Re-Cycle: The cycling history podcast

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Welcome to Re-Cycle, by Eurosport – a retrospective series on the most compelling, the most controversial and the most extraordinary riders and races in cycling history. Written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08/31/2021

Re-Cycle: Pippa York and the 'Stolen Vuelta'

In 1985 and 1986, mercurial climber Philippa York twice came one step away from becoming Britain’s first Grand Tour winner – only for a combination of bad luck, mismanagement, Machiavellian machinations and team alliances to thwart her. We remember how the Scot fell short of glory in controversial circumstances. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
08/26/2021

When Federico Bahamontes gifted the 1957 Vuelta to rival Jesus Lorono

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count when Federico Bahamontes blew a 16-minute lead to hand his big rival Jesús Loroño the yellow jersey on a plate It was one of cycling's bitterest rivalries and that fateful Vuelta 1957 took things to a new level. But there’s much more than there seems to a story that blends social, political, economic, sporting and personal conflict. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44 min
08/20/2021

When Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 title

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count the time Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 Vuelta. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil entered the 1962 Vuelta a España aiming to become the first rider in history to win all three of cycling’s Grand Tours. But the time trial specialist was beaten at his own game by his young teammate, who became Germany’s first ever Grand Tour winner. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
07/15/2021

When Floyd Landis did the impossible on the road to Morzine

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we look back on a ride that really was too good to be true. A day after handing the initiative to Oscar Pereiro for a second time following an implosion at La Toussuire, Floyd Landis turned the 2006 Tour upside down. Going clear on the first of five climbs 120km from Stage 17’s finish, Landis blew his rivals away with an unbelievable solo win in Morzine to revive his yellow jersey bid. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
07/06/2021

Eros Poli's historic Mont Ventoux attack: How some quick thinking, a little James Brown and a hot can of Fanta fired a giant to victory

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we’re riding with Eros Poli, a man famous for being the tallest rider in the peloton as well as finishing last in the Giro d’Italia, while also piloting Mario Cipollini to multiple stage wins. Then, on a sweltering day in the Tour de France, Poli went on the attack en route to Mont Ventoux. Here’s the story of how some quick thinking, a little James Brown and a hot can of Fanta fired a giant to victory up and over the Beast of Provence. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 min
07/01/2021

Abdel-Kader Zaaf: The trailblazing Algerian who rose above racism to outsmart and out-earn his legendary contemporaries

Sunstroke and a bottle of wine made Abdel-Kader Zaaf a household name at the 1950 Tour after he passed out on his bike then, in a daze, rode back towards the peloton. A year later, the Algerian trailblazer finished last after launching the move that ended the grieving Fausto Coppi’s bid for yellow. Felix Lowe remembers a man who blurred the lines between myth and reality, between patronising praise and casual racism. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
06/26/2021

When Rini Wagtmans denied Eddy Merckx to become the accidental yellow jersey

In the first of our 4-stage Tour run of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe tells the story of the accidental yellow jersey. Eddy Merckx’s bid to wear the Yellow Jersey from start to finish at the 1971 Tour de France was scuppered when his Molteni teammate Rini Wagtmans took the race lead by mistake on a crazy triple-split stage. Felix Lowe remembers a chaotic race at the height of Merckx Mania, when the Cannibal was pushed to his very limit by his great rival Luis Ocaña. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
05/27/2021

When Bartali beat Coppi and the Giro unified war-torn Italy in 1946

In this episode of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe turns back the clock to June 1946, just a few months after the end of World War II. A reduced field took to the start of the Giro d’Italia in Milan, with Italy divided and in turmoil. His career derailed by the War, Gino Bartali’s third victory in the Giro came 10 years after his first. But he had to battle hard to deny his former apprentice Fausto Coppi the Maglia Rosa by a margin of just 47 seconds, as their great rivalry came to a head. An epic duel between the legendary pair was just what Italy needed – but as these two men resumed their rivalry, another less renowned rider would emerge to become the unexpected hero Italy was searching for in its time of need. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min

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69 Ratings

If you cycle, you will love re cycle!

04/05/2023

Blair & Christopher

If I had to suggest one cycling pod, this is IT! So well done! I keep trying to figure out some way for it to continue. There are too many stories left to be told!!!
Keep hoping for more episodes

12/31/2022

miyataguy

What a gem! During a difficult time in my life, I listened to these episodes over and over. They were so well written, edited, and read that I became completely absorbed and forgot about how bad I was feeling. For that, I’ll be eternally grateful. Now I just wish you guys would make some more episodes. Just a thought, if you do make more, why not include some women’s cycling.
Captivating Content

03/18/2021

Rmarkcalvert

For those who wish to understand the underlying facts of some of the greatest races this pod has captivating content. Provides many of the back stories of the riders, and the teams, as they navigated the races.
My Favorite Podcast - Excellent

06/14/2020

yoga.aha

Everything about this podcast is good: the content, the concept, the history and the production. Thanks! Please keep them coming. Cycling is a fascinating sport.

Welcome to Re-Cycle, by Eurosport – a retrospective series on the most compelling, the most controversial and the most extraordinary riders and races in cycling history. Written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.