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The Bike Show Podcast

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,

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Paris-Brest-Paris: part two

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2011/10/18

Following on from last week’s documentary feature by Kieron Yates is a studio discussion of Paris-Brest-Paris, the world’s most venerable long distance bicycle race. In the studio are PBP veterans Judith Swallow and Dave Minter, and PBP debutant Pete Kelsey. … Continue reading → The post Paris-Brest-Paris: part two first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Paris-Brest-Paris: part one

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2011/10/10

The 1200km Paris-Brest et retour was first raced in 1891 and is the oldest bicycle race still in existence, currently held as a brevet de randonneur every four years. Kieron Yates shares the agony and ecstasy of his second outing … Continue reading → The post Paris-Brest-Paris: part one first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Jah Tweed

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2011/10/05

Jen meets Tim Jacques, one of the film-makers at this year’s Bicycle Film Festival, whose film “Peace and Lovely Tailoring” combines Rastafari, cycling and tweed clothing – a surefire winner here at The Bike Show. And we hear from Patrick … Continue reading → The post Jah Tweed first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Season opener: Time Travelling

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2011/09/26

As Mark Cavendish wins the world championship road race for Britain for the first time since 1965, we’re back in the saddle for a new season. On this week’s show, a trip back in time. Blue Door Bicycles is a … Continue reading → The post Season opener: Time Travelling first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Blackfriars and Beyond

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2011/08/08

The ‘Battle for Blackfriars’ has united London cyclists and pedestrians in opposition to plans by the Mayor of London for an ‘urban motorway’ on a London bridge that is heavily used by cyclists yet has seen two fatalities in the … Continue reading → The post Blackfriars and Beyond first appeared on The Bike Show.

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The 2011 Tour de France: a modern classic?

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2011/07/27

Looking back at the this year’s thrilling Tour de France are Lionel Birnie of Cycle Sport magazine and Alex Murray, London cyclist, amateur road racer and blogger at chasingwheels.com. Image by Neil Stevens, part of a series of illustrations for … Continue reading → The post The 2011 Tour de France: a modern classic? first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Dunwich Dynamo Redux

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2011/07/18

From here: …to here: The 2011 edition of the Dunwich Dynamo, the cult mass participation night ride from London to the Suffolk Coast, as experienced by listeners of The Bike Show. Thanks to everyone who recorded their audio snippets. Put … Continue reading → The post Dunwich Dynamo Redux first appeared on The Bike Show.

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All Night, All Right: Dunwich Dynamo 2011 Preview

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2011/07/12

In its 19th edition this year, the Dunwich Dynamo is London’s greatest mass participation ride – bar none. In the studio are Patrick Field, who first conceived the ride and two London cyclists planning to do just a little bit … Continue reading → The post All Night, All Right: Dunwich Dynamo 2011 Preview first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Road Danger Reduction with Dr Robert Davis

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2011/07/05

Each year on the roads of this country upwards of 2,000 people are killed and many tens of thousands more are injured in road crashes. The perception of danger is one of the most common reasons people have for not … Continue reading → The post Road Danger Reduction with Dr Robert Davis first appeared on The Bike Show.

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A Midsummer Misadventure with Dixe Wills (and a...

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2011/06/27

On a Midsummer’s Night Dixe Wills, travel writer and author of a new book on Britain’s tiny campsites, guides us on a ride from central London up the Lea Valley to a wild camping spot for a ‘sub twenty four … Continue reading → The post A Midsummer Misadventure with Dixe Wills (and a podcast bonus) first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Keep the Red Stuff In

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2011/06/20

In the studio is Bike Show regular ‘Buffalo’ Bill Chidley, who brings news of London’s burgeoning bicycle polo scene (note imminent rebranding as ‘urban bike hammer ball’). The London Open 2011 is on 30-31st July. Steve Evans, a bicycling paramedic … Continue reading → The post Keep the Red Stuff In first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Fix Your Own Bike

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2011/06/14

Community bike workshops are a beautiful idea. A place where anyone can learn the basics of bicycle repair by doing it for themselves with the help of volunteer mechanics – and have access to specialist bicycle tools. A stone’s throw … Continue reading → The post Fix Your Own Bike first appeared on The Bike Show.

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The Millar’s Tale

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2011/06/06

David Millar, the British road racer, one of the best riders in his generation, had it all. His first day of racing in the Tour De France brought him an impressive stage victory over Lance Armstrong and he was instantly … Continue reading → The post The Millar’s Tale first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Rob Penn on Looking for the Perfect Bike

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2011/05/27

Cyclist, journalist and author Rob Penn travelled the world to put together his perfect bicycle. We talk about how his journey of discovery sheds light on the history of the bicycle and the contribution of bicycle technology to modern life. … Continue reading → The post Rob Penn on Looking for the Perfect Bike first appeared on The Bike Show.

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A Green Mayor? On the Campaign Trail with Jenny Jones

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2011/05/17

Jenny Jones is a member of the London Assembly and is standing as the Green Party’s candidate in the 2012 London Mayoral elections. We ride from her home in Walworth/Peckham borders to City Hall and discuss cycling, liveable cities and … Continue reading → The post A Green Mayor? On the Campaign Trail with Jenny Jones first appeared on The Bike Show.

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End of Season: The Best Bits, 2008-2010

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2011/02/21

The final show of the winter season is a pleasurable romp through some of the best bits of the last three years of bicycle broadcasting. Featuring, in no particular order: Alistair Humphreys, Mark Miodownik, Cynthia Barlow, Klaus Bondam, Daniel Start, … Continue reading → The post End of Season: The Best Bits, 2008-2010 first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Up the ‘Uts: The Slow Death (and Rebirth?) of the...

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2011/02/01

Kieron Yates‘s documentary feature on the countryside huts of the 32nd Association of North London cycle clubs sparks a discussion on the demise of the traditional cycling club and the possibilities for renaissance. With Nigel Wood, Chairman of the Dulwich … Continue reading → The post Up the ‘Uts: The Slow Death (and Rebirth?) of the British Cycling Club first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Bike Blogging with Mark Ames of ibikelondon / Jan...

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2011/01/24

Mark Ames writes ibikelondon, one of the best of London’s blossoming bike blogs. We discuss the city planning ideas of Jan Gehl, the intellectual godfather of Copenhagenization. We hear what British Cabinet minister Eric Pickles MP has to say about … Continue reading → The post Bike Blogging with Mark Ames of ibikelondon / Jan Gehl / Eric Pickles MP first appeared on The Bike Show.

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Bart Kyzar: Man on a Mission

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2011/01/11

The messenger bag is one of the defining elements of the “new urban bike culture” and Bart Kyzar has been making bombproof bags for bicyclists since the mid-1990s, first with Chrome and now with Mission Workshop, based in San Francisco. … Continue reading → The post Bart Kyzar: Man on a Mission first appeared on The Bike Show.

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A Christmas Stocking: Apprenticeships, L’Eroica and...

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2010/12/14

In the last show before Christmas, Jacqui Shannon reports on new opportunities for paid bike mechanic apprenticeships and Matt Sparkes files a report from Italy on L’Eroica, the annual vintage cyclosportive (pictured, left). Civic hackers Greg Whalin and Richard Pope … Continue reading → The post A Christmas Stocking: Apprenticeships, L’Eroica and MyBikeLane.com first appeared on The Bike Show.

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