difference between a Sportive and Audax. Think you know? You're wrong. It's like the difference between a lake and a pond (where you're also wrong). Plus terrible accents, and unnecessary meanness about Hovding. Again. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, in this show recorded pre-pandemic and before social distancing. In this feature packed show, our intrepid duo have their naughty hats on - very much certificate 18. We go into detail in Raya's new cycling related media jobs; and they're on screen too, so with the pod she's just pleased to be broadcasting without makeup for once. The world of e-Racing is delved into - and how Raya faired when taking on her (particularly adept) co-presenter OJ Borg. Also - Super League Triathlon is explained. Which leads the conversation into the question; what IS the best order to do those three sports in? Plus the Velominati is taken to task about the position of gear and brake cables. It's a chance for both of our presenters to show just how little they know about bike construction, despite thinking they did. Warning: it's woeful. And in our main topic, we discuss the specifics of cycling at height. Stephen has been to Colombia to do exactly that, just for the benefit of this single podcast. This is NOT a cost efficient way to broadcast. Plus! A welcome return to the Bike Price is Right. Today's bicycle is a circus bike. Would you like a go? Of course you would. Who wouldn't? And don't forget the super generous dhb discount code (25%!). We think it's in this pod. You'll just have to listen. Also: Mute your Amazon Echo. This podcast is going to send it haywire. This is a genuine warning. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Voices by Marcella Vincent / Produced by Stephen Grant and Jimmy Ward Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) / Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License / http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Stephen and Raya are still not sat across eachother and it's not because they've fallen out, it's because the 'rona is still locking Raya away and making the journey socially irresponsible. In this special Coronavirus episode - part 2 of a series of 2, Raya and Stephen start to see how cyclists, athletes, and the general public are adapting to this new world of cycling. They look in detail at indoor training which is the new normal; the full range of cycling devices available; how the turbo trainer has gone from a nicety to an invaluable essential item; and how people are keeping the cycling vibe going in testing circumstances. And with more and more countries banning cycling as well, how it's the only training option. Attaching a shopping basket to a TT bike is fooling nobody. Organised events, football, the Olympics, shopping, virtual cycling platform RGT, and dogging. They're all discussed. It's like a Zoom call with two of your best buddies who never give you a chance to speak. Your ray(a)s of light through the doom and gloom. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Stephen and Raya are not sat across eachother (for reasons that can be guessed, but you're not quite right) and are recording their first ever podcast remotely. In this special Coronavirus episode - part 1 of a series of 2, Raya and Stephen discuss how the virus has affected cycling, and how it will change the local, national and international cycling landscape. It's a mixture of silly, serious, funny, and gallows humour as the two try to put a brave face on how their lives have been changed; Raya can't go out to do her job, and Stephen doesn't have one. It's the most fun you can have from 2m away. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Stephen and Raya are back in podcasting towers (for most of the pod) with a special feature length show. Recorded before the global pandemic shut down large elements of, well, the globe, Stephen and Raya talk flippantly about Coronavirus and how it might effect people like Raya who is immunocompromised (erk). Raya's ADHD, potty mouth, dyslexia also come into the fray. It's confessional time, clearly. Also: cycling in the heat. The benefits, technique, and also - should you? No need to know how to approach this, we've done that for you. Stephen's had another puncture which he couldn't fix. Cycling fail. What's wrong with the bloke? And he's changed his system of Strava event naming to use cryptic crossword clues. Which he explains to a bemused and attempting-to-sound-interested Raya And of course the velominati casts a judgy eye on the world of road cycling. But our main topic today; we talk to the all-female team behind dhb's MODA range of clothes, who are rewriting the rule book on a very male dominated world. Making a cycling kit from scratch. inception, design, manufacturing, testing and marketing - it's all here. And don't forget the super generous dhb discount code (25%!) mentioned in this pod. Along with what dhb stands for. We think. To be honest, we've left it too late to ask for sure now so we're just going to pretend we know anyway. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3

Stephen and Raya are back recording at the podcast's country retreat (Raya's house) with a suspiciously tailor-made podcast. In that we are discussing that arguably essential, arguably immaterial step in the pursuit of cycling perfection; the bike fit. There are various systems out there that aim to get you perfectly sized up and sorted for your bicycle, and in this episode we talk to Ross from Proper Cycling about the Torke fit - while Stephen gets fitted for it. Expect a slight annoying turbo trainer hum in the background, natch. On top of that, there's another rule of the Velominati analyzed / criticised / idolised. And. Couples who train together... do WHAT together? Hmm? Raya, spill the beans. Finally, medals. SHINY! Worthy trinket for your race/sportive endeavours, or just meaningless smug-faced boast-tat? We delve. And don't forget the super generous dhb discount code (25%!) hidden in this pod. Or the last one. We can't remember. There's a mission statement, we definitely know that much. The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell sponsored by dhb www.cyclistpod.com Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3