Pedaling Podcast

Pedaling Podcast

By John PearsSports
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Pedaling Podcast episodes

  • The Length of Sweden: Erik Nohlin
    In a few months I'm starting the journey of New Zealand (Tour Aotearoa), not only covering the distance in 30-40 days, but sharing the story on my journey. But what exactly do I want to share? How will the journey shape the story? How do I creatively manage my ideas whilst producing and riding consecutive days?
    In this new series, I'm talking with creative thinkers from inside the cycling industry, starting with Erik Nohlin. Some call him the Dark Lord, others call him a creative cycling messiah. Erik is the Creative Director on the Sagan Collection and the chief architect of a bikepacking movie called the Length of Sweden, the story that inspired me most.
    Erik shares his perspective on creativity, what drives him to create and the story behind the Length of Sweden and offers me advice on bringing my own journey to life.
    Pedaling Podcast is a show bought to you from New Zealand as I begin my cycle back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. I'm discovering my own journey at the same time, figuring out what drives me to cycle by asking others the same question. 
    Follow online at www.pedalingpodcast.com
    Instagram too http://www.instagram.com/pedalingpodcast
    42 min
  • Bicycle Junction: Bikes for Transport

    Back when I was in Wellington, I had no intention of talking with Dan at Bicycle Junction, mostly because I didn't know much about him and the shop. After a few days cycling around, seeing the shop, their social media and the odd things going on, I was curious. I stepped in and had a coffee, watched everything go by and was fascinated by what Dan was doing, from the style of bikes, the coffee shop, the layout of the space and the odd-looking bikes parked outside.

    Dan sat down to take me through his journey to where he is now, his motivation for doing what he loves and the true purpose to why he setup Bicycle Junction. This show was setup around this idea of exploring the way the cycling industry is shifting and changing and Dan's story is a key part of that change that is focused, niche and offers something different.

    I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. Follow my travels online and Instagram by searching “Pedaling Podcast”

    50 min
  • Kennett Brothers - NZ's Cycling Pioneers
    Passing through Wellington, New Zealand, I stopped by to meet-up and talk with the Kennett Brothers. You've probably heard of them if you'd done a little cycling research in this country, but I knew little about how everything has come about since the 1980's.
    Listen to how these three kiwis have pioneered cycling in their home country on a scale not often seen in a single lifetime. They're still influencing big decisions, coaching volunteers and building lots of tools to showcase why New Zealand is a big destination for all types of cycling activities.
     I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. Follow my travels online and Instagram by searching “Pedaling Podcast”
    57 min
  • Wheelworks: The Dark Art of Building Wheels

    New Zealand's artisan wheel builders invited me into their Wellington hub to talk about the dark arts of building great wheels, every time.

    If you're like me and you don't know the difference between a basic wheel, a wheel bought online and why you would spend extra money for a company like Wheel Works to build your wheels, then have a listen to this.

    I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. Follow my travels online and Instagram by searching “Pedaling Podcast”


    46 min
  • Wyn Masters - Gold Mines to Wheelie Wednesdays
    Absolute kiwi legend sits down with me in his mums back yard to share his journey from riding ponies as a kid, working in the gold mines of Australia to racing Enduro World Series, racing cyclocross and of course, Wheelie Wednesdays.
    I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. Follow my travels online and Instagram by searching “Pedaling Podcast”
    1 hr 2 min
  • The Big Trip Explained
    Sharing where I am currently at with my big bike trip back home. Covering off all things such as the route I’ll be riding, how I am budgetting, the equipment I’m planning to use and the bike I’ll be riding home. If you’re interested in hearing about the trip than plug in, turn up and listen to me thoughts.
    44 min
  • Haimona Ngata: Beer, BMX & Burgers
    It's hard to pigeon hole Haimona as anything other than pretty original. In his thoughts, ideas, career and opportunities he's created, he's a little different to your average cyclist. Pretty much head-to-toe in tattoos, Haimona has taken his career from a pissed-off video editor to a one-man business that his is lead by his pursuit to show the world something different.
    An extra long podcast show but totally worth the listen as he shares his insights into building a editing studio, getting sponsored to do his thing, working with Redbull and the social media world we now live in.
    Also sorry for the expletives, theres only so much editing time I have!
    1 hr 37 min
  • Grit Coaching in Auckland, Logan Mort
    Logan is a young coach that is driven by his own experiences to help others succeed in coaching.
    It’s a unique perspective that has helped him discover what really motives himself to help others be the best they can, but not in a way that sacrifices his soul in a way some coaches have to.
    Find out how Logan has built something special today and how all his experiences have led to it. The community he has helped nourish and his aims and ambitions for tomorrow.
    Are you interested in becoming a coach? Logan gives some advice on what you can do to take that step forward.
    Not feeling comfortable on a bike? Well Logan spends some of his time helping athletes get the right feeling for peddling, but its not all as simple as you might think.
    Tune in and listen to why coaching is a big part of the industry.
    59 min
  • Pedal Press: Liam Friary
    In this episode I get talking with Liam Friary, the owner of Pedal Press in New Zealand. Publishing two magazines, Cycling Journal and NZ Mountain Biker, Liams story is one of opportunity and determination. Explaining his story from obese to athlete, Liam shares what it takes to be creative and publish every month.
    A unique part of Liam’s story is how he became the owner of these two national magazines. Listen to the latest podcast to hear how Pedal Press was born and how he took on two poor performing magazines and breathed new life into them.
    He also shares advice on creating your own magazine and if you’re a content producer, either illustrator, writer or photographer, hear his advice on the best ways to get your work published and start a relationship with a publisher.
    What is Pedaling Podcast?
    Im John, I created Pedaling Podcast as a way to document the cycling stories as I cycle all the way from Auckland, New Zealand to London, United Kingdom.
    I became interested in the industry almost recently, when I spent a brief period working in Auckland’s oldest bike shop called T Whites. I mulled over this idea of collecting the stories, politics, business and social side of the cycling industry.
    I run everything either through the website, http://www.pedalingpodcast.com or via my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pedalingpodcast
    If you have any feedback on my journey home, the show itself or recommend anyone I should speak to on the journey, follow the above links and get in touch.
    49 min

About Pedaling Podcast

From the publisher's feed

John decided to take on a 20,000km bikepacking from Auckland to London and en route he plans to talk with cycling industry, enthusiasts, athletes and other unique stories along the way. Follow along…