22. Special Interview with Mike Tomalaris NOM

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a very special episode of Either Side of Nhill, as we prepare for this year's Tour de France 🇫🇷🚵 🗼 🇫🇷 ⚜️For this episode we are absolutely delighted to have Mike Tomalaris NOM as our Special VIP Guest talking all things Tour de France 🇫🇷,  his recent cycling adventures in Far North Queensland, and what it’s like to be awarded France’s National Order Of Merit NOM, yes he is a Knight!🥐 🇫🇷 ⚜️🏔️You will know Mike Tomalaris as the host and presenter of  SBS's Tour de France coverage and who was instrumental in building the profile of the Tour de France here in Australia.Working at SBS Sport from 1996 to 2021 Mike is an accomplished journalist, television host, voiceover artist, sports commentator, motivational speaker, and ambassador of cycling for Bicycle NSW and promoter of healthy lifestyle and mental health awareness.  In 2022 he was awarded France’s National Order Of Merit which is the country’s second-highest national order after the Legion of Honour.  🚵‍♀️🗼🥐 ⚜️Mike's voice is perhaps as recognisable as his face. We discuss what the early years were like at SBS and how the opportunity came about to spend 21 years covering the race and traveling to France. He discusses why the Tour de France 🇫🇷  is so magical and talks about some of the biggest advancements in cycling over the years.Mike talks to us about his ongoing charity work with Mental Wheels Foundation and also his Bicycle NSW Ambassador role.We also share some of Mike's' most memorable and stand-out moments at  Tour de France 🇫🇷 Finally, we squeeze in a "Fast 5 with Mike" plus we get a different spin on our usual Fish n Chip question.Mike's unbelievable knowledge of the Tour de France 🇫🇷  + Nhill + Australian cycling is just outstanding!Please enjoy this very special episode of Either Side of Nhill!Michael Tomalaris NOM:Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/?hl=enTwitter: @miketomalarisLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltomalaris/Mental Wheels Foundation: https://www.mentalwheelsfoundation.org/🎧 Listen now on Spotify, BuzzSprout, YouTube, Apple Podcast, or your favourite podcast platform what ever that is.💬 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Music, and the Great Australian Podcast Directory.Thanks for tuning in ❤️ Ben & Kristy – Two Cousins One ChatInstagram + Facebook + Spotify & BuzzSprout & YouTube & YouTube Music & Great Australian Podcast Directory