Going Long Adventure

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Going Long Adventure

Podcasts from Cycling Weekly. Established in 1891, Cycling Weekly magazine has been at the heart of UK cycling for over 130 years. With a new issue out every Thursday, a website, YouTube channel and all the usual social media feeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    A Short Story about WHY I LOVE Ultra Riding - And A Quick Favour

    BUY ME A MEAL DEAL https://buymeacoffee.com/goinglongadventureGet In Touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 97

    Ultra Riding into Your 60s - How to Go Long into Old (ish) Age

    How to grow old ungracefully - Steve speaks with Chris Pook about his newfound love of ultra distance riding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 96

    How to run stronger and longer ultra marathons

    Steve speaks with strength and endurance coach Ed Norman about body mechanics and strength training for long days on foot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 95

    Going Long - Steve's Land's End to John o Groats Odyssey (Part 2 - Annan to John O Groats)

    Steve regales his tale from tip to top of the British Isles and how the long-distance cycling seed was planted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 94

    Going Long - Steve's Land's End to John o Groats Odyssey (Part1 - Land's End to Annan)

    Steve regales his tale from tip to top of the British Isles and how the long-distance cycling seed was planted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 93

    Going Long's Micro Adventure Series: 1. Steve and Dan take on the Paras 10 Miler

    The Paras 10 is military fitness test used by the Parachute Regiment as part of their selection process. The task is simple: carry about 16 kilos on your back and complete a 10-mile march within 1:50mins. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 92

    Going Long (CYCLING) – Strength Training for Hilly Off-Road Ultras

    Train with Ed: www.calibreathlete.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 91

    Going Long - Steve's Latest Ultra Endurance Event F**k Up

    James joins Steve to go through his latest event: a Backyard Ultra in the wilds of Surrey, or possibly Hampshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 90

    NEW SERIES: Going Long: Backyard Ultra Training with Former GB Record Holder Kaz Nicol

    Kaz can be found at www.wildheartrunners.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 89

    Going Long: THE FAT VIKING RACE REVIEW

    The long-awaited post race chat. What happened in Geilo? It was cold, it was hard, it was insanity on two wheels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 88

    NEW SERIES: Going Long: 500km Around a McDonald's Drive-Thru - Matthew Fairbrother's Xmas Day Madness

    This week I spoke with Kiwi Matthew about a 24 Hour challenge like no other Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 87

    NEW SERIES: Going Long - China: The Cycling Paradise Nobody Talks About

    This week we chat with photo journalist Sean Gallagher his Great Wall project and the unsung mountain passes surrounding Beijing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 86

    NEW SERIES: Going Long: Fan Dance Training with Strength and Endurance Coach Ed Norman

    For strength and conditioning to go further faster, contact Ed here: https://www.calibreathlete.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 85

    Going Long - The Going Long Team's First Adventure of The Year

    Hosts Steve, Ian, Dan and James discuss the final stages of prep for their big outing to ride the Fat Viking Race in Norway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 84

    Going Long - Building the Perfect Ultra Riding Bike

    Mechanic and frame builder Pete Alfano joins us for an episode about piecing together the perfect long-distance steed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 83

    Going Long - Pedal, Cleat and Handlebar Choices for Ultra and Beyond with Bike Mechanic Pete Alfano

    https://www.alfanoframeworks.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 82

    Going Long - Winter Bike Maintenance 101 with mechanic and frame builder Pete Alfano

    Pete joins Steve and Ian for a discussion on the basics of winterising your steed and keeping it maintained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 81

    Transitioning From Road Racing to Ultra Riding

    Former elite roadie Inigo Hawkings talks us through the steep learning curve from short and sharp to long and steady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 80

    Going Long - Race Around Rwanda and Bringing Diversity to Ultra Riding

    https://www.upcycleldn.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 79

    Going Long - How to DNF an Ultra (and how to win instead)

    Ask the podRate my RideForecourt FavouritesSend us an email: [email protected] us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cyLFFiblwXtywuRnHQdShRate us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/going-long-with-cycling-weekly/id1770536914Watch the pods and more on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@goinglongadventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 78

    Going Long - Indoor vs Outdoor Training over the Winter: which should you be doing?

    Ian and Steve debate whether to head to the shed or make for the lanes during the colder months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 77

    Going Long - Great Gravel Destinations / Fear of Flying/ Riding in Cartel Country

    In an eclectic episode we Go Long on the best gravel we've ridden on and talk about some of our recent adventures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 76

    Going Long - Rate My Ride; Ask the Pod; Forecourt Favourites (Be Part of the Pod!)

    Mark your email with either Rate My Ride; Forecourt Favourites or Ask the Pod and send to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 75

    Going Long - Fat Biking Uncovered: Simple, Fun and Fearless Winter Riding

    Steve speaks with fat biking experts Ian and James about riding through the colder months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 74

    Going Long - Debunking The Weight Myth: Why Endurance Riding Has No Size Limit

    Today we're joined in the studio by friend of the pod, ultra racer and adventurer James Benson-King. At 100kg JBK rides a the pointy end. We ask him how... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 73

    Going Long - "My heart rate shoots up to 190bpm and stays there": Illi Gardner shares the secrets of her 9,000 QOMs

    Today we speak with the undisputed Queen of the Mountains about her myriad conquests which now include 1st place at the Everesting Worlds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 72

    Going Long - Our 2026 Ultra Calendar: The rides we're taking on

    This week we're looking ahead out of the murk of early autumn and onto the road ahead next year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 71

    Going Long - From suspension gravel bikes to winter boots: we search out tech-based gains for 2026

    Going Long with Cycling Weekly is a weekly podcast all about adventure, bikepacking and ultra-riding. From training and nutrition to interviews with the best ultra-racing riders in the world, we've got it covered. Not to mention a healthy dose of fun and banter as we attempt to put ourselves to the sword on long-distance bikepacking routes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 70

    Going Long - '100 kilometres of hike-a-bike': Alex Berry on his UK Triple Crown FKT and more

    Ride the Dales Divide, the Highland 550 and the North Wales 400 as quickly as possible. How hard could it be? We find out on today's episode of Going Long Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 69

    Going Long - Back to Basics: Tips for Tackling Your First Hundred-Miler

    This week we talk about a right of passage - the humble hundred miler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 68

    Going Long - Ultra-racing star Max Riese on his super-fast Tour Divide, his Triple Everesting record and more

    Going Long with Cycling Weekly is a weekly podcast all about adventure, bikepacking and ultra-riding. From training and nutrition to interviews with the best ultra-racing riders in the world, we've got it covered. Not to mention a healthy dose of fun and banter as we attempt to put ourselves to the sword on long-distance bikepacking routes and more.More about Max Riese at gravgrav.cc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 67

    Going Long - FREE SPEED: the importance of off-road riding skills

    Ian, Steve and Dan discuss ways to go faster on the trail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 66

    Going Long - Route plotting masterclass with MTB Epics

    We spoke with Matt Jones and Vince Major, the brains and braun behind ultra events company MTB Epics, about their evolving approach to route planning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 65

    Going Long - Choosing the right (or wrong ) bike for multi-surface endurance rides

    This week we talk about choosing the right tool for the job - using Steve's Royal Chilterns Way FKT as an example Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 64

    Going Long - "I was waist-deep in a swamp hoping not to get eaten by an alligator" - Angus Young's 10,000km Eastern Divide FKT

    In this episode we speak with Angus Young about his adventures - most notably, a recent 39 day epic down the east coast of North America Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 63

    Going Long - How to Go Long THIS WINTER: Our COLD WEATHER RIDING SURVIVAL GUIDE

    Thrive and survive through the colder months with a little bit of help from ultra sage Ian To Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 62

    Going Long - "I plan meticulously" Nicky Shaw on how to win ultras

    This week we speak with prolific ultra cyclist Nicky Shaw who takes us through her long distance cycling palmares. Nicky also offers first-time advice for women looking to get into the sport and coming back from a serious injury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 61

    Going Long - Steve rides the Cotswolds 200/ New Cycle Routes in North Yorks/ What's in the Pack?

    This week Steve recounts a very rainy weekend in the Cotswolds, we also look a a new trio of Cycle UK trails in Yorkshire, and introduce a new segment 'What's in the Pack, AKA 'Thing of the Week' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Going Long - 'You can transform your performance in months': fat adaptation for distance riding with nutritionist Jill Mooney

    Going Long with Cycling Weekly is a weekly podcast all about adventure, bikepacking and ultra-riding. From training and nutrition to interviews with the best ultra-racing riders in the world, we've got it covered. Not to mention a healthy dose of fun and banter as we attempt to put ourselves to the sword on long-distance bikepacking routes and more.More about Jill Mooney at BarrUltra.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 59

    Going Long - Off-season Cross Training/ Micro Adventures/ Gear of the Week

    We discuss cross-training in the off-season, micro adventures and our current favourite pieces of kit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 58

    Going Long - Long Distance Riding Kit Essentials with Ian To

    This week we speak with VIA Race organiser and ultra riding aficionado Ian To about his go-to ultra riding kit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 57

    Going Long - Ultra Cycling Unpacked: The A-Z of Endurance Cycling

    This week list our A-Zs of endurance riding - hopefully bringing you some insight into planning your face long event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 56

    Going Long - "Beautiful Brutality" Steve and Dan's South Downs Way Double attempt

    Hosts Steve and Dan talk about their 200-mile adventure on the steep and undulating slopes of the South Downs Way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 55

    Going Long - "I started the race with 45 gels" Bruno Wicht on how he wins the world's biggest ultra races

    We speak with arguably the best long distance cyclist in the world today and find out how he plies his trade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 54

    Going Long - The Why: Mental preparation for ultra races with Ian To

    Ultra athlete, coach and race organiser Ian To on gaining a psychological edge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 53

    Going Long - VIA ULTRA RACE COVERAGE with North Coast 500 record holder Matt Downie (Day 6)

    7. Matt is forced into a tough decision on the Austrian border Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Going Long - Endurance riding on a budget: what's the cheapest way to go long?

    If you've ever looked at your bank balance with concerned bemusement at the end of a long ride, you aren't alone. Here we talk about how ultra, endurance and bikepacking outings can be ridden on a shoestring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Going Long - VIA ULTRA RACE COVERAGE with North Coast 500 record holder Matt Downie (Day 5)

    6. Night riding back into the top 10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Going Long - VIA ULTRA RACE COVERAGE with North Coast 500 record holder Matt Downie (Day 4)

    5. Battling backside woes on the road to Bologna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Going Long - VIA ULTRA RACE COVERAGE with North Coast 500 record holder Matt Downie (Day 3)

    4. Supermarket sleeps, pizza pitstops and riding the storm - Matt keeps the pedals turning... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Podcasts from Cycling Weekly. Established in 1891, Cycling Weekly magazine has been at the heart of UK cycling for over 130 years. With a new issue out every Thursday, a website, YouTube channel and all the usual social media feeds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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