In this conversation, Nick and Camille McMillan explore the evolution of cycling photography, the beauty of the Pyrenees, and the community surrounding cycling events. Camille shares his journey as a photographer and artist, discussing how his experiences in the mountains have shaped his work. They delve into the aesthetics of cycling gear, the joy of personal connections in cycling, and the role of e-bikes in modern cycling adventures.

In this heartwarming episode, we chat with London cyclist and Chain Gang Cyclists member Jacob Crossley, whose story shows just how powerful friendship and connection can be during life’s toughest moments. Jacob opens up about navigating OCD, anxiety, and the loss of his father, and how leaning into therapy — and into the people around him — helped him slowly unfold again.

He shares how cycling became a bridge back to himself, offering laughter on group rides, unexpected conversations, and the kind of support you only find when a community truly shows up for you. Jacob talks about the friends who pushed him up hills, waited for him on hard days, and reminded him he doesn’t have to carry everything alone. This episode is a gentle, uplifting look at how friendship, movement, and honest conversations can help us heal in ways we never expect.

This week on The Road to Respair, I sit down with my good friend Jordan Addison — the founder of G!RO Cycles in Esher, a café and cycling community built around good coffee, good rides, and good people.

We chat about:

• How G!RO started as a passion project and became a local institution

• The challenges of surviving in the café and cycling industry

• What it really means to build and nurture community

• Why independent spaces like G!RO matter now more than ever

It’s an honest, relaxed chat about resilience, belonging, and why a simple idea — bikes and coffee — can create something powerful.

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