THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #37 (For September 27, 2006) 2006 Interbike Expo Day 1: Interview with Anthony Giannascoli of Guru Bikes; Interview with Lonnie Tiegs from SlipStreamz; Interview with Josh Horowitz of Ultimate Sports Psychology; Interview with Anthony Pigliacampo of Venture Design Works; Interview with Bob Parlee of Parlee Cycles; and Interview with Mark Maliwauki of Motion Lingo. Podsafe Cycling Music: Happy by Jimmie Bratcher
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #35 (For September 26, 2006) Interbike Outdoor Demo Day 2: Interview with Josh Hon of Dahon; Interview with Jason Elhardt of Mavic; Road test of Orbea Orca; Road test of the Scott CR-1; Interview with Andrew Doble of Scott; Road Test of Blue RC6; Interview with Paul Gonsalves of Rolling Thunder Canada (Blue's Canadian distributor). Podsafe Cycling Music: Happy by Jimmie Bratcher
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #35 (For September 25, 2006) In this show's news: Results from the UCI Pro World Championships; Floyd is Formally Charged; Discovery Drops 11 Riders; and Doing the MS150 in Iraq. In the feature section: Interbike Outdoor Demo Day 1; interview with Doug Stuart of Mountain Cycle; review of the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SRAM; interview with EJ Inigo of Titus; and an interview with Trey Henderson of Triatir. Podsafe Cycling Music: Happy by Jimmie Bratcher
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #34 (For The Week of September 18, 2006) In this show's news: Final Results from the Vuelta a Espana; ProTour standings; The Worlds Are Coming; What Would a FredCast Be Without Doping News?; and The Bait-Bike Program is Working! In the feature section: Interbike FredCast Preview; Tragedy Strikes Charity Rides Last Weekend; Listener Mail; SunFlower Revolution III; Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Throw Me a Line by Kevin Reeves
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #33 (For The Week of September 11, 2006) In this show's news: The Vuelta a Espana; Doping News; Are Cyclists Destroying the Environment?; Branford Bikes Destroyed by Wild Fire; Wearing a Helmet Makes You Less Safe; and Ring my Bell in the UK. In the feature section: More on Over Hydration; Listener Comment on Doping; Upcoming Rides; Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Irony by Farewell June.
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #32 (For The Week of September 4, 2006) In this show's news: The Vuelta a Espana so far; The Tour of Britain; The USA Pro Cycling Championships; Status of Christophe Brandt; Tyler's Woes Continue; Cops Finish Charity Ride; Cancer Patient Finishes Ride Across USA; and more! In the feature section: A personal appeal for Multiple Sclerosis; Listener Mail; Upcoming Rides; Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Different by New London Fire
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #31 (For The Week of August 28, 2006) In this show's news: Results of the Eneco Tour of Benelux; The Vuelta a Espana; More Info to be Released in the Operacion Puerto affair; Basso Grilled by Italian Authorities, Belgian Cyclist in Comal; Police Cyclists Killed in Accident; Bicycle Ambulances; and more! In the feature section: The listeners sound off on Floyd Landis and Doping; Plus, we have a winner for the VDO cycle computer (brought to us by VDO Cycle Computers an...
This is the first episode of my newest podcast: The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast. The first episode of The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast included David Bernstein from The FredCast Cycling Podcast, Larry Barker from the crankk Podcast, and Carlton Reid from Bike Biz Magazine and Cycling News and Views Podcast. Among the topics we discussed: Floyd Landis and Doping; Petition About Drug Testing and Doping in Cycling; Tyler Hamilton Wins Mt. Washington Hill Climb; Sponsorship Problems; The Daniel Cadden Af...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #30 (For The Week of August 21, 2006) In this show's news: Results of the Eneco Tour of Benelux; Upcoming ProTour Events (including the Vuelta); More Names to be Released in the Operacion Puerto affair; Floyd Landis' father-in-law commits suicide; Petitions; Tours and Teams Lose Sponsors; Jan Ullrich under Investigation in Switzerland; Marion Jones Tests Positive for EPO; and Tyler Hamilton Wins Mt. Washington. In the feature section: Creating Elevation Profile Maps;...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #29 (For The Week of August 14, 2006) IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: San Sebastian Results; Lance Tells Floyd to Keep it Down; T-Mobile to Use New Drug Test; Saul Raisin Update; Race to Replace Results; Richard Virenque Hurt in Alpine Fall; Use the Road, Get a Fine; and more! IN THE FEATURES SECTION: The FredCast Store is Open; Cameron's Story; Getting a Bicycle Fitting at The Bicycle Ranch; Upcoming Rides; and Shout Outs. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: Sirens by The Void
For August 9, 2006 In this show's news: Jens Voigt wins Tour of Germany; Floyd Landis on The Tonight Show; and an MS150 Cyclist Gets Forced Off the Road. In the feature section: The FredCast in local newspaper article (CLICK HERE); VDO cycle computer to be awarded to random audio commenter (must submit comments about the Floyd Landis scandal by 11:59 pm PDT on Sunday, August 13); and don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting Award July 28 - August 11!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #28 (For The Week of August 7, 2006) In this show's news: Tour of Germany results so far; The next ProTour events; Floyd Landis Doping Scandal; Pereiro Says He is the Tour Champ; Swiss Doctor Says New Tests Needed; Former Racer Says Everyone Dopes; Cyclists Safer in Phoenix After Capture of Sniper Suspects; Fixie Cyclist Gets a Ticket; and more. In the feature section: Setting the record straight on Landis; Listerner Mailbag; How to Listen to the Archives; Upcoming R...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #27 (For the week of July 31, 2006) For The Week of July 31, 2006 In this show's news: Floyd Landis Tests Positive for Testosterone; Record-holding Runner Tests Positive Too; Astana Riders Cleared; Leipheimer Moves to Discovery for 2007 Season; Tour of Deutschland; Vattenfall Cyclassics; Frankie Andreu Fired; London Mayor Wants Bicycle License Plates; Girls Gone Wild Bus Hits Cyclist. In the feature section: The proper care and feeding of Road Rash; Flip4Mac for Inte...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #26b (For the week of July 24, 2006) In this show's news: Tour de France 2006 Wrap-up; New ProTour Rankings; Ullrich Fired by T-Mobile; Riders Moving to New Teams; Lance to Ride RAGBRAI; Nuns Chase Thief on Bikes and more! In the features section: Review of Polar s725x; Why Doping Ruins Sports; Cycling in Hawaii; Maps and Mapping Programs; and more! Podsafe Cycling Music: Last Night by Stingray. Don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting A...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #25b (For July 20, 2006) In this show's news: This is a short show, so we're just going to discuss the Tour de France up through Stage 17. Go Floyd! In the feature section: What's up with the Lion?; Bents on the FredCast; David gets interviewed by The Michigan Cycling Podcast; SRM Live Telemetry from Le Tour; and RAGBRAI is coming! Podsafe Cycling Music: Crowe Jam by Charlie Crowe
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #25a (For July 17, 2006) In this show's news: A very brief update on where we stand with this year's Tour de France. NOTE: Expect another episode of The FredCast in the next 24-48 hours.
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #24 (For the week of July 10, 2006) SPECIAL: Nominate The FredCast for a Podcasting Award! In this show's news: Le Tour through Stage 8; Grand Tours and the UCI Are At It Again!; Only 30% of Operacion Puerto Doctor's Patients were Cyclists; L.A. Times Article on Lance and Doping; Floyd Landis is Facing Hip Surgery; Felt Recalls MTBs; Police Protecting Cyclists; and The FredCast is Featured on The Podfinder Podcast! In the feature section: 'Bents on the FredCast on Sa...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #23 (For the week of July 3, 2006) In this show's news: The Tour de France is underway!; News from the Prologue through Stage 3; More News and Thoughts on Doping; Garmin delays Mac Support; a new hour record; and more. In the feature section: 'Bents on the FredCast; PocketPC program for tracking Le Tour; Tour de France viewing guide; Watching cycling.tv on an Intel-based Mac; Update on FredCast listener's AIDS LifeCycle ride; When to replace a helmet; Upcoming rides ...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #22 (June 30, 2006) - In this show's news: Ullrich, Basso and others not allowed to race the Tour de France; Results from the Tour of Switzerland; Tyler gets to keep the gold medal; Shimano and Specialized issue recalls; and much more. In the feature section: Quick review of my vacation; 'Bents on the FredCast; Charger for Edge 305; Discussion on frame materials; Palm program for tracking Le Tour; Upcoming rides and events; Shouts outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Las Veg...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #21 (For the week of June 12, 2006) - In this show's news: Results from the Dauphine Libere and Tour of Switzerland; Drug Scandal widens, PowerBar Donates to LiveStrong; Timbuk2 Supports Film Festival; Tragedy at the Sierra Century; and more. In the feature section: A new segment: 'Bents on the FredCast; Tour de Nez needs you; Listener response to my question about Astana; More on elevation map creation; Upcoming Rides; More on rear-mounted bike carriers; Shouts outs...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #20 (For the week of June 5, 2006) - In this show’s news: Armstrong cleared of doping charges, Dauphine Libere results, preview of Tour de Switzerland, Simoni faces the music over Giro/Basso comments, Liberty Serguros becomes Astana Wurth and more! In the feature section: Listener Helen on cycling as therapy, Review of Mountain Bike Maintenance and Repair DVD, Fantasy Tour de France, YouTube Bicycling Videos, and a couple of shout outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Ocean b...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #19 (For the week of May 29, 2006) - In this show's news: A new doping scandal rocks the cycling world, Ivan Basso wins the Giro d'Italia, Results from the Volta Catalunya, Ullrich & Riis make their TdeF predictions, Apple and Nike partner on performance hardware, and much more! In the feature section: How to create elevation maps without a GPS, Matt Troxler pushes silver, Cycle2Max site, activebody.org, four upcoming rides, and a bushel of shout-outs! Podsafe Cy...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #18.5 (For May 22, 2006) - A family emergency (all is well now), a new computer (yeeha!) and too much business travel (blech!) have finally caught up with me. Expect your regular FredCast in just a few days. Thanks for your patience and understanding!!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #18.1 (For the week of May 15, 2006) - In this show’s news: Results from stages 4-9 of the Giro d’Italia, Allesandro Petacchi’s Knee Surgery, Tour of Catalonia, Bike to Work Week, Wednesday is LiveStrong Day, Schwinn Bicycle Carriers Recalled, Mammoth Race Moved to Sonoma, Tour d’Afrique Finishes, and a Canadian Cyclist is Attacked by a Bear. In this show’s features: VDO Cycle Computer Review, Sprocket Gear T-Shirt, and the Bicycle Trip Planner. Podsafe Cycling Music...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #17 (For the week of May 8, 2006) - In this show's news: Results from the first three stages of the Giro d'Italia, Info on riders who have dropped out of the Giro, feuding Belgian politicians, Update on the condition of Saul Raisin, Moving the US MTB Nationals, Trek Recalls Anthem C helmets, the Ride of Silence, Stampeding Elephants, and much more! In this show's features: More on Caribbean cycling, and the AIDS/LifeCycle 2006. Podsafe Cycling Music: The Groove by Au...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #16 (For the week of May 1, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on the Tour de Romandie, ProTour Standings, Giro d'Italia Preview, Ullrich Will Ride the Giro, Saul Raisin Update, BVI Challenge Race, Volunteers Needed for Collegiate Road Nationals, New T-Mobile Jerseys, and much more! Following the news, a commentary on Fred-dom, Jeff's Review of the Garmin Edge 305, New and/or Notable on the Net, Four Upcoming Rides, and some Shout Outs. Plus podsafe cyc...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #14 (For the week of April 24, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on the Tour de Georgia, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, updated ProTour rankings, a preview of the Tour of Romandie, Update on Saul Raisin, Celebrating Earth Day on a Bike, OLN vs. Versus, and Discovery Embarks on the Race to Replace. Following the news, I have stories on how to avoid driving your car into the garage when your bikes are on the roof, iPod Routing Software, the Garmin Edge, and three...
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #14 (For the week of April 17, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on Saul Raisin is out of the coma, results from Amstel Gold, Fleche Wallona and Tour de Georgia, Info on Jan Ullrich and George Hincapie's injuries, Return of the Wal Mart case, Bicycle Day and more. Plus, more on cycling as therapy, the new thefredcast.com, citations for changing traffic lights?, and The Cape Epic ride. Plus podsafe cycling music from Matthew Ebel.
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #13.5 - I am on yet another business trip and the portable mic won't work! In the meantime, check out the web site for the new design and the new forums! A new episode is coming soon!!
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #13 (For the week of April 10, 2006) - In this week's episode of the fredcast, there are way too many crashes for my taste. Included in this week's news are stories on Saul Raisin's coma-inducing crash, George Hincapie's injury-induced two weeks off, results from the Circuit de la Sarthe and Paris-Roubaix. Plus, USA Cycling takes a pass on the Junior Pan Am Championships, SRAM takes a leap, Timbuktu goes the way of Apple Computer, and more. After the news, I'll bring...
