Show 27 - Extreme Cycling: Warzones

Raya and Stephen take cycling podcasts to new heights (sideways
ones) with a delve into the world of Extreme Cycling: That is,
cycling where, how, and when people don't expect it.


So in an exclusive interview, we return to Podcast Studios
(alright, alright, Raya's London flat) where we catch up with war
photojournalist Finbarr O'Reilly. Finbarr has been in the
frontline of some of the world's most dangerous places, capturing
the images that would provide the real shock and awe of world
conflicts. And while there, he's been cycling. That's right. When
his Strava shows a strange kink, he's just gone round a landmine.
(And when it stops abruptly, he's just hit one.)


The art of the bicylce selfie and taking moody mid-ride pictures
on a smartphone is revealed (his are SPECTACULAR), and also
discussed is how the bicycle is used in world conflicts; as seen
by Finbarr, first hand. And on a serious note (we can do one of
those, honestly) his path to cycling and how it helped his
post-conflict depression is explored. It's a fascinating listen.


And if nothing else he has a beautiful Irish/Canadian accent. Put
the pod on for that alone. It's like pouring maple syrup onto
porridge.


Plus - of course - the Velominati gets all particular on frame
adornments (what?), our presenters immerse in some heftily
near-the-knuckle banter and Stephen smugly explains how he has
saved his riding tech, with superglue. This probably won't end
well.*


* it doesn't


 


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Music 'Zazie' c/o Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)


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