Cyclist Magazine Podcast
From the team behind Cyclist Magazine, this is a podcast for lovers of all things cycling, whether you’re a sucker for a sportive, a carbon fibre connoisseur or just Bernard Hinault’s biggest fan.
Hosts James Spender and Emma Cole bring you in-depth conversations from within the world of cycling by the people that know it best, with new episodes every other Thursday. Guests have included the likes of Greg LeMond, Tyler Hamilton, Sean Kelly, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and more.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 69 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
79. Trek-Segafredo psychologist Dr. Elisabetta Borgia on the cyclist's inner monologue
Elisabetta Borgia is the WorldTour's first full-time team psychologist, supporting both the men and women at Trek-Segafredo. She knows the ins and outs of each rider, helping them develop emotional l…
78. Fear, pain and motivation with sports psychologist Dr. Josie Perry
From how to be a better descender, to how mentally testing cycling really is and the impact of social media platforms like Strava on elite cyclists, this week Emma and Will chat to sports psychologis…
77. Orla Chennaoui, the face of pro cycling
Joining Emma and Robyn this week is Orla Chennaoui, lead presenter of Eurosport’s cycling coverage. Chennaoui has become synonymous with cycling, but it wasn’t always the case. She talks us through h…
76. Polka dot jersey winner Pippa York on finding happiness
Emma and Robyn are joined by 1984 Tour de France polka dot jersey winner Pippa York, formerly known as Robert Millar, who is now working in journalism and human rights. York, who transitioned after h…
75. Brompton CEO, Will Butler-Adams
Will Butler-Adams joined legendary folding bike manufacturer Brompton Bicycles aged 28 after a meeting with the chairman on a coach, he became managing director/CEO five years later in 2008 and is st…
74. The incredible story of Major Taylor, track champion of the 1890s
For a young black rider competing in the embers of the American Civil War, Major Taylor had the toughest of rides. He was abused by crowds, threatened with lynchings and beaten unconscious by other r…
73. Mani Arthur, founder of Black Cyclists Network (aka BCN)
Mani Arthur founded Black Cyclists Network - or BCN - in London in 2018. BCN started as grassroots cycling club with the aim of bringing together cyclists of colour, but in the five years since it ha…
72. Chris D'Aluisio probably designed one of your bikes
This week Anthony and James are joined by Specialized's concept engineer, Chris D'Aluisio, who might as well be called Specialized's in-house Willy Wonka. That's because two decades with the Big S an…
71. Ultra cyclist Emily Chappell on burn out and body image
In 2016, Emily Chappell was the first woman across the line in the Transcontinental Race, covering some 4000km and 50,000m of climbing in 13 days, 10 hours and 28 minutes. It was only the second time…
70. The Performance Chef, Alan Murchison
Alan Murchison is a Michelin-Starred chef. He's also a nutrition coach and cook to some of the world's top cyclists. But like all things in life, success is hard-won, and you can't just expect to kee…
69. Beryl Burton, Soviet spies and Eddy Merckx
Anthony and James are joined by author and sports journalist Jeremy Wilson, whose book Beryl Burton: In search of Britain's Greatest Athlete, won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022. …
68. Lael Wilcox can ride further than you (and faster)
Anthony and James are joined by ultra-distance cyclist Lael Wilcox, winner of the Trans Am Bike Race, Baja Divide record setter, Tour Divide record setter, Navad runner up and founder of Lael Rides A…
67. World's first BMX Freestyle gold medalist, Charlotte Worthington
Anthony and James are joined by Charlotte Worthington, Great Britain and the World's first women's Olympic BMX Freestyle gold medallist, and the first woman to land a 360-backflip in competition (che…
66. The truth behind ketones
Anthony and James are joined by Dr Latt Mansor, one sports sciences leading lights and lead researcher in the field of ketones. There is no such thing as a daft question when it comes to ride fuellin…
65. Mikel Delagrange and Salim Kipkemboi of the Amani Project
Anthony and James are joined by Mikel Delagrange and Salim Kipkemboi. Mikel is the founder of the Amani Project, which is bringing together initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity in cycling and c…
64. Ned Boulting loves the Tour de France
In 2003, Ned Boulting made the switch from darts and football to covering the Tour de France, and since then he's become the voice of Le Tour, alongside David Millar. Here Ned looks back over two dec…
63. Jack UltraCyclist has climbed 760,656m since January
Jack Thompson is an Australian UltraCyclist who rides incredible distances, climbs incredible heights and raises incredible amounts of money. As inspirational cyclists go, he's up there, and he's doi…
62. Nick Littlehales, Team Sky's sleep coach
Nick Littlehales knows sleep. He knows how to sleep, when to sleep and why to sleep, and he's helped everyone from Team Sky to Manchester United adopt new methods for better rest. Want to know what t…
61. Sam Bewley loves Giants, hates motorbikes (sometimes)
Team BikeExchange-Jayco's Sam Bewley joins Anthony and James from Girona, a few weeks before calling time on a career than spanned 14 years and took him from racing at Livestrong under the tutelage o…
60. Svein Tuft, one of the toughest pro riders ever
Anthony find himself flying solo this week (just where is that James fella?) as he talks to Svein Tuft, the Canadian ex-pro of Garmin and GreenEdge fame, who once upon took time-trial titles all over…