Podcasts about indian pacific wheel race

In this podcast, Bridie O'Donnell, Christophe Mallet, David McKenzie and Matthew Keenan wrap up the Santos Tour Down Under and talk about the Herald Sun Tour, the summer or Cycling, and the cancellation of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.

Lamri Adjis is speciaal vanuit Nederland overgekomen om mee te doen aan de Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2024, een fietstocht van Perth naar Sydney. De Rotterdammer is een ervaren fietser en houdt van avontuur, maar de Australische wegen blijken iets te avontuurlijk. Door gevaarlijke situaties met roadtrains, en zelfs een ongeluk waarbij een andere deelnemer is overleden, heeft hij besloten af te stappen.

In der heutigen Episode erweitern wir im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes unseren Horizont und tauchen in eine andere Größenordnung von Ultra Radrennen im unsupported Bereich ein:Der mittlerweile in Griechenland lebende Steffen Streich erzählt Straps und Flo von seinen Erlebnissen bei den längsten Ultra Bikepacking Events, die der Sport zu bieten hat:Als Einstieg in die Langstrecke hat sich Steffen nach vielen Lizenzrennen in seinen jungen Jahren gleich das TCR ausgesucht. Es war damals die erst zweite Austragung, und auch wenn das TCR heute noch sehr nah am ursprünglichen Format ist, hat sich einiges geändert.Beim Trans Africa Bike Race konnte Steffen 2015 erstmals als Sieger das Ziel erreichen, woraufhin das TransAM als nächste Herausforderung auserkoren wurde. Dieses Rennen erinnert an das RAAM, oder könnte das unsupported Pendant dazu sein. Der Start ist im Norden der USA, die Route etwas länger, doch im zweiten Teil recht ähnlich zur RAAM Strecke.Was dort passierte, ist durchaus eine der absurdesten und spannendsten Rennentscheidungen, an die wir uns erinnern können: Das TransAM 2016, das über knapp 6800 Kilometer unsupported durch die USA führt, bot mit dem Gesamtsieg der Amerikanerin Lael Wilcox viel Gesprächsstoff. Wie es dazu kam war aber ungewöhnlich. Steffen lag kurz vor dem Ziel nämlich noch in Führung, bevor es dann zur entscheidenden Situation kam.Steffen Streich war auch beim Indian Pacific Wheel Race 2017 durch Australien dabei, als es zum dramatischen Unfall mit Mike Hall kam, und bestritt 2018 dann das 7400 Kilometer lange Nordkap-Tarifa. Von all diesen Herausforderungen hat Steffen viel zu erzählen. Lustige, emotionale, absurde und spannende Geschichten. Aber vor allem auch eine Erinnerung, dass wir uns vielleicht mehr auf das Eigentliche – nämlich Radfahren – und weniger auf das Marketing und Posieren drumherum konzentrieren sollten.Steffen auf Facebook: www.facebook.com/steffen.streichSteffen auf Instagram: www.instagram.com/steffen_streich+++++Es gibt keinen besseren Weg, deinen Alltag zu verbessern, als besseren Schlaf, und der einfachste Weg, dies zu erreichen, ist der Pod 3 von Eight Sleep. Beginne das neue Jahr richtig und investiere in die Erholung im Schlaf, die du verdienst - mit dem Eight Sleep Pod.Gehe dazu auf eightsleep.com/sitzfleisch und erhalten 200 € Rabatt und kostenlosen Versand auf das Pod Cover von Eight Sleep. +++++Gewinnspiel zum Live Podcast und zum Neusiedlersee Radmarathon: In der heutigen Sitzfleisch Episode haben wir eine Gewinnfrage für euch!Denn wir sind am 19.4. mit einem Live Podcast zu Gast beim Neusiedlersee! Ihr könnt Eintrittskarten zur Show sowie Startplätze für das Zeitfahren oder den Marathon gewinnen. Infos dazu hört ihr im aktuellen Podcast. Schickt uns die richtige Antwort an: sitzfleisch [ at ] christophstrasser.atEinsendeschluss: 31.3.2024 um 23:59 Uhr

In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Chris Barker a man with a truly adventurous spirit.  In 1998 as a mountaineer, Chris survived a harrowing ordeal on the Tasman Glacier in the NZ Southern Alps, where he and his brother had to build a snow cave to survive,  They would spend 5 days trapped in the snow cave before their subsequent rescue. After this experience, Chris found cycling was the way he could battle best with the 'ice demons' within.  He subsequently embarked on a 16,000km bicycle tour around Australia, before discovering a passion for ultra distance cycling events.  He is a finisher in the Inaugural 'Race to the Rock' an off road event which ran from Adelaide to Uluru, and also  has legendary status as the 'Caveman' as a 5 times participant in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, an ultra-cycling event which traverses Australia from Perth to Sydney over a distance of over 5,500kmFollow Chris via:Instagram - @loftyman12You can read Chris's account of that 5 day Snow Cave Survival here. Enjoying listening to Seek Travel Ride?  Then be sure to follow us on your favourite Podcast Player to be notified of new episodes.  You can also follow us via:Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingReddit - Seek Travel Ride Podcast NEW! - Leave a Voice Message! Have something you'd like to tell me? Want to chat about this episode more or tell me about your own bicycle adventures? Well now You can now get in touch and leave a voice message! Just click here and record a voicemail message - I may even include it in future episodes! Join the Seek Travel Ride Facebook group - a place where you can discuss episodes in more detail, learn more about our guests and also where you can share more about your own adventures on a bike! Enjoying listening to Seek Travel Ride? Then please give the show some love and leave a rating and review on your podcast player.Also be sure to follow us on your favourite Podcast Player so you get notified when new episodes are released. You can also follow us via:Instagram - @SeekTravelRideTwitter - @BellaCyclingWebsite: Seek Travel Ride Facebook - Seek Travel Ride

I am joined in this episode by Shane Duffy from Australia as my Athlete in Profile for the 2023 Ultraman Arizona race.  This is the second episode released this week, as I also do a Race Preview with UMAZ race director, Jen McVeay and the voice of 515 everywhere, Steve King.  Listen to that episode here.As you will hear in this episode, when Shane starts something new he jumps all in.  A personality trait that has led him to attempt to complete six 515 races in just 12 months.  UMAZ is race number five.   As a result of our conversation, I took on a role as one of his crew for the race, so watch the 515 Podcast (listed below) socials for updates on our adventure.  And if you are looking for race updates for UMAZ be sure to check out their socials at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ultramanarizona/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/UltramanArizonaResources mentioned in this episode:Indian Pacific Wheel RaceTerra AustralisUltraman Canada Ultraman FloridaUltraman AustraliaUltraman HawaiiIM CairnsCairns 70.32015 Women's World Cup SoccerShout outs and mentions in this episode:Don Bradman Nick Mallett (S2E12)Mike Hall Steve King (S1 Episodes 1-3)Sheryl Cobb (S3E11)Dave Cobb (S2E6)Miguel LopezRichard Thompson Matt TurveyWarrick SemitGail LauxArnaud Selekov (S2E3)Elías Sánchez QuiranteArmando ArmelliniAlison DuffyBrooke DuffyHeather DuffyAlen Stajcic___________________________________________________________Show Contributors:Host : Larry Ryan Contributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331___________________________________________________________For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcastInsta : 515theultrapodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

On the show today is Abdullah Zeinab. Abdullah, as of late has cut his teeth in the ultra endurance cycling world. Winning the Indian Pacific Wheel Race 5,450km in 14 days and Trans-America Bike Race 6,800km in 16 days 9 hours 56 minutes, which stands as a record. Both of these were his first attempts at each of the races. Then after these endeavours he went on to total 904km in 24hrs on his second attempt at the 24hr time trial. Outside of ultra endurance Abdullah is a man well beyond his years in wisdom. He shares a ton of great insights within this podcast. Also, check out his documentary on the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, which is an amazing documentary that really is unique in it's cinematography and display of human endurance. Linked BelowLinks to Abdullah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdullahzeinab/Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5b9or1rGp8Oxidative Potential Podcast LinksInstagram Links:https://www.instagram.com/criticalo2/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/resiliencehpc/?hl=enYoutube Links:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkBVklDMTPMbaPw0ikG2tgWebsite Links:https://www.resiliencehpc.ca/

If you haven't listened to the Jimmy Ashby story please jump on Ep.72. In this episode we will piece together Jimmy's race across Australia during 5,500km Self Supported Bikepacking Race the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. Note: The IPWR was cancelled half way through Day 2 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Jimmy shares his thoughts both Pre Race and Post Race with then 2nd place Matt Hill..

Coalition, you're going to want to get the notebook out, because I'm taking you inside the mind of arguably the greatest ultra endurance cyclist on the planet, Abdullah Zeinab. This past summer Abdullah entered the 2019 TransAm Bike race, a solo unsupported ultra distance cycling race across the united states. He won the 4,200 mile/6,800 kilometer race in a record setting 16 days 9 hours and 56 minutes; not only talking the record but beating second place by more than 3 days. This coming off the heals of his 2018 victory in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, a solo, unsupported bike race across Australia. Coalition, what i think you are going to find amazing about this guy, he trains hard, he's been training for a long time, he was a power lifter turned ultra cyclist, but whats truly impressive and where your going to have the most take aways is we go very very deep on the mental side of training and life. Abdullah is half ultra endurance cyclist, half philosopher, poet, prophet. We go deep and i know you're going to love it.  I'm honored to be able to call him a friend and honored to have him on the podcast. ladies and gentlemen, I give you my conversation with ultra endurance legend, Abdullah Zeinab. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/flytrap/support

A fascinating listen to yet another elite Plant Based ultra endurance athlete. Jacob burst onto the Ultra Endurance Cycling scene this year by winning the IPWR in a little over 15 Days. An extraordinary achievement given the unsupported nature of the 5,500km race. Enjoy listening to this incredibly humble superstar.

A fascinating chat with Indian Pacific Wheel Race and record breaking TransAm winner, Abdullah Zeinab. We discuss training, racing, the mental and physical demands of Ultra-Cycling and how this all relates to dealing with the challenges of daily life. Honest, insightful and fascinating, Abdullah's views and approach to life are truly inspiring.

An Ultra Endurance Cyclist who burst on to the scene in 2018 by Winning the 5,500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race then backed it up with a record breaking ride in the 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race placing him amongst the best Ultra Cyclists on the planet. An incredible athlete.

One of Australia's most experienced Ultra Endurance Cyclists is currently preparing for one of the worlds most prestigious off-road Bikepacking races...the Tour Divide. Nick is the first ever Single Speed rider to complete the grueling Race To The Rock and Hunt1000 and was on course in the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race when the sad news of Mike Halls death spread down through the competitors. Enjoy.

Two sections episode:Kolektif Berlin was born from the ashes of the Berliner Fahrradschau. It was a great success and Jon Woodroof gives us his first impressions on the bike show.Second part with Steffen Streich speaking about his adventures on the Trans Am, Indian Pacific Wheel Race, and his last win: Northcape Tarifa.Link List:– Kolektif: http://www.rad-race.com/kolektif-berlin– Two Tone Amsterdam: https://twotoneams.nl/– Jon Woodroof: https://www.instagram.com/jonwoodroof/– Steffen Streich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steffen_Streich– North Cape Tarifa: http://www.northcape-tarifa.com/Season 2 of Broom Wagon.The Gravel SeasonVoice by: CalamaroMusic by: My contactswww.calamaro.cchello@calamaro.ccwww.twitter.com/readcalamarowww.instagram.com/calamaroccwww.spreaker.com/listencalamarowww.soundcloud.com/listencalamarowww.strava.com/athletes/2668270Sponsor:3t: https://www.3t.bike/en/

Two sections episode:Kolektif Berlin was born from the ashes of the Berliner Fahrradschau. It was a great success and Jon Woodroof gives us his first impressions on the bike show.Second part with Steffen Streich speaking about his adventures on the Trans Am, Indian Pacific Wheel Race, and his last win: Northcape Tarifa.Link List:– Kolektif: http://www.rad-race.com/kolektif-berlin– Two Tone Amsterdam: https://twotoneams.nl/– Jon Woodroof: https://www.instagram.com/jonwoodroof/– Steffen Streich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steffen_Streich– North Cape Tarifa: http://www.northcape-tarifa.com/Season 2 of Broom Wagon.The Gravel SeasonVoice by: CalamaroMusic by: My contactswww.calamaro.cchello@calamaro.ccwww.twitter.com/readcalamarowww.instagram.com/calamaroccwww.spreaker.com/listencalamarowww.soundcloud.com/listencalamarowww.strava.com/athletes/2668270Sponsor:3t: https://www.3t.bike/en/

December 21 | Episode 6 This episode of Explore tells two stories. In the first half, Lionel Birnie travels to mid-Wales to meet Anna Haslock, race director of the Transcontinental Race and partner of the late Mike Hall, who founded the event. It brings the debut series of Explore full circle. In episode one we met James Hayden, winner of the Transcontinental Race two years running, and in episode two we spoke to Rupert Guinness, who was riding the Indian Pacific Wheel Race when Mike was killed. Mike's influence has been felt far and wide in the world of endurance cycling. Mike inspired so many people in the world of bikepacking, so we wanted to find out more about his life and legacy. In part two, we hear from the current round the world record holders. Jenny Graham has recenly become the fastest woman to ride round the world, riding unsupported, and taking 124 days. And Mark Beaumont is the fastest man to ride round the world, completing his supported ride in 78 days in 2017. This sixth episode of Explore is not the end of the debut season – Lionel Birnie and Hannah Troop will be back on January 1 with a bonus seventh episode. **Explore by The Cycling Podcast is supported by Rapha and Science In Sport.** **RUNNING ORDER** **Part 1:** Anna Haslock, race director of the Transcontinental Race on the event and Mike Hall's life and legacy. **Part 2:** (from 52:00) Around the world with record-breakers Jenny Graham and Mark Beaumont. **THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS** **Rapha** support The Cycling Podcast all year and that support has enabled us to get the wheels rolling on series one of Explore. They have developed a range of clothing and accessories that are perfect for the adventurous world of endurance riding and bikepacking. Rapha. Adventure Starts Anywhere. Check out Rapha’s Explore range at [rapha.cc](www.rapha.cc) **Science In Sport** are our other long-term supporters and if you are going to accept the challenge of a long multi-day ride, you need to get your nutrition right. Get 25 per cent off all Science In Sport energy drinks, bars and gels at [scienceinsport.com](www.scienceinsport.com) by using the code **SISCP25** at check-out. **The Economist** For over 170 years, The Economist has delivered trustworthy intelligence that helps people like you choose where to stand on the issues that matter most. We are delighted to announce that The Economist is also supporting series one of Explore. All UK-based listeners can get a free print copy of The Economist by texting **CYCLE** to **78070**

November 23 | Episode 2 This episode of Explore heads to Australia and then across the great nation with two riders who had very different reasons for setting out on the challenges before them. First up is a compelling interview with Rupert Guinness, an Australian cycling journalist who has been covering professional racing since 1987. Much loved by his colleagues in the Tour de France press room, and instantly recognisible thanks to his trademark Hawaiian shirts, Rupert signed up for the Indian Pacific Wheel Race – or IndiPac, as it is known – in 2017. It’s an unsupported race across Australia from Freemantle near Perth to the shadow of the Sydney Opera House – a journey of almost 5,500 kilometres. The 2017 event ended in tragedy when Mike Hall was killed and in our interview Rupert talks poignantly about why he decided to stop and go home but also why he had to be on the start line next time round. Following in the wheel tracks of the pioneering Overlanders who crossed Australia by bike and did so much to document what was in the outback and help map the country, Rupert’s ride was also a journey of self discovery… In the second half, we meet a man after Lionel’s heart – the self-styled Slow Cyclist. In 2009, Oli Broom gave up his job in the City of London and decided to cycle to Australia in time to watch the first Test in the Ashes cricket series between England and the Aussies. The thing was, the first ball was due to be bowled a full 14 months after he first turned the pedals to leave London. Riding around 100 kilometres a day, an incredible adventure took him right round the world in 412 days and led him to a new career. Explore by The Cycling Podcast is hosted by Lionel Birnie, Hannah Troop and Tom Whalley and is supported by **Rapha**, **Science In Sport** and **The Economist**. **THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS** **Rapha** support The Cycling Podcast all year and that support has enabled us to get the wheels rolling on series one of Explore. They have developed a range of clothing and accessories that are perfect for the adventurous world of endurance riding and bikepacking. Rapha. Adventure Starts Anywhere.  Check out Rapha’s Explore range at [rapha.cc](www.rapha.cc) **Science In Sport** are our other long-term supporters and if you are going to accept the challenge of a long multi-day ride, you need to get your nutrition right. Get 25 per cent off all Science In Sport energy drinks, bars and gels at [scienceinsport.com](www.scienceinsport.com) by using the code **SISCP25** at check-out. **The Economist** For over 170 years, The Economist has delivered trustworthy intelligence that helps people like you choose where to stand on the issues that matter most. We are delighted to announce that The Economist is also supporting series one of Explore. All UK-based listeners can get a free print copy of The Economist by texting **CYCLE** to **78070**

Abdullah Zeinab is a plant-based ultra-endurance cyclist, a man with a crystal clear outlook on life and the capacity for incredible self-awareness. You can find him on YouTube by searching The Glucose Network, or follow him on Instagram @abdullahzeinabAbdullah is a prominent figure in both the plant-based and cycling community, his videos online and live streams are the stuff of legend.However - recently Abdullah completed the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, an ultra-endurance, unsupported bike race from the Indian Ocean in Western Australia, across the bottom of the continent all the way to the Sydney Opera House and the Pacific Ocean.The 2018 edition of the race was officially cancelled just hours before the event began, however with riders from all over the world already gathered in Fremantle, the GPS trackers already fitted to the bikes, many riders chose to ride the route at their own risk.Abdullah averaged more than 500km a day as he rode his bike across the Nullarbor Plain (literally the Latin name for No Tree) and ended up over 5000km later finishing the course in incredible time.Abdullah’s story of what he has not only discovered about himself through his life but most definitely what he discovered about himself on that bike ride - is truly inspirational.I was so impressed with Abdullah as a human. He came here to the flat with his lovely girlfriend, and we sat across from each other while he gratefully opened up to my questions, fearlessly exploring the areas I asked him about.He talks fast, so this one might need a second listen in case you miss something.I’m so grateful Abdullah came around, and I’m so grateful he was so open as this conversation took some turns, and went into some pretty deep concepts that might challenge you, and might even open your eyes to a way of seeing the world you hadn't thought about before.It certainly did for me.Enjoy this conversation with Abdullah Zeinab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A first time unsupported Ultra Endurance Bikepacker, this guy appears to be built for these brutal endeavor's. We unpack the race with SULLY in an attempt to understand the crazy of this underground event. Other than one brief "moment" this guy executed a near perfect race both mentally and physically.

Val and Faith kick off this week's show sharing their respective bike moments; adventures in recent rain and the learning curve associated with vintage road bikes. We cover news items including recent research about drivers and close passing of cyclists and the Amstel Gold road race. We catch up on progress with riders taking part in the ride of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race route and note that almost all riders that intend to finish the route have made it to Sydney Opera House with only a handful still to arrive. Talk turns to a different long distance event, the Hunt 1000, coming up in November. We chat to Huw Vellacott of Commuter Cycles who took part in the 2017 event. Huw talks about the demands of the ride, the challenge for riders and the planning he put in to his 2017 ride. Huw will be hosting a slide night, Beginners Guide to the Hunt 1000 this coming Wednesday, April 18th, at Commuter Cycles in Brunswick. WE finish up with two upcoming events, Short Rides for Newbie Riders in Carlton and Northcote and the Handmade Bicycle Show.

This week, Chris chats to Elise and Kate from Melburn Durt IndyPac Team about their Indian Pacific Wheel Race experiences alongside Liz, Stef and Tess, riding a combined 5500km across Australia, including tales of inspiration, exhaustion, trail angels, dotwatchers and taking on massive personal challenges. You can catch up with two previous Melburn Durt IPWR interviews here:  Post-Indian Pacific Wheelrace: Melburn Durt still going for a ride (12 February 2018)Talking to Melburn Durt: all women Indy Pac relay team (4 December 2017)For more Melbourne bicycle news and events, follow Yarra Bicycle Users Group on twitter, facebook and our public events calendar.

Its a stunning autumn morning as the show kicks off. Val and Faith are joined in the studio by John Englart and we all share our bike moments. We cover some local and international news including the riders heading off to to make their own adventures on the Indian Pacific Wheel Race route, the Freestyle Cyclists's Stop Fining Healthy Transport rides held this past weekend and more. Talk turns to John's campaign, Extend the Upfield Bike Path to Upfield, which he launched after discovering that work on the Camp Rd Level Crossing project in Campbellfield did not include provision for the extension of the Upfield Bike Path, contrary to the Transport Integration Act 2010. While the extension is sought after by both Moreland and Hume Councils and local residents, the state government is ignoring its own legislation in neglecting to build the path. You can find more about the project at the website and Facebook page. 

In this podcast, Bridie O'Donnell, Christophe Mallet, David McKenzie and Matthew Keenan wrap up the Santos Tour Down Under and talk about the Herald Sun Tour, the summer or Cycling, and the cancellation of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.

One of the most humble and positive high performance endurance athletes on the planet. This Ultra Cyclist talks us through her incredible 2016 Sub 20 Day Tour Divide result and shares with us both the challenges and highlights of this years Indian Pacific Wheel Race.

The SBS cycling podcast crew process the tragic events of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, take a look back at an eventful Tour of Flanders and peer forward to the Queen of the Classics, Paris-Roubaix.

This is a tribute show to Mike Hall who was killed on March 31, 2017 while racing the Indian-Pacific Wheel Race. Mike Hall was likely the greatest cyclist in racing and certainly so in the ultra-endurance racing discipline. He was … Continue reading →

Interview with David Giles, activist, academic and writer, discussing the politics of public space. David places Melbourne's urban growth in a global context as the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle tries to pass laws to 'ban sleeping rough' in Melbourne's CBD. #nohomelessban To stay updated on the sleeping rough ban, visit Justice Connect to learn more about the proposed amendments to local Law in Melbourne’s CBD.Interview with Gene Kehoe, a member of the media crew documenting the first Indian Pacific Wheel Race running across Australia, that raises awareness of safety on the highways and fostering more cooperation between all modes of transport on the highways. Follow the latest updates @ipwr Alternative news with the Wednesday Breakfast team. 

The Indian Pacific Wheel Race is a gruelling 5,500 km coast-to-coast bicycle race across Australia. The race features the two leading long distance bike racers in the world as well as dozens of other cyclists determined to push themselves to the very limits of physical and mental endurance. Jack is joined by Australian cycling journalist Craig Fry and long distance cycling expert Chris White to discuss what it takes to win the race, or even to get to the finishing line in Sydney, plus the long history of overlanding in Australia and the possibilities of making the journey in a more leisurely cycle touring style. Continue reading →

In this episode we talk about the North American Handmade Bicycle show, and some other custom bike chat.  The Indian Pacific Wheel Race and bikepacking come up, with Rocco maybe having some self supported events coming up.  ACME Bicycle Co. and Stanridge Cycles both come up in the conversation and are both worth checking out.  We then talk in length about muscular endurance, why it's so important and how you can work to improve it.

This week we catch up on all the attacks (so many attacks!) from Trofeo Moreno and Trofeo Binda last weekend. You know racing is intense when top riders are gunning it on the front just to settle down the sheer number of attacks! The Dwars Door Vlaanderen started while we were recording, so we give that a moment's consideration and also take a look ahead at Gent-Wevelgem on this weekend. There's a heap of cool media and some epic races including the ABSA Cape Epic and the Indian-Pacific Wheel Race; and of course heaps more!

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on this miserable autumn morning by Will Hartnett. We briefly chat about the tragic death of Azura B in Yarraville recently, trolls abusing Janet Rice for commenting on the gender split on much of Melbourne's cycling routes and the nexus between these two. We then turn to the inaugral Indian Pacific Wheel Race, now underway after setting out from Fremantle on Saurday at 6am. Will is updating the #IPWR blog and fills us in on the leaders, their efforts so far, the conditions they've been riding in, what they can expect coming up. We also take a look at the rest of the field, with 50% of the women riding in the top ten, and some fascinating stories amongst the seventy-odd riders who've chosen to take on this challenge. Some handy links to keep in touch with the Indy Pac Race over the next week or two; Indian Pacific Wheel Race, Indian Pacific Wheel Race on Facebook, Indian Pacific Wheel Race Potato Cake Survey, Sarah Hammond Purple Dot. 

Its a stunning autumn morning as Val and Faith kick off the show with their respective bike moments. Discussion turns to Sydney Rd, Brunswick and Coburg and a statement from the RACV supporting the removal of car parking from the strip to facilitate the movement of people in cars, trams and on foot and on bikes. With the State Government bound to implement accessible platforms for the tram by 2022, there is an opportunity to improve the flow of pedestrians, trams, cars and bicycles along the shopping strip and simultaneously improve the environment of the street for shoppers visiting traders. Sydney Rd is unque in that there is enough existing off-road car parking spaces to replace those lost by removing on-street parking. You can find out more at Revitalise Sydney Road. Val discusses some news about technical developments in the bike wold before we move onto a long list of rides coming up over the next few weeks. These include; 55+ Pushy Social Ride, Stop Fining Healthy Transport Ride, Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride, Cemetery Discovery Tour, the start of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race and the 2017 Women's Ride. 

With all the buzz around the Indian Pacific Wheel Race (18 March) I thought to myself, how far could I ride?With a set of fortuitous circumstances at work, I was able to set off on an impromptu three-day journey to see for myself. Day 1: Sydney to NewcastleDay 2: Newcastle to Windsor via Wiseman's FerryDay 3: Windsor to Sydney via BlackheathListen in to hear how I went. 

It's a gloomy summer's morning as Val and Faith welcome Sarah Hammond and Jesse Carlsson to the studio. We kick off with our respective bike moments, before moving on to local bike news incuding Damien Howson's win in the Herald Sun Tour and the 2016 Cycling Victoria Awards. Jesse introduces us to the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, coming up in March, talking about the inpiration behind the event, the history of intrepid overlanders in Australia and the type of race he hoped to create. Sarah Hammond tells us what she is looking forward to in the race and the novelty for Australian racers of riding on home turf. Both are looking forward to seeing the community response to the race, particularly as riders come through major cities such as Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney and we discuss the type of support riders might enjoy along the route. We finish up with some local events including Melbourne Bike Rave this weekend and the World Naked Bike Ride, which unfortunately won't co-incide with the the Melbourne leg of the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. We didn't have the chance to mention it on the show but cyclists in the City of Yarra and particularly those who approach Napier St from Edinburgh Gardens may want to have a look at the Protect Fitzroy North website about a planned development that will have a big impact on this route in terms of car traffic. 

Val and Faith are joined in the studio on a bitterly cold Monday morning by Sarah Hammond, Jesse Carlsson and Col Bell. We run through some news from the weekend, including the Tour de France and the Tour de Beechworth, and everyone shares their bike moments.Jesse fills our listeners in on the Trans Am Bike Race, which he won in 2015. We move on to sarah and her experience racing in 2016 and the purple dot frenzy that she inspired, the highs and lows of endurance events and whether she would do it again. We finish up with Jesse's plans for two events in Australia, the Race to the Rock and the Indian Pacific Wheel Race.  We finish up with a far too short round up of events which should ahve included, a Projector Bike Ride this Friday night, Fields of Joy CX Women's Development Day and Mixed Gender Development Day on Saturday july 30th, and of course the headlining event the Melbourne Grand Prix of Cyclocross on the weekend of August 6 & 7th (National CX Series) including the Lisa Jacobs Farewell Race!