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The road.cc Podcast aims to target a wide range of cyclists, with segments that will appeal to commuters, leisure cyclists, road racers and everyone in between. It brings to life the hugely diverse content you all will have become accustomed to on road.cc, including discussions of the most popular and/or controversial recent stories in our news and live blog sections of the site. There will also be tech news, reviews and interviews.

We’ll have special guests and all your fave members of the road.cc team appearing regularly. With a new episode landing every two weeks, you can find the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. If you have an Alexa, you can even tell it to play the road.cc Podcast. Subscribers will also get direct download links in the road.cc subscriber’s newsletter.

Podcast episodes:

“Our sport will wither and die if we refuse these sponsors”: Sportswashing and pro cycling’s carbon footprint discussed, plus LTNs vs dodgy data on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 71 of the road.cc Podcast, we’ve got two great guests and two compelling topics to discuss… namely sportswashing and low traffic neighbourhoods

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 14:16

“We’ve learnt to normalise rubbish behaviour”: What stops women cycling? Abuse, intimidation, and how to make cycling safe for everyone

On episode 70 of the road.cc Podcast, cycling campaigners Eilidh Murray and Kate Bartlett discuss the recent report on the shocking abuse suffered by women cycling in London, and how infrastructure and education are essential to making cycling safe

Fri, Feb 09, 2024 18:04

“Some drivers see safe cycling as a character flaw”: the fight for fewer close passes + the UK’s booming gravel scene

We're delving into new research on the subject of drivers who close pass cyclists with a road safety expert and dissecting the booming UK gravel scene in episode 69 of the road.cc Podcast

Thu, Jan 25, 2024 13:47

“You have to dig in for the next three to five years”: What lies ahead for a struggling bike industry in 2024? More expert analysis, plus our Cycling Sgt. Pepper image discussed

With the bike industry facing severe headwinds as it enters 2024, we discuss its prospects for the year ahead with industry stalwart Rory Hitchens – and it’s not all doom and gloom. Plus, our majestic Sgt. Pepper year review image: a ‘Making Of’ special

Thu, Jan 11, 2024 17:42

Seeing the person behind the cyclist: More Than A Cyclist campaign aims to inspire behaviour change with powerful new film, plus our top cycling Christmas gifts

After the release of its latest emotional campaign video, Rob Anderson of the More Than A Cyclist campaign tells us more about the group's aims. In part 2, we discuss our favourite ever cycling gifts

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 16:26

Is cycling ‘woke’? Cycling and culture wars discussed with a Conservative aide, plus Lucinda Brand and Eli Iserbyt on the future of cyclocross

Yes, we went there. Cycling's curious relationship with so-called wokeness is up for discussion on the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, plus a much less loaded chat and pro interviews about the crazy sport of cyclocross

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 17:10

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Why the 20mph zone time trial ban could be the “tip of the iceberg” for British racing + Chris Froome’s bike set-up mystery explained

Will 20mph speed limits spell the death of Britain’s venerable time trialling scene? We ask solicitor Jonty Gordon, while bike fitter Luke Craddock dissects one of cycling’s great unanswered questions: What is going on with Chris Froome’s bike?

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 15:53

Broken bikes, riding the wrong way, and losing track of time: The final finisher from the 2023 Transcontinental Race recounts her epic ride across Europe

Ryan catches up with the intrepid and indefatigable Han Lu, who has many a story to tell from her month-long Transcontinental adventure

Thu, Nov 02, 2023 17:46

What the hell is going on in the bike industry? Wiggle Chain Reaction turmoil discussed plus pro cycling’s idiot problem on the road.cc Podcast

As rumours swirl that Wiggle Chain Reaction has stopped paying its suppliers, we break down what's happening with bike industry stalwart Rory Hitchens

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 15:18

“It’s a bit of a mess”: A solicitor’s take on Shimano crankgate + the history of road.cc on our latest Podcast

For episode 62 of the road.cc Podcast, we speak to Thomas Jervis of Leigh Day Solicitors about Shimano's snapping cranks, and the road.cc founding fathers talk about the site's 15-year history

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 15:41