In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, Miles sits down with Llori Sharpe, former national champion of Jamaica and one of the Caribbean’s most inspiring voices in cycling.

Llori shares her journey into the sport, from a childhood rooted in swimming and running to discovering cycling through triathlon. What started as an unexpected transition quickly grew into a competitive career that has seen her represent Jamaica on the international stage.

The conversation explores the realities of racing from a country where cycling infrastructure and pathways are limited, the challenges that come with visas and international competition, and the pride that comes with representing Jamaica in the global peloton.

Beyond racing, Llori reflects on the role of community in sport and why visibility matters for riders coming from underrepresented cycling nations.

This is a conversation about resilience, opportunity, and the responsibility that comes with riding for something bigger than yourself.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, we flip the script and Miles hands over hosting duties to Head Cheerleader, Merida Miller. She sits down with Miles, the founder and diversity advocate behind Cycling Culture Club to explore cycling as a space for connection, community and change.

Miles shares how his relationship with the bike has evolved beyond performance and productivity, becoming a place to slow down, think, and reconnect with himself, his heritage and his own diversity. Together, they talk about community, letting go of expectation, and why cycling does not need to be loud or competitive to be meaningful. Do you want to know why Cycling Culture Club exists? This is the podcast for you.

Key Topics:

Building Cycling Culture Club around people and stories

Cycling as a reflective practice

Letting go of performance driven narratives

Community, creativity, and connection

Finding value in quieter rides

Diversifying cycling and why that matters

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, we flip the script and Miles hands over hosting duties to Head Cheerleader, Merida Miller. She sits down with Miles, the founder and diversity advocate behind Cycling Culture Club to explore cycling as a space for connection, community and change.

Miles shares how his relationship with the bike has evolved beyond performance and productivity, becoming a place to slow down, think, and reconnect with himself, his heritage and his own diversity. Together, they talk about community, letting go of expectation, and why cycling does not need to be loud or competitive to be meaningful. Do you want to know why Cycling Culture Club exists? This is the podcast for you.

Key Topics:

• Building Cycling Culture Club around people and stories
• Cycling as a reflective practice
• Letting go of performance driven narratives
• Community, creativity, and connection
• Finding value in quieter rides
• Diversifying cycling and why that matters

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Cycling is more than movement. It is identity, connection, and sometimes resistance. In this episode, we share an open-hearted conversation with Donna, a journalist, rider, mum, and inclusive cycling ambassador. Donna speaks warmly about building confidence through group rides, holding space for underrepresented riders, and finding balance on and off the bike.

Highlights:

• Discovering confidence and kinship through cycling
• Why visibility and representation matter, especially for older women
• The joy of breaking stereotypes with every pedal

Subscribe for stories that explore cycling as culture, community, and empowerment.

#CyclingCultureClub #InclusiveCycling #DonnaMcConnell

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Cycling is about more than sport. It is about freedom, community, and belonging. In this episode, we speak with Samra Said, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Cycle Sisters, an award-winning organisation that empowers Muslim women to take up cycling and ride with confidence.

Samra shares the story behind Cycle Sisters, from its beginnings in East London to the national network it has become. She talks about representation, visibility, and how cycling can create powerful change through community and shared joy.

This conversation celebrates sisterhood, faith, and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome on two wheels.

Highlights:

• The story of Cycle Sisters and its mission
• How visibility and representation inspire confidence
• Overcoming barriers for Muslim women in sport
• The importance of community and joy in cycling

Subscribe for more stories that celebrate cycling as culture, connection, and community.

#CyclingCultureClub #CycleSisters #InclusiveCycling #SamraSaid #CyclingPodcast

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In this episode we meet Gil Lavi, creative director, rider, and cofounder of RUBBER N’ ROAD, a bespoke cycling apparel atelier in New York City. Gil shares how the bike connects him to family, fuels his competitive spirit, and inspires performance innovation. Through design, resilience, and two wheeled relationships, he weaves a story about what it means to ride with purpose.

Key Moments:

• Growing up with cycling as a connection to home and heritage
• Founding an atelier focused on creative performance and resilience
• Why consistency and effort on the bike shape how he lives and designs
• How cycling teaches focus, managing setbacks, and chasing fleeting joy
• What it means to blend creativity, competition, and community through cycling

Links:

• Rubber n Road
• Gil on Instagram
• Gil's bio on Cycling Culture Club
• Follow us: @cyclingcultureclub

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In this special episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, Sam shares his plans for Badlands, one of the toughest gravel events on the calendar. Covering 800 kilometers and over 15,000 meters of climbing through the deserts of southern Spain, it is a challenge that will test every part of him.

Sam talks about his training, setup, and mindset as he prepares for the biggest ride of his life. From learning to fuel with sandwiches instead of gels to embracing the mental battles of riding solo, his reflections capture the spirit of pushing limits and finding joy in the unknown.

Key Moments:

• What makes Badlands such a unique and brutal race
• Sam’s journey from new rider to ultra challenger
• Bike and kit setup for the desert ride
• The mental side of endurance cycling
• Food, fuel, and the little things that keep you moving

Links:

• Sam on Instagram
• Badlands.cc
• Follow us: @cyclingcultureclub

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Show Notes:

In this episode of Cycling Culture Club Connections, we sit down with Sherry Cardona, an ultra-distance racer known for her feats in events like the Transcontinental Race and Atlas Mountain Race. Sherry shares how a pandemic-era bike ride in The Netherlands sparked a passion for tackling thousands of kilometres on two wheels, often in the most remote and challenging landscapes.

We talk about:

• How ultra-distance cycling became a form of meditation and escape
• Memorable adventures from Bosnia to Morocco, and why bikepacking lets you truly see a country
• Overcoming fears from steep descents to racing in the dark and pushing personal limits
• Why representation, scholarships, and safe spaces matter in making the sport more inclusive
• The impact ultra events can have on local communities and cultures

Sherry also opens up about her own experiences navigating identity across countries and how cycling gave her a sense of belonging. Whether you are a seasoned rider or just ultra-curious, this conversation is packed with stories, life lessons, and inspiration.

Links

Sherry on Instagram

Follow us @cyclingcultureclub

Enjoy more content at cyclingcultureclub.cc

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Seb (they/he), founder of Queer Wheels, and Merida (she/her), founder of Project Fearless, to explore the intersections of identity, community, and cycling. From the streets of Amsterdam to the emotional depths of their lived experiences, they share what it means to create truly inclusive spaces—on and off the bike.

We cover everything from the birth of Queer Wheels and No Ordinary Women to the personal toll and pride that comes with showing up authentically. Seb and Merida speak candidly about their friendship, navigating the patriarchy from both sides, and why representation matters at every level—from grassroots to global.

Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally looking to better understand and support, this conversation is for anyone who believes in the power of people, bikes, and belonging.

Key Topics:

• The origins of Queer Wheels and No Ordinary Women
• Creating safety and visibility in cycling spaces
• Trans and non-binary representation in sport
• The role of allyship and calling people in
• Pride as protest, celebration, and everyday resistance

Links:

• Queer Wheels:
• Project Fearless
• No Ordinary Women
• Seb on Instagram
• Merida on Instagram
• Follow us: @cyclingcultureclub

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In this episode of the Cycling Culture Club Connections Podcast, host Miles speaks with Red Walters, elite road and track cyclist and national champion of Grenada, about his journey through injury recovery, high-level competition, and life as one of the few Black cyclists in elite cycling.

Red opens up about recovering from a serious crash, the mental toll of indoor training, and why strength work and “prehab” are critical for performance and injury prevention. He also shares a candid perspective on representation in cycling, the racial biases that still exist in the sport, and how visibility and allyship are helping shift the culture.

🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:

• Red’s journey back from a jaw-breaking cycling crash
• How he fuels for performance and builds physical resilience
• The reality of being a Black cyclist in a white-dominated sport
• Why diversity in cycling is about more than just participation
• How the Pan-American Championships revealed what global representation really looks like
• The current state of UK amateur cycling
• Why allyship and knowledge-sharing are powerful tools for change

Whether you're a cyclist, fan of the sport, or an advocate for inclusion, this conversation is honest, inspiring, and necessary.

🟢 Listen, subscribe, and share the conversation:

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

👇 Join the community:

Instagram: @cyclingcultureclub

Guest: @redwalters

🔎 Keywords:

Red Walters cycling, Black cyclist interview, pro cycling podcast, representation in cycling, diversity in sport, elite cyclist recovery, Pan American cycling championships, UK cycling scene, cycling injury recovery, strength training for cyclists

#RedWalters #CyclingCultureClub #CyclingPodcast #DiversityInCycling #BlackCyclists #RoadCycling #TrackCycling #PanAmChamps #CyclingCommunity #InjuryRecovery #RepresentationMatters #UKCycling #ProCyclistInterview

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