How did Tomáš Bábek experience his career as a track cyclist? What advice would he give to today's fellow cyclists? And what are the specifics and trends of track cycling in recent years? We talked about this and more with the former track cyclist, current manager, and one of the prominent figures in Czech cycling of the recent history.

Czech cyclists Vojtech Repa and Karel Tyrpekl have decided to end their careers as professional cyclists at the age of 23. Vojtech had just completed his first Spanish Vuelta, while Karel was competing at the UCI continental level. Why did they hang up their bikes at such a young age?

Do cyclists belong in Prague? And how to deal with its often-mentioned hilly terrain? Vít Ježek, CEO of the bikesharing company Rekola, taught the residents of Prague to ride pink bicycles. We talked, among other things, about the lack of cycling infrastructure and the increasing aggression on the roads.

Martin Velits is a former professional cyclist from Slovakia who, together with his brother Peter, founded the cycling apparel brand Isadore 10 years ago. What led both brothers to professional cycling and then to their joint venture in a highly competitive industry?

Obsession with ultra distances was the theme of our livetalk show at the Isadore pop-up in Prague's Kolovna. An ultra bikepacker Livia Stofilova, ultracyclist Martin Soucek, and the three-time world team time trial champion and co-founder of Isadore, Peter Velits, came together to talk about long-distance cycling.

You don't have to be one of the best cyclists in the world to be a regular at the Tour de France. You just need to be the absolute top photographer in the world. Like Markéta Navrátilová, one of the few photographers who covered La Grande Boucle from the saddle of a motorcycle 25 times.

We met Radek Patrák, the organizer of all twenty-four editions of the North Bohemian Malevil CUP, to talk about how he managed to turn a local MTB marathon into a traditional race event of international renown.

Leopold König is the only Czech cyclist who has managed to secure a top ten finish in the Tour de France, Giro, and Vuelta. However, his health issues intervened, and his cycling career ended. He transitioned into the role of a director and organizer of road races in the Czech Republic, elevating them to the pro level.

Zdeněk Štybar, one of the best Czech cyclists of all time, began his cycling career on the cyclocross track, where he excelled before achieving great success on the road. During an hour-long, powerful interview, we discussed his recent unlucky seasons and his plans for the future.

Michal started riding years ago to lose weight. And this year, he is on the road on his full-suspension bike, fulfilling two dreams at once – to cycle 7,500 miles from Brno to Singapore and to get down to his desired weight.

 

Listen to our interview with Tim Ahnsorge, a 3D printing expert, avid cyclist, and custom bike builder. We discuss 3D printing's future role in the cycling industry. This podcast was recorded live in English at the Kolektif Berlin Bike Fair.

Rostislav Posker is the co-owner of Kolovna Koncept, a cyclist and visionary who is constantly expanding the portfolio of Kolovna services. Recently, Kolovna has been preparing for the expansion of urban micro-mobility.

Martin Souček is an amateur cyclist who decided to combine his love for cycling with charity. For several years, he has been organizing a cycling challenge that helps disabled children get special bikes.