Bobby and Jens

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Bernie Eisel May 18, 2023

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Bernie Eisel now mixes his time between his role as an assistant DS for Bora Hansgrohe and a commentator for GCN... but before all of that he was a well respected rider in the peloton. His eighteen year career is probably best remembered for his partnership with Mark Cavendish and he shares his own views of that relationship, plus Bernie reveals the truth about Marc Madiot, how he came to run the grupetto, how he starred on one of Jens' darkest days, what really goes on in the sprint train and offers a radical solution to the ongoing issue of camera bikes in the peloton!

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Alison Jackson May 11, 2023

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Alison Jackson's explosive win in the Roubaix velodrome and her positivity in the immediate aftermath have made her a star of the peloton. But how did she pull off her incredible victory? Alison shares the view from her saddle as she secured the biggest result of her life and shares her positive slant on life with Bobby and Jens.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was Produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Allison Jones May 04, 2023

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Bobby and Jens meet team USA's flagbearer from the Rio Paralympics. Allison has decided that eight games appearances, 8 medals (including two golds) spread across two sports isn't enough - here this intimate chat as she prepares her comeback at a World Cup event in Italy. We hear about her similarities with Bobby, her shared hobby with both the boys and how she combined training alongside her academic work.

And if that wasn't enough - there's still her career as a top engineer for SRAM! You won't want to miss this chat

Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Levi Leipheimer Apr 27, 2023

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Bobby and Jens catch up with Levi Leipheimer from his snowy Lake Tahoe home. He reveals how he perfected his time trial position on the bike, his philosophy on training and what he thinks it'd be like to compete against the current generation of pros. Plus, he explains why his Gran Fondo survived the pandemic and what he thinks about the state of US cycling's gravel scene.... oh and Bobby reveals what happened to Jens when they both visited Lake Tahoe in 2004....

Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Dag Otto Lauritzen Apr 21, 2023

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Dag Otto Lauritzen became one of the peloton's most unlikely stars. Overcoming a horrific parachuting accident to make his way into the peloton. He earned a Bronze medal in the 1984 games and share the road with some of the sport's biggest names. In this enlightening chat you'll get a snapshot of his life including his relationships with other riders, the confusing way Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly spoke to each other and discover the A-lister who invited him in for a chat!

Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production. The show was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Jai Hindley Apr 14, 2023

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Only two Australians have ever won a Grand Tour. Cadel Evans earned yellow at the Tour de France in 2011 and, 11 years later, his compatriot Jai Hindley secured the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d'Italia. Bobby and Jens joined Jai as he prepares for his first Tour de France shot and discovers his thoughts on the spring classics, life in Andorra and his uber competitive junior career. Of course there's plenty to unpick in his incredible Giro journey - from final stage heartbreak in 2020 to securing the title in 2022. Plus here Jai's views on respect in the peloton, what makes a great teammate and what really happens in a team briefing.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Don't forget to tell us what you achieved since turning 27 by heading to @BobbyandJens on Twitter or Instagram

Toms Skujiņš Apr 07, 2023

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Bobby and Jens are joined by one of the hardest working, most durable and adaptable riders in the modern peloton. Toms Skujiņš is just as comfortable riding in the mountains of a Grand Tour as he is smashing through the cobbles in spring. In this week's podcast, Toms shares his views on growing up in his native Latvia, reveals his favourite training method and lifts the lid on what cyclist's really chat about in the bunch.

This episode of Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Oh and if you want to check out the Latvian Song and Dance event that Toms mentioned... here's a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYIgwyML7WQ

Michael Valgren Mar 30, 2023

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Michael Valgren reveals the incredible journey he's gone on since a career altering crash last summer. He shares with Bobby and Jens how his crash coincided with family hardship, pregnancy and illness; how his recovery is going and why he's confident he'll be back to his best soon. He reveals his surprising shared past with a grand tour winner and the surprising way he made his comeback to racing.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was edited by Tim Mossa and produced by Mark Payne.

Hannah Grant Mar 24, 2023

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Hannah Grant's path through the peloton is nothing short of unique. She pioneered a new relationship between cyclists and nutrition when she joined forces with Bjarne Riis and began her role as a full time cycling chef. Since then she's battled poor kitchens, difficult chefs and even the deserts of South America to deliver top food in unconventional settings. Hannah reveals all about her developing love for the sport, fending off rival riders and the changing relationship between athletes and their food! Hannah joined Bobby and Jens ahead of the release of her new book Grand Tour Cookbook 2.0... and Bobby and Jens listeners can get an exclusive 20% discount by heading to hannahgrant.com and entering the code 'bobbyjens'.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was edited by Tim Mossa and produced by Mark Payne.

Nicholas Roche Mar 17, 2023

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Bobby and Jens catch up with Nicholas Roche as he sets out on a gravel challenge across the USA. Joining us from a truckstop in Arizona he shares his thoughts on diet and sacrifice, falling out of love with the road captain role, dipping his toe into commentary, how he represented France as a young man, growing up in the shadow of his father Stephen Roche, becoming a DS and his relationship with his cousin Dan Martin.

Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.