Pedals & Peaks — Part One: Pedals
Narrated by sports historian Michael Wiltshire

Drift back to the quiet beginnings of one of humanity’s simplest, most elegant inventions; the bicycle. In this gentle, cinematic journey, Sleepy Sport explores how a strange wooden contraption became a global companion, reshaping cities, cultures, and the rhythms of modern life.

From early European workshops to dusty cross-country rides, from velodromes lit by gas lamps to the quiet revolution of everyday commuters, this episode traces the deep roots of cycling’s past. Hear how the bicycle sparked social change, inspired the first daring racers, and grew into a sport that captured imaginations long before the Tour de France was ever dreamed up.

A calm, drifting story of movement, freedom, and the soft turning of wheels across time.
Perfect for unwinding, learning, or slipping gently into sleep.