Velo29 Podcast Series 3: Recent Episodes
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Series 3 in the popular Velo29 Pod Cast Series. We started the pod in lock down as a way to keep in touch with riders, update them about what is happening at Velo29 and our views on the World, not just specifc to Cycling. Series 3 comes at a time we are back in action with restirctions in place to make the events COVID safe. Loads of chat about the events and cycling in general in this most strangest of years!
Back with another pod, this week Rich and Joe catch up in the middle of a typically busy period, loads of big events taking place right now.
This episodes Meaty Topic is Female Cycling
Short and light hearted as always
After a break of nearly 6 months Rich and Joe are back with a new Podcast!
Where have they been, whats going on at Velo29 and what is coming up soon!
Tune in to a short light hearted listen as always!
Great to be back!
If you missed the first ever Velo29 Pod Cast from May 2021 then catch it here. An insightful dive into how Velo29 began.
Also a reflection upon how the World was in lock down 1 when Sportives were not allowed!
Rich and Joe chat about the infamous Tour of The Peak Sportive. It's history and what to expect. #velo29pod
After 4 great Sportives (one of which was rather cold!) Rich and Joe chat about whats been going on and whats coming up at Velo29!! #velo29pod
We are back!
At 07:30 on Sunday 11th April the first Sportive riders of 2021 departed from Stockport on their way to Sheffield and back!
After all this time it was amazing to be back in action.
Listen to the story in this week's pod with Rich and Joe
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1 full year after making our first event cancellation we are still here, still smiling and very excited to be selling out events!
A new Ultra Challenge 160 mile "FLAT" event in York - Lincoln - York coming up! Also news on Alpe du Zwift!
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**We have the green light from British Cycling, we have a full calendar, we'll see you on the road soon! Rich and Joe give us the full update as well as news on The Programme, Female Participation in Sportives and The Virtual Alpe du Zwift Sub-hour challenge!
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Following the update from Boris 22nd Feb 2021 and the easing of lock down restrictions Rich and Joe have an events update on what we know and are plans about getting back to our much loved events.
This week Rich and Joe explore the merrits of FTP. Is it helpful to be able to compare yourself agasint a Pro from the comfort of your own home?
Can you have fun whislt playing the numbers game?
Super relevant at this moment in time when so many of us are sat on our SMART trainers.
Back in lock down! We have had to cancel our January events. Catch the update and the usually positive chat with Rich and Joe
The Winter is no longer an off period so this week we chat about the merits of riding 12 months a year. Some tips and tricks on Winter riding, Rich's view about enjoying xmas and being at your best when it matters.
Rich has done his research this week, all the way back to the first audax ride in Italy in 1897. How Sportives made it in the UK. From the Fred to The Marmotte back in 1982. Insightful as always, even some French from Joe!
This week we chat about partnerships and announce the new title sponsor Busby DSN!
Rich and Joe are joined by David Birch from Busby DSN who explains why he’s so excited about the new partnership. Loads of benefits for Velo29 riders in another insightful pod!
A new event!! We've wanted to put a "Tour" on the calendar for years and this week Rich and Joe tell us all about the new for 2021 3 Days in Yorkshire Sportive.
A Prologue Time Trail, a Mountain Top closed road finish! Only at Velo29.
Loads of optimism about next year and all that is happening at Velo29.
As we slide into another lock down Velo29 look to inject some motivation, a goal and positivity into what could be a long winter!
Virtual Velo is the new off-line challenge, ride with us proxy and gain one of 3 great medals! 4,000 miles for GOLD, 3,000 miles for SILVER, 2,000 miles for BRONZE.
Some insight into Virtual Velo as well as the usual chat and merriment from Rich and Joe.
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The dynamic of Winter has changed at Velo29, no longer do we shut up shop in October and surface again in March at York.
Winter is a time with much opportunity to enjoy some great rides, perhaps even venture into racing at Croft!
This week we chat about what is on offer over the winter, how to tackle it and why any serious rider should have a bash at riding in a race!
The perhaps oddly named Cycling Episode! This week we get Rich's view on what it means to be a cyclist, has it changed over the years? Has the 2012 effect and move to a mainstream sport eaten into some of the "you're in the club" feeling just taking to the roads used to bring.
News on the Beast, The Programme and everything else that is happening at Velo29!
With much enthusiasm Rich and Joe take us through what 2021 will look like and how we've restructured the company to survive next year on the assumption the COVID crisis is much as it is today.
Some general cycling chit chat and some great news about what 2021 will have to offer!
The wheels keep turning on the Velo29 Sportives and this week takes us deep into Yorkshire for the brand new Great Yorkshire Sportive!
Rich and Joe reflect back onto the brilliant Daffodils Sportive before looking forward to this weekend's event.
The last full distance road event from Velo29 this year and as restrictions tighten who knows when the next will be!
Jumping straight into series 3 Rich and Joe pick up where series 2 left off with some insight into the Sportives we are currently running.
This week we cover the Daffodils, rescheduled from March due to the COVID crisis. Loads of excitement about the event as well as a bucket full of chat about all that is happening in the World of cycling