All Torque Podcast

Today on the podcast, we interview Stephen Hodge, a professional and elite cyclist who has entered the Olympics and has completed 6 Tour de France, 4 Tours of Italy and 4 Tours of Spain.

Stephen is currently the Government Relations Manager of the Australian Cycling Promotion Foundation and the National Advocate of Active Travel. His role includes building relationships with Parliamentarians and NGOs to increase the investment in cycling infrastructure, improving implementation of bicycling framework policy, and generally improving the environment for cycling whether for recreation, commuting and other aspects.

He also runs his own consultancy firm Day and Hodge Associates and is a member of the Urban Policy Dialogue, which is a group that brings together national bodies in transport, property, local government, health research and promotion and the social community sector to advise the urban minister in policies relating to urban issues.

 

In this episode, we cover:

The background of Stephen’s cycling journey

How he sees cycling as a solution to create better communities

The benefits of better public transport systems so people can be more active in their trips by walking and cycling and becoming healthier in the process

Bicycling in Copenhagen where it is a way of life and an accepted and mainstream way to get around

Difference in priority between government parties with their emphasis to support and allocate budgets for cycling infrastructure

How large corporate developers are ahead of government in making provisions for cycling

How close relationships with other industry groups helped to integrate cycling in national discussions in different sectors

Reasons for the rebranding of the Cycling Promotion Foundation’s statement to “We Ride”

Cycling Without Age (CWA) Initiative

 

Links

Cycling Promotion Fund

We Ride website

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Today in the podcast, we talk to Peter Teschner, General Manager of Titomic. Peter has been the CEO of Teschner Bikes for over 27 years building bikes for elite cyclists and triathletes. He also had stints as Regional Tourism Manager of Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour and Tourism & Events Manager of Glen Innes.

 

In this episode we cover:

The history of Teschner Bikes’ humble beginnings.

How Peter taught himself the rudimentaries of designing and making bikes.

The materials he worked with to build bike frames and the differences between aluminium and titanium.

The story of how the company started its success and how it made him leave his job in the government.

A rundown of the companies, elite teams and cyclists who used Teschner bike frames.

How Teschner Bike frames’ workmanship, consistency in design principles and ability to build good bikes have helped cyclists win and place in races.

The difference of international frames and local custom frames.

The start of his joint venture and how dealing with international offshore products from China has changed his business.

The hurdles that Peter went through in building his business in Australia.

Story of how he joined Titomic as the General Manager of the Bicycle Division.

The qualities that make a Titomic bike frame special and the process of how it is made.

History of the process of making Titomic bikes.

Upcoming projects for Titomic.

 

Links

LinkedIn

Facebook - Teschner Bikes

Email - [email protected]

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Today in the podcast, we talk to the Director of Signature Sport, Jason Bakker.

Jason was a professional cricket player for Cricket Victoria and later became it’s PR & Media Manager and then General Manager of Marketing for over 6 years.

After this stint, Jason pivoted into starting and running his own business, Signature Sport, which is a complete professional sport service agency that specialises in commercial advisory, sponsorship, sports marketing, athlete management, and business events.

 

In this episode we cover:

Jason’s journey into becoming a professional cricket player and starting his own business, Signature Sport.

The qualities needed by someone to persevere and pursue a career in sport.

How courage, self-belief, and enjoyment is important for athletes to set them apart.

What it takes to make it in cycling today and the importance of strong physiology and resilience to succeed.

The hurdles that cycling athletes go through to have a professional career.

Signature Sport’s business model.

The criteria Jason looks for in managing an athlete.

The hopes of Jason for the future evolvement and development of men and women’s professional cycling.

 

Links

Signature Sport Website

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