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.

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

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.

Axel Merckx's Hagens Berman Axeon Cycling Team's latest signing - Joe Laverick

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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