The BBC Bikes Podcast

Stephen Watson and guests go beyond the circuit, revealing more about the racers you thought you knew. In-depth interviews on the motorcycling biggest events & people

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Episodes

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Welcome to BBC Bikes Podcast
Famous faces behind the visor and analysis of the sport’s biggest events.
03 May 2022,1 min
Carl Fogarty: Roads, Circuits and Life
Legend Carl Fogarty talks to Keith Huewen about his career and life away from racing.
04 May 2022,43 mins,
North West 200 - Glenn Irwin
Stephen Watson chats with 11 time North West 200 Superbike record holder Glenn Irwin.
01 Mar 2026,15 mins
North West 200 - Alastair Seeley
Stephen Watson chats with 29-time record North West 200 winner Alastair Seeley.
09 Mar 2026,12 mins
North West 200 - Rob Hodson
Stephen Watson chats to Rob Hodson who's set to make his North West 200 debut this year.
17 Mar 2026,15 mins
North West 200 - Michael Sweeney
Michael Sweeney joins Stephen Watson on the BBC Bikes NW200 podcast.
22 Mar 2026,8 mins
North West 200 - Peter Hickman
Peter Hickman chats to Stephen Watson about NW200 chicane controversy & desire to win.
29 Mar 2026,8 mins
North West 200 - Andrew Irwin
Andrew Irwin on nearly quitting after Honda sacking, arm injury and BSB title aim.
06 Apr 2026,16 mins
North West 200 - Michael Rutter
Michael Rutter on TT crash that nearly paralysed him and his 200mph NW200 career legacy
13 Apr 2026,14 mins
North West 200 - Storm Stacey
Storm Stacey on his NW200 debut & mental health mission after father’s suicide.
21 Apr 2026,13 mins
North West 200 - Paul Jordan
Home favourite Paul Jordan on NW200 glory, local pride and 2026 prep with Stephen Watson.
27 Apr 2026,9 mins
North West 200 - Richard Cooper
Richard Cooper joins Stephen Watson to discuss NW200 wins, controversy & slipstream craft
28 Apr 2026,14 mins
North West 200 - Mervyn White
Mervyn Whyte, NW200 event director, on logistics, risk and coping with tragedy.
28 Apr 2026,11 mins
North West 200 - Laurent Hoffman
Belgian Laurent Hoffman on NW200's international field & new road racing European series
28 Apr 2026,6 mins
North West 200 - Darryl Tweed
Darryl Tweed on Ballymoney roots, Dunlop family inspiration and race-day naps.
28 Apr 2026,9 mins
North West 200 - Jeremy McWilliams
62-year-old Jeremy McWilliams on NW200 wins, career, motivation and new bike project.
04 May 2026,24 mins
North West 200 - Davey Todd
Davey Todd on NW200 absence and recovering from serious Daytona crash injuries
05 May 2026,9 mins
North West 200 - Charley Boorman
Charley Boorman joins Stephen & Glenn Irwin after lapping the NW200 triangle circuit.
06 May 2026,7 mins
Mat Oxley: Racer-Turned-Writer
The TT winner on more than 30 years reporting from Grand Prix paddocks.
24 Aug 2022,27 mins
TT - Michael Dunlop
Michael Dunlop on TT success, fame, perfection, family legacy and NI pride.
30 May 2026,14 mins
North West 200 Memories and Preview
Former champions Phillip McCallen and Ryan Farquhar on the famous road racing event.
08 May 2022,41 mins,
North West 200 Recap 2022
Keith Huewen and special guests are trackside with full reaction from the North West 200.
15 May 2022,24 mins
Faye Ho: Mansions to Motorbikes
Team owner Faye Ho on her family dynasty, cancer recovery, and supporting women in racing
20 May 2022,32 mins,
Isle of Man TT Preview 2022
Keith Huewen, Phillip McCallen and Steve Parrish preview the return of the iconic event.
27 May 2022,37 mins,
Jonathan Rea: Mental Health in Racing
The World Superbike legend talks success, family life and dealing with online abuse.
03 Jun 2022,43 mins,
Isle of Man TT Recap 2022
The biggest names in road racing reflect on the highs and tragic lows of the 2022 TT.
12 Jun 2022,29 mins
Cameron Donald: Sport’s Final Frontier
The Aussie Ace on his career in Europe and the perils of road racing.
17 Jun 2022,33 mins
Jenny Tinmouth: Racing, Media & Hollywood
Jenny Tinmouth on breaking records, moving into media and being a Hollywood stuntwoman.
24 Jun 2022,28 mins
Stuart Pringle: The Trials and Tribulations of Running Silverstone
Silverstone's Managing Director on almost going bust and why the UK needs a MotoGP star.
01 Jul 2022,39 mins
Maria Costello: The Racing Drug
The TT racer discusses glass ceilings and the emotional turmoil of racing.
08 Jul 2022,37 mins