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Academic behind ‘cyclists seen as less human’ study: “If you have a safe and normal cycling culture, how could you see people as anything but human?”

Dr Mark Limb chats to the road.cc Podcast about helmets, hi-vis, infrastructure, and the need for more research on why cyclists can be dehumanised by motorists

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 20:44

Have pro cyclists ‘gone soft’? Perceptions of elite sport (and us mortals) discussed + Simon samples Drum & Bass On The Bike!

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast we’re chatting about one of the hot debates from the Giro, while Simon enjoys the “carnival atmosphere” of a two-wheeled rave through London

Thu, Jun 08, 2023 15:22

“Vertical bike storage is discriminatory and should be outright banned”: Rail engineer Gareth Dennis explains why taking your bike on the train is such a faff on the road.cc Podcast

The rail infrastructure expert joins us to discuss one of our pet peeves, bike storage on trains, why vertical storage leaves him “sweating with rage”, and why a radical step-change is needed to make trains more accessible

Thu, May 18, 2023 15:32

Should dealing with third-party camera reports from cyclists be outsourced? Close pass op pioneer Mark Hodson on the road.cc Podcast

We're talking third-party reporting and how to make the system work better with Mark Hodson in this episode, and also chatting gravel ahead of an exciting new event in Finland

Thu, May 04, 2023 16:13

How to save a bike race: Rás Tailteann organiser on keeping Ireland’s biggest race alive, ‘difficult second album syndrome’, and why some races just mean more

One of Ireland’s most iconic sporting events, the Rás has endured a turbulent few years of cancellations, financial worries, and unlikely comebacks. We speak to organiser Ger Campbell about his efforts to ensure the race’s survival

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 19:12

How do we save UK bike racing? SweetSpot’s PR Director on Women’s Tour cancellation and staying positive for the future

In this episode of the road.cc Podcast, Ryan talks to Peter Hodges about the state of UK bike racing, and Dave joins a mental health campaigner for a few miles of a 2000 mile bike ride across the UK

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 15:28

“Adrian, you’re wrong!” Pedal Me’s co-founder on cargo bikes + THAT foggy ride on the Isle of Man

On this episode of the road.cc Podcast, we're talking cargo bikes for personal and business use with Pedal Me and debriefing a very divisive Manx mountain ride...

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 15:14

Are petrolheads and cyclists really all that different? JayEmm on the road.cc Podcast + women’s racing discussed

Time for something completely different on this bumper-length episode of the road.cc Podcast, as the world of cars and bikes collide (definitely not literally)

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 14:40

Why is the 15-minute city attracting so many conspiracy theories? Plus access for disabled cyclists in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Carlton Reid joins us to discuss the opposition to making where we live more liveable, while Kate Ball of Wheels for Wellbeing outlines the barriers disabled cyclists face

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 18:25

Cycling licences? Cycling number plates?? Grant Shapps’ silly suggestions slammed plus tales from LEL on the road.cc Podcast

We talk about the hottest and most disappointing topic of the week, and check in with Matt Page after his mammoth effort at London Edinburgh London

Fri, Aug 19, 2022 12:51