Racing Back

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 racing
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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.

Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Freddie Spencer for the final instalment of their three-part conversation.
And this time, we reach the 1985 Double.
Freddie’s achievement of winning both the 250cc and 500cc World Championships in the same season remains one of the most remarkable feats in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Two classes, two different motorcycles and a challenge that has never been repeated.
In this concluding episode, Nick and Jules turn to that extraordinary season, exploring the demands of competing in two championships and hearing Freddie’s own memories of the achievement that cemented his place in racing history.
It is a fitting conclusion to three episodes of fascinating stories from one of the sport’s greatest riders.
The Double. The man who did it. And the story behind it.
• The final part of our Freddie Spencer special
• The historic 1985 250cc and 500cc World Championship double
• Freddie’s memories of his remarkable championship season
• The conclusion of Nick and Jules’ three-part interview
Could the Double ever be repeated? We would love to hear your thoughts.
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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring legendary riders, World Champions and paddock insiders sharing stories from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history. Episode 66 features Freddie Spencer and his historic 1985 championship double.

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by renowned MotoGP technical journalist, author and motorcycle technology expert Neil Spalding.
Neil is the author of the acclaimed MotoGP Technology series and has spent years documenting the technical development of the premier class and the extraordinary machines that compete at the highest level of motorcycle racing.
In this fascinating conversation, Nick, Jules and Neil explore the technology and engineering that sit at the heart of MotoGP.
From the development of the motorcycles and the work of the engineers to the constant search for performance, technology plays a huge role in determining how the sport evolves.
But its influence goes much further than the motorcycle itself.
Technical development affects the way teams work, the demands placed on riders, the way circuits and venues operate and, ultimately, the experience that fans have when they watch MotoGP.
Neil brings his unique knowledge and experience to explain what is happening behind the scenes and why those seemingly tiny technical details can have such a huge impact on the sport we see on Sunday.
A fascinating look at the side of MotoGP that isn't always immediately visible – but without which the sport simply couldn't exist at the level we know today.
Another episode of Racing Back NOT TO BE MISSED.
• Neil Spalding's career in MotoGP technical journalism
• The technology behind modern Grand Prix motorcycles
• How engineering drives the development of the sport
• The relationship between rider, bike and engineering team
• How technology affects teams and race venues
• The impact of technical development on the fan experience
• Why understanding the technology adds another dimension to MotoGP

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring World Champions, legendary riders, engineers, technical journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible stories and first-hand insights from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing, motorcycle technology and the history of the sport.

The Freddie Spencer Special continues – and what an episode this is!
Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are once again joined by the legendary Freddie Spencer for Part Two of our special three-part conversation.
If Part One gave us a fascinating insight into the bikes, battles, engineering and determination behind Freddie's extraordinary career, this time we get even closer to the action.
Freddie shares remarkable in-the-saddle stories, taking us inside the experience of racing some of the most fearsome Grand Prix motorcycles ever built.
These are first-hand memories from a World Champion who wasn't simply watching one of motorcycle racing's greatest eras unfold – he was helping to define it.
From the sensations of riding these extraordinary machines to the decisions, reactions and sheer determination required when racing at the absolute limit, Freddie gives Nick and Jules a perspective that very few people could ever provide.
It's motorcycle racing history told by the man who actually lived it.
Packed with incredible stories and insights that put you right there alongside Freddie, Part Two will keep you on the edge of your seat.
And there's still more to come...
This is Part Two of our three-part Freddie Spencer Special, with the final instalment still to come.
Another episode simply NOT TO BE MISSED.
In this episode
• Freddie Spencer's incredible first-hand racing memories
• What Grand Prix motorcycles of the era were really like to ride
• Racing at the absolute limit
• Inside the mindset of a World Champion
• Extraordinary moments from Freddie's career
• The machinery and engineering behind the racing
• Stories from one of Grand Prix racing's greatest periods
If you haven't heard Part One yet, catch up with the beginning of this extraordinary conversation with Freddie.
Then make sure you're following Racing Back – Freddie returns once more for Part Three and the conclusion of our special series.

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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, featuring World Champions, legendary riders, engineers, journalists and paddock insiders sharing incredible first-hand stories and insights from MotoGP, 500cc Grand Prix racing and motorcycle racing history.

This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by Peter Duke for a very special episode celebrating the life, career and legacy of his father – the great Geoff Duke.
And with the Manx Grand Prix approaching, there could hardly be a better time to remember one of the defining figures in British motorcycle racing history.
Peter joins Nick and Jules to look back at his father's extraordinary achievements, his connection with the Isle of Man and the remarkable era of Grand Prix racing in which Geoff became one of the sport's first true international superstars.
But this conversation goes beyond World Championships, famous victories and racing statistics.
Through Peter's memories we discover more about Geoff Duke the man, the father and the racer, bringing to life a period of motorcycle racing history that deserves never to be forgotten.
It's exactly what Racing Back is all about – hearing these stories, celebrating the people who made the sport and keeping the flame of motorcycle racing history burning.
Grab yourself another wonderful slice of racing history.
• Peter Duke remembers his father, Geoff Duke
• The man behind the motorcycle racing legend
• Geoff's extraordinary Grand Prix career
• His special relationship with the Isle of Man
• The Manx Grand Prix and his early racing success
• World Championships and TT glory
• Stories and memories from a very different racing era
• Preserving the history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing
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Racing Back is the MotoGP podcast hosted by Nick Harris and Julian Ryder, celebrating the riders, World Champions, engineers, journalists and paddock personalities who shaped MotoGP and Grand Prix motorcycle racing, preserving the incredible stories and history of the sport for future generations.