For The Love Of Cycling
Episodes
NEVER STRAYS FAR: THE STREISAND EFFECT
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David tells Ned about Barbara Streisand, there is more talk about the Moon and some chat about the Hour Record as well. Plus: What's going on wit...
NEVER STRAYS FARL: THE TENUOUS ONE
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned is back from another trip to Ireland, David is back from Madrid. They talk about childhood. And there is another dream.The 2021 Road Book is avail...
NEVER STRAYS FARL: THE FIRST ONE
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned has just returned from Dublin and Belfast, while David has been to the fairground. Plus, Hitler's nephew and some stuff about the moon. Hoste...
NEVER STRAYS FAR: RELATIVITY
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned suddenly pod. They only find why as they go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: THE FINAL ONE
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned has a few senior moments, as David laughs. Other stuff, too. Farewell Sicily.These were the photos that Josh was talking about:https://www.theguar...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO DI SICILIA PART TWO
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Max Sciandri at a café, ecclesiastical architecture, judicial systems and a wet Paris Roubaix. That's it.email the show:[email protected] - we pa...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO DI SICILIA PART ONE
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned has been threatened by dogs, while David has to diagnose his sister's friend. Then they talk about Sicily and how UAE might be doing it all w...
NEVER STRAYS FAR: 2021 WORLDS FROM A SOFA IN GIRONA
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David sit next to each other and try and speak to Pete Kennaugh from a sofa in Girona while watching the World Championships from Girona with ...
NEVER STRAYS FRAJER: A ONE-OFF POLISH SPECIAL
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David are "live" in Girona, speaking to an audience almost exclusively made up of one Polish woman and her friend. Hosted on Acast. ...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE LAST ONE.
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David is called upon to analyse Al Murray's dream about Ned's plumbing. That's about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE NEXT ONE.
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned discuss breakaway surgery, handwritten notes. And Ned talks to the first trans woman TV sports pundit in history, about making history.D...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE DELAYED ONE.
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David apologise. Plus The Captain speaks.Please support our pod and sign up to the competition (at ZERO cost) for a chance to win stuff https:...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE THIRD ONE
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David lands randomly in England. Ned is in Wales. Will Bjergfelt is in a state of grace. Plus: grief with USB compatability.Enter the NSF Grand Prize ...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE SECOND ONE
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David (Damn their eyes!) are joined by BAFTA winning film director Mark Jenkin, as the Tour of Britain passes elegantly through Cornwall.Enter...
NEVER STRAYS FARTHING: THE FIRST ONE.
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned talks to Crosswinds Dan. David remembers his one Tour of Britain. But not in much detail. Plus, recorder music. It's a cracker.The Competitio...
NEVER STRAYS FANDANGO: THE CONFUSING ONE
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David no longer know what show they're doing, what it might be called, nor what it is about, really.The Competition: https://www.theroadb...
NEVER STRAYS FAHRRAD: THE FINAL ONE
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Auf Wiedersehen to the Deutschland Tour - as David and Ned discuss Nürnberg, Google and remember the career of another German sprinting Mar...
NEVER STRAYS FAHRRAD: THE THIRD ONE
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over a nice cup of tea, David and Ned talk about JS Bach, Jens Voigt, peloton politics and women's cycling clothing. CHPT3 Women Test Pilot progr...
NEVER STRAYS FAHRRAD: THE SECOND ONE
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tea is uppermost on Ned's mind, while David has news to impart: He actually watched the Vuelta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
NEVER STRAYS FAHRRAD: THE FIRST ONE
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A look ahead to the Deutschland Tour, a look back through its history and a little bit of Vuelta. The magic is real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
NEVER STRAYS FANDANGO: THE SECOND ONE
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David talk of Hamburg, Roglič and Valverde. Plus Schmetterlings, of course.www.chpt3.comwww.theroadbook.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
NEVER STRAYS FANDANGO: THE FIRST ONE
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David discuss the opening weekend's action, plus stained glass and cricket. Quite a lot of cricket, actually. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
NEVER STRAYS FAR #71 - TOKYO AND SUNDERLAND
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David continue to wrestle with upcoming show titles, then get massively overexcited about BMX and track. Plus David reveals hitherto unknown t...
NEVER STRAYS FAR #70 - Tokyo Olympics and stuff...
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David talk about the Olympics and how it has touched their lives in different ways. We said we'd do notes and we forgot what we they were...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: THE LAST ONE
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dara O'Briain is the special guest as Ned and David discover cricket and Pete reveals a hidden talent.CLICK HERE FOR THE ROADBOOK - https://www.t...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: THE FOURTH ONE
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A day later than they promised, David and Ned put dams to bed, talks Butterfly Theory with Pete, and chat with Alexei Sayle about Podcast Poverty.Cont...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: REST DAY 1
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MVDP, Cav, O'Connor, Pog etc but more importantly, hydroelectrics and commuting. Plus some psychotherapy from David, as Ned seems to have regre...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: THE SECOND ONE
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David have much to catch up on; football, wall-ball, dada...plus some more amazing bicycle riders dazzling us with their bicycle riding....CLI...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: THE FIRST ONE
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic and travel updates from Kent, loads about the racing in France, plus some science stuff. What's (not) to like? Hosted on Acast. See acast...
NEVER STRAYS FRANCE: THE PREVIEW POD
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The adventure continues. Ned guides David around South East London, while talking excitedly about the Tour de France which starts in a couple of days....
NEVER STRAYS FAR Pre-Tour Race Catch-up
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David catch up on the Tour of Switzerland, Tour of Slovenia, Tour of Belgium, Route du Sud. Those might not be the accurate names, yet the rac...
NEVER STRAYS FAR FROM GIRONA
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David are in Girona commentating on the Criterium du Dauphine in France for British television. They talk about the week-long race, and dabble...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: FINALE
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Giro is finished, and so the morning butterfly show flutters away with it. Ned and David have compiled some of the best bits from their three week...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 20.5
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final flutter of the Morning Butterfly show. Ned regales us with stories of the gladiator Caruso and David tries to keep his children ou...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 19.5
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seemon Yaatez is coming good. Bernal is in control, we think. Ned and David read some reviews. Switzerland, do we like it?CLICK HERE FOR WONDERFUL THI...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 18.5
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back and have two days of racing to catch up on. Some talk of T-shirts, and a lot of talk about Dan Martin. CLINK THE LINK HERE! Hosted o...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 17.5
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned remembers "The Doc". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 16.5
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No dreams for Ned. Although some biking on his rest day and discussion of a new climb for the Giro that promises to be very hard to ride up. Leave us ...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: REST DAY TWO
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Rendell joins Ned and David to talk about the Giro d'Italia... Ned regales us with his latest dream, we talk about Bernal and the weather.BU...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 15.5
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David discuss crashing, and the Victor. Also a bit on war memorials, and fascist symbolism, and the daily investigation into Ned's dream ...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 14.5
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David share and appreciate the Contador commentary. Zoncolan is done, Astana pull a Movistar. Another dream and some talk of Mars, the planet,...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 13.5
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David discuss flat stages, and today's hilly stage. Also Juliet's balcony and why it reminds Ned of King's Cross. Nizzolo is a ...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 12.5
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two gentlemen in Verona, well actually, it's just one, and it's Ned. David remains in fair Girona. That doesn't stop them discussing th...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 11.5
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned has a troubling dream, Remco has a bad day, or was it? Well it was, but we mean, WAS it? Buchmann attacks. Soler’s career highlight reel in 10km...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 10.5
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Tuscany, and ahead of what promises to be a magnificent race, David and Ned ponder the nature of the soul of the Belgian nation in the...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA REST DAY ONE
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David talk to Perry about bike racing, Wales, and music. CLICK THE LINKFIND PERRY HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 9.5
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David's gravelly tones add gravitas to the gravelly stage that was won in style by Bernal. Meanwhile he awaits a reply from Dan Martin and starts...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 8.5
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned is in Italy at the bike race. David is at home occasionally watching from afar. Every morning the two of them chat about the goings-on of the prev...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 7.5
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David talk about sprinting and less about the universe.CLINK LINK HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 6.5
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David talk about stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia. They also talk about entropy, Chinese explorers, Hungarian language, and some more about REMC...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 5.5
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to do not crashing. How to do no wind. How to eat octopus. And what happens when you discover the mountain you are standing on is actually hollow....
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 4.5
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday it rained at the Giro, and there was an overhill finish. Ned and David talk about it.HERE IS THE LINK WE TALKED ABOUT Hosted on Acast. See a...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 3.5
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David celebrate the success of Taco Van der Hoorn and also reminisce about Steele Van Hoff and his welding past time, and don't really ev...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 2.5
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a major creative break through Ned and David decide to label each episode as a half stage, therefore calming the brewing storm over whether it shou...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: GIRO D'ITALIA STAGE 1.5
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned discuss the difference between a TT and a prologue, as well as gladiators, hunting lodges, whether to call this stage 1 or 2, and of cou...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: PROLOGUE PREAMBLE
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned do the Giro d’Italia. After the post-presentation review we move on to the race preamble chat. We also discuss other stuff, like the K...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: PRE-RACE PRESENTATION REVIEW
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Millar and Ned Boulting begin their own grand tour of Italian morning shows reviewing the Most Beautiful Race in the World aka the Giro d'I...
NEVER STRAYS FARFALLE: PROMO
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A taster of what's to come, as David Millar and Ned Boulting reveal their limited edition daily podcasts from the 2021 Giro d'Italia. David ...
THE ROAD BOOK #35: 2020 is almost over. It hasn't been without incident. Ned and David take a bit of time to reflect.
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The racing season is over, and to conclude it comes the publication of The Road Book 2020 - the third edition, edited and published by Ned Boulting ce...
THE ROAD BOOK #34: Flanders, the Giro, the Vuelta - It's still all insane.
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David dissect a truly monumental Flanders. Plus we hear from two Matts at the Giro, Rendell and Winston - the DS who could be on the the brink...
THE ROAD BOOK #33: The wait is over. Ned's Sagan lunacy comes tumbling down as the the Great Man wins in Italy.
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections on a champion ride from the 3-time World Champion.Plus, a look back to Gent-Wevelgem, a look forward to Flanders, a little think about Mar...
THE ROAD BOOK #32: The Maddest Week. From Imola to Liège - the busiest schedule in history.
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More action than you can possibly keep track of, unless you're couchbound with a broken arm. Luckily, Ned is. David and Ned discuss the maddest w...
THE ROAD BOOK #31: In Praise Of Alaphilippe. A homage to the 2020 World Champion.
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned has dodged the surgeon's knife for another day and has used his time to read aloud Philippe Auclair's masterful and fulsome portrait of ...
THE ROAD BOOK #30: The End Of The Tour. It's Like Falling Off A Bike. Literally.
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last ditch drama at the castle, as David and Ned reflect on the end of a wonderful Tour and how Ned ended up in Lewisham hospital.Plus, an extended in...
THE ROAD BOOK #29: Dauphiné Stage Five. Drama to the end.
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David look back at Mountain Squash - a race that lived up to its name. Matt Rendell and Steve Cummings report from Lombardy, and we all draw b...
THE ROAD BOOK #28: Dauphiné Stage Three. The Winning Formolo.
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned show signs of race fatigue as the GC pack gets a minor re-shuffle and there's a splendid individual ride to admire from the Italian...
THE ROAD BOOK #27: Dauphiné Stage 2. The Tractatus Of The Summit Finish.
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a kilometre to go on the Col de Porte, there were a good dozen leaders left, including Porte.David and Ned love stuff like this. They salute the ...
THE ROAD BOOK #26: Dauphiné Stage One. Plus, Wittgenstein.
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever Ned and David are commentating remotely. These were their takeaways:Ned: A great day's racing in the very heart of France...
THE ROAD BOOK #25: The Dauphiné - "Mountain Squash"
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned's back in London. David's still stuck in Spain. From tomorrow their voices will meet in France, as they resume commentary roles for the ...
THE ROAD BOOK #24: 2020 Milano Sanremo Report
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned Boulting is in Sanremo. He takes us inside the pre-race buzz and transfers us to the finish line frenzy - he is our guide, and you'd have to ...
THE ROAD BOOK #23: From Siena to SanRemo and beyond. Ned and David post-lockdown re-boot racing
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned's passion for racing remains undiminished, his constant surprise at the mediocrity of a bike racing hotel is surprising. Meanwhile David sits...
THE ROAD BOOK #22: From Siena With Love. Cycling restarts.
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned's broken free and finds himself in Italy. David's been watching the telly. And finally we get to talk about racing again: Van Vleuten, V...
THE ROAD BOOK #21: David and Ned come of age and talk bookshelves.
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A thorough examination of Chris Froome's latest transfer gossip, plus Daniel Mangeas and enough literature to last a lockdown or two, as David an...
THE ROAD BOOK #20: Another Bloody Quiz
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks of lockdown, David and Ned reminisce, via the loose medium of quizzing on two wonderful stages of the best Tour de France in living ...
THE ROAD BOOK #19: A wonderful Paris Nice comes to an end, thank heavens.
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mixed feelings as Ned and David go their separate ways.Discount codes: POD15 www.chpt3.com NSF2020 www.theroad...
THE ROAD BOOK #18: Paris Nice Stage Five. Love in the time of Corona: a great stage, and an even greater idea.
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned review another unexpectedly good day's racing, reveal the Best Idea In World Cycling, and there's another little audiobook, an...
THE ROAD BOOK #17: Paris Nice Stage Four. It's time trial day. But on the plus side, we have an interview with Nairo Quintana's bodyguard, the wonderful Connor Swift.
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned salute Max Schachmann, the chess master. Has he got them in check mate? Yes, probably. But also, maybe not. Because the future is not kn...
THE ROAD BOOK #16: Paris Nice Stage Three - More wind but different! And Sagan almost wins but doesn't.
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Sagan special as Ned tries to back up his ludicrous prediction, and David has to listen to him reading from one of his books.www.chpt3.comwww.theroa...
THE ROAD BOOK #15: Paris Nice Stage Two (and there's more carnage)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The winds blow, the bordures bordure and Ned's predictions grow wings.Ned and David talk about the oft and aforementioned predictions regards cer...
THE ROAD BOOK #14: Paris Nice Stage One
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned are reunited in France* and begin the first of eight world class podcasts from Paris** and then Nice****Ealing**Ealing***EalingFor Free ...
THE ROAD BOOK #13: Unlucky for some. Matt Rendell joins Ned on the line, from quarantine in the UAE.
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and Matt discuss the ramifications for cycling of the Coronavirus, with Matt in lockdown in Abu Dhabi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
THE ROAD BOOK #12: Nairo, Remco, Pog, van der Haar and Yates all get repeated hat doffs - and we dive headlong into the history of Dave and Ned's much loved Park Run movement.
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at the welter of fantastic racing over the last week, as well as a fascinating insight into the mind of the creator of Park Run phenomenon...
THE ROAD BOOK #11: Our Man In Asia. Dave and Ned are separated by seven time zones, but remain in contact via the World Wide Web..
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A round-up of recent racing (already dated, because Ned couldn't find any WiFi - though the points are good ones), and then a special focus on As...
THE ROAD BOOK #10: Let 2020 rip! David and Ned chat Froome, Australia, Dogs, Yorkshire, Theatres and stuff
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ned is back from spending a few days with Chris Froome, and David has been watching the Tour Down Under (well, bits of it) Hosted on Acast. See acast....
THE ROAD BOOK #9: A bumper Xmas special, featuring Rendell and all sorts...
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ned and David have a little think about mismatching kits, Steve Cummings, the Vuelta and Marathon running, while Rendell tells us all about his holida...
THE ROAD BOOK #8: Steve Cummings has something to say.
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cummings talks to Ned about a difficult decision, and looks back on a prestigious career.Visit CHPT3 here.And discover the delights of The Road ...
THE ROAD BOOK #7: The Editor's Cut. A scripted review, lifted from the pages of The Road Book of a glorious year.
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With David otherwise detained, Ned reads from his Editor's Introduction which opens the 2019 Road Book, and looks backs on the best year on the r...
THE ROAD BOOK #6: A big bike race announces the route for 2020. It's going to be held in France, seemingly. And it finishes on the Plank. Plus there is Darts with Lionel Birnie.
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned turn their considerable attentions from Italy to the Tour de France 2020. And then there's a bit of straying. Obvs.Visit CHPT3 here...
THE ROAD BOOK #5: David and Ned continue their Italian voyage from the comfort of Spain and Lewisham, while Yoann Bagot, one day into retirement, talks about the awe he feels at the size of the universe.
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about Italy in the Autumn. Plus astrophysics (obvs) and theology. The latest transfer news gets a airing, all while we wait for the clim...
THE ROAD BOOK #4: David (in Catalonia) joins Ned (in Lewisham) and they talk to Matt (in Madrid) about Lombardia (Italy) and Films (Sweden)
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our first attempt at remote podding we take a look ahead to the final, wonderful block of European mainland action. Matt Rendell previews the Itali...
THE ROAD BOOK #3: David and Ned shout loudly about Mads - because....well, mads
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the Harrogate finish line, Ned and David are put through a mixture of emotion, including irritation and occasional boredom. But it ends with coloss...
THE ROAD BOOK #2: Ned & Dave stray unusually close (for them) to the Women's Road Race at the 2019 World Championships in Harrogate
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David and Ned hang out at the finish line of the Elite Women's Road Race, to follow events with a variety of guests, and a family perspective. Ho...
THE ROAD BOOK #1: Ned & Dave go rogue. In Yorkshire - in the Worlds - and in Space.
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode from the CHPT3 and The Roadbook sponsored channel - there will also be a series of interviews called THE NEXT CHAPTER, comin...