Listen to our weekly podcast where we talk all things cycling for our global community of 50+yr old cyclists who support each other to love life through riding our bikes.
Hosted by cycling enthusiast, Norman Blissett from Scotland, we share inspiring stories from our riders from all over the world, showcase fabulous places to cycle and get coaching tips from resident Coach, Chris "Foggie" Foggin based in New Zealand.
Follow us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/GallanachMC where you can request to join our group.
“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.”
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
You might think to yourself how does Mountain Biking coincide with mental health? Well in fact research shows MTB can leave a great positive impact on people’s mental health.
In this week’s episode, we have a guest with a very important role. Meet Paul MacFarlane, a Trail Therapy Mountain Bike Leader who is running this program in association with Scottish Cycling.
This program is unlike anything you have seen before as a treatment for mental health wellbeing. It has received recognition from California, Spain, South America and more for the unique way it offers treatments to those dealing with mental health issues.
It is a program based on the idea of combining nature and physical exercise. The project aims to take the patient away from a traditional ‘clinical’ environment and provide them with self-management skills to improve their physical and mental well-being.
It is reported that 1 in 4 people will experience mental health issues in England. Everyone has their own journey with mental health and not all treatments work the same for each person. This is why it is crucial to have a project such as this that aims to get patients outdoors and heal through nature and exercise.
Listen in as Paul discusses how this project came to fruition, what it involves and how this program has positively impacted many people.
You can find full details about the new “Trail Therapy” on the DMBinS Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/watch/dmbins/ (https://www.facebook.com/watch/dmbins/)
Website: http://www.dmbins.com/ (www.DMBinS.com)
3 Jun 2021
#24 - Holding A World Record At 70
Meet the dynamic duo John and Roi from New Zealand and good friends of Foggie.
They have an extraordinary tale of taking up cycling at the age of 67. Having never had much prior experience both were extremely nervous and never pictured themselves entering races and becoming Master Cyclists.
It didn't take long till Roi became a world record holder at the age of 70. Roi holds a world record for the age group 70-74 for cycling 36.581 in an hour. A fantastic achievement.
Listen to their story and get inspired to take up cycling. John and Roi will teach you that it is never too late to find your passion. When it comes to cycling age is just a number. They also speak about navigating the world of social cycling and building a community that shares the same passion and becoming accredited coaches.
Don't miss out on their brilliant story of success.
26 May 2021
#23 - Old Dog, New Tricks
Have you got an old bike hiding away in a shed or a garage? Are you unsure what to do with it but don’t have the heart to throw it away? Well, we’ve got a treat for you! In this episode, we learn how to repair an old bike and give it some much needed TLC without the costly expense of going to a bike shop.
Repairing an old bike does not have to be as intimidating as it sounds. There are many simples changes you can make that will get your old bike feeling brand new.
This week’s episode also has a bit of a twist. Norman and Foggy are big fans of Danny MacAskill, professional street trails & Mountain bike rider from Scotland. Norman quizzes Foggy on all things Danny MacAskill.
Tune in to find out if Foggy is a true superfan and for the latest tips and tricks on bike maintenance to save yourself some bucks.
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