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Racing Back

by Julian Ryder And Nick Harris

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  • Racing Back Episode 71 – Kevin Schwantz: The Legend of Number 34

    October 16, 2026 · 43 min

    Racing Back Episode 71 – Kevin Schwantz: The Legend of Number 34 What 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…

  • Racing Back Episode 70 – Andrea Coleman: The Story Behind Two Wheels for Life | Part 2

    October 9, 2026 · 38 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 69 – Andrea Coleman | Two Wheels for Life

    October 2, 2026 · 38 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 68 – Stu Shenton Returns!

    September 25, 2026 · 45 min

    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 Back Episode 67 – Terry Rymer

    September 18, 2026 · 38 min

    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…

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  • Racing Back Episode 66 – Freddie Spencer: The Double | Part 3 of 3

    September 11, 2026 · 30 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 65 – Neil Spalding

    September 4, 2026 · 37 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 64 – Freddie Spencer: Part Two

    August 28, 2026 · 53 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 63 – Peter Duke Remembers Geoff Duke

    August 21, 2026 · 44 min

    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…

  • Racing Back Episode 62 – Freddie Spencer: Part One

    August 14, 2026 · 38 min

    What an episode – and this is only the beginning! This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined by one of the true legends of Grand Prix motorcycle racing – Freddie Spencer. In the first of three special episodes…

  • Racing Back Episode 61 – Dr Martin Raines: The British MotoGP

    August 7, 2026 · 38 min

    This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder are joined once again by the wonderful Dr Martin Raines for a journey through the history of the British motorcycle Grand Prix. And Martin is particularly well qualified for this…

  • Racing Back Episode 60 – Wayne Gardner

    July 31, 2026 · 39 min

    This week on Racing Back, Nick Harris and Julian Ryder welcome one of the true icons of motorcycle racing, Wayne Gardner – Australia's first 500cc Motorcycle World Champion. Known for his fearless riding and refreshingly honest opinions…

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About the show

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.