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Urban OdysseyThe Venetian Conspiracy: The Hidden Origins of the British Empire & Modern Science [Webster Tarpley]Substack PostWas the British Empire actually a Venetian metastasis? In this deep dive, we explore the "Dead Souls" faction of Venetian intelligence and their 500-year project to control human thought.Discover how the Venetian oligarchy transferred its fortunes to London and launched an epistemological war against scientific discovery. We break down the three generations of Venetian game masters—from Contarini to Sarpi to Conti—who manufactured the "scientific frauds" of Galileo and Newton to stifle creative reason.Key Topics Covered:The shift of the Venetian Party from the Adriatic to the...
2026-02-251h 06
Unreserved Wine TalkWes Pearson: What Happens When the World's Most Expensive Wines Are Tasted BlindWhat really happens when the world's most expensive wines are tasted blind, without their labels or reputations? Why is the Len Evans Tutorial considered such a valuable experience in the wine world? How did Grenache go from a filler grape to one that producers take seriously? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Dr Wes Pearson, a senior research scientist at the Australian Wine Research Institute in Adelaide. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks. Highlights How did...
2025-12-3157 min
The World Crypto ReportTerror Victims Sue Binance, Bitcoin Theft Horror in British Columbia, Citi's Not Sleeping on Crypto, and Japan Has New Rules for Exchanges | November 25, 2025Victims of the October 7 attacks in Israel have filed suit against Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, alleging the platform served as a conduit for funding designated terror organizations (1:16). A disturbing case in Canada highlights the extreme lengths criminals will go to obtain private keys, reminding high-net-worth holders that digital assets can attract physical threats (3:03). Citi is testing a private Ethereum-based network to enable 24/7 cross-border liquidity for multinationals, with plans for a full custody launch in 2026 (5:05). And Tokyo is moving to require exchanges to hold cash reserves against hacks and is considering a shift to treat crypto...
2025-11-2510 minThe World Crypto ReportAWS Outage Rocks Crypto; DC Dems to Meet with Crypto Honchos; AI Trading Bots Compete for Coins; British Columbia Plans Crypto Mining Ban | October 21, 2025An AWS outage knocks pillars of the internet and crypto off balance, reigniting debates about resilience and vendor dependence (1:13). In D.C., the government shutdown stalls ETF timelines as Senate Democrats plan to convene with top crypto firms, the House–Senate split over oversight widens, and the CFTC courts industry input (3:14). We also break down "Alpha Arena," an AI trading contest where LLMs manage live crypto portfolios, highlighting both performance and misuse risks (5:21). Finally, we head to British Columbia, where new legislation curbs grid access for AI data centers and halts new crypto mining connections while prioritizing pr...
2025-10-2110 min
RHLSTP with Richard HerringRHLSTP 584 - Nina ContiRHLSTP #584 - Eleven Holes? - It’s approaching the end of the Fringe (for Rich at least) and his guest is, I think we can all agree, at least his equal as a ventriloquist, Nina Conti. They talk about her fantastic new independent film, Sunlight, how it’s a dark love story about a suicidal man, a woman in a monkey suit and an attempt to dig up a grave to recover a $20,000 dollar watch, but so much more than that. How the idea and the real life love began in the middle of a 50 hour improv session, the dange...
2025-10-1555 min
Film Festival RadioNina Conti & Shenoah Allen Re: new film 'SUNLIGHT'SUNLIGHT, the darkly hilarious and unconventional love story from acclaimed British actress, comedian, and ventriloquist Nina Conti comedic actor Shenoah Allen, who also co-wrote the script with Nina. The character 'Jane,' played by Conti, copes with life’s emotional weight by permanently donning a full-sized monkey costume—creating a persona that allows her to disassociate from her pain. She rescues Roy (Allen), a suicidal New Mexico radio host, and the two embark on a chaotic journey across the Southwest in Roy’s Airstream trailer. Sunlight's been screened at the Edinburgh Film Festival in Scotland, in New York City, Los Ange...
2025-08-0622 min
The British ContinentalFrom Cat 4 Licence to UCI Podiums in 12 Months | Inside Lauren Dickson’s Meteoric RiseSend us a textTwenty-five-year-old Scot Lauren Dickson only pinned on a race number in 2024 - yet by May 2025 she was 3rd overall at the Tour of Norway and winner of the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix. In this conversation with host Denny Gray, the former mountain-runner and triathlete breaks down the defining moments, steep learning curves and audacious goals that have made her one of Britain’s fastest-rising road racers.The Handsling Alba Development Road Team rider's sporting life did not start on two wheels. She began as a Scotland-capped junior runner but bro...
2025-06-0435 min
The British ContinentalFrom DNF to Lincoln Legend | James McKay’s three-year ascentSend us a textJames McKay joins host Denny Gray fresh from a career-making victory at the 2025 Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Sheffield-based rider in Wheelbase-CabTech-Castelli green relives the sprint up Michaelgate that delivered his first National A win and explains why “it’s just about sunk in” now the champagne haze has cleared.The conversation rewinds to 2022, when McKay was black-flagged at the same race, rode home in despair and phoned development-team boss Dave Coulson to quit - only for Coulson to reply “nonsense” and insist the talent was still there. That single vote of co...
2025-05-1936 min
The British ContinentalNew World DisorderSend us a textThe British Continental Podcast is back with a fresh look at the state of British domestic road racing. With key teams like Saint Piran, Trinity Racing, and Lifeplus-Wahoo all folding recently, host Denny Gray sits down with James McKay (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) and Lucy Gadd (Smurfit Westrock CT) to discuss the fallout, explore its impact on riders’ careers, and debate what it means for the future of the sport.In a candid and insightful conversation, James and Lucy share their experiences dealing with the uncertainty of team closures, the challenges in na...
2025-04-1054 min
The British ContinentalImmediate progress or false start? Jon Dutton on British Cycling's task force updateSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton OBE for an exclusive interview, following the organisation’s much-anticipated update on implementation of the 43 recommendations put forward by the elite road racing task force.The task force was charged with developing recommendations for British Cycling to implement in 2024 and beyond, aimed at breathing new life into the ailing, fragile elite road racing scene. Jon Dutton promised that the task force would not be "a talking shop" and said “there are a number of areas where we can a...
2024-09-1852 min
The Chris & Sandy ShowActress, Writer and Producer Charlotte KirkWe had a great conversation with Actress Charlotte Kirk on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about several of her upcoming movies, her life plus a whole lot more!Award winning Actress, Writer, and Producer, Charlotte Kirk co-wrote, produced and stars in the British gangster movie Duchess directed and co-written by Neil Marshall (The Descent, The Lair, The Reckoning, Dog Soldiers) being released by Saban Films on August 9th and portrays Nicole Brown Simpson in writer/director Joshua Newton’s true crime drama The Juice to be released in 2025. As part of the Scarlett Productions sla...
2024-07-2228 minThe British ContinentalTom Varney | Inside Lifeplus-Wahoo: challenges, resilience, and future ambitionsSend us a textEver wondered what it takes to manage a professional cycling team on the cusp of a major race? Tom Varney, the General Manager of Lifeplus-Wahoo, joins us on The British Continental podcast for an eye-opening discussion on the eve of the Tour of Britain Women. Tom discusses the importance of the race for British cycling teams and riders, highlighting the what it means for exposure and sponsorship. We also explore the mix of WorldTour and Continental teams in this year's edition, and why it presents opportunities for the Lifeplus-Wahoo team.
2024-06-0630 minThe British ContinentalReviving British road racing: an interview with Jon Dutton OBE, British Cycling's CEOSend us a textWelcome back to another episode of The British Continental podcast, where we delve deep into the world of domestic road racing, bringing you stories, insights, and conversations with the people shaping the sport. In this episode, we have the honour of speaking with Jon Dutton OBE, the Chief Executive of British Cycling. Jon has been at the helm of British Cycling since April 2023. With a wealth of experience in sports management and a deep passion for cycling, Jon is uniquely positioned to discuss the current state of British cycling, it...
2024-06-0432 minThe British ContinentalLincoln Grand Prix preview with James McKay and Jo TindleySend us a textThe Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix is not just another bike race; it is, in our humble view, the most important one-day road race in Britain, a beacon of British road racing tradition, a race that enters the winners into British road racing folklore. Our latest podcast episode delves into the legacy and strategic intricacies of this storied race, featuring firsthand insights from Saint Piran's James McKay and Jo Tindley (Pro-Noctis – 200º Coffee – Hargreaves Contracting Ltd), delving into the nuances of positioning, race dynamics, and the sheer power required to scale the daunting cobble...
2024-05-0939 min
List EnvyTop 5 British standups you have to see liveThose “You had to be there” moments; the jokes that made you cry but you can no longer remember; the savage putdown of the ambitious heckler. These are the moments that distinguish live comedy from what you can get on Netflix.This week, new standup Dave Bond joins Mark to discuss their top-5 British standups you can currently see live… and simply must!(00:00) - A first
(00:08) - Introduction
(00:55) - Make ‘em laugh
(03:55) - Dave’s pick: Peter Kay
(08:01) - Mark’s pick: Daniel Kitson
(10:25) - Dave’s pick: Jimmy Carr
(13:58) - Mark’s pick: Sarah Millican
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2024-04-3042 min
The British ContinentalSaint Piran's merger + CiCLE Classic insights + East Cleveland Classic preview, with James McKay and Jo TindleySend us a textHost Denny Gray is joined by Saint Piran's James McKay and Jo Tindley of Pro-Noctis - 200º Coffee - Hargreaves Contracting Ltd to discuss the latest domestic road racing developments. The trio consider:Saint Piran's decision to close its USKIS development team. Hear directly from James about the team's decision to merge their development and UCI Continental squads.The important of competition. James, Jo and Denny compare and contrast the dominance of Saint Piran in men's domestic scene versus the more competitive, less predictable women's ra...
2024-04-0945 min
The British ContinentalNational Road Series and CiCLE Classic preview with Sian Botteley, Sarah King and Monica GreenwoodSend us a textWith the 2024 National Road Series just around the corner, The British Continental podcast is back with a preview of the women's National Road Series and the upcoming ANEXO/CAMS CiCLE Classic, one of the most important elite road races on the British calendar.Host Denny Gray gathers an insightful panel including Sarah King, the inspirational London Academy manager, and DAS-Hutchinson-Brother UK rider Sian Botteley - one of the main protagonists of last year's CiCLE Classic - to discuss what to expect from this year women's National Road Series and why it...
2024-03-1158 min
The British ContinentalEd Clancy | Saving British Road RacingSend us a textWelcome back to The British Continental podcast, the show all about domestic road racing. In today's episode, host Denny Gray discusses the way forward for British road racing with Olympian Ed Clancy.Last August Ed was asked to chair the elite road racing task force, an eight-person panel of experts tasked with the job of developing a series of recommendations for British Cycling to implement in 2024 and beyond. The task force was given a targeted remit, to consider the composition of the elite national calendar (including road and circuit), the challenges f...
2024-01-3148 min
The World According To Mr BobS01E10 The Treaty of Paris - The World According To Mr BobEpisode 10. The Treaty of ParisThe year is 1783 and Ben Franklin and other emissaries are in Paris to sign the Peace Treaty with the British Delegates, who are less than cooperative.The Treaty of Paris Full CreditsThe World According to Mr BobS1 E10Characters: (In Order of Appearance)‣ Zach - Zach Kennedy‣ Mr Bob - Bob Staniszewski, M.Ed‣ Narrator - Bob Staniszewski, M.Ed‣ Ben Franklin - Brett Slavin‣ William Temple Franklin - Kyle Ranshaw‣ John Adams - Joe Levin‣ John Jay - Chris Allen‣ Benjamin West...
2024-01-2611 min
Double Turn RadioWar Ready Ep. 13 - Class is Almost OverGrab your gear as Xavier Heat and The James Conti get you War Ready! This week, your hosts Xavier Heat and The James Conti review the December 4th, 1995 episodes of Monday Night Raw and WCW Nitro. A week removed from World War 3 and heading to In Your House 5, a lot of things happening on both shows make an eventful week of professional wrestling!
On the RAW side, a great week of action ensued with 4 solid matches, with the British Bulldog and "Spark Plug" Bob Holly being the highlight of the night. We also hear...
2023-06-2655 min
Double Turn RadioWar Ready Ep. 8 - Havoc Fallout & A Dusty DebutGrab your gear as Xavier Heat and The James Conti get you War Ready! This week, your hosts Xavier Heat and The James Conti review the October 30th, 1995 episodes of Monday Night Raw and WCW Nitro.
This week on WCW, we see the fallout from the Sumo Monster Truck battle between Hulk Hogan & The Giant, what exactly happened with Lex Luger at the end of the PPV, and Ric Flair explains his actions! On the Raw side, we get an Intercontinental Title Match between the winner of last week's battle royal and Razor Ramon, t...
2023-04-171h 16
New Books in British StudiesGregory Conti, "Parliament the Mirror of the Nation: Representation, Deliberation, and Democracy in Victorian Britain" (Cambridge UP, 2019)Given that we live in an era roiled by concerns about how democratic supposedly democratic countries actually are and when skepticism abounds about how truly representative our electoral systems are, a scholarly study of debates on many of these issues among leading theorists of democracy in Victorian Britain is just the ticket.That is what is on offer in Gregory Conti's book Parliament the Mirror of the Nation: Representation, Deliberation, and Democracy in Victorian Britain (Cambridge UP, 2019).Conti employs the tools of the fields of political theory and political and intellectual history to render vivid an...
2022-10-111h 01
The British Continental2022 Tour of Britain diaries | Stage 4 (ft. Colin Sturgess, Ben Perry, Oscar Onley, Josh Charlton and Ben Perry)Send us a textIn today's episode we review stage 4 of the Tour of Britain, a stage every bit as full-on as us fans had been hoping for.The short punchy stage from Redcar to Duncombe Park was full gas from start to finish, with barely a pause for breath for riders or spectators. Colin Sturgess, Josh Charlton, Ben Perry, Oscar Onley and Steve Lampier all give us their views of how it went in a fascinating set of diary entries. As expected, it took a long time for any kind of break t...
2022-09-0838 min
The British Continental2022 Tour of Britain Diaries | Stage 3 (ft. Ben Perry, Steve Lampier, Colin Sturgess and Oscar Onley)Send us a textIn today’s episode, we review what was a truly fascinating stage 3 of the Tour of Britain with the help of Saint Piran team manager Steve Lampier, new race leader Ben Perry, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling sports director Colin Sturgess and Team DSM’s young gun Oscar Onley.On paper at least, this stage was one for the sprinters. The stage route featured a lumpy start, including the first category Chapel Fell, which then gave way to slightly less fierce, rolling terrain on relatively wide roads. However, the stage was anything but f...
2022-09-0642 min
The British Continental2022 Tour of Britain Diaries | Stage 2 (ft. Colin Sturgess, Oscar Onley, Steve Lampier and Jim Brown)Send us a textIn this edition, we welcome back our now-regular trio Colin Sturgess, Oscar Onley and Steve Lampier, who are joined by WiV SunGod’s young sprinter Jim Brown.Stage 2 began in Hawich and ended in Duns. The early part of the stage was marked by a six-man break which featured brothers Harry and Charlie Tanfield from Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling, Saint Piran’s Adam Lewis, Travis Stedman of Team Qhubeka, Ukko Peltonen of Global 6 Cycling, and Sportsbreaks.com sprints competition leader Matthew Teggart (WiV SunGod). Teggart dominated the three intermediate sprin...
2022-09-0627 min
Pappy's FlatshareSlamdown w/ Nina Conti & Helen Bauer (Set up the Gym) S12E32Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to set up the home gym… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a Flatshare Slamdown!WithHelen Bauer - https://twitter.com/HelenBaBauerNina Conti - https://twitter.com/ninacontiNEXT LIVE SHOWSTONIGHT - TUESDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER: JEN IVES & WILL DUGGANhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flatshare-slamdown-with-jen-ives-will-duggan-tickets-4031935216779th October at The Cheerful Earful festival in Balham - https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/balham/the-bedford/cheerful-earful-podcast-festival-day-4
2022-09-061h 28
The British Continental2022 Tour of Britain Diaries | Stage 1 (ft. Colin Sturgess, Oscar Onley, Matthew Teggart and Steve Lampier)Send us a textIn today's episode we bring you audio dispatches from Colin Sturgess, Oscar Onley, Matthew Teggart and Steve Lampier as they reflect on how stage 1 at the 2022 Tour of Britain went, and what stage 2 holds in store.Stage 1 went from Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre covering 181.3 kilometres and taking in 2,516 metres of elevation. The weather was grim, so grim in fact that the conditions delayed the live TV coverage for 90 minutes. While we were waiting for pictures to appear, a five-rider break formed of Uno-X Pro Cycling rider Martin Urianstad, WiV S...
2022-09-0524 min
The British Continental2022 Tour of Britain Diaries | Stage 0 (ft. Tim Elverson, Steve Lampier, Jake Scott, Colin Sturgess and Oscar Onley)Send us a textWelcome back to The British Continental podcast!We are absolutely delighted to be reviving our humble podcast this week to bring you another Tour of Britain diaries series.Throughout the duration of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain, we’ll be taking you inside the race from the perspective of the domestic teams and riders with audio dispatches and interviews with managers, riders and staff. For the domestic teams, the Tour of Britain is akin to the Tour de France. By far the biggest event in their rac...
2022-09-0440 min
Pappy's FlatshareSlamdown w/ Darren Harriott & Amy Gledhill (Fill The Hole) S12E19Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to fill the hole… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a Flatshare Slamdown!WithDarren Harriott - https://twitter.com/DarrenHarriott&Amy Gledhill - https://twitter.com/thatgledhillNEXT LIVE SHOW7th June (TONIGHT - if you're reading this on the 7th June) @ The Phoenix with Helen Bauer and Nina Conti! https://t.co/7WJQpfc9mePappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetSupport us on...
2022-06-071h 11
Pappy's FlatshareHouse Meeting (PedalPod) S12E18Matthew, Ben and Tom slide into your ear canal for another house meeting. We learn about each of their vital statistics, Tom's big vision to save the imperilled high street, and we find out why our heroes are always so out of breath recording the podcast.NEXT LIVE SHOW7th June @ The Phoenix with Helen Bauer and Nina Conti! https://t.co/7WJQpfc9mePappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/pappysflatshare
2022-05-3155 min
Pappy's FlatshareBeef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Abi Clarke S12E17The Beef Brothers are here to sort out your beef with special guest Clarkey with an e - Abi Clarke!Abi Clarke - https://www.instagram.com/abiclarkecomedyPappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetIf you have a flatshare based beef you'd like us to solve then send it to beefbrotherspodcast@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/pappysflatshareLIVE IN PERSON SHOWSTUESDAY 7th JUNE - HELEN BAUER & NINA CONTI @ The Phoenix, Cavendish Square https://www.eventbrite.co.uk...
2022-05-241h 02
Pappy's FlatshareBeef Brothers Cold Cuts w/ Joz Norris S12E16The Beef Brothers are here to sort out your beef with special guest Joz Norris.Joz Norris - https://twitter.com/joznorrisPappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetIf you have a flatshare based beef you'd like us to solve then send it to beefbrotherspodcast@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/pappysflatshareLIVE IN PERSON SHOWSTUESDAY 7th JUNE - HELEN BAUER & NINA CONTI @ The Phoenix, Cavendish Square https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flatshare-slamdown-with-helen-bauer-and-nina-conti-tickets-333482905347...
2022-05-1758 min
Pappy's FlatshareHouse Meeting (one fat, one short, one leans) S12E15Matthew, Ben and Tom slide into your ear canal for a catch-up. Nail your socks to the wall, or gun nun will get you... or go live on a farmNEXT LIVE SHOW7th June @ The Phoenix with Helen Bauer and Nina Conti! https://t.co/7WJQpfc9mePappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/pappysflatshareEdited by Emma Corsham Ho...
2022-05-1049 min
Pappy's FlatshareSlamdown w/ Alfie Brown & Sikisa (Jet Wash the Patio) S12E14Neither “Tom!” nor “Ben!” want to jet wash the patio… so Matthew says we’re gonna have to have a Flatshare Slamdown!WithSikisa - https://twitter.com/sikisacomedy&Alfie Brown - https://twitter.com/abcomedianNEXT LIVE SHOW The next Flatshare Slamdown features two superb guests: Helen Bauer and Nina Conti. It's at the Phoenix, Cavendish Sq on June 7th! https://t.co/7WJQpfc9mePappy’s - https://twitter.com/pappystweetSupport us on Patreon - h...
2022-05-031h 25
Cycling Talk PodcastCycling Talk Podcast - The Matt Gibson EpisodeToday I am joined by WiV SunGod rider, Matt Gibson.Matt and I talk about his early career on the Road and Track, the pressures of over training and the difficult progression from Junior to Under 23. We also chat about riding for a Pro team, the need for results and being part of Conti team, Ribble Weldtite for the 2021 Tour Series and Tour of Britain. Matt is now riding for British Conti team, WiV SunGod and has already achieved some great results with big goals for the coming year and his future in cycling. I'm excited...
2022-04-2147 min
The Last BohemiansCleo Sylvestre: the veteran actor on resilience, rejection, the Rolling Stones and representing the working classCleo Sylvestre (1945-) is a woman of many firsts: she is the first Black woman to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London, one of the first Black actors to have a recurring role in a primetime British soap and one of the first Black Brits to release a single in 1964 – with none other than her friends, The Rolling Stones. The Guardian called her “the Black actor who should have been one of Britain’s biggest stars”. So why isn’t she a household name?Sylvestre was born in Euston, London, and attend...
2022-03-2334 min
Don't Sit in the Front!Ep 68 - British Comedy, Fringe Festival, and Ahir Shah's "Dots" w/ Victoria CaudleI talked to my friend Victoria (@nureonjongi) who is an encyclopedia of current British standup. We talked about Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Korean standup comedy and its potential, and a bit about Ahir Shah's "Dots" (HBO Max).
Here is a list Victoria provided of comedians she saw at the 2018 Fringe Festival, many of whom are now putting out specials and the like:
Kiri Pritchard-McLean — twitter: @kiripritchardmc | Instagram: @kiri_pritchard_mclean | podcast + twitter: All Killa No Filla @killnofillpod
Suzi Ruffell — twitter: @suziruffell | Instagram: @suziruffellcomedy
Sindhu Vee — twitter: @sindhuvfunny | Instagram: @sindhuvee
Mawaan Rizwan —...
2021-12-1048 min
DIALDocumenting childhood inequalities and the case for early interventionIn episode 11 of the DIAL podcast, Professor Gabriella Conti from University College London discusses two pieces of research part-funded through DIAL's Growing up Unequal? The Origins, Dynamics and Lifecycle Consequences of Childhood Inequalities project. The first investigates socio-emotional inequalities in children born in the UK in the 1970s and the Millennium and the second investigates the long term health benefits of the UK Government's high profile Sure Start programme. Transcript Christine Garrington 0:00 Welcome to DIAL a podcast where we tune in to evidence on inequality over the life course. In series three we're discussing emerging...
2021-10-2623 min
The British ContinentalJake Scott | Domestic rider of the season?Send us a textOur latest episode is an extended interview with one of the domestic riders of the season, Jake Scott. Now 26, the self-coached Canyon dhb SunGod rider who works part-time in a bike shop to earn a living has had an excellent year. On the road, his standout results include winning the National Road Series, victory at the Beaumont Trophy, 2nd in the Lancaster Grand Prix, 2nd at the Ilkley Cycle Races and 11th at the Heistse Pijl race in Belgium. And on the mountain bike, he won the National MTB Marathon Championships, a...
2021-09-271h 44
Cyclist Magazine Podcast39. Cherie Pridham on making history, travelling the world and the state of the British pro sceneCherie Pridham made history in 2021 by becoming the first female sport director of a men's WorldTour team.Joe and James caught up with Cherie to discuss her first season with Israel Start-Up Nation, directing her first WorldTour victory, visiting Rwanda and more.We also talk about her record-long stint at British Conti level as team manager of Raleigh and then Vitus Pro Cycling and how the British domestic scene can begin to flourish again. Cherie also talks us through her days as bike racer and why the Midlands is the best part of the UK.
2021-09-161h 19
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 8 (ft Colin Sturgess, Tim Elverson, Rory Townsend & Bob Donaldson)Send us a textWelcome to episode 8 of our Tour of Britain diaries, the final chapter covering what has been a thrilling edition of the race. In this final episode we have some brilliantly thoughtful concluding dispatches from our regular diarists Col Sturgess, Rory Townsend, and Bob Donaldson, plus an interview with Canyon dhb SunGod boss Tim Elverson, neatly bookending things after we published an in-depth interview with Tim on the eve of the race. Our other regular diarist Andy Turner was waylaid today so he send his virtual love across the airwaves to you a...
2021-09-1223 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 7 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Bob Donaldson, Andy Turner & Ryan Christensen)Send us a textThe break had its day on Stage 7 and we very nearly had the first-ever stage win by a British Continental team at the Tour of Britain. With plenty to reflect on, our diary dispatches today come from Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS Colin Sturgess, Canyon dhb SunGod pair Rory Towsend and Ryan Christensen, SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling's Andy Turner and Bob Donaldson from the Great Britain team.Stage summaryStage 7 from Hawick to Edinburgh was a day for the break. As on stage 6, just getting into the break...
2021-09-1124 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 6 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Steve Lampier, Bob Donaldson & Andy Turner)Send us a textWelcome to episode six of our Tour of Britain diaries. The racing was frenetic today, probably the best day yet at the Tour of Britain, a real treat to watch. And we have plenty of treats coming too in this episode. We have dispatches from all three of our regular audio diarists, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend from Canyon dhb SunGod and Andy Turner from SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling. We welcome Great Britain’s Bob Donaldson on board as a new regular diarist for the rest of the rac...
2021-09-1030 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 5 (ft Colin Sturgess, Andy Turner and Rory Townsend)Send us a textWe have a slimmed-down core of dispatches in today’s episode from our three regular audio diarists: Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS Colin Sturgess, Andy Turner (SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling) and Canyon dhb SunGod’s Rory Townsend. Don’t be fooled though. While the episode may be lighter in contributors than normal, it packs a punch when it comes to drama. An episode not to be missed.Stage summaryOn the face of it, stage 5 was a straightforward affair. A break went up the road, it was cau...
2021-09-0914 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 4 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Bob Donaldson, Oli Stockwell, Andy Turner & Matt Bostock)Send us a textStage 4 of the Tour of Britain was the queen stage and it didn’t disappoint. Glorious sunshine, glorious scenery and a glorious parcours was matched with glorious racing. Just glorious. We also have five glorious diary entries for your delectation this evening. We hear from a disappointed Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS Colin Sturgess, a shattered Andy Turner from SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling, a confident Matt Bostock itching for a sprint finish on stage 5, a double-act from Great Britain riders Bob Donaldson and Oli Stockwell, and a happy Rory Townsend, who says he h...
2021-09-0827 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 3 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Tom Gloag, Andy Turner & Max Stedman)Send us a textAfter a challenging team time trial for the domestic teams, our diaries feature our three regular audio diarists – Rory Townsend (Canyon dhb SunGod), Colin Sturgess (Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS) and Andy Turner (SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling) – and, ahead of tomorrow’s queen stage, we also hear from climbers Tom Gloag (TRINITY Racing) and Max Stedman (Canyon dhb SunGod).Stage summaryINEOS Grenadiers came up trumps at the stage 3 team time trial in Carmarthenshire, with a commanding ride. The result moves...
2021-09-0722 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 2 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Jacob Scott, Ethan Vernon, Andy Turner & Thomas Mein)Send us a textIn today's audio diaries, we are once again joined by Canyon dhb SunGod rider Rory Townsend, Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling DS Colin Sturgess, and SwiftCarbon Pro Cycling's Andy Turner. Our roving reporter within the Canyon dhb SunGod team, Ollie Gray from HUNT Bike Wheels, once again speaks with serial jersey-bagger Jacob Scott, and he also chats with Thomas Mein, who suffered a heavy fall today. And, from inside the Great Britain team camp, we hear from Ethan Vernon, 8th t...
2021-09-0628 min
The British ContinentalTour of Britain diaries | Stage 1 (ft Colin Sturgess, Rory Townsend, Jacob Scott, Andy Turner & Bob Donaldson)Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of Tour of Britain diaries. After each stage, we’ll be bringing you daily audio diaries from British Continental riders and staff, giving you unparalleled insight into the race from the perspective of the domestic teams. We have three regular diarists lined up:· Canyon dhb SunGod’s Rory Townsend, a previous podcast interviewee, one of the best domestic riders around and winner of the sprints jersey at the 2019 Tour of Britain.· British racing legend Colin Sturgess, DS at the Ribble Weldtite Pro Cycling team...
2021-09-0522 min
The British ContinentalTim Elverson | Tour of Britain specialSend us a textWelcome back to The British Continental. Refreshed and eager to get podcasting again after a summer break, we’ve got a set of episodes planned for you all focused on this year’s Tour of Britain.Listen out for daily audio diaries from British Continental riders and staff, giving you unparalleled insight into the race from the perspective of the domestic teams after each stage.First up, though, we have an in-depth interview with Canyon dhb SunGod owner and DS Tim Elverson. Elverson has taken the team a lon...
2021-09-0453 min
The British ContinentalColin Clews | The return of the Women's CiCLE ClassicSend us a text27 June 2021 will be a landmark for British road racing. It will see the first elite-level road race in the UK for 666 days. Fans, riders, and teams have had to wait nearly a full year two years for an elite road race on home soil. And whilst many a cycling fan will have their gaze fixed on stage 2 of the Tour de France, it’s important too that we celebrate this moment. The race we allude to, of course, is the 5th edition Women’s CiCLE Classic. A relatively new race on the c...
2021-06-2432 min
The British ContinentalEmily Nelson | Winning the CiCLE ClassicSend us a textAhead of the women’s CiCLE Classic this weekend- the first National A road race for 666 days – we are publishing two special episodes focusing on the race. In this first episode, we talk with the race’s reigning champion, Emily Nelson, who gives us an insight into what it takes to ride – and win – one of the UK’s most prestigious one-day women’s races.It has been a dizzying few years or so for 24-year-old Emily. One of the world’s top track riders, she hit the heights in 2018, becoming...
2021-06-2126 min
The British Continental2021 Baby Giro Diaries | Stage 10Send us a textStage 10 from San Vito al Tagliamento to Castelfranco Veneto was the last stage of this year’s edition of the U23 Giro and it ended on a high for British team Trinity Racing, to cap off an excellent race all round for the development set-up. As we predicted, the flat-ish parcours didn’t result in any real changes to the GC, but it didn’t give the sprinters their day either. We said it might be a day for the break, even going so far as to tip Trinity Racing’s Ben Turne...
2021-06-1317 min
The British Continental2021 Baby Giro Diaries | Stage 9Send us a textStage 9. The last mountain stage, the penultimate stage of the race., and with only a flat final stage to come, this was the last opportunity for the GC riders to get one up on their nearest rivals, the last chance for the mountain goats to earn a potentially career-changing stage win.There were no killer gradients, no monstrous extreme altitude climbs. But with climbing from the start, three category one climbs, a category three climb, and over 3000 metres of vertical gain, this was no easy stage either. The stage finished with...
2021-06-1114 min
The British Continental2021 Baby Giro Diaries | Stage 8Send us a textStage 8 already; where has the time gone? Just two stages left to go now and then it will time for some well-earned rest. The riders might need a lie down too.Anyway, with that terrible joke out of the way, let’s get stuck into the stage round-up. Stage 8 from Aprica to Andalo was another mountain stage, featuring 2300 metres of climbing. A good chunk of that climbing began immediately, with the riders tackling the first category Passo del Tonale almost from kilometre zero. It was on these early slopes that a la...
2021-06-1010 min