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.

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 […]

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 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.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 163
July 25, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features the third in a series of interviews from Press Camp 2010, held recently in Deer Valley, Utah. Interviews include Cateye and Dahon.

In the news this week a review of the 2010 Tour de France, Floyd Landis on Nightline, Armstrong Hires Criminal Defense Attorney, US Bicycle Hall of Fame Partners with Bike Dealer Camp, Redline Recall, L.A. Mayor in Bike Accident, and more.

The Tour de France engenders a great deal of emotion on the part of the fans, the commentators and, most importantly, the riders. Here is an accumulation of some of the best quotes from the 2010 Tour de France thus far: My stomach is full of anger and I want to take my revenge. — […]

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 162
July 11, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features the second in a series of interviews from Press Camp 2010, held last week in Deer Valley, Utah. Interviews include Clif Bar, Lazer Helmets, and BionX.

In the news this week Campus Cruisers Product Recall, Tour de France Stage Recaps, Tom Danielson wins Newton’s Revenge, Denver Post Story of Challenges for Cyclists in Colorado, New Bike Ban Proposed in Missouri and more.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST
Episode 161
July 1, 2010

This episode of The FredCast Cycling Podcast features the first in a series of interviews from Press Camp 2010, held last week in Deer Valley, Utah. Interviews include Lance Camisasca from Life Boat Events, plus Speedplay and Orbea.

In the news this week the LAPD participates in Critical Mass, dozens of cyclists protest Blackhawk CO at the state capitol, Felt recalls bicycles, Tour de France news, Minnesota bike share causes problems for debit card users, Florida Keys cracking down on cycling scofflaws, a bank robber masquerades as a bike messenger, and more.