Wheel Suckers Podcast

Maintain your bike and your bike will maintain you. Absorb essential bicycle maintenance advice thanks to your Captain Jenni, Director of the London Bike Kitchen. Today's topic: Pumping up tyres! Recorded at Wardour Studios www.wardourstudios.co.uk How much you should pump? How often? What does PSI mean? What’s a valve? ~ The Valve Gallery ~ Shrader https://images.app.goo.gl/RYSMQrY11uJDVZH56 Presta https://images.app.goo.gl/ikuoYbDfRWuLP9s79 Ye Olde Woods Valve https://images.app.goo.gl/TLzHzKgJ3S3F9wDdA ~ A moment with Richard ~ We welcome to return of our beloved bicycle guru Richard Ballentine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ballantine ~ Resources ~ Cycling Tips Podcast - Rethinking road bike tire sizes and pressures https://cyclingtips.com/2016/08/cyclingtips-podcast-episode-9-rethinking-road-bike-tire-sizes-and-pressures/ JoeBlow Pump https://www.topeak.com/global/de/products/floor-pumps/221-joeblow--sport-ii ~ Intro Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watc

This is a LIVE recording of the Diversity in Cycling panel held at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Monday 24th June. More riders from Black And Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds seem to be taking up cycling. Yet most cycling clubs, even in racially diverse London, are still very white. The same appears to be true of how cycling is portrayed at national level, including cycling media and brands. Starting off as a small project within one cycling club in London, DIVERSITY IN CYCLING has grown to include contributions from over 60 BAME cyclists, whose experiences of cycling and cycling clubs are very revealing. These experiences are detailed in a PDF report together with practical recommendations that cycling clubs, the media and brands can all play a part in embracing. DIVERSITY IN CYCLING is supported by British Cycling and this event is open to any cyclist interested in learning more about diversity and inclusion within the cycling community. The Q&A featured contributors to the report and also

This is a LIVE recording of our Pedal the Planet Panel held at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Thursday 27th June. The panel brought together the combined, shared but individual experiences of three teens that have circumnavigated the world by bicycle. ~ The Panel ~ Vedangi Kulkarni https://www.vedangikulkarni.com Instagram: @wheelsandwords Tom Davies https://tomdaviesrtw.com/ Instagram: @tomdaviesrtw Tom's book: Emu Racing and Record Chasing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emu-Racing-Record-Chasing-Teenagers/dp/1789016940 Charlie Condell Instagram: @rtwcharlie ~ Intro Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds ~ Work handles ~ Look mum no hands! www.lookmumnohands.com/ London Bike Kitchen www.lbk.org.uk/ ~ Our personal handles ~ Alex Davis twitter.com/Singyamatokun Jenni Gwiazdowski twitter.com/money_melon ~ Follow us ~ Twitter twitter.com/WheelSuckersPod Instagram www.instagram.com/wheelsuckerspod/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy an

Please note !! We discuss Sarah's experiences with depression at 19:46 and suicidal thoughts at 20:53. Sarah Strong works in mental health and founded Bikes and Brains, a site showcasing the stories of people’s experience with cycling and mental health. Recorded at Wardour Studios http://wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Guest ~ Sarah Strong Twitter https://twitter.com/opiumia Instagram https://www.instagram.com/opiumia5/ Bikes and Brains website https://bikesandbrains.com/ Contact Sarah https://bikesandbrains.com/contact/ ~ Topics ~ Let’s talk about cycling and mental health Panel https://soundcloud.com/wheelsuckerspodcast/lets-talk-about-cycling-and-mental-health An evening with Ayesha McGowan and Jools Walker https://soundcloud.com/wheelsuckerspodcast/live-panel-an-evening-with-ayesha-mcgowan-and-jools-walker Bikes and Brains ! https://bikesandbrains.com/ Do you want a Bikes and Brains event at your local bike shop or community space? Are you interested in being an ambassador for Bikes and Brains rides across the UK

OG blogger Jools Walker aka Velo City Girl launches her book this month, she joins us In the studio to discuss getting back into cycling after a 10 year break, depression, Tatty Devine and more... ~ Guest ~ Jools Walker aka Velo City Girl http://velocitygirl.co.uk PRE-ORDER JOOLS’ BOOK: https://www.waterstones.com/book/back-in-the-frame/jools-walker/9780751570786 Lady Velo twitter: https://twitter.com/LadyVelo Lady Velo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyvelo/ Vélo-City-Girl facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LadyVelo/ Recorded at Wardour Studios http://wardourstudios.co.uk/ ~ Topics ~ Blog-tastic Velo City Girl Pashley Princess https://www.evanscycles.com/pashley-princess-sovereign-hybrid-bike-00118765 Basic Bike Maintenance with LBK https://lbk.org.uk/collections/classes Ride round a velodrome! Jenni’s Shopping Basket *I'm working on a link friends Panel's we held at Look mum no hands! How to Market to Women in Cycling and Cycling and mental health NLTCBMBC http://nltcbmbc.com/ Road Block, Jools’ blog

This a LIVE RECORDING from the panel we held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 7th March. Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling. https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk Think you can't cycle? Think again! Since 2007, WfW have worked with thousands of disabled children and adults who face barriers to taking part in any physical activity. "We’re determined to show that anyone can enjoy cycling, given the right equipment, support and environment." ~ Guests~ Touretteshero comedienne, Jess Thom https://www.touretteshero.com Twice Brompton World Champion Rachel Elliott https://twitter.com/rach_e Professional sports commentator Anthony McCrossan https://twitter.com/antmccrossan Inclusive cycling campaigner and Wheels for Wellbeing Director, Isabelle Clement https://twitter.com/isabelleclement ~ Intro Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUamHEvVQy0Sounds ~ Work handles ~ Lo

This is a LIVE recording of the panel held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 26th March. On 15th February we discovered London's Mayor Sadiq Khan underspent London's cycling budget by £142m. Our panel of experts discussed London's cycling demands for the next Mayoral term. Where are we going? What's the future for London cycling? * What needs to be built? * How do we get more people on bikes? * How can roads be made safer? * What else can the next Mayor do? ~ The Panel ~ Simon Munk - London Cycling Campaign's Infrastructure Campaigner https://twitter.com/psimonk https://lcc.org.uk/ Caroline Russell - London Assembly Member, Councillor for Highbury East Ward, Islington http://www.caroline-russell.london/ Tiffany Lam - Cycling activist, author of Mind the Cycling Gender Gap https://twitter.com/tiffany_frances Sadly Laura Laker couldn’t join us so we were joined by: Nicole Badstuber - Urban infrastructure research @CSIC_IKC & @Cambridge_Uni https://twitter.com/NicoleBadstuber Alix Stredwick Sustai

This is a LIVE recording of the pro women’s racing panel: How far do you want to go? held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 26th February. So where do we go from here? What’s stopping us riding further? Who are the movers and shakers taking things forward? What would a women's Grand Tour actually look like? Cyclist Ella Green brought together a stellar line up: ~ The Panel ~ Emily Chappell - Le Loop Lead Cyclist and author Molly Weaver - Former professional cyclist turned pundit and commentator Fran Cutts - Amateur cyclist for Team LDN Dr Fiona Struthers - Le Loop Team Doctor Abbie Dentus - Rider for Brother UK / Team OnForm Thank you to Ella for organising the event, Dario for recording the audio and everyone that attended the event. Sorry for the delay in uploading! All funds raised on the night went to the William Wates Memorial Trust, supporting projects that help disadvantaged young people fulfil their potential and stay away from a life of crime. This night was organised in collaboration wit

Alliteration time! We discuss publishing, pockets and penny farthings with cycling sociologist Kat Jungnickel. ~ Guest ~ Kat Jungnickel http://katjungnickel.com/ https://twitter.com/katjungnickel Bikes and Bloomers http://bikesandbloomers.com/ http://katjungnickel.com/portfolio/bikes-bloomers-research/ Buy Kat’s Book! BIKES and BLOOMERS: Victorian Women Inventors & their Extraordinary Cycle Wear: http://katjungnickel.com/portfolio/bikes-bloomers-book/ ~ Topics ~ The launch at Look mum no hands! https://www.facebook.com/1ookmumnohands/videos/2438306872862216/ Rational Dress https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_dress_reform Hark! A Vigrant! http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=331 Patterns of patents http://katjungnickel.com/portfolio/garment-reconstruction/ "You can’t dismantle the patriarchy with one skirt” Senscommon rain jacket https://www.senscommon.com/ Make a pocket! V&A Baraba Burnam on pockets Make a bloomer! Kat’s Penny Farthings! Penny Racing in Tasmania Radial Spokes Support y

Popcast returns and The Maintenance Tip of the pod is back! We chat to our dads about cycling in their local areas and their bikes. Jenni wants you to look after you chain! Learn how to oil your chain properly, you’re welcome.Sponsored by Casquette https://www.casquette.co.ukRecorded at Wardour Studios http://wardourstudios.co.uk~ Topics ~ Maintenance Tip of the Pod: WIPE YOUR CHAINCasquette Article - How to clean your chain: https://www.casquette.co.uk/know-how/2017/6/15/jenni-gwiazdowski?rq=chain Pedros biodegradable lube https://pedros.comGreen Oil lube http://www.green-oil.netBTW Jenni wrote a book! https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-build-a-bike/jenni-gwiazdowski/9780711238985The Women of colour cycling meetup https://www.lookmumnohands.com/events/women-of-colour-cycling-meetup1Jools, Lady Velo / Velo City Girl http://velocitygirl.co.ukThe Gal-den Article http://gal-dem.com/where-are-all-the-women-of-colour-at-cycling-eventsANNOUNCEMENT - We will be performing live at the London Bike Show! Dates and

Are you currently doing veganuary and looking for tips? A vegetarian on the fence, or you someone who wants to find out more about a vegan lifestyle? This episode is for you. This is a live recording of the Plant Powered Panel held at Look mum no hands! on Tuesday 22nd January. PLEASE NOTE! At 3:40 the AMAZING wired mic audio recording kicks in! I accidentally started the recording with the built mic, I am so sorry friends! - Editor Alex You can WATCH the Facebook live video here: https://www.facebook.com/1ookmumnohands/videos/392314108204148 In the spirit of Veganuary, vegan cyclist & professional presenter Laura Winter curated a panel of like minded pro cyclists, long distance riders and sports nutritionists to discuss plant based power. ~ Panel ~ Host: Laura Winter https://lauracwinter.com Ultra cyclist: Laura Scott https://www.instagram.com/laura_scott Pro rider: Russ Downing https://twitter.com/RussDowning Nutritionist: Will Girling https://willgirling.com Plus special thanks to Jason Evans & Dun

Are you ready for a wild ride? Ishbel Holmes used to be a track cyclist, but she packed it all in to cycle the world. Lee Craigie told us she was in the UK and we couldn't let her leave until we'd interviewed her. Ishbel champions that ANYONE can ride a bike and explore the world. If that doesn’t move you, she also rescues injured animals by bike. She’s published a book about her life: Me, My bike and street dog named Lucy - and watch out, there will be a feature film (!) about her adventures real soon. ~ Guest ~ Ishbel Holmes https://worldbikegirl.com https://twitter.com/WorldBikeGirl Buy Ishbel’s books: https://worldbikegirl.com/books/ Please note Ishbel mentions suicide at 32:34 ~ Topics ~ Lee Craigie https://leecraigie.com/ Adventure Syndicate http://theadventuresyndicate.com/ Warm Showers https://www.warmshowers.org/ Are you selling GHDs?? Alex wants some! Learn to fix a puncture with Jenni! https://lbk.org.uk/collections/classes Exped Pillow https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-c3/sleep

We're chatting to serial entrepreneur Jacqui Ma of Good Ordering. Her cycle specific bags and glasses aim to rekindle your love of cycling. We predict future cycling trends, recognise and respect the importance of experiences, and learn how to cycle with a 5 year old! Since our interview Jacqui's launched her 3rd kickstarter. IT ENDS IN 4 DAYS GO GO GO: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacquima/goodordering-magnetic-glasses ~ Guest ~ Jacqui Ma from Good Ordering https://goodordering.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquima ~ Sponsors ~ Wardour Studios wardourstudios.co.uk Katsusha Sports www.katusha-sports.com ~ Editor ~ Ev Sekkides https://twitter.com/Waspyourmouth https://www.sekkidesphoto.com BIG shout out to Ev for helping us get this episode out! ~ Topics ~ Kickstarters! Jenni’s Kickstarter https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/lbk2-needs-u Jacqui’s Kickstarters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacquima/goodordering-bags https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jacquima/goodordering-20 Japanese Scho

Alex and Jenni are in the studio chatting about jerseys, wheel building, the women and cycling conference and showcasing a new section: Maintenance Tip of the Pod. ~ Our Beautiful Sexy Sponsors ~ Katyusha Sports https://katusha-sports.com/ Wardour Studios wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Guests! ~ Paschal Volney https://www.instagram.com/paschalvolney/ Nelsy Casallas https://www.instagram.com/nelsycasallas/ ~ Topics ~ The Dun Run https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich_Dynamo Jenni looking miserable (INCOMING) The Katusha Kit ! What colour do you think it is??? https://katusha-sports.com/collections/performance-women/products/allure-jersey-aop-warp-citadel Urban Hill Climb www.urbanhillclimb.com/ Pedalme! https://pedalme.co.uk Women and cycling conference WACC https://www.facebook.com/WACC5050/ Anna’s tweet https://twitter.com/anna_g/status/1043769723190693889 The line up is a cypher ?? (INCOMING) Wheels for wellbeing https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/ Bikes and Babies by Ruth https://twitter.com/bikesandbabies?lang

Look mum no hands! workshop mechanic Keith Hicks rode this year's The Transcontinental Race, a self-supported bicycle race across Europe. Hosted by ultra-endurance cyclist Laura Scott, Keith has curated a panel of cyclists to discuss their shared experiences of tackling this 4000km ride to the finish line. This is a live recording of the panel held at 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Wednesday 19th September. Read about The Transcontinental Race: https://www.transcontinental.cc/ PHOTO by Sam Khamtonwong: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000902961440 ~ Panel ~ Vi Kuczaj https://www.instagram.com/wiesiakuczaj/ Megan Pugh https://www.instagram.com/megkpugh/ Rory Bear Kempers https://www.instagram.com/cycling_bear/ Will Armitage https://www.instagram.com/willarmitage/ Keith Hicks https://www.instagram.com/hicksyfixbikes/ ~ Host ~ Laura Scott https://twitter.com/Laura_Scott ~ Support ~ To show your support we kindly ask if you are able, to make a donation to Anna Haslock's JustGiving page here: https://www.

Ned Boulting climbed into the hot seat and survived our LIVE Wheel Suckers Podcast experience in front of a cafe audience. This is a lightly edited interview recorded at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. on Thursday 5th September. Watch the Facebook live video here: https://www.facebook.com/1ookmumnohands/videos/1071857869651974/ Buy tickets to Tour de Ned now: https://www.nedboulting.com/live/ ~ Guest ~ Ned Boulting https://www.nedboulting.com https://twitter.com/nedboulting ~ Topics ~ Jenni’s apology: https://twitter.com/emilychappell/status/1037409459725905921 The race we’re watching at 14:40 is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXZlJGoK78A Jenni reads from Ned’s Book: “How I won the Yellow Jumper” https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-i-won-the-yellow-jumper/ned-boulting/9780224083362 Tour de Ned! https://www.nedboulting.com/live/ Ned quit the metro A moment with Richard Ballantine Yes we played Pass the Parcel! ~ Intro Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Angel's Thesis: Bike Horn Cover www.youtube.com/wa

Ayesha McGowan aka A Quick Brown Fox is our first returning guest! She’s on phase two of her mission to be the first African American Pro female racer, working on education and advocacy within the cycling industry to support more POC and especially WOC. In this episode we catch up on what Ayesha’s been up to, we play the Representation Game, and learn a killer recipe for coconut recovery ice cream. ~ Sponsors ~ Katusha Sports http://katusha-sports.com Wardour Studios http://wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Guest ~ Ayesha McGowan www.aquickbrownfox.com http://twitter.com/ayesuppose ~ Additional listening ~ Listen to our LIVE PANEL recording "An evening with Ayesha McGowan and Jools Walker" https://soundcloud.com/wheelsuckerspodcast/live-panel-an-evening-with-ayesha-mcgowan-and-jools-walker Last year’s interview with Ayesha https://soundcloud.com/wheelsuckerspodcast/a-quick-brown-fox ~ Additional reading ~ It’s awkward to talk about race. Let’s do it anyway http://www.nxtbook.com/mercury/bikeleague/BFA_Summer2018/i

Racers from this year’s Trans Am Bike Race shared their stories and answered your questions on ultra endurance cycling at Look mum no hands! LIVE on Tuesday 31st July. The Trans Am Bike Race is based on one guiding principle: Cycle the Trans America trail end-to-end, as fast as possible in a solo, self-supported fashion. https://transambikerace.com/ *Please note I fudged up the recording at one point and there is a moment of silence while they are talking!* - Editor Alex ~ Host ~ Ultra endurance cyclist Laura Scott https://twitter.com/Laura_Scott ~ Panel ~ Darren Franks A veteran of numerous ultradistance races, Darren has always strived to make a hash of things in bold and innovative ways, in a bid to have the most interesting experiences possible. The Trans Am was intended to be boring and fast. It started well but some habits die harder than others. Twitter: @darrenfranks IG: @darren_franks www.theadventurecapitalist.wordpress.com George Driscoll George Driscoll is one half of David Beats Goliath,

Ninon ran the Bicycle Workshop from 1980 - 2017, she’s an expert on hub gears and a legend in the mechanics realm. Soak up her maintenance advice and ghost stories with us. Forged in the studios of Wardour brought to you by Katusha Sports. ~ Guest ~ Ninon Asuni Goodbye Bicycle Workshop: https://www.bikebiz.com/business/goodbye-bicycle-workshop ~ Sponsors ~ Katusha Sports katusha-sports.com Wardour Studios wardourstudios.co.uk ~ Topics ~ Madison https://www.madison.co.uk/ Brixton Cycles www.brixtoncycles.co.uk/ Learn how to wheel build with LBK https://lbk.org.uk/collections/classes/products/wheel-building-part-1 Stayer Cycles https://www.stayercycles.com/ Hub gears https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hub_gear Ride Bike More! RIBMO https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/category/components/tyres/road/product/panaracer-ribmo-road-tyre-47768/ The Spoke Library info coming soon Learn about spokes with LBK! https://lbk.org.uk/collections/classes/products/1-hour-class-wheel-truing ~ Track ~ Evangelion - A Cruel Ange

Listen to a LIVE recording of Ayesha McGowan aka A Quick Brown Fox in conversation with Jools Walker AKA Velo City Girl. Ayesha is on mission to become the first ever African-American pro female road racer. Jools is a London cyclist, blogger, presenter, and soon-to-be published author. Recorded at Look mum no hands! 49 Old St. EC1V 9HX on Monday 23rd July. ~ Speakers ~ Ayesha McGowan http://www.aquickbrownfox.com/ Jools Walker http://velocitygirl.co.uk/ You can also WATCH the facebook live video of the night here: https://www.facebook.com/1ookmumnohands/videos/2609401702419398/ ~ Follow us ~ Twitter twitter.com/WheelSuckersPod Instagram www.instagram.com/wheelsuckerspod/ ~ Photo ~ By the Peloton Brief https://www.instagram.com/p/BllTantBjyF/?taken-by=pelotonbrief  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.