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“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

road.cc Podcast episode 61: We discuss Shimano’s snapping cranksets and go big on bearings

We're dissecting THAT Shimano recall (or inspection program if you're from our neck of the woods) and bringing you some hardcore bearings chat in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 12:41

The Campag Kid on building retro masterpieces, trickle-down tech, and getting hit by a car you helped design on the road.cc Podcast

On episode 60 of the podcast, we chat to the internet’s favourite drillium enthusiast about his “alter ego”, spending 18 months sourcing a chain, and why a steel bike with rim brakes is really all you need…

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 13:26

Will ULEZ get more people on bikes? + Getting back on the bike after hip surgery with a cycling physio expert on the road.cc Podcast

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we discuss what impact, if any, the big story of the week will have on cycling in London, while physio, bike fitter, and cycling injury specialist Bryan McCullough joins us to explore bike-focused rehab

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 16:24

Around the world without a motor + How to save serious watts with Aerocoach’s Xavier Disley on the road.cc Podcast

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we take a deep dive into all things aero (including whether we should start shaving our arms), and ask: What would it be like to give up on motorised transport? And travel around the world in the process?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 15:49

Rain, rivalries, protests, new bikes and Michael Matthews interviewed: road.cc Podcast live from the Cycling World Championships

We're coming at you from Glasgow for this special edition of the road.cc Podcast, summing up our experiences so far and sitting down for a fascinating discussion with Aussie pro Michael Matthews

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 15:01

Rishi Sunak is “on the side” of drivers – What happened to Britain’s “golden age for cycling”? Plus THAT cargo bike parking row on the road.cc Podcast

We discuss what the Prime Minister’s pro-car agenda could mean for active travel in the UK, while a Bristol family ask why their cargo bike is deemed by the council to be less important than a car parking space…

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 15:59

Is 1x the new disc brake debate? Single chainring simplicity at the Tour de France discussed + lactate testing on the road.cc Podcast

Now we're seeing the world's best on the biggest stage in road cycling switching to single chainring set-ups, is the death of the small ring now inevitable?

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 13:31

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