Podcast appearances and mentions of George Bennett

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest and final Bescot Beat of the season. They react to Wembley and the released and retained list. George looks at the positives in the squad, what the expectation is for next season, Mat Sadler's future and what will happen in the summer.

For the second half of our interview with legendary Journal/Sentinel reporter, Crocker Stephenson, we asked Crocker to share some of his stories that made an impact on him. He chose one particular story that, in his words, "made the biggest impact on me". It's an incredibly insightful story for many different reasons and centers around a burn survivor named George Bennett. The story focuses on his resilience during his journey back from a life-changing accident and teaches us what truly matters in life! Enjoy!

Watch on YouTube Rare earths have been much in the news of late, as the world begins to wake up to Chinese dominance in this particular market. But what are rare earths - are they rare, are they even earths? George Bennett, the chief executive of Rainbow Rare Earths, joins us to discuss the mining, processing, marketing and selling of rare earths, the different types of deposits, and what's real and what's not when it comes to the power politics and the hype that surrounds them.

George Bennett and Jonny Drury bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The Saddlers are off to Wembley, after getting the job done against Chesterfield. George and Jonny look at the superb display, and praise the players and manager for standing up to the pressure. And they discuss how they see Monday's final against Wimbledon unfolding.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a week away, the pair return to reflect on Walsall's superb away win at Chesterfield in their play-off semi-final first leg clash. They discuss how the Saddlers have picked themselves back up, and whether Mat Sadler deserves the praise as the result comes on the back of a dreadful end of the season run. And they look ahead to the huge second leg at the Bescot on Friday evening.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. With one game left to go Walsall look to have blown it - with the race for automatic promotion out of their hands. George and Jonny are joined by BBC Sport's Michael Beardmore to discuss the latest chapter in Walsall's downfall, as defeat on Saturday made it 13 games without a win. The result leaves Walsall needing results to go for them on the final day. They look at what has gone so wrong, the boos from the fans and why they are justified, Mat Sadler and what the reaction will be like if they do go up on Saturday!

George Bennett and Jonny Drury return for the latest Bescot Beat - as the tense promotion race heads towards a frantic conclusion. The Saddlers' winless run continued as they dropped out of the automatic promotion spots with just two games remaining. George and Jonny look at the bank holiday draws, what it means for the Saddlers and whether they can get themselves over the line ahead of a massive weekend at the top of the table.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest Bescot Beat. The boys look back at the defeat to Barrow and the mistakes that were made individually and collectively. Mat Sadler and Nathan Lowe are up for gongs, but is it more bitter than sweet at this stage? Can Walsall dust themselves down and finally get that all important first win? All your questions are answered and there's a full preview ahead of the clash with Harrogate Town.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. They are joined this week by BBC Senior Sport correspondent and die-hard Walsall fan Michael Beardmore. The boys discuss the weekend's defeat vs Port Vale and the ever-changing landscape of the promotion race. Can Walsall get back on track or are they on a slippery slope to the playoffs? George and Michael make their predictions for the final five games as well as answering supporters questions. There's also a full preview ahead of the trip to Barrow.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat podcast. In the latest episode, they are joined by BBC WM's Tom Marlow to discuss all things Saddlers, as they picked up two vital points in the first of their three game week against promotion rivals. Late goals were a theme, and they discuss how Walsall are digging in at the right time as other promotion contenders falter. They discuss Danny Johnson's huge strikes this season despite limited game time, and whether a point against Port Vale on Saturday would represent a successful week for Mat Sadler's men.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. It is set to be a huge week for the Saddlers, as they take on three of their promotion rivals in the space of seven days. They discuss the potentially defining week, reflect on the draw at Gillingham, look at the international break, and discuss which fringe players could be set for a big impact during the run in.

Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's latest milestones, including a $50 million investment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This funding reinforces Rainbow's strategic position as a leading rare earth producer, extracting critical minerals from phosphor gypsum waste in South Africa. Bennett highlighted the growing demand for rare earth elements, essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, and drones. With China dominating rare earth processing and rising geopolitical tensions, he stressed the urgent need for an independent supply chain to support North America, Europe, and key Asian markets. Rainbow is advancing its operations with the relocation of its pilot separation work to Johannesburg, where the company is refining its leaching process to achieve high-purity production. The definitive feasibility study remains on track for completion by the end of 2025, further strengthening Rainbow's market position. Bennett emphasized that Rainbow's planned production of 2,000 tons of high-value rare earth oxides will be a major step toward diversifying the global supply chain, reducing dependence on Chinese processing, and ensuring a sustainable, high-margin alternative for critical mineral resources. #proactiveinvestors #rainbowrareearthslimited #lse #rbw #otc #rbwrf #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #CriticalMinerals #GreenMining #RainbowRareEarths #SupplyChain #USInvestment #TechMaterials

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. George and Jonny reflect on the Bromley result, the tense race for promotion and the favour from Tranmere on Saturday! George looks at the changes in selection and Walsall need to do to address their rocky form. And the big discussion comes from the international break, as Mat Sadler's side decline the change to postpone Saturday's trip to Gillingham despite having players away with their countries. Will it pay off or not? Jonny and George discuss!

Nathan Judah and George Bennett bring you the latest Walsall podcast. It was another worrying defeat for the Saddlers who still maintain top spot in League Two. But the gap continues to close - the boys discuss whether Walsall can hold their nerve. Have the loanees been a disappointment and does recruitment need to change? Is it time to give key players a rest or do they stick with what they've got? Plus all the build-up to the huge game with Bromley!

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a week away, the pair reflect on Walsall's rocky form with their lead at the top cut to just two points! George looks at what has been the difference, with the Saddlers having picked up just two wins from ten games. He talks about the mood of the fans, what needs to change, and points out some of the positives for the Saddlers supporters. They answer a few of your questions and look ahead to Saturday's clash with Grimsby, on a weekend that could have a big say in the promotion race.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. They reflect on a return to winning ways, as Walsall ended their rotten run of form with a 3-1 win over Chesterfield. They discuss the impact of new signings, an unsung hero in the Saddlers camp and the need to kick off a run again as they chase promotion.

George Bennett and Jonny Drury return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. They reflect on the latest results in a run that has seen the league leaders go five without a win. They discuss what has gone wrong, what has changed and how Mat Sadler can turn it all round!

James speaks to George Bennett of Sandy Lane Farm. George came back to the family farm after a career in IT and has built something pretty special. We talk about going to scale and building a growing operation and sales infrastructure that allows them to run an extremely slick 400-strong veg box scheme and on-site farm shop. George discusses implementing and improving processes and systems throughout the farm, harnessing the natural environment as well as opportunities provided by data analysis and technology. We go into detail about Growing Good, a sales platform and software package that George co-founded. We also discuss the farm's social media, which really sets an example for the sector. George stresses the importance of delegation and talks about finding great people to make the machine work, even when he's not around. There is so much gold in this one, so let's get to it.This podcast is brought to you by the Organic Growers Alliance, the UK's only grower-led organisation providing technical and practical advice and support on organic growing. For more information about the OGA head to www.organicgrowersalliance.co.uk and become a member.More about James Butterworth and Cotswold Market Garden: https://www.cotswoldmarketgarden.co.uk/This project is part-funded by our podcast partner Ooooby, and our show sponsors ReAgTools, Vital Seeds, and the Biodynamic Agricultural College. We also rely on the generosity of listeners to keep this project going - if you like what you hear and want to hear more of it, please consider donating to our Patreon page on a monthly basis. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheOrganicGrowerPodcast

Nathan Judah and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. It was a late night if you were a Walsall fan with the club making deals up to the final minute. The boys discuss Deadline Day and the window as a whole. The draw with Salford is disussed and there's a full preview ahead of the trip to Colchester.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The boys reflect on a first defeat for the Saddlers since October - as they went down 3-0 at Bradford. They look at the defeat, George discusses why it is just a bump in the road, and why it could again spark a long unbeaten run. George also looks at the signing of Nathan Wheatley and whether he could be he right replacement for Nathan Lowe. They also discuss the last week of the transfer window and look ahead to the midweek trip to Fleetwood.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The boys discuss another magnificent win from the record breakers, even without their talisman. What's the latest movings in the January window and can Walsall hang onto their best players? All your questions are answered and there's a full preview ahead of the trip to Bradford City.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with a new episode of the Bescot Beat. In this latest episode, they are joined by BBC journalist and Walsall fan Michael Beardmore, as things go from strength to strength on the field for Mat Sadler's men. They reflect on the 5-1 mauling of Tranmere as Walsall went 12 points clear at the top of League Two. They look at Jamille Matt's stunning display - but also discuss the disappointing news of Nathan Lowe's recall to his parent club. The transfer window is also high on the agenda and they look ahead to a trip to Peterborough in the EFL Trophy, as well as Saturday's league clash with MK Dons.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat! In the first episode of 2025 - the boys look at the stream of positivity coming out of the Bescot with Walsall sitting ten points clear at the top of the table. They discuss the seven game winning run, promotion and the news Mat Sadler has penned a new contract at the club. George reflects on Sadler's reign, looks at Nathan Lowe's form and they answer your burning questions. (This week's episode is now back on Soundcloud! Thanks for sticking with us Saddlers fans. The three missing episodes will be re-uploaded to Soundcloud and other podcast providers in due course)

George Bennett describes how Elijah's encounter with God described in 1 Kings 19:9-18 demonstrates how the Lord relates to zealous believers — but not exclusively.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat! This week, they reflect on the draw with Crewe and the victory over Shrewsbury. They discuss how Mat Sadler's squad is awash with depth, and look at how much of an impact George Hall could make when he breaks into the Saddlers side.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. In this week's episode, they reflect on a superb day in the FA Cup and the late win over Bolton. They talk Jamie Jellis (again), what Mat Sadler is doing at the Bescot, contracts, internationals and look ahead to what could be a real defining period in Walsall's season.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat podcast. In this week's episode, they reflect on the 0-0 draw at Accrington Stanley, the positives, and the away form. George previews the FA Cup tie with Bolton and looks at whether Mat Sadler will go strong. And they also debate whether Nathan Lowe deserves an England youth re-call.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. After a few weeks away, the boys are back to discuss the Saddlers' top form. They discuss loan successes, Jamie Jellis, Jamille Matt, strength in depth and whether Mat Sadler's men are genuinely title contenders.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett are back with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The boys discuss how Walsall went from the highs of topping the table and the 4-0 win over Colchester - to the lows of a 6-2 mauling at the hands of Fleetwood on Tuesday. They look at what went wrong and what changes could be made for this Saturday's game.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. They boys analyze the excellent win at Salford and discuss the star performers on the day. Is this the start of a special season? There's a full preview as Walsall welcome Premier League opposition on Tuesday night and a look ahead to the clash with Colchester.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Becot Beat. The boys breakdown the excellent home win over Bradford as well as discussing some good news on the injury front. There's a full preview ahead of the home EFL trophy clash with Fulham U21 and the trip to Salford.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you the latest episode of the Bescot Beat following the 1-0 defeat at MK Dons. The boys discuss what went wrong on the day and how Walsall's away form will have to improve if they want to contend this season. Can some Saddlers returnees reclaim their place and could the club still make an addition despite the transfer window being shut. All your questions are answered and there's a full preview ahead of the home clash with Bradford City.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return with the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. The boys are joined by Yellow Ribbon Podcast duo Rob Petrucco and Harley Sheldon to look at two more top results from Mat Sadler's men. They reflect on the win over Cheltenham and penalty victory against Birmingham City in the EFL Trophy. They also discuss the impact of Nathan Lowe and similarities to another former Walsall loan favourite, answer your questions and look back on some stunning Walsall goals from down the years.

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the latest episode of the Bescot Beat. This week they are joined by Saddlers fan Darren Fellows to reflect on the superb 4-0 win away at Swindon. They talk Josh Gordon, Albert Adomah, Ryan Stirk, as well as looking at new loan signing Reyes Cleary. George introduces a new Dave's Deep Retro Dive segment, which brings back chilling memories for Jonny. And they look ahead to the midday kick off at Tranmere on Saturday

Jonny Drury and George Bennett return for the new episode of the Bescot Beat. After the season curtain raiser, the boys look back on the opening day victory, and reflect on penalty win over Exeter in the EFL Cup. They look at the impact of Jamie Jellis and his start to life in the side, as well as the good defensive foundations being laid at the Bescot. George looks at Douglas James-Taylor's sparkling form for Drogheda and they answer all your questions.

George Bennett and Nathan Judah bring you a brand new season of the Bescot Beat. The boys discuss pre season and where they think Walsall are short. Who needs to step up and what youngsters could make a big difference. There a full preview of the clash with Morecambe and the change to win a brand new shirt.

George Bennett continues our summer Elders Sermon Series in Hebrews 11 with “Heroes of Faith, Part IV.”

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP In this week's Life in the Peloton pod, I'm taking a dive into the topic of ketones. Ketones arrived in the peloton just a few years ago, and to many people they are seen as a sort of wonder fuel, but to others they are still a grey area supplement. To get stuck into the subject I was lucky enough to chat to Michael Brandt, the co-founder and CEO of H.V.M.N, the ketone partner for team Visma Lease A Bike. Michael is a pretty handy athlete himself (with a 2:40 marathon time!), an all-round endurance sports nut and is one of the leading voices on the subject. In a similar way to when electrolytes first became commonly used in sports drinks just a few decades ago, Michael believes that it is only a matter of time before ketones are seen and used in the same light. As a pro rider I had previous experience using ketones at races and talking to Michael allowed me to finally be able to break down what the product really does and the science behind how and why they work. Michael also helps tackle the questions around the perceived taboo around ketones and gives some interesting insight as to why he thinks this came about in the first place. I also caught up with a good mate of mine George Bennett, who was fresh off the back of a very hard Volta Catalunya and was happy to chat about what ketone use is like for the guys inside the peloton. Having been a professional for over a decade in some of the world's biggest and best teams, George is perfectly placed to explain the way that the trends have changed in the bunch with ketone use in the past few years, and to recount his own experiences using the supplement. It is an interesting subject, that needs more attention as we seek to understand what keeps the peloton improving and pushing the limits of performance. Whether you know a little or a lot about ketones, it is definitely worth giving the pod a listen to see how they are being received and used in today's professional peloton. And if that is not enough, then as an added bonus, the team at HVMN have an offer for all Life in the Peloton listeners with a whopping 30% offer for orders when you use the code LIFEINTHEPELOTON with your order! Cheers! Mitch  

Another bike race, another Tadej Pogačar exhibition. The Slovenian didn't just win the Volta a Catalunya, one of cycling's toughest week-long stage races, he completely annihilated the opposition.Pogačar's only 25, but already he counts 69 victories on his palmarès, including two Tours de France and five Monuments. Is there anything he can't do? Is he now knocking on the door of eternal greatness?We put that question to the man himself in Catalonia, where Pogačar tells us that he's stepped up a level this year and is now going into every race determined to win, and always with a smile on his face.We also also hear from George Bennett and Guillaume Martin, who admit that the rest of the peloton are now racing for second place almost every time Pogačar takes to the start line.We also look ahead to this Sunday's Tour of Flanders, where there's also one name on everyone's lips, that of two-time champion Mathieu van der Poel. With Pogačar not defending his title and Wout van Aert and Jasper Stuyven now sidelined by broken collarbones sustained in this week's Dwars door Vlaanderen, the world champion is the outstanding favourite for a third Ronde success.We hear from Mads Pedersen, Michael Matthews, Jordi Meeus and Matteo Trentin on if and how Van der Poel can be beaten.And, finally, as Tour de France Femmes goes from strength to strength, what is happening with the British women's scene? Cycling Weekly's Tom Thewlis reveals the latest on the Women's Tour of Britain, which now, of course, has former Ineos team manager Rod Ellingworth as its race director.After a period when it appeared that the Women's Tour might not take place in 2024, there are growing reasons for optimism, with a route taking shape that includes two opening stages in Wales.We also speak to Ford Ride London Classique technical director Kevin Nash on the strides being made by that three-day May race, and hear from Britain's emblematic road racer Lizzie Deignan, who highlights the continued growth and wider popularity of women's racing in Britain and how the scene has changed since she won silver in the road event at the 2012 London Olympics.This podcast is brought to you with the support of our sponsor, Saddle Skedaddle.Support the show

In this new episode, we chat with George Bennett, CEO of Rainbow Rare Earths, who aims to be a forerunner in the establishment of an independent and ethical supply chain of the rare earth elements that are driving the green energy transition with projects in South Africa, East Africa, and Brazil. George has over 25 years of experience in mining, finance, and management, leading a number of mining companies including Shanta Gold and OreCorp, and also established DMD Engineering which built mineral processing plants and mine infrastructure before selling this to Foster Wheeler. He gives us an overview of Rainbow Rare Earths, what they have achieved to date, and where he is going to take the company moving forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rainbow Rare Earths aims to establish an independent and ethical supply chain of rare earth elements driving the green energy transition. George Bennet, with his extensive experience in mining finance and management, leads Rainbow Rare Earths with a strong team including key technical director Dave and chief metallurgist Chris. Rainbow Rare Earths is developing projects in South Africa, East Africa, and Brazil, focusing on extracting rare earths from phosphogypsum stacks with high-grade rare earths. The US government's Development Finance Corporation has earmarked $50 million for equity financing into Rainbow's Phalaborwa project, showcasing strong support for the company. Rainbow Rare Earths anticipates profitability even in the current market conditions, with plans for production to start in late 2026 and a strong focus on building an independent supply chain outside of China. BEST MOMENTS "We are very keen on trying to build this independent supply chain outside of China." "We believe we'll be the lowest OPEX cost of any project in the world, even below the Chinese, apparently."  "We've also seen a slight slowdown in wind turbine generation. Once again, that will have to pick up quite strongly to meet those demands."  "We believe that subsidies will have to come back in from European and even US governments to drive this take-up of EVs."  VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainbow-rare-earths/  X: https://twitter.com/RainbowREarths  Website: www.rainbowrareearths.com Email: cathym@rainbowrareearths.com  | rainbowrareearths@tavistock.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first-world to third-world countries from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace. CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics. 

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP We've got a bumper edition of Talking Luft for you this week, as I had the chance to hit up the 2024 World Tour peloton with some of our favourite - and most important, questions from the show, at the Tour Down Under. The TDU starts are famously laid back, so it was the perfect place for me to mill about and get some answers from some World Tour heavyweights, lightweights and everything in-between. We've got the likes of Bernie Eisel, Bauke Mollema, Dan McLay, George Bennett, Danny Van Poppel and Kellan O'Brien, to name just a few of the amazing group that we got for this pod. I hit them up with the big racing issues of course; what are the best (and worst) parts of a race, and why? What is it like starting the season Down Under - and why is it so good? Being Talking Luft, I also cross examined the guys on some key style issues like, how do you wear your casquette? And shoes, black or white? You'd think that in 2024 everyone would know not to wear their cap swimming hat style, or not to choose black shoes and white socks… but you'd be surprised! As always this was a really fun one to make, with some great names from the peloton. Have a listen, enjoy and judge the sock choices as harshly as you like! Cheers! Mitch

Dougie Rankine (Editor of Truck & Driver Magazine) and special guest George Bennett (the first ever Truck & Driver Editor) catch up on this weekly podcast for lorry drivers. Please subscribe to the Truck & Driver Podcast so that you never miss an episode and keep up-to-date with the latest news at truckanddriver.co.uk

Dougie Rankine (Editor of Truck & Driver Magazine) and special guest George Bennett (the first ever Truck & Driver Editor) catch up on this weekly podcast for lorry drivers. Please subscribe to the Truck & Driver Podcast so that you never miss an episode and keep up-to-date with the latest news at truckanddriver.co.uk

Dan Jones made a name for himself in the cycling world through his work with Orica-GreenEdge producing videos such as their famous Backstage Pass series, many of which went viral and rocketed the team into the mainstream spotlight. Dan now has a podcast called The Social Distance Podcast which he hosts with George Bennett & Sam Bewley. This is a hilarious interview with a genuinely great guy who is also a huge cycling fan. Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Our other sponsor today is HVMN. To avail of 20% off Ketone-IQ go to www.hvmn.com/roadman and use the code "roadman" at checkout. The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter Want to watch interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com Follow my journey on Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/145186 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roadman.cycling Follow us on LinkedIn --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roadman-cycling-podcast/message

On Friday, the 21 October 2022, I gave a talk at the Museum of Wigan Life titled 'Roy Francis, George Bennett, race and rugby league' as one of the museum's Black History Month events. The talk looks at the lives of the two players, examines the impact of the 1919 racist riots on their lives and the sport, and for the first time reveals how George Bennett was excluded from the 1936 Lions tour to Australia because of racism. For more on the history of rugby and the other football codes, take a look at www.rugbyreloaded.com (where you can find the links for this episode) and follow me on Twitter at @collinstony

Rapha presents Life in the Peloton! Strava, the social networking app that tracks physical activity, has become a phenomenon in the cycling world, with ‘taking Segments‘ and ‘giving Kudos‘ becoming part of everyday cycling chat. Strava was something that I completely ignored as a professional. It didn't exist when I was a young rider, and as I already uploaded my training for my coach and my team, and I raced people for a living, I just wasn't interested in another way to be competitive or to measure my work.  This all changed when I retired, and I've found myself not only pretty active on Stravabut also really interested in how people use it.  For this episode, I thought I'd try to break right down what Strava is, how it works, how people use it and why. I wanted to understand it better and I also find out what the guys in the pro peloton currently think about it.  I started with my old mate Mark O'Brien who, post-career, has become a self-confessed ‘KOM hunter' in Melbourne. Mark is also a coach and was great at breaking down the nuts and bolts of how it all works and why so many people enjoy using it.  I also spoke to two current professional cyclists, who I thought would have interesting point of views on Strava.  The first was Jay Vine. To me, Jay seems like a poster boy for the Strava generation. Even before he was a pro Jay had a reputation built on taking some pretty famous KOMs around Girona, and as he admits himself he has never known cycling without Strava being a part of it. Jay spoke about how he used Strava to help his career, how he now thinks about some of his famous KOMs and his current use of Strava in training. For a different take, I also spoke to George Bennett. George has been a pro for twelve years, and he really comes from the old school of bike racing. He also, like myself, always considered race results to be the ‘real' measure of ability and not just a time on an online leaderboard. But even George, it turns out, is a fan of Strava. I picked his brains about what he likes about it and what benefits he sees from using it alongside his training and life as a pro.  I enjoy using Strava these days and I know a lot of cyclists of all abilities do too. I found it fascinating to open my eyes up a bit more about it, and I hope you guys all get something from it too! Cheers,  Mitch Listen Listen & subscribe to this series on the Life in the Peloton website, at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, Youtube or your favourite pod app. Show Notes . . . This episode is brought to you by Rapha, makers of the world's finest cycling clothing & accessories and the worlds largest cycling club, RCC. Find out more about Rapha: their kit, their club, their events and awesome clubhouses at rapha.cc. . . . Merch The last of our T-shirt collab with Çois Cycling for the Tour de France are available online! Shop now exclusively at coiscycling.com Talking Luft casquettes: The first release of our new Talking Luft cap has now sold out. Stay tuned for the next drop this week. Get ready for next year's cobbles with our Paris-Roubaix Cap. Jump over to our online shop to grab one. Shop LITP casual Merch anytime online at our store. From casual caps to mugs, embroidered tees, logo tees, sweaters and much more.. Keep in touch Find all our episodes, LITP news and merch on our website www.lifeinthepeloton.com Listen on all good podcast apps, and now on Youtube. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @lifeinthepeloton Twitter: @lifeinthepelo    

Rapha presents Talking Luft! Talking Luft is back for another week of cycling style, culture, rituals & bit of life off the bike. Following on from my Tour de France Femmes episode last week, I sat down with a teammate of theirs, British rider for EF Education Tibco SVB, Lizzy Banks. And this was one hilarious chat. As you'll hear Lizzy was a laugh to chat to and had some fantastic stories to tell. We chat caps, bucket hats, aero hair styles, kit style, rice vs. pasta, race breakfasts, the best of curries, best & worst moments in a race, unplugging on the bike and, a first for the podcast – a war story that ends in victory! All that, plus a whole lot more. This was a great laugh and I hope you enjoy the listen. Stay tuned next week for my ‘Ultimate Strava' episode as I unpack everything Strava with George Bennett, Mark O'Brien and Jay Vine. Cheers, Mitch Photo: Ashley & Jered Gruber Listen Listen & subscribe to this series on the Life in the Peloton website, at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GooglePlay, Stitcher, Youtube or your favourite pod app. Show Notes . . . This episode is brought to you by Rapha, makers of the world's finest cycling clothing & accessories and the worlds largest cycling club, RCC. Find out more about Rapha: their kit, their club, their events and awesome clubhouses at rapha.cc. . . . Merch The last of our T-shirt collab with Çois Cycling for the Tour de France are available online! Shop now exclusively at coiscycling.com Talking Luft casquettes: The first release of our new Talking Luft cap has now sold out. Stay tuned for the next drop in the coming weeks. Loved the Roubaix stage at the tour? Get ready for next year's cobbles with our Paris-Roubaix Cap. Jump over to our online shop to grab one. Shop LITP casual Merch anytime online at our store. From casual caps to mugs, embroidered tees, logo tees, sweaters and much more.. Keep in touch Find all our episodes, LITP news and merch on our website www.lifeinthepeloton.com Listen on all good podcast apps, and now on Youtube. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @lifeinthepeloton Twitter: @lifeinthepelo        

Welcome to Episode #344 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Endurance News Tour de France Standings A Chaotic Stage 10 With Protestors Wout van Aert gives fan the Green Jersey What's new in the 303 Boulder Peak Recap Upcoming Races Video of the Week  TO wins Boulder Peak in 2011   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   2022 Tour de France and standings Stage 12 Thomas Pidcock, Ineos, Yellow Kobe Gossens, Intermarche, Green Antony Perez, Cofidis, Polka Dot Thomas Pidcock, Ineos, White   Notables, Chris Froome, Tadej, Sepp Stage 11 Jonas Vinnegard, Jumbo       Tour de France officials drag protesters off the road during chaotic stage 10 Senior officials from the Tour de France organisation were seen dragging climate crisis protesters into a ditch during the 10th stage of the race from Morzine to Megève .   Despite being chained together around the neck, a small group of young protesters were dragged off the race route by tour officials. At around 36 kilometres from the finish, on a section of straight road, the protesters sat on the course and set off red flares. The stage breakaway and peloton were both halted until the road was cleared.   Climate activists from the Derniere Renovation movement said: “Since the government doesn't care about the climate crisis, we need to come and take over the Tour de France to refocus attention on what matters for our survival. We need to make our government react as they lead us to the slaughterhouse.   “Non-violent disruption is our last chance to be heard and avoid the worst consequences of global warming,” the group said.   The Tour de France organisers, ASO, declined to comment on the protest. Commentating on the scene on an in-race motorbike, Sir Bradley Wiggins told Eurosport viewers: “It really was going off. It was quite crazy. A lot of people getting quite angry, some of the directeur sportifs got out the cars, stuck a boot in.”   The Derniere Renovation group was responsible for an interruption at the French Open tennis, when a protester jumped on to the court and tied herself to the net, wearing a T-shirt saying: “We have 1,028 days left”. In the Tour protest, they were seen wearing T-shirts stating: “We have 989 days left”.   The Tour has long been the target of protests but this took place against the backdrop of the race organisers pledging their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. This year's “road book”, the manual given to all those working on the race, states that the Tour is “resolutely committed to being an increasingly eco-responsible organisation.”   In 2020, during the pandemic Tour, the race was criticised by recently elected “green” mayors in some of France's major cities. The mayor of Lyon, Gregory Doucet, described the Tour as “macho and polluting” and lacking an environmental conscience, and there have been multiple calls for the race to further reduce its carbon footprint.   The final outcome of the race itself was put into doubt when the race leader Tadej Pogacar's UAE Emirates team were hit by two Covid‑19 positive tests, just 48 hours after all riders in the peloton were tested and declared free of the virus.   George Bennett, one of the defending champion's key mountain support riders, and teammate Rafal Majka, both tested positive on Tuesday morning in Morzine. Bennett withdrew from the race while Majka was allowed to continue racing on the grounds that he was asymptomatic.   On Saturday another of Pogacar's team, Vegard Stake Laengen, also tested positive and withdrew. The eight-man team with which Pogacar started in Copenhagen is now reduced to six, with Majka's continuation uncertain.   “As per our internal protocols, Majka was tested for Covid-19 and returned a positive result this morning,” the UAE Emirates team said in a statement.   “He is asymptomatic and analysing his PCR, [we] found he had a very low risk of infectiousness, similar to the case of Bob Jungels [the AG2R Citroen rider who tested positive in Copenhagen] earlier in the race.” The Australian rider Luke Durbridge (Team BikeExchange) also tested positive and was withdrawn from the race.   ASO moved to restrict media access to the team buses, or the paddock, saying that “only representatives of the UCI (jury, commissaires, anti-doping), the teams' staff and the organisation's personnel supervising the teams will have access to the paddock”. Access to the finish lines, for the media, remains unchanged.   Magnus Cort Nielsen of the EF Education-EasyPost team won the stage in a photo finish from Nicholas Schultz, a teammate to the absent Durbridge. Lennard Kämna, of Bora Hansgrohe, one of the day's breakaways, moved to within 11 seconds of the race leader Pogacar but is expected to drop back in the next 48 hours, which includes summit finishes at Alpe d'Huez and the Col du Granon.   Van Aert gives Tour de France green jersey to fan who lent him a pump Stage 11 of the Tour de France was a big day for Jumbo-Visma, who claimed the race lead with Jonas Vingegaard, but the day was even bigger for one lucky spectator on the roadside of the Col du Granon.   Wout van Aert was coming back down the Col du Granon from the finish of stage 11 of the Tour de France after the podium ceremony for the points classification - which he leads by a huge margin - and had a slow leak in his tyre and no Jumbo-Visma mechanic in sight.   The Belgian stopped during the descent to his team bus and some cyclists quickly offered up a frame pump so Van Aert could add some air to his tubeless tyre.   In thanks, Van Aert gave one cyclist the green jersey off his back - literally telling him to unzip the back of the podium version of the green jersey and have it as a souvenir.   The moment was captured by Italian journalist and cyclist Michele Pelacci who is riding in the Alps with his brother and watching the Tour from the roadside. He works for a number of Italian media including the Alvento magazine and the official Giro d'Italia podcast called GIROglifici.   He admitted he wasn't quick enough to get Van Aert's green jersey but captured the moment and shared photographs on Twitter.   “My brother punctured and we stopped at the side of the road to change the inner tube. Guess who stopped after five minutes? Wout van Aert," Pelacci wrote on Twitter.   "I said: Hey Wout, there's liquid coming out of your wheel. He looked at me stupidly and explained it was tubeless. He asked for a pump and an English guy offered him one. Wout told him: ‘You're a hero' and said: ‘I've got something for you, take the green jersey off my back, it's yours'.   “What did I learn from it all? Be the first to pass a pump to Wout van Aert because in exchange he could give you a special souvenir.”   Pro cycling is unique in how close fans can get to the riders and spectators clamour for discarded bidons. But to receive such a valuable keepsake is hors-categorie.   'A brilliant day' Van der Poel and Van Aert attacking during stage 11 of the Tour de France   Van der Poel and Van Aert attacking during stage 11 of the Tour de France (Image credit: Getty Images) Van Aert was likely in a generous mood because of his team's success on the day.   He attacked from kilometre zero, drawing out a breakaway and, after snatching some more points in the intermediate sprint, came back to help the team in its assault on race leader Tadej Pogačar.   Van Aert pulled Primož Roglič back to the yellow jersey group after the Slovenian had put in several stinging attacks, coming up and past the group like a high-speed train.   On the final climb, Vingegaard hardly needed his teammates as he leapt away with 4.5km to go to win the stage and snatch the race lead.   "It was a really big day, we prepared for this day - you could see we were all ready to give it a go and attack the yellow jersey," Van Aert said after the podium ceremony.   "It was not easy, I was in front ready to help Jonas and Primož toward the Granon, but apparently Tadej Pogačar could chase down the guys all the time. So at that moment, I thought it was going to be hard to do something. But I think because Laporte and I at the beginning of the stage we made him suffer already early on. That's why Jonas could break away on the final climb."   Van Aert's breakaway started with a familiar friend - fellow cyclocross racer Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) set aside their rivalry to help pull the breakaway clear only to be dropped on the first climb, the Lacets de Montvernier.   "The plan was to be in the breakaway and be the rider out front. That Mathieu was on my wheel was a nice surprise, it will be really cool pictures. We did a really fast first 30k, I really enjoyed it.   "Again I could take the points in the intermediate sprint, so a perfect day but especially for GC this was a brilliant day." For the fan who received his green jersey, it was undoubtedly an even more brilliant day.     What's New in the 303: Boulder Peak Sunday The Boulder Peak Triathlon was last Sunday. Raced with Lauren, her boyfriend Reed Henderson, Matt Emmet and Tom Beal. Also saw that Tim Hola was on the start list and talked to him for a while in transition. Tim won the 45-49 AG. He looks so fit and is racing Norseman on August 6th. Saw Sasha Underwood and Kirsten Smith. Kirsten passed me on the run heading up the first hill.     https://303cycling.com/the-everyday-elite-panel-to-benefit-world-bic/ Presented by Skratch Labs in Boulder, CO and benefitting the World Bicycle Relief, on Thursday, August 11th starting at 5:30pm – The Everyday Elite Panel will feature four elite-level athletes. You'll get to hear how they balance nutrition, performance, and their relationship between food and their bodies. Other topics will include balancing training and racing at optimal performance while listening to your body's needs and how to rid yourself of diet culture. Panelists include 4x Obstable Racing World Champion and Attorney Amelia Boone, US Air Force Captain and Figure Universe Star Leah Meyer, 2020 Olympian and American Long Distance Runner Jake Riley, and Skratch Labs Co-Founder Dr. Allen Lim.   Price of admission is $25 ($15 for students) and includes a raffle ticket towards great prizes, heavy appetizers, and hard seltzer. Tickets can be purchased HERE.   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: Watch Tim O'Donnell win the 2011 Boulder Peak Triathlon       Upcoming Guests:    Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2022  starts in Eidfjord, Norway, on Saturday, 6 August 2022, at 05:00 am. Our friend Tim Hola is one of 290 athletes racing. He's going to join us after his race to tell us about the experience.   Norseman is a point to point race. It is 226km from the start to the finish.  There are no shortcuts! You should plan on staying in or near Eidfjord up until race day and move camp to the Gausta during the race for your post race stay. The finisher ceremony will be held at Gaustablikk Høyfjellshotell.When planning your travel to and from the race keep in mind the following: The start is 150km from Bergen and 322km from Oslo Airport. While the finish is 367km from Bergen and 230km from Oslo. If you are flying in from abroad both Bergen end Oslo are good alternatives. Oslo will have more flights.For more information and links to very  useful resources, go to  www.nxtri.com/getting-here-staying-here   Mark Allen. 6x IRONMAN World Champion, GOAT, The Grip, ESPN Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, First Olympic Distance World Champion, USA Triathlon and Ironman Hall of Fames.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

After a less-than-impressive McDonalds in Albertville, Brad and Matt sit down at a hotel to discuss an eventful Stage 10, just metres away from a flip-flop wearing Wout van Aert.It was Magnus Cort Nielsen who secured a very richly-deserved victory, but did Tadej Pogacar try, and fail, to lose the yellow jersey?It was also a day of non-sporting headlines. First, as Covid returned to haunt the peloton with Pogacar losing key team-mate George Bennett.And second, as climate change protesters forced a halt to the race. Brad was on the scene on the bike and reflects on what he saw.Finally, we look ahead to a “big, big day” on Wednesday with the Galibier awaiting the riders, and Brad and Matt discuss what Mark Cavendish's options could be after Patrick Lefevere let slip he will be leaving at the end of the season….The Bradley Wiggins Show is edited by Chris Watts.Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

the Tour de France. We also get insights from Team UAE's George Bennett who chats about what they are expecting from Wout Van Aert and the Jumbo Visma team this week.