Something for the turbo

Since 2009 a group of friends from the UK have been lighting up the Tour de France and other cycling races with their 'Beefeater Bend' - throwing a party for cycling fans along the roadside. They shot to global fame in 2019 when their Links Rechts video from the Alps went viral overnight attracting national and global press attention. They've won the UCI fans award, preformed on stage at the World Championships and even have a kit collaboration with Stolen Goat and their own merchandise range for which they sell to raise money for charity. What a bunch of guys! Have a listen to their journey and enjoy the stories along the way. 

Beefeater Bend on Twitter
Beefeater Bend on Facebook
Beefeater Bend on Instagram
Beefeater Bend x Stolen Goat
Beefeater Bend merchandise
Priest Foundation

Axel Merckx's Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling Team are considered the greatest development team in the world and they've just signed today's guest, the exciting young British talent, Joe Laverick. We had a great catch up with Joe about his career. From a goalkeeper to getting into cycling; his junior career; juggling school work with riding for Maddison Genesis. The amazing Rayner Foundation, his year in France; his winter training; signing for Axeon; his upcoming move to Girona, Spain; what next season might look like; pro cycling and moonlighting as a cycling journalist writing for CyclingTips, The British Continental and Cycling Weekly. We loved catching up with Joe, a top man and we very much look forward to following his progress in 2021 and beyond.

You can find Joe on the Unfound App
Joe on Twitter
Joe on Strava
Joe on Instagram

We caught up with Champion System's Chris Reynolds who talked us through the Sydney cycling scene, racing every day of the week, Melbourne, Hong Kong, working with World Tour teams and riders, stories from off-season camps, his views on pro cycling, formula one, netball and lots lots more in what was a cracking conversation.

Champion System
Contact Chris at [email protected]

A special mention to Roebuck Estates

We caught up with Henry Furniss today to discuss his journey from top personal trainer to elite cyclist and then becoming a cycling entrepreneur when he established UK bike brand WyndyMilla. He talks us through the white knuckle ride of growing a cycling brand as the sport in the UK took off, sponsoring teams, the lessons he learnt along the way and then leaving the brand he built. We also discuss what he's been up to over the last few months, with exciting new projects and ventures on the horizon, working with Formula 1, 3D printing chicken, carbon and lots more. 

To get in contact with Henry to learn more about his upcoming venture and for possible investment opportunities, you can email him here: [email protected]

We caught up with the recently retired Lucy van der Haar (née Garner) about her career. From entering the sport through riding penny farthings, to becoming World Junior Road Race Champion ... twice. From the difficult transition to elite women's racing, riding for some of the biggest teams in the world with Argos-Shimano and Wiggle High5 and finding happiness with Norwegian team Hitec Products. Her decision to retire, views on women's cycling, where she wants to ride now she's retired, being married to cyclocross superstar Lars van der Haar and loads more.

Follow Lucy on Twitter
Follow Lucy on Instagram

A special mention to Roebuck Estates 

We caught up with master frame builder and founder of Barbastelle, Tom Skinner, about the wonderful and fascinating world of artisan, hand-built steel frames. We discuss his journey into bike building, how it works, how it has evolved over the years, what you should consider when buying a hand-built frame, steel bikes that weigh just 5.5kg, carbon, titanium, gravel bikes, welding, cargo bikes and lots lots more.

Check out the Barbastelle website
Follow Tom on Instagram
Follow tome on Facebook

Drop Tom an email with any questions: [email protected]

US Steel frame builder: English Cycles
Tom Sturdy - titanium bikes - Sturdy Cycles
Prova and Bastion Cycles in Australia

Bespoked. The UK Hand Made Bicycle Show
North American Handmade Bicycle Show NAHBS

Film: Mother Load

Special mention to Roebuck Estates

We caught up with Club Cicli Artigianali's Bob Johnson and Chris Netherclift who talk us through the amazing world of vintage bikes. How they started collecting them, the amazing craftsmanship, the growing global movement, Eroica and many other events, how you can start collecting, their London cycling club and the growth it has seen and much more.

Check out the Club Cicli Artigianali's web-site and their amazing collection of bikes.
Steel Vintage Bikes - Berlin
Cicli Berlinetta - Berlin

Fascinating chat with cycling journalist Tom Owen about the stresses of covering this season, how live feeds work, some of his amazing adventures and articles for the likes of CyclingTips, including bike packing in Spain and Macedonia. We also discuss cycling in Jordan, Greece and many other destinations. Tom also gives us an amazing insight into the work that is being done in Sierra Leone to help grow cycling participation and racing. And finally we discuss Tom's amazing Tour de France Panini sticker look-a-likes ... genius.

Help the team buy new bikes with the current Go Fund Me Campaign
Cycling Tips Tour de Lunsar article
Tom's profile on Stylish for Vice.com
Le Col Sierra Leonean cycling
You can also check out the Lunsar Cycling web-site and all their social channels can be found on there.

Tom's amazing Hemingway Bikepacking adventure in Spain,  his 'Lapedonia' around Macedonia and of course, the genius Panini Tour de France stickers 
Tom's email: [email protected] 
Tom on Twitter: twitter.com/tomowencc 
Tom on Instagram: instagram.com/tomowencc
Village Bicycle Project 

Re-Cycle

Alex Ostroy of Ostroy, NYVeloCity, NYFG gives us an amazing insight to his story, the New York cycling scene, the amazing brand he's built with Ostroy, the growth and success of NYVeloCity.com and its involvement in Lance Armstrong's outing. He's also been involved in some amazing community cycling projects growing the sport in NYC including I Challenge Myself and Ride Up Grades.

Ostroy
Ostroy on Instagram
Ostroy on Facebook
Le Grange Ride LA, USA
The New York Cycling Club NYCC
CRCA
Thursday Fields

This week we caught up with Velon CEO Graham Bartlett to hear about the superb work Velon have been doing since their inception. Some of the challenges they have faced along the way, where they are trying to get to, the Hammer Series, how best to get their content, what YOU can be doing as a fan to help grow the sport and we also need your help ... as Graham and the Velon team also want to hear your views and feedback on a couple of specific questions. We also talk through Graham's career, from starting out as a lawyer in the City, working with UEFA, Nike, Liverpool FC and Sky Sports. Plus lots more.

You can send your views and answers to Graham's questions here: [email protected] or to us at: [email protected]
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