Best Ben There Done Matt Podcasts (2025)

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“It would be a tragedy if we abandoned time trialling in Britain because of bad drivers”: Lawyers discuss duty of cycling clubs after rider seriously injured by motorist during time trial – and why cyclists ... 58:59

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Send us a text On the evening of Tuesday 23 May 2019, Ben Hetherington’s life changed forever. Ben, then 23-years-old and one of the most exciting young prospects in British cycling, was racing a local 10-mile time trial when he was struck by a motorist who turned right across the carriageway’s eastbound lanes after failing to give way. Ben suffere…

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How to grow your firm faster with franchising 47:00

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Running a firm is one thing. Building a business that scales is another. Matt Tait, founder and CEO of Decimal, knows how overwhelming the growth stage can be. He’s developed a clear-eyed perspective on what holds people back and what to do instead. Recently, Decimal announced a bold move into franchising, giving other entrepreneurs access to the s…

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How to build a Tour de France team from scratch: Tudor Pro Cycling’s CEO on reaching the biggest race in the world within three years and creating a squad that’s “here to stay” + Inside the mechanics ... 1:20:05

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Send us a text How do you go about building a Tour de France team effectively from scratch? That’s the question I asked when I popped around to the rest day hotel of Julian Alaphilippe’s Tudor Pro Cycling squad, who are making their debuts at this year’s Tour. The Swiss team are relative newbies to the sport, only launching under the Tudor name in …

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Is Tadej Pogačar too good? We discuss the Tour de France leader’s Pyrenean dominance + Ben Healy on returning to “doing what I like” after two days in the yellow jersey 43:20

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Send us a text Tadej Pogačar, already four stage wins to the good this year and chasing his fourth Tour de France title at the age of just 26, is busy cementing his status as one of cycling’s greatest ever riders, with yet another dominant, cannibal-esque performance at the sport’s biggest race. But is Pogačar’s relentless dominance hurting the rac…

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Why AI-native accounting is the future with Sasha Orloff 1:00:07

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Accounting is no longer just about balancing books. It’s about delivering insight, enabling smarter decisions, and driving the strategic direction of a business. Sasha Orloff, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzle, believes the future of accounting is AI-native. With years of experience in fintech and scaling financial operations, Sasha recognized the oppor…

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“When I quit, I was done with all the pressure and suffering. But I like cycling again”: Anna van der Breggen on her comeback and “feeling stupid” in the peloton + Pink jersey Anna Henderson, Pfeiffer ... 34:24

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Send us a text It’s July, it’s hot, the men’s and women’s pelotons are both deep into grand tour season – and the road.cc Podcast is hitting the road and embracing all the stage racing madness, as part of a new mini-series we’re calling… errr, ‘road.cc on the road’. And kicking off this tentatively titled podcast series, I headed to northern Italy …

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Chris Boardman talks e-bikes, road safety, and why Reform UK has made cyclists “nervous” + Is Tadej Pogačar vs Jonas Vingegaard the greatest Tour de France rivalry in history? Bumper TDF preview 53:17

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Send us a text Coppi versus Bartali. Anquetil versus Poulidor. LeMond versus Hinault. Armstrong versus Ullrich. Contador versus Schleck. Does Tadej Pogačar’s epic rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France beat them all? That’s the question we try our best to answer during this week’s Tour de France-focused episode of the road.cc Podcast, …

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“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work? 1:14:18

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Send us a text For most of the pro cycling world, June is all about altitude camps, warm-up races, and fine-tuning that all-important preparation ahead of the big one: the Tour de France. But here at road.cc, it really means only one thing: our annual tech-spotting pilgrimage to the Critérium du Dauphiné! (Or whatever it’s going to be called next y…

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Should brands stop claiming gravel bikes “can go anywhere”? Lawyer discusses £4.5m Planet X fork failure case, its implications for the cycling industry, and the need for transparent marketing + Is Simon ... 1:14:38

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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Julian Chamberlayne, a partner at Stewart’s, the UK law firm who last month secured a £4.5m settlement case against Planet X’s insurers, after cyclist Dr Daniel Gordon was left paralysed in a crash caused by his gravel bike's carbon fork shearing in two on a grass slope. We discuss what went wr…

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How grow your firm through specialization with Joel Hughes 50:24

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Building a business involves making wise choices, focusing on what matters most, and driving long-term value. Joel Hughes, CEO of Rightworks, has guided his company from a niche QuickBooks hosting service to a comprehensive platform for accounting professionals. With a background in engineering and years of startup experience, Joel shifted to the a…

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Why do we keep trying to turn cycling into other sports? Formula Fixed founder on reinventing bike racing for the TikTok generation, “trampling on tradition”, and why “big swings” are better than marginal ... 1:06:30

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Send us a text This week, Ryan chats with the co-founder of the latest big idea hoping to shake up the conservative world of cycling: Formula Fixed, a new US-based indoor racing series featuring bikes with no brakes on tight, twisting, go-kart style circuits in a ticketed arena setting. With this new brand of cycling set to launch this year, Formul…

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The power of strategic partnerships in accounting with Alek Koenig 40:30

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Scaling your business requires laser focus, strategic partnerships, and deep customer insights. Alek Koenig, CEO and Founder of Settle, has built his company by doubling down on what works, minimizing distractions, and embedding deeply within the customer’s operational needs. Starting his career at Capital One and Affirm, Alek transitioned from cor…

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“TNT price hike is two fingers to cycling fans”: Ex-WorldTour pros Harry Tanfield and Sophie Wright on going gravel, the future of British bike racing, and why Manchester’s cycle lanes are rubbish + John ... 1:11:58

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Send us a text This week, former WorldTour pros Harry Tanfield and Sophie Wright kindly interrupted their packing for Sea Otter to hop on the podcast and discuss how they’ve adapted to life as rookie gravel racers with Britain’s newest professional cycling team, the Ribble Outliers – including getting used to wider tyres and lower pressures (and wh…

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Embracing AI in accounting with Ben Stein 50:33

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Scaling a business isn’t just about growth; it’s about building the right systems and empowering your team to thrive. Ben Stein, CEO of Keeper, made the transition from fractional CFO to scaling a global business by focusing on efficiency, technology, and creating a culture of accountability.In this episode, Ben shares key lessons from growing Keep…

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“Driving a car is just too easy”: Bikehangar inventor on theft, the need for safe cycle storage, and why “there are too many cars on our streets” 37:52

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Send us a text To mark Security and Storage Week on road.cc, this week’s episode focuses on one of the most useful and controversial – if you’re a grumpy SUV driver, anyway – urban cycling innovations of the past 15 years: the cycle hangar. Invented by Cyclehoop founder Anthony Lau, and spawning a host of imitators, Bikehangars provide secure shelt…

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What do Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for cycling? We chat to an industry insider about price rises, staying positive, and why the tariffs present an opportunity for UK brands 43:09

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Send us a text With the cycling industry gripped by yet another period of uncertainty, this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast focuses on the story that’s dominated the front pages all month – Donald Trump’s chaos-creating global tariffs. And why, at least according to one industry insider, they aren’t going to, as feared by many, “sink the ship…

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Building a company, not a firm with Dave Olsen 51:48

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Success in business hinges not only on numbers and processes but also on vision, strategy, and the right team. Dave Olsen, the CEO of Nimbl, discovered that true scaling requires more than individual effort. His journey from the Big Four to becoming a fractional CFO revealed that structuring a company for sustainable growth is crucial for creating …

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“We’ve made huge strides, but there’s still a long way to go”: Double Olympic champ Kristen Faulkner on Paris, being an outsider, and the growth of women’s cycling + Rainbows, frites, and sunburn at the ... 55:21

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Send us a text We’re deep into classics season, with Paris-Roubaix looming on the horizon, so this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast pays homage to cycling’s biggest one-day events. In part two, double Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner joins us from her altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada, as she prepares for the upcoming Ardennes classics …

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Leading the shift to AI-first accounting with Jody Padar 52:27

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Building a successful firm requires more than just number-crunching; it demands foresight, adaptability, and a willingness to innovate. For the Radical CPA, Jody Padar, embracing the ever-changing landscape of accounting has been crucial. From pioneering cloud accounting to mentoring others in adopting technology, Jody’s career is a testament to tr…

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“I’m impartial on everything – except my own safety”: Jeremy Vine on his cycling “radicalisation”, Twitter trolls, the “gaslighting of cyclists”, and why bad streets and bad drivers cause road danger 1:12:47

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Send us a text It’s the road.cc Podcast’s 100th episode! And to celebrate our century, we’re joined this week by a staple of our news and live blog coverage: broadcaster, cyclist, road safety advocate, and self-confessed road.cc fanatic Jeremy Vine. During a brilliantly entertaining chat, Jeremy talks us through his conversion to cycling in his 40s…

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What accounting firms can learn from orthodontics 40:17

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Running a business takes more than just expertise—it takes vision, resilience, and the ability to adapt. For Dr. Christian Johnson, Board-Certified Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentist, that adaptability has been key. From balancing the demands of a student-athlete to launching her own practice while still working as an associate, she’s built a caree…

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Is this the UK’s worst city for cycling? Riding around Belfast’s abysmal bike network (and why drivers should be cycling campaigners’ best friends) + Do cycling culture war stories harm the bike industry ... 1:02:15

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Send us a text What is the worst, least hospitable city for cycling in the UK? While we’re sure you all have your own ‘favourite’ contenders for that particular accolade, in this week’s podcast episode – our 99th, if you haven’t noticed already – Ryan decides to settle the debate once and for all, by jumping on his bike (and pushing and walking it)…

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Building a profitable firm you can grow with Joe Woodard 49:54

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Running a firm takes more than expertise—it takes strategy, leadership, and the right mindset to scale. For Joe Woodard, CEO of Woodard, that mindset has been key. After starting as a practitioner, he built a career helping accountants break free from underpricing, inefficient processes, and technician thinking. He’s seen firsthand that success isn…

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How AI is reshaping accounting with Sasha Orloff 1:00:07

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Accounting is no longer just about tracking numbers. It’s about delivering real financial insights, making better decisions, and shaping the future of businesses. For Sasha Orloff, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzle, that future is AI-native. After years of working in fintech and scaling financial services, he saw firsthand how accounting could be transf…

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Breaking the Accounting Growth Barrier 0:51

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Most accounting firms never grow past a few hundred thousand dollars. They get stuck in manual work and outdated processes, making it nearly impossible to scale. But what if you could break through that ceiling?For accounting firm owners looking to grow beyond seven figures, the challenge isn’t just getting there—it’s what comes next. In this episo…

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“I was more stressed about Tom’s contract than my own!”: Tom Pidcock’s new teammate Rory Townsend on how “maverick” Olympic champ has lifted Q36.5 (and why you shouldn’t drink too much pickle juice) 1:02:37

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Send us a text One of the cycling transfer stories of the winter – and possibly the decade – was Tom Pidcock’s decision to break his contract with the Ineos Grenadiers three years early to join Swiss second-tier ProTeam Q36.5 Pro Cycling. And, despite the messy, protracted saga that preceded the transfer, it’s fair to say the move has worked out pr…

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The roadmap to selling your business with Alexis Grant 47:36

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Building a business isn’t just about hitting revenue milestones.It’s about knowing when to scale, when to sell, and how to maximize value. For Alexis Grant, Founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, the journey to helping entrepreneurs navigate acquisitions started with her own experiences selling two media businesses. She realized that many founders, es…

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“A bike race is complete madness”: David Millar on why cycling is “inherently dangerous”, the demise of CHPT3, and his new Factor role + Is TNT set to destroy cycling in the UK? 54:09

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Send us a text Since it was announced early last week, Warner Bros. Discovery’s controversial decision to ditch Eurosport in the UK and Ireland, after over three decades of quirky, wonderful broadcasting, and move all of its cycling coverage to the all-encompassing, £31-a-month TNT Sports (hiking the price up by 443 per cent in the process), has be…

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The art of scaling with purpose with Abhik Pramanik 47:07

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Entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a product. It’s about building a culture and a vision that lasts. For Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder & VP of Engineering of Ashby, the journey to creating a company wasn’t a straight path. From working in visual effects at Industrial Light & Magic to the world of entrepreneurship, Abhik learned firsthand that …

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“Lance Armstrong didn’t invent doping. We all did the best we could”: Levi Leipheimer on coming to terms with cycling’s “grey” past, “making amends”, and why road racing in the US has to “adapt or die ... 1:03:38

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Send us a text On this week’s episode we’re delving into the past, present, and future of American cycling, with none other than former Tour de France podium finisher and current gran fondo organiser, Levi Leipheimer. A former teammate of Lance Armstrong’s at US Postal, Astana, and RadioShack, Leipheimer was one of the leading American pros during …

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Scaling smarter, not harder with Wiley Jones 41:45

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Turning challenges into opportunities is the foundation of every great business. Wiley Jones’s journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t driven by a dream to start a company—it was a relentless need to solve a problem. As CEO and co-founder of Doss, Wiley turned his background as an electrical engineer into a mission to address inefficiencies he encounter…

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Is the cycling industry storm finally over? Why there may be fewer “disaster stories” in 2025 + Where did Adrian Chiles’ e-bike doc go wrong? 1:10:11

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Send us a text It’s time for the first road.cc Podcast episode of 2025, and we decided to kick off the new year by mixing things up and delving into unexplored territory for the podcast – by analysing the ongoing struggles facing the cycling industry and assessing where the BBC went wrong in their latest controversial active travel take. Oh wait… W…

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A billion-dollar enterprise built on empathy and grit with Robert Irvine 59:21

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A true leader leads with empathy, while a true entrepreneur perseveres with grit. In this episode, Robert Irvine, world-renowned chef, entrepreneur, and host of Restaurant: Impossible, has taken on the challenge of growing multiple businesses in diverse fields—from food to technology. With more than 8,000 employees and 14 companies, Robert shares t…

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What I learned about leadership in 2024 27:18

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The journey to building and scaling a successful business is messy, challenging, and full of lessons. In this special episode of After the First Million, we reflect on the most impactful conversations from the past year, highlighting the key themes that define the entrepreneurial journey. A special thanks to our guests who joined us this year: Tiff…

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“If you don’t want cycling on footpaths, support bike lanes and 20mph zones”: Town centre cycling bans and the fight against “cowboy” wardens + the year in cycling reviewed 1:20:46

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Send us a text It’s the most wonderful time of the year… that’s right, it’s our annual podcast episode looking back over the biggest and most bizarre bike-related stories of 2024! Plus some less cheery but nonetheless important town centre cycling ban chat for good measure. In part one, Ryan, Jack, and Emily, paper party helmets firmly attached, di…

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“You need a billionaire to say ‘I’ll save the sport’. But that won’t happen”: Matt Holmes on why British cycling needs a reset and his journey from WorldTour pro to the “world’s most reluctant YouTuber ... 1:11:04

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Send us a text With British cycling in turmoil this winter, following the closure of the country’s two remaining UCI Continental teams, this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast features one rider who’s forging an alternative path through the struggling domestic scene – former Lotto-Soudal pro Matt Holmes. After hanging up his wheels at the end of…

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From 21 to 500 Employees: Lessons on Scaling with Chad Peterman 39:06

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Writing down your vision sets the course, but communicating it is what gets everyone on board. Chad Peterman knows this well. As President and CEO of Peterman Brothers, he focused on building a strong company culture. This helped scale the family business from 21 employees to over 500 across four states—Peterman Brothers is now one of the fastest-g…

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Don't Let Life Happen To You 9:34

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If you are anything like me, you can likely point to 3-5 decisions in your life that you are putting off for many reasons – one may include, what you think others will think about you and your decision. This is a guide on how to beat that desire and make life happen – instead of letting life happen to you. *** Welcome to Where We've Gotten So Far –…

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“A lot of it was caused by greed”: Factor’s CEO on navigating bike industry chaos, Chris Froome’s set-up complaints, trickle-down track tech, and why rim brakes are never coming back + Scott unveil new ... 1:07:17

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Send us a text We’ve got a cycling industry and bike tech special for you this week on the podcast, as Factor CEO Rob Gitelis joins us to discuss the brand’s history and the latest cutting-edge tech, before we take a closer (audio) inspection of the brand-new Scott Addict RC. In part one, Rob joins us from sunny Girona to chat about his journey fro…

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The lawyer who created a billion-dollar industry with Brian Powers 44:02

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Scaling is simple: it’s about doing what works, over and over again. In this episode, Brian Powers shares how he applied this strategy to scale his company, PactSafe (now Ironclad), a tech startup that became a $15 billion market leader. He talks about the challenge of transitioning from a structured legal career to the unpredictable world of tech …

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“The idea is to create a positive out of a negative”: Cancer My Arse’s Kev Griffiths on living with stage four cancer, Sir Chris Hoy, and why he’s encouraging everyone to ride out of the saddle for charity ... 1:11:37

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Send us a text Like Sir Chris Hoy, who last month revealed that he has terminal prostate cancer, Kevin Griffiths is determined to turn his own experience of living with stage four cancer into a positive. The Stoke-based cyclist, who hails from two of Britain’s most revered cycling families, launched the Cancer My Arse initiative this year after dis…

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Key characteristics of successful founders with Rich Hagberg 40:44

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“If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” To succeed, founders need to keep on learning and evolving. Drawing from over four decades of coaching experience, Rich Hagberg breaks down the key traits that differentiate successful founders from unsuccessful ones. Rich also shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, and how he founded the Hagber…

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“The Tour is the only race that matters. And that’s gone now”: Ned Boulting on the end of free-to-air Tour de France coverage in the UK and why his new show is a piece of theatre 46:14

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Send us a text From 2026, the familiar sights of the Tour de France – the epic mountain ranges, fields of sunflowers, Tadej Pogačar riding off into the distance – will remain the same. But for many cycling fans in the UK, the sounds will be very different. Next year’s Tour, the 25th edition of the race to be shown live on ITV, will also be the fina…

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Leading as your authentic self with Adam Weber 42:18

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Authentic leadership involves balancing composure with vulnerability. Like all founders, Adam Weber started out as a “clunky” leader, unsure of what strategies to use to rally his team. From his experience co-founding Bluebridge and Emplify (which was acquired by 15Five), Adam shares his growth as an executive, the challenges of building a transpar…

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Are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Plus: What’s next for Tom Pidcock after dramatic Ineos Grenadiers fallout? 1:02:51

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Send us a text When it comes to culture war discourse around cycling, things had become a bit quiet lately. Too quiet. After a brief period of respite following a general election campaign which saw cycling and active travel largely sacrificed on the so-called ‘War on the Motorist’ altar, the political and ideological conflict surrounding riding a …

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The art of evolution and calculated risk with Sharon Rechter 27:15

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Entrepreneurs never back down from challenges. We embrace it. In this episode, Sharon Rechter shares her challenging journey of starting her own cable network, First Media, while being dyslexic. Throughout our conversation, you’ll notice the prevalent theme of evolving as a company and adapting to change. Sharon shares lessons learned, like embraci…

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Is Tadej Pogačar the greatest cyclist who’s ever lived? Plus we ask: What the hell’s going on with cycling media in 2024? 1:21:42

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Send us a text Over the past five decades, countless promising young riders have been bestowed and burdened with the tag of being the ‘Next Eddy Merckx’. After an unbeatable 2024, Tadej Pogačar is the first to look even remotely close to matching, or even surpassing, Merckx’s until-now untouchable legacy. Which is why, since that 100km attack in Zu…

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Building up a community while growing a company with Sims Foster 35:42

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Success in entrepreneurship often stems from having a strong 'why’. For Sims Foster, his deep connection with his hometown drove him forward. In this episode, Sims opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from selling door-to-door as a kid to managing Foster Supply Hospitality with his wife. He shares insights on balancing a day job while growin…

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Productivity Hack That No One Talks About 3:39

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Be warned: You will get 2x more done using this technique. *** Welcome to Where We've Gotten So Far – follow our progress real-time while we follow yours! All our thoughts and actions are real time and happening at a moments notice. My name is Matt – I used to be fat, depressed, and addicted to porn. Now, I am 23, an associate at a premier venture …

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20 years of Rapha: Co-founder Simon Mottram on tiffs with Team Sky, MAMILs and cycling's skin-suited future 1:18:05

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Send us a text We're coming at you with episode 87 of the road.cc Podcast in association with Hammerhead a whole week early, because... well, Rapha's 'Past Forward' 20-year anniversary bash at the Truman Brewery in London finishes on Sunday 22nd, and going live next week would mean numerous continuity errors in our interview! Anyway... as well as t…