THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 176
March 28, 2011
NOTE: In the intro, I erroneously say that this is Episode 175. Sorry about that!

In this week’s news, Virginia adopts an almost-Idaho-style stop law, San Antonio launches bike sharing, NYPD apologizes to cyclist for speeding tickets, bike friendly universities announces, Yellowstone opens to cyclists, Garmin sues Bryton for patent infringement and more! In professional cycling news, results from Milan-San Remo, Volta Ciclista a Catalunya and Gent Wevelgem. More thoughts on the Radio Ban, and the UCI appeals the Alberto Contador acquittal.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 175
March 18, 2011

In this week’s news, a driver in Brazil mows down Critical Mass cyclists, Shimano Di2 is coming to Ultegra, does cycling cause heart attacks, RaceFace goes into receivership and closes, NY bike licensing bill fails, and more. Plus, in pro cycling news, results from Tour of Qatar, Paris-Nice, and Tirreno-Adriatico, discussion of the radio ban, Alberto Contador update, Riccardo Ricco update, and more.

The guys over at Training Peaks sent me the following photo of what they call their “pain cave.” Looks like a really nice setup with three CompuTrainers, a treadmill, a flat screen monitor and a nice bike storage rack. Thanks, guys!  

On a recent episode of The FredCast I mentioned that I would like to see your indoor training setups. We’ve had our first taker. Here is a shot of Ethan’s indoor setup. Here is what he said about it: My training setup is in the garage. I’m south east so the coldest the garage gets […]

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 174
February 9, 2011

This week’s episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features an interview with Davide from Ciclismo Classico about The Maratona of the Dolomites, and a discussion of how to set-up your indoor trainer room.

In this week’s news, a study of traffic accidents in San Francisco indicates that cyclists are at fault in the majority of cases. Also, Top Gear Host Says Cyclists “Deserve It,” Mountain Bike Liability Bill Fails in Colorado Senate, Rahm Emanuel Talks About His Plans for Chicago Cycling, an update on the Alberto Contador case, Ricardo Ricco goes into Kidney failure after trying to use autologous blood doping, and more.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 173
January 27, 2010

This week’s episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features a discussion of Sports Illustrated’s ‘Case Against Lance Armstrong.’ Perhaps in contrast, the show also includes information that the Spanish Cycling Federation has recommended a one year suspension for Alberto Contador as a result of his positive Clenbuterol test during the 2010 Tour de France. This will inevitably lead to the awarding of the Tour victory to Andy Schleck, formerly of Saxo Bank now with Leopard-Trek Team. (click the title above to read more)

A few months ago I ran into a friend of mine while awaiting a flight at Denver International Airport (which, by the way, is DEN not DIA!). He works for Medalist Sports (the company that puts on The Amgen Tour of California, Tour de Georgia, Tour of Missouri, and the Quizno’s Pro Challenge) so it […]

As I mentioned on the last episode of The FredCast, Phil Keoghan (host of The Amazing Race) will be screening his film, The Ride, in theaters around the United States in February. The Ride is a 90 minute documentary of Phil’s ride across the United States in March of 2009. The ride took him 40 […]

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 172
January 16, 2010

Saddle up for 2011, because here comes the first FredCast Cycling Podcast of 2011! This week’s episode of The FredCast features information on upcoming screenings of Phil Keoghan’s The Ride movie, the opening of registration for Cycle Oregon 2011, and my preparations for the 2011 Maratona dles Dolimites. Lots of news this week including Eight Italian cyclists killed by an impaired driver, product recalls from Felt, Giant, FSA, Redline and Salsa, Oregon Considering Bike Trailer Ban for Under 6 Year Olds, Cycling and Health, and much more! In pro news, the 2011 season has begun and we have lots of news about races, teams and riders.

Someone once said that, “music is what feelings sound like.” Plato said, “Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul for the education of its virtue.” No matter what kind of music you like, you can’t deny its ability to stir feelings within us and to motivate us in one way or the […]