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The Bike Show Podcast

The Bike Show Podcast

Jack Thurston

Podcast devoted to the art, science, politics and transcendental pleasure of cycling, in London and beyond. Presented by Jack Thurston the show has been running since 2004, initially as a radio show on Resonance FM. It covers the intersections of cycling, culture, society and creativity from a variety of perspectives. From Tour de France to roller-racing, from Brompton commuters to bicycle messengers, from Kraftwerk to hip hop, from urban design to countryside trips. Literature, history, travel, art, music and sport.

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The Bike Show Podcast - Adventures in Bikepacking

Adventures in Bikepacking

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01/04/16 • 0 min

Is bikepacking the most exciting new thing in cycling since the invention of the mountain bike or a much needed rebranding of the venerable pastime of cycle touring? Or is just another cynical ruse to get us to buy more stuff, an attempt to commercialise that wonderful thing called adventure. Jack heads to mid-Wales for the Bear Bones Winter Event to find out, and meets up with Beth Barrington of WildCat Gear to hear about the homespun beginnings of a small company that makes some of the best bikepacking gear available.
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The Bike Show Podcast - 19 November 2007: Tales of the summer
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11/21/07 • -1 min

The Bike Show returns for its winter season with guest in the studio Buffalo Bill reporting on this year’s Cycle Messenger World Championship in Dublin and Kieron Yates on taking part in the epic and grueling 1200 kilometer non-stop race ... Continue reading →

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The Bike Show Podcast - 3 December 2007: Fixed Fever

3 December 2007: Fixed Fever

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12/04/07 • -1 min

Over the past five years a craze for riding bicycles with only one gear and no freewheel has taken off, in New York, London, Sydney and cities all around the world. We take a long hard look at the merits ... Continue reading →

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The Bike Show Podcast - A Ride in Border Country

A Ride in Border Country

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07/30/13 • -1 min

In the last show of the summer season, Jack goes for a leisurely spin around the Welsh borders with local cyclist Owen Davies as his guide, from Abergavenny to Monmouth and back, past Raglan Castle, Rockfield recording studios and the unlikely Welsh residence of the notorious Nazi politician Rudolf Hess.
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The Bike Show Podcast - To Coventry: Birthplace of the Bicycle
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06/11/12 • -1 min

Coventry has a very good claim to be the birthplace of the modern bicycle, the "Rover Safety" invented in the 1880s by John Kemp Starley, one of the city's many bicycle makers. Someone very happy to make that claim is Steve Bagley, Head of Collections at the Coventry Transport Museum. We go for a ride around the city and a trip back in time. Continue reading →

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The Bike Show Podcast - Montreal-New York City by bicycle (part one)
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11/23/09 • -1 min

The first of two features on a north American cycle tour undertaken over the summer. Starting in cycle-friendly Montreal and Quebec’s routes vertes and camping on the shores of Lake Champlain, this episode ends with a mildly disturbing encounter with ... Continue reading →

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The Bike Show Podcast - High on a Mountain Top

High on a Mountain Top

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10/22/13 • -1 min

Since the very earliest years of the bicycle, adventurous cyclists have been unable to resist the allure of the mountains - the challenge of riding up and the thrill of freewheeling down the other side. Mountains are also the crucible of many of the most dramatic moments in professional bike racing. Daniel Friebe and Pete Goding, the authors of 'Mountain Higher: Europe's Extreme, Undiscovered and Unforgettable Cycle Climbs' join host Jack Thurston to talk about the quest for ever more exhilarating climbs and breathtakingly beautiful places. In a podcast-only extra, Bill Chidley reports back from the Annual General Meeting of the London Cycling Campaign, where important details of the Space 4 Cycling campaign were agreed. Continue reading →

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Jack Thurston and Jo Upton in search of the best bicycle gadget at Cycle 2006, the UK’s biggest cycling exhibition and trade fair. Glow in the dark pedals, GPS tools, bike storage, heart rate monitors and lights galore. We are ... Continue reading →

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The Bike Show Podcast - Team GB rules the track and Patrick Field tells it like it is
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10/25/11 • -1 min

In this week’s show, Jack attempts to feign interest in the European track cycling championships and Jen gets her geography all confused. Patrick Field saves the day with an inspirational talk at the Intelligence Squared cycling festival (view more here). ... Continue reading →

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On this week’s show Kieron Yates investigates the City of London Police’s recent crackdown on ‘deviant cyclists’ and asks John Knight of the London Bicycle Messengers’ Association for his reaction. We also preview the Pushbike Architecture Treasure Hunt by speaking ... Continue reading →

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Bike Show Podcast have?

The Bike Show Podcast currently has 276 episodes available.

What topics does The Bike Show Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Bicycle, London, Art, Bike, Podcast, Podcasts, Tour, Sports, Wilderness and Cycling.

What is the most popular episode on The Bike Show Podcast?

The episode title 'Adventures in Bikepacking' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Bike Show Podcast?

The average episode length on The Bike Show Podcast is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Bike Show Podcast released?

Episodes of The Bike Show Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of The Bike Show Podcast?

The first episode of The Bike Show Podcast was released on May 24, 2005.

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