Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

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Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby AUbicycles » Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:39 pm

This may be of interest cycling forum regulars interested in knowing a little more about Bicycles Network Australia, how it started and why it started... and where it is headed.

I was invited by Felicity Dales from the Victorian based Body Torque (custom cycling wear) as a guest in the All Torque Cycling & Triathlon podcast. Previous episodes have included Stephen Hodge, Shane Miller (GPLama), Hugo Davidson (knog), Matt Keenen and Rupert Guiness.


Podcast: All Torque Episode 54 - Christopher Jones with Felicity Dales


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Topics include:
- My Background
- Principles of Bicycles Network Australia
- Australian Cycling Forum overview
- E-Bikes and Cargobikes
- Cycling in Europe compared with Australia

Listening options include Apple Podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify and it can also be heard directly on that page and downloaded. There is also a shortened transcript.

Christopher


If you listen - don't forget to make a comment or like as the Podcasts provide great insights into different cycling personalities and the positive reinforcement also helps drive more interviews.


And finally, a word on Body Torque - the business has been operating for 30 years and they have some contemporary off-the-shelf cycling kits and also do custom cycling wear for teams and clubs. I have not worn the kit yet myself though we have reviews in the pipeline and if you are planning some team kit, give Felicity a call and get a quote.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:44 pm

Am going to listen to this when I get back in from my ride. Please everyone, no spoilers.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby P!N20 » Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:21 pm

10speedsemiracer wrote:Please everyone, no spoilers.
Chris is actually a bot.

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby jasonc » Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:49 pm

P!N20 wrote:
10speedsemiracer wrote:Please everyone, no spoilers.
Chris is actually a bot.
Google is already scraping this data

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:47 pm

Good work Chris, was a good podcast.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby 10speedsemiracer » Thu Aug 29, 2019 9:48 pm

jasonc wrote:
P!N20 wrote:
10speedsemiracer wrote:Please everyone, no spoilers.
Chris is actually a bot.
Google is already scraping this data
Would have been hilarious if the site went down on a DDOS just after you posted this..
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Postby AUbicycles » Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:09 am

I have been working hard to get those problems sorted... there is a lot of blocking going on and other fine-tuning so the site has become stable again.

Glad you found it interesting.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby Mike Ayling » Fri Aug 30, 2019 8:29 am

Where do I find the transcript?

Can someone post a link?

Thanks

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby familyguy » Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:07 am

Mike Ayling wrote:Where do I find the transcript?

Can someone post a link?

Thanks

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The transcript is at the initial link (gotta scroll down):
https://bodytorque.cc/blogs/podcasts/ep ... pher-jones

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby MichaelB » Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:35 am

What I found interesting is that I actually got to know a lot more about Christopher and his background.

Still bloody jealous that he’s in Germany having a great time !!

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby AUbicycles » Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:39 pm

Just sauerkraut and good beer.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby MichaelB » Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:41 pm

AUbicycles wrote:Just sauerkraut and good beer.
There is MUCH more than that - proper Prezten for a start, then there is the Speck, sausages (and the good senf to go with it), Spaetzle (the proper Bavarian version), herrings, there was Bier (don't drink anymore :| ) etc

Food is a common theme, hence one of the reasons why I ride …..

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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby 10speedsemiracer » Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:49 pm

Definitely Spätzle, Bratwurst and Sauerbraten mit Knodeln as the things I miss most...and Leberkäse (actually I miss this badly).
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby AUbicycles » Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:10 pm

You can't get decent fish and chips... and especially when you are away from the oceans.

Any German bakeries / butchers in Melbourne? There was a good one in Sydney, expensive but with all of the traditional foods.

And if you haven't tried Handkäse mit Musik... then you are missing out. Add some Äppelwoi and it will be a fun evening.
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby Pax » Sun Sep 01, 2019 2:49 pm

So glad that Cargo and utility/transport cycling got a good rap in the Podcast Christopher...lucky we got that part of the forum up and running :wink:

Great interview, congrats on 20 years of hard work!
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Re: Behind BNA - Published Interview with founder Christopher

Postby Mike Ayling » Mon Sep 02, 2019 8:20 am

familyguy wrote:
Mike Ayling wrote:Where do I find the transcript?

Can someone post a link?

Thanks

Mike
The transcript is at the initial link (gotta scroll down):
https://bodytorque.cc/blogs/podcasts/ep ... pher-jones
Thanks for that.

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