Pedaling Podcast

In a few months I'm starting the journey of New Zealand (Tour Aotearoa), not only covering the distance in 30-40 days, but sharing the story on my journey. But what exactly do I want to share? How will the journey shape the story? How do I creatively manage my ideas whilst producing and riding consecutive days? In this new series, I'm talking with creative thinkers from inside the cycling industry, starting with Erik Nohlin...

Back when I was in Wellington, I had no intention of talking with Dan at Bicycle Junction, mostly because I didn't know much about him and the shop. After a few days cycling around, seeing the shop, their social media and the odd things going on, I was curious. I stepped in and had a coffee, watched everything go by and was fascinated by what Dan was doing, from the style of bikes, the coffee shop, the layout of the space and the odd-looking bikes parked outside...

Passing through Wellington, New Zealand, I stopped by to meet-up and talk with the Kennett Brothers. You've probably heard of them if you'd done a little cycling research in this country, but I knew little about how everything has come about since the 1980's. Listen to how these three kiwis have pioneered cycling in their home country on a scale not often seen in a single lifetime...

New Zealand's artisan wheel builders invited me into their Wellington hub to talk about the dark arts of building great wheels, every time.

If you're like me and you don't know the difference between a basic wheel, a wheel bought online and why you would spend extra money for a company like Wheel Works to build your wheels, then have a listen to this.

I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain...

Absolute kiwi legend sits down with me in his mums back yard to share his journey from riding ponies as a kid, working in the gold mines of Australia to racing Enduro World Series, racing cyclocross and of course, Wheelie Wednesdays. I’m John, Pedaling from New Zealand back home to Britain. I’ll be Pedaling 20,000km over a year with a mission to discover cycling stories across the world. Follow my travels online and Instagram by searching “Pedaling Podcast”

Sharing where I am currently at with my big bike trip back home. Covering off all things such as the route I’ll be riding, how I am budgetting, the equipment I’m planning to use and the bike I’ll be riding home. If you’re interested in hearing about the trip than plug in, turn up and listen to me thoughts.

It's hard to pigeon hole Haimona as anything other than pretty original. In his thoughts, ideas, career and opportunities he's created, he's a little different to your average cyclist. Pretty much head-to-toe in tattoos, Haimona has taken his career from a pissed-off video editor to a one-man business that his is lead by his pursuit to show the world something different...

Ever wondered what it takes to build your own bike brand? Mike Pryde takes us through what it takes to sketch an idea on paper, get the moulds created, distribute the brand to new markets and keep building performance bikes for the future.

Logan is a young coach that is driven by his own experiences to help others succeed in coaching. It’s a unique perspective that has helped him discover what really motives himself to help others be the best they can, but not in a way that sacrifices his soul in a way some coaches have to. Find out how Logan has built something special today and how all his experiences have led to it. The community he has helped nourish and his aims and ambitions for tomorrow...

In this episode I get talking with Liam Friary, the owner of Pedal Press in New Zealand. Publishing two magazines, Cycling Journal and NZ Mountain Biker, Liams story is one of opportunity and determination. Explaining his story from obese to athlete, Liam shares what it takes to be creative and publish every month. A unique part of Liam’s story is how he became the owner of these two national magazines...