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Refuel & Reboot - The Tech and Bikepacking resupply Podcast
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A podcast that blends bikepacking and technology with a distinctive flavour — Rugged adventure meets sharp digital insight with host Mark Gilmour.
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Episode 22: Aren't you the cycling guy? Mark Taggart / Taggart People.
3d ago00:35:38Tap to summarizeEp. 22 Aren't you the cycling guy. Mark Taggart of Taggart People. This episode is a discussion with Mark Taggart, founder of Taggart People and follows a theme of business owners who have struck out on their own after a successful career in the corporate environment. In this episode, Mark talks about redundancy, making the decision to start up on his own, the challenges of first starting, the power of personal brand and tapping into what makes us different in what we do. Mark Taggart is also a member of the Tullio Business Community for Cyclists, a networking group for business leaders who ride bikes and are looking to further their network reach. Mark is ride captain for the Bedfordshire group and its inaugural ride with take place on Thursday 9th July. Details on tullio.cc or through contacting Mark on LinkedIn Mark Taggart FCIPD | LinkedIn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Ep 21: Combating Mental Fatigue - On the bike conversation with Joe Staunton Ceyreste Performance
1w ago01:05:12Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the podcast Mark goes for a ride on the Isle of Wight with Joe Staunton, performance coach at Ceyreste Performance and author of the Human Operating System mental performance programme. They talk through mental resilience, training for the brain, combating mental fatigue and even have a short example session whilst riding through the lanes and roads of the eastern Isle of Wight coastline. They top off the conversation at lunch on the beach eating Fish Finger sandwiches. To connect with Joe visit his website https://www.ceyresteperformance.com or find him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joecstaunton/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Episode 20: Still not giving up: Reflections from SuperMaratona charity ride with Jamie Granados
3w ago00:55:33Tap to summarizeEpisode 20 : Still not giving up. Reflections from the SuperMaratona Challenge. This episode begins at dinner on the evening before the challenge attempt on Thursday 4th June in Alta Badia discussing the plan for the next day, how to organise the car, the nature of the climbs and the descents for the day. The episode continues with snippets from the day and an interview with Jamie at KM90. All will be revealed in the episode when safely back in the UK Jamie and Mark reflect on the challenge and lessons learnt. To give to Cancer Research follow this Link to Jamie's fundraising page. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/tour-dfk-cancer-stage-4-the-supermaratona This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Ep 19 The Tour de F... Cancer Preview
4w ago00:06:55Tap to summarizeEp 19: The Tour de F.... Cancer Preview Its a return to the podcast for Jamie Granados on the eve of the challenge that he and Mark spoke about in a bonus Episode of the Podcast back in February. (That episode can be reached here Never Giving Up - Jamie’s Adventure to honour bravery and Courage. ) (photo Credit Gerard Probst)Recorded on Wednesday 3rd June just before Jamie attempts his challenge as a preview and a promo for his fundraising which at the time of recording has surpassed £3500. Hopefully next week we will be able to report back how the challenge went and capture a few moments from the ride. To support the challenge and donate to Cancer Research follow this link Tour de F$%k Cancer - Stage 4: The SuperMaratona Thanks for listening and subscribe to the podcast to find out how Jamie and his support team got on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Ep 18: BMX, Road Racing, CIO Concerns & AI Fatigue - Interview with Lee Curtis CEO Seguro Technology
May 1200:37:34Tap to summarizeIn a first for the Refuel and Reboot Podcast, this latest episode with Lee Curtis CEO of Seguro Technology was recorded in person. So you can watch the interview also on Mark's YouTube Channel.In this episode Mark and Lee talk about Lee's early cycling, racing on BMX bikes and then on the road whilst also building a career in sales before moving into the IT space.He tackles the question what are SME CIOs and IT Directors concerned about right now and introduces the term of AI fatigue.Look out for the bonus episode where the conversation turns back to racing and the general state of cycling in the UK.To contact with Lee reach out via LinkedIn: Lee Curtis | LinkedIn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Ep. 17: How a horrific bike accident led to a new business. - Chris McKnight Altus Collective
May 500:46:40Tap to summarizeAfter a weeks break the podcast is back with a new interview and a minor exclusive in this interview with Chris McKnight, founder of the Altus Collective an experience led travel business with a big focus (but not exclusively) on cycling and endurance events.Chris and Mark met through the Tullio Business Networking Community for Cyclists at the Derby Velodrome and on subsequent Tullio events. After listening to the episodes with Dom Rowing Parker from Tullio (Ep 15.) Alex Tebbs from Kalas (Ep16), Chris got in touch to share a little of his story to his current business. It also tracks along the line of a major life event being a catalyst for change in career and giving a new business a go. So I thought this would make an interesting episode to listen too.In this episode they talk about Chris' journey to this business startup which is not at all linear, and also Chris shares some exciting news about a new partnership with the Everesting team as they take the brand forward.To get in touch with Chris,Website: altuscollective.ccLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcknight-altus-collective/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismcknight___/ / https://www.instagram.com/altuscollective___/*** Apologies to those who got the early feed update with only the 53 second intro, the correct audio is now on the feed***** This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Ep. 16 "No Lycra for me" - Conversation with Alex Tebbs, Kalas UK, Telecoms, Cycling and Covid.
Apr 2100:52:53Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Refuel and Reboot Podcast I once again combine cycling and business and technology as I speak to a fellow telecoms cyclist and entrepreneur Alex Tebbs, who has founded two telecoms companies in the fields of UCAAS and voice platforms and now runs the UK division of the sports clothing brand Kalas.Kalas is the clothing partner for professional sports teams such as Alpecin Premier Tech and national federations such as the Dutch Federation and was previously the kit supplier for British Cycling for 8 years.In this conversation we talk through Alex’s career to date and go full circle as we talk about his telco roots, starting Via, a Unified Comms platform, his route into cycling and Kalas and some of his investment ventures such as Intake talent and Calobra Recruitment before coming back to Telco and discussing his latest venture Whoot, a voice AI collaboration platform with applications across remote teams, incident management and project delivery.This is an insightful conversation about starting and exiting businesses, the cycling industry especially retail and clothing and navigating the start up world.Useful links www.kalas.co.ukWww.intaketalent.co.ukWww.calobra.digitalWww.whoot.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Episode 15: Interview with Tullio CC - Business Community for Cyclists in the UK
Apr 1400:38:08Tap to summarizeThis episode of the podcast is one of rare occasion episodes that combines both cycling and business, that forms the dual identity of the refuel and reboot podcast. In this episode Mark speaks to Dominic Rowing-Parker founder and owner of Tullio CC, the business Community for Cyclists. It's a insight into the world of business networking events and how bringing the bike is changing the dynamic. More information on Tullio CCWebsite: https://www.tullio.cc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tullio-cc/Find a local ride : https://www.tullio.cc/rides This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Episode 14: Part 3 of the El Piri Q&A
Apr 900:25:15Tap to summarizeThis episode of the podcast is part 3 of the 3 part series recorded a couple of weeks after the 2025 edition of the El Piri Gravel Ultracycling event and is a conversation between Mark, Adam Masters and Sean Donevan, answering questions submitted by cycling club members and members of the Tullio Cycling Business Networking group.In this part of the conversation we cover what we learned from the event, what we would do next time and talked about the culture of bikepacking ultra events. All 3 parts of the Q&A are now available on the feed, so if you haven't heard the first two sections go back and listen now. There is also a video version with footage from the race and a full race recap available on my YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/wlYZlfPmDJo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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Episode 13 : El Piri Q& A Part 2
Apr 700:19:44Tap to summarizeThis episode of the podcast is part 2 of the 3 part series recorded a couple of weeks after the 2025 edition of the El Piri Gravel Ultracycling event and is a conversation between Mark, Adam Masters and Sean Donevan, answering questions submitted by cycling club members and members of the Tullio Cycling Business Networking group.In this part of the conversation we cover kit choice, nutrition & hydration strategy and getting through the challenging parts of the event.Part 3 of the series will be available on the feed in coming days. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markgilmour.substack.com
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