The Amateur Hour

+60km/h, downhill, crash in the peleton, helicopter transport. A series of words no cyclist wants to be a part of. This was the scenario Will Celis found himself in twelve months ago. A huge crash at the PDCC North Dandalup handicap on the downhill run to the finish line, left Will unconcious and in intensive care in Royal Perth Hospital. What happens next needs to be heard to be believed, we were fortunate enough to look into his eyes as he told it and it definitely left a mark on us. Will is a remarkable man and a great mentor to many people he meets. His story of recovery, self reflection and reprioritisation of what's important in life has something for everyone. Take a quiet moment for this one. The Amateur Hour podcast is proudly supported by, and supports, Lakes Bikes Cockburn and Professional Whey.  Visit www.lakesbikes.com.au or say hello in-store at Perth's most impressive showroom, located on Beeliar Drive, Cockburn. A beautiful range of bikes and accessories awaits, as does a friendly and professional staff.  Visit www.professionalwhey.com.au for all your sports supplement needs. The purest and most complete range of protein powders, organic wholefood supplements and superfoods, as well as a proven range of sports supplements, can all be found at Professional Whey. Athletic performance and recovery needs to be fueled, especially as we as athletes age and continue to demand more from our bodies. Use the code "professionalwhey" at checkout to receive free shipping to an Australian address on your first order over $100.

We bring you two of the hottest talents coming out of WA (short for Where it's At)! With enough jerseys between them to start a clothing label, these Gen cXr's are shaping the landscape locally, leaving a cleat print on all 3 disciplines; cX, Road and MTB. Just like their generation, Tristan and Zoe are worthy of attention, especially now as they are entering adulthood ie... elite competition! Their formative years were shaped by fun loving, active families, who provided opportunities for them on two wheels, and it's this freedom approach that's keeping Tristan and Zoe grounded as the stakes climb higher. With some big events still to come in 2022 for these young stars, listeners will no doubt become invested in their futures as both reveal their determined, light hearted and lively personalities. The Amateur Hour podcast is proudly supported by, and supports, Lakes Bikes Cockburn and Professional Whey.  Visit www.lakesbikes.com.au or say hello in-store at Perth's most impressive showroom, located on Beeliar Drive, Cockburn. A beautiful range of bikes and accessories awaits, as does a friendly and professional staff.  Visit www.professionalwhey.com.au for all your sports supplement needs. The purest and most complete range of protein powders, organic wholefood supplements and superfoods, as well as a proven range of sports supplements, can all be found at Professional Whey. Athletic performance and recovery needs to be fueled, especially as we as athletes age and continue to demand more from our bodies. Use the code "professionalwhey" at checkout to receive free shipping to an Australian address on your first order over $100.

The 4Five+ Athlete Collective Incorporated is a West Australian-based not-for-profit association that focuses on education & research, positive role-modelling and support networks to inspire and support female athletes aged 45+ to maintain an active and competitive life, providing benefits for physical and mental health. 4Five+ want to positively challenge what you can do and what you THINK you can do, aiming to close the gap that exists in current science and the expectations of society around our demographic. Alastair and Craig sit down at Lyric's Lane, Maylands, with Deb Kempe, one of the founding members of the initiative, and talk through the genesis of 4Five+ and their aspirations for the future. THIS LINE OF THOUGHT IS A GAME CHANGER!!! Sit back and have a serious listen, this is the type of thing that changes the trajectory of your life for the coming years and improves your quality of life measures for years to come. Check out the 4Five+ Athlete Collective on Instagram and Facebook, then head over to their website at www.4fiveplus.org to find out more. Explore linked articles, apps, podcasts and websites all dedicated to improving your knowledge, health and fitness. The Amateur Hour podcast is proudly supported by, and supports, Lakes Bikes Cockburn and Professional Whey.  Visit www.lakesbikes.com.au or say hello in-store at Perth's most impressive showroom, located on Beeliar Drive, Cockburn. A beautiful range of bikes and accessories awaits, as does a friendly and professional staff.  Visit www.professionalwhey.com.au for all your sports supplement needs. The purest and most complete range of protein powders, organic wholefood supplements and superfoods, as well as a proven range of sports supplements, can all be found at Professional Whey. Athletic performance and recovery needs to be fueled, especially as we as athletes age and continue to demand more from our bodies. Use the code "professionalwhey" at checkout to receive free shipping to an Australian address on your first order over $100.

Want to know what’s happening north of Perth? Meet the Queen of the North! Alastair is treated to a chat with MTB Madam and Geraldton Cycling Academy OG, Marissa Drummond. Winner of the 2019 Mid West Sportsperson of the Year, Marissa shares her love of cycling and coaching, and what is achieved when a community unites together to overcome obstacles and provide pathways to our beloved sport. Listeners will not only be inspired by Marissa’s determination on the MTB, but also her enthusiasm for passing on life skills to the next generation in cycling. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, so does it take a community to raise a sport! To get your gravel fix this August signup to BackRoads 2022 and take in the stunning scenery of the Mid West https://backroadsgravel.com.au/ And for planning your next trip north with the trail bikes in tow, visit Chapman Valley for some off road adventure https://trailswa.com.au/trails/trail/chapman-river-geraldton

Meet Aussie Superbike racer Bryan Staring.....we did and boy were we stoked! From MotoGP, Supersport and Superbike racing, to MTB, road and gravel, Bryan takes anything with two wheels and rides the s##t out of it. He's a racers’ racer, and a friendly, humble guy with a tonne of passion. We look into his racing evolution and discover how riding and racing his bicycle launched his Moto career to new heights. One of the big guns of the Perth cycling scene, Bryan shares some of his favourite moments racing and his hopes for the future of the fast Perth bunchies. Follow Bryan on Instagram at bryan_staring_67 and watch some of those glorious Ducati videos, then pencil in the Joondalup Arena ride for your next fast Saturday bunchy. If you’re quick, you might see him there! Massive thanks to our sponsors Professional Whey and Lakes Bikes. Visit www.professionalwhey.com.au for all your protein and sports supplements needs. The purest products available at a great price! The online shopping portal at Lakes Bikes is found at www.lakesbikes.com.au head over for online shopping and delivery options, or visit the showroom store on Beeliar dve Cockburn outside of Gateway shopping centre. --- Interact with some amateurs…Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alastair-evans/message

Fire up the DeLorean and journey back to the 1980s and 90s. You're going to need a helmet and some quick spinning legs as we try keep up with Scotty Taylor and his recap of 20+ years racing BMX. From his early days digging out tracks on abandoned lots in hammy hill to designing and constructing courses for national and international races, Scott talks in detail about how he got into racing BMX at the local, national and finally international level. Set aside some time for this one and let Scott take you back to your childhood, or perhaps educate you on what was the original rad scene of bike racing. Enjoy Massive thanks to our sponsors Professional Whey and Lakes Bikes. Visit www.professionalwhey.com.au for all your protein and sports supplements needs. The purest products available at a great price! The online shopping portal at Lakes Bikes is found at www.lakesbikes.com.au head over for online shopping and delivery options, or visit the showroom store on Beeliar dve Cockburn outside of Gateway shopping centre.

On the SeVenth day at SeVen AM, the Great Gravel Lords invented SeVen. Prophets Craig Swaine and Alastair Evans seek divine intervention as they walk the winding road that leads to Nannup and the Trek UCI event that is SeVen. Four weeks out from race day, Craig, Alastair and Lakes Shop Owner Tony Baker, take listeners through their training journey as they prepare for the 125km and 3200m mammoth ride. Diaries post event are shared as we hear the lessons learned and achievements earned. If you haven’t attempted this special event yet, you can seek forgiveness by tuning in and dialling yourself in for next year’s edition. If you’re fresh off the epic day, seek solitude in the knowledge you were not alone in your suffering. Cheers and massive thanks to our episode sponsors Lakes Bikes in Cockburn https://www.lakesbikes.com.au/ and Professional Whey https://www.professionalwhey.com.au/ Checkout the back catalogue for more life changing episodes and we’d love if you could leave a rating or review on your listening platform.

World Meditation Day is this Friday 20th May, and so Amateur Hour regular and Fremantle Mind instructor Ali Milne steps in to offer a short meditation session with a cycling theme. Ali recently achieved his qualification and has started leading meditation sessions, and with the The Amateur Hour saw an opportunity to share with fellow cyclists some of the breathing and visualisation techniques that have worked so well for him. Any time we slow the pace of life down and practice meditation, we reduce stress, improve brain function and improve well-being. By adding some cycling imagery into the mix, you have the opportunity to transport yourself to some of your favourite memories. For more information on FremantleMind Inc. visit their Facebook page or to book a free Mindfulness session visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mindfulness-tickets-302626813947

While the legs are still sore from the beast that was SeVen, we chat with The Press Room podcast and MC from the TREK UCI World Gravel Event for 2022….Jethro Nagle. Jet briefly recaps his highlights of the day and some of the special stories to come out of it. He also gives an insight into what it’s like working with the AWESOME RideWA team for such an event. With a full length episode for SeVen in the works, here’s a chance to whet the appetite and relive some of the incredible gravel action from the weekend! Cheers and massive thanks to our episode sponsors Lakes Bikes in Cockburn https://www.lakesbikes.com.au/ and Professional Whey https://www.professionalwhey.com.au/ Checkout the back catalogue for more life changing episodes and we’d love if you could leave a rating or review on your listening platform.

Alastair and Craig pull up a stool at the uber cool Lyric Lane Underground for a chat and a beer with President of the Roues Chaudes Cycling Club Daniel O'Donoghue. We hear about the genesis of the club and the racing scene in Perth, talk about the opportunities and struggles faced by clubs in the current era and just what is needed to put the sport of cycling onto a more sustainable path for the future. If you are a fan and active participant of the cycling racing scene, or the sport in general, you must listen and get involved to keep these clubs around. Some advocacy for cycling as a sport is needed desperately in Western Australia, and this episode builds on the themes covered in "Peeling back PDCC" and "Chris Tallentire MLA" and really shines a light on just how precarious the situation really is. A massive thanks to our Season Three sponsors Lakes Bikes Cockburn and Professional Whey. Visit them online at www.lakesbikes.com.au and www.professionalwhey.com.au Also a massive thanks to Lyric Lane in Maylands for the use of their amazing venue, get on down for some live music, cool atmosphere and amazing food.