NEVER STRAYS FAR

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Hosted by Ned Boulting with David Millar, as ever, by his side. The two talk about lots of things, although they never stray far from the core issue, bike racing. Expect guests from the racing world and some proper old school reporting from the road side. Sponsored by CHPT3 and The Road Book.

David Millar & Ned Boulting


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 396 EPISODES

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    The Never Strays Far podcast is a fantastic addition to The Cycling Podcast family. As a cycling fan myself, I resonate with the sentiment that this podcast encapsulates how many of us live and breathe the sport. It's not just about watching races, it's about exploring all aspects of cycling in our daily lives. What sets this podcast apart is the seamless integration of Ned Boulting and David Millar's personalities and perspectives. They bring a unique charm and humor to each episode that keeps fans like myself coming back for more.

    One of the best aspects of Never Strays Far is the chemistry between Ned and David. Their banter and camaraderie make it feel like you're listening in on a conversation between friends, discussing everything from race analysis to music choices. It's refreshing to hear their candid thoughts and insights, as they provide a deeper understanding of the sport beyond what you see on TV. Their ability to engage listeners with their storytelling skills is truly commendable.

    Additionally, the format of Never Strays Far adds another layer of enjoyment to the podcast. The morning show during the Giro was a brilliant way to start the day for fans like me who couldn't be at the race in person. It felt like being part of a community, sharing in the excitement and anticipation for each stage. I hope they continue this format for future races, as it adds an extra level of immersion into the world of cycling.

    However, one downside to Never Strays Far is its limited focus on specific races or topics within cycling. While it's understandable that certain episodes may revolve around bigger events like Grand Tours, it would be great to see more variety in terms of race coverage or discussion topics. Expanding beyond just road racing could also broaden its appeal to a wider range of cycling enthusiasts.

    In conclusion, Never Strays Far is a must-listen for any cycling fan looking for entertaining and insightful content beyond race recaps. Ned and David's chemistry, combined with their storytelling abilities, make for an engaging podcast experience that keeps fans like me coming back for more. While there is room for improvement in terms of diversifying race coverage and topics, the overall quality of the podcast is undeniable. I'm grateful to Ned, David, and The Cycling Podcast team for providing such enjoyable content that perfectly complements our love for the sport.



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    GIRO STAGE TWENTY-ONE: SIMON YATES AND GARFUNKEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 20:17


    Ned is tired. But that was a race for the ages.Final HOUR of Ned's Substack offer!Claim your BIKMO T-shirt and sign up here!Get ahead of the curve and stock up on TDF NSF Merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO EMERGENCY POD: DAY OF YATES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 19:59


    Ned and Jacopo can't quite believe what they witnessed.Final days of Ned's Substack offer!Claim your BIKMO T-shirt and sign up here!Get ahead of the curve and stock up on TDF NSF Merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE TWENTY: A SECOND ADOLESCENCE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 27:00


    Ned wakes up in a Soviet youth hostel, makes notes and leaves for work.Final days of Ned's Substack offer!Claim your BIKMO T-shirt and sign up here!Get ahead of the curve and stock up on TDF NSF Merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE NINETEEN: DANI MARTINEZ AND THE MATTER OF THE HORN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 24:58


    Ned dreams of waterfalls and musical Colombian climbing insect-men.Only three days of Ned's Substack sale remaining!Get BIKMO Covered!Merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE EIGHTEEN: DRIES DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 31:58


    Ned and catches up with an old who has an amazing story.Get BIKMO covered, support the pod and claim a free NSF BIKMO T-Shirt!Giro Merch still for sale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE SEVENTEEN: LET'S TRY AGAIN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 27:26


    REUPLOADED, BEACUSE ITUNES DIDN'T GRAB THE LAST ONENed wakes up with another ear worm. David and Pete dial in.Claim your AG1 offer here!Sign up to BIKMO and get a free NSF T-shirt!Our Giro editions are selling fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE SEVENTEEN: HEARTS AND BONES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 27:26


    Ned wakes up with another ear worm. David and Pete dial in.Claim your AG1 offer here!Sign up to BIKMO and get a free NSF T-shirt!Our Giro editions are selling fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE SIXTEEN: THE SMUGGLERS OF SEGA DI ALA AND OTHER STORIES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 22:40


    Ned is back from a wet run, intent on inflicting his earworm on you all.Get BIKMO covered!Get NSF Merch and support the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE FIFTEEN: GORICA, GORIZIA AND THE HAPPY GOAT OF GALLIO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 43:57


    Ned and Jacopo disintegrating a bit, basically. Plus donkeys, hens and cuckoos. And two bike races.Get your bikes covered by the best in the business, support the pod, and get a T-shirt!Primož may have stopped peeling his orange, but the Giro still has a week to run. Show your NSF/Giro love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE FOURTEEN: IT TOLLS FOR THEE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 29:01


    Ned has arrived at the Slovenian border.Redeem your BIKMO offer here!Peel along with Primož! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE THIRTEEN: BEHIND THE CAMERAS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 40:30


    Jacopo swears a bit. Ned talks to the TV man.BIKMO IS A FRIEND OF NSF!YOU LOVE MERCH! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE TWELVE: PO FACED

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 25:58


    Ned and Jacopo score heavily in a Mark Cavendish quiz.BIKMO! Get it here!Giro NSF T shirts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE ELEVEN: PAM'S PEOPLE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 28:34


    Chat Stevens dials in with breaking sponsorship news. Ned tours Pisa and then heads for the hills. Get your BIKMO T-Shirt!Check out out Giro merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE TEN: THE NEW POG

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 26:30


    David's in Girona, Pete's back on the IOM and Ned's in Pisa.Check out David's epic ride!Get yourselves BIKMO-covered and claim your free T shirt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO REST DAY TWO: IL MARE CALMO DELLA SERA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 19:45


    Ned goes to launderette to talk to himself.Sign up to BIKMO's award winning coverage and claim your free NSF T-Shirt!Peel Oranges with Primož. He really needs your help now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE NINE: FISHERS AND MEN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 34:02


    Pete dials in from Dunkirk, as Ned and Jacopo head into Siena to meet a fisherman.Claim your free NSF T-Shirt here!Get your Primož Orange Peeling T-Shirt here while he's still peeling! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE EIGHT: ANDREA VENDRAME DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 33:32


    Ned reports from stage 8 which will be won by Andrea Vendrame.NSF Giro Merch!Get your Bike BIKMO Covered and claim a free NSF T shirt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE SEVEN: THE LONGEST DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 23:58


    Ned and Jacopo have a story to tell.The Giro does too.Get on board with BIKMO and claim your free NSF T-Shirt: Use NSF25 at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE SIX: WALKING WITH JACOPO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 30:29


    Ned and Jacopo do intentional tourism.BIKMO does the best insurance. Get your NSF T-Shirt here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE FIVE: RIGHT OF APPEAL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 23:55


    Pete unexpectedly dials in to join David and Ned for the latest Papal news.Join the BIKMO movement, and claim your NSF T shirt here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE FOUR: VATICAN AND VUELTA NEWS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 21:06


    In possible the worst recording yet, David and Ned's link is terrible. Fortunately Lizzie and Owain Doull help out.Get your BIKMO T Shirt here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO REST DAY ONE: NEVER STRAYS BAROQUE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:36


    Time to hear from Jacopo, as the Giro team hit Italian soilSupport the POD, and protect your bike with BIKMO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE THREE: PRIMOŽ IN THE HEDGEROW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 37:25


    Back to old days as Ned and David host the Giro Breakfast PodGET ON BOARD WITH BIKMO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE TWO: THE CLARINET OF FORTUNE BLOWS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 29:42


    A Clarinet of fortune blows, as Lizzie checks in from Spain and Ned prepares to bid farewell to Tirana.BIKMO ARE THE BEST! SERIOUSLY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GIRO STAGE ONE: SURREAL SURREL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 34:12


    First our Giro morning shows! Except this one's a bit of a hybrid. But Owain Doull joins us, so that's good.Join the BIKMO family and get a T-shirt!New NSF GIRO Merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NEVER STRAYS TIRANA: THE GIRO AWAITS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 64:04


    Lizzie's racing in Spain, Pete's at home for a change and Ned's wandering around Albania.Claim your fantastic AG1 offer here!Wear your free NSF BIKMO T-shirt with pride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    COAST TO COAST IN ITALY, VIA THINGS: IL GIRO D'ABRUZZO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:38


    Ned tours Abruzzo and is mostly amazed at stuff. Then it all ends in squalor.Claim your BIKMO offer here! (PS They're the best there is) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NEVER MIND THE COBBLES: PARIS ROUBAIX, ROADSIDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 77:32


    Ned spends hours of his life staring at farmland. That's Paris Roubaix for you.Claim your BIKMO/NSF T shirt here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HOME, AWAY OR PETE: A NEW GAME, AND A FAMILIAR VOICE RETURNS (IT'S LIZZIE!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 46:13


    Yes, folks, the rider with 100% record at Paris Roubaix is back, the day before the big one.Claim your NSF/BIKMO T shirt here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NEVER STRAYS NINOVE: THE BLUE BIKE OF FLANDERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 66:43


    Ned got Flandered.GET YOUR BIKMO/NSF T-SHIRT!CLAIM YOUR AMAZING AG1 CAP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MILAN SAN REMO: A QUARTET OF COMMENTATORS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 52:52


    Ned discivers a Polish singer, (and Carlton Kirby, Chat Stevens and Brian Smith) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 8: SUNSHINE ON PETE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 41:07


    The sun shines on Pete as Vino drops in. The rest is chat.Claim your AG1 hat and support the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 7: TWO RACES IN ONE DAY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 32:30


    Ned and David do parkrun. Pete gets nostalgic.On the counter intuitivity of cycling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 6: LOST IN FRANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 30:46


    Pete eats a sandwich. Ned and David remember time spent in supermarkets.Check out David's cool Factor video with Matty Holmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 3: THE MAGA EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 28:42


    Ned and David actually talk about racing. It was THAT good.Redeem your exclusive Road Book offer, using the code NSFPARISNICE25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 4: CURSUS INTERRUPTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 33:37


    Pete checks in from a hailstorm. Ned and David watched in is astonishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 3: OF SOCKS AND MEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 34:39


    Pete is excited...Ned and David are examining socks.Follow Ned on Substack, why not.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 2: TAKE A BOW, SON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 31:05


    Pete checks in, as Ned and David psychoanalyse him remotely. Again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PARIS NICE STAGE 1: PLUS GRAVEL CHAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 32:09


    Pete's doing a real job. Ned and David, less so. It's Paris Nice, folks!Try AG1 and support the pod and your health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NEVER STRAYS BAHHHR! CAV DROPS IN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 53:18


    Pete leaves his phone in Cav's car. This has unforeseen consequences.Redeem your AG1 Offer here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MERCI À TOUS: A TALE OF KEVIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 52:21


    Ned starts off the day running up a slag heap, and finishes it looking at the same slag heap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TURN AROUND: A RACE IN REVERSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 42:40


    Another day in the rain. Man this is a hard race. At least there's Bonnie Tyler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CHEZ NENETTE: A PORT IN A STORM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 44:19


    The day that the Éoile de Bessèges fell apart. Saved by a pork rissole, and tipsy antiques dealer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HUNTED BY HELICOPTERS: ÉTOILE STAGE TWO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 56:54


    Not going to lie, there is more Nina Simone. But there's also Hugh Carthy and Luke Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FROM NÎMES WITH NINA: THE FIRST FRENCH STAGE RACE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 49:28


    Ned fulfils a long held ambition, and heads for Occitanie in February. Mark Cavendish shares his strange passion, and dials in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A FROOME WITH A VIEW: AND ALMOST A SCOOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 40:45


    David and Ned finally pin down Mr. Grey Tick, Chris Froome, who makes his NSF debut.Redeem your AG1 Offer here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ALTEA-GETHER NOW: THREE MEN IN SPAIN.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 46:35


    A chinwag about stuff in Spain, as David meets up with Pete and Ned.Order your AG1 offer here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    CHASING CEES: A DAY WITH ASTANA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 68:09


    Pete takes Ned on a pointless but very funny round trip, chasing and loosing Cees Bol. Then Alex Dowsett and David turn up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 HOURS IN ROUBAIX: A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 42:37


    With many thanks to special partners Van Rysel - Ned heads for the frozen North of France and returns with stories in abundance.Van Rysel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    YOU CAN CALL HIM AL: ITV'S ALTERNATIVE TOUR DE FRANCE COMMENTATOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 70:51


    In the first of a rash of new pods, Ned pops round for a long overdue chat with 2019 Tour de France commentator Al Murray.Get Your AG1 Offer here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    PETE'S KAZAKH QUIZMAS AND OTHER TALES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 57:41


    David, Pete and Ned catch up for a last gasp pod in 2024. Happy New Year, everyone!Try AG1 for 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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