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Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

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  • Could the 'barefoot shoe movement' come to cycling?

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    Barefoot shoes have become more popular within day-to-day footwear, with brands like Vivobarefoot beginning to appear on the highstreet. But can any of the principles be applied to cycling? If you've adopted barefoot shoes off the bike and begun to enjoy the roomier toe boxes, are there cycling shoes that can afford you the same space? We explore these questions and more with The Foot Collective Guide Nicola Pike, former Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling and founder at the eponymous Phil Burt Innovation, and owner of VeloAtelier and International Bike Fitting Institute (IBFI) President Lee Prescott.Sources mentioned in this podcast include:The Foot Collective: https://thefootcollective.com/Lore Cycling Shoes: https://lore.cc/Lake shoes, CX242 (https://uk.lakecycling.com/products/cx-242) and Lake CX201 (https://uk.lakecycling.com/products/cx-201)

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  • 24. Recalls: What happens behind the scenes when something goes wrong?

    46:19||Ep. 24
    For this episode - in which we discuss how brands handle communications, responsibilities and reputation control when bike products need to be recalled for safety reasons - Cycling Weekly news and feature writer Pat Kinsella is joined by special guests Isla Rowntree, ex-professional cyclist and the founder and CEO of Islabikes; Philippa Wheeler, Associate Solicitor at Leigh Day, and the magazine’s Ecommerce and Tech expert Matt Ischt-Barnard. 
  • Goldy looking chains and more tech from the Tour de France Grand Depart

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    In the latest edition of Off the Back, the podcast from Cycling Weekly, Aaron Borrill takes us through all the tech he spotted at the Tour de France. From Remco Evenepoel's gold chain to 3D printed parts and at least one bike that could do with shaving some weight. Every year, before the start of the Tour de France, tech journalists descend on team hotels hoping to get up close and personal with the bikes about to ridded in the race. Although many new bikes were spotted at the Tour Auvergne Rhone Alpes in early June, at the Tour you get to see everyone's machines. Remco Evenepoel's new Shiv TT bikeThinner tyres, massive chainrings and 3D printing galoreFelix Engelhardt's custom Bundesflagge GiantCycling Weekly's Off the Back podcast is out every Thursday, covering everything from the Tour de France to adventurous Mums taking on epic rides with their kids. Subscribe and you'll be notified every time a new episode is released.
  • 22. Tour de France 2026 mega preview – can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar?

    44:26||Season 1, Ep. 22
    Join Adam Becket, Simon Richardson and Pat Kinsella as we run through the route and the contenders for the 113th Tour de France, which begins tomorrow, Saturday 4 July.With non-stop action from Barcelona to Paris, via the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura and Alps, this is a Tour not to miss – but can anyone beat Tadej Pogačar?Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw Find us Here:Web: www.cyclingweekly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazineTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly
  • 'I Likened Chemo To Interval Training': TV's Rebecca Charlton on Cycling Through Cancer Treatment

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    In this Off the Back episode, commentator and this year's Tour de France highlights presenter Rebecca Charlton discusses her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and how cycling became her escape throughout. You can read the article here, which also contains advice from former consultant breast surgeon and cancer survivor Liz O’Riordan, as well as pointers on who to speak to if this story has affected you.
  • 21. British Adventure Mum to ride 1,000 miles with two children in tow

    37:52||Season 1, Ep. 21
    In this episode, digital editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan speaks to Ro Marshall, aka British Adventure Mum, about her upcoming 1,000 mile ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the Genesis Croix de Fer she’ll be riding, and how she’ll keep her two children amused along the way. Find us Here:Web: www.cyclingweekly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazineTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly
  • 20. 'Judging by the team's reaction, they didn't want it spotted': Pre Tour de France bike leaks including that Tarmac SL9

    25:27||Season 1, Ep. 20
    In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Adam and Aaron are joined by special guest Jamie to chat about the bike spotting he did at the Tour Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes, or the Dauphiné, if you prefer the old name. First, though, there’s some chat about an exciting end to the Giro d’Italia Women, which saw victory for Demi Vollering after a final stage turnaround. There’s also talk of bike paths, which was the subject of a popular article on our site last week.The meat of the podcast, though, is Jamie talking us through the exciting tech he saw in France at the weekend, including the upcoming Specialized Tarmac SL9, an intriguing new climbing bike for Ridley, and also some riders using MTB computers…#cyclingpodcastSubscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw Find us Here:Web: www.cyclingweekly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazineTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly