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Episode 5: Angela Walker, Velo Elle, long distance rider and day to day cyclist

Angela "Ang" Walker blogs as Velo Elle saying "Hi I'm Ang and I spend a lot of time riding my bike!" and she certainly does!

Coming to cycling long distance as an adult she was soon sucked into the wonderful World of Audax and we chat about some of her most challenging rides such as PBP (Paris-Brest-Paris, 1200km) and the Trans Con (Transcontinental Race, across Europe) where she was part of the first female pair to finish.  Despite these amazing achievements, Ang is a wonderfully down to earth woman and an avid supporter of the bicycle as a great means of transport, fitness and fun.  She works for the Heeley Trust in Sheffield and with A Different Gear helping get more people on bikes across the city and beyond!

https://www.veloelle.com/about/

Episode 4: Tim Millikin Round the World Cyclist

In this episode, I speak to Tim Millikin who cycled from Reading UK to Reading Pennsylvania as part of an epic cycle tour.  Tim tells me about his adventures and the challenges he faced and also about the variation in banana sandwiches around the World!

Tim has just published a fantastic new book about his travels which is available from his website https://www.timmillikin.com/ along with lots more info about his adventures!

 

Episode 3: Marcus Mumford, Tandeming Around the World!

In this episode, I speak to someone who's done it already! Marcus and his wife Kirsty set out to cycle the World in tandem in 2014 and returned 851 days later with many exciting tales to tell.  We talk about the joys of tandems, the importance of cake and other exciting plans like LeJog as a Bog!

https://shesnotpedallingontheback.com/

https://boglejog.uk/

 

Episode 2: Richard Thoday, Penny Farthing LEJOG World Record Holder

In this episode, I chat with Richard Thoday, fellow Derbyshire cyclist, audaxer and most importantly World Record Holder for riding a  Penny Farthing from Land's End to John O'Groats in 4 days 11hrs and 52mins breaking the 113 year old record.  Richard gives us some fantastic tips and tells us about his planning and strategy to break a World Record as well as the joys and challenges of riding a Penny Farthing.   For more about his amazing ride:
www.pennyfarthingendtoend.org.uk

Episode 1: Marcia Roberts, LEJOGLE FKT and Mawona Velo!

Marcia is Mawona Velo: Middle Aged Woman on a Bike!  In this episode she talks about her route into long-distance cycling, her strategies for getting through longer rides and audaxes and her epic record-breaking attempt to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats and back again in just over 11.5 days!

She is a truly inspirational character and you can find more about her adventures here: https://mawonavelo.com