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Ride and Thrive

Dave Shields Fitness

Cycling is an amazing way to support your physical and mental health. The aim of this podcast is to inspire you to get the most from being out on a bike. With training tips, workout ideas, kit recommendations and much more, subscribe for your weekly dose of cycling heaven!

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8:38

Cycling News Update | Why is Rapha leaving Pro Cycling?

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/11/02

A Cycling News round-up from the last week, including...An update on the ongoing battle of Garmin vs Strava App, plus.... Rapha parts ways with Pro Cycling, and Lidl's Bold plans to become the Number 1 Cycling team in the world.#cyclingnews #cyclingupdates #cyclingcommunity #rideandthriveIf you have just started your cycling journey, you can get your Beginner Cyclist Toolkit Here.It's packed full of information and advice to get you started safely on your journey.

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6:47

Tour de France 2026 Route | Hit or Miss?

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/27

The route for the 2026 Edition of the Tour de France has just been released. In this episode, Dave discusses the facts and opinions about the route choice.Facts & totalsDates: 4 July to 26 July 2026.Grand Départ: Barcelona, Spain. 21 stages. Total distance: ~3,333 km.Total climbing (vertical gain): ~54,000 m.Stage-type mix (from published summary):One Team Time Trial (TTT) to open.One (or minimal) Individual Time Trial (ITT).8 mountain stages with ~5 summit finishes.4 hilly stages (medium

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17:55

Reflections From the Road | Riding Through Yorkshire

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/24

This episode hits the road — literally!Recorded on two wheels through North Yorkshire’s beautiful lanes, I talk about cycling clothing, training tips, and what keeps me pushing the pedals when motivation dips.Along the way, I meet wildlife, a train, and have coffee from a coffee bike!It’s a chatty ride-along full of energy, inspiration, and countryside vibes.If you have just started your cycling journey, you can get your Beginner Cyclist Toolkit Here.It's packed full of information and advice to get

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14:54

Cold weather Cycling tips.

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/18

As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, motivation can also drop — unless your gear works with the season, not against it.In this episode, David breaks down a practical guide to dressing for colder rides and outdoor workouts.From base layers to windproof shells, gloves to thermal socks, you’ll learn how to stay warm, dry, and mobile without overheating or overcomplicating.Whether you're commuting, training, or just trying to stay consistent, this is your blueprint for cold-weather

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13:36

Proven ways to regain your motivation to ride

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/17

We all hit the wall. That moment when the bike gathers dust, the gear feels heavy, and motivation slips through your fingers. In this episode, I get real about the slump — why it happens, what it means, and how to climb out of it with intention. From mindset shifts to micro-habits, you'll learn how to reconnect with your purpose, rebuild momentum, and ride with renewed energy.Whether you're stuck in a rut or just need a spark, this one's for you.If you have just started your cycling journey, you can

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5:01

Garmin Got Served: Strava’s Bold Legal Move

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/14

In a surprising twist for the fitness tech world, Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, accusing the GPS titan of infringing on key patents and violating a long-standing partnership agreement. At the heart of the dispute? Two core features: segments and heatmaps — staples of Strava’s platform that let users compete on route sections and visualize popular training paths. Strava is now seeking a permanent injunction to block Garmin from selling fitness devices that use these contested features,

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9:41

Do You Need a Gravel Bike?

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/10/14

I recently went on a ride with a friend who brought his gravel bike. I showed up with my mountain bike—and honestly, I had a blast.It got me thinking: do we really need a gravel bike, or is it just another shiny object in the cycling world? In this episode, I unpack that question. We’ll explore the differences between gravel and mountain bikes, what the marketing gets right (and wrong), and how to make gear decisions that align with your goals—not just the trends.If you’ve ever wondered whether your

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16:07

Top 10 Tour de France Moments: Sticky Bottles &...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/08/01

The Tour may be over, but the thrills linger.In this episode of Ride & Thrive, Dave counts down 10 unforgettable moments from this year’s Tour de France—from Quinn Simmons channeling Captain America to Lenny Martinez’s cheeky sticky bottle maneuver on Stage 18 🚴‍♂️💥.Get ready for a fast-paced recap with behind-the-scenes drama, insider insights, and the kind of cycling storytelling that fuels your ride. Buckle up, it’s time to relive the magic—starting with #10 and climbing all the way to

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20:56

Van Aert Goes Out in Style | Dominant Pogacar Wins...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/30

🎙️ Tour de France 2025: Highs, Heartbreaks & HeroicsThree weeks. Twenty-one stages. Endless storylines. From Pogačar’s clinical dominance to the cobbled chaos of Montmartre, this year’s Tour blended tradition with unpredictability.In this special wrap-up episode, we break down the biggest winners, the unexpected losers, and the moments that made this Tour unforgettable.Who cemented their legacy? Who cracked under pressure? And who deserves more love than the headlines gave?We talk climbs,

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11:19

Arensman Does It Again | Stage 19 TdF

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/25

Originally planned as a 129.9 km Alpine queen stage from Albertville to La Plagne, including the Col des Saisies, Col du Pré, Cormet de Roselend, and final summit finish.Due to a last‑minute outbreak of nodular dermatitis in local cattle, organisers shortened the stage to approximately 93–95 km, cutting out two climbs. The start was delayed to about 14:30 BST.🚵 Early action: Breaks and AttacksShortly after the revised neutral start in Albertville, Primož Roglič attempted an early attack, bridging

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11:49

Milan Sees Green as O'Connor Flies High | Stages...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/25

Stage 17 delivered chaos and courage in equal measure. In torrential rain and greasy conditions, sprinters battled for supremacy on the road to Valence.A late crash inside the final kilometre shattered the sprint train, but Jonathan Milan stayed upright and surged to his second stage win, tightening his grip on the green jersey. Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard avoided the carnage, preserving their GC positions as the peloton edged closer to the Alps.Stage 18 was the Queen Stage—and it lived up to

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6:36

Stage16 | Ventoux: A French Fairytale

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/22

Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2025 was all about the Giant of Provence—and it didn’t disappoint.French climber Valentin Paret-Peintre stunned the favourites with a late surge to win atop Mont Ventoux, claiming his first Tour stage and sending the home crowd into raptures.With 140 km of flat terrain before the final climb, the peloton stayed calm until chaos erupted on the slopes. 🚴‍♂️ Pogačar marked attacks but didn’t strike.🔥 Vingegaard tried to shake things up.🇫🇷 Paret-Peintre timed it

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6:53

Breakaway Masterclass: How Wellens Beat the Odds

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/20

Stage 15 Muret-Carcassonne 169.3km (Hilly)Stage 15 of the Tour de France 2025 delivered a masterclass in breakaway brilliance and tactical misfires. On a lumpy 169 km route through southern France, Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) launched a daring solo attack with 40 km to go, holding off all chasers to claim his first Tour stage win—and complete his set of victories across all three Grand Tours.Behind him, the peloton fractured early due to a crash, GC teams scrambled to regroup, and Julian

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15:30

Super(Arens)man on Stage 14|Turmoil on the Tourmalet...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/20

Stage 13: Loudenvielle to Peyragudes – Mountain Time Trial (10.9km)Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) delivered a masterclass in pacing and power, conquering the brutal uphill TT in 23 minutes flat to claim his fourth stage win of the Tour.Racing without a team radio and opting for a lightweight road bike, Pogačar extended his GC lead to +4:07 over Jonas Vingegaard, who finished second on the day.Primož Roglič surged back into podium contention with a third-place finish, while Remco Evenepoel

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10:32

Pogacars Pyranean Masterclass up the Hautacam | Stage...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/17

Tadej Pogačar stormed to victory atop the legendary Hautacam, reclaiming the yellow jersey in dominant fashion.- He attacked 12 km from the summit, dropping all rivals and finishing 2'10" ahead of Jonas Vingegaard, with Florian Lipowitz rounding out the podium.- This marks Pogačar’s 20th career Tour stage win and his third of this Tour, just one day after crashing in Stage 11.🔥 GC Shake-Up- Ben Healy, who wore yellow for two days, cracked in the heat and lost over 13 minutes, dropping to 11th

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11:43

Chaos in the Countryside! Stage 11 TdF

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/17

From heartbreak to heroics—Stage 11 of the Tour de France delivered a masterclass in grit and glory. Jonas Abrahamsen, fresh off a broken collarbone, stormed to victory in Toulouse, giving Uno-X Mobility their first-ever Tour stage win.Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar hit the deck but bounced back like a true champion. We’ve got breakaway brilliance, GC drama, and even a protester on the course. Let’s dive into the chaos, courage, and cycling culture of Stage 11.”

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12:57

Quirks, Traditions and Unwritten rules | Rest Day...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/15

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4:33

Bastille Day Breakaway: Healy’s Heroics & Yates’ Solo...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/14

Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France brought fireworks to the Massif Central on France’s national holiday.Simon Yates launched a daring solo attack to claim victory atop the Puy de Sancy, while Ireland’s Ben Healy powered through the breakaway to snatch the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogačar.With eight categorized climbs and nearly 4,450m of elevation gain, it was a brutal test of grit and strategy. We break down the GC shake-up, the tactical masterclass from EF Education-EasyPost, and what this means

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5:56

Speed, Strategy & Heartbreak — Inside the Weekend...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/13

Two days, two sprint showdowns, and a whole lot of heartbreak and horsepower.Stage 8 saw Jonathan Milan power to his first Tour de France victory in Laval, reclaiming the green jersey with a dominant uphill sprint finish. But the weekend double wasn’t meant to be —Tim Merlier snatched Stage 9 in Châteauroux, outpacing Milan in a chaotic final burst after Mathieu van der Poel’s heroic 173km breakaway was reeled in just 500m from the line.From “Cavendish City” nostalgia to blistering 80kph sprints,

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8:47

Healy’s Heroics & Pogacar’s Power | Tour de France...

Ride and Thrive ·

2025/07/12

Relive the most thrilling moments from Stages 6 and 7 of the 2025 Tour de France!In Stage 6, Ben Healy pulled off a stunning long-range solo attack, crossing the line nearly three minutes ahead of the chasers and shaking up the breakaway game. Mathieu van der Poel snatched back the yellow jersey from Tadej Pogacar by just one second—setting up a tense battle for Stage 7. Stage 7 delivered pure Tour drama: a punchy summit finish on the Mûr‑de‑Bretagne saw Pogacar surge past Jonas Vingegaard to

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