The FredCast #12 - IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: Boonen Repeats at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix Coming This Weekend, UCI and Grand Tours Reach Agreement?, Ullrich's Knee Problems Persist, Shimano Announces New XTR Group, Waiting Lists for Road Nationals, Armstrong Doping Doctor Gets Reinstated, World Anti-Doping Agency Threatens Its Own Inquiry into Lance, Pilots Ride Across US To Commemorate 9/11, OU to Reimburse Grad Student for Destroying His Bike. IN THIS SHOW'S FEATURES: Cold weather cycling tips...
Apr 04, 2006•41 min
After a brief (ahem!) hiatus, The FredCast is back and in a new time slot! Look for the FredCast to be produced on Monday nights from now on. In this show’s news: Race results from Paris-Nice, Tireno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo, Discussion of the ProTour calendar and the upcoming Tour of Flanders, Floyd decides to skip the Giro, Heras and Hamilton news, USA Cycling hires a Director of BMX, Road Nationals registration opens, Nashbar and Performance trainers get recalled, Lance Armstrong to drive...
Mar 28, 2006•53 min
This week's show features cycling news from all over the world, a review of Gleukos Performance Drink, and a quick mention of Weight Weenies. IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: Paris-Nice is underway and Floyd is in the lead, Wal Mart families want a new trial, Japanese team eyes the TdeF, USA Cycling approves new helmet standard, Armstrong-Simeoni defamation case is underway, Taipei bicycle show, 2006 National MTB Series gains UCI approval, Coasting Living magazine names top 10 bike rides, Brew Racing will t...
Mar 03, 2006•46 min
This week's show features cycling news from all over the world and a special report on the inaugural Tour of California. In this show's news: The Tour of California, Gilbert wins Omloop Het Volk, UCI Mole Leaks Lance Armstrong Doping info, BP MS150 Reopens Registrations, George W. Bush's Cycling Accident Report, Fidel Castro Gets a Merkcx, Drunk Australian Cyclists, and a cool comic strip. In the features section: On-the-spot reporting during the Tour of California fron Gregg of Side Effects Pro...
Mar 03, 2006•48 min
This week’s show is coming to you from The Land of Jan (Ullrich, that is) . . . Germany! I am here on a business trip and had time for a short podcast this week. Sorry, in advance, for the awful audio. I only had so much room in my luggage, so the microphone and mixer were left at home. In this show’s news: The Tour of California starts Sunday, the UCI says NO to the Grand Tour Trophy, Was a cyclist killed by her iPod?, OLN announces this year's schedule of cycling telecasts, It's National B...
Feb 20, 2006•31 min
In this show's news: Tyler Hamilton loses his doping ban appeal, Roberto Heras plans to appeal his doping ban, Wal Mart found not liable for kids' bike injuries, and a new 10-week adventure cycling event to travel from Paris to Dakar. In the features section: Promo for a cycling podcast by kids, part 2 of our series on How to Train for Your First Century, and a couple of shoutouts.
Feb 13, 2006•52 min
On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling including final results from the Tour of Qatar; The Wal Mart bicycle suit goes to the jury; The Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team; Lance and Sheryl Split; Bode Miller says he was mis-quoted by Rolling Stone; and much more! Part 2 of "How to Train for your First Century" is postponed for a few days, but you will find a listing of excellent calendar sites along with shoutouts and podsafe cycling music.
Feb 10, 2006•31 min
On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling including spoke failures, handlebar stem advisories, Eddy Merckz's Tour prediction, Discovery's 2006 team lineup, Bode Miller accusing Lance Armstrong, a rocket bike and more! This week is also part 1 of a two-part feature on training for and riding your first century. Finally, an update on the other Fredcast, The FredCast on the MacCast, shoutouts to those who sent great e-mails, voice mails and comments, and, as always, pod...
Jan 31, 2006•52 min
On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling, an interview with Emily Metzloff, a wrap-up of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach Century, voice mail from listener Torv, info from Shaun in South Africa about HUGE cycling events, a question about someone else who wants to have a podcast called Fredcast, shoutouts to those who sent great e-mails, voice mails and comments, and, as always, podsafe cycling music.
Jan 21, 2006•47 min
After a brief holiday hiatus, The FredCast returns with news from around the world including Tyler's last appeal. Also in this show a brief featurette on some new thoughts about the Garmin ForeRunner, cycling with an iPod (or other MP3 player), and an upcoming century. All that, plus new podsafe cycling music!
Jan 11, 2006•44 min
This is the new and improved, extended re-mix version of The FredCast episode 2. This one should make more sense now that it has been re-edited! In The FredCast Episode #2, I will bring you a variety of cycling news from around the world as well as the first annual FredCast Holiday Gift Guide. Also included in short tip entitled, "Don't Rush," as well as a great PodSafe cycling tune.
Dec 22, 2005•49 min
Welcome to the first episode of The FredCast. In today's show, I introduce the FredCast, describe a Fred, give you some background on me, read the latest cycling news, review a web site about indoor training, provide a product review of the Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS, and play podsafe cycling music. Enjoy the ride!
Dec 13, 2005•55 min
