Meet the new CEO of Bicycle QLD
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In this podcast, we're talking to the newly appointed CEO of Bicycle QLD (BQ), Professor Matt Burke, a prominent Australian academic specializing in transport, planning, travel behaviour and Urban Development, bringing a depth of experience to his role as CEO of BQ, the leading voice for community riding in Queensland with over 12,000 members. Matt has LED numerous projects in collaboration with Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council and some international partners. His research often informs policy and infrastructure, especially in urban environments. But most importantly, Matt is a...
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The cycling bunch, where “Are you ok” gets asked very day.
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Dan Williams is a Tech Whisperer (nerd) with a leading ASX listed company. He is a part time comedian and a dedicated road cyclist. Only 48 hours after being invited to join a local cycling group for a ride, Dan was hooked and had purchased a new road bike and a full kit of lycra. Dan has never looked back. Dan talks about the freedom on a ride, the freedom to allow conversations with ride buddies to "go where they need to go". It's different to talking with work buddies says Dan. "I'm not concerned that I'm going to get a letter from HR because of something I have said. There is a...
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Cycling, Community and Empowering Women
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Our special guest is Bronwyn Victor, well known in the Brisbane cycling community and beyond. Bronwyn has road racing experience, competing at an elite women's lvel and until recently, Bronwyn was a Director at Planet Cycles, a well-known cycling retailer in Brisbane. Her career blends health sciences, education, and retail, but in this episode we talk about how cycling can bring community engagement and support women's empowerment. Bronwyn is the chair of Brisbane QLD's Sisters of the Saddle Foundation. The foundation organises major cycling events to raise funds for charitable causes. Last...
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Why a mature age cyclist would ride hard
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We all like to celebrate the efforts of our cycling heroes, Cadel Evans's Tour de France win, Stuart O'Grady's and Matt Hayman's Paris -Roubaix wins but there are Herculean efforts to be found in every bunch. There are stories of cyclists nobody has heard of who have demonstrated the same grit and determination. Our special guest in this episode is Tony Nastasi, a retired real eastate agent. Tony has a fascinating relationship with Bicycle Australia's 'Peaks Challenge', Australia's premier gran fondo, 240km, 4500m of climbing in the Australian Alps. To succeed you must complete the ride in...
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From Languishing to Flourishing
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Some might describe it as a midlife crisis, call it what you may but at the age of 40, our guest on this weeks episode, Ashley Bennallack, turned his life around. Personal loss and grief lead to a realisation that he was overweight, unhappy and drinking more than he wanted to. Ashley was languishing. We talk about how he moved on and is now flourishing and helping other men find better health and wellbeing from cycling. Ashley's email - Ashley's website -
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Cycling Is Not Another Task, It's A Lifestyle
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The first thing you note about our guest for this episode, Emily Hilton, is just how much is going on in her life. Even with all the businesses, juggling family responsibilities, a successful corporate career, volunteer roles and fundraising activities, Emily manages to get still get on the bike. We talk about why it is so important and how she manages it all. Emily's links:
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Cycling and Better Mental Health
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In this episode I speak to Tracey Rainford, an Executive Coach Consultant. She is a mental health and wellbeing professional and passionate cyclist. We talk about how and why cycling contributes to better mental health. Tracey will give you a clear rational for why you should spend your hard earned cash on a quality bicycle. Thank you so much Tracey for joining me! Nourish2Flourish Knights of Suburbia MY CYCOLOGY LINKS
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Episode 1: Rob Dean's recovery from an 'off'
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Rob crashed while descending, he was seriously injured, rushed to hospital, spent months in recovery. It's something all cyclists think about.....would we continue to ride after the trauma of serious injury. Well Rob got straight back in the saddle. Rob talks about why getting on the bike again was so imporatnt to him, his wifes response and his recovery.
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Welcome to My Cycology!
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info_outlineWe all like to celebrate the efforts of our cycling heroes, Cadel Evans's Tour de France win, Stuart O'Grady's and Matt Hayman's Paris -Roubaix wins but there are Herculean efforts to be found in every bunch. There are stories of cyclists nobody has heard of who have demonstrated the same grit and determination. Our special guest in this episode is Tony Nastasi, a retired real eastate agent. Tony has a fascinating relationship with Bicycle Australia's 'Peaks Challenge', Australia's premier gran fondo, 240km, 4500m of climbing in the Australian Alps. To succeed you must complete the ride in under 13 hours. I've completed the ride successfully three times but my story is pretty ordinary, Tony's story however, is extrodinary.