Cycling Legends Podcast

Join Chris Sidwells throughout this year’s men’s Giro d’Italia for some little slices of Corsa Rosa history.Before the curtain fell on one of cycling’s most mercurial careers, Marco Pantani returned to the Giro in 2003 and faced a haunting, human battle to find himself on the roads that had once made him a legend.This is the story of the Last Hurrah or Marco Pantani.🎵 Giro d’Italia by Trabant 33, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.🎙️Intro/outro voice generated by elevenlabs.ioGet in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

The Giro d’Italia is safely (ish) back on home turf so the team take stock of the first week and a bit of the year’s first Grand Tour. Predictably, Jonas’ Blockhaus blockbuster don’t impress Gary much (his time trial even less so) but is it just a matter of time before the Danish Dynamo (cough) chalks up a debut Maglia Rosa? Elsewhere in racing, is it mere coincidence that the subject of the last episode’s biggying-up, Mischa Bredewold took her first GC win at Itzulia? Of course it is, but that doesn’t stop Chris, David and Gary pushing themselves as the natural successors to Cyrille Guimard.📸 Two giants making their Giro d’Italia debuts: on his way to the first of no fewer than 64 Grand Tour stage wins, Eddy Merckx conquers the Blockhaus on stage 12 of the 1967 race. (Credit: unknown)RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHAMELESS PLUGSSimpson Retro 2026 Early Bird closes on 31 May! Get your tickets at https://tickets.cyclinglegends.co.uk/events/cyclinglegendsmedia/2036886Get in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

The Lincoln Grand Prix is one of the most prestigious races in the British domestic racing and has been an ever-present in the calendar since 1956. This year saw the 70th edition of the men’s race and the 11th running of the women’s event. In this special, Gary was there to capture some of the atmosphere of the race and catch up with Simpson Nouvelles on what turned out to be a very good day for the team.📸 Simpson Nouvelles’ Greta Lawless (rider 105) tackles the iconic Michaelgate ramp on her way to 18th place at this year’s Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix (Photo: Gary Fairley/Cycling Legends Collection)🎵 Northside, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.ScholarshipHelp support the development of women’s U23 cycling hereWebsite https://nouvellescycling.ccFacebook https://www.facebook.com/NouvellesCycling?Instagram https://www.instagram.com/NouvellesCycling

Vuelta Feminina! Giro! Lincoln Grand Prix! It's all happening at once, but that's no problem for our dynamic trio who just talk about other stuff anyway. Belgian toothpaste, for example, which may possibly give you a very different ring of confidence. Join Chris, David and Gary for nutrition and hygiene tips with some occasional bike racing thrown in for good measure.📸 The Lincoln Grand Prix is one of the UK’s most prestigious domestic races and the one with the longest continuous history. First raced in 1956, only the global COVID outbreak in 2020 has prevented its running. Pictured here, Huddersfield CC’s Bob Eastwood narrowly edges out Tony Hewson to take the inaugural victory. (Credit: unknown/via ITP events.)RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHAMELESS PLUGSTom Simpson Cycling Festival, 6-13 September 2026Get your tickets at https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/pages/tom-simpson-cycling-festival?srsltid=AfmBOoq-lT3u_RBugJadNdxjeqxs2gMMgDSi76UxYSxouqb74SFjvAyHWolf Alice - The Clearing https://www.wolfalice.co.uk/music/ Get in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

Join Chris Sidwells throughout this year’s men’s Giro d’Italia for some little slices of Corsa Rosa history.It’s 1924 and you’re a woman who plans to ride the Giro d’Italia. But there’s no women’s Giro in 1924. Not a problem for Alfonsina Strada!In this first show, Chris tells the remarkable story of ‘the Devil in a Skirt’.🎵 Giro d’Italia by Trabant 33, courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.🎙️Intro/outro voice generated by elevenlabs.ioGet in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

Toot toot! It’s all aboard the Paul Seixas hype TGV but not before we dissect 2 nail-biting Enfers du Nord. It’s been a week of cycling history being made in real time and expectations being defied. Again.RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHAMELESS PLUGSTom Simpson Cycling Festival, 6-13 September 2026Get your tickets at https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/pages/tom-simpson-cycling-festival?srsltid=AfmBOoq-lT3u_RBugJadNdxjeqxs2gMMgDSi76UxYSxouqb74SFjvAyHThin Glass and Thin Ice - Reg Barnett https://regbarnett.co.uk/Cycling Legends 04 Flandriens - Chris Sidwells (who?) https://cyclinglegends.co.uk/products/cycling-legends-04-flandriens-by-chris-sidwells?srsltid=AfmBOooSSdVAIAwrujlAR_JaFh5fE1FDn5OzRHPhhx1PMEU6Mwja2L6IGet in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

Reg "Reggie" Barnett enjoyed a long and distinguished cycling career between 1965 and 1977, turning professional after. A six-time national sprint champion, he turned professional after competing for Great Britain in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. He went on to race domestically for teams including Holdsworth‑ Campagnolo, Falcon, TI‑Raleigh, and later his own Barnett‑Edwards‑Shimano squad.In this candid interview, Reg chats to Chris Sidwells about racing in the 1960s and 70s.Reg’s autobiography, Thin Glass and Thin Ice, is available directly from Reg himself at https://regbarnett.co.uk/Get in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! Whether it’s your best of/worst of 2025 or just general bike chat, we’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk

Despite our best attempts, it really is all about Flanders in this episode. Oh, and some 1970s progressive rock. Join Chris, David and “Whispering” Gary for a look back at two memorable Rondes Van Vlaanderen, with a sprinkle of noodly guitars and occasional yodelling. You don’t get this over at Lionel Birnie’s, do you?📸 The Lion of Flanders himself, Johan Museeuw, taking the first of his 3 Ronde Van Vlaanderen victories at the 1993 edition of the race. Museeuw competed in 16 editions of de Ronde from 1989-2004, finishing on the podium no fewer than 8 times. (Credit: Piet Van Belle and Marc Herremans, via KOERS Museum of Cycle Sport)RecommendationsJenny Ross, artist - www.jennyrossary.comDavid’s Substack - https://substack.com/@dstan58?r=nsm6y&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=imageSimpson Nouvelles Cycling Scholarship - https://gofund.me/32eacc351 Get in touchDrop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com! We’d love to hear from you!Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1Webhttps://www.cyclinglegends.co.uk