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Ride and Thrive

Ride and Thrive

By: Dave Shields Fitness
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 Cycling is an amazing way to support your physical and mental health. The aim of this podcast is to inspire you to get the most from being out on a bike. With training tips, workout ideas, kit recommendations and much more, subscribe for your weekly dose of cycling heaven!Copyright Dave Shields Fitness Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Skin-Tight and Confident: My Cycling Clothing Revelation

    Skin-Tight and Confident: My Cycling Clothing Revelation
    Jun 27 2025
    In this delightfully stretchy episode, we squeeze into the world of Lycra — that shiny, form-fitting fabric beloved by cyclists and feared by café-goers everywhere.

    I chat about what it means to wrap yourself in something that leaves very little to the imagination, and why people do it anyway (hint: it's not always about speed).

    I share the awkward glory of public spandex moments, the psychology of dressing like a Tour de France hopeful, and how Lycra somehow turns a casual ride into a full-blown identity. It's part fashion, part function, part midlife crisis — and all fun.

    Come for the Lycra, stay for the laughs — and maybe leave with a little more empathy for the guy ordering a flat white in cleats
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    17 mins
  • 5 Mistakes beginner cyclists make and how to avoid them.

    5 Mistakes beginner cyclists make and how to avoid them.
    Jun 22 2025
    I made lots of mistakes, some worse than others in my first 6 months of road bike ownership. Here I list 5 of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

    Stay tuned to the end for a bonus tip!

    Contact me: david@rideandthrive.co.uk

    How to perform a pre-ride check HERE

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    16 mins
  • What bike should you buy? Beginners edition.

    What bike should you buy? Beginners edition.
    Jun 22 2025
    If your just starting out on your cycling journey, buying a bike can be daunting...so many choices! I sift through the mud and try to offer a clear path for you to make an informed choice.
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    15 mins

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