Meet Sabine Bird. Endurance athlete, coach and community volunteer with Veris Cycling. Born to explore and push boundaries, Sabine discovered endurance riding back in 2013. So began a love for a sport which has taken her around Australia and overseas to New Zealand and America. With a supportive partner and have-a-go approach to life, Sabine has found the perfect sport to complement her active mind and in the process, bring others into the journey. * Getting sore from training? Strengthen your body with Pilates. At ‘Relax Smart Pilates’ you can increase your flexibility, strength and alignment. All of which contribute to injury prevention and improved performance. Find Relax Smart Pilates on Facebook/Instagram and book a private session (value $60.00) in August 2020, to receive a second one half price. That’s two one hour sessions for a total of $90.00. Contact Lonneke at Relax Smart Pilates to take advantage of this special offer [email protected]

William Celis returns to tell us about all things cycling! He shares his favourite racing stories, bikes, local and world tour cyclists, providing insight all the time into how his mind operates in such an unpredictable and challenging sport. With a fun Q&A segment at the end, you’re going to love hearing how this BMX legend throws himself into the sport of cycling! * Getting a sore back from training? Strengthen your body with Pilates. At ‘Relax Smart Pilates’ you can increase your flexibility, strength and alignment. All of which contribute to injury prevention and improved performance. Find Relax Smart Pilates on Facebook/Instagram and book a private session (value $60.00) in August 2020, to receive a second one half price. That’s two one hour sessions for a total of $90.00. Contact Lonneke at Relax Smart Pilates to take advantage of this special offer.

My Lakes Bikes teammates join me to preview, and later review the first two races of the Winter Road Series here in Perth. We look at tactics, predictions for grades A & B, and some tips for nutrition. * Getting a sore back from riding? Strengthen your muscles with Pilates. At Relax Smart Pilates you can increase your flexibility, strength and alignment. All of which contribute to injury prevention and improved performance. Find Relax Smart Pilates on Facebook and Instagram and mention the podcast to get 10% off your first private session.

Meet Cate Wray. Cyclist and Crankin Wheel Women co-founder. Cate’s story is one of resilience, tenacity and self-belief. Growing up in Gosnells the youngest of four siblings, she learned quickly to fight for her place at the table. A talented swimmer before leaving school at 15 for hairdressing, Cate wanted to be the best whilst also maintaining her independence. Facing a series of setbacks as an adult, Cate rediscovered her zest for life through hard work, love and support, and a responsibility towards those close to her. Finding cycling was the icing on the cake as Cate regained her competitive edge, and found a way to empower both herself and others.

How do you complete 16 Ironman triathlons consecutively?! Fremantle legend Shane Clarke opens up in this episode, sharing with listeners his love for exercise; including family in the journey every step of the way, and how the right mindset can bring about great success, yet also longevity in what can be a demanding sport.

Meet Will Celis, a Colombian born BMX rider who competed for his country on the world stage. Hear about growing up in a third world country, following your dreams despite horrific setbacks and giving back to a sport that you love.

In this episode, we tune into the story of Danny Savage and his sporting career to date. With snippets from his canoeing days for Great Britain, family life and the move to Australia, his horrible cycling crash and missing Tour of Margaret River, coming back stronger than ever before, you’ll gain an insight into one of the most competitive athletes out there. I hope you enjoy this first instalment of The Amateur Hour.

Hosted by cycling enthusiast Alastair Evans, The Amateur Hour is a laidback, interview style podcast that aims to share stories of local athletes from Perth, Western Australia. It’s hoped that by gaining an insight into the lives and personalities of athletes from a variety of sports will inspire listeners to achieve their individual goals, while building a sense of connection with the local sporting community. Enjoy!