In 1985 and 1986, mercurial climber Philippa York twice came one step away from becoming Britain’s first Grand Tour winner – only for a combination of bad luck, mismanagement, Machiavellian machinations and team alliances to thwart her. We remember how the Scot fell short of glory in controversial circumstances.

Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton.

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count when Federico Bahamontes blew a 16-minute lead to hand his big rival Jesús Loroño the yellow jersey on a plate

It was one of cycling's bitterest rivalries and that fateful Vuelta 1957 took things to a new level.

But there’s much more than there seems to a story that blends social, political, economic, sporting and personal conflict.

Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton.

Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast!

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In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count the time Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 Vuelta.

Frenchman Jacques Anquetil entered the 1962 Vuelta a España aiming to become the first rider in history to win all three of cycling’s Grand Tours.

But the time trial specialist was beaten at his own game by his young teammate, who became Germany’s first ever Grand Tour winner.

Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton.

Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.