Herne Hill Velodrome - The Track League Podcast

Ian Parkinson
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The Herne Hill Velodrome podcast is for everyone who wants to know more about track cycling and this incredible and historic venue in south east London. Whether you’re a seasoned track cyclist or are curious about what goes round the oval, we talk you through the races and riders. Hosts Phil and Swanny also discuss why Buddhists are wrong about cycle racing, the increasing housework prowess of World Tour Cyclists, why wearing a bright yellow helmet can make you go faster, and the importance of red socks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. May 12

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 13

    A slightly different podcast for you this time - a touch of culture alongside the normal updates on leagues and ratings. What are the links between choral music and cycling? Favourite English cathedral? (Ely, Coventry and Liverpool (x2) make the podium). Who described HHV as 'church without the God?'. And could we really have a singing lapboard? Regulars Matthew 'Swanny' Swann and Phil Wright are joined by A-Cat and newly-turned vet Adam Nelson, and Jonathan Mayes - keen cyclist and CEO of the Cathedral Music Trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Mar 22

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 12

    Just a couple of weeks to go now before the biggest and most anticipated event in the bike racing calendar. Not Paris-Roubaix, the opening of the Herne Hill Velodrome Wednesday Track League. Regulars Swanny and Phil Wright are joined by Simon Tucker and Feodora Rayner - respectively the new chairs of the charitable HHV Trust and the Friends of Herne Hill Velodrome. And what was expected to be a gentle look-ahead to the coming season covers some deep subjects - including the role of the chairs, the logistics of resurfacing the track, bike thefts and security measures - and death. Worth 45 minutes of your time, especially if you can work out how many times the dreaded phrase 'wonderful community' is used. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 07/15/2025

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 11

    We’re half-way through the season already and podcast regulars Matthew Swann and Phil Wright are joined by two special guests for this women’s racing-themed edition. Linda Wiljaars is a long-time stalwart of Women’s League A’s and Wednesday night C’s, and Sorrel Allen is brand new to track racing - and bikes in general. Plus, a round-up of Vets and Youth racing and Phil’s adventures on the TdF. And don’t miss Linda’s casual name-drop of her childhood racing opponent, or Sorrel’s frankly weird coffee porridge tip.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 05/25/2025

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 10

    Back once again by popular demand (i.e one person expressed an interest on WhatsApp.) Hosts Matthew Swann and Phil Wright are at a windy HHV to talk through the first month of Wednesday night track league, and the early rounds of Vets and Womens leagues. More detailed coverage of Womens League coming in the next episode, along with a proper look at Speed League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 09/17/2024

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 9

    It’s the most anticipated reunion since the Gallagher brothers, and much cheaper. The return of the Herne Hill Velodrome Track League Podcast. Regulars Swanny and Phil Wright are joined by HHV’s own Flying Doctor, top sprinter Izu Chukwulobelu. It’s all here - The South London Grand Prix, Speed League, Spin To Win, Sheona’s Sparkly Sequin race and much much more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 05/05/2024

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 8

    Five weeks into track league season and regulars Swanny and Phil are joined by a special guest - Holly Jones, the ‘Flying Neurological Anaesthetist’ (try saying that after a few Bianca Road beers). Holly’s currently sidelined by collarbone problems (don’t listen to this podcast while you’re eating, some of the details are a little disturbing) but has been keeping a close eye on the racing. The trio consider some of the important questions in life - can you really be accused of sandbagging if you don’t actually win? How great is it to see Flora Perkins bossing the Vuelta Feminina, and which young HHV regulars beat Katie Archibald in a trackstand competition? And Phil goes philosophical on the mindfulness of racing.  DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE SOUTH LONDON GRAND PRIX 13/14 JUNE AT HERNE HILL VELODROME Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 02/16/2024

    Herne Hill Velodrome - The Track League Podcast (Episode 7)

    Track League is coming! Very soon. Along with a whole season of brilliant local, national and international racing and events at your favourite London velodrome. Vets League and Womens League are back - but with a couple of exciting tweaks - along with the new Speed League. Plus Open meetings, Team Champs, National Derny Championships and the return of UCI International racing with the South London Grand Prix. HHV Racing Supremo Katharine Potsides joins Matthew Swann and Phil Wright to discuss all this and more - including whether The People’s Republic of Herne Hill Velodrome can stake a place on the 2024 Olympic Medal Table.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 10/09/2023

    HHV Track League Podcast - Episode 6 - The End of The Season

    First, an apology. Our live podcast in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the HHV Pavilion was a big success, with Phil and Swanny’s season round-up and interviews with Velociposse’s Katherine Fodor, Joseph “The Murminator” Merman, local hero Flora Perkins and Olympic rower turned top-flight trackie Charlotte Hodgkins-Byrne. But digital gremlins meant the last two guests were not recorded in a usable form. So, apologies to Flora and Charlotte - we’ll have them both on the podcast again as soon as we can. Until then, enjoy this shortened version where we finally reveal the worst-kept secret of the year - who’s behind the Instagram meme-fest HHV Sh*tposting.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Herne Hill Velodrome podcast is for everyone who wants to know more about track cycling and this incredible and historic venue in south east London. Whether you’re a seasoned track cyclist or are curious about what goes round the oval, we talk you through the races and riders. Hosts Phil and Swanny also discuss why Buddhists are wrong about cycle racing, the increasing housework prowess of World Tour Cyclists, why wearing a bright yellow helmet can make you go faster, and the importance of red socks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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