The Fredcast Cycling Podcast

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #32 (For The Week of September 4, 2006) In this show's news: The Vuelta a Espana so far; The Tour of Britain; The USA Pro Cycling Championships; Status of Christophe Brandt; Tyler's Woes Continue; Cops Finish Charity Ride; Cancer Patient Finishes Ride Across USA; and more! In the feature section: A personal appeal for Multiple Sclerosis; Listener Mail; Upcoming Rides; Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Different by New London Fire

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #31 (For The Week of August 28, 2006) In this show's news: Results of the Eneco Tour of Benelux; The Vuelta a Espana; More Info to be Released in the Operacion Puerto affair; Basso Grilled by Italian Authorities, Belgian Cyclist in Comal; Police Cyclists Killed in Accident; Bicycle Ambulances; and more! In the feature section: The listeners sound off on Floyd Landis and Doping; Plus, we have a winner for the VDO cycle computer (brought to us by VDO Cycle Computers and Ibex Sports). Podsafe Cycling Music: Haven by Fissure

This is the first episode of my newest podcast: The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast. The first episode of The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast included David Bernstein from The FredCast Cycling Podcast, Larry Barker from the crankk Podcast, and Carlton Reid from Bike Biz Magazine and Cycling News and Views Podcast. Among the topics we discussed: Floyd Landis and Doping; Petition About Drug Testing and Doping in Cycling; Tyler Hamilton Wins Mt. Washington Hill Climb; Sponsorship Problems; The Daniel Cadden Affair; The Fifth Motoring Directive in the EU; Are motorists mad at cyclists?; Lawrence, KS, says no to bikes for younger children; Promos from our individual podcasts.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #30 (For The Week of August 21, 2006) In this show's news: Results of the Eneco Tour of Benelux; Upcoming ProTour Events (including the Vuelta); More Names to be Released in the Operacion Puerto affair; Floyd Landis' father-in-law commits suicide; Petitions; Tours and Teams Lose Sponsors; Jan Ullrich under Investigation in Switzerland; Marion Jones Tests Positive for EPO; and Tyler Hamilton Wins Mt. Washington. In the feature section: Creating Elevation Profile Maps; Cyclogs ride logging site; and Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Surf Babe by Alamantra

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #29 (For The Week of August 14, 2006) IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: San Sebastian Results; Lance Tells Floyd to Keep it Down; T-Mobile to Use New Drug Test; Saul Raisin Update; Race to Replace Results; Richard Virenque Hurt in Alpine Fall; Use the Road, Get a Fine; and more! IN THE FEATURES SECTION: The FredCast Store is Open; Cameron's Story; Getting a Bicycle Fitting at The Bicycle Ranch; Upcoming Rides; and Shout Outs. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: Sirens by The Void

For August 9, 2006 In this show's news: Jens Voigt wins Tour of Germany; Floyd Landis on The Tonight Show; and an MS150 Cyclist Gets Forced Off the Road. In the feature section: The FredCast in local newspaper article (CLICK HERE); VDO cycle computer to be awarded to random audio commenter (must submit comments about the Floyd Landis scandal by 11:59 pm PDT on Sunday, August 13); and don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting Award July 28 - August 11!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #28 (For The Week of August 7, 2006) In this show's news: Tour of Germany results so far; The next ProTour events; Floyd Landis Doping Scandal; Pereiro Says He is the Tour Champ; Swiss Doctor Says New Tests Needed; Former Racer Says Everyone Dopes; Cyclists Safer in Phoenix After Capture of Sniper Suspects; Fixie Cyclist Gets a Ticket; and more. In the feature section: Setting the record straight on Landis; Listerner Mailbag; How to Listen to the Archives; Upcoming Ride in Ohio; Review of LiveStrong Portland; and Dopes Suck. Podsafe Cycling Music: All in On The Big Blind by Full Minute of Mercury. Don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting Award July 28 - August 11!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #27 (For the week of July 31, 2006) For The Week of July 31, 2006 In this show's news: Floyd Landis Tests Positive for Testosterone; Record-holding Runner Tests Positive Too; Astana Riders Cleared; Leipheimer Moves to Discovery for 2007 Season; Tour of Deutschland; Vattenfall Cyclassics; Frankie Andreu Fired; London Mayor Wants Bicycle License Plates; Girls Gone Wild Bus Hits Cyclist. In the feature section: The proper care and feeding of Road Rash; Flip4Mac for Intels Available; Shout Outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: The Ride by Sean Mormello. Don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting Award July 28 - August 11!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #26b (For the week of July 24, 2006) In this show's news: Tour de France 2006 Wrap-up; New ProTour Rankings; Ullrich Fired by T-Mobile; Riders Moving to New Teams; Lance to Ride RAGBRAI; Nuns Chase Thief on Bikes and more! In the features section: Review of Polar s725x; Why Doping Ruins Sports; Cycling in Hawaii; Maps and Mapping Programs; and more! Podsafe Cycling Music: Last Night by Stingray. Don't forget to vote for The FredCast for a People's Choice Podcasting Award July 28 - August 11!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #25b (For July 20, 2006) In this show's news: This is a short show, so we're just going to discuss the Tour de France up through Stage 17. Go Floyd! In the feature section: What's up with the Lion?; Bents on the FredCast; David gets interviewed by The Michigan Cycling Podcast; SRM Live Telemetry from Le Tour; and RAGBRAI is coming! Podsafe Cycling Music: Crowe Jam by Charlie Crowe

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #25a (For July 17, 2006) In this show's news: A very brief update on where we stand with this year's Tour de France. NOTE: Expect another episode of The FredCast in the next 24-48 hours.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #24 (For the week of July 10, 2006) SPECIAL: Nominate The FredCast for a Podcasting Award! In this show's news: Le Tour through Stage 8; Grand Tours and the UCI Are At It Again!; Only 30% of Operacion Puerto Doctor's Patients were Cyclists; L.A. Times Article on Lance and Doping; Floyd Landis is Facing Hip Surgery; Felt Recalls MTBs; Police Protecting Cyclists; and The FredCast is Featured on The Podfinder Podcast! In the feature section: 'Bents on the FredCast on Safety; A Listener Review of BRAG; Track the T de F on Google Earth; Jane's Appeal; Listener Mike on Heat Exhaustion; Polar/VDO Interference?; Upcoming rides and events; Shouts outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Longboard Flamejob by The Delstars

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #23 (For the week of July 3, 2006) In this show's news: The Tour de France is underway!; News from the Prologue through Stage 3; More News and Thoughts on Doping; Garmin delays Mac Support; a new hour record; and more. In the feature section: 'Bents on the FredCast; PocketPC program for tracking Le Tour; Tour de France viewing guide; Watching cycling.tv on an Intel-based Mac; Update on FredCast listener's AIDS LifeCycle ride; When to replace a helmet; Upcoming rides and events; Shouts outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Independence Day by Jesta

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #22 (June 30, 2006) - In this show's news: Ullrich, Basso and others not allowed to race the Tour de France; Results from the Tour of Switzerland; Tyler gets to keep the gold medal; Shimano and Specialized issue recalls; and much more. In the feature section: Quick review of my vacation; 'Bents on the FredCast; Charger for Edge 305; Discussion on frame materials; Palm program for tracking Le Tour; Upcoming rides and events; Shouts outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Las Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle by Charlie Crowe.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #21 (For the week of June 12, 2006) - In this show's news: Results from the Dauphine Libere and Tour of Switzerland; Drug Scandal widens, PowerBar Donates to LiveStrong; Timbuk2 Supports Film Festival; Tragedy at the Sierra Century; and more. In the feature section: A new segment: 'Bents on the FredCast; Tour de Nez needs you; Listener response to my question about Astana; More on elevation map creation; Upcoming Rides; More on rear-mounted bike carriers; Shouts outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Lost at Sea by The Well Wishers

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #20 (For the week of June 5, 2006) - In this show’s news: Armstrong cleared of doping charges, Dauphine Libere results, preview of Tour de Switzerland, Simoni faces the music over Giro/Basso comments, Liberty Serguros becomes Astana Wurth and more! In the feature section: Listener Helen on cycling as therapy, Review of Mountain Bike Maintenance and Repair DVD, Fantasy Tour de France, YouTube Bicycling Videos, and a couple of shout outs. Podsafe Cycling Music: Ocean by Zach Ashton

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #19 (For the week of May 29, 2006) - In this show's news: A new doping scandal rocks the cycling world, Ivan Basso wins the Giro d'Italia, Results from the Volta Catalunya, Ullrich & Riis make their TdeF predictions, Apple and Nike partner on performance hardware, and much more! In the feature section: How to create elevation maps without a GPS, Matt Troxler pushes silver, Cycle2Max site, activebody.org, four upcoming rides, and a bushel of shout-outs! Podsafe Cycling Music: Guess She's Right by Sonny Combs and Kitty Cat Rodeo

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #18.1 (For the week of May 15, 2006) - In this show’s news: Results from stages 4-9 of the Giro d’Italia, Allesandro Petacchi’s Knee Surgery, Tour of Catalonia, Bike to Work Week, Wednesday is LiveStrong Day, Schwinn Bicycle Carriers Recalled, Mammoth Race Moved to Sonoma, Tour d’Afrique Finishes, and a Canadian Cyclist is Attacked by a Bear. In this show’s features: VDO Cycle Computer Review, Sprocket Gear T-Shirt, and the Bicycle Trip Planner. Podsafe Cycling Music: Rocket Science by Brain Buckit

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #18.5 (For May 22, 2006) - A family emergency (all is well now), a new computer (yeeha!) and too much business travel (blech!) have finally caught up with me. Expect your regular FredCast in just a few days. Thanks for your patience and understanding!!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #17 (For the week of May 8, 2006) - In this show's news: Results from the first three stages of the Giro d'Italia, Info on riders who have dropped out of the Giro, feuding Belgian politicians, Update on the condition of Saul Raisin, Moving the US MTB Nationals, Trek Recalls Anthem C helmets, the Ride of Silence, Stampeding Elephants, and much more! In this show's features: More on Caribbean cycling, and the AIDS/LifeCycle 2006. Podsafe Cycling Music: The Groove by Audiopharm