Brother Cycling Podcast

22 Dec 2023

Episode 46: “Lizzie Deignan interview”

Lizzie Deignan is among Britain’s most successful cyclists. A world champion on track and road, an Olympic silver medalist and winner of the most prestigious races in professional cycling, she has consistently been among the peloton’s strongest riders in a period of transformational change in women’s cycling. In a wide-ranging discussion with co-host Timothy John, Lizzie offers insights into her sporting success and an intelligent commentary on the forces shaping the exponential growth in women's racing.

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20 Nov 2023

Episode 45: “2023 Rayner Foundation Dinner”

Co-hosts Timothy John and Phil Jones, the Managing Director of Brother UK, attended the 2023 Rayner Foundation dinner and charity auction. Hear from those at the heart of the most respected charity in British cycle sport and from Phil and Tim, experienced guides in the labyrinthine world of domestic racing, who provide an informed commentary.

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28 Oct 2023

Episode 44: “Lukas Nerurkar interview”

Lukas Nerurkar is one of a handful of young British riders who will graduate to the UCI WorldTour in 2024. The Brighton teenager is the son of the British Olympian Richard Nerurkar.

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13 Oct 2023

Episode 43: “Task Force update”

From wise heads to rising stars, this episode of the Brother UK Cycling Podcast includes updates from inside British Cycling’s Task Force, insights from Lukas Nerurkar, the Brighton teenager who next year will race in the UCI WorldTour, and much more.

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01 Sep 2023

Episode 41: “2023 Tour of Britain preview”

This packed preview of the 2023 Brother UK-sponsored Tour of Britain takes you to the heart of Britain’s biggest bike race, as well as considering its economic and environmental context. Co-hosts Timothy John and Phil Jones MBE, the Managing Director of Brother UK, hear from a host of expert witnesses.

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19 Aug 2023

Episode 40: “Abi Smith interview”

Who knows more about the Ryedale Grand Prix than last year's winner Abi Smith (EF Education - Tibco - SVB)? Having grown up just two kilometres from historic Ampleforth Abbey, the race HQ and its start and finish location, it’s fair to say Abi has local knowledge in abundance. Listen now to Abi’s conversation with co-host Timothy John as she prepares to return to her home race after recovering from a knee injury.

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14 Jul 2023

Episode 39: “2023 World Cycling Championships Review”

With a ground-breaking world cycling championships and a rejuvenated National Circuit Series to reflect upon, and the Ryedale Grand Prix and Tour of Britain to look forward to, co-hosts Timothy John and Phil Jones, the Managing Director of Brother UK, have much to talk about in this packed episode of the Brother UK Cycling Podcast

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01 Jul 2023

Episode 38: “2023 National Road Championships Review”

One for the ages? The 2023 National Road Championships delivered attritional road races, exhilarating circuit races and blisteringly fast time-trials. The new champions were crowned over a five-day festival in Redcar and Cleveland that ended in spectacular style. Large crowds, demanding courses and changeable weather combined in an unforgettable championships.

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20 Jun 2023

Episode 37: “2023 National Road Championships Preview”

The 2023 National Road Championships in Redcar and Cleveland could be one for the ages. Stacked fields in the three disciplines, a relentlessly hilly road course, a fast and flat time-trial course, and a circuit that takes in town centre and seafront, it promises excitement and intrigue, challenge and reward.

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24 May 2023

Episode 36: “Jon Dutton interview"

Leader meets leader in this special episode of the Brother UK Cycling Podcast, where co-host Phil Jones, the Managing Director of Brother UK, heads across town to interview Jon Dutton, British Cycling’s new Chief Executive, at Manchester’s National Cycling Centre.

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29 Apr 2023

Episode 35: “Deb John interview”

Deb John is the co-founder of Cold Dark North and a race organiser with many cherished events on her palmares, including the Proper Northern Road Race Series and the national masters championships for men and women. This year, Cold Dark North will help to organise the National Hill Climb Championships, too. Enjoy Deb’s insights and observations and gain a detailed insight into the challenges and satisfactions of being a race organiser.

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28 Apr 2023

Episode 34: “Action and intrigue”

The 2023 season has offered action and intrigue. In this latest episode of the Brother UK Cycling Podcast co-hosts Timothy John and Phil Jones, the Managing Director of Brother UK, are joined by rider Sian Botteley (Hutchinson - Brother UK) to consider developments ranging from Jon Dutton’s appointment as the new CEO of British Cycling to the postponement of the Women’s Tour. 

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24 Mar 2023

Episode 33: “2023 Season Preview”

Domestic cycling’s winter of discontent and the green shoots of recovery represented by a thriving National B scene fall under the microscope of co-hosts Timothy John and Phil Jones MBE in an episode to preview the 2023 National Road Series. Race organiser Deb John and rider Sian Botteley offer additional insights.

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17 Feb 2023

Episode 32: “Oliver Knight interview”

Oliver Knight seems destined to be among the next cohort of young British riders to enter the elite UCI WorldTour. Enjoy this concluding episode of our mini-series of interviews with riders supported by The Rayner Foundation.

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02 Jan 2023

Episode 31: “Harrison Wood interview”

Harrison Wood is a living, breathing demonstration of resilience. After moving to France as a teenager, he raced for four years, enjoying triumphs, setbacks and, as is inevitable for a racing cyclist, brutal crashes. He will start 2023 as a professional cyclist, having signed a two-year contract with French heavyweights, Cofidis, last September. Harrison has enjoyed the support of The Rayner Foundation, a charity supporting young British riders to pursue their dream of racing abroad.

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02 Jan 2023

Episode 30: “Sam Watson interview”

Sam Watson is one of the most exciting young talents in British cycle sport. The 20-year-old will begin 2023 with the UCI WorldTour team, Groupama-FDJ. His graduation from its development squad completes the first stage of a rapidly advancing career that even a global pandemic has been unable to slow. Support from The Rayner Foundation has facilitated the most recent and important stage of his career: a year living and racing in France.

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