Episodes

  • Episode 089: The Yorkshire Dales Monologue Special

    Episode 089: The Yorkshire Dales Monologue Special
    Apr 13 2025
    Andrew Sykes heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a few days and this episode of The Cycling Europe Podcast sees him travel from Bradford to Skipton, Appletreewick, Grassington and Buckden, via a canal and a couple of steep hills. Much of this episode, however, is given over to other cyclists who have recently contributed to the podcast in the form of a monologue. We hear from Justin Shiels about Welcome To My Garden, Neal Porter about his cycle around the coast of Britain in aid of MND and from Richard and Cath Jeffries about their winter LEJOG...
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 088: Jacob Lemanski – 38,000 Miles Of Cycling In 999 Days… And Ant Art

    Episode 088: Jacob Lemanski – 38,000 Miles Of Cycling In 999 Days… And Ant Art
    Feb 17 2025
    Jacob Lemanski tells the story of his epic ride around the world, twice, and how it has inspired him to retell the tale in his own series of podcasts as well as in 'ant art'. Keep listening and all will be explained...
    Show more Show less
    48 mins
  • Episode 087: Cycling On Cyprus / Cycling Romania To The UK

    Episode 087: Cycling On Cyprus / Cycling Romania To The UK
    Dec 29 2024
    Joel Stokoe discusses his experiences of cycling on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus and Steve Cuthbertson recounts the story of his journey from Romania back to his home in southern England in aid of charity.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 086: Cycling UK – The Marcher Castles Way – Sophie Gordon

    Episode 086: Cycling UK – The Marcher Castles Way – Sophie Gordon
    Dec 8 2024
    Sophie Gordon of Cycling UK discusses the development of the organisation's off-road routes including the newest of the eight routes, The Marcher Castles Way.
    Show more Show less
    46 mins
  • Episode 085: Johnny Murtagh – Cycling The Camino De Santiago

    Episode 085: Johnny Murtagh – Cycling The Camino De Santiago
    Nov 1 2024
    In the early autumn of 2023, at the start of a year-long sabbatical from work, Johnny Murtagh cycled from his home in southern England to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. “But the real story isn’t just the journey itself – it’s the incredible group of people I met along the way. A motley crew from all corners of the world, each with their own unique reasons for being there, and together we shared unforgettable moments.” He spoke to The Cycling Europe Podcast about his memorable experiences as a cycling peregrino and his new group of fellow-minded friends.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 084: Eric / Wheels To Wander

    Episode 084: Eric / Wheels To Wander
    Oct 13 2024
    With his partner, Maudi, Dutch cyclist Eric has cycled the World. He was initially inspired to set off on two wheels by Peter Gostelow and his ‘Big Africa Cycle’. Via their popular Wheels to Wander YouTube Channel, Eric and Maudi now inspire others with their engaging filmed travelogues and practical advice videos. Eric joined the podcast to reflect on his years in the saddle...
    Show more Show less
    59 mins
  • Episode 083 – Part 2: The Northern Isles – Orkney

    Episode 083 – Part 2: The Northern Isles – Orkney
    Sep 14 2024
    After a week on Shetland (listen to part 1 of this two-part podcast), The Cycling Europe Podcast takes the late-night ferry south to Kirkwall on the islands of Orkney. Following a day spent exploring the capital, Andrew Sykes cycles west for three nights of camping in the historic town of Stromness. From here he heads first to Hoy, home to the spectacular beach and cliffs at Rackwick and the Scapa Flow Museum where he discovers more about the wartime importance of the deep water harbour. After spending a day off the bike investigating the delights of Stromness itself, Andrew cycles off on a journey around the mainland taking in prehistoric Skara Brae and the bucolic Brough of Birsay before a return to Kirkwall and his ferry home via Aberdeen.
    Show more Show less
    41 mins
  • Episode 083 – Part 1: The Northern Isles – Shetland

    Episode 083 – Part 1: The Northern Isles – Shetland
    Aug 30 2024
    The Cycling Europe Podcast travels to the most northerly islands of Britain for a week of camping, hostelling and cycling. Renowned for its wild beauty, but also its capricious weather, Andrew Sykes sets off on a ride that will stretch the entire length of the archipelago from Unst in the north to Sumburgh in the south taking time to explore the attractions, meet the locals and compare notes with fellow travellers as he cycles.
    Show more Show less
    57 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro768_stickypopup