The Fredcast Cycling Podcast

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #16 (For the week of May 1, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on the Tour de Romandie, ProTour Standings, Giro d'Italia Preview, Ullrich Will Ride the Giro, Saul Raisin Update, BVI Challenge Race, Volunteers Needed for Collegiate Road Nationals, New T-Mobile Jerseys, and much more! Following the news, a commentary on Fred-dom, Jeff's Review of the Garmin Edge 305, New and/or Notable on the Net, Four Upcoming Rides, and some Shout Outs. Plus podsafe cycling music from Black Lab.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #14 (For the week of April 24, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on the Tour de Georgia, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, updated ProTour rankings, a preview of the Tour of Romandie, Update on Saul Raisin, Celebrating Earth Day on a Bike, OLN vs. Versus, and Discovery Embarks on the Race to Replace. Following the news, I have stories on how to avoid driving your car into the garage when your bikes are on the roof, iPod Routing Software, the Garmin Edge, and three upcoming rides. Plus podsafe cycling music from Clear Blue 22

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #14 (For the week of April 17, 2006) - Included in this week's news are stories on Saul Raisin is out of the coma, results from Amstel Gold, Fleche Wallona and Tour de Georgia, Info on Jan Ullrich and George Hincapie's injuries, Return of the Wal Mart case, Bicycle Day and more. Plus, more on cycling as therapy, the new thefredcast.com, citations for changing traffic lights?, and The Cape Epic ride. Plus podsafe cycling music from Matthew Ebel.

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #13.5 - I am on yet another business trip and the portable mic won't work! In the meantime, check out the web site for the new design and the new forums! A new episode is coming soon!!

THE FREDCAST CYCLING PODCAST #13 (For the week of April 10, 2006) - In this week's episode of the fredcast, there are way too many crashes for my taste. Included in this week's news are stories on Saul Raisin's coma-inducing crash, George Hincapie's injury-induced two weeks off, results from the Circuit de la Sarthe and Paris-Roubaix. Plus, USA Cycling takes a pass on the Junior Pan Am Championships, SRAM takes a leap, Timbuktu goes the way of Apple Computer, and more. After the news, I'll bring you information on bike riding as therapy, a couple of upcoming rides, an idea to help you have shorter waits at red lights, and a new cycling podcast.

The FredCast #12 - IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: Boonen Repeats at Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix Coming This Weekend, UCI and Grand Tours Reach Agreement?, Ullrich's Knee Problems Persist, Shimano Announces New XTR Group, Waiting Lists for Road Nationals, Armstrong Doping Doctor Gets Reinstated, World Anti-Doping Agency Threatens Its Own Inquiry into Lance, Pilots Ride Across US To Commemorate 9/11, OU to Reimburse Grad Student for Destroying His Bike. IN THIS SHOW'S FEATURES: Cold weather cycling tips, Daylight Saving Time is Here!, Review of Gel-Bot, Sea Otter Classic Preview, Upcoming Urban Bike Rides. PODSAFE CYCLING MUSIC: Ride by The Velmas. PROMO: Pedal Radio

After a brief (ahem!) hiatus, The FredCast is back and in a new time slot! Look for the FredCast to be produced on Monday nights from now on. In this show’s news: Race results from Paris-Nice, Tireno-Adriatico and Milan-San Remo, Discussion of the ProTour calendar and the upcoming Tour of Flanders, Floyd decides to skip the Giro, Heras and Hamilton news, USA Cycling hires a Director of BMX, Road Nationals registration opens, Nashbar and Performance trainers get recalled, Lance Armstrong to drive the Indy pace car?, and is SRAM readying its new road component group? In the features section: Announcing a new schedule for The FredCast, a wrap-up of the Solvang Century, gMaps Pedometer web site, and a couple of corrections. Plus, don’t forget to e-mail me with your suggestions for the topics in the FredCast forums.

This week's show features cycling news from all over the world, a review of Gleukos Performance Drink, and a quick mention of Weight Weenies. IN THIS SHOW'S NEWS: Paris-Nice is underway and Floyd is in the lead, Wal Mart families want a new trial, Japanese team eyes the TdeF, USA Cycling approves new helmet standard, Armstrong-Simeoni defamation case is underway, Taipei bicycle show, 2006 National MTB Series gains UCI approval, Coasting Living magazine names top 10 bike rides, Brew Racing will teach you how to build your own frame, Sugoi Dirt Series schedule for 2006, and This Bike is NOT a Pipe Bomb. IN THE FEATURES SECTION: A review of Gleukos, mention of Weight Weenies, Solvang Century, and the Cape Argus Pick n Pay ride this weekend.

This week's show features cycling news from all over the world and a special report on the inaugural Tour of California. In this show's news: The Tour of California, Gilbert wins Omloop Het Volk, UCI Mole Leaks Lance Armstrong Doping info, BP MS150 Reopens Registrations, George W. Bush's Cycling Accident Report, Fidel Castro Gets a Merkcx, Drunk Australian Cyclists, and a cool comic strip. In the features section: On-the-spot reporting during the Tour of California fron Gregg of Side Effects Productions.

This week’s show is coming to you from The Land of Jan (Ullrich, that is) . . . Germany! I am here on a business trip and had time for a short podcast this week. Sorry, in advance, for the awful audio. I only had so much room in my luggage, so the microphone and mixer were left at home. In this show’s news: The Tour of California starts Sunday, the UCI says NO to the Grand Tour Trophy, Was a cyclist killed by her iPod?, OLN announces this year's schedule of cycling telecasts, It's National Bike Wise Week in New Zealand, and is it okay to drink and ride in South Dakota? In the features section: Audio comment from Eric at the Wieler Journal podcast, a few brief words about my initial experiences with the Garmin Edge cycling GPS, are you having problems with the last two episodes?, and a couple of shoutouts.

In this show's news: Tyler Hamilton loses his doping ban appeal, Roberto Heras plans to appeal his doping ban, Wal Mart found not liable for kids' bike injuries, and a new 10-week adventure cycling event to travel from Paris to Dakar. In the features section: Promo for a cycling podcast by kids, part 2 of our series on How to Train for Your First Century, and a couple of shoutouts.

On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling including final results from the Tour of Qatar; The Wal Mart bicycle suit goes to the jury; The Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team; Lance and Sheryl Split; Bode Miller says he was mis-quoted by Rolling Stone; and much more! Part 2 of "How to Train for your First Century" is postponed for a few days, but you will find a listing of excellent calendar sites along with shoutouts and podsafe cycling music.

On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling including spoke failures, handlebar stem advisories, Eddy Merckz's Tour prediction, Discovery's 2006 team lineup, Bode Miller accusing Lance Armstrong, a rocket bike and more! This week is also part 1 of a two-part feature on training for and riding your first century. Finally, an update on the other Fredcast, The FredCast on the MacCast, shoutouts to those who sent great e-mails, voice mails and comments, and, as always, podsafe cycling music.

On the show this week: News and views from around the world of cycling, an interview with Emily Metzloff, a wrap-up of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach Century, voice mail from listener Torv, info from Shaun in South Africa about HUGE cycling events, a question about someone else who wants to have a podcast called Fredcast, shoutouts to those who sent great e-mails, voice mails and comments, and, as always, podsafe cycling music.

After a brief holiday hiatus, The FredCast returns with news from around the world including Tyler's last appeal. Also in this show a brief featurette on some new thoughts about the Garmin ForeRunner, cycling with an iPod (or other MP3 player), and an upcoming century. All that, plus new podsafe cycling music!

This is the new and improved, extended re-mix version of The FredCast episode 2. This one should make more sense now that it has been re-edited! In The FredCast Episode #2, I will bring you a variety of cycling news from around the world as well as the first annual FredCast Holiday Gift Guide. Also included in short tip entitled, "Don't Rush," as well as a great PodSafe cycling tune.

Welcome to the first episode of The FredCast. In today's show, I introduce the FredCast, describe a Fred, give you some background on me, read the latest cycling news, review a web site about indoor training, provide a product review of the Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS, and play podsafe cycling music. Enjoy the ride!