Beste Pedal On Podcast podcasts (2024)

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20. Simon Noble – the trail-grading guy 47:16

3+ y ago47:16

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In this episode Sarah speaks with Simon Noble, a keen cyclist and recreation consultant based in Dunedin. They mostly talk about trail grading – Simon’s specialist subject and a hot topic of conversation (amongst nerds like us, at least). Turns out there’s much more to trail grading than just whipping out the tape measure in order to ‘manage expect…

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19. Scott Emmens - biking for the love of it 38:57

3+ y ago38:57

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Scott Emmens is a guy who bikes for the simple love of it. He's a keen bike tourer and bikepacker, who also does a lot of trail running. In this episode we chat about how, when and why he bikes. We also talk about his days of organising a couple of bikepacking events, and his work for Ground Effect, the Kiwi bike clothing manufacturer. Scott's Inst…

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18. Tour Te Waipounamu - The Follow Up 1:33:40

3+ y ago1:33:40

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This episode of the Pedal On Podcast follows our two earlier episodes in which we looked at the then planned Tour Te Waiponamu, and talked to some of the prospective riders. In this episode we check in after the event, with Brian Alder the race organiser, and participant, and 4 other racers. We talk to overall winner Ollie Whalley, fastest woman Ge…

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17. Ihi Heke - Using cycling and traditional knowledge to improve population health 44:54

3+ y ago44:54

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This episode is a special one. Our guest is Dr Ihirangi Heke. Ihi is a keen cyclist as you’ll hear. He’s also a really smart guy, with several degrees to his name. His main area of interest is in using the outdoors, including cycling and other activities, and traditional maori knowledge, as a medium to improve health and wellbeing, particularly of …

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16. Tour Te Waipounamu Part 2 - Pre Race Catch Up 49:34

4y ago49:34

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In this episode we continue coverage of Tour Te Waipounamu, which we began in Episode 14. If you’ve listened to Ep 14 you’ll know that the TTW is a bikepacking race between the northern most and southern most points of New Zealand’s South Island. Most of it is thru the mountains and back country, and much is through private land, which is normally …

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15: Brett Cotter – curator of the Big Bike Film Night 48:34

4y ago48:34

48:34

It was the vandalism of Taupõ's big bike sculpture that gave Brett Cotter the idea for the fundraiser film festival, The Big Bike Film Night. It now tours nearly 50 towns and cities each year and is the must-see for lovers of biking, adventure, films – and the thrill of big screen cinema. Sarah chats to Brett about reels on wheels, and what motivat…

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14. Tour Te Waipounamu Part 1- a new Kiwi bikepacking event 1:16:36

4y ago1:16:36

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Episode 14. Tour Te Waipounamu - a new bikepacking event In this episode we’re looking into a new bikepacking event, the Tour te Waipounamu. The TTW is a 1300+ km race, scheduled to start on February 14 2021, at the northern most point of the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, and finish at the southern most point of the island up to 12 days lat…

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13. Simon Kennett talks about everything cycling 1:00:08

4y ago1:00:08

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Simon Kennett is the second of the Kennett triplets that we've chatted with. The Kennetts are the band of brothers who have contributed so much, and created a unique place for themselves in the Kiwi cycling scene. In this episode Simon talks about: Early memories of cycling, and developing a love for cycle touring Bike racing in the 90s,and being o…

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12. Philip Wyndham – mountain biker, hiker, trail runner & adventure-holiday company GM 46:10

4y ago46:10

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Philip Wyndham is a keen mountain biker, trail runner and hiker who’s been involved in the travel and adventure tourism industry for many years. Currently, he’s the general manager of Adventure South NZ – a company specialising in small-group, guided biking and hiking holidays, many on the New Zealand Cycle Trail’s Great Rides. In this episode, Lee…

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11. Stephanie Cairns – riding instructor, mechanics tutor, bike tourer & cycle fashion-lover. 46:54

4y ago46:54

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Stephanie Carins is woman of many and varied talents. A cycling instructor and community bike workshop mechanic, she also makes her own cycle clothing, teaches piano and is a member of the ‘South Seas psych-rock trio’, Birdfeeder. In this episode, Sarah talks with Stephanie about learning to ride as an adult, urban cycling, bike bloomers, and her s…

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Episode 10. Steve Halligan - High Performing Ultra Bikepack Racer 43:55

4y ago43:55

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Steve Halligan is an Irish Kiwi who is one of our highest achieving ultra bikepackers. He's finished 4th at the Tour Divide, twice, and won the 6400km Terra Australis Epic in 2018. Steve and his partner Mary Jo run a wellness retreat in Hanmer Springs. In this episode Steve tells us about his approach to competitive bikepacking, and has some intere…

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9. Sasha Smith - MTB racer turned bikepacker, and kids bike coach 31:35

4y ago31:35

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We’re very aware that so far we haven’t had any women on the pod, so it's time to put that right. This episode I’m chatting with Sasha Smith. A few years ago Sasha was a successful mountain bike racer, having placed in the top 10 in a world cup enduro, and recorded some impressive New Zealand and Oceania results. These days her riding is a little l…

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8. Mark Inglis – mountain man 34:45

4y ago34:45

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Mark Inglis is known to many as the mountaineer who lost his lower legs to frostbite on Aoraki/Mt Cook in 1982 and went on to summit Everest and win a silver medal at the 2000 Paralympics. Nowadays, he is a passionate cyclist and cycling advocate whose keeps himself busy as manager of the Hurunui Trails, covering the St James Cycle Trail, the Hurun…

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7. Geoff Gabites - Serial Kiwi Cycling Entrepreneur 47:37

4y ago47:37

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Geoff Gabites has been around the cycle tourism scene for long enough to be called a pioneer. He’s been around the NZ outdoor scene even longer. He is one of the founders of Alpsports and Macpac. Geoff went on to establish Adventure South, operating adventure bike tours in a number of overseas destinations as well as throughout NZ. A serial entrepr…

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6. Cam Mcleay - Adventurer, by bike and other means. 59:19

4+ y ago59:19

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Cam is a Kiwi adventurer with a stack of amazing stories, many of which include bikes. In this episode Cam talks about his earliest memories of biking, adventures and tragedy in Africa, and his approach to a healthy, mindful and meaningful life. These days Cam and Kate are running a wellness retreat in Hawkes Bay. See https://capesouth.co.nz/ Also …

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5. Mark Watson - Intrepid Kiwi bikepacker 47:49

4+ y ago47:49

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Intrepid Kiwi bikepacker Mark Watson, along with his partner Hana Black, has spent most of the past 4 years biking 45,000km from the north coast of Alaska to (almost) the southern tip of South America. In this episode Mark talks about that epic journey, and a bunch of their other adventures. He also tells us about their background and approach to b…

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4. Craig Starnes of Brooklyn Trail Builders 58:05

4+ y ago58:05

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Craig Starnes is a keen mountain biker, trail builder and conservationist who, along with other volunteers, has helped transform a relatively unknown part of Wellington's green belt into a community asset enjoyed by walkers, runners and bikers alike. In this conversation with Lee Craig shares inspiring stories as well as advice for anyone looking t…

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3. Mike Havill – Riding Tour Aotearoa, with Parkinsons 26:18

4+ y ago26:18

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Riding Tour Aotearoa with Parkinsons In this episode our guest is Mike Havill. This guy’s an inspiration. As you’ll hear he’s a very down to earth, understated man, whose story helps to put things in perspective for the rest of us. Mike lives with Parkinsons Disease, and rode the Tour Aotearoa earlier this year. So sit back and be inspired by his s…

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2. Marion Boatwright & The Old Ghost Road 51:14

4+ y ago51:14

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Marion ‘Weasel’ Boatwright is one of the dreamers behind the Old Ghost Road – one of New Zealand’s best backcountry rides, tracing the mountain ranges of the Buller region in the South Island’s West Coast. In this episode, Weasel chats with Sarah and performs the three songs he wrote about the track and its creation.…

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1. Jonathan Kennett – Kiwi cycling trailblazer 44:00

4+ y ago44:00

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Jonathan Kennett is a cycling book publisher, trail builder, conservationist, advocate and policy advisor, and founder of the world's most popular bikepacking event, the Tour Aotearoa. He also loves riding his bike. For more information see: www,kennett.co.nz www.touraotearoa.nzDoor Pedal On Podcast