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Wheel Suckers Podcast
by London Bike Kitchen
Hop on board our tandem pod: It's Captain Alex and Jenni the Stoker! Join us as we navigate the wild and wonderful world of wheels. Comin atcha from London Bike Kitchen's DIY Bike Workshop, we're here to pull back the curtain on the industry and showcase a glorious smorgasbord of hidden cycling delights. Coz cycling's not just for roadies...or MAMILS...or Freds...plum smugglers...lycra louts..... ~ Work handles ~ London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk/ ~ Our personal handles ~ Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon ~ Illustration ~ Korinna Mei Veropoulou https://korinnamei.myportfolio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Crumb Culture & Bike Medicine with Christina Torres of Cyclista Zine
An interview with the one and only Christina Torres of Cyclista Zine! This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021 - due to circumstances beyond our control (i.e. LIFE) we are releasing it now. Listen along as we discuss chocolate chip cookie activism, the Land Back Movement, performative...
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Save The Rim Brake - Maintenance Minisode
Do you trust your brakes? The poor, neglected rim brake deserves your full attention - ignore at your peril! Listen to Jenni and Alex for a full "brake" down on how to care for your rim brakes. #savetherimbrake Wanna get motivated for regular maintenance? Join London Bike Kitchen's Hex Club! Hex...
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Cycling for All with Isabelle Clement
Isabelle Clement is the director of Wheels for Wellbeing, a disability led charity in London challenging people to think "beyond the bicycle". Guest Isabelle Clement Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsabelleClement Wheels for Wellbeing https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/ Twitter:...
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Constant speed and long distances with Vedangi Kulkarni
In 2018 Vedangi Kulkarni was the youngest woman to attempt circumnavigating the globe by bicycle. We discuss confidence, visas and cycling adventures. Guest Vedangi Kulkarni https://www.vedangikulkarni.com/ “Wheels and words” https://www.instagram.com/wheelsandwords/...
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Ciclovía! Open the streets and cycle with your cat with Tiffany Lam
We talk to our first three-peat guest, discussing intersectionality and gender in cycling with Tiffany Lam. Guest: Tiffany Lam https://tiffanylam.me/ https://twitter.com/tiffany_frances Listen to previous interviews with Tiffany: The Right to the city:...
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Sacrificial Chain - Maintenance Minisode
Maintain your bike and your bike will maintain you. Absorb essential bicycle maintenance advice thanks to your Captain Jenni, Director of the London Bike Kitchen. Watch how to take your chain off thanks to the LBK Online Class membership: https://lbk.org.uk/pages/online-class-library Today's…
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The Custom Service with Judith Rooze
We chat beer bikes, Eurostar hacks and wheel building with Judith Rooze from Stayer Cycles: https://www.stayercycles.com They’re hiring at the moment: http://www.stayercycles.com/jobs-www Recorded via Clean Feed: https://cleanfeed.net/ Edited by Wardour Studios Elisha! Thank you!...
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Wheel Sucking is back! Pandemic Podcast Edition
Listen to Captain Alex and Jenni the Stoker catch up after *checks notes* one year *gulp*. It's the Return of the Wheel Suckers: Pandemic Podcast Edition. We'll update you on what we've been up to the and future of the show. Expect interviews with guests and maintenance minisodes. Episodes will...
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Leaving the tarmac behind with Katherine Moore
We’re in the studio *recorded before the lockdown* interviewing gravel nerd, back-packer and off road cyclist Katherine Moore. Recorded at Wardour Studios http://wardourstudios.co.uk/ ~ Guest ~ Katherine Moore katherinebikes.com https://www.instagram.com/katherinebikes Check out Katherine's Bags!...
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Lube-y Dube-y Do - Maintenance Minisode
Maintain your bike and your bike will maintain you. Absorb essential bicycle maintenance advice thanks to your Captain Jenni, Director of the London Bike Kitchen. Today's topic: Lubrication! Recorded at Wardour Studios www.wardourstudios.co.uk Listen to our previous Maintenance Minisode: Pumping…
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The right to the city with Tiffany Lam
Back at it again! We discuss intersectional feminism, the problem with autonomous cars and owning the city with Tiffany Lam. ~ Guest ~ Tiffany Lam https://www.tiffanyflam.com Listen to our previous interview!...
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Road bikes are functional jewellery with Therese Kilpatrick
Jenni interviewed Therese! An inspiring mechanic living the dream, fighting for the future of bicycle education in Santa Cruz. "Empower people. It’s better to learn if you can." ~ Guest ~ Therese Kilpatrick https://twitter.com/wooliff ~ Topics ~ Project Bike Tech https://projectbiketech.org/…
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Return of the Popcast
We interviewed our dads! Listen to a short and sweet 2019 review from our pops. Listen to previous Popcasts https://play.acast.com/s/wheel-suckers-podcast/tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F382253885 ~ Guests ~ Jenni’s Dad Alex’s Dad ~ Topics ~ Coming soon ~ Work handles ~ Look mum no hands...
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Do it for the Bib Shorts with Yewie Adesida
Former (ish) rower turned Track Racer and Sram ambassador Yewie Adesida rolled into the glorious world of cycling via a very unusual gateway drug...Hint. It's in the title ;) We debate indoors vs outdoor cycling, weight lifting, the Women of Colour Cycling Meetup group and more in our first…
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LIVE PANEL: The Transcontinental Race #TCRno8 Launch and Panel
This is a LIVE RECORDING of the official launch event celebrating the 2020 edition of the Transcontinental Race TCRNo8, recorded at Look mum no hands! 49 Old Street, EC1V 9HX on Saturday 23rd November 2019. Presented and organised by the LOST DOT team. ~ TCRno8 ~ Read more and register now:...
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LIVE PANEL: Telling new stories about cycling
This is a LIVE RECORDING of Emily Chappell's panel discussion; "Telling new stories about cycling" featuring: Jools Walker - author of Back In The Frame Max Leonard - author of Lanterne Rouge and Higher Calling Kat Jungnickel - author of Bikes And Bloomers Hosted as part of the launch party for…
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The Invisible Peloton with Emily Chappell
Books, bikes, politics, grief, periods and the Chappetite with Emily Chappell. ~ Guest ~ Emily Chappell http://thatemilychappell.com/about Twitter @emilychappell https://twitter.com/emilychappell Instagram @emilyofchappell https://www.instagram.com/emilyofchappell/ ~ Buy Emily’s new book ~ Where...
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LIVE PANEL: The Transcontinental Race Debrief #TCRno7
This is a LIVE recording of the #TCRno7 Transcontinental Race Debrief held at Look mum no hands! on 49 Old Street. EC1V 9HX on Saturday 21st September. The Transcontinental Race is the definitive self-supported bicycle race across Europe. Each year riders cover around 4000km to reach the finish...
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Your car is part of the problem with Laura Laker
Cycling journalist Laura Laker lays down the (multiple) problem with cars, the power of ebikes, shorthand and Lindy hopping. Recorded at Wardour Studios wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Guest ~ Laura Laker https://www.lauralaker.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/lakerlikes Read her Guardian articles...
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LIVE PANEL: Velociposse present: Women’s Racing Intro Night
This is a LIVE recording of Velociposse's Women’s Racing Intro Night held at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Thursday 1st August. Racing is great fun but it can be tricky to get into. Listen to Road, Track and Fixed Crit riders – they share about they got into racing, why they enjoy…
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Pumping up tyres - Maintenance Minisode
Maintain your bike and your bike will maintain you. Absorb essential bicycle maintenance advice thanks to your Captain Jenni, Director of the London Bike Kitchen. Today's topic: Pumping up tyres! Recorded at Wardour Studios www.wardourstudios.co.uk How much you should pump? How often? What does…
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LIVE PANEL: Diversity in Cycling
This is a LIVE recording of the Diversity in Cycling panel held at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Monday 24th June. More riders from Black And Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds seem to be taking up cycling. Yet most cycling clubs, even in racially diverse London, are still very white....
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LIVE PANEL: Pedal the Planet
This is a LIVE recording of our Pedal the Planet Panel held at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Thursday 27th June. The panel brought together the combined, shared but individual experiences of three teens that have circumnavigated the world by bicycle. ~ The Panel ~ Vedangi Kulkarni...
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Bikes and Brains with Sarah Strong
Please note !! We discuss Sarah's experiences with depression at 19:46 and suicidal thoughts at 20:53. Sarah Strong works in mental health and founded Bikes and Brains, a site showcasing the stories of people’s experience with cycling and mental health. Recorded at Wardour Studios...
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Back in the Frame with Jools Walker
OG blogger Jools Walker aka Velo City Girl launches her book this month, she joins us In the studio to discuss getting back into cycling after a 10 year break, depression, Tatty Devine and more... ~ Guest ~ Jools Walker aka Velo City Girl http://velocitygirl.co.uk PRE-ORDER JOOLS’ BOOK:...
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LIVE PANEL: The Power of Cycling with Wheels for Wellbeing
This a LIVE RECORDING from the panel we held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 7th March. Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Think you can't cycle? Think again!...
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LIVE PANEL: Where are we going? What's the future for London cycling?
This is a LIVE recording of the panel held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 26th March. On 15th February we discovered London's Mayor Sadiq Khan underspent London's cycling budget by £142m. Our panel of experts discussed London's cycling demands for the next Mayoral term. Where are we going?…
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LIVE PANEL: Pro women's racing, how far do you want to go?
This is a LIVE recording of the pro women’s racing panel: How far do you want to go? held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 26th February. So where do we go from here? What’s stopping us riding further? Who are the movers and shakers taking things forward? What would a women's Grand Tour actually...
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Bikes and Bloomers with Kat Jungnickel
Alliteration time! We discuss publishing, pockets and penny farthings with cycling sociologist Kat Jungnickel. ~ Guest ~ Kat Jungnickel http://katjungnickel.com/ https://twitter.com/katjungnickel Bikes and Bloomers http://bikesandbloomers.com/...
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Wipe your chain!
Popcast returns and The Maintenance Tip of the pod is back! We chat to our dads about cycling in their local areas and their bikes. Jenni wants you to look after you chain! Learn how to oil your chain properly, you’re welcome. Sponsored by Casquette https://www.casquette.co.uk Recorded at Wardour...
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LIVE PANEL: The Plant Powered Panel sponsored by Rawvelo
Are you currently doing veganuary and looking for tips? A vegetarian on the fence, or you someone who wants to find out more about a vegan lifestyle? This episode is for you. This is a live recording of the Plant Powered Panel held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 22nd January. PLEASE NOTE! At…
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World Bike Girl - Ishbel Holmes
Are you ready for a wild ride? Ishbel Holmes used to be a track cyclist, but she packed it all in to cycle the world. Lee Craigie told us she was in the UK and we couldn't let her leave until we'd interviewed her. Ishbel champions that ANYONE can ride a bike and explore the world. If that doesn’t...
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Utilitarian Nerd - Jacqui Ma from Good Ordering
We're chatting to serial entrepreneur Jacqui Ma of Good Ordering. Her cycle specific bags and glasses aim to rekindle your love of cycling. We predict future cycling trends, recognise and respect the importance of experiences, and learn how to cycle with a 5 year old! Since our interview Jacqui's...
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Get Pumped
Alex and Jenni are in the studio chatting about jerseys, wheel building, the women and cycling conference and showcasing a new section: Maintenance Tip of the Pod. ~ Our Beautiful Sexy Sponsors ~ Katyusha Sports https://katusha-sports.com/ Wardour Studios wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Guests! ~ Paschal...
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LIVE PANEL: The Transcontinental Debrief
Look mum no hands! workshop mechanic Keith Hicks rode this year's The Transcontinental Race, a self-supported bicycle race across Europe. Hosted by ultra-endurance cyclist Laura Scott, Keith has curated a panel of cyclists to discuss their shared experiences of tackling this 4000km ride to the...
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Ready Ned-y Go! LIVE with Ned Boulting
Ned Boulting climbed into the hot seat and survived our LIVE Wheel Suckers Podcast experience in front of a cafe audience. This is a lightly edited interview recorded at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. on Thursday 5th September. Watch the Facebook live video here:...
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It’s the person not the bike - Ayesha McGowan
Ayesha McGowan aka A Quick Brown Fox is our first returning guest! She’s on phase two of her mission to be the first African American Pro female racer, working on education and advocacy within the cycling industry to support more POC and especially WOC. In this episode we catch up on what…
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LIVE PANEL: The Trans Am Bike Race Debrief
Racers from this year’s Trans Am Bike Race shared their stories and answered your questions on ultra endurance cycling at Look mum no hands! LIVE on Tuesday 31st July. The Trans Am Bike Race is based on one guiding principle: Cycle the Trans America trail end-to-end, as fast as possible in a…
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I can’t stop fixing bikes - Ninon Asuni
Ninon ran the Bicycle Workshop from 1980 - 2017, she’s an expert on hub gears and a legend in the mechanics realm. Soak up her maintenance advice and ghost stories with us. Forged in the studios of Wardour brought to you by Katusha Sports. ~ Guest ~ Ninon Asuni Goodbye Bicycle Workshop:...
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LIVE PANEL: An evening with Ayesha McGowan and Jools Walker
Listen to a LIVE recording of Ayesha McGowan aka A Quick Brown Fox in conversation with Jools Walker AKA Velo City Girl. Ayesha is on mission to become the first ever African-American pro female road racer. Jools is a London cyclist, blogger, presenter, and soon-to-be published author. Recorded…
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LIVE PANEL: The TransAtlanticWay Debrief
Listen to a LIVE panel featuring racers from this year’s TransAtlanticWay, sharing their stories from the race and advice on ultra endurance cycling. Recorded at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Tuesday 3rd July. The TransAtlanticWay is a 2500 km one stage self-supported road bike race...
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It’s not about the destination, it’s the journey
What is Katusha? Why they’re our new sponsor! The Wheel Suckers podcast is now brought to you by Katusha Sports, a premium cycling clothing brand producing killer cycle wear for pros and everyday riders: https://katusha-sports.com Hear that? That’s right! We now record at Wardour Studios, bespoke...
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LIVE PANEL: Mind the Cycling Gender Gap
This is a recording of the panel Mind the Cycling Gender Gap as part of Tiffany Lam's zine launch held at Look mum no hands! on the 8th May. Listen to our interview with Tiffany Lam: https://soundcloud.com/wheelsuckerspodcast/mind-the-cycling-gender-gap-with-tiffany-lam Watch back the facebook…
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Mind the Cycling Gender Gap with Tiffany Lam
74% of cycling trips in London are made by men. We talk to Tiffany Lam about her research on this statistic and the zine she created in response, Mind the Cycling Gender Gap: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/9549 ~ Guest ~ Tiffany Lam https://tiffanylam.me/...
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Bespoked 2018
We went to Bespoked 2018, the Bristol based frame builders festival. Hear our thoughts and interviews with some of the builders including a mini Popcast! Bespoked http://bespoked.cc/ ~ Topics ~ Flightrider.cc the bike bag that is also two panniers! https://www.flightrider.cc/ Spray.bike...
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Lost Lanes with Jack Thurston
Two for one! It’s a Wheel Suckers + Bike Show podcast. ~ Guest ~ Jack Thurston is a cyclist, writer, snapper and The Bike Show podcaster now based in South East Wales. Follow Jack https://twitter.com/jackthurston Listen to the Bike Show https://thebikeshow.net Buy Jack’s books, Lost Lanes:...
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LIVE PANEL: Bikes and Bloomers
Kat Jungnickel has written a book about Radical 19th Century Victorian woman inventors. Bikes & Bloomers showcases the work of 8 cyclists and the great new forms of cycle wear and patents they created in response to their restrictions of freedom and movement. At the launch, Kat invited fellow...
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LIVE PANEL: Letting Ourselves Go
Older women are an invisible generation in cycling, yet many are out there leading active and diverse cycling lives - with no intention of slowing down or taking it easy. From road racers and mountain bikers to the rise of e-bikers, we celebrate older women who ride and why it's time to ditch the...
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Postcard Pervs with Helen Wyman
We interviewed British cyclo-cross champion Helen Wyman. https://www.helenwyman.com/ https://twitter.com/CXHelen ~ Topics ~ The UCI www.uci.ch/ The Helen 100 https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/helen100 Postcard Pervs *listen to our interview with Condor Claire when we first heard about...
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You're Doing Great
First up: Please say thank you to Ev for lending us a snazzy new mic. Listen to a fresh, crisp episode with your two favourite podcast hosts. Don’t forget to fill out our survey for PRIZES https://jenni74.typeform.com/to/M0HxaP Thank Ev! https://twitter.com/sekkidesphoto ~ Guests ~ Lee Craigie...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hop on board our tandem pod: It's Captain Alex and Jenni the Stoker! Join us as we navigate the wild and wonderful world of wheels. Comin atcha from London Bike Kitchen's DIY Bike Workshop, we're here to pull back the curtain on the industry and showcase a glorious smorgasbord of hidden cycling delights. Coz cycling's not just for roadies...or MAMILS...or Freds...plum smugglers...lycra louts..... ~ Work handles ~ London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk/ ~ Our personal handles ~ Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon ~ Illustration ~ Korinna Mei Veropoulou https://korinnamei.myportfolio.com/
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Hop on board our tandem pod: It's Captain Alex and Jenni the Stoker! Join us as we navigate the wild and wonderful world of wheels. Comin atcha from London Bike Kitchen's DIY Bike Workshop, we're here to pull back the curtain on the industry and showcase a glorious smorgasbord of hidden cycling...
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