Pedal Asia Podcast

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 9

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:09:27 PST

This week we go a little further afield and talk about how cycling is changing life in Bangladesh, the rather peculiar Tour of India, women riding in Japan and most importantly we go and visit the 2nd Cycle Speedway Japan event in Central Tokyo. It was a cold but fantastic day and the boys have become converts to this slightly mad way of getting around a very small course (most of the time) on two wheels. Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 8 - Japan Cup 2012 Special

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:24:52 PST

Bumper issue from the Japan Cup 2012, We have a long interview with Legend Robbie McEwen, CyclingIQ's Cam Whiting and a race wrap up from Gav. It was a great day with pro cycling as it should be, all about the racing and surprisingly free of Lance's dark shadow.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 8A: CYCLE MODE 2012

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:14:54 PST

After a long time away this week the boys go to Cyclemode 2012 and talk to some of the exhibitors and give their take on the event and bicycle consumer shows in general.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 7

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:29:56 PDT

This episode we talk world champs, nasty goings on at the Tour of China 1 and 2, bicycle number plates, lanes and a 7 year old legend who is riding the length of Japan. An inspirational story.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 6

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:22:10 PDT

This month Byron goes on another rant about cycling laws in Japan, we wander of into helmut talk. We wrap up Asia's olympics on the road and on the track, visit the Pedal Day festival in Tokyo and have a chat with Mike Rice - Japan rep for new commer Neil Pryde bicycles. Gavin was surprised this legendary name from sailboarding are in bikes these days but Mike is living the dream of combining his love of bikes with a pay day. A great chat with a lucky guy. This week is very Japan focussed but over the next few months we going Asia wide.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 5 Olympic Special

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:02:22 PDT

This episode the boys go over Asia's Olympic hopefuls in all the cycling disciplines. They give their very uneducated views on all the events and the chances of any medals on the road, track, bmx and Mountain bike courses.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 4

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:58:01 PDT

After a brief hiatus we have a bumper episode including Byron going off on a rant about Tokyo bike laws, chat about asian success at the tour, cycling in Taiwan and Gavin's little cycling sojourn around the tropical paradise that is Bali, Indonesia. We also have a chat with Mio Yamada about the Cog-Way Shikoku Discovery ride coming up in Western Japan at the end of Summer. Its a big old episode and lots of fun. Enjoy and stay safe on the bike.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Podcast Episode 3 and a half

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:09:29 PDT

This is a short little half episode that doesnt warrent a full new episode title but we just wanted to let everyone know we are still alive and kicking. Things have been very hectic for both of us lately but what we do have though is a great little audio piece by Byron from the Suginami Bicycle Festival from Tokyo. Enjoy and listen out for a full episode soon.

Listen Now!

The Super Tour of Japan Episode (Pedal Asia Episode 3)

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Thu, 31 May 2012 06:20:30 PDT

Episode dedicated to all things Tour of Japan. Wrap up and interviews with Genesis rider John Lovelock and support staff Greg Nunn, James Machin domestic rider and all round fan of Japanese cycling and Abeki Ryoji of Champion Systems - official supplier of race kit for the tour. Loads of info and some real insight into asian pro cycling. It's our best so far so enjoy.

Listen Now!

Pedal Asia Episode 2

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:08:37 PDT

In this bumper episode we have innovative cycling programs from Korea and Malaysia, an interview with Beijing cycling guru Shannon Bufton, our new Sounds of cycling in Asia feature, and we talk with Lee Rodgers - RTS rider who gives us a first hand account of last weeks truly eventful Tour of Korea.

Listen Now

Pedal Asia Episode 1

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:47:31 PDT

In our first episode we discuss Malaysia's efforts to improve cycling infrastructure, and India's failure to do so. Gavin interviews Sara Carrigan, Olympic cycling gold medalist, and we give you an overview of the UCI Asian Tour featuring a preview of the upcoming Tour of Korea.

Listen Now!

Coming Mid-April 2012

pedalasiapodcast@gmail.com (Byron Kidd & Gavin Dixon) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:57:28 PDT

Launching in April 2012, the Pedal Asia Podcast is a joint project between Tokyo based bicycle lovers, Byron Kidd (Tokyo by Bike) and Gavin Dixon (The Japan Show Podcast), which aims to entertain and inform you with news, information and stories about cycling in all its forms from around Asia.