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Podcast Awards Tonight!

Dec 18th, 2010 | By | Category: Announcements

Thanks to all of you, The FredCast was nominated for a 2010 Podcast Award (our third nomination in five years). I am honored, humbled and excited about this and sincerely appreciate your nominations and voted. This evening at 8:00 PM EST, the Podcast Awards will be announced live via ustream. Please tune-in, cross your fingers […]



Show #171 – FredCast Holiday Gift Guide

Dec 16th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 171
December 15, 2010

This is the 2010 edition of the FredCast Holiday Gift Guide. This year’s edition of the Fred’s Holiday Gift Guide includes a wide variety of products and categories including books, DVDs for Entertainment, DVDs for training, indoor trainers, power meters, cycle computers, GPS units, helmet cams, apparel, jewelry, and a variety of miscellaneous and stocking stuffer items. Listen for ideas on what to ask Santa (or your friends and family) this year, or suggest that your friends and family listen so that they know what to buy for you. The show notes include links to every product mentioned.



Black Friday at JensonUSA

Nov 24th, 2010 | By | Category: Announcements, Products

It’s Thanksgiving here in the U.S. and that can only mean one thing: shopping! The day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday, not because of the recent release of the new Harry Potter movie, but because it is traditionally the first day of the year that retailers’ books are in the black. Many […]



Show #170 – Childish

Nov 7th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 170
November, 2010

In the news this week, Vail DA Decides Not to Prosecute Hit-and-Run Driver, James Oberstar Loses Reelection Bid, Long Beach vs. Critical Mass, Easton EC90 Product Recall, Cyclists Have Fewer and Less Severe Colds, Rapha’s iPhone App, Pro Cycling News, Local Cyclists Raise Funds for Road Repairs, a 4-year-old Can Be Sued for Bike Craas, and much more!



Show #169 – About Face

Oct 24th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 169
October 24, 2010

In the news this week, Interbike does an about face and returns to Las Vegas, New York gives nearly a million dollars to Critical Mass cyclists, Boris Bikes have more than 1 million journeys, Levi’s Gran Fondo draws 9,000, CicLAvia draws 100,000, The Hive recalls brakes, pro cycling news, interesting helmet news, stolen bikes found on CraigsList, beer saves a cyclist and much more!



Show #168 – Zoom Zoom

Oct 7th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 168
October 6, 2010

In this week’s episode of The FredCast, a wrap-up of Interbike 2010, a review of Bike Repair and Bike Doctor iPhone apps, and a review of the Fezzari Fore CR5 carbon road bike.

In the news this week, Alberto Contador tests positive for doping during the 2010 Tour de France, Jure Robic Dies, Jogger’s death in Texas sparks debate, UCI Road World Championship results, Maryland’s new bike buffer law, California’s new passing law, Louisville cyclists become a target, and much more!



Show #167 – Interbike is Here & Moving

Sep 19th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 167
September 18, 2010

This is the pre-Interbike episode of The FredCast and includes cycling news only, including: Interbike Moving to Anaheim in August in 2011, Kristin Armstrong Becomes a Mom and Considers Return to Cycling, Man Hits Cyclist Then Kills Self, Pro Cycling News, and some news about bike thieves.



Show #166 – MegaNews

Sep 11th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 166
September 10, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features a review of Gore Ride On Cables and an interview with Paul Smeulders of ErgVideo.

In the news this week: Laurent Fignon Dead at Age 50, L.A. Mayor Becomes a Cycling Advocate, Floyd Landis’ Bike Sold for $5 at Yard Sale, Interbike News, Pro Cycling News, The First Family Goes on a Bike Ride, A Cop Steals a Bike So He’s Not Late to Work, and more!



Show #165 – Press Camp Part V

Aug 26th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 165
August 25, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features the fifth in a series of interviews from Press Camp 2010, held recently in Deer Valley, Utah. Interviews include Clif and Alex Rims.

This week’s show also features in interview with Fezzari Bikes, and breaking news about an all-too-common hit-and-run accident that seriously injured a cyclist.



Show #164 – Press Camp Part IV

Aug 5th, 2010 | By | Category: Podcasts

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 164
August 4, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features the fourth in a series of interviews from Press Camp 2010, held recently in Deer Valley, Utah. Interviews include Scott USA and DeFeet.

In the news this week: A new stage race for Colorado (the Quiznos Pro Challenge), Levi Leipheimer announces he’ll race the 2010 Tour of Utah, new bike share program in Chicago and another in London, Sanchez wins San Sebatian, Contador leaves Astana for Saxo Bank, the Schlecks confirm their departure, Armstrong’s records subpoened, and Bicycling Magazine chooses their Top 9 Cycling Movies of All Time.