Going Long
Dave Holmes
... going far. A podcast intended to cover "all things bike". Pretty much everything is up for discussion. The idea is to share some of my passion and experience, as a person who rides bikes a lot, and has gone from a very overweight and unhealthy couch potato, to someone who rides ultra endurance distances and races their bike at every opportunity.
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episode 1:- my backstory
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07/08/23 • 4 min
This is the first episode of Going Long. So, to kick things off, I thought I should give you a short piece of background on me and my cycling history. I go back to when I originally started riding bikes as a teenager, getting selected to race for the South of England juniors before giving it all up for fame and fortune.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast - #CoffeeAndBikes
07/08/23 • 4 min
episode 2:- a boy and a bicycle - pt1
Going Long
07/13/23 • 9 min
In this episode, I recall some of my memories of when carbon fibre bikes were only a dream. I describe the culture of the UK cycling scene as I experienced it at the time. For example, I recall how we fearlessly followed inches behind fast-moving vehicles in their draft, and I reminisce about the weekly club runs. Also, I talk about the weekly track training and weight lifting we did and how we maintained our bikes. Finally, I tell a tale of that all important new bike day, when I collected my bespoke hand-made track bike from London.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
07/13/23 • 9 min
episode 3:- a boy and a bicycle pt2
Going Long
07/26/23 • 2 min
This very short episode puts the final touches on a picture of a teen torn between the love of riding his bike and playing guitar. You discover the reason why he eventually succumbed to the allure of a rock and roll lifestyle, left home for London, and eschewed any thought of sport or fitness to seek fame and fortune.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
07/26/23 • 2 min
08/01/23 • 11 min
A report on some of the ups and downs of doing the Dunwich Dynamo night ride for the fourth time at midsummer, when temperatures reached 36 degrees in the UK. On this magical journey, you start out from London in the evening, follow the twinkle of taillights through bustling English villages, and reach the seaside in Dunwich for daybreak. Having covered the 110 miles, there's a little respite for breakfast before the return leg, which throws up more than a few almost insurmountable challenges...
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
08/01/23 • 11 min
episode 5:- my first zwift experience
Going Long
08/08/23 • 5 min
This is how I got into virtual cycling, with the help and encouragement of my clubmates. I delve into getting and setting up the trainer and describe taking my first tentative steps on the Zwift platform. I recount what it was like to see my power data for the first time, and I also tell of how the process affected my fitness and eventually led me to becoming the captain of a Zwift racing team...
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
08/08/23 • 5 min
08/15/23 • 8 min
I talk about makerspaces, places where you can access all manner of tools that enable you to make and fix all sorts of things, including bikes and bike related stuff.. You'll also hear how I get inducted to use industrial machine tools, in particular and Bridgeport milling machine, which then helps me to machine the things I design.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
08/15/23 • 8 min
episode 1:- my backstory
Going Long
07/08/23 • 4 min
This is the 1st episode of Going Long, about all things bike. I go back in time to when, as a teen, I became inspired to ride. I touch on how I got selected to race for the South Of England juniors and how my life choices lead me from a healthy lifestyle on two wheels into carrying 22 stone (308 lbs/ 139 kg), struggling to walk. The story continues to where I am today.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
07/08/23 • 4 min
10/11/23 • 7 min
When summer fades and the weather closes in, the natural tendency for our creature known as The Cyclist, is to drag out the indoor trainer, switch on the fan and sweat it out in their warm dry shed, garage, hall or even front room. This static indoor 'training' usually involves staring at a computer screen running an app called Zwift. In this episode, we learn of the shock to the system this causes our two wheeled friend. He chooses to join an event on Zwift called The Hotchillee Gain Train. Take a listen to find out how he gets on...
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
10/11/23 • 7 min
episode 8:- moonrakers and sunseekers
Going Long
10/21/23 • 22 min
Moonrakers And Sunseekers is a long distance bike ride from Bristol to Poole on the South coast and back, taking in some fantastic roads and amazing countryside. The route leads me and my good friend Alex down memory lane, through roads and places I knew from my teenage years. Starting at night and ending late the next day, this is a ride to remember and share.
Thanks for listening. Feel free to check out the Going Long blog at www.goinglong.co.uk. Don't forget to subscribe. If you want to buy me a coffee, it would really help me bring you more content and support the podcast. #CoffeeAndBikes
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/going-long/donations
10/21/23 • 22 min
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How many episodes does Going Long have?
Going Long currently has 9 episodes available.
What topics does Going Long cover?
The podcast is about How To, Podcasts, Education and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Going Long?
The episode title 'episode 1:- my backstory' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Going Long?
The average episode length on Going Long is 9 minutes.
How often are episodes of Going Long released?
Episodes of Going Long are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Going Long?
The first episode of Going Long was released on Jul 8, 2023.
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