276 episodes

Podcast devoted to the art, science, politics and transcendental pleasure of cycling, in London and beyond. Presented by Jack Thurston the show has been rolling since 2004, and continues to cover and uncover the intersections of cycling, culture, society and creativity. From Tour de France to roller-racing, from Brompton commuters to bicycle messengers, from Kraftwerk to hip hop, from urban design to countryside trips. Literature, history, travel, art, music, sport in a weekly half-hour show.

The Bike Show Podcast Jack Thurston

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    • 4.6 • 60 Ratings

Podcast devoted to the art, science, politics and transcendental pleasure of cycling, in London and beyond. Presented by Jack Thurston the show has been rolling since 2004, and continues to cover and uncover the intersections of cycling, culture, society and creativity. From Tour de France to roller-racing, from Brompton commuters to bicycle messengers, from Kraftwerk to hip hop, from urban design to countryside trips. Literature, history, travel, art, music, sport in a weekly half-hour show.

    No Cops, No Cars, No Concrete: Gary Fisher’s Life on Two Wheels

    No Cops, No Cars, No Concrete: Gary Fisher’s Life on Two Wheels

    Jack talks with founding father of the mountain bike Gary Fisher about his life in cycling, the subject of his new book “Being Gary Fisher”, published by Blue Train Publishing. After talking with Gary, Jack chats with Guy Andrews and … Continue reading →

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Are Modern Bikes Rubbish?

    Are Modern Bikes Rubbish?

    Bike technology is changing at a dizzying pace. There’s a bike for everything, from road racing and time trialling to gravel grinding and bikepacking to heavyweight touring and every shade of mountain biking. And that’s not to mention electric assist … Continue reading →

    • 54 min
    The Bike Show

    The Bike Show

    As we emerge from coronavirus lockdown, is there a better summer holiday, a better way to get a change of scene, than heading out on your bike to explore the country where you live? This episode of the podcast is … Continue reading →

    • 1 hr 47 min
    Rough Stuff in the North York Moors

    Rough Stuff in the North York Moors

    A ride report from the time before coronavirus. Jack heads into the wild uplands of the North York Moors on an audax event organised by Dean Clementson and hosted by Mike Metcalfe. “Don’t Keep to the Road” promises gravel tracks, … Continue reading →

    • 48 min
    From Usk to Wye with Dr Ian Walker

    From Usk to Wye with Dr Ian Walker

    Jack goes for a ride with Dr Ian Walker, an environmental psychologist from the University of Bath and long-distance bike racer. Ian found global fame about fifteen years ago with an experiment he did to measure how close he was … Continue reading →

    • 54 min
    A life in cycling with Isla Rowntree

    A life in cycling with Isla Rowntree

    As a bike racer Isla Rowntree took on almost every discipline in cycling, rode professionally for the Raleigh MTB team and won the British national championships in cyclocross on multiple occasions. But it is as a bike designer and entrepreneur that she's made the biggest impact, transforming the market for children’s bikes. The high quality kids bikes she designs have given a generation of children the best possible start to a life of cycling. Jack visits Islabikes HQ just outside Ludlow, Shropshire to find out about how Isla got into cycling, how she got where she is now, and where she's going in the future.



    Bonus material available at http://thebikeshow.net/isla-rowntree Continue reading →

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

ACH57 ,

Brilliant

My favorite cycling podcast by far. The only complaint is not enough episodes! In 10+ years of listening to podcasts this is the only one I’m starting over from the beginning.

DavidbutnotthatDavid ,

Wanderlust activated

Like having a coffee and a biscuit with a kind old friend. This show makes me miss my bike when I am not on it! Such a lovely wander through Great Britain on 2 wheels. Inspirational and well done.

FotoByWes ,

Always Thought Provoking!

There’s nothing I like more than slipping in my earbuds to listen to a new episode of The Bike Show. I’ve been listening for near on fifteen years. It’s always worth the wait! I wish I could record such sparkling audio on my bike! -Wesley Cheney, Tell Me About Your Bike Podcast

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