All Torque Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Terry Memory from 13 Seeds Hemp Farm Tasmania. After a decade of research into the potential of the hemp plant to be a viable agribusiness crop, Terry and his wife Jemma Memory founded their farm in 2015. Join us as we talk more about their farm and products.

In this episode we cover:

Story of why they chose hemp.

Their discoveries on hemp during their research.

Launching their hemp seed skincare range.

Licenses and testing needed to operate their farm.

Issues they face in operating their farm.

The food products they launched when hemp seed was approved as a food product.

The story behind where their product lines came from.

How their partnership with Bioliving, a national distribution company, has helped their business.

Where Terry sees the future of the hemp industry going.

The production of hemp for food and fiber and uses of hemp in other industries.

Legislative issues they are facing with the different uses of hemp products.

Products in their pipeline for development.

Sharing lovely stories about people using their products.

We have an introductory offer from Terry for you! With your purchase on the 13 Seeds website use the code BODYTORQUE and you will receive 20% off your first order. Take advantage of this great offer – I have eaten them and I recommend the quality and taste!

Links

13 Seeds Hemp Farm Website

13 Seeds Hemp Farm Instagram

13 Seeds Hemp Farm Facebook

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Dan Wilkins, Co-founder and Director of VTWO a digital agency that has worked with various clients including Racing.com, Slipstream Sports USA, Swimming Australia, Rapha, 2XU, Oakley and Melbourne Cycling League.

In this episode we cover:

Dan’s journey of how he got into cycling.

The story of how he created the Melbourne Cycling League and the Wilko Show.

Dan’s view on working with the cycling industry versus other sports.

Dan shares a funny stories about cycling.

 

Links

Dan Wilkins LinkedIn

VTWO Website

Melbourne Cycling League Website

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In this episode, we are joined by Matt Keenan, sports commentator, reporter, radio presenter and event MC who works predominantly with cycling and triathlon. He has worked for numerous cycling and triathlon events popularly known all over the world such as the Tour de France, Ironman, Giro d’Italia, and so much more.

In this episode we cover:

The things he enjoys about working as a commentator.

How his interest in cycling started.

Matt shares an interesting story about John Trevorrow

Maintaining his work - life balance despite his busy schedule and traveling for work.

He shares something in his bucket list that he would still like to take on.

Events that have stood out in his commentating career.

Funny stories from his experiences at work.

The biggest challenge for cycling today.

 

Links

 

Matthew Keenan LinkedIn

Matthew Keenan Facebook

Matthew Keenan Instagram

Matthew Keenan Twitter

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In this episode, Chris and Melissa Bruntlett, co-founders of Modacity and authors of “Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality,” join us to talk about promoting multi-modal transportation. They aim to promote the health, environmental and social benefits of cycling, walking and public transit.

In this episode we cover:

Chris and Melissa’s background, what led them to what they are doing now and how they came to write about the Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality book.

They discuss how Vancouver serves as a good model and example for taking cycling transportation seriously in the city and other cities that are making the same effort.

The effect that cycling has made in their everyday family life and activities.

The things that stood out to them in their travels in terms of infrastructure for cycling and walking and the common problems they see.

Discussing challenges and strategies such as role citizen activism or running for office can play in breaking down political and cultural barriers.

The advantages of integrated infrastructure that promotes active travel in the community.

 

Links

Modacity Website

Modacity Facebook

Modacity YouTube

Modacity Twitter

Modacity Instagram

About the Book: Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality

Where to Buy the Book:

Island Press

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Indigo Books

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In this episode, we are joined by Ben Gathercole, the author of Better Than Winning book series, co-host of Active CEO podcast and NRG2Perform, a leader, mentor, entrepreneur and olympic coach, who works with organizations and teams to optimize their performance. Ben shares his story about his coaching career and how having type 1 diabetes hasn’t stopped him from achieving the success he has now.

In this episode we cover:

Ben’s story and transition to being a coach.

How he has dealt with and managed the effect of Type 1 Diabetes on his sporting ability.

The lessons that having diabetes has taught him in terms of planning more effectively in his personal and professional life.

How he coped and managed himself through the challenges of coaching top caliber athletes like Simon Thompson in his book Better Than Winning.

Pros and cons of coaching athletes in the olympic level.

The key to Ben’s success.

One of the funniest stories that happened in his travels as an olympic coach.

The learnings from his parents who are both coaches.

The changes that coaching has gone through over the years.

His interesting journey with Iron Man Triathlon and the lessons he learned from it.

 

Links

Ben Gathercole Website

Ben Gathercole Instagram

Ben Gathercole Twitter

NRG2Perform Website

active CEO Podcast

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In this episode, we are joined by Ben Tripodi, the Founder and CEO of Lumin Sports Technology which was founded in March 2018. The company collects, organizes and displays athletic data for better decision making for sporting organisations who want to improve athletic health and performance.

In this episode we cover:

Ben’s extensive work background and how he transitioned from being an athlete to working in the field of athletic performance.

He tells us more about the 2 apps that can be used by athletes for data visualisation and how both work together to collect and provide meaningful data for faster and better decision making.

The power of what the Fila App can track and do for improving athlete performance.

Ben tells us more about his consulting work with Cycle Australia.

 

Links

Benjamin Tripodi LinkedIn

Lumin Sports Technology Website

Ben Tripodi Email

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Ashley Bennallack of Cycle Well shares valuable information on resilience and mental health that we can all learn from in this episode. Cycle Well is Australia’s first organisation whose mission is to provide men with better physical and emotional health through their love for road cycling by giving them practical and performance-oriented coaching.

In this episode we cover:

Ash’s journey to what he’s doing today.

Tips and advice on having resilience.

How his VIA test results have helped him in living a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

The things he would have done differently about the experiences he went through as a child.

How he practiced resilience despite the struggles he experienced in life.

How cycling has helped him.

His thoughts on the mental health of men in the corporate world.

Personal and family life changes he experienced after his cycling accident.

 

Links

Cycle Well Website

Cycle Well Facebook

The Resilience Project

Values In Action

Dr. Joe Dispenza Book – Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

Dr. Joe Dispenza – Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself YouTube Video

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Author and sports writer Rupert Guinness joins us in this episode as we talk about his thoughts on the reasons and effects of mental health within the sporting community. We also discuss how Crossing the Line Sport helps athletes who are in difficult situations and some examples of events we can learn from.

In this episode we cover:

Rupert’s extensive and interesting journey to following his passion and getting to where he is now.

Rupert shares the achievements and awards that he is most proud of.

Where he sees the future of racing heading.

The mental health issues surrounding athletes in sport and how Crossing the Line can help support them.

The story of Richie Porte and the things we can learn from his experience.

 

Links

Mental Health and Athlete Transition Fact Sheets

Crossing the Line Sport Website

Crossing the Line Sport Facebook

Crossing the Line Sport Instagram

Crossing the Line Sport Twitter

Rupert Guinness Ready for Next Adventure Facebook

Rupert Guinness Instagram

Rupert Guinness Twitter

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Marcel Berger joins us in this episode as we talk about the story behind Mummu Cycling and the cycling tours they offer. Mummu Cycling is the world’s premiere tour cycling operator that delivers cycling tours and experiences for cycling fans around the world. They specialize in major cycling events such as the Tour de France in which they are the official tour operator.

In this episode we cover:

Marcel’s journey to starting Mummu Cycling.

The story behind their interesting business name, Mummu.

How they worked with Union Cycling Internationale (UCI) to create experiences for clients.

The qualifications to become a professional Tour de France operator.

What are the Pro Experience and the Ride Experience tours?

Mummu Cycling’s projects and plans for 2019

 

Links

Mummu Cycling Website

Mummu Cycling Twitter

Mummu Cycling Facebook

Mummu Cycling Instagram

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Jon Partington is the founding CEO and Chief Technical Officer of Partington Advanced Engineering, who is currently working on performance centric road-cycling wheels. The company is an innovative composites-cenric multi-materials engineering firm. They offer a wide range of industries for light-weighting services or adding funcfunctionality to structural applications using advanced design practices and strategic materials selection.

In this episode we cover:

Jon’s journey to founding his business.

The materials they use for their products.

Their company’s process for testing their products.

The versatility of their products and the services they offer to different industry sectors.

The benefits of having access to several research collaborations.

The future of the development of cycling products.

 

Links

Partington Advanced Engineering Website

Partington Advanced Engineering Instagram

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