Bikes Books & Beers
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We are a couple of guys passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer, all in our unique brand of humour.
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| 1 | VideoSeason 3 Stage 4: | Tons to talk about on stage 4; our pre-Giro and post classics review... Books galore... Guy presents two Belgian-theme books of high interest. I grab a new special beer from the trusty fridge. WE LOVE OUR TRUSTY FRIDGE! After our training ride, I'm sporting a handsome new jersey from our friends at roadholland.com Of course, it's always our pleasure to be styling two amazing cycling caps from wwwreddotscycling.ca Find out who are a few of my favorite Colombian riders past and present! The Giro d'italia is upcoming and now we're switching gears from the Classics to one of our favorite Grand Tours! Forza Giro! Follow us on bikesbooksbeers.ca | 4/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoSeason 3, Stage 3: | Now, we're happily heading into the Belgian Classic Weekend; the E3 Prijs-Harelbeke (Friday's winner Tom Boonen) and Ghent-Wevelgem (Sunday). This is the time that we both enjoy; historical classics with enough bone shaking cobbles (kasseien-love that word), crosswinds, crappy weather (let's hope) to crown a true Flemish champion. Guy goes to the trusty fridge for an old world trappiste beer to support our classic cause. We almost feel like true Belgians! We talk about the recent monument Milan SanRemo and how close Spartacus came to winning from Gerrans. Thanks once again to our supporter, velopress.com for the wonderful book, Argyle Armada by Mark Johson. Guy has a review on this most interesting look at Garmin-Barracuda. We proudly present the new handmade cycling caps from reddotscycling.ca M: 25 & a new prototype cap. Cancellara, Boonen or someone else? The mighty Classics await! Follow us on bikesbooksbeers.ca | 3/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoSeason 3, Stage 2: | The cycling season really starts with tomorrow's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Ghent Ghent) & Sunday's Kunne-Brussel-Kunne. The upcoming Belgian Classics double header weekend warms our pave hearts and we share a bit of the history and our favorites. We both love dark beer and Richard presents a new one from Alberta. Guy presents Slaying The Badger by Richard Moore, thanks to our supporter www.velopress.com for an advance copy of the soon to be released North American edition. Richard comes back with Pedalare! Pedalare! by John Foot. A sneak peek of the new book about the history of the Giro d'Italia. We proudly present the new handmade cycling caps from www.reddotscycling.ca la Francaise and the M: 25. Sit back and enjoy our Classics Podcast! Follow us on www.bikesbooksbeers.ca | 2/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoSeason 3, Stage 1: | We are Guy: le-grimpeur.net & Richard: cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer or two, all in our unique brand of humour. We are EXCITED to be back to start our new Season three! And, we're wearing galstudio.ca famous handmade cycling caps: the Routier & Spanish Lover. The trusty fridge comes out shining as we start off with a special beer. Richard presents his newest book inspiration via, "It's All About The Bike," by world cyclist Robert Penn. Thanks to pavedmag.com for the winter edition as we talk about one of our many favorite images of the 2011 Paris-Roubaix. The action packed, Tour Down Under is underway and we discuss the inaugural race that gets this season started. Guy talks about John Wilcockson's incredible writing career that could be a record. Join us on our first ride of the new 2012 season! | 1/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 11: | It's our special Xmas Edition, and we're showing some of our favorite gift suggestions. Firstly, we would like to thank our supporters during our 2nd season... pavedmag.com velopress.com roadholland.com Secondly, we are giving away a beautiful galstudio.ca winter cycling cap... and it could be you! Guy previews a new book, Cyclopedia by William Frotheringham And, Richard goes to the trusty fridge for a very special Xmas beer. Sit back, become a follower and enjoy our year end podcast! Follow us on bikesbooksbeers.ca | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 10: | We can't believe it's November or Movember and there's plenty to talk about... Richard wears his stache in support for the awareness to men's health ca.movember.com/?mospace/?913812 Our favorite handmade cycling caps are from galstudio.ca Guy wears the Routier and Richard sports the Vive la France. We have books and Guy reviews Racing through the Dark: The Fall and Rise of David Millar. Richard has the newest from our supporter velopress.com Team 7-Eleven by Geoff Drake. Although the cycling season is over, we look forward to next season's exciting Giro and Tour with our favorite riders. And, of course, we gather our thoughts with a special brew from russellbeer.com courtesy from our trusty fridge. Sit back and enjoy our Movember podcast! Follow us: bikesbooksbeers.ca | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 9 | Looking back on an exciting world road race and time trial, we talk about the successful British team and Canada's new hope. Richard proudly introduces from galstudio.ca the Classic Racer cycling cap and Guy sports an old favorite the Orangeman complimenting with two of our favorite jersey's from our friends at roadholland.com Guy has a review on Slaying the Badger by Richard Moore and introduces Racing Through the Dark by David Millar. And Richard reveals Roubaix's Velodrome from the newest Fall issue from our friends Pavedmag.com So what better way to enjoy it with a special beer from the trusty fridge! Enjoy your ride with us while we go ...Post Worlds! | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 8: | It's August and hot, so that means it's Vuelta a Espana time! This is the third grand tour of the season and only in it's early days, the excitement is building as we talk about Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins Igor Anton & Joaquim Rodriguez. The inaugural USAPro Challenge stage race from Colorado is under way and we talk about our favorites for a Rock Mountain high. Thanks to Road Holland for making us look so good with two special jerseys! www.roadholland.com And, of course, we're both sporting a classic handmade cycling cap from www.galstudio.ca Guy presents his new book, Slaying the Badger by Richard Moore. And, Richard goes to the trusty fridge for a special cerveza... Enjoy! Follow us on... bikesbooksbeers.ca | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 7: | The Tour is over for another year but we're back with a special post-edition Tour podcast! We're excited to talk about our highlights of this most amazing Tour. We believe it's the most riveting one in quite a few years. Cadel Evans is in our headlights and we shine the light on his superb performance. Guy has on another beautiful new jersey from our supporter, roadholland.com Richard shows the new special Tour de France issue from our other supporter pavedmag.com Guy presents a special article from Walrus magazine about the Weight of the Nation & the pain principle. And, we're both styling wearing two beautiful cycling caps available from galstudio.ca Of course, all that Tour talk gets us thirsty, Guy goes to the trusty fridge for a hoppy one. Enjoy our post-Tour edition... Vive le Tour! Follow us on... bikesbooksbeers.ca | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 6: | One sure thing, July means Le Tour and we're in just the first week of this wonderful & heartbreaking race ...and we have lots to talk about! We talk about the highs & lows of the first seven stages in what is turning to be one of the most exciting Tours. Guy wears one of his favorite cycling jerseys from our sponsor roadholland.com and Richard has the Weight of the Nation t-shirt. Richard proudly wears galstudio.ca Cappello da ciclismo Nero cycling cap. A book review is always close by and Guy showcases 'Tourman' by Les Woodland. And all this talk about this Thor de France gets us mighty thirsty, Richard presents a good one from the Norse God himself! Sit back & enjoy our le Tour edition! | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoSeason 2, Stage 5: | This is a busy podcast as we get into the two major stage races before Le Tour. That's right we share our thoughts about Criterium du Dauphine & Tour de Suisse. We reveal our favorites to win one of the high mountain stages during the Dauphine. Richard gets into the French spirit and sports Galstudio's galstudio.ca Vive la France cycling cap. Why is Guy decked out in Antipodean pride? And, what's the tie in with Richard's 1984 Reynolds jersey? Watch on! Guy gives his book review on the brand new, 'On Tour' by Sky rider Bradley Wiggins. Richard shows the exceptional, 'Le M?tier' by fellow Sky rider Michael Barry. Now, Richard has to stop he's getting thirsty for.... beer! We stop for a cold one from New Zealand. Richard has an update on Canada's only Pro Continental team Spidertech and reviews their chances at the upcoming Tour de Beauce with a little maple syrup to help sweeten it. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoSeason 2: Stage 4 | This is a very special Giro edition as we talk about the tragic death of Wouter Weylandt. A pall is cast over this much talked about Giro as we try to keep our spirits up knowing that this great race will continue. We welcome our newest supporter, Bill & Carol McGann who wrote 'The Story of the Giro d'Italia Volume One: 1909-1970'. bikeraceinfo.com And we can never be without the fine cycling caps from galstudio.ca, for the Giro it is: The Viva Italia & Forza Italia! A bonus book review, Guy presents: 'In Pursuit of Stardom. Les Nomades du Velo Anglais' by Tony Hewson. With the Giro goes many great stories and we both share some lesser known details of this historic Grand Tour. But, in the end, we toast with a Belgium beer to Wouter Weylandt! Enjoy! | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoSeaason 2 Stage 3: | "We are Guy: www.le-grimpeur.net & Richard: www.cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer or two, all in our unique brand of humour. A special classics edition, as we review an exciting Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders & Milan-SanRemo. We welcome on board our newest supporter, Paved Magazine www.pavedmag.com and wear Galstudio's fine handmade cycling caps: The new Espress O & Chronometro www.galstudio.ca Guy has a book review, 'What A Ride: An Aussie Pursuit Of The Tour De France' by Rupert Guinness. Richard gives an update of Canada's SpiderTech team led by Capt. Canuck, Svein Tuft. And, we enjoy a special beer in honour of the upcoming Tour of Turkey stage race. Follow us on our new blog, www.bikesbooksbeers.ca" | 4/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoSeason 2, Stage2: | We are wearing the exquisite short & long sleeve jerseys from our newest sponsor, www.roadholland.com And, we compliment the jerseys with Galstudio's new Paris-Roubaix & Orangeman cycling cap www.galstudio.ca Richard shows off his 'new' 1987 Marinoni on the table. A dvd review of 'Yell For Cadel' and we taste a Belgian Saison beer. Cadel Evans is on our minds, and we talk about his recent Tirenno-Adriatico success. It doesn't stop there. The classics on upon us and we weight in on our picks for Milan SanRemo, Tour of Flanders & Paris-Roubaix. For more details follow us on our new blog, www.bikesbooksbeers.ca Sit back and enjoy! | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoSeason 2, Stage1: | Season 2, we're both back & excited to usher in 2011! Proud to introduce Galstudio's new 3-panel cycling cap: La Belge & Viva l'Italia! We talk about Canada's SpiderTech Pro Continental team. Guy presents, Boy Racer by Mark Cavendish (Velopress) with a Belgian Blond Beer. The Classics are coming, the Classics are coming!... and we give our race favorites for; Milan SanRemo, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, Flanders & Paris-Roubaix. And, Guy introduces the clean bottle from cleanbottle.com Enjoy our first ride of the season, we're excited to be back! | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoStage 12: | Our last stage of the season; We each present our four favorite book's, perfect for any cycling fans bookcase... Guy's picks: 'Tour de Lance' by Bill Strickland, 'Le Tour' by Geoffrey Wheatcroft, 'Tour de France' by Graham Fife, & 'The Spring Classics' from Velopress. Richard's picks: 'We Were Young & Carefree' by Laurent Fignon, 'Cycling's Golden Age' from The Horton Collection, 'Col Mythiques Du Tour de France' by L'Equiqe, & 'Paris-Roubaix: A Journey Through Hell' from Velopress. We 'mix' it up with tasty treats from Quebec's Brasserie McAuslan; St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout & Scotch Ale mcauslan.com Guy & Richard share their favorite highlight of the past exciting cycling season. And, we both give our thanks to a very successful Movember ca.movember.com Richard rides in wearing Galstudio's 'Winter with the Gentleman' Cycling Cap. Buy this cap & many more at galstudio.ca Enjoy our last ride of the season. Merry Christmas everyone! | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoStage 11: | On Stage 11: It's Movember and we're sporting our 'staches for a worthy cause. ca.movember.com/?mospace/?913812/? It's a retro ride back in time as Guy presents a famous moustache rider of the mountains & Richard shows his favorite eighties 'stache sprinter. A blast from the past: Guy reviews 'Kelly: A Biography of Sean Kelly' by David Walsh. Richard presents an old time favorite cycling book, 'The Fabulous World of Cycling.' And Guy mixes up the perfect after ride drink. We're proudly wearing Galstudio's cycling caps: the Ventoux & Cima Coppi galstudio.ca Richard talks about his Marinoni Restoration and check his blog for updates cyclingart.blogspot.com/?search/?label/?Marinoni%20Restoration Sit back & enjoy our Movember classic ride! | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoStage 10: | On Stage 10: We're Belgium bound, Guy reviews Joe Parkin's newest book, 'Come & Gone' & 'Dog in a Hat' from our friends at velopress.com We have a last marvel at Philippe Gilbert's Tour of Lombardy. Richard has an eighties cycling surprise. We talk about the upcoming mountainous 2011 Tour de France & Giro d'Italia routes. And, have a season ending review of our favorite riders. We're wearing two of Galstudio's fine handmade winter cycling caps; the Bobet & Condorito. galstudio.ca And, it all goes down perfectly with the fine Belgium beer stellaartois.com & the classic video, youtube.com/?watch?v=TjFHcN_UwDE Enjoy! | 1/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoStage 9: | On Stage 9; A French theme is in the order as we both wear one of the eighties most iconic cycling caps. Richard has his book review on Laurent Fignon's revealing book, 'We Were Young And Carefree.' Guy introduces the fine book, 'The Spring Classics,' from our friends at velopress.com We get into the exciting Autumn Classics; Giro dell'Emilia, Paris-Tours & Giro di Lombardia. We go post Worlds and share our insights of the God of Thunder down under, over the Rainbow. And, we smooth it all out with a tasty Alsace beer biereboris.com Cheers! | 1/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoStage 8: | On Stage 8; we re-cap this years exciting Vuelta. Guy has two reviews: The premiere issue of 'Paved' Magazine & 'Canadian Cycling' Magazine. Then we re-cap the two spectacular UCI ProTour Races in La Belle Province; Qu?bec City & Montr?al. And, we look forward to this September's World Road Championships in Geelong, Australia and throw in our favorites. Here's a hint: Richard shows us Galstudio's Flandrian Cycling Cap galstudio.ca Guy sports his La Francaise des Jeux Cycling Cap. To top it all off we celebrate with a very unique beer from Toronto millstreetbrewery.com Enjoy all! | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoStage 7: | Stage 7: We go crazy for the Tour de France with Richard's review of the French magazine, T?l?rama hors s?rie: 'La Folie du tour 1903-2003'. Laurent Fignon. Introducing Galstudio's newest galstudio.ca ; 'Lombardia & Galibier Winter Cycling Caps. This month's inaugural UCI ProTour Races in Quebec City & Montreal. protourquebecmontreal.com/?en/?event-qc/? And, in honor of the two races we sample une p'tit bi?re Qu?b?coise! Pull up a chair & enjoy the ride! | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoStage 6: | Stage 6's Spanish edition brings a taste for this upcoming & unique Vuelta. A TTT at night in Seville, six mountain stages, & the introduction of the Red Jersey. We talk about cycling's Ironmen. Guy's book review; ' Viva la Vuelta! The Story of Spain's Great Bike Race.' 'Grupetto Cycling Cap' by galstudio.ca The 'Weight of the Nation' tee from Garmin Transitions. And, we both get into a very 'Nasty habit IPA' from mt-begbie.com So, sit back, kick back with us & enjoy! | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoStage 5: | Stage 5's Special Tour Edition covers Contador Vs Schleck's 'Chaingate', Ryder Hesjedal's 'Weight of the Nation Tour', French Tour success, Julian Dean & Guy's new kit. We ride in the 'Slipstream Cream Ale' by phillipsbeer.com The 'Flandrian Cycling Cap' by galstudio.ca And, one of Richard's birthday gifts; a book review on L'Equipe's 'Cols Mythiques du Tour de France.' See how Sean Kelly goes up the Col du Tourmalet ...old school. facebook.com/?video/?video.php?v=1385695681554&ref=mf We have a question for our viewers, too. So put your feet up & enjoy! | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoStage 4: | We are Guy http:/www.le-grimpeur.net & Richard http:/cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer or two, all in our unique brand of humour. Stage 4's Tour Edition covers our love for the 100th anniversary of the Pyrenees. Our climb up our Tourmalet. Guy's book review on Richard Yates 'Ascent.' And a quick preview of 'Boy Racer' by Mark Cavendish from our friends at velopress.com Who will win the Green jersey? And, a special cocktail featuring a beer from bowenislandbeer.com Sit back & enjoy! Here's the official recipe: The 'Cadel Evans': A bit lightweight at first glance but actually has a surprising bite. 1. Fill a chilled pint glass half or two-thirds full with a strong lager or a pale ale. 2. Top up with the spiciest ginger beer you can find (for extra Australian authenticity, try Bundaberg). 3. Sip, enjoy, and ponder Cadel's fortunes in the Tour. This drink is perfect over a BBQ after a hot day riding in the mountains. | 1/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoStage 3: | We are Guy le-grimpeur.net & Richard cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer or two, all in our unique brand of humour. Stage 3's extended coverage includes a book review on 'Inside the Postal Bus' by Michael Barry. The 2010 Crit?rium du Dauphin?, Galstudio's new Polka Dots cycling cap galstudio.ca & two beers from Tin Whistle Brewing Company, Penticton BC tinwhistle.ca | 12/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoStage 2: | We are Guy le-grimpeur.net & Richard cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer, all in our unique brand of humour. Stage 2 covers; a book review on Blazing Saddles: A Cruel and Unusual History of the Tour de France by Matt Rendell. The 2010 Giro, Steve from empidog-empidog.blogspot.com & Hermann's Dark Lager from Vancouver Island Brewery vanislandbrewery.com | 12/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoStage 1: | We are Guy le-grimpeur.net & Richard cyclingart.ca passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer, all in our unique brand of humour. This Stage covers; a book review on John Wilcockson's World of Cycling from VeloPress, The 1988 Giro d'Italia Stage 14 & Red Racer beer from Surrey, Canada centralcitybrewing.com | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoThe Prologue: | We are a couple of guys passionate for bicycle racing and its history. Throw in a book review and to make it all go down smoothly we'll sample a special beer, all in our unique brand of humour. | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 28 Episodes |
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