Best Raya Hubbell Your Cycling Podcast Hosts Podcasts (2024)

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Show 88 - Farewell Parts, Resolutions, and 3 Kilos 1:02:43

3+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Woooah, so... where have they been? Well, due to the lag between recordings and publishing, you'll have to wait until show 91 (ninety one!) to find out, but in this episode Stephen and Raya autopsy the 2nd lockdown and how the cycling world has gone nuts. And bolts. And stems, cogs, pins, derailleurs... they've all gone. It's the great parts shorta…

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Show 87 - Infrared, Jealousy and Apologies 1:31:25

3+ y ago1:31:25

1:31:25

It's been a while, hasn't it? Which is why, like a grocery delivery driver who's beyond apologetic for missing the last week's package, we're turning up absolutely full to the brim of podcast goodness. So in one of our busiest and most jam-packed episodes, well, ever, we cover, in no particular order; Raya's new watch (yeah that Wahoo jobby, she go…

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Show 86 - Dog Pics, Fog Trips, Dutch lips and a Deathwish 54:23

3+ y ago54:23

54:23

Don't let the show length fool you. Stephen and Raya are covering all subjects cycling, purist and tenuously related to the world of two wheels. Socially distanced as per usual; some of the subjects covered include cycling in fog, breaking spokes mid-ride, how our podcast strategy is ruled by dog pictures, and Raya's deathwish. Got cycling Christma…

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Show 85 - Velockdown 1:15:05

3+ y ago1:15:05

1:15:05

The Cyclist Pod are coronabored. As we imagine you are too, so we're aiming to be the antidote. If not the vaccine. Stephen and Raya are socially distanced as ever - and attempt some public service broadcasting to help explain what you can actually do cycling-wise during a lockdown. It's light and shade an equal measures in this pod, as we get to h…

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Show 84 - Look, it's Me or the Bike 1:11:45

3+ y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Love is in the air! Or the bin. The Cyclist Pod is back and Stephen discovers his love of the bicycle has been cited in his divorce. Yes, genuinely. Cycle clothing when not cycling. We answered this 2 years ago. Nothing like an update. Have our views changed? Is it Acceptable or excessive? Speaking of which... the Velominati's back and things are g…

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Show 83 - No Half Wheeling Measures 1:03:26

3+ y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

The Cyclist Pod attempts to provide an important public service: Letting the travelling cyclists know where, in these pandemic times, you can actually go cycling. Note that this advice is probably rubbish now thanks to lockdown 2. Grrrreat Anyway. Come for the advice, stay for the abuse. Raya's facing off to a double whammy: she can't head to Ironm…

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Show 82 - Romesh Ranganathan vs Peloton 52:17

4y ago52:17

52:17

The Cyclist Pod talks to Romesh Ranganathan! In an episode that was initially going to just be about Peloton, we hand over the assessment to someone who actually uses it - a lot - and that's Romesh. Its cutting, surprisingly enthusiastic, and very very funny. We've still got time for some aimless silliness, a more serious (ish) look at why Peloton …

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Show 81 - Cycling Can Still Save the World 1:17:53

4y ago1:17:53

1:17:53

The Cyclist Pod is back; distanced but never distant! And we're speaking to Peter Walker; the author of the cycling book "Cycling can save the world". He also happens to be the Guardian's political correspondent. Cycling and politics? Does that mix? Listen and find out. But now, an apology. This short delay was down to some noteworthyly major tech …

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Show 80 - Tour de BS 1:18:26

4y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

The Cyclist Pod comes back after an extended break with a distanced but IN THE SAME ROOM podcast. Baby steps guys, baby steps. It's a general catchup though so hold tight and Raya and Stephen chew the fat generally. All is looking good and friendly until Raya announces Zwift's new Tour de France challenge... until she realises a key detail of it. T…

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Show 79 - Strava Segments 1:11:13

4y ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! It's sunny - so Stephen and Raya are out. Cycling. OBVS. Though they still have time to chew the fat of cycling related lockdown observations... including how the warehouses of Europe are running out of cycling kit and what this has done to the 2nd hand market. Never repaired an in…

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Show 78 - Pains 1:17:53

4y ago1:17:53

1:17:53

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! Stephen and Raya are socially distanced - of course - and are tackling on-and-off bike pains. Don't worry, it's not as whingy as this sounds. There's also an offer from our new super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine yeah!) which is in the end credits, in case you wanted to fast for…

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Show 77 - Utter Helmet 1:20:45

4y ago1:20:45

1:20:45

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! Stephen and Raya tackle another post-Covid cycle fest - and it's the big helmet debate. As in, the big debate about helmets, not a debate about big helmets. Obvs. There's also an offer from our new super-glossy sponsor (Cyclist Magazine yeah!) which is in the end credits, in case y…

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Show 76 - Initiation, Isolation and Shed Bike Reincarnation 1:12:29

4y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

The Cyclist Pod - now with Cyclist Magazine special offer included! A socially distanced (60 miles) Stephen and an exhausted (cycled for 5 hours) Raya are back together (not together) for another post-Covid cycle fest. In this remarkably lean-on-swearing episode (certificate 15!! How is this possible?!) getting your bike fix when you're a regular c…

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Show 75 - Cycling; the Perfect Holiday (and intro to cycling) 58:31

4y ago58:31

58:31

* Recorded pre-Pandemic * Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, possibly for the last time in a long time! Thankfully they are both in good form, and the banterbus is making regular visits to eachother's weak spots. Raya DNFing Ride London? Check. Stephen panting like a hot elderly dog trying to jump onto a kitchen worktop? Check. But the…

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Show 74 - A Question of Sportive 1:00:20

4y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

* Recorded pre-Pandemic * Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, possibly for the last time in a long time! In a very liberal and slightly near the knuckle podcast, our duo burn some bridges as quick as they build them. Cross training (as badly executed by Stephen) is examined, as is the sports that benefit from cycling, and vice versa. Yo…

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Show 73 - Spinners with Altitude 1:07:37

4+ y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Stephen and Raya are both in podcasting towers, in this show recorded pre-pandemic and before social distancing. In this feature packed show, our intrepid duo have their naughty hats on - very much certificate 18. We go into detail in Raya's new cycling related media jobs; and they're on screen too, so with the pod she's just pleased to be broadcas…

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Show CV2 - Cycling 1 Coronavirus 0 1:09:57

4+ y ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Stephen and Raya are still not sat across eachother and it's not because they've fallen out, it's because the 'rona is still locking Raya away and making the journey socially irresponsible. In this special Coronavirus episode - part 2 of a series of 2, Raya and Stephen start to see how cyclists, athletes, and the general public are adapting to this…

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Show CV1 - Coronavirus 1 Cycling 0 59:33

4+ y ago59:33

59:33

Stephen and Raya are not sat across eachother (for reasons that can be guessed, but you're not quite right) and are recording their first ever podcast remotely. In this special Coronavirus episode - part 1 of a series of 2, Raya and Stephen discuss how the virus has affected cycling, and how it will change the local, national and international cycl…

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Show 72 - Apparel Apparently 1:25:14

4+ y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

Stephen and Raya are back in podcasting towers (for most of the pod) with a special feature length show. Recorded before the global pandemic shut down large elements of, well, the globe, Stephen and Raya talk flippantly about Coronavirus and how it might effect people like Raya who is immunocompromised (erk). Raya's ADHD, potty mouth, dyslexia also…

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Show 71 - Bike Fit but my gosh don't you know it 1:05:23

4+ y ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Stephen and Raya are back recording at the podcast's country retreat (Raya's house) with a suspiciously tailor-made podcast. In that we are discussing that arguably essential, arguably immaterial step in the pursuit of cycling perfection; the bike fit. There are various systems out there that aim to get you perfectly sized up and sorted for your bi…

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Show 70 - New (Fuerte)ventures 1:07:45

4+ y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Stephen and Raya would like to welcome you to a new dawn of the podcast - or as we now call it, the dhb Cyclist Pod podcast! So please welcome to the arms of the pod our new title sponsor, dhb. Hooray! The guys and gals of this brilliant clothing manufacturer are making sure the pod is funded until the end of 2020. Of course, Stephen and Raya are m…

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Show 69 - More Sex Sex Sex 1:13:49

4+ y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

Stephen and Raya are still in a cycling company's broom cupboard, channelling their inner teens and talking sex. Again. That's right, this is the sequel to show 25 they though they couldn't make... but they did. Cycling and sex. The venn diagram overlap is looking bigger, and let's not even concentrate on the shape of it. And this time, we bring in…

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Show 68 - Rule 5: Harden The F*ck Up 50:36

4+ y ago50:36

50:36

Stephen and Raya record the podcast live from the broom cupboard of a top UK cycling company. Not a joke. The acoustics are excellent and we may be back. Various loosely cycling related and looser cycling unrelated topics hone into the pod's crosshairs on show 68: Storms have been ravaging the UK and we discuss what's possible - if anything - bike …

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Show 67 - Strength and Conditioning 1:08:42

4+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Stephen and Raya are out and about (once again!) but this time in Surrey - where a fully stocked gym hones into view. But instead of just getting a coffee and cake and watching yummy mummies doing Pilates at the speed of a glacier, they are put through their paces with Alice Tourell North, an olympian and top level triathlete. On top of that, there…

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Show 66 - New Gear's Revolutions 59:00

4+ y ago59:00

59:00

It's 2020 and with that in mind, Stephen and Raya are talking the goals and resolutions that will make you a better cyclist. Well, someone, anyway. Not specifically you. Thankfully, they're actually talking sense, as joining them in the studio is coach Will Usher to highlight those areas and approaches that will - shock horror - actually make a dif…

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Show 65 - Gone with the Wind 1:06:04

4+ y ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Wind! It's happening. So how do you deal with it? Stephen and Raya get to grips with that pressing subject. Except before they do, they discuss South America, how to cheat at Ironman, race/group riding etiquette (kinda), and where the hell they've been all summer. And then it's onto the big old cycling banana which is blustery conditions. Can we do…

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Show 64 - One Foot in the Pro World 1:39:38

4+ y ago1:39:38

1:39:38

Rumours of the podcast's demise are unfounded. Stephen and Raya are back with their most ambitious episode yet. And their ambition is far from amateur... as the self professed non-pro podcast can't help but dip their toe into the world of sponsors and impossible speeds, diets, and outfits; our duo are behind the scenes at the Tour of Britain learni…

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Show 63 - Road Trip 53:56

5y ago53:56

53:56

Stephen and Raya haven't had the time to do a podcast recently. So they've done one, en route to doing a podcast. In the car. Yes, the boundaries of podcastery are once again pushed back and smashed to oblivion as a road trip provides the backdrop to another bike-fuelled (though literally petrol-fuelled) natter. On topic today; bib shorts. What do …

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Show 62 - Capital Endeavours 1:11:44

5y ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Stephen and Raya have a mass catch-up in another packed ep. There's a lot going on as ever! Our chatty duo are all not about the pro world - but they're happy to discuss what that takes. And it turns out that Raya is pro in everything except the bit that makes you... well, a pro. From an athlete perspective, we delve into the differences between sp…

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Show 61 - Irrigation and Irritation 1:42:43

5y ago1:42:43

1:42:43

Stephen and Raya present another mammoth cycling podcast for you to tuck into. In this bumper length pod, Stephen and Raya delive into - and have explained to them - the science behind nailing your hydration. It's as eye opening as it is obvious. There's a life 'sweat test' from a bicycle show, and two separate interviews with the experts behind th…

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Show 60 - The Review Show 1:27:04

5y ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Stephen and Raya present another cycling podcast for your delectation. A Zwift 'home spinning' competitor is discussed, and also Raya admits to being a bit of a recent Tour addict. But when it comes to addictions, Stephen's admission is deeper, wider ranging and more worrying. Stephen is... a cycling shopaholic. Because this is the review show; eve…

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Show 59 - Yoga and Ailments 1:27:18

5y ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Stephen and Raya are back in podcasting towers, bemoaning a lack of aircon but looking forward to a summer of cycling delights. And as part of their on-off series of improving your cycling (is this a thing? It is now), ailments are interrogated, along with the solutions. It's a must listen for beginner cyclists through to the regulars. But that's n…

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Show 58 - Swimming is Sh!tter 1:02:57

5y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Stephen and Raya record their final pod from Portugal, this time sat round the pool. Which Stephen gets in. With no hint of an inflatable armband anywhere, adding to this Pod's sense of panic. But don't worry, it's all about the bike. Hence swimming is discussed as a training tool, means of rehabilitating after injury and the effect it has - both p…

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Show 57 - Cycling Holidays 1:07:00

5y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Stephen and Raya are all South and no trousers as they head to the Atlantic coast in their chamoix shorts to soak up the rays - and tarmac - of Portugal. And not only are they not in Podcast towers, they are live from a cycling cafe in the Algarve. Buckle in for a logistical nightmare! As ever there's a Velominati and some kit news, and a quick loo…

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Show 56 - Kit, Sh!t, and Cycling (quite a bit) 1:02:25

5y ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Stephen and Raya have got a lot to get through, after doing their biggest ride, which was also a LOT to get through. In another ram-packed episode, a still-croaking Raya takes us through some cool new cycling kit she's got her hands on, including possibly the only acceptable (morally and legally) way to hear music on a bicycle. It's a must-listen, …

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Show 55 - Aero 1:24:38

5y ago1:24:38

1:24:38

Stephen and Raya have put aside talking about bicycles to do something they've never done before - croak about them. Yes, a voice-ruined Raya gets all husky on yo ass as she explains how she lost her voice being the goddam coach of the year (Not an award, or at least, she has not won it). This comes sandwiched between a swim and a tantrum, the two …

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Show 54 - Bike vs Train 58:46

5y ago58:46

58:46

Stephen and Raya have been at the nitrous oxide again, it sounds like, as the podcast goes on a number of tangents that make this one of the funniest, if least informed, episodes yet. Of course, there's cycling in abundance; including details of Raya's most recent race. Where she almost drowned. No exaggeration. And bike branding is discussed. Is y…

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Show 53 - It's the Ecology, Stupid 1:07:02

5y ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Stephen and Raya are back and are becoming eco worriers. That's right - they're worrying (well Stephen is) that cycling isn't maybe quite so touchy-feely to the environment as he thought it was. Maybe the only way he's going to hug a tree is by wrapping himself around it off a tight bend. Not to worry - Raya ups the ante with news of her Aquabike a…

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Show 52 - Timepieces and Ringpieces 1:20:25

5y ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Stephen and Raya are back with another feature length episode of the Cyclist Pod; and for once, despite their lack of knowledge of the cycling world, they can tell their arse from their elbow. Their arse? Well, that's because the world of saddle abrasions is discussions; as Raya, has, unbelievably, saddle sores. Her arse (that's ass! Hello American…

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Show 51 - Cream if you wanna go faster 1:15:11

5y ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Stephen and Raya can't shut up about bikes. And here's 1hr15m of proof. Firstly, there's some extra info about the Beat the Train sportive. How is this Sportive different from all the others? We'll tell you. It's significantly more shambolic. We don't start where we finish, we give you an option to bail out, there's no food stops (unless you bring …

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Show 50 - Trails and Tribulations 1:33:56

5+ y ago1:33:56

1:33:56

Stephen and Raya celebrate a half century of the Cyclist Pod with a bumper edition show; and if you ride bicycles (or even horses), this one is a must. In this massively drawn out podcast (and conversation), it's all about the terrain. Snow? We cover it. Riding huge organic beasts? We cover that too. Saddles both of the tiny triathlong shaped carbo…

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Show 49 - Intervals and Interventions 1:03:46

5+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Stephen and Raya appear to be on a mixture of helium and amphetamines as they squeeze a bucket load of content into the most packed of hours. In a nutshell: The Cyclist Pod sportive 'Beat the train'... unsurprisingly, has delays. Stephen still going to do a triathlon (he was hoping Raya had forgot), Strava news is BACK - and so is The Bike Price is…

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Show 48 - Skillz 53:32

5+ y ago53:32

53:32

Stephen and Raya decide to knuckle down after 47 shows of faffing about and concentrate on making the listener... a better cyclist. It's taken over a year, but yes, that's what they're finally doing. And they're not doing this by making you stronger, or faster, or lighter, or all that gubbins countless, coaches, articles, trainers or interviews are…

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Show 47 - Rude Rides v Prude Pride 53:13

5+ y ago53:13

53:13

Stephen and Raya go into a subject frenzy as British Cycling come into the crosshairs for what could be seen as a severe lack of humour. Details to follow. On top of that, this show's a maelstrom of topics; including * Expectations of the name Chris * The 'Pelotan' advert * Protein powders. Beefy ones. * The Velominati is DOWN * Lanzarote report * …

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Show 46 - Clothes make the Cyclist 53:56

5+ y ago53:56

53:56

Raya and Stephen go from judgy judgy to matchy matchy as we delve into the world of cyclist clobber. From the practical, to the stylish, to the outlandish, our duo's chat is all wardrobe as cycling's most contentious industry is dived into. Not in any detail of course; the Pod isn't about journalism. It's about opinions that are at best guessed at …

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Show 45 - Judgy day: Defending the worst cyclists 1:21:09

5+ y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Raya and Stephen take their advocate role as seriously as ever as a magazine article listing the 17 worst kind of cyclists is disseminated, interrogated, autopsied, and mostly ridiculed. Side issues from this lead to discussions as to if a Penny Farthing is actually the world's most efficient bicycle (it should be), and we touch on the BIG question…

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Show 44 - Becoming a (Better) Cyclist 59:35

5+ y ago59:35

59:35

Raya and Stephen hit the reset button as they go over the 12 fundamental habits of cycling; a great introduction to those of you who are starting out, and a reminder to those existing cyclists of the bad habits they have to avoid. This leads to some fairly hilarious anecdotes as our duo recount their failings in their early days of cycling. Worth a…

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Show 43 - Naming Conventions and MTB to Track 1:15:01

5+ y ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Raya and Stephen are back in a celebration of the mankind's greatest invention. No it really is, did you not know that? Steve Jobs worked it out. He said that 'computers are the bicycles of the mind', which makes bicycles the computers of the body. Erm. Actually we'll get back to you on that. Anyway, it's another jam packed podcast. Yes, we're not …

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Show 42 - New Year's Revolutions 2019 1:09:50

5+ y ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Raya and Stephen throw open the doors to 2019 and dive into theirs, and cycling's, plans for the year. The events, the sportives, the training, the holidays, the imminent kit... it's all covered. Well, not all, but it's sauntered through, for sure. This inlcudes details of the Pod's first ever trip overseas (well, Raya and Stephen cycling together …

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Show 41 - The Christmas Party, live from a pub 1:23:15

5+ y ago1:23:15

1:23:15

Raya and Stephen are joined by car journalist and keen cyclist Ben Oliver as they decamp to the pub for their Christmas party. To keep things moving along, they start with two drinks in them (aka their usual limit), and things get ... messy, rude, offensive, and most of all, hilarious. Discussed, in borderline slander terms, are the Rapha sale, ove…

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