Episode 8: Josh Quigley: the fastest man over 7 days, talking new R5 with Cervelo, and the best lube ever?

The road.cc Podcast

Episode 8 of the road.cc Podcast in association with Cervélo is probably our most packed yet!
Part 1 - From suicidal to world record holder: Josh Quigley on breaking the 7 day cycling distance world record
It’s a story that seems almost too remarkable to be true… and Josh Quigley ain’t done yet! The intrepid Scotsman talks to Jack and Dave about how he went from being suicidal to a multiple record holder in just seven years, with a number of hiccups along the way. Failed attempts to cycle around the world, horrific crashes and more have threatened to stop Josh in his tracks, but he just gets back up again. He now aims to join a pro team, and tells us why he thinks he will make it as an elite cyclist.
Part 2 – Mike Stead talks about his 5 star Silca Synergetic Drip Lube review
Why was a 30 quid bottle of lube worthy of a hallowed 10/10 road.cc score? Mike Stead explains in this summary of his recent review!
Part 3 – Cervelo talk bike tech and the brand new R5
What would bikes be like without UCI rules? Where do you start when designing a bike? Mat and George catch up with Maria Benson, Director of Product Management and Scott Roy, Engineering Manager from Cervélo, who give us a fascinating insight into what happens when one of the most recognisable bike brands in the pro peloton and beyond make a new bike. We also discuss Cervélo’s latest flagship lightweight road racer, the R5, in plenty of juicy detail.