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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