The Tour de France is reaching its final legs, with drama, gruelling climbs, and triumphant podiums all playing out across the world. 

Craig Geater is up close and personal with the professional cycling world, a bike mechanic with over 20 years of experience working with the Tour de France. 

He’s worked with some of the sport’s greatest riders and most successful team, and his currently the head mechanic for Australian outfit Team Jayco AlUla. 

Geater joined Jack Tame to break down what it’s like working on something as grand as the Tour de France, his time as Lance Armstrong’s personal mechanic, and the unique nature of the competition. 

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The Tour de France is reaching its final legs, with drama, gruelling climbs, and triumphant podiums all playing out across the world.&nbsp;
Craig Geater is up close and personal with the professional cycling world, a bike mechanic with over 20 years of experience working with the Tour de France.&nbsp;
He’s worked with some of the sport’s greatest riders and most successful team, and his currently the head mechanic for Australian outfit Team Jayco AlUla.&nbsp;
Geater joined Jack Tame to break down what it’s like working on something as grand as the Tour de France, his time as Lance Armstrong’s personal mechanic, and the unique nature of the competition.&nbsp;
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Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Craig Geater: Kiwi bike mechanic on extensive career with the Tour de France

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Established more than 40 years ago, the Exponents are Kiwi rock legends. 

They’re part of New Zealand’s sonic landscape – a guaranteed play at the pub, a party, or a summer barbeque.  

The band initially parted ways in 1999, but have periodically reunited in the years since and will be doing the same for this year’s Synthony Festival.  

Frontman Jordan Luck told Jack Tame they’re very excited about this one – they only do a handful of shows as the Exponents these days, so he’s really looking forward to it. 

"It’s going to be an amazing event.” 

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Established more than 40 years ago, the Exponents are Kiwi rock legends.&nbsp;
They’re part of New Zealand’s sonic landscape – a guaranteed play at the pub, a party, or a summer barbeque. &nbsp;
The band initially parted ways in 1999, but have periodically reunited in the years since and will be doing the same for this year’s Synthony Festival. &nbsp;
Frontman Jordan Luck told Jack Tame they’re very excited about this one – they only do a handful of shows as the Exponents these days, so he’s really looking forward to it.&nbsp;
"It’s going to be an amazing event.”&nbsp;
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Jordan Luck: Frontman of the Exponents on the band reuniting for Synthony and the Jordan Luck Band performing at Homegrown

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Amid all the nostalgia and reunion tours of late, Kevin Milne has been battling to keep his music taste fresh.  

Instead of rushing to buy a ticket for Guns N’ Roses or Split Enz, he picked up a ticket to Kiwi band The Beths and went along last night. 

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Amid all the nostalgia and reunion tours of late, Kevin Milne has been battling to keep his music taste fresh. &nbsp;
Instead of rushing to buy a ticket for Guns N’ Roses or Split Enz, he picked up a ticket to Kiwi band The Beths and went along last night.&nbsp;
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Kevin Milne: A battle to keep his music taste fresh

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"It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new buildings, and the civic centre’s sure-footed makeover taking shape. Fresh and inviting public spaces are continuing to unfurl across the Te Papa peninsula and waterfront. After paying my regards to the delightful Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures adorning the fabulously enticing children’s playground on Tauranga’s waterfront in a story book setting, I checked out The Strand Reserve and waterfront boardwalk. It has immeasurably enhanced the city centre’s sense of connection with Tauranga Harbour. There’s a great new sense of art-filled vitality sprouting in the city centre. A starring specimen in Red Square is the stunning public sculpture called Rauhea."

Read Mike's full article.

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"It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new buildings, and the civic centre’s sure-footed makeover taking shape. Fresh and inviting public spaces are continuing to unfurl across the Te Papa peninsula and waterfront. After paying my regards to the delightful Hairy Maclary and friends sculptures adorning the fabulously enticing children’s playground on Tauranga’s waterfront in a story book setting, I checked out The Strand Reserve and waterfront boardwalk. It has immeasurably enhanced the city centre’s sense of connection with Tauranga Harbour. There’s a great new sense of art-filled vitality sprouting in the city centre. A starring specimen in Red Square is the stunning public sculpture called Rauhea."
Read Mike's <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/travel/mike-yardley-sights-and-bites-in-transforming-tauranga/">full article</a>.
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Tauranga

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Craig Geater: Kiwi bike mechanic on extensive career with the Tour de France

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