Sir Chris Hoy exclusive interview – how BMX, mountain biking and road riding led to Olympic greatness

Sir Chris Hoy exclusive interview – how BMX, mountain biking and road riding led to Olympic greatness

In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, senior technical editor Warren gets an exclusive sit-down with Sir Chris Hoy at Manchester Velodrome to talk about his astonishing career. They discuss everything from E.T.-inspired BMX racing, mountain bike, and road racing to how Sir Chris became a track legend. We hear who inspired him, what brought him to track racing, and how he stayed on top for so long. Sir Chris also tells Warren about his post-racing life, from launching a bike brand and his love of e-bikes to his passion for motorsport and rallying – leading to competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What is the hardest race in the world?

What is the hardest race in the world?

Road racing is as brutal as it comes – hard men and women pit pure strength against one and another in a bid to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. But with racing covering everything from 200m s...

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Bike Shorts 04 | classic forks, high-tech manufacturing, and new balls please

Bike Shorts 04 | classic forks, high-tech manufacturing, and new balls please

We’re back with our BikeRadar Shorts series while the office is nice and busy! We take a quick look at the new Marzocchi Z1 Bomber Coil, the re-rise of the alloy bike, along with 3D printing and steel...

20 Jan 202016min

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It might seem like the most glamorous job going in the bicycle industry, jetting here there and everywhere to ride Gucci bikes. But while that happens, there’s a lot of work going on that you just don...

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BikeRadar Meets | Emily Chappell, Ultra-Endurance Racer

BikeRadar Meets | Emily Chappell, Ultra-Endurance Racer

What can you learn from racing across continents? Ultra-endurance athlete Emily Chappell talks all things Transcontinental, from bike setup to fuelling foods, breaking through mental barriers and push...

6 Jan 202047min

BikeRadar Podcast New Year Special – 2020 Tech Predictions

BikeRadar Podcast New Year Special – 2020 Tech Predictions

Happy New Year BikeRadar listeners! We got the BikeRadar team together to look forward to what they’re excited about coming in 2020. Some of the team are looking forwards to tech we know is arriving, ...

1 Jan 202015min

Four things the bike industry doesn’t want you to know

Four things the bike industry doesn’t want you to know

Known for their ultra-inquisitive minds, dep-ed Jack and BikeRadar writer Simon have been investigating secrets within the bike industry that they really don’t want you to know. How scandalous are the...

30 Dec 201923min

BikeRadar Podcast Christmas Special – 2019 Tech Retrospective

BikeRadar Podcast Christmas Special – 2019 Tech Retrospective

In our Christmas Special, the BikeRadar team take a look back at the tech that’s impressed them in 2019, whether that’s on dirt or tarmac. There are a few obvious candidates, and one or two more contr...

25 Dec 201914min

Road Tech Talk | Lightweight versus aero – what’s more important?

Road Tech Talk | Lightweight versus aero – what’s more important?

Everyone strives to get their road bikes as light as possible, as that’s the best way to go faster, right? Well, it’s not so simple, as aerodynamics play a huge role in speed. Our Senior Road Technica...

23 Dec 201927min

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