Something for the turbo

The world famous Beefeaters of Beefeater Bend – Jay Guarnieri talks us through their story

The Unfound App — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:59:49 -0800

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's latest signing - Joe Laverick

The Unfound App — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:11:21 -0800

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

Chris Reynolds - Champion System, working with World Tour riders and teams, racing in Sydney and Hong Kong plus lots more

The Unfound App — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:05:43 -0800

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 chrisr@champ-sys.com

A special mention to Roebuck Estates

Henry Furniss - building WyndyMilla, the journey and exciting things on the horizon.

The Unfound App — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:59:14 -0800

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: henryfurniss5@gmail.com

Double Junior World Champion, recently retired pro rider - Lucy van der Haar

The Unfound App — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 03:50:04 -0800

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

Steel is real - Master Frame Builder and Founder of Barbastelle - Tom Skinner

The Unfound App — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:33:13 -0800

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: tom@barbastelle.cc

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

The amazing world of artisan and vintage bikes with Club Cicli Artigianali's Bob Johnson and Chris Netherclift

The Unfound App — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:06:22 -0800

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

Tom Owen - racing in Sierra Leone, travelling the world by bike, logistics of Eurosport live text, and Panini Stickers!

The Unfound App — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:37:06 -0800

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: tom@fausto.agency
Tom on Twitter: twitter.com/tomowencc
Tom on Instagram: instagram.com/tomowencc
Village Bicycle Project

Re-Cycle

Alex Ostroy on his uber cool 'Ostroy' cycling brand and the New York cycling scene

The Unfound App — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:57:37 -0800

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

A catch up with Velon CEO Graham Bartlett – Velon's journey, future, Hammer Series and lots more

The Unfound App — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:09:40 -0700

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: info@velon.cc or to us at: contact@unfound.cc
You can subscribe to the Velon Newsletter here
Find out more about Velon here
Find Velon on YouTube here
Find Velon on Instagram here

John Croom - multiple US and Pan American track champion; wrestler turned cyclist, turned podcast host.

The Unfound App — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:57:39 -0700

We caught up with John Croom to hear about his amazing journey from playing American Football and competing as a heavyweight wrestler to becoming an elite track cyclist, a US record holder, with multiple national titles and a Pan American Games win. He's also got a brilliant podcast - The Coffee and Van chats podcast - works with some top sponsors and will be racing around the US with his van, good coffee and contagious personality as soon as we are through the pandemic. Check out his website and give him a follow on Strava and Instagram

Contravans, Boyd Cycling Wheels and all his other sponsors

How to eat like a pro with former Team Sky Chef - VeloChef - Henrik Orre

The Unfound App — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:14:59 -0700

We caught up with top chef Henrik Orre who talks us through his journey from becoming a chef to building a Two Michelin Star restaurant and then moving into cycling; firstly with the Norwegian Cycling Federation and then with Team Sky where he spent five years. He gives us a brilliant insight into what the riders eat and when, the logistics of how it works and how he found the experience of working with Chris Froome and co. He also talks us through his superb books and his latest exciting venture in Oslo, Norway.

Henrik on Instagram
Henrik on Twitter
Henrik's website
His brilliant book - get yourself a copy today.

Rory Sutherland on being a pro for 20 years, his journey and the world of cycling.

The Unfound App — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:49:58 -0700

Rory Sutherland has seen a lot and he kindly joined us after La Flèche Wallonne last week to talk us through his career; from arriving in Europe, his early years in Belgium with Rabobank, before racing in the US for five years and returning to ride in Europe with Saxo Tinkoff, Movistar, UAE Team Emirates and now Israel Start Up Nation. We talk about some of the world's biggest races as well as riding for Contador, Valverde and Dan Martin. We discuss his views and thoughts on the sport, how it's evolving, his restaurants/cafes and he even leaves us with some wise words of wisdom. As he hangs up his wheels at the end of the season, we wish Rory all the best with the next chapter.

To follow or contact Rory, you can find him here:

Rory on Twitter
Rory of Instagram
The Federal Cafe on Instagram
The Federal Cafe Girona

'The Roadman' Anthony Walsh joins us to talk cycling and living a happier, healthier and longer life

The Unfound App — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:09:58 -0700

We absolutely loved catching up with former pro, coach, bio-hacker and podcaster Anthony Walsh about his career and journey. From racing in France and the US, to running multiple businesses before taking stock and discovering a new way to train and lead your life, which is now what he is sharing with you all through his Roadman Cycling coaching and lifestyle business. This is a brilliant conversation where we discuss many things from Sam Bennett winning the Green Jersey to some of the bio-hacks that can improve your life including; intermittent fasting, cold therapy, light therapy, journaling, meditation, grounding and why it's worth looking into all of these methods, especially from a stress management perspective. From his 14 day intro challenge for just 2 Euros to lots more training and performance options. We also discuss podcasts – Sam Harris, Joe Rogan and other, books – James Nestor's 'Breath', Matthew Walker's 'Why we sleep', James Wallman's 'Stuffication' and 'Time and how to spend it' plus loads more.

For more information on Roadman Cycling
For more information on the 2 euro 14 introduction plan
The excellent Roadman Podcast
A FREE MONTH to Sam Harris' Waking Up meditation app

Alain Rumpf – "cycling will save the world". From inside the UCI to outside in the Swiss Alps.

The Unfound App — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 05:41:59 -0700

We caught up with professional 'cycling bum' Alain Rumpf about his 36 years in cycling. From racing to working with the UCI for 20 years, to cycling guiding in the Swiss Alps to now, providing some of the most wonderful cycling content we all love to see.

We discuss a tremendous amount, from the tarnished era of cycling – doping and its impact – the UCI and its evolution. Some of the things the UCI does well and the challenges it has faced. We discuss riding in Switzerland, some of the best climbs to do, where to stay, events to keep on your radar plus loads more.

Where you can find Alain:

Website https://switchback.alpsinsight.com

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aswisswithapulse/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alain.rumpf/

Twitter https://twitter.com/alainrumpf

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainrumpf/

Alain's top three must ride Swiss Climbs:

Col du Sanetsch https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/sanetsch-pass/
The Grosse Scheidegg https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/grosse-scheidegg/
Gotthard Pass https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/gotthard-pass-tremola/

More rides from Switchback: https://switchback.alpsinsight.com/cycling/grosse-scheidegg/

Five time British Cyclocross Champion Ian Field joins us to talk us through the world of CX

The Unfound App — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:17:01 -0700

We caught up with Ian Field who is 5 times British Cyclocross Champion about his journey, British Cycling, Mountain Biking, Cyclocross obsession in Belgium, Wout van Aert, Matthew van der Poel, Toon Aerts, Tom Pidcock, approaches to coaching, his Veld Cycling coaching business, cyclocross for schools and much more.

Get in touch with Ian or learn more about his coaching offering here: Veld Cycling
Read Ian's blog on why everyone should race cyclocross

How to BREATHE with breathing guru - The Iced Viking - Chuck McGee III

The Unfound App — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:03:25 -0700

Listening to the inspirational author James Nestor talk about his new book, Breathe, on the Joe Rogan Podcast, he mentioned the amazing Iced Viking - Chuck McGee III. We dropped Chuck a note to see if he wanted to join us on the podcast and despite his post Rogan fame, luckily for us, he agreed.

Over the last year or so, we'd become more conscious about breath work and how it was creeping into Elite Sport. We'd heard it was being used in cycling, there's even a mumuring that breath work explains Chris Froome's descending position in the Tour a few years back. The England rugby team have supposedly been using it and there are many more examples.

Chuck was able to give us a great insight into breath work, what it is, various types, the advantages and more. We talk about being a Wim Hoff Method and Oxygen Advantage Instructor. We discuss potential performance gains, taping the mouth shut to sleep, holotropic breathing, feeling light headed, climbing mountains in the snow in just a pair of shorts, slowing your heart rate, ice baths, and lots more – we even do a couple of exercises for you to try.

Below are some resources, it's well worth checking out or joining one of Chuck's free classes. Feel free to contact him to ask any questions too.

The link to Chuck's free Zoom classes if you are keen to give them a go, they are 11am Pacific Time on a Sundays and Mondays 9pm Pacific Time.
Chuck's website
Chuck's instagram
The Wim Hoff Method
The Oxygen Advantage
James Nestor's Breathe
James Nestor on Joe Rogan
James Nestor on the Next Big Idea
Breath work for recovery - TrainingPeaks

It's triathlon but not as you know it as we catch up with XTRI CEO Stuart McInnes

The Unfound App — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:44:12 -0700

Triathlon on a cycling podcast? We caught up with the CEO of XTRI Stuart McInnes about their 14 amazing endurance events in some of the most spectacular and challenging terrains in the world. It is triathlon but not as you know it as they seek to create stunning experiences that are far beyond the athletic endeavour. We discuss the synergies in the movement with what we are seeing in the cycling world and Stuart points out that many of the athletes competing aren't from a traditional triathlon background with many road and MTB cyclists drawn to the raw and wild challenge of the events. You have probably heard of the Norseman but have a listen to learn a lot more, an insight into a whole new sport.

xtriworldtour.com Has links to all events and much more.

xtri-xperience.com for more information of their Mallorca camp

Films: Norseman 2019

A new approach to training and coaching with former pro and Spok'd founder Rich Lang

The Unfound App — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:08:02 -0700

We caught up with Rich Lang, who basically ticks every box with regards to the guests we have on the show and the topics we like to cover. He's an Australian former pro, having raced internationally with the Australian Institute of Sport alongside Michal Matthews, Luke Durbridge and Rohan Dennis; before racing with Pro-Conti team Rapha in the UK. After making the decision to retire at 24 years old, he studied before setting up a business community in Haute Rouleurs and becoming a coach. It was during this time Rich had the idea to set up Spok'd making him a tech start up entrepreneur. Spok'd sits nicely as an option between out of the box training plans and engaging with a coach. This online training and coaching platform is his mission to make it simple, personal and smarter to train and get faster. Rich talks us through all of this and we also speak with friend of Unfound, Marc Burroughs, who will be undergoing an eight week trail of Spok'd. We will rendezvous in eight weeks to hear how Marc found the platform, the training and any improvements in performance. Rich will also be able to give Marc some feedback on his training. All in all, a fascinating chat, well worth a listen and we look forward to catching up with both Marc and Rich again in a few weeks.

Visit the Spok'd website for more info
Find Spok'd on Instagram
Find Spok'd on Facebook
Find Spok'd on Twitter
Drop Rich an email with any questions: hello@spokd.com
And Rich's friends at Qualified Nutrition

Tom Barras - Founder of SpatzWear, successful coach, former pro rider and team manager

The Unfound App — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:08:14 -0700

We caught up with charismatic former pro rider, team manager, top coach and founder of the innovative SpatzWear - Tom Barras. We talk through his racing career taking on some of the biggest races in the world while living in Belgium before returning to the UK to race domestically picking up 100 wins in the process. He set up a successful coaching career working with athletes such as Tom Pidcock, as well as launching Spatzwear. We discuss his unique approach to solving issues to produce their brilliant range of products. We talk about all this, racing in the Bahamas and loads more. Have a listen today.

Check out the SpatzWear website
Check out SpatzWear on Instagram
Tom's cycling coaching business Training Pro

We chat to Founder and CEO of TdH Sports Agency – Troy de Haas about all things cycling

The Unfound App — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:54:46 -0700

We caught up with industry insider Troy de Haas. Former Australian athlete Troy moved into cycling from travel when he took up the position of Head of Sport with BMC. Based in Switzerland, he was responsible for looking after their pro team, as well as their mountain bike, triathlon and other athletes and ambassadors. He oversaw tremendous success with BMC with their trade team and across many other channels before securing the relationship with the now NTT Pro Cycling team so BMC remained within the World Tour. He subsequently set up sports agency TdH which has worked across a number of sports, including F1. He is currently working with three world tour teams; NTT Pro Cycling, Israel Start Up Nation and Michelton Scott. He also works with ASO and a number of the sports legends, including George Hincapie and Cadel Evans. We discuss his journey, the structure of the sport, the future of the sport, travel and lots more.

Troy on Instagram
TdH on Instagram
Contact Troy for any commercial enquiries: troy@tdhsports.com
TdH Sports

For any commercial enquiries for Unfound, or if you are interested in supporting or sponsoring the podcast, get in touch: contact@unfound.cc

How he built Oslo Dawn Patrol, a thriving cycling community, plus cycling in Denmark and Norway with Hans Flensted-Jensen

The Unfound App — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:49:03 -0700

We caught up with Hans Flensted-Jensen, a Danish cyclist living in Oslo, Norway; about cycling in both countries, gravel, bike-packing, Dare Bikes, Uno X Pro race team, mid-summer riding through the night and building one of the most thriving cycling communities anywhere in the world, the Oslo Dawn Patrol. With its twice weekly rides they've had over 300 riders join, from glorious summer evenings to -16C in the winter - the Dawn Patrol always rolls.

Hans' personal website
Hans on Instagram
Oslo Dawn Patrol on Instagram
Oslo Dawn Patrol on Facebook
Oslo Dawn Patrol on Strava
Oslo Cycling Project on Facebook
Hans is an ambassador or Dare Bikes
Oslo Gravel Grinder
Service Course Oslo
Uno X Pro Cycling Team

Join our Global Cycling Community on the hub
Today's episode was supported by Alpcycles

Double British Road Race Champion, former World Tour team manager and voice of Eurosport - Brian Smith

The Unfound App — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:25:10 -0700

A delightful catch up with legendary Brian Smith. We talk through his career, racing one of the dirtiest Giro's in history, being Lance Armstrong's teammate at Motorola in 1994, twice winning the British Championship, being an Olympian, the challenges of doping and EPO. We also discuss his career as as a team manager at Cervelo Test Team, NetApp Endura, MTN-Qhubeka / Dimension Data working with riders like Thor Hushovd, Mark Cavendish, Steve Cummings and more. We also discuss his career as a commentator and broadcaster with Eurosport, becoming one of the most recognisable voices in cycling. Plus a whole load more, it was a fascinating discussion, we hope you enjoy it.

Brian Smith on Twitter
Brian Smith of Instagram

British Hill Climbing Champion, elite racer and YouTube sensation, Ed Laverack

The Unfound App — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:33:50 -0700

We caught up with former British U23 Champion and current British Hill Climbing Champion, Ed Laverack, to discuss his career to date, racing around the world, hill climbing, Tour of Britain, bikes, training, insane power numbers, the structure of professional cycling, the future of professional cycling, his brilliant YouTube channel, how he's managed the loss of events this year, upcoming events and loads more.

Ed on Instagram

Ed on Twitter

Ed's superb YouTube channel

Follow Ed on Strava

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Ed's Sponsors:

Haute Route, MAAP, Festka ambassador - Julien Verlay joins for a chat, from long distance events, to the next French winner of the Tour

The Unfound App — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:25:23 -0700

We caught up with Julien Verlay for a chat about Haute Route, Rapha, MAAP, Festka, Open Bikes, riding in Paris, the Pyrenees, this year's Haute Route Ventoux, long distance riding, Paris-Brest-Paris, the Cevennes region of France, 'The Rider' by Tim Krabbe, this year's Tour de France and when France will get a winner, the joys of exploring the world on the bike, including Greece, Italy, Sweden and Norway plus lots more.

Get yourself a stunning Le Col x Unfound kit today - register on the hub - joining the community is free!
This episode was supported by Alpcycles - get in touch for trips - La Marmotte and Haute Route Ventoux
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Julien on Instagram
Contact Julien: jverlay@gmail.com
Hitter Social Club on Instagram
MAAP
Festka
Haute Route
The Rider by Tim Krabbe
The event Julien talks about that finishes in the Cevennes is Born to Ride
And the event in Sweden was The Dasland Runt

Cycling's 'man of the moment' Huub Wattbike's Dan Bigham and YouTube's Peak Torque

The Unfound App — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700

A legendary former pro, multiple TdF stage winner and ex-British Champ described him to us as 'cycling's man of the moment' and we couldn't describe him any better. Dan Bigham is the founder of trade team Huub Watt Bike and the aero accessory company Watt Shop. He is one of the fastest pursuit and team pursuiters in the world. He was due to be going with his team to Bolivia to take on a number of work records at altitude. A disruptive thinker, utilising his engineering background to re-think the art of time trialling with changes that have spread throughout the cycling world. He also consults with some of the biggest teams - Danish Team Persuit, Canyon Sram, Jumbo Visma and works with the likes of Wout van Aert.

As if today's guest isn't enough, we were also joined by YouTube sensation, engineer and self-confessed aero geek Alex Thomas, whose YouTube channel - Peak Torque – is well worth checking out.

We discuss all of this plus loads more. Don't forget to download the Unfound App, join us on the hub, subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Some links for you and awesome sponsors of Dan and his team.

The Pursuit - must watch documentary on Huub Wattbike shot by James Poole
Dan's team - Huub Wattbike
Dan's aero accessory business - all you need to get faster - Watt Shop
Dan's road race team - Ribble Pro Cycling
Karen Green Foundation
Huub
Vita Coco
DURATAuk
Bowmer and Kirkland
Argon18

Cycling and more with the inspirational Emma Pooley

The Unfound App — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:30:55 -0700

How do you introduce Emma Pooley? She has ten Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals, including becoming the World ITT Champion in 2010. She has six World Cup victories and seven Stage Races wins to her name, not to mention multiple tri and duathlon victories. Not bad for someone who considers themselves a runner at heart! She also has a PhD in geotechnical engineering having graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2005 with a first class degree in Engineering; managing her studies alongside her racing. She's recently discovered the joys of off-road cycling and bike packing which she now combines with running, swimming, bouldering and riding on the road. She is working with the Swiss Cycling Federation running their Fast and Female programme. She's just broken the Women's World Everesting Record and is the creator of the amazing Pocket Porridge snacks. We discuss all of this, plus a whole load more, so sit back and enjoy.

Emma's website
Pocket Porridge on Instagram
Emma on Instagram
Emma on Facebook
Emma on Twitter
Emma on Strava
VeloVietnam
Swiss Cycling Federation Fast and Female

The man behind the lens; renowned cycling photographer – Alex Duffill

The Unfound App — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700

As cyclists, we all love to take a photo when out on a ride; the view, the selfie. However, capturing iconic race moments, documenting the sport, climbs, the adulation and the pain is an art and it feeds our love of the sport. Cycling photographer Alex Duffill has already worked with brands Rapha and Pas Normal Studios; publications such as Cyclist Magazine and Rouleur; and Neon Velo and Vitus Professional Cyclists teams – all by the age of just 23. He's worked with some of the world's best cycling photographers, travelled the globe shooting races and cycling destinations. We discuss all this plus how you can take better photos with your iPhone, the Giro Rosa and women's cycling, cyclocross, gravel, this year's racing when it starts, including the Tour and the Col de la Loze, plus lots more.

Alex's website
Alex on Instagram
Alex on twitter
The epic photos Alex mentions in the pod are on the hub
Cyclist Magazine
Rouleur
Rapha
Pas Normal Studios

Former pro MTB and CX racer, Editor of Cyclist Off Road – Stu Bowers

The Unfound App — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 03:53:44 -0700

Is there anything this man cannot do? Stu was an elite mountain biker, cycle cross racer competing as a pro and representing Team GB in both disciplines. He was also a a team mechanic for the British team before becoming the tech specialist for Cycling Weekly. Eight years ago, he joined the team that launched Cyclist Magazine as their Deputy Editor and last year he launched their new Cyclist Off Road publication where he is the Editor. He has travelled the world racing, creating amazing cycling content, riding some of the coolest bikes there are to ride. We discuss this, plus much more....enjoy.

Cyclist Magazine
Cyclist Off-Road Magazine
Cyclist Magazine subscription offers
Cyclist Magazine Podcast
Cycling Magazine on YouTube

Biomechanics and cycling performance gains with elite physio – Dave Emsley

The Unfound App — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:00:00 -0700

We caught up with elite physio and founder of Body Mechanics, Dave Emsley, about various approaches to physiotherapy, the Integrated Systems Model, biomechanics, posture, cycling, cycling injuries, bike fit, mistakes cyclists make, tests you can try at home, yoga, pilates, cranial, foam rolling, massage guns and loads more.

Contact Body Mechanics if you have any questions for Dave or want to book a face-to-face or video consultation
To find Integrated Systems Model practitioners Globally – you can find the directory here
To join the Global Cycling Community – register with Unfound
Today's episode was supported by Alpcycles

Steve Cummings - no introduction needed

The Unfound App — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:00:00 -0700

Steve Cummings lit up the pro peloton for over fifteen years with his clear strength, panache and mastery of the breakaway. He won many races around the world including the Tour of Britain, a stage at the Vuelta, two amazing victories in the Tour de France, winning the British road race and time trial National Championship in the same year, not to mention being a World Champion on the track. He raced for some of the world's biggest teams including Discovery, Team Sky, BMC and Qhubeka/Dimension Data. We discuss all this, ice creams, Liverpool FC, bone density, the structure of the sport, mental challenges and lots more.

Join our global community of cyclists here: Unfound
Find Steve on Instagram
And if you are interested in commercial or speaking opportunities, you can email Steve here: Cummingsstephen3@gmail.com

From Chile to Omloop, the amazing journey of rising star Catalina Anais Soto Campos

The Unfound App — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:30:00 -0700

Rising Chilean cycling star, Catalina Anais Soto Campos joins us to share her amazing and inspirational story of her journey from racing track in Santiago, Chile to racing in Europe for the UCI World Cycling Centre in Agile, Switzerland via Melbourne Australia. Her drive and determination is contagious, at just 19 she's seen and experienced so much and we look forward to following her journey and trajectory over the next few years.

Unfound - the Global Cycling Community
Calalina on Instagram
Brunswick Cycling Club, Melbourne
World Cycling Centre
World Cycling Centre on Instagram
This Episode was supported by Alpcycles

Pro rider Jacob Hennessy: the mad world of pro-cycling

The Unfound App — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In 2017 Jacob Hennessy burst onto the world cycling scene with a spectacular win at Ghent-Wevelgem (U23). His journey to winning that race is utterly remarkable and his rollercoaster journey as a pro since then just highlights what a mad world pro-cycling is for those of us on the outside. Facing crossroads in his career on a couple of occasions, Jacob still has ambitions and the belief that he can be successful on the biggest stage. For a man of just 23 years old, he has seen and experienced a lot more than most his age and we look forward to following his journey from here. Compelling listen this one, we enjoyed it a lot.

Follow Jacob on Instagram
Jacob's win in Motherwell last year 💪
Keira McVitty on Instagram
Keira McVitty of YouTube
Canyon dhb Soreen race team

Smashing the Women's World and UK Everesting record with Hannah Rhodes

The Unfound App — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0700

We caught up with climber extraordinaire Hannah Rhodes who, as an amateur, smashed the Women's World Everesting Record in the Lake District, UK. At the time, she also took the U.K. overall Everesting record. An amazing achievement, we caught up with Hannah to discuss, why, how, the preparation that went in to it, Everesting tips and tricks, her travel plans and much more.

Hannah took on her Everesting attempt to raise money for the Stoke-on-Trent Citizen's Advice Bureau - you can donate here.

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This pod was supported by AlpCycles
Hannah Rhodes on Strava
Ruari Grant on Instagram
Hells500

Cycling writer, journalist, story teller and Tom Simpson's nephew – Chris Sidwells

The Unfound App — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0700

We caught up with cycling writer and journalist Chris Sidwells for a great chat about his uncle, Tom Simpson, Sir Chris Hoy, Chris Boardman, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Eddy Merckx, pro racing, favourite races, how racing has evolved over the years, many tales from the peloton and much much more. Grab a coffee, sit back and let Chris take you on a journey.

Chris' personal site
Cycling Legends – where you can find all his superb books
Chris appears on the Velocast podcast
Find Chris on twitter

And for the true cycling lover who like memorabilia and frames, have a look at some of the amazing stuff on here, not fully loaded yet, more to come soon.

Quitting the corporate rat race, coffee and the community with 'Four Boroughs' founder Ed Lochee-Bayne

The Unfound App — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:30:00 -0700

Cafés have become the heartbeat of cycling communities around the world. We caught up with one of the three founders of Four Boroughs, Ed Lochee-Bayne, to discuss jumping off the corporate treadmill and pursuing the dream. The journey, challenges, working with local businesses, coffee, beer, kombucha, cycling and loads more. It's an inspiring story that might just be the spark of inspiration you need to make that life change.

Let us know your favourite cycling café wherever you are in the world. contact@unfound.cc

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Four Boroughs Cafe
Four Boroughs of Instagram
Diet Myth by Tim Spector
Stuffocation by James Wallman
Volcano Coffee Works
Assembly Coffee
Albion Cycling
Romance Cycling
Kibosh Racing
Alec Briggs' Tekkerz Cycling
The Drop Project
Bio-Bean
Dulwich Paragon - Crystal Palace Crits
Nicholas Epley - Why talking to strangers will make you happier

Le Col Founder and Former Pro Yanto Barker

The Unfound App — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:30:00 -0700

Founder and CEO of rapidly growing performance cycling apparel brand Le Col, Yanto Barker, joins us to discuss his professional cycling career – both of them, and his sabbatical in between. We talk about his journey from having an idea to growing Le Col into one of the most desired brands out there; delving into building a business, his focus and work ethic, the labour that goes into bib shorts, Le Col's focus on performance, wind tunnels, Bahrain McLaren, racing, training, Strava, trenching, and loads more. He's a superb athlete, an entrepreneur and his drive, passion and focus is contagious so it's well worth a listen.

Check out their kit and more: Le Col
Find Le Col on Wiggle
Yanto Barker on Twitter
Yanto Barker on Instagram
Yanto's trenching attempt!

The science behind training with TrainSharp's Alex Welburn and Connor Murphy

The Unfound App — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700

A fascinating insight into the science behind the sport. From lab testing athletes and why it's not only for elite cyclists, how training works and how it makes you go faster, adaptation, over training, under recovery, different engines for different disciplines, sleep, improving endurance performance, supplements, consistency of training, inspire talent programme, elite riders and the impact of ageing to cyclists and what we can all do to combat it. Why you shouldn't Google too much for magic bullet performance gains and loads more.

trainSharp
trainSharp rider assesments
Connor Murphy on Twitter
Alex Welburn on Twitter

A new ultra event, Everest, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, real frontier cycling and titanium frames with Serk founder Shannon Bufton

The Unfound App — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:30:00 -0700

We caught up with Shannon Bufton, founder of Serk Cycling, about the growth of cycling in China, exploring the Himalayas, Everest, the world's greatest descents, dressing as a panda at the Tour of Beijing, gravel in Kyrgyzstan, cycling culture in Beijing, titanium frames built for adventure, new places still be be discovered, a tour to North Korea plus loads more.

Everesting Everest with CyclingTips

Serk Everest Trip

Serk North Korea Trip

Serk Kyrgyzstan Gravel Trip

Roadtripping the Silk Road with Cyclingtips

Serk Titanium bikes

Former pro MTB and gravel racer Ryan Steers on the US scene, CBD, wine and more

The Unfound App — Wed, 27 May 2020 04:30:00 -0700

We caught up with ex pro mountain biker and gravel racer Ryan Steers to talk all things US races including Leadville 100, Dirty Kanza and loads of other cool races across the US. We also discuss working with Floyd Landis and Dave Zabriskie doing cool gravel trips in the Malibu Hills and Floyd's growing CBD business – Floyd's of Leadville. How CBD works, potential benefits to cyclists and more. We also discuss wine, evolution of gravel bikes, Matthew van der Poel, Colin Strickland and lots lots more, it's a cracker.

Floyd's of Leadville for information on products and using CBD.
If you have a group of friends, club or team that want to explore the Malibu Hills with Ryan and Dave Zabriskie, check out DZNuthouse.
Exploring Copper Canyon in Mexico for Peloton Magazine.
Check out Ryan's experience with Giant at Dirty Kanza.
Amazing riding around Ryan's home with Instgram.
Ryan's miraculous bike lube – SCC Tech.
One of many amazing epic races in the US, check out Tushar Crusher.

Alpcycles' Ade Hill on the Alps, bespoke trips, some of the world's toughest events and more

The Unfound App — Fri, 22 May 2020 06:30:00 -0700

Ade Hill, his wife Shelley and their amazing team support riders doing some of the most epic events in the Alps, Dolomites and Pyrenees as well as running some of the best regarded bespoke trips. We speak to Ade about all this and much more; from favourite climbs, new events, the Tour de France, raclettes, milkshakes and much much more.

Find out more and get in touch with Ade, Shelley and the team at: Alpcycles
Join us and Alpcycles on the hub, download the Unfound App or join us here.
British Army Cycling

Oli and Kat Cycle Huez

The amazing Col de la Loze

France Bike Rentals

Ride across Portugal
Alpcycles La Marmotte 2020
Alpcycles Haute Route Ventoux

Haute Route

Cyclist Magazine
Amazing photographer - Alex Duffill
That Peter Crouch Podcast

Coaching works. A chat with trainSharp coach and elite cyclist Chris McNamara

The Unfound App — Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:00 -0700

We caught up with trainSharp coach and experienced elite rider Chris McNamara about racing in the UK and Belgium in the 90's and how it's evolved over the years. The growth of British Cycling. Coaching, who it's for, how it works, how coaching has evolved. Identifying up and coming talent. The structure of cycling, this year's Tour de France plus loads more. Enjoy! 😊

More about trainSharp
More about Chris McNamara
Contact Chris: chris@trainsharp.co.uk
Chris' team Nuun Sigma Sports Race Team
Today's Plan is the platform Chris uses with his athletes
And we discuss the growth of Zwift
Chris' original inspiration to get in to cycling: American Flyers
British Cycling National Road Series
The Unfound global cycling platform

Exploring Vietnam with VeloVietnam's David Lloyd

The Unfound App — Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700

About VV

Northern Frontier
Western Frontier
Emma Pooley and VV
Laos - Vietnam Gravel Adventure
Vietnam Jungle Marathon
Topas Ecolodge
Everesting
Social VV FB
Instagram
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Exploring Japan with Rob McManmon, founder of Bike Tour Japan

The Unfound App — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0700

Rob McManmon, founder of Bike Tour Japan, gives you a superb understanding of what cycling is on offer in Japan. When to go, where to go, while also dispelling myths, and talking food, climbs, roads, bike paths, ryokans, temples and so much more. He is a big believer in the whole experience, from epic climbs to making sake.

Bike Tour Japan
Rob's local volcano – Mt Akagi
Hands Free Japan
Our Global community of cyclists
Bike Tour Japan: Group Tours
Bike Tour Japan: Guided Tours
Bike Tour Japan: Self-Guided Tours
Bike Tour Japan: Resources
Mount Norikura

Training the mind with MindUnlocked Founder Niraj Shah

The Unfound App — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0700

From surviving a stroke at 30 years old, to becoming a wellness and tech Entrepreneur. Mind:Unlocked founder Niraj talks us through what he learnt along the way and how it's relevant for cyclists and even more so during these crazy times.

Free, globally available mental well-being resources: https://mindunlocked.co/covid19mentalwellbeing/
Free guides to meditation and digital balance: https://mindunlocked.co/
Mind:Unlocked's new guide to getting meditating ASAP: https://mindunlocked.co/meditation/
More about Niraj including articles, podcasts, videos etc: https://niraj5hah.com/
Dr Herbert Benson's bio and talking through the 'Relaxation Response'
James Clear's book Atomic Habits
Insight timer meditation app

Cycling Shoes, inner soles, cleats and pedals with Doug Shaw from Edinburgh Bike Fitting

The Unfound App — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Doug Shaw, founder of Edinburgh Bike Fitting, joins us for a deep dive into the importance of correct footwear and the impact it can have to a cyclist's comfort and performance. Spoiler, it's huge. Checks you can do yourself at home; things to consider when buying shoes and fitting your cleats; the use of inner soles and choosing pedals.

Download the Unfound App for Apple or Android
Contact us at: Contact@unfound.cc
Contact Doug with any questions at: Contact@EdinburghBikeFitting.com
Edinburgh Bike Fitting
Online video audit with Edinburgh Bike Fitting
Superfeet Carbon
G8 Inner Soles
Lake Cycling Shoes

Turbo bike fitting and self-fitting checks with Doug Shaw, founder of Edinburgh Bike Fitting

The Unfound App — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:00:00 -0700

Expert bike fitter, Doug Shaw, founder of Edinburgh Bike Fitting, joins us to chat through his background, bike fitting, some things to consider and some tests you can do yourself to check you are in the optimal position while we are all on lockdown.

Contact Doug: contact@edinburghbikefitting.com
- www.Edinburghbikefitting.com

- Their online bike fitting and audit
- Scottish Highland Games
- International Bike Fitting Institute
- Gruber Images

- https://research.stmarys.ac.uk/id/eprint/3000/3/Jeffries-et-al-Analysis-of-Variability.pdf (increase in variability of power in outdoor cycling compared to indoor.)

- https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Fulltext/2014/08000/Physiological_and_Psychological_Responses_to.29.aspx power lower indoor for the same RPE (rate of perceived exertion)

- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00426312 abstract only but higher thermoregulatory stress indoors

- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/11924888_Reliability_of_Mean_Power_Recorded_During_Indoor_and_Outdoor_Self-Paced_40_km_Cycling_Time-Trials reliability of power recorded trial but shows up to 30W lower indoors for the same given task full paper available top right of page

The art of building wheels with master wheel builder Ben Sharp and engineer Alex Stopps

The Unfound App — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:00:00 -0700

Sharp Precision Wheels

Spengle Wheels

AlpCycles

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Fascinating chat with mechanical engineer and self-confessed aero-geek Alex Stopps

The Unfound App — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0700

Join us on the hub, download the Unfound App from the App Store or Google Play today. Alternatively, find us at: https://unfound.cc

Alex is on the hub and happy to answer any questions.

Should you have any questions for us or if you are interested in advertising or commercial partnerships, you can contact us on: contact@unfound.cc

We mentioned the superb film from the guys at HUUB Wattbike, you can see that here: https://huubdesign.com/blogs/huub-tv/releasing-the-pursuit-documentary

For more aero-geekery, check out Alex's Spoke article on Air Density: https://unfound.cc/spoke/air-density/

Inspirational Ultra-Endurance Cyclist Abdullah Zeinab

The Unfound App — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0700

You can find Abdullah's beautifully shot documentary about the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race at the bottom of this Spoke article: https://unfound.cc/spoke/meeting-abdullah-zeinab/

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You can find Abdullah on the Unfound platform or on Instagram where his handle is: @abdullahzeinab