92. Phil Cavell. The Cycling Addiction.

A little surprise for those who have stayed subscribed to this podcast.  Phil Cavell, author of The Midlife Cyclist has followed the success of that book with The Cycling Addiction, an exploration of why people ar 'addicted' to their exercise and a discussion of whether this is harmful.  I released this as a video podcast on YouTube and thought I'd add it here too.  Buy the book here.

The world of Podcasts is changing, and I’m not sure I want this podcast to be part of that new world.  But don’t delete this just yet.BBC television now broadcasts the recording of its podcasts, such as the Uncloaked series that follows the Traitors TV show.Netflix has bought up some big names in Podcasting, because for them it’s relatively cheap.And there are just SO many podcasts out there, it’s hard to keep one going with the quality that’s now expected.  Particularly since almost every podcast is now on video.  When I started podcasting, exactly 20 years ago this year with SeaKayakPodcasts.com, the video element would be unthinkable.  YouTube was still small; now it’s the biggest player in Podcasting.  Spotify is close behind.And almost every celebrity has their own podcast.  They get the listeners.  And as a consequence they get the advertisers.  I don’t mind about either, none of my podcasts have ever taken advertising, and I know this is a niche listen.  But it’s getting harder to commit the time to it and still run the YouTube channel.  I have to pick, and I’ve picked the YouTube.  Video has killed the radio star.  I don’t watch podcasts, I listen to them.  That’s how I feel they work best, on a long drive or while walking the dog.  I can’t commit to something I don’t watch or  believe in.If some of my future videos lend themselves to becoming audio podcasts I will release them as such, so please don’t delete this from your podcast player just yet.  But don’t hold your breath for exciting new guests.Thanks for being a listener.  Bye... for now. 

Midlife Cyclist author Phil Cavell interviews cardiologist / cyclist Dr Nigel Stephens✅ Full older athlete series  👉 https://tinyurl.com/OlderAthleteVideos📘 Midlife Cyclist 👉  https://amzn.to/3YyIDuH (Amazon affiliate)👀 👉 https://nigelstephens.co.uk/👀 👉 https://philcavell.substack.com/👀 👉 https://www.cyclefit.co.uk/Video version https://youtu.be/SEnygjXGs8I

Midlife Cyclist author Phil Cavell talks about recovering from a serious heart event and how not to make the same mistake.Video Podcast on YouTubePhil writes more about this on SubstackBuy The Midlife Cyclist on Amazon  (Amazon affiliate)

Video of this podcast hereBuy Lootie's World Run here (affiliate)The fastest woman to run around the world.  825 days covering 40.5km a day and never got injured. Full story and video in one interview.

Dr Clarkson is an NHS cardiologist at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.  Our previous interview video had more than a million views.  This follow-up video podcast, a year later, has two parts.  In the first, Dr Clarkson outlines how we should all assess our own cardiac risks and explains more about the decision whether or not to take the drugs statins.  The second part is about returning to exercise after a heart attack or being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.This full interview is available as a video.  It is the source interview from which I produced two separate videosCardiac Risk Score and  Activity after atrial fibrillation (AF) or heart attack (MI)Qrisk3 calculator ➡️ https://www.qrisk.org

As a teenager Jude Kriwald cycled across two continents. Then he returned to a regular, normal life - job, partner, home, for ten years - but it wasn’t enough. So he headed to west Africa and documented his travels. He now helps others realise their adventure ambitions. Jude's Instagram Alone across Africa part 1 Alone across Gola Trailer Adventure Mentor Video podcast

After careers in the English and Danish health systems, Sally Walker works as a consultant on hormones and nutrition based on the island of Lanzarote.  She also gives talks at the sports resort Club la Santa where we stayed in December 2024.  As you’ll hear, she’s an advocate of older men using testosterone replacement therapy, particularly those who try to stay fit.  Personally, I’m much more cautious about the whole subject, but I did get my testosterone tested.  After listening to her talk on the subject we sat down and recorded this conversation which is available as a YouTube video and audio podcast at Always Another Adventure.  Video podcast https://youtu.be/OM5GIwvhtPASally Walker's linksYouTube  ▶︎ @sallywalker7505Website ▶︎ https://sally-walker.com/enInstagram  ▶︎ https://www.instagram.com/sally.walker_hormone.expert/Facebook  ▶︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063548799899

Runners and cyclists know that, as we age, we should do more strength training to protect our bones, ligaments and balance.  But what sort of training is best, and how to do it safely?  Those questions led me to Emma at Wolfhouse Gym near Fort William in the Scottish highlands.  As well as having a British record and world championship win, Emma has developed a specialism in coaching over 50s who want to handle the inevitable changes of ageing.  There's a video version of this podcast and a shorter video in the Older Athlete Series which includes Emma's demonstrations of many of the things we talk about here.Strength for older athletes: Video: https://youtu.be/tkQgbtrxEb8Video podcast: https://youtu.be/Ojli8D5WhPIWolfhouse gym: https://www.wolfhousegym.com/

World Bicycle Relief empowers people and communities through life-changing bicycles.  The latest version of their robust Buffalo Bike has two chains, two chain rings and a unique two-gear system to help people cope with heavy loads and rough roads of Africa.  WBR is a very special cycling-focused charity and one I’m happy to support.  On the banks of the River Thames, I speak to Ben Sadler, the Managing Director of World Bicycle Relief UK.  I get to ride their new buffalo, and make a sharp exit when the Thames decides our interview is over.World Bicycle Relief  https://worldbicyclerelief.orgInsight study https://worldbicyclerelief.org/idinsight/