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School Reading ListEpisode 34 - Books that rival screens and social mediaSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 34For transcripts & show notes see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-34/Part 1Book postGloam by Jack MackayThere Are Amphibians Everywhere by Britta TeckentrupThe Museum of Shapes by Sven VolkerHow to Catch an Idea by Forest XiaoThe Coming of the Iron Man by Ted HughesMy Brother Is a Tiger by Joaquin CampLuna Grace: Girl from Outer Space by Julie SykesMap to Starlight Hollow by Rebecca Lewis-OakesThe Notwitches: Prison Break by Gary PantonHow to Get...
2025-08-3143 min
Overland Archive Podcast40: Emma Bateup - Tour Te WaipounamuThis week we are joined by Emma Bateup, the women's winner and 11th overall at the 2024 Tour Te Waioounamu.
2024-03-111h 07Overland Archive Podcast39: Joe Nation - Tour Te WaipounamuWe're back! Getting back to racing has sparked up some inspiration and I really wanted to hear the story behind Joe's epic run down the TTW route! Hear about his race strategy and the battle with Rufus up front.
2024-03-0149 min
Bikes or DeathEp. 173 ~ Lewis Ciddor, 3rd Place at Tour Te WaipounamuToday we are catching up with Lewis Ciddor after his impressive 3rd place finish at Tour Te Waipounamu. Many of you will be familiar with Lewis. He won the Tour Divide in 2018 and was the host of the Overland Archive Podcast for many years. Lewis was on the show in Aug. of 2020 for Ep. 51. Since then I've noticed he's been keeping a lower profile. Not entering races, not releasing episodes of his own podcast, not posting on social media as much, so when I saw him back in the race lineup I was eager to catch up with him. I was...
2024-02-082h 092022-11-2353 minOverland Archive Podcast37: Thomas Boury - GTMC and Atlas Mountain RaceWe're back! Toto joins Lewis on this episode to discuss his GTMC FKT project and battling saddle sores on the Atlas Mountain Race.
2022-11-121h 15Overland Archive Podcast36: Jay Petervary - Great Divide ClassicJay Petervary joined me days before heading up to the Canadian/American border at Rooseville for this years abridged edition of the Tour Divide. With the Canadian border still shut racing on the route will only be from border to border across America, in the vein of the original Great Divide Race. As such theres some differences to the route, throwing back to the ACA's Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, where some deviations now exist between that route and the Tour Divide.
2021-06-1233 minOverland Archive Podcast35: Simon Eglinton - Kudlila RallySimon joins me (in person!) to tell us all about his upcoming race in South Australia; the Kudlila Rally which runs from the River Torrens/Karrawirra Parri to the Spencer Gulf in Port Augusta with the Grand Depart on July 3.For more info on the race check out the facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2uOgQoQKm
2021-05-1839 minOverland Archive Podcast34: Victoria DivideThis episode is packed full of short interviews from the Victoria Divide racers out on trail and a post-race chat with winner and new course-record holder Stephen Lane.
2021-04-281h 30Overland Archive Podcast33: Brian Alder - Tour Te WaipounamuWe're back! This episode we are joined by Brian Alder from New Zealand's South Island to tell us all about the inaugural running of his rugged, backcountry ultra race; the Tour Te Waipounamu!
2021-03-2356 minOverland Archive Podcast32: Eliza Sampey - The Bike Raft GuideEliza Sampey joins us to talk about her bikepack racing accomplishments and the release of an upcoming book and project she's been involved with bringing to life: The Bike Raft Guide. For the uninitiated, bikerafting is a combination of bikepacking and packrafting. That is; riding to a river with a 2-4kg inflatable raft strapped to your bike, then inflating the raft, strapping your bike to the front and paddling down said river. It opens up some incredible opportunities to traverse the natural environment.Eliza is not only an accomplished bikerafter, with many epic expeditions under her belt...
2021-01-121h 10Overland Archive Podcast31: Kurt Refsnider - Kokopelli Trail FKT and Bikepacking Roots UpdateKurt Refsnider who was an early guest back in Episode 9, joins us again to tell us about his new FKT on the Kokopelli Trail, breaking the record set by Lachlan Morton earlier in 2020.He also has some updates to share in regards to his non-profit Bikepacking Roots. Their new BIPOC Adventure Grant and a renaming of their Wild West Route to the Western Wildlands Route.
2021-01-081h 07Overland Archive Podcast30: GDT400 Wrap Up - Field interviews and post-race thoughtsA slightly different episode this week. The first half is short chats with riders on course of the GDT400, then followed up by 3 slightly longer interviews with riders after they've had a chance for their legs to recover and gather their thoughts on the route.
2020-11-2344 minOverland Archive Podcast29: Craig Wiggins - Munda Biddi Trail Course RecordThis week we're joined by Craig Wiggins who recently smashed the FKT on the Munda Biddi Trail, taking very nearly a full day off the previous mark.
2020-11-1932 minOverland Archive Podcast28: Ryan Hawson - GDT400 and Australian Bikepack RacingThis week's guest is Ryan Hawson, the man who started the GDT400 race back in 2013. We chat about this humble beginnings of the event, and take a look at this history of bikepacking racing in Australia and how it evolved from the early days of the sport back in 2008.
2020-11-081h 17Overland Archive Podcast27: Tech Talk 5 - Tarps with Evan Howard and Ty DominAnother Tech Talk, gear-focused episode this time focusing on tarps. I'm joined as always for the Tech Talk episodes by my good friend Ty Domin, and this time, also by Evan Howard, of Terra Rosa Gear, manufacturer of incredible ultralight tarps here in Melbourne, and someone who's pushed tarp usage to the extremes.Some great insights in to all things tarps including size and material choice, pitches, knots, and a general pro/con comparison of why you would choose a tarp over another type of shelter for bikepacking.A look at Evan's prussik system for his...
2020-11-021h 13Overland Archive Podcast26: Natt Williams - Bikepacking the Iceland Divide routeNatt Williams joins me from London on this episode to tell us all about his trip down the 550km Iceland Divide route that traverses the island North-South. The route crosses desolate glaciers and lava fields, with no towns or resupply options for its entire length!Natt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natt.ewill/?hl=en or @natt.ewill
2020-09-081h 06
Masaka Cycling ClubEp4: Lewis Ciddor from Overland Archive speaks to Patreon Ross BurrageThe Bikepacking community the world over has been incredibly supportive of the Masaka Cycling Club initiative. In this episode Lewis deep dives into how the club has built links with outside cycling enthusiasts who now support the club and its members cycling dreams. Check out www.masakacyclingclub.com for more information and please support the @overlandarchive on Insta.
2020-08-311h 28Overland Archive Podcast25: Ross Burrage - Tour Divide Redemption and the Masaka Cycling ClubGood friend of the podcast and host of the Hidden Athlete Ross Burrage joins me to tell us about his story of redemption on the Tour Divide route in 2019 after calling it quits on the race in 2017 before he made it out of Montana. He also shares his story of how he became involved with the Masaka Cycling Club while training for his 2019 Divide run in Uganda.https://www.masakacyclingclub.com/https://thehiddenathlete.com.au/https://instagram.com/rossburrage?igshid=1t5660jass3vchttps://instagram.com/masakacyclingclub?igshid=hgl237v3hhpqhttps://instagram...
2020-08-311h 34Masaka Cycling ClubEp2: Lewis Ciddor from Overland Archive speaks to Chairman Miiro MichaelThis is a very special chat between one of the worlds best Ultra Endurance Athletes and Chairman of Masaka Cycling Club Miiro Michael. Miiro is a very special human, a Ugandan social worker with a passion for cycling and a passion for equality. Enjoy what is a very special and detailed conversation. Thanks Lewis Ciddor for opening your heart to the struggles of the cycling talent in this region. You can support Lewis by subscribing to the Overland Archive Podcast and following on Instagram @overlandarchive. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram @masakacyclingclub and jump on www.masakacyclingclub.com
2020-08-2959 minOverland Archive Podcast24: Faith Hunter - A Wider WorldMelbourne local Faith Hunter joins me this week to talk about this history of women cycling in Australia in the 1890's. The birth of the modern bicycle was linked directly with the women's suffrage movement and also facilitated unprecedented levels of freedom and independence for women from traditional Victorian social standards. Many people will know about the history of the Overlanders racing their bikes across the country from city to city to best each other's records, but Australian women, although not as well documented, were out their overcoming social stigma and abuse pushing the limits of what was possible on...
2020-08-241h 08Overland Archive Podcast23: Josh Ibbett - GB Duro and Unsupported/Self-Sufficient BikepackingThe winner of this year's GB Duro Josh Ibbett joins us fresh off the trail to talk about his victory. The race underwent some significant rule changes this year to accomodate the situation of the pandemic responsibly. Riders were required to be entirely self-sufficient from the start of the race, carrying all their food for the entire journey. Stepping foot into any business or public building for resupply or shelter would mean disqualification. These rule changes made for a very interesting race dynamic and one that we have never seen before in bikepacking. Josh talks us through how the race...
2020-08-171h 43Overland Archive Podcast22: Tech Talk 4 - Navigation for Bikepacking with Emma Flukes and Ty DominThis week is another Tech Talk episode! This time around, tackling the topic of navigation for bikepacking. I'm joined by Ty Domin and Emma Flukes for a round table discussion to cover everything from our route planning processes, navigation devices, phone apps, and GPS communicators/trackers such as InReach, Spot and ePIRB/PLBs.Resources/maps:NSW: https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/TAS: https://maps.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/app/list/mapVIC: https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/MapShareVic/SA: https://sappa.plan.sa.gov.au/WA: https://www0.landgate.wa...
2020-08-101h 34Bikes or DeathEp. 51 - Lewis Ciddor In this week's episode I do my first "colab" podcast with Lewis Ciddor who not only won Tour Divide in 2017, but is also the host of the Overland Archive Podcast. We come to the podcasting world with different experiences and perspectives which I think are both valuable. I was excited to chat with him about his personal history with cycling and of course his 2018 TD win. It was made particularly interesting because I had just interviewed Bailey Newbrey who was the 2018 TD Second Place finisher and he was on a SingleSpeed. ...
2020-08-041h 48Overland Archive Podcast21: Patrick Farnsworth - Bikes or Death, Bikepacking Podcast Mega Collab EpThis week Patrick Farnsworth, host of the Bikes or Death Podcast joins me for a really fun episode with a twist! A co-hosted episode where we talk about bikepacking, media in the sport, how Patrick got started with the Bikes or Death Podcast and then he turns the mic on me and asks me some questions about my bikepacking, ultra racing and route creation!Instagram: @bikesordeathWebsiteL: https://bikesordeath.com/
2020-08-031h 48Overland Archive Podcast20: Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia - BT XL Fastest Known Time and Bikepacking in OntarioThis week we are joined by Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia of Toronto, Ontario, only days after setting a new fastest known time on the 1100km BT XL route.Theo has gone all in on ultra-racing and amassed a large amount of experience in a short amount of time. He provides some great insights on how he prepared himself for the FKT including his training and gear selection.Follow Theo on instagram: @theokelsey_
2020-07-281h 23Overland Archive Podcast19: Miiro Michael - Masaka Cycling Club, UgandaMiiro Michael is the chairperson and founder of the Masaka Cycling Club in southern Uganda.Miiro joins us to talk about what is not only an inspirational story of developing the sport of cycling in Uganda, but also an incredible lesson that cycling communities all across the world should listen to and learn from to make the sport a more inclusive and more accessible sport for all.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Masaka-Cycling-Club-Uganda-308927445825890/Website: https://www.masakacyclingclub.com/Instagram: @masakacyclingclubMore listening on The Hidden Athlete Podcast:https://www.spreaker.com...
2020-07-191h 09Overland Archive Podcast18: Grace Lambert-Smith - DotWatcher, Audax riding and the TranscontinentalGrace joins us on this episode to talk about her background in audax, bikepacking and ultra-endurance cycling. Grace discovered long distance riding through semi-supported audax events, eventually working her way up to complete the renowned Paris-Brest-Paris. Grace also competed in the Transcontinental bikepacking race back in 2017 during the scorching heatwave known as "Lucifer".Grace is also the managing editor at DotWatcher, a platform dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of bikepacking and ultra-endurance bike races. The idea behind the site is a community driven platform collating information that tells the story of the race beyond what could...
2020-07-121h 14Overland Archive Podcast17: Dan Hunt - Hunt Bikes and the Hunt 1000 Bikepacking Route/EventThis week I'm joined by guest Dan Hunt to talk about Hunt Bikes and the epic adventure that is the Hunt 1000, a self supported bikepacking challenge traversing the Australian Alps from Canberra to Melbourne.We discuss the original inspiration for the route and the event, some of the unique aspects of the route and how Dan has tried to foster a really inclusive spirit around such a rough challenge. As well the serious and harsh nature of the Australian high country, preparing yourself to undertake the challenge and some of the potential avenues Dan is looking to explore...
2020-07-061h 22Overland Archive PodcastTech Talk 3: Bikepacking Snacks, Food and NutritionTy Domin joins the show again for an in depth look at everything we eat and drink to fuel long bikepacking adventures. We cover everything from racing to touring. Snacks, cooking setups, dehydrated food, hydration and even caffeine!!
2020-06-2855 minOverland Archive Podcast16: Steve Halligan - Bikepacking NZ, Tour Aotearoa, Terra Australis Bike Epic, Tour DivideThis week's guest Steve Halligan is an Irish bikepacker based in Hanmer Springs, NZ.Steve has completed the Tour Aotearoa 3 times, the Kiwi Brevet 4 times, won the inaugural Terra Australis Bike Epic and finished in 4th place at the 2019 Tour Divide with a time of 16 days, 3 hours and also completed the race in 2017.In our chat Steve talks to us about all things bikepacking in New Zealand, some of the incredible routes and trails the country has to offer as well as the rich bikepacking culture spurred on by the plethora of Brevets across the country.
2020-06-211h 21Overland Archive Podcast15: Joe Grant - Ultra Runner turned Bikepacker and Human-Powered AdventurerJoe Grant is a household name in ultra-running, but a few years back turned his hand to bikepack racing to challenge himself with something new.Joe has some incredible finishes in both the Colorado Trail Race and the Arizona Trail Race. He also took on a project called the Tour de 14ers, setting a fastest known time and becoming only the second person to complete the project in the process. The concept is simple, tag all 58 of Colorado's 14,000 foot peaks, travelling between the clusters of mountains by bike and tagging the summit on foot, entirely self-supported....
2020-06-161h 57Overland Archive PodcastTech Talk 2: DIY with Ty - Make Your Own Bikepacking GearIn lieu of a full interview, this week we have a short chat about DIYing your own bikepacking gear or modifying existing gear to better suit your needs!We also have some bikepacking news! Previous guest Lachlan Morton breaks the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!
2020-06-0128 minOverland Archive Podcast14: Jess Douglas - 3x 24 Hour World Champ and Ultra Endurance CoachJess Douglas is a 3 x Australian 24 Hour National Champ, 3 x 24 Hour World Champ, GDT400 bikepacking race winner and record holder, ultra runner and coach. In the interview we learn about what shaped Jess as an athlete and discuss some of her key accomplishments before shifting to talk about training an preparation. As a coach Jess has an all encompassing approach to guide athletes to prepare physically, but also mentally, emotionally and logistically. We discuss how riders can prepare themselves for success not only racing in ultras, but just to prepare and set themselves up for success...
2020-05-251h 40Overland Archive Podcast13: Sarah Swallow - Bikepacking Route Creator, WTF Bike ExplorersAdventure cyclist and bikepacking route creator Sarah Swallow joins me to discuss some of her published routes; The Trans America Trail and The Sky Islands Odyssey, as well as her event Ruta Del Jefe. The Sky Islands region is central in many different environmental and political issues including immigration and mining. Sarah has used the event to bring awareness to and raise money for non-profits fighting for these causes whilst simultaneously enhancing the experience and connection to the landscape for those riders tackling the route.Sarah also shares some great insight on how she goes about creating routes...
2020-05-181h 22Overland Archive Podcast12: Brad Serls - The Munda Biddi Trail and Perth BikepackingBrad Serls joins us this week to share insider knowledge on the Munda Biddi Trail, the Perth bikepacking community and his experiences on the Hunt 1000 in 2018.Munda Biddi means "path through the forest" in the Noongar languange of the indigenous group who are the traditional owners of the land through which the route passes.More information on the trail can be found at: https://www.mundabiddi.org.au/Follow Brad on Instagram at @ride_that_trail or drop in to Cycles Bespoke in Perth:http://cyclesbespoke.com/
2020-05-111h 07Overland Archive PodcastTech Talk 1: Tyre Talk with TyA little mid-week mini-episode! I'm joined by Ty Domin to get nerdy about plus sized tires and their application in bikepacking and adventure cycling. We talk about the pros and cons (hint, we haven't found many!), pressures, and what tyres we are each running! You might even see me on some for my next ultra endurance race!
2020-05-0724 minOverland Archive Podcast11: Kaitlyn Boyle - 24H World Champion, AZT Record Holder, Bikepacking EthicsThis week I am joined by 24 Hour World Champion and Arizona Trail record holder Kaitlyn Boyle.Kait is incredibly accomplished in both worlds of ultra endurance mountain biking: supported 24 Hour racing and bikepacking. Its not uncommon for Kait to be at the head of the field of a race - including both men and women. We discuss some of the attitudes and reactions to her success.We also talk about a 2018 trip she wrote about in Mountain Flyer Magazine, where she rode across Navajo Nation, and the Wild West Route which also passes through Navajo land...
2020-05-041h 23Overland Archive Podcast10: Lachlan Morton - EF Pro Tour Rider to Ultra Endurance Cyclist, Colorado Trail and GB DuroWe are joined this week by World Tour racer Lachlan Morton of EF Education First Pro Cycling. He tells us stories from his beginnings in road racing as a kid, going professional and most recently his exploits in racing EF’s “Alternative Calendar”. Races such as DK and Leadville 100 as well has his first forays into ultra endurance cycling and bikepacking at GBDuro (self-support ultra stage race) and an Individual Time Trial of the Colorado Trail Race, where he came within 90 minutes of the Northbound course record. In the show we discuss the DK gravel race. I recently heard...
2020-04-271h 54Overland Archive Podcast9: Kurt Refsnider - ITI 350, Bikepacking Roots, UltraMTBUltra endurance racer and bikepacking advocate Kurt Refsnider joins us to talk about his recent win at the ITI 350. The first half of the episode covers his Iditarod experience and winning his third and final Bikepacking Triple Crown race (the Colorado Trail Race) in 2019. Making him the first person to win all 3 events. In the second half of the interview we shift gears and talk about training for ultras and endurance events, his coaching and consultancy business UltraMTB, as well as his advocacy non-profit Bikepacking Roots. The company is involved in advocating for bikepackers as trail...
2020-04-202h 07
The Hidden AthleteEpisode 77: BIKEPACKING RAMBLINGS with Ty Domin & Lewis CiddorIn this episode we touch base with both Ty Domin (@tydomin) and Lewis Ciddor (@overland.archive) and chat about the world of Bikepacking. How COVID-19 has impacted the 2020 race calendar, what Ty & Lewis have planned for 2020 and they also dispel some of the myths or barriers of entry for beginners entering the world of Bikepacking. Enjoy.
2020-04-171h 25Overland Archive Podcast8: Nelson Trees - Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain RaceRace director Nelson Trees joins us to talk about his bikepacking races: the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan and the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. More information on both routes and incredible videos and media produced by Nelson can be found at:https://www.silkroadmountainrace.cc/https://atlasmountainrace.cc/Overland Archive Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overlandarchive
2020-04-131h 09Overland Archive Podcast7: Tom and Rich Seipp - Father/Son Bikepacking DuoFather and son bikepacking duo Tom and Rich Seipp join us from the UK to tell us all about the 22,000+ miles they've ridden together including an ITT of the Tour Divide last year when Tom was just 14!Follow more of Tom and Rich's adventures on their blog and instagram (@minipips)!https://minipips.blogspot.com/Overland Archive Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/overlandarchive
2020-04-071h 34Overland Archive Podcast6: Troy Szczurkowski - Iditarod Trail InvitationalTroy Szczurkowski joins us to talk about Alaska's Iditarod Trail Invitational - a winter, fatbike race with 1000 and 350 mile distances.I've just launched a Patreon for those who wish to support the podcast. I've recently had to upgrade my hosting subscription as the hours of episodes accumulate. If you're enjoying the content, any contribution would be appreciated!https://www.patreon.com/overlandarchive
2020-03-301h 22Overland Archive Podcast5: Jeff Kerkove - Stagecoach 400, CTR, Fat PursuitGuest Jeff Kerkove joins us from Colorado to talk about his recent victory at the Stagecoach 400 bikepacking race in Southern California as well as some of his ultra endurance racing history including the Silk Road Mountain Race, Colorado Trail Race and even a bit of winter/fat bike racing at Fat Pursuit.
2020-03-241h 31Overland Archive Podcast4: Evan Howard - Terra Rosa Gear, Bikepacking and Ultralight Gear ManufacturerWe're joined by Evan Howard of local Melbourne ultralight and bikepacking gear manufacturer Terra Rosa Gear to talk about gear and adventure cycling
2020-03-161h 12
The Race Ride Seek PodcastSeries 3 Ep. 2 - Patrick Boutellier and the 2020 Victoria Divide.In this podcast we speak to a guy who you wouldn't normally associate with off-road unsupported racing. His name is Patrick Boutellier, he is a Swiss watchmaker and lives high up in the luxury brands and corporate world. Not long after completing the 2020 Vic Divide, Adam Lana grabbed Patrick to talk about his amazing experience.The previous podcast had us speaking to Lewis Ciddor about the Vic Divide and we wanted to acknowledge that it was since run and won by Lewis himself, he completed the course in a little over 44 hours, what an amazing effort! 42 riders...
2020-03-1258 minOverland Archive Podcast3: Emma Flukes and Vic Divide RecapWe talk to Tasmanian bikepacker and adventure cyclist Emma Flukes about her 2nd place finish at Victoria Divide, her bikepacking history and her route; The Tassie Gift.
2020-03-091h 05Overland Archive Podcast2: Sofiane Sehili - Atlas Mountain Race, Tour DivideWe talk to French ultra-endurance beast Sofiane Sehili about his win at the Atlas Mountain Race and his ultra racing and bikepacking career.
2020-03-041h 39Overland Archive Podcast1: Victoria Divide Bikepacking RouteShort interviews discussing the Victoria Divide bikepacking route with guests Adrian Bielenberg, Kia Matley, Tim Ottaway and Ty Domin.
2020-02-2643 minOverland Archive PodcastIntroducing the Overland Archive Bikepacking PodcastIntroducing the Overland Archive and getting to know host, Lewis Ciddor. The show is dedicated to bikepacking, ultra endurance racing and adventure cycling!
2020-02-2504 minThe Race Ride Seek PodcastSeries 3 Ep. 1 - Lewis Ciddor, 2018 Tour Divide winner and the Vic Divide 550It's a new year and a new series, welcome to series 3 of the Race Ride Seek podcast. In this episode, Adam Lana sits down with Lewis Ciddor to talk about his 2018 Tour Divide win, the Colorado Trail Race, and now in its second year, his very own bike-packing race, the Vic Divide 550. Follow Lewis - http://instagram.com/xshippx Vic Divide Links https://www.facebook.com/events/wurundjeri-spur-lookout/victoria-divide-550-2020-grand-depart/437053863546361/ https://victoriadivide550-2020.maprogress.com/ Lewis Ciddor's Tour Divide Setup https://saintcloud.com.au/blogs/bike-builds/l...
2020-02-171h 08
The Desolationist podcastLewis Ciddor - Austral DogLewis won tour divide in 2018 and now he’s back to race the Colorado Trail. Dropping science!!!
2019-07-251h 06The Hidden AthleteEpisode 46: Bikepacking Ramblings with Lewis Ciddor & Ty DominTy & Lewis provide some insight into the world and evolution of the Bikepacking community in Australia. They walk us through their experience at the most prestigious off road Bikepacking event the Tour Divide and some more recent Australian events like VicDivide550. Enjoy.
2019-03-271h 35
YarraBUGThe Victoria Divide 550 - a new bikepacking routeFaith and Val are joined in the studio by Tour Divide 2018 winner Lewis Ciddor. We kick off the show with our bike moments and a brief look at news including the new home for FOJCX at Broadford State Motorcycle Venue and the 2019 Women's World CX Championships. Lewis takes us through the inspiration behind the new bikepacking route he has designed, the Victioria Divide 550, and some of the country it will travel through. We chat about the importance of grounding the route within an indigenous Australian landscape, the details of the first Grande Depart on Saturday February 16th, and the accessibility o...
2019-02-0400 minYarraBUGLewis Ciddor rides the Tour DivideFaith and Val are joined in the studio by endurance cyclist Lewis Ciddor. We swap bicycle moments before taking a look at local and overseas cycling news, particularly that affecting your transport options. Moreland Council have released their Draft Integrated Transport and Parking Strategy for feedback, but hurry, consultaion closes August 17th. Partially separated bike paths form part of the latest proposal for Sydney Road and the Walmer Street Bridge campaign is promised $200,000.00 towards a scoping study. Discussion turns to the 2018 Tour Divide mtb race and Lewis's inaugral effort, winning the 4400km race in fifteen days, two hours and eight m...
2018-08-0600 minThe Hidden AthleteEpisode 29: Lewis Ciddor - 2018 4,400km Tour Divide WinnerLewis won the self supported off road time trial in 15Days 2Hours becoming the youngest ever winner and the first Australian to win this brutal race from Banff Canada to Antelope Wells Mexico.. The Tour Divide is known to be the hardest Mountain Bike race on earth. Enjoy.
2018-07-122h 37YarraBUGShame and empowerment: comparing how we feel about bicycle repairsVal and Faith kick off the show with studio guest Margot Abord of Universite de Lyon and we all share our bicycle moments, both rural and urban. We thank some more recent and very generous donatiuons from our listeners towards our Radiothon total. We take a look at recent news including; Lewis Ciddor's brilliant Tour Divide ride, Moray St bike infrastructure improvements sending some into a spin, the City of Melbourne Bicycle Transport Strategy discussion and City of Yarra feedback on local resident submissions. We turn to Margot's research into a comparison between feelings around bicycle repairs in both Lyon a...
2018-06-2500 min