Raya and Stephen dig deep for show 29 as they peer into the soul and chat about what cycling does to improve it.

That's not to say the nuts and bolts of cycling aren't reduced to the ... nuts and bolts. We discuss the evil of punctures and how Raya blew out a weekend just to be good at changing tyres. No, genuinely.

Geraint Thomas goes all triumphant with his 'Welsh homecoming'. and as ever, there's a kitbag featuring a way commuters can double the value of their bikes, and a Velominati that is essential listening for all cyclists.

But most of all, we look into the soul. Cycling - how does it benefit your very being? Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, we do our best to investigate and not trivialise things. Shhh at the back.

The Cyclist Pod (c) Stephen Grant and Raya Hubbell www.cyclistpod.com

Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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