Episodes
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Chat with Imogen Cotter (Irish Road Champion / Pro cyclist with Planturpura)
Pick up a dictionary and look up "resilience" and you should see a picture of Imogen. This conversation recorded at the end of 2021 is bitter sweet as it came a month before her she was hit by a vehicle in Girona which abruptly halted her season. When we chatted the excitement about moving to...
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Chat with Kadeena Cox (Record breaking Paralympic Champion)
In this episode Kadeena and I catch up about her journey and the setbacks she's faced on the road to becoming a multi-disciplinary paralympic world champion. Hers is a remarkable story and she's not done yet. During our convo she shares her future plans for her KC Academy and what she hopes to...
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Chat with Mark Sarfo-Kantanka (Entrepreneur / Yogi / Cyclist)
In this episode I have a chin wag with my best friend Mark Sarfo-Kantanka. Mark is a brother to me and someone I admire greatly. We've known each other for 30 years and discovering the joy of cycling together has brought another dimension to our brotherhood. I'm pretty sure it was his idea for us...
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Chat with Dj Zinc (DJ/Producer & Cyclist)
In this episode I catch up with Ben Pettit aka DJ Zinc the world renowned DJ and producer. For over 30 years he's been involved in the music industry gathering acclaim and a strong international following. His music features in the soundtrack to my days raving when the night shifted into another...
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Chat with Kelli Sam (Founder / Owner / Manager of the La Sweat Women's team & industry veteran)
Tune in to hear the conversation with Kelli Sam. We caught up post Tulsa Tough as the LA Sweat team's season was getting into full flow. We covered a ton of stuff not least the perception of women in the sport, building a diverse development squad, Kelli's journey, as well as great advice for…
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Chat with Angus Sung (Director/Storyteller)
Tune in to hear the conversation with the supremely talented Angus Sung. He's a man who brings the 🔥 to still or moving imagery to make stories come alive. He's built up an impressive portfolio shooting for dhbsport, JLT Condor, Specialized, Team Sky, The 5th Floor and many more. He's captured...
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Chat with Toks Ajasa-Oluwa (Cyclist /Founder of the Black Unity Bike Ride)
Tune in to hear how Toks has combined his passion for social enterprise with cycling. We chat about riding from London to Paris, his belief that together we really are boundless and the importance of challenging norms. In a short space of time Toks and the Black Unity Bike Ride team have built a...
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Chat with Louise Vardeman (InternationalElles & Team GB Cyclist)
Tune in to hear how Louise Vardeman turned setbacks into a hugely succesful transition from running into cycling. We chat about the emergence of the @InternationElles, her push for equality in the sport as well as love and loss. Lou has gone on to achieve many amazing things on the bike including...
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Chat with Lex Spedding (Cyclist/ Photographer)
Tune in to hear Lex Spedding's journey on the bike. A true gent and one of the most down to earth guys I know. We chatted about how the bike has become his way to clear his head and hone his photography skills. At the time we recorded this episode he was getting ready to participate in the Red…
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Chat with Iman Kagumba (Cyclist / Generous soul)
Recorded on the 5th February 2021 we hear Iman Kagumba's journey growing up as an only Muslim child and overcoming obstacles to discover the joys of cycling in Nairobi, Kenya. The energy she conveys and perspectives she shares are truly uplifting. Studying her Bachelor of Arts in Community...
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Chat with Duke Agyapong (Cyclist / Writer / Mechanic & Model)
A trip down memory lane to my conversation with the wonderful human that is Duke Agyapong. Recorded on the 13th November 2020 we covered advice for anyone wanting to get into cycling, his motto for life and the magic within us! If you don't already follow Duke at @ekudduke. There is some exciting...
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Chat with Christopher Stricklen (Cyclist / Photographer / Podcaster)
In this episode I caught up with Christopher Stricklen aka Creedub who is based over on the West Coast of the USA. He is someone I draw a lot of inspiration from. His amazing photography captures the essence of cycling culture whilst his podcast @wegotohangout does the same from an audio...
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Chat with Krystal Salvent (Adventure seeker / Never not smiling / Honouring the inner child)
In this episode I caught up with Krystal Salvent whose exuberance is truly irrepressible. When you listen to her journey on the bike over the last 3 years you hear the joy and sense of community she has found. We covered her moving from Manhattan to Colorado and heard about her work with the…
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Chat with Yewande Adesida aka Yewie (PhD student / Coach / Cyclist)
In this episode Yewie and I discussed why 2020 was not a write off, her plans for the future and what inspires her. Since making the switch from rowing to cycling Yewie's goal has been to race and wow has she's done just that! Collecting accolades and inspiring a bunch of folks on the way. A big...
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Chat with Steph Grasby (Cyclist/ Paramedic /Super mum)
Recorded on the 9th October 2020 I caught up with Steph a Yorkshire wonder woman... paramedic, mother of 4 and inspired cyclist on a rare day off. Steph epitomises the word "busy" but also "generosity". Following the birth of her twins fondly dubbed the "Grazbots" she pushed herself and broke...
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Chat with Jenni Gwiazdowski (Mechanic/ Director @ldnbikekitchen/ Author/ Podcaster)
Recorded on the 20th November 2020 Jenni and I talked about her journey from San Diego to Japan. We got into how she began some amazing institutions in the LDN bike kitchen and Women of Colour Cycling Collective. Listening to Jenni you feel a sense of zen. Her tip for dealing with road rage will...
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Chat with Marty Merritt (Plant based cyclist / @the_blackfoxes)
Recorded on the 18th September 2020 I caught up with proud Chicagoan Marty in a bustling cafe in Girona. An integral part of @the_blackfoxes he and the team have been breaking major ground and changing narratives for the last year. The energy Marty brings is 👌🏿. We talked about putting €10m to...
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Chat with Jen George (UCI Continental Team Cyclist / Cycle Coach)
Recorded on the 23rd October 2020 Jen and I chatted about her journey from competing in sportives to joining the Brazilian UCI Continental team Memorial Santos. Jen is the kind of lady you wouldn't bet against once she puts her mind to something. She has won the Scottish National Road Race...
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Chat with Johnathan Joseph aka DJ Spoony (Cyclist / DJ / Producer/ Broadcaster)
In this episode recorded on the 4th September 2020 I chatted with the awarding British DJ, producer and broadcaster Johnathan "Spoony" Joseph. His career in music has spanned 3 decades and chatting to him it is evident to see why he has stood the test of time. Hard working and dedicated he has...
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Chat with Shuhena Islam (Cyclist / Lawyer)
Recorded on the 18th December 2020 this chat with Shuhena was a blast. Shu is true advocate for cycling and an enthusiast for life! She balances a demanding career as a lawyer with being @hubvelocc women's champion, @rapha women's 100, @oakley and @cannondaleroad ambassador. Find out more via her...
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Chat with Alison Wood (Cycling Performance Coach)
Recorded on the 7th August 2020 this was an inspirational chat with Alison (@veloqi_cc). An unassuming and hardworking soul who over the last 8 years has pivoted her career towards her passion for cycling. She is the social and TT secretary for her local cycling club @redbridge_cc, an active...
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Chat with Juliet Elliot (Multi-disciplinary racer)
In this episode recorded on the 19th March 2021 I caught up with Juliet to hear about her future plans, her motto for life and what she would do to help make cycling more accessible. A real inspiration and a great ambassador for the sport we ❤! Check her out @julietelliott 🤟🏿
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Chat with Sonia Williams (Social cyclist)
In this episode recorded on the 31st July 2020 I chat to Sonia Williams (@soniainsouth) a passionate and charismatic cyclist who started her journey 12 years ago when she got frustrated with commuting to work via public transport. It wasn't a smooth transition onto the bike as anxiety about…
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Chat with Chris Hall (Ultra Distance Cyclist)
In this episode recorded on the 21st August 2020 I caught up with the legend that is Chris Hall! Literally a week before he embarked on his epic 107TDF endurance ride around the UK to raise money and awareness for the Pace Centre. We covered the advice his Dad gave him, how the Zero Lemon Podcast...
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Chat with Michael Cumming (Cyclist / Civil Engineer)
In this episode recorded on the 24th July 2020 I talked to Michael Cumming based out of Brooklyn, NY about his journey in cycling and the passion he has for the sport. Inspired in part by his Father who was an avid cyclist Michael has gone on to become and ambassador for the clothing brand dhb as...
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Chat with Biola Babawale (Chair of Velociposse / Women of Colour Cycling Group)
In this episode recorded on the 10th July 2020 I chatted with proud South Londoner Biola Babawale. Biola holds down a pretty demanding role within the Financial Services sector and in her spare time is the Chair of the awesome all Women's cycling club Velociposse whose kit is to die for if you've...
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Chat with Abbie Dentus (Former British National Track Champion)
At the time this was recorded on the 3rd July 2020, Abbie was living in Victoria, Australia rekindling her enjoyment of cycling and figuring out her next steps. She is an ex-Great Britain cyclist with a number of medals to her name. In this episode we find out that bribery really does work when…
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Chat with Stephen Adjaidoo (Cyclist / Run Crew Captain / Triathlete)
Stephen Adjaidoo lives in London and is a Senior Digital Project Manager for the UK's National Health Service. Outside his day job he is the Founder of the successful Ldn Brunch Club running crew, an 11 time marathoner and triathlete! Recorded on the 11th Dec 2020 in this episode we hear about...
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Dedicated to celebrating our unity and wonderful diversity as cyclists. Tune in to hear the stories of a wide range of cyclists and why it is they ❤ the sport!
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