For The Love Of Cycling
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For The Love Of Cycling is exactly what it sounds like. Four people obsessed with cycling. Ned Boulting has spent decades narrating the drama from the commentary box, bringing the stories of the peloton to life, spotting the moments others miss and putting words to the madness. David Millar knows that madness better than most. A former pro who raced at the very top and brings a sharp, unfiltered view of how the sport really works. Pete Kennaugh brings the view from inside the bunch, a former Team Sky road captain who’s ridden through the chaos of Grand Tours an...
Episodes
- Surprise Sprint Winner & Jaco Gets His Fried Pizza 🍕 | Giro d'Italia Stage 6
Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri recap Stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia, highlighting Davide Ballerini's unexpected sprint victory. The episode also looks forward to the next mountainous stage and includes a Peter Sagan impression.
- Wrong Turns, Crashes & Comebacks: Arrieta vs Eulálio | Giro d'Italia Stage 5
Stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia saw a wet and challenging day. Giulio Ciccone fought to save his maglia rosa, while Igor Arrieta and Afonso Eulálio battled for the stage win, experiencing crashes and taking wrong turns before Arrieta ultimate…
- Movistar set BLISTERING PACE on the first big climb | Giro d'Italia Stage 4 Breakdown
Movistar set a high pace on the first major climb of the Giro d'Italia's Stage 4, causing riders to be dropped and affecting the general classification. Egan Bernal was notably dropped, raising questions about his Giro ambitions.
- UAE Fall Apart! What happens next at the Giro? | Rest Day Breakdown
On the first Giro d'Italia rest day, Ned Boulting, David Millar, and Pete Kennaugh discuss UAE Team Emirates' GC options after a crash, speculate on Jonas Vingegaard's stage targets, and review the performances of Jonathan Milan and Paul M…
- PHOTO FINISH! & Adam Yates CRASHES OUT | Giro Stage 3 Breakdown
Adam Yates and Jay Vine abandon the Giro d'Italia after a crash. Paul Magnier secures his second stage win. Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri analyze the events from Sofia.
- Brutal In Bulgaria: Crash, Drama & Jonas Attacks | Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 2 Breakdown
Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri review Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, which featured a significant crash and an attack by Jonas Vingegaard. They discuss the implications of these events for the general classification battle.
- Dramatic Sprint Finish! | Giro d'Italia 2026 Stage 1 Breakdown
Ned Boulting and Jacopo Guarnieri provide commentary and analysis of Stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, including a discussion of the sprint finish, a crash, and various race events. They break down the action from their perspective in the…
- THE BIG GIRO D'ITALIA PREVIEW
Ned Boulting, David Millar, Lizzie Deignan, and Pete Kennaugh preview the Giro d'Italia 2026. They discuss predictions for the race ahead of Stage 1, with Ned Boulting in Bulgaria.
- NEVER STRAYS FON: BENIN, PART ONE
This episode, titled "NEVER STRAYS FON: BENIN, PART ONE," features Ned's experiences at the Tour du Bénin. It is part of the "For The Love Of Cycling" podcast.
- NEVER STRAYS FON: BENIN, PART TWO
Ned completes his lap of Benin. A Latvian listener hears the German National Anthem.
- NEVER STRAYS FAR EAST: ADVENTURES IN HAINAN
Ned travels to Hainan for world feed commentary duties. The episode also touches on the hosts playing darts.
- NEDER STRAYS FAR: LIMBURG
Ned travels to Limburg to cover a cycling race. The episode is intended for listeners to enjoy before watching the Ronde.
- NEVER STRAYS NOCTURNE: IT'S BACK!
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned speaks with James Pope regarding the return of city centre racing to London.
- NEVER STRAYS FLANDERS TO WALLONIA: OPENING WEEKEND FOR THE WOMEN
Ned discusses the cycling action from the Omloop, Hageland, and Samyn races. The episode features appearances from Charlotte Kool, Miles Davis, Ali Jackson, Elvis, Millie Couzens, Anna Henderson, and Elynor Bäckstedt.
- NEVER STRAYS NATIONALS: FROM MANCHESTER TO THE UAE
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, the hosts discuss Manchester, the UAE, and personal updates. The episode covers the team's current locations and activities.
- NEVER FELT SO COLD: PROVENCE IS A BEAUTIFUL LIE (PART 2)
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling features interviews with several professional cyclists and other guests, including discussions centered around the Mont Ventoux area in Provence.
- NEVER STRAYS MAR-SEILLE: TOUR DE LA PROVENCE, PART ONE
Ned revisits Marseille for the Tour de la Provence and catches up with Thomas Voeckler. The episode details the cold and wet weather conditions experienced during the event.
- NEVER STRAYS TOON: A LITTLE BIT OF SUMMER AMID THE WINTER'S GLOOM
Ned visits Newcastle to interview Harry Pearson regarding the Tour de France. The episode also mentions available podcast merchandise.
- NEVER STRAYS MALLORCA PART TWO: WHAT'S A SPRINT COACH?
Ned Boulting interviews Marcel Kittel and a young cyclist raised in Mallorca. The episode also features Rob Hatch discussing pronunciation.
- NEVER STRAYS MALLORCA PART ONE: IT PISSED DOWN
Ned meets Pete, Alex, and others at Challenge Mallorca for the first part of a series about the event. The episode also includes promotional information for AG1 and NSF Live In France.
- NEVER STRAYS RAJ, PART 2: POINTY STICKS, BROKEN TRACKS AND NICK OWEN
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned visits a disused velodrome, discusses bird identification, and reflects on the history of free-to-air Tour de France television coverage.
- NEVER STRAYS RAJ: A CYCLING PASSAGE TO INDIA
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned reports from India during the Pune Grand Tour, marking the first part of his coverage. The episode also includes a call for listener support for the upcoming NSF Live In France.
- NEVER STRAYS FROZEN: PENGUINS AND POSTBOXES
Ned interviews the marketing manager of Never Strays Frozen near the South Pole and discusses listener registration for NSF Live in France.
- FOUR WRIGHTS DON'T MAKE A WRONG: FRED EN FAMILLE
Ned discusses cycling and family in this festive episode featuring Fred, Brian, Becca, and Phile Wright.
- NSF DOES ROOM 101: LIZZIE UNLEASHED
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned, Lizzie, Pete, and David play a game of Room 101.
- UNSTOPPABLE: THE NEW POGOGRAPHY BY ALAN MCGRATH
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling focuses on Tadej Pogačar, along with brief mentions of Crystal Palace and Glastonbury. Host Alan McGrath discusses the cyclist in this installment of the podcast.
- THREE MEN AND A MIC: AND A GUEST
Ned, David, and Pete meet at the Rapha Café in London to discuss Team Amani. The episode also includes a request for support for the upcoming NSF Live in France event.
- PETE RETURNS: A TRIP BACK IN TIME
Ned and Pete visit Quarrata, where they encounter an old friend. The episode also features Giuseppe Verdi.
- TEAM BONDING AND CHRISTMAS THEMES
Lizzie, Pete, and David reminisce about team bonding trips while Pete prepares for the Christmas season. Additionally, Ned coordinates travel arrangements and encourages support for Live in France and the People's Book Prize.
- POD WITHOUT PORTFOLIO: TWO RACES AND A SURPRISE GUEST
Ned speaks with Pete and David about the TDF 2026 route, while also receiving a message from Lizzie. The episode includes information on an AG1 offer and a call for support for a live event in France.
- AN ITALIAN AUTUMN: BEHIND THE SCENES IN PIEMONTE AND LOMBARDIA
Chat Stephens joins the podcast to discuss an Italian autumn in Piemonte and Lombardia. The episode also includes a call for listener support for a live event in France.
- FROM ILKLEY TO YORK: ON THE ROAD WITH LIZZIE AND NED
Ned and Lizzie discuss their shared travel schedule while on the road from Ilkley to York. The hosts also promote their upcoming live show in France and current sponsorship offers.
- ORCHESTRAL MANOUEVRES IN FRANCE: PARIS-CHAUNY
Ned Boulting reports from France while covering Paris-Chauny, featuring insights on riders such as Arnaud de Lie, Pete Kennaugh, and Arnaud Démare. The episode also includes a call for listener support for the Live in France event.
- THE HILL CLIMB AND THE HOUSE GUEST
In this episode, Ned prepares for the NSF Hill Climb, experiences a difficult bike ride, and welcomes Emily Chappell as a guest. The episode also includes a call to register for Live in France.
- LEWISHAM - AMSTERDAM: PART TWO
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned visits an old friend during a difficult ride against a headwind. The episode also includes a call to register for live events in France and an upcoming hill climb on October 18th.
- LEWISHAM - AMSTERDAM: PART ONE
Ned begins a slow journey from Lewisham towards Amsterdam in this episode of For The Love Of Cycling. The host also encourages listeners to register their support for a live event in France.
- TOUR OF BRITAIN. STAGE SIX: KILLER WALES
Lizzie, Marty, Ned, and Geraint discuss stage six of the Tour of Britain in Wales. This episode marks the final installment of the series.
- TOUR OF BRITAIN: STRAGE FIVE: TUMBLING FREE
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain, described as the queen stage.
- TOUR OF BRITAIN MEN: STAGE FOUR. PICK 'N' MIXING METAPHORS
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers Stage Four of the Tour of Britain men's race in Shakespeare country and includes a discussion about David Beckham.
- TOUR OF BRITAIN MEN: STAGE THREE. "ILLUCINATING" BEDFORDSHIRE.
Ned Boulting reflects on Stage Three of the Tour of Britain Men, which took place in Bedfordshire. The episode includes show sponsor mentions.
- TOUR OF BRITAIN MEN: STAGE TWO. THE NAME GAME
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers stage two of the Tour of Britain men's race, featuring Cavendish and a guest appearance by Elizabeth Deignan.
- TOUR OR BRITAIN MEN: STAGE ONE. SUFFOLK, SO GOOD.
Ned visits Southwold for the first stage of the Tour of Britain. In this episode, he also introduces two new staff members to the NSF team.
- SALVADOR DAVID: A SURREAL DAY AT THE VUELTA
Ned joins David and Archie at the Vuelta for this episode of For The Love Of Cycling.
- NEVER STRAYS FRINGE: TWO DAYS IN SCOTLAND
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, Ned recounts his recent travels in Scotland, which include encounters related to Donald Trump and Cadel Evans. The episode also features promotional information for bike insurance and support for…
- POST TOUR CATCH UP: A SUNNY SUNDAY RIDE
In this episode, Ned goes for an eight-kilometre bike ride and discusses cycling. The episode includes mentions of sponsors and promotional offers.
- TDF STAGE TWENTY ONE: TADEJ'S YESTERDAYS
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers the conclusion of the 21st stage of the Tour de France and mentions Tadej Pogačar. The episode also includes promotional messages for various cycling-related services.
- TDF STAGE TWENTY: PETE'S CAPITAL CITY REVIEW
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers the journey to Paris for the final stage of the Tour de France. The host also shares information regarding sponsorship and newsletter sign-ups.
- TDF STAGE NINETEEN: ESCAPE FROM LA PLAGNE
In this episode of For The Love Of Cycling, the hosts cover Stage Nineteen of the Tour de France, featuring the ascent to La Plagne. The discussion includes reflections on the race as well as logistical updates from their trip in France.
- TDF STAGE EIGHTEEN: DAG OTTO'S CAR AND OSCAR ONLEY'S DAY
This episode explores stage eighteen of the Tour de France, covering the escape from Courchevel and the performance of Oscar Onley. Additional segments include David's diary entries and information on podcast partners.
- TDF STAGE SEVENTEEN: FROM THE EQUATOR TO THE NORTH POLE
This episode of For The Love Of Cycling covers stage seventeen of the Tour de France, detailing a rainy day in Valence and the resulting sprint.