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46. Ep 46: Shimano Crank Snaps AFTER Passing Inspection & Meet 'Britain's Most Hated Cyclist' Who Catches Dangerous Drivers
01:16:55Thanks to Mike for coming on the show, you can check out his channel hereHere's a breakdown of the episode - sorry if the time stamps aren't quite right, sometimes the adverts screw up the timings and we can't fix it :( but hopefully you get the gist00:00 Meet Britain’s ‘most hated cyclist’ who’s reported 1700+ drivers07:55 ‘More hated than Hitler’10:08 Why does Mikey upset people so much?13:23 Should we be snitching on bad drivers?16:53 Is reporting drivers safer or more dangerous for cyclists?19:48 Shimano crank snaps 5 months after passing inspection29:27 Shimano working on a fully wireless groupset?35:18 How did Mikey get started?36:43 Why does he do it?38:18 How does he deal with hate & abuse? 40:57 Mikey’s WILDEST encounters45:23 Is Mikey too confrontational?46:16 Violence and online threats47:25 Mikey’s camera setup49:26 ‘The fame is horrible, I don’t want it’50:19 Does Mikey give cyclists a bad name?55:32 What do the police think of Mikey’s antics?58:50 What it will take for Mikey to STOP reporting01:01:36 Why doesn’t Mikey report bad cyclists?01:03:30 Do people he catches change their attitudes?01:04:32 What can help ease tension between drivers and cyclists?01:06:19 What has improved since Mikey began filming01:09:13 Recording and submitting close passes01:11:40 The biggest problem in cycling right now01:13:34 Does Mikey ‘go about things the wrong way’?01:18:25 Are the trolls here yet?01:18:45 The elephant in the room (FUOTW)01:19:41 Send us your questions for EF nutritionist WillIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.
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45. Ep 45: Jimmi BUSTS Speeding Driver With His On-Bike Camera + Match Fixing In Cycling?
47:50Watch the MVDP cap thrower video here! And here’s an interesting article about match fixing at Belgian kermesses.Watch the audio version of this podcast, or check out our other videos here.Here’s the full episode breakdown (sorry if the time stamps are a little out. The adverts throw it off sometimes, but hopefully you get the gist)00:00 Weird town names03:04 The dumbest move a pro cyclist can make…06:07 Is Pidcock a sore loser?07:40 Jimmi busted a speeding driver with his bike cam!10:35 The Paris-Roubaix cap thrower & potential match fixing in cycling16:21 Stop stealing cobbles!17:47 Jimmi’s getting a World Champs jersey22:37 Overrated/Underrated: Black finishing kits27:16 Overrated/Underrated: Thermal bib shorts28:41 Overrated/Underrated: Cliff bars for cycling30:20 Overrated/Underrated: Adidas Velosambas33:38 Francis’ meeting mess up (FUOTW)34:40 Protective tape to stop frame bags rubbing35:20 Our European bike holiday recommendations42:24 Are bike ‘laser lanes’ the key to safe car passing?47:24 Is Lanterne Rouge really banned from the bookies? Here’s the answer!If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time.44. Ep 44: Is This Rapha's Worst Kit Yet? & Geraint Thomas In Trouble Over 'Rat' Joke – The Wild Ones Podcast Ep.44
59:00Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/-g6--2QzF4QThis week the gang's back together as Francis returns from Malaysia. We play an April Fool's based news quiz, plus find out why people are hating on Rapha’s latest jersey release. Also in the news, sticky bottles at Paris-Roubaix and are Vingegaard & Evenepoel out of the Tour de France? We'll also be rating cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes, the spring classics, the gym and Aaron Taylor Johnson as James Bond. Lastly, we'll be discussing essential handling skills every roadie should know.Enjoy! And if you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time.43. Ep 43: 5 Common Tubeless Mistakes To Avoid, The Best Bike Upgrade For Comfort & Losing Weight The Right Way
01:04:37Welcome to our special Listener's Takeover edition of the Wild Ones Podcast. This week we're joined by mechanic Nic, and cycling coach, racer and mechanic James to answer your questions.You can watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/dw6FbxmeziwIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.42. Ep 42: Could This Device Change Cycling? + These Underrated Tips Will Make You A Better Rider with Coach James
01:01:14This week we're joined by mechanic, bike racer and coach James Jobber, and we're chatting about the latest piece of aero tech to hit the pro peloton and asking whether it will be (and should be) the next big thing in cycling. Plus, Zipp has finally made a full statement on their hookless wheels at the centre of the Lotto Dstny controversy. And James gives us his tips for making big gains in your cycling – and it's got nothing to do with numbers.Plus we're play more Overrated/Underrated, Emily has a confession and we answer your questions.Thanks to coach James for joining us this week. You can get in touch with him at www.upshiftvelo.co.ukIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.41. Ep 41: Trouble At Trek & Giant + Is Doping Rife In Amateur Racing?
59:26Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/PcX0CZy50fQThis week we're back with bike mechanic Nic chatting about Lance Armstrong's latest controversial comments on the current era of pros plus whether doping is rife at amateur level. We also check in on the latest news from the bike industry sales crisis and debate whether Mark Cavendish can still make his Tour de France record dreams after a bad run or form. Plus there's more Overrated/Underrated and your questions on getting friends and family into cyclnig and how to choose the right gears for a hilly event.If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.Donate to Sam’s Alpe D’Huzes cancer research ride: https://www.opgevenisgeenoptie.nl/fundraisers/SamuelRadcliff24650/alpe-dhuzes40. Ep 40: From A Coma To A 2500 Mile Bike Race – The Incredible Story Of One-Armed Cyclist Dan Richards
01:26:40In this special extended episode of The Wild Ones Podcast we're joined by paracyclist Dan Richards, who lost his right arm and shoulder in a motorbike accident at age 23... and says it's the best thing that ever happened to him. His powerful story – from a young soldier to rebuilding his life from rock bottom – provides lessons in resilience and determination that we can all learn from, and we're so grateful to Dan for sharing it with us.You can follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmedwonder/?hl=enIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.