In this episode we talk to Simon Rimmer, creator and founder of Gibb River Challenge.

The Gibb River Challenge is a socially competitive 660 kilometer team relay event raising community awareness and money for charity.

In this episode we cover:

The story of how the Gibb River Challenge came about and how long it has been running

The experiences to watch out for at the Ord Valley Muster Event and the destination

What to expect from the event

Kind of training recommended for the event

The most creative fundraising a team or person has done to date

Things people did in the challenge that surprised Simon

The most interesting things Simon has seen in the event

The Fat Bike National Championships

Dates for the Gibb River Challenge

How to register to the Challenge

 

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Gibb River Challenge

Facebook

Twitter

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In this episode, we talk to Franko Vaterott, Managing Director of Human Interest Group.

Human Interest group is a 9-year-old Athlete Management and Marketing Agency in Dubai. Before the company expanded as an agency, it started out managing Sports Media Relations for the government of Dubai and then re-inventing into an organisation involved in developing the Tri Dubai project in collaboration with the government of Dubai.

 

In this episode we cover:

Franko’s journey working in sales and marketing to athlete management  and moving from Colorado, USA to Dubai

How he started out in Dubai and met Craig Alexander, the first athlete he managed

The story of his bike fitting company, Retul Bike Fit Specialists

Stories on cycling teams and the fun videos they made

Key attributes that make Franko’s managed top-level athletes stand out

Franko’s advice for juniors

How they choose which athletes to work with

Where Franko sees the future of Triathlon going

Information about the workshop - Braver, bolder, stronger by Rachel Joyce

 

Links

Human Interest Group

Facebook

Twitter

Sansego by Craig Alexander

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In this episode, we talk to Charles Black, founder and CEO of Cycle Life HQ which is building the world’s bicycle tourism marketplace since 2015.

Cycle Life HQ is the world’s first bicycle tourism platform that provides destinations with a one-stop shop for cycling holidays and tourism.

In this episode we cover:

Charles’ inspiration, goals and journey to building Cycle Life HQ

Factors that affect cycling tourism and the benefits it can bring to a destination and its local communities

The services that the company offers to help local communities and businesses benefit from cycle tourism

How cycling events, infrastructure and experiences attract tourists

Bicycle tourism as a means to discover a new place, beautiful destinations, and understanding and appreciating its local culture

Bike Share making travel more accessible

Countries that are leading the way for cycle tourism

Cycling tourism growth in terms of demographics and cycling segments

The reason why some European insurance companies providing electric bikes to clients

The importance behind the bike tourism industry experiencing 3 times more growth than the bike products industry

Global outlook for bike tourism and what needs to be done to realize this potential

The role of Cycle Life HQ’s platform in the outdoor recreation industry

 

Links

Cycle Life HQ

Cycle Life HQ Tourism

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Instagram

World Bicycle Relief

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In this episode we talk to Cameron Nicholls, founder of Bike Chaser, a business that changes the way online connects our great cycling community. Bike Chaser was started in March 2013 and has grown immensely since then providing quality choices for bikes and parts from individuals and bike shops in Australia.

 In this episode we cover: 

Statistics of the Bike Chaser Site

What prompted Cameron to transition from being a corporate employee to running his own business

The story and reason behind selling his high-end road bike to finance him longer

Books that guided him before making the big move

The things he would do differently if given the chance to do it over

The mistakes they’ve made in building their business and what they learned from it

Future for Bike Chaser

The connection and relationship people need with their bike shops

Cameron’s motivation to ride the length of New Zealand mid-winter to raise $11,400 for the Ride the Long White Cloud CanTeen

Elevating the strength of the Bike Chaser website

Advice or message about cycling from Cameron

Biking as a simple solution to the world’s most complex problems like your mental health, physical health and city congestion

Cycling as an alternative to spending on infrastructure

 Links:

Website Bike Chaser

Twitter

Instagram

Youtube

Facebook

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In this episode, we talk to Jamie Finch-Penninger,  a Journalist who mostly covers Australian  Cycling and Cyclists. He works as a freelancer and works with SBS Cycling Central, and has published articles for Ride Magazine, Cyclist UK, Cycling Tips, Ella, Peloton Café and Bike Magazine.

 

In this episode we cover:

The story of how Jamie started his journalist work in the cycling industry

His unique perspective on the article he wrote about Racing the Tour de France in the fashion of the world cup

What keeps people tuning in to the sport

The interesting things about joining races, especially Tour de France

His thoughts on GreenEdge ad transitioning to a GC team with less Australian riders and what he thinks influenced this decision

Preparations and requirements for joining races

How cycling is different from other sports

Jamie’s thoughts on the surprise packets and who will be on it this year

His thoughts on the NRS and who will be the next big thing

A discussion on the commonality of rookie riders’ mistakes or common problems

The most interesting Jamie has seen in cycling

Jamie’s thoughts on Richie and BMC and how they will go this year

 

Links:

Tour Tracker

SBS Cycling Central article

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In this episode, we talk to Shane Miller, an avid cyclist and industry expert in training metric measurement with power meters, GPS tracking units, and indoor cycling technology with Ergometers.  

Shane also has extensive experience and knowledge of bike racing and training from amateur to professional level. He maintains a highly successful YouTube channel and is a podcast panelist with Zwiftcast.

 

In this episode we cover:

The story behind why he calls himself the GPLama

How he started his YouTube Channel and what inspired him to talk about the convergence of his passion for technology and love for cycling

The Garmin Varia Radar, how it has amazed and surprised him and why he rates it a 15/10

His experience of going this year to Euro Bike, the world’s biggest bike show

The experiences and titles Shane has received and what else he would like to chase in cycling

Cycle cross in Australia

The process of how he maps out his videos on YouTube

Examples of what he does in his YouTube videos

Zwift indoor trainings, why he loves it and a few stories about their bunch rides

His interaction on his social media platforms

 

Links:

YouTube - Shane Miller - GP Lama

Instagram

Twitter

Blog

Shane’s Review on the Garmin Varia RTL510 Cycling Radar/Tail Light: Unboxing, Installation, Road Test

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In this episode, we talk to Dylan Jones, founder of Coast Protein Inc.

Coast Protein Inc. is a company that sells sustainable cricket protein powders and energy bars. The company uses crickets as a high-quality protein source that tastes great and can be harvested sustainably.

 

In this episode we cover:

Dylan’s journey from being a business analyst to being the founder of Coast Protein

The story of how and why Coast Protein was created

How they came across using crickets as their ingredient and source of protein and the acceptance of the market for the product

Growth and changes that the business has gone through

Scalability of the business

Athletes using Coast Protein

How the values of the business - sustainability, healthy living, adventurous spirit and transparency - tie in with their holistic approach

5-year plan for the business

Products of Coast Protein and where people can purchase them

 

Links:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

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In this episode we talk to Vaughan McVilly, founder of McVilly Enterprises.

McVilly Enterprises offers cycling experiences in Australia that aims to make Tasmania as one of the world’s best cycling, mountain biking and riding destinations.

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In this episode we cover:

Vaughan’s history and how he got into cycling

His father’s cycling influence on him

The reason why he opened McVilly Cycles and Cafe in Hobart

His inspiration from creating all the adventures they offer and how they are tapping the international market

The story of how the business has changed and grown over the years

Sample itinerary of their Heli Biking and Road Biking adventure

Mistakes and common problems they’ve encountered and how they overcome it

What to expect from McVilly Enterprises in the coming months

 

Links:

Website

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

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In this episode, we talk to Steven Nemeth from Bont.

Bont is a leading innovator and manufacturer of cycling shoes that include road, MTB, triathlon, specialty, track and custom cycling shoes. The company uses the best technology and materials to create comfortable shoes that aim to boost performance and reduce injuries.

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In this episode we cover:

Working with Bat Logic in innovating and creating Rowing Shoes

The process of creating the best performance shoe from quality carbon and special resin

Studies conducted by the company on the effects of shoes on athletes to design and construct a natural fitting shoe that prevents injuries

Injury example in cycling connected with the foot

How they used sport specific data to create a shoe that not only prevents injuries but also provides comfort for the athlete

The development behind Helix, the revolutionary shoe that’s 265 grams light and the positive feedback they’ve received about it

Plans and next steps for Bont in the coming years

Design theory behind Bont shoes

 

Links:

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Website

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Ed Wittich, the Performance Innovation Director of Bat Logic, a company that focuses on product development, product design and management, athlete testing & equipment interface analysis, injury reduction, performance gain, movement analysis & performance modelling with experience at both elite & olympic levels. The company has collaborated with well-known companies such as Nike & Bont Cycling and 776 BC.

 In this episode we cover:

Ed’s background as an osteopath and how it is very similar to what he does now

Preventative performance consulting and medicine

The path where enhancing human function combining sports medicine, anatomy & biomechanics is heading

Discussion of his article “Adapt to Survive around Movement Variability”

The advantage of weaponising our training with variability

Moving well and moving freely as an important focus in performance and injury

The effect of having resistance training and different elements such as environment, range of motion, and variability in better performance outcome

Bat Logic as an australian sports innovation and technology company

The importance of studies on athletes being backed up by data and being based on science and physiology

How the feet affect the performance of the whole body

Impact of Injuries and what affects it

New methodology on rowing shoes

Cross-collaborations and new things developing in sports shoes Links

Bat Logic

Project B

LinkedIn - Ed Wittich

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