Pushing the Limits – Team Sky’s approach to training Sports Directors
When you’re growing up, everyone wants to be the hero –PM, astronaut, fighter pilot, racing driver – but nothing achieved in any of those roles ever happens without a vast latticework of support. Cycling is not immune; indeed, when Wiggo thrust cycling into the faces of an otherwise unknowing public last July, the nuances of [...]
Alex Dowsett Interview
I caught up with new Movistar signing Alex Dowsett and he kindly answered a few questions. Off-Season What is a typical off-season for Alex Dowsett? I’ll spend 3-5 weeks where the only bike I may look at is my mountain bike, it’s good to step away from it all to refresh the body and [...]
Marianne Vos talks to Cycling Shorts
Click play button to listen. Heather and Annie chat to all conquering World and Olympic Champion Marianne Vos at Revolution 38 where she faced off against Lizzie Armistead. Related links: Follow Marianne on Twitter Visit Marianne’s official website Cycling Shorts Revolution 38 Report Revolution Series website Enter our howies Revolution Series T-Shirt Competition [...]
From DHL Future Stars to World and Olympic Champions
During Revolution 38, I caught up with Emily Kay, last year’s winner of the DHL Future Stars competition, to find out how she is was finding it mixing it up with the Olympic and Senior World Champions on the track. DHL Future Stars Process Emily has been a part of the DHL process right [...]
A few minutes with… The Maxgearettes
With the recent announcements that Maxgear RT’s women’s squad (the Maxgearettes) have made recently, I thought it would be a good idea to catch up with the girls to find out what has been happening in their world. The riders for next season are Nicola Soden, Melissa Bury, Lauryn Therin, Frankie White, Eve Dixon and [...]
Ned Boulting – Talks Doping and Team Sky
Click play button to listen. Interview with Ned Boulting at Revolution Oct 27th at Manchester Velodrome. An very honest and open interview. Related links: Ned Boulting Signed Book Competition Ned Boulting “How I Won The Yellow Jumper” Cycling Shorts Book Review Willy Voets ‘Braking The Chain” Cycling Shorts Book Review Cycling Shorts Revolution 37 Report [...]
Ellie Coster & Emily Haycox
Click play button to listen. Related Links: Ellie Coster at Cycling Shorts Emily Haycox Cycling Shorts Revolution 37 Report Cycling Shorts Revolution Series website
Matt Holmes Interview
Click play button to listen. Short interview with Matt Holmes, team Raleigh, about his experience at the Revolution event at Manchester Velodrome of the 27th Oct. Matt also talks about how he got into racing and the support he recieved from his parents and Team Wallis. He also chats about the loss of his friend [...]
A Few Minutes with… Buxton CC
Featured Club A Few Minutes with… Richard Towse of Buxton CC I have been looking at the “Wiggo Effect” in the North West of England, as I wanted to see whether Bradley Wiggins’ success in the Olympics and Tour de France has had an effect on the general public. I decided that one of the [...]
Adam & Simon Yates Interview
Click play button to listen. Revolution 27th Oct Manchester Velodrome. Short interview with Simon and Adam about returning to the track and their training rides. Adam’s Blog page Simon’s Blog Page Cycling Shorts Revolution 37 Report Cycling Shorts Revolution Series website Follow Ned on Twitter @nedboulting
