THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 178
May 1, 2011
Travels with Fred
In this week’s news, May is National Bike Month, Bike Sharing News, ZipCar Adding Bike Racks, Product Recalls, Illinois Will Start Tracking Dooring Incidents, Pro Cycling Results, Giro d’Italia preview, and more!
In this week’s features, an upcoming ride (Rockwell Relay), and a new FredCast feature called Travels with Fred.
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 177
April 11, 2011
In this week’s news, Bicycling’s Bill Strickland believes Lance Armstrong doped, UK looking at Dangerous Cycling laws, California proposes 3 Feet AND 15 MPH, Boris Johnson wants a London cycling event, and more! In professional cycling news, results from Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders and Tour of the Basque Country, Frank Schleck under investigation for CamelBak use, WADA will appeal Contador case, and more!
In this week’s features, an upcoming ride (the Denver Century), a new app for BIXI bike share, listener feedback, and an interview with Nancy Sathre-Vogel from Family on Bikes.
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 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)
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.
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.
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!
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!
