Just Riding About Cycling Podcast

Bob and Enzo have finally bought an old bike each, one from the 1980s and one with magic gear changes. Enzo quizzes Bob on his knowledge of bike brands and Bob races his tandem up a hill.

Bob and Enzo are back chatting about their love of cycling. Sounds like both could be about to buy new bikes, but it's not what you might think. They discuss things that might not be known about the miracle fabric that is Merino wool and Enzo tells Bob that he is about to go meet Napoleon Bonaparte!

Bob and Enzo return to talk all things bicycles. Enzo tells Bob how he swerved a recent cycle event. Bob wonders if a return to 26inch mountain bike wheels would be a good thing and the pals both have a set of clip on aero bars, which will turn them into TT champs. Probably.

In this latest episode of the Just Riding About podcast, Bob reveals all about a new bike purchase. Enzo is quizzed on his knowledge of bottle cages and the boys discuss the benefits, or not, of trying to look good on your bike.

The two pals talk cycling once more, though one of them is slightly bruised and battered after a tumble. Bob offers a couple of ideas for beating the cold and Enzo chips in with one sure fire way of keeping warm on your bike. Both are quite disillusioned with electronic groupsets and wonder what all the fuss is about.

Both Bob and Enzo have some impending cycle events but preparations aren't going quite to plan.  The pals also discuss the state of their tyres and the roads during this time of the year.

In this episode, Enzo laments the decline of rim brakes and Bob wonders if there is a need for specialist cycle cleaning tools, despite having a cupboard full!

The boys meet up one more time this year to discuss how they'd spend a £50 eBay voucher for Christmas.  They also reveal the contents of their cycling saddle bags with some quite surprising results.

The boys return and discuss what to wear on your bike for a changeable autumn day. Bob recounts his tandem hill climb event which almost ended in disaster and tells us about one piece of cycling equipment he just can't do without.

On the latest cycling pod, the two pals discuss the benefits of not going tubeless, as Enzo discovers, allegedly, a better way.  Bob is the proud owner of a new bike and has instantly become enamoured with it.   

Finally the Just Riding About boys return after a summer break.  They chat about meeting up and doing their mountain bike weekend bike pack.  Enzo also discusses his first ride on his gravel bike and Bob struggles to contain his enthusiasm as the Tour of Britain is set to come to his door step.

The lads are back with another episode of cycle chat. Enzo cycled a 100 mile sportive on closed roads and  also has a new dual purpose bike. Could it be a graveler? Bob has been hitting break neck speeds on his tandem which may or may not have helped him in his first time trial since his last one, when he was just 16 years old!

The boys return and discuss Enzo's first ever time trial event, which didn't quite go to plan.  Bob manages to find a rare chainset on eBay for his trusty Cannondale Quick and the pair discuss, amongst lots of other things, the potential comfiness of carbon on your bike.

The boys are back talking about their cycling woes. Enzo has found a way of seeing his cycle GPS units after years of squinting and Bob tries to buy a cyclocross bike from Ebay with little success.  But that's probably not a bad thing!

The boys are back after an enforced break to talk about the pros and cons of trying to set your tyres up tubeless.  Enzo still isn't convinced about buying a gravel bike though Bob really thinks he should. And Bob has also come to the conclusion that sometimes it's best to leave your bike as nature intended.

The two pals are back for a new season of cycle chat.  In the latest episode, Bob gives Enzo some advice on keeping his toes warm as well as a quick run down on some new kit he has.  Enzo reveals his latest bike lock gadget and an often forgotten cheap cycle tool that everyone should carry with them.

In the last pod of 2021 the boys discuss what they would want from Ebay Santa to unwrap from under the tree.  

Why buy new when there are lots of previously loved items out there ready for a new home.  And who doesn't like getting bike stuff for Christmas!!

This week Enzo quizzes Bob about some road riding do's and dont's.  Bob is intrigued by his new biodegradable chain lube and ponders what his next bike might be. The two pals also talk about the ups and downs of using your mountain bike on the road.

The boys are back and this week Enzo talks about his new smart indoor trainer.  Bob gives us his views on his new Garmin Varia radar system after biting the bullet and buying the gadget.  Bob also tells us about a couple of events he's taken part in, including a hill climb...on his tandem!

In the latest episode of the cycling podcast Bob and Enzo look at how they clean their bike chains, which definitely doesn't involve soaking it in petrol! Bob is keen to get himself a cycle radar system and Enzo explains what it was like to cycle around the Silverstone F1 track.  The two pals also talk about whether or not they would replace a tyre that had some cuts in it.

The boys undertake their first century or 100 mile bike ride and talk about the highs and lows of preparing and completing it.

Enzo also tells Bob about a new style of clipless pedal system from Bythlon, specifically designed for people who don't like to be attached to their pedals!

In this episode of the Just Riding About cycling podcast, the two pals discuss how mudguards can actually make you ride faster! Enzo reviews his new set of Speedplay pedals, which he absolutely loves and Bob gives us an insight into the musical tastes of one of cycling's greatest riders.

In the latest episode of the Just Riding About cycling podcast, Bob and Enzo look back at preparing for a sportive and how they really are events for any cyclist.  The pals also discuss the annoyance of not being acknowledged by fellow riders as well as much much more!

This week the boys talk about the importance of research before spending your cash on a new bike. Bob tells us how impressed he is with his new Garmin Forerunner smart watch and Enzo explains just how far you can cycle on a Christmas dinner.

Season 2 is here and Bob and Enzo return to talk about just riding their bikes.  Enzo is keen to transform his entry level mountain bike into something fresh and fun whilst Bob is taken aback by people from years back who would ride just about anywhere and on anything.  

The final cycling pod of the year sees Bob and Enzo joined by some special guests to talk about their year on a bike and plans for 2021.  

In the latest episode the lads have a jersey to give away kindly donated by Galibier. Enzo discovers some cheap cycle alternatives to expensive problems and Bob struggles with winter cycle motivation.  And their is an exciting announcement about an impending |Christmas special podcast.

Bob has bought some new drop bars for his mountain bike, as well as a set of brakes and levers and discusses his plans for turning his old Trek into a new cycling beast.  Enzo starts to get serious about his indoor training with a new heart rate monitor and tells Bob how to workout in heart zones.  Finally, Bob has a quiz for Enzo which is all about the price of some very sought-after cycle jerseys on eBay.  

In the latest episode of the Just Riding About cycling podcast, Bob and Enzo chat to Craig Willis, aka TwoWheeledRonin, about restoring old bikes.  Craig gives his insight into why he likes to restore old bicycles and the fact that the vintage bike scene is quite a thriving market.  Will the current carbon bikes be restoration projects in 40 years time? Listen and find out...

In the latest episode of the cycling podcast, the two pals talk about riding on the road since the end of the lockdown.  Enzo is once again having some trouble with wheels which Bob tries to diagnose.  They also discuss some new kit Bob has got from the brand Galibier and also take a look at a new concept bike by Canyon.

In the latest episode, the two pals discuss Bob's new purchase of an e-bike.  Enzo gives Bob some advice on injury management which has curtailed his cycling somewhat and the boys offer  recommendations on some great cycle-related Youtube channels.

In the latest episode of the Just Riding About cycling podcast, Enzo retraces the route of the Women's 2015 stage 4 Tour of Britain, or so he thinks.  Bob discusses some upgrades to his indestructible winter mountain bike with talk of changing to a 1x system and some alternate handlebars.  The now staple regular quiz is a bit different this week, as Bob tests Enzo's cycling social media knowledge.

Bob and Enzo chat with duathlon athlete Jack Roberts who also works in cycle retail. They talk about the impact coronavirus has had on bicycle sales as well as the interesting sport that is duathlon.

The boys also discuss a mountain bike trip to the Olympic Rings in London and Bob tests Enzo, once again, on his knowledge of emergency cycling food!

In the latest episode Bob has a quiz for Enzo, testing his knowledge of cycling snacks. The two pals also discuss oval chain rings and carbon wheels and how best to spend their hard-earned cash on all things cycle related.  Finally, Bob tells Enzo how close a Spice Girl came to beating pro cyclist Chris Froome.

The two pals are back with a new Just Riding About podcast packed with controversy.  Enzo doesn't rate gravel bikes and tells Bob just why he won't buy one.  Bob discovers a new sport he thinks should be in the Olympics and promises a bit of footage on the Just Riding About Instagram channel. 

In the latest episode the two pals discuss their broken derailleur woes and the fact that this weekend they should have both met up and cycled the South Downs Way. They also discuss the need for a sat nav and the miracle that is side load bottle cages.

The lads talk to Tim Mason DeSave, who knows everything there is to know about going on a bike packing adventure.  Tim, who is also joined this week by Ben, explain what sort of kit you need (and don't need) and some real gold nuggets of advice when it comes to doing a long distance tour on your bike.

Don't plan any bike packing holiday without listening to this first!

In the latest episode Enzo tells us about turning his standard turbo trainer into a smart trainer with a cheap sensor.  Bob has taken up yoga and can now touch his toes! Bob has also discovered he is now pretty good at a new sport he has invented using his bike and a patch of grass.

The boys are back and tell us about their weekend cycle events, Bob off-road and Enzo on the tarmac. Shed mouse is back with more adventures and Enzo tells Bob all about his new lock down cycling regime.

Ben joins Enzo and Bob in episode 5 of the Just Riding About podcast and tells us just how beneficial joining a cycling club can be.  The weather has once again curtailed the lads cycling endeavours but they have still managed to get a few miles in.  Enzo tells us about his impending Sportive whilst Bob is also in training for his 7 hills challenge.  And this week's recommendations corner is the stuff of dreams!

In episode 4 of the Just Riding About podcast, the chaps continue their preparations for the South Downs Way mountain bike ride.  Bob tells us about a revolutionary way of cleaning his bike, almost by magic, whilst Enzo finds he needs to spend money if he wants his trusty old mountain bike to get up to spec. Oh and Bob falls off on into mud on the way home from work.

In episode 3, Bob tries to convince Enzo into joining him on a 2-day mountain bike tour of the South Downs.  The chaps also discuss how good Merino wool is and Bob reckons the cast of soap opera Neighbours have started listening to the pod!

In episode two, Bob and Enzo talk about riding in wet weather and a first foray cycling around a major capital city.  Bob explains how the Isle of Wight could be in line for hosting the Tour of Britain and Enzo has finally witnessed the miracle that is CO2 gas.