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by Julian Ryder And Nick Harris
Join legendary commentators Julian Ryder and Nick Harris as they relive a golden age of Motorcycle racing.From a time of pudding basin helmets, black leathers, push starts, frightening road circuits and wild paddock parties, to airbags, on board cameras, 225 mph plus four-strokes and floodlit circuits. From Hailwood to Rossi, Sheene to Marquez, Norton to Ducati.
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- 3 days ago42 min
Racing Back Episode 74 – Dennis Noyes Remembers Ángel Nieto: The Legend of 12+1
This week on Racing Back, we celebrate one of the greatest names in motorcycle Grand Prix history.Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by legendary motorcycle racing journalist and commentator Dennis Noyes to remember the extraordinary life and career of Spanish racing icon Ángel Nieto.Thirteen World Championships. Ninety Grand Prix victories. And a legacy that helped shape the future of motorcycle racing in Spain.Although, famously, Ángel preferred to refer to his championship tally as 12+1!From his remarkable dominance of the 50cc and 125cc Grand Prix classes to his enormous popularity in Spain, Nieto became far more than simply a successful motorcycle racer.He became a national sporting hero.And his influence can still be felt throughout the sport today.With decades of experience covering Grand Prix racing and a particularly close connection to the Spanish motorcycle racing scene, Dennis Noyes is the perfect guest to help Nick and Jules explore the man behind those remarkable achievements.Together they reflect on Nieto's extraordinary career, his personality, the motorcycles and rivals of his era, and the impact he had on the generations of Spanish riders who followed.It's a fascinating look back at one of Grand Prix racing's most important figures.Ángel Nieto. 12+1 World Championships. A true motorcycle racing legend.Another Racing Back episode not to be missed.If you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and paddock insiders sharing first-hand stories from MotoGP and motorcycle racing history. Episode 74 welcomes Dennis Noyes to celebrate Ángel Nieto, the legendary Spanish Grand Prix rider who won 13 World Championships, famously referred to as 12+1, and 90 Grand Prix victories.
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Racing Back Episode 73 – Barry Coleman: Kenny Roberts, The World Series & Changing Grand Prix Racing
What a guest we have for you this week!Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Barry Coleman, motorcycle racing journalist, author, Kenny Roberts biographer and co-founder of Two Wheels for Life.Barry has spent decades involved in some of the most fascinating chapters of motorcycle racing history, both on and off the circuit.And one of those chapters almost changed Grand Prix racing beyond recognition.In the late 1970s, Barry joined forces with three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts in developing the proposed breakaway World Series, a challenge to the established Grand Prix racing authorities over rider safety, prize money and the conditions faced by competitors.Although the rival championship never actually took place, the threat of a breakaway helped bring about important changes within the sport.And Barry was right at the heart of it.This week, Nick and Jules explore that extraordinary period with Barry, discussing the riders, the personalities, the politics and the circumstances that led to one of the most significant challenges in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history.As the author of Kenny Roberts' biography, Barry also brings a fascinating perspective on the man who transformed 500cc racing and became one of the sport's most influential figures.But Barry's contribution to motorcycling extends well beyond racing.Alongside Andrea Coleman, he helped establish the charitable work that became Riders for Health and Two Wheels for Life, using motorcycles and the generosity of the racing community to support healthcare transport programmes in Africa.From the Grand Prix paddock to making a difference in communities thousands of miles away, Barry's story is an extraordinary one.Kenny Roberts. The World Series. Motorcycle racing history. And the power of motorcycles to change lives.Another fascinating episode of Racing Back.Barry is a co-founder of the charitable work behind Two Wheels for Life, the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM.The charity raises funds through MotoGP events, auctions and unique experiences to support transport for healthcare programmes in Africa.Find out more:https://www.twowheelsforlife.org/If you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Search Booster:Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and the people behind the history of motorcycle racing. Episode 73 features Barry Coleman, motorcycle racing journalist, Kenny Roberts biographer and Two Wheels for Life co-founder, discussing the proposed 1979 World Series, the fight for rider safety and his extraordinary involvement in motorcycle racing.
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Racing Back Episode 72 – Goodbye Phillip Island with Wayne Gardner
This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by 1987 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner for a very special episode celebrating one of the greatest motorcycle racing circuits in the world.As MotoGP prepares to say farewell to Phillip Island, who better to join Nick and Jules than the man who won the inaugural Australian Grand Prix at the circuit in 1989?With its breathtaking coastal setting, sweeping high-speed corners and decades of extraordinary racing, Phillip Island has become one of the most iconic venues in Grand Prix motorcycle racing history.For riders, teams and fans alike, it has always been somewhere special.And for Wayne Gardner, it holds a particularly important place in his remarkable career.Nick, Jules and Wayne reflect on the circuit's extraordinary history, and the unique challenges of racing at one of the fastest and most demanding tracks in the world.From the spectacular 500cc era to modern MotoGP, Phillip Island has given us some truly remarkable moments.But with the Australian Grand Prix moving to Adelaide in 2027, the time has come to say goodbye to a circuit that many consider simply irreplaceable.Can any other racetrack ever take its place?A nostalgic and very special episode of Racing Back.The Racing Back PaddockIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and paddock insiders sharing first-hand stories from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history. Episode 72 welcomes back Australian 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner for a special tribute to Phillip Island as the circuit prepares to host its final Australian MotoGP Grand Prix in 2026.
- 3 weeks ago42 min
Racing Back Episode 71 – Kevin Schwantz: The Legend of Number 34
Racing Back Episode 71 – Kevin Schwantz: The Legend of Number 34What a guest we have for you this week!Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the greatest names in Grand Prix motorcycle racing – 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz.The legendary number 34, Kevin became one of the most exciting and popular riders of the late 1980s and early 1990s, thrilling fans around the world with his spectacular riding style and extraordinary commitment.His battles with Wayne Rainey became the stuff of Grand Prix legend, while his relationship with Suzuki produced some of the most memorable moments in 500cc racing history.And in 1993, after years of battling at the very highest level, Kevin finally secured the 500cc World Championship.This week, Kevin joins Nick and Jules to revisit that incredible period of motorcycle racing, discussing the riders, motorcycles, rivalries and experiences that shaped his remarkable career.From the fearsome 500cc two-strokes to the characters and personalities of the paddock, there is no shortage of memories to explore.And with Nick and Jules having followed so much of Kevin's career firsthand, this promises to be a very special conversation.Kevin Schwantz. Number 34. A true Grand Prix legend.Another Racing Back episode not to be missed!Kevin Schwantz's extraordinary Grand Prix careerRacing the legendary Suzuki RGV500The unforgettable 500cc two-stroke eraHis rivalry with Wayne RaineyBattling some of motorcycle racing's greatest ridersWinning the 1993 500cc World ChampionshipThe characters and personalities of the Grand Prix paddockMemories from one of the most exciting periods in motorcycle racing historyKevins Website: https://kevinschwantz.com/If you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and paddock insiders sharing first-hand stories from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history. Episode 71 welcomes 1993 500cc World Champion Kevin Schwantz, the legendary Suzuki rider famous for his spectacular racing style, rivalry with Wayne Rainey and iconic number 34.
- Oct 9, 202638 min
Racing Back Episode 70 – Andrea Coleman: The Story Behind Two Wheels for Life | Part 2
This week on Racing Back, Andrea Coleman returns to the paddock for the second part of her fascinating conversation with Nick Harris and Julian Ryder.In Part 1, Andrea introduced us to the extraordinary work of Two Wheels for Life, the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM, and how the motorcycle racing community helps support healthcare programmes across Africa.This time, Nick and Jules delve deeper into Andrea's own story.Where did her journey into charity work begin?What motivated her to get involved in the first place?And how did those early experiences eventually develop into a mission that would bring together the worlds of motorcycles, healthcare and Grand Prix racing?Andrea talks about her beginnings, the reasons behind her determination to make a difference and the journey that ultimately led to the work being done today through Two Wheels for Life.It's a fascinating conversation about the person behind the organisation – and the passion and purpose that can turn an idea into something capable of changing lives.After discovering what Two Wheels for Life does in Part 1, this time we discover much more about why Andrea does it.Another very special episode of Racing Back.In this episode• Andrea Coleman returns for Part 2• Her beginnings in charity work• What first motivated Andrea to get involved• The experiences that shaped her journey• How motorcycles became part of the story• The relationship between motorcycle racing and healthcare• The journey towards Two Wheels for LifeFind Out MoreTwo Wheels for Life is the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM, raising funds to support transport for healthcare programmes in Africa.Find out more about the charity, its work, MotoGP experiences, auctions and ways you can support it through the Two Wheels for Life website.The Racing Back PaddockIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and the people behind the sport. Episode 70 features Part 2 of Andrea Coleman's visit to the Racing Back paddock, exploring her beginnings in charity work, her motivation and the journey that ultimately led to Two Wheels for Life.
- Oct 2, 202637 min
Racing Back Episode 69 – Andrea Coleman | Two Wheels for Life
This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by the fantastic Andrea Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Two Wheels for Life, the official charity of MotoGP and the FIM.And this is a rather different – and very special – motorcycle story.For more than three decades, Andrea has been helping harness the extraordinary passion and generosity of the motorcycle racing community to support healthcare programmes in Africa.Through unique MotoGP events, auctions, memorabilia and incredible fan experiences, Two Wheels for Life raises money to support transport systems that enable healthcare workers to reach some of the most remote communities.At the centre of it all is something wonderfully simple:Motorcycles can save lives.Andrea takes Nick and Jules through the origins of the organisation, its extraordinary relationship with MotoGP, the support it receives from riders, teams and fans, and how the money raised by the motorcycle community is turned into practical help on the ground.It's a fascinating story about what can happen when a sport and its community come together with a shared purpose.And it's a reminder that the impact of motorcycle racing can extend a very long way beyond the chequered flag.Another very special episode of Racing Back.Find Out MoreFind out more about Two Wheels for Life, its work, MotoGP experiences, auctions and how you can get involved through the charity's website.Motorcycles save lives.If you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, journalists and the people behind the sport. Episode 69 features Andrea Coleman, co-founder and CEO of Two Wheels for Life, discussing how the MotoGP and motorcycle racing community helps support healthcare programmes across Africa.
- Sep 25, 202644 min
Racing Back Episode 68 – Stu Shenton Returns!
Stu Shenton is back!This week Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by legendary Grand Prix mechanic and crew chief Stu Shenton for another fascinating journey through a lifetime spent at the very heart of motorcycle racing.Stu first joined us in Episode 59, but with a career stretching back to the 1970s and encompassing World Championship success with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki, there were simply far too many stories to fit into one visit.So we've invited him back!From Kork Ballington and Freddie Spencer to Wayne Gardner, Kevin Schwantz, Anthony Gobert, John Hopkins and Loris Capirossi, Stu worked alongside some extraordinary riders during an extraordinary period in Grand Prix racing.This time Nick and Jules once again tap into Stu's remarkable memory as he shares more stories about the riders, motorcycles, engineers, teams and characters he encountered along the way.It's a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of Grand Prix racing from someone who wasn't merely watching history unfold – he was part of it.If you enjoyed Stu's first Racing Back appearance, this is another episode you won't want to miss.• Stu Shenton returns to Racing Back• More stories from his remarkable Grand Prix career• Working with some of motorcycle racing's greatest riders• Life with Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki• The relationship between rider, mechanic and machineIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the MotoGP and motorcycle racing podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions, mechanics, engineers, journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible first-hand stories from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history. Episode 68 welcomes back legendary Grand Prix mechanic and crew chief Stu Shenton for more stories from his extraordinary career.
- Sep 18, 202638 min
Racing Back Episode 67 – Terry Rymer
This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Terry Rymer – British Superbike Champion, twice an Endurance World Champion and five-time winner of the legendary Bol d'Or.And with Terry's incredible history in endurance racing, Jules is very much in his element!Terry's career spans an extraordinary period of motorcycle racing, from British and World Superbikes to competing – and winning – in some of the toughest endurance races on the planet.In 1992 he became FIM Endurance World Champion and repeated the achievement in 1999. Along the way came an incredible five victories at the Bol d'Or, establishing Terry as one of Britain's most successful endurance racers.Nick and Jules delve into the racing, the motorcycles, the teams and the characters behind those achievements, as Terry shares stories from a discipline that demands something very different from both rider and machine.Because endurance racing isn't simply about being fast.It's about maintaining that performance hour after hour, sharing the motorcycle with your teammates and relying on an entire team to keep rider and machine competitive through some of the toughest conditions in motorsport.Superbikes, World Championships, endurance racing and FIVE Bol d'Or victories – there's a lot to talk about!Another fascinating slice of motorcycle racing history from Racing Back.• Terry Rymer's remarkable racing career• Becoming British Superbike Champion• Winning the 1992 and 1999 FIM Endurance World Championships• Five victories at the Bol d'Or• Life inside a 24-hour motorcycle race• The physical and mental demands of endurance racing• The motorcycles, teammates and characters Terry raced alongside• Stories from an extraordinary period of motorcycle racingIf you're enjoying Racing Back, you can support the show by joining The Racing Back Paddock on YouTube for £3.99 per month.Members receive early access to episodes, loyalty badges, member shoutouts and more exclusive perks coming in the future.Racing Back is the motorcycle racing and MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring World Champions, legendary riders, engineers, journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible first-hand stories from MotoGP, Superbikes, endurance racing and motorcycle racing history.
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