THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST From the National Bike Summit in Washington, DC. The lunchtime keynote speech by Mayor Jerry Abramson of the city of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The FredCast is sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitt
Mar 25, 2007•28 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of March 19, 2007 IN THIS WEEK'S NEWS: • Rapid Recap of Recent Racing News including the UCI's new drug testing program, Jan Ullrich's retirement, Alejandro Valverde wins Tour of Valencia, Filipo Pozato wins Het Volk, Alberto Contador wins Paris-Nice, the current ProTour standings, and Bono leads Tirreo-Adriatico • Operacion Puerto case is over . . . no it's not! • SRAM Voluntary Recall • Doctor Sues Little Girl over Bicycle Accident • Trips for Kids Sig...
Mar 20, 2007•56 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of March 6, 2007 Training With Power IN THIS WEEK'S NEWS • A compromise is reached in the UCI ProTour vs. Grand Tours controversy IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES • Interview with Rich Wharton (www.onlinebikecoach.com) on training with power, and using a power meter on your bicycle. • Winners in the FredCast Listener survey contest • Thanks for your donations! PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC 'The Fever' by The Young Immortals
Mar 08, 2007•42 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 25, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 7 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 7 Among the topics in today's show: * An interview with Lt. David Colby of the Georgia State Patrol * An interview with Tom Gunther of the California Highway Patrol * Stage 7 Results including comments from the post-race press conference * If you enjoyed our covera...
Feb 26, 2007•26 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 24, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 6 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 6 Among the topics in today's show: * Don't forget The FredCast listener survey * An interview with Deputy Artie Thompson of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department< * An interview with Mayor Marsha McLean of the City of Santa Clarita * An interview with Steve Mill...
Feb 25, 2007•35 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 23, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 5 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 5 Among the topics in today's show: * Don't forget The FredCast listener survey * An update on the UCI v. Grand Tour battle. Patrick Lefevre, Director Sportif of the Quick Step-Innergetic team, weighs-in with his thoughts on the entire mess * An interview with Dave...
Feb 24, 2007•35 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 22, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 4 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 3 Among the topics in today's show: * Wet, Rainy and Cold * An interview with Jeff Roake, Race Announcer * An interview with Saul Raisin's dad, Jim Raisin * Stage 4 Results * An interview with Lorinn Rhodes, The Voice of Radio Tour * An interview with Mark Olson, M...
Feb 23, 2007•38 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 21, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 3 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 3 Among the topics in today's show: * An interview with Bob Roll from Versus Television * An interview with Sean Farrell, USA Cycling's Technical Director * Stage 3 results. including comments from Chris Horner (Predictor-Lotto/USA), Levi Leipheimer (Discovery/USA)...
Feb 22, 2007•30 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 20, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! Part 2 of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Stage 2 Among the topics in today's show: * An update on and interview with Nick Gates (Predictor Lotto/Australia) * Interviewing a fan on an emotional mission * Stage 2 results. including comments from Michael Sayers (BMC/USA), J.J. Haedo (CSC/Argentina) and Levi Leiphe...
Feb 21, 2007•47 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST February 19, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! The first of our week-long series LIVE (almost) from the 2007 Amgen Tour of California. Prologue and Stage 1 Among the topics in today's show: * Some newspapers allege that Tour of California organizers chose to leave EPO out of 2006 drug tests. The not-so-subtle implication is that it has something to do with the fact that Amgen makes EPO. * Prologue Re...
Feb 20, 2007•47 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of February 12, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code on thefredcast.com for 20% Off Your Order! IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES: • Enter to win an iPod Shuffle by Completing The FredCast Listener Survey • Tune in For our Special Expanded Coverage of the Tour of California next week! • Interview with listener Shaun • Emily completes her first long distance ride PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: • Moments by Le Trefonds de Son Coeur
Feb 14, 2007•46 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of February 5, 2007 Sponsored by Cambria Bicycle Outfitter Use Promo Code: CBOFC17 for 20% Off your order! IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: • Results from the Tour of Qatar • French Sports Minister Recommends Postponing Landis Hearing • Paris-Nice is Next Battleground in UCI v. Grand Tours • European Cycling Season Begins • Unibet Team Barred from Races, Forced to Wear Generic Jerseys • Tyler Hamilton Returns to Pro Racing • 2007 Versus TV Schedule • Eight Year Do...
Feb 07, 2007•1 hr 3 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of January 29, 2007 IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: • Justice is done in the Zak Carr Case • Tom Boonen Leading the Tour of Qatar • Tour de France's Director Wants Swifter Action in Floyd Landis Case • Jan Ullrich Ready to Submit DNA to German Prosecutors • Free Bikes in Paris • Prostate Ad During Super Bowl Highlights Cyclists IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES: • Listener Feedback on Mandatory Helmet Laws • Upcoming Rides/Events in Scotland and the UK PODSAFE CYCLING MUSI...
Feb 01, 2007•43 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST January 29, 2007 SLOW internet at my hotel causes a delay in the show, but I need your help! Please send your audio comments about mandatory helmet laws to me in one of the following ways: 1. Via email to thefredcast@gmail.com 2. The FredCast Listener Hotline at 206-203-FRED 3. Use the Send Audio Comment Link on the web site at www.thefredcast.com Please send your nominations for Club of the Month to: clubofthemonth@thefredcast.com Look for your regularly scheduled F...
Jan 30, 2007•4 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST For the week of January 22, 2007 IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: • Elmiger Wins Tour Down Under • Truck Driver Will Not Be Charged in Death of 15-Year-Old Cyclist • Salt Lake City Mayor Wants Mandatory Helmet Law • Lance Armstrong Foundation Celebrates 10 Years • Doping News (duh!) • World Record Set in Indoor Pedaling • Hyperbike: The NeXt Generation of Bicycles? IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES: • Upcoming Rides/Events • Shout Outs PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: • Remember The Stars by Neme...
Jan 23, 2007•40 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For the Week of January 15, 2007 - Part Deux) IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Cannondale recalls 2007 Model Bikes, Much Ado About Nothing: Oscar Pereiro's Positive Drug Test, Floyd Landis Summoned to France, Saul Raisin at Training Camp with Credit Agricole, California Share the Road License Plate Petition, Velo News Seeking Editor-in-Chief. IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES: Interview with Paul Sanchez of 8wishes.com, Upcoming Rides/Events, Shout Outs. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: No Way O...
Jan 19, 2007•39 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For the Week of January 15, 2007) A special edition of The FredCast Cycling Podcast recorded live via TalkShoe. Our guest was Graeme Street of cyclo-core.com who talked to us about cycling nutrition and took questions from FredCast listeners live via telephone, via the chat room, and in recorded audio comments.
Jan 17, 2007•1 hr 20 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For the Week of January 7, 2007) In this show's news: Ned Overend wins a cyclocross title; The UCI's Pat McQuaid proclaims a culture clash; The UCI announces the 2007 ProTour team lineup; Jan Ullrich investigation on hold; Floyd Landis lashes out at Dick Pound; the Floyd Landis Fairness Fund; Specialized/Giant team up for MTB series in the UK; New York City cyclists in memorial ride for 14 dead comrades; ThrustPac cycling jet pack! In this show's features: Interview...
Jan 09, 2007•1 hr 2 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST . . . For The Week of January 1, 2007 . . . "Past Moments" of The FredCast featuring Part 2 of How to Prepare for Your First Century. . . . Podsafe Cycling Music: Rockosaurus Rex's "Auld Lang Syne"
Jan 02, 2007•54 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST . . . For The Week of December 25, 2006 . . . "Past Moments" of The FredCast featuring Part 1 of How to Prepare for Your First Century. . . . Podsafe Cycling Music: Allison Crowe's "Silent Night" . . . Merry Christmast to All and to All a Good Night. ;-)
Dec 25, 2006•25 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For the Week of December 18, 2006) In the News this Week: Up-and-coming Australian cyclist killed; American cyclist indicted for lying to grand jury; Floyd Landis considers quitting cycling; French lab upgrades computer security; Jan Ullrich says he can't retire the way he wanted; Discovery Channel Pro Cycling responds to recent reports; Grand Tour organizers ratchet up the pressure on the UCI; USA Cycling wants the ProTour to come to America; Sacramento area group ...
Dec 19, 2006•1 hr 3 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For The Week of December 11, 2006) Live via www.talkshoe.com . . . In this show's news: L.A. Times Three Part Series on Doping; ProTour Teams Shun Discovery Over Basso Signing; Tour of California Route Announced, MS150 Bay to Bay Bike Tour Wins Best of Competitor Magazine Award. In This Week's Features: Interviews with Graeme Street and Josh Horowitz. Podsafe Cycling Music: What Child is This by Jimmie Bratcher.
Dec 12, 2006•1 hr 18 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For The Week of December 4, 2006) In this show's news: Giro d'Italia Announces 2007 Route; Tour of California Signs Three Pro Teams; The UCI Complains to Spanish Judge; Britain Goes 100% ME!; Eurobike Says NEIN to Portland but JA to Sea Otter; Canadian Woman Cyclist Gets Two Year Suspension; Paul Crake WIll be Home For Christmas; Specialized Says Happy Holidays in a Special Way. Podsafe Cycling Music: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus by Twisted Sister.
Dec 06, 2006•26 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST (For The Week of November 27, 2006) In this show's news: Isaac Galvez Dies During Six Days of Ghent; Tyler Hamilton Joins Tinkoff Credit Systems Cycling Team; The Grand Tours Want the EU to Decide Dispute with the UCI; Does Cycling Lead to Less Sensitivity in Women?; Bike Shop in Santa Clarita, CA, Hosts Thanksgiving for the Homeless; City of Missoula Gives out Free Bike Lights. In this show's features: Review of the Sirius Stiletto 100 Satellite Radio from a Cycling...
Nov 28, 2006•1 hr 4 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #43 (For The Week of November 20, 2006) IN THIS WEEK'S NEWS: Red wine increases endurance; Australian professional cyclist Paul Crake out of intensive care; Dick Pound's Replacement Chosen; Greg LeMond wants criminal charges for dopers; Former Danish Pro Cyclist admits doping; and Cyclist caught in booby trap on trail. IN THIS WEEK'S FEATURES: Follow-up to last week's DVD review; Please help injured Arizona triathletes; Product review of the MotionLingo Adeo GPS; Lis...
Nov 22, 2006•52 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #42 (For The Week of November 13, 2006) IN THIS WEEK'S NEWS: Australian Cycling Star Needs Surgery; Saul Raisin update; NBDA Supports Interbike; French Lab Hacked!; CSC Announces Drug Testing Program; Basso Goes to Disco and Jens Voigt Doesn't Like It; Jan Ullrich Looking for a New Team; David Millar Describes EPO Pressure in Cofidis trial; Answer Products Sold to HB Performance Systems; Help Create Colorado "Share The Road" Plates; and USA Cycling Discontinues Partn...
Nov 15, 2006•58 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #41 (For The Week of October 30, 2006) In this show's news: Germany Challenges Interbike; Puerto Case Falls Apart; Team Directors Call for DNA Tests on ProTour Cyclists; 2007 Tour de France Route Announced; Time Recalls Pedals; UPDATE: Disabled Woman Gets New Bike; and Did Lance Armstrong Foul the Swimmin' Hole? In this show's features: Send in your 2007 holiday gift guide ideas; Follow-up to riding your bicycle at night; Interview with Gary Rossi of Ride Across Cali...
Oct 31, 2006•52 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #40 (For The Week of October 23, 2006) In this show's news: The 2007 Tour de France route will be announced this week; ProTour Team / Rider Shifts; Jan Ullrich will not seek a Swiss license; Tyler Hamilton to ride for new Russian team?; Ivan Basso leaves Team CSC, will he ride for Discovery Channel Pro Cycling?; Light and Motion recall confusion; a report from the 2006 Ironman World Championship by Jeremy Vaught of Triathlon Radio; Good News/Bad News for a disabled c...
Oct 17, 2006•47 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #39 (For The Week of October 16, 2006) In this show’s news: Results from the final ProTour events of the season; Final ProTour Standings; Floyd Landis posts his documents and joins discussions online; Ivan Basso free to race again; Jan Ullrich still on the hook; USA Cycling announces USA ProTour; Angelina Jolie's entourage not two-wheel safe; New GM bike rack option; and free helmets in Tucson. In this week's features: Tell 'em you heard it on The FredCast; The FredC...
Oct 17, 2006•1 hr 7 min
THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #38 (For The Week of October 2, 2006) In this show's news: Samuel Sanchez wins Zuri Metzgete ProTour Event; Current ProTour Standings; Floyd Landis has hip surgery; Cervelo recalls carbon fiber bicycles; 2007 US Open Cycling Championships Announced; Men 30-39 at risk in bicycle-motor vehicle accidents; New Florida law gives cyclists some space. 2006 Interbike Expo Day 2: Interviews with Orbea, Michelin, Garmin / MotionBased, United Bicycle Institute, SRAM and SportLe...
Oct 05, 2006•59 min