Best Roubaix Podcasts (2024)

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Kasia Niewadoma 38:02

11m ago38:02

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In episodes 121 and #5 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome Kasia Niewadoma on to the TPR Podcast. Kasia and I discussed how she deals with internal pressures, especially after experiencing numerous near misses and podium finishes in recent years. We explored the changes Kasia made in her training that led to her successful 2024 season, culmi…

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Sarah Gigante 51:09

12m ago51:09

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In episode 120 and #4 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome back one of our OG guests and climbing stars, Sarah Gigante. Sarah has settled into the European peloton this season after her stellar Tour Down Under campaign and is currently riding the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. In this episode, Sarah and I catch up to discuss her preparatio…

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Neve Bradbury 37:19

10m ago37:19

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In episode 119 & #3 of the Watch the Femmes series, we catch up with Neve Bradbury from Canyon Sram. Neve is currently at the Tour de France Femmes after achieving a stellar 3rd place on GC in the Giro D’Italia, along with a huge stage win on the queen stage. We discussed the target stages for the TDFF, including some intense reconnaissance session…

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Stage 4| A monumental day | Tour de France Femmes | Magdeleine Vallieres & Noemi Rüegg 14:16

1h ago14:16

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Things can change fast at the Tour de France. Just two days ago, we were in Rotterdam enjoying a sunny, warm, beautiful (but hectic) Grand Départ. Since then we have started to make out way towards France and unfortunately lost one of our teammates along the way when Clara Emond was forced to go home due to illness. So today, we have a very special…

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Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio 44:13

9m ago44:13

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In episode 118 and #2 of our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio from AG-Insurance Soudal. Ashleigh is one of the best climbers in the peloton and a legend of the sport. In this episode, we discuss the origins of the Tour de France Femmes and how COVID-19 and Zwift played a huge part in making it happen. We discuss the …

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Stage 1 | Grand Départ! | Tour de France Femmes | Magdeleine Vallieres & Clara Emond 14:56

2d ago14:56

14:56

Things can change quickly at the Tour de France. Just two days ago, we were in Rotterdam, enjoying a sunny and warm (though hectic) Grand Départ. Since then, we've begun our journey towards France, but unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to one of our teammates, Clara Emond, who had to return home due to illness. But, fear not, the podcast continu…

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Ep 494 Retirement Party? 1:08:45

17h ago1:08:45

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This week we win the gold medal for incomplete and rambling Olympic coverage. We try and decide if we like or like like Pidcock, make 16th place officially cool and what's that bunch of recumbents called. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to…

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Ruby Roseman-Gannon 34:18

1d ago34:18

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In episode 117 & #1 in our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ruby Roseman-Gannon, the leader of Liv Alula Jayco for this year's Tour de France Femmes. Ruby and I start by discussing the Olympics' importance in road cycling and how it compares to the Tour de France Femmes. We then chat about the first few stages in Rotterdam and how they may…

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Can 50% of Brits really not afford to buy a bike? Cycling and affordability discussed, plus how to make a new bike computer with Hammerhead 54:27

5d ago54:27

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For episode 83 of the road.cc Podcast, we decided to don our analytical hats and delve into a recent survey which claimed that 49 per cent of British people do not believe they can afford to buy a bike, and that around a quarter reckon it would take around six months to save up for one. Are bikes, and the accessories commonly associated with cyclin…

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Embrace Every Moment Ruth Edwards 41:36

5d ago41:36

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Wondering what it's like to live in Belgium while training for your first Tour de France Femmes? Join Dominique Powers and Ruth Edwards for an inside look at how the American pro is approaching her return to road cycling with Human Powered Health ahead of this year's biggest race.By Wahoo Fitness

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Puck Moonen 50:32

6d ago50:32

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In episode 116, I catch up with the multi-talented Dutch star, Puck Moonen. Puck and I discuss all of her favourite things, such as Formula 1, Moto GP, bike racing, training, and more. We also have a bit of fun chatting about the crazy experiences Puck has had throughout her promotional work and the downright weird ones too. We hear about the most …

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Ep 493 No Rats 1:03:22

7d ago1:03:22

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This week we talk about the amazing Olympic road races. We get more patriotic than we've been in a long time, wonder if Eddy and Pat are still disappointed and nominate a lot of people for the championship belt. Plus, Canadian rat facts. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhea…

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Paul Collins - Australian Track Team 45:18

8d ago45:18

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In episode 115, I catch up with Paul Collins, the head of performance excellence for AusCycling. Paul and I discuss the Australian Team Pursuit campaign ahead of the track events at the Olympics in Paris this week. We talk about the lessons learned since Tokyo, plans for Australia's "upgrade package" and the developments in track cycling across all…

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Clara Brown 43:50

15d ago43:50

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From piloting planes to Paralympic podiums and World Championships, Clara Brown is no stranger to flying high.Yet that wasn't always the case. When Clara was 12, she suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the neck down.Tune into the latest episode of Breakfast with Boz to hear from Clara about discovering cycling, comp…

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Alex Manly & Georgia Baker 45:56

14d ago45:56

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In episode 114, I catch up with besties Alex Manly and Georgia Baker ahead of their Paris Olympics campaign on the track for Australia. We discuss the interesting things about the Olympic games such as the rooms, kits and strange items the athletes receive. Alex and Georgia explain the preparation for the games that the Teams Pursuit squad have bee…

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Ep 492 Paris Mountain 1:00:49

14d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

This week we all have Olympic fever. Unfortunately, Tims fever is making him mad (again) that we don't have downhill or the kilo in the Olympics. But we do enjoy the racing we have and read some hilarious emails. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhe…

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Was the 2024 Tour de France a bit rubbish? Pogačar’s ghostbusting climbs, podcast poltergeists, and Cav’s Vino problem 46:46

19d ago46:46

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It's episode 82 of the road.cc Podcast sponsored by Hammerhead, a certain big old race across France has ended for another year, and so it's only right that we do a full debrief of Tour de France 2024! What was good and what was not so good about this year's Tour, what have we learnt, and how would we make the 2025 edition even better? Find out wha…

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Ep 99: Tour de France 2024 - Review and Not-So-Expert Analysis 36:58

19d ago36:58

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A few days on from the race's finish, the Toms sit down to discuss a history-filled edition Tour de France. They reminisce about their get-together in Turin, question whether Tadej Pogačar should have gifted any of his six stage wins (spoiler alert: he shouldn't have), and Tom 1 gives his roadside account of watching Mark Cavendish take his record-…

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Jess Allen - How to become a Director Sportiv 46:31

21d ago46:31

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In episode 113, I catch up with former professional turned director sportiv (DS) Jess Allen. Jess and I discuss her transition from road captain to DS and everything she has learned so far as we head towards the biggest women’s race of the year, the Tour de France Avec Zwift. Thanks to our sponsors who support the production of the TPR Cycling Podc…

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Ep 491 The Double 1:09:01

27d ago1:09:01

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The Tour is done and Pod reigns supreme. We discuss the good and bad of Pog's utter domination, why we stayed interested and we finally learn where Spencer wants to rail bike. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling …

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Kim Cadzow 42:11

28d ago42:11

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In episode 112, I chat with the absolute A1 huma, Kim Cadzow. In just her second year on the WWT, Kim has already amassed amazing results, such as 6th in LBL, 10th on GC at the Vuelta, and 8th on GC at Suisse. Not only is Kim Cadzow a huge talent, but she is also an awesome chat! Kim and I discussed EF’s new co-sponsor, Oatly, and what it’s like to…

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Stage 15 | The final week | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 26:03

1M ago26:03

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We can smell the Mediterranean Sea and Nice feels oh so close for Neilson and Sean. We catch up with them on the second and last rest day of the 2024 Tour de France to recap what has been a crazy week of racing. Our American duo talk about what it was like to race in one of the hardest stages to date, why being in the gruppetto can actually be nice…

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Ep 490 Checks in the Mail 1:23:49

1M ago1:23:49

1:23:49

We are finally back and talking about the tour. Who's going to win, who's won and who paid who for what. Plus, French jorts, team names and wheels no one needs. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and u…

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Neilson Powless 17:26

1M ago17:26

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Neilson Powless joins the podcast from his car on the way to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa ahead of the 2024 Tour de France. Hear from Neilson about what success looks like for him and his team and how he sometimes skips a post-race massage in exchange for some peace and quietBy Wahoo Fitness

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Antonia Niedermaier 31:39

1M ago31:39

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In episode 111, we chat to Antonia Niedermaier, the young climbing sensation from Canyon-Sram. Antonia burst on to the scene this time last year, winning a mountain stage at the Giro at just 20 years of age before winning the U/23 ITT World Title. We learn more about Antonia’s road to the World Tour, her hometown and hobbies, and how ski-mountainee…

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Stage 9 | Rest day!! | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 23:02

1M ago23:02

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We've (FINALLY) reached the first rest day of the 2024 Tour de France. It's been a crazy first week of the Tour and Florence already feels like ancient history. Our squad has ridden valiantly this week and have showed that they are here to race and race hard. Today, we talk to Tour Rookie, Sean Quinn and teammate Neilson Powless about their favorit…

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Mark Cavendish makes history, Dylan Groenewegen’s bizarre (and stage-winning) aero beak, and the weirdest things we’ve ever seen at the Tour de France 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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We’re almost a week into the 2024 Tour de France, so to celebrate – and inspired by Dylan Groenewegen’s peculiar, Batman-inspired aero beak – in the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we decided to unbuckle the Grande Boucle and focus on the strangest, daftest, and most crazy things, both on and off the bike, that we’ve witnessed at cycling’s b…

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Sunday Stroll: Annual American Flyers Rewatch 42:54

1M ago42:54

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It's the American 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing: Tradition. It's time for our annual re-watch and discussion about American Flyers, the 1985 cycling classic staring Kevin Costner, David Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and everyone's favorite cycling baddie Luca Bercovici. Let's hurt a little. Be sure to check out returni…

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Kim (Le Court) Pienaar 56:50

1M ago56:50

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Episode 110 brings us a unique discovery in the world of women’s cycling. Kim (Le Court) Pienaar. Kim, a rider racing for AG Insurance Soudal, is a true hidden gem from Mauritius. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Kim, from her triumph at the Cape Epic to her renaissance in professional road cycling with AG. Her instant succ…

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Ep 489 - The Gainesville Incident 46:13

1M ago46:13

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This week Matt misses what can only be the greatest week of French cycling in recent history. Oh well. Tim defends Gainesville Florida's honour, and Spencer hits play on the DVR to re-watch the 2024 Giro. Or did he? This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hamme…

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Stage 3 | YELLOW!! | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 19:45

1M ago19:45

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The first three stages of the 2024 Tour de France have been brutally hard, intensely hot, and all around unforgettable for our squad. Sean and Neilson take you through the Grand Départ in Florence, what it felt like to finally pin those Tour numbers on for our Tour rookie, and how they have been coping with the heat. They also walk you through how …

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Stage 0 | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 14:06

2M ago14:06

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Stage 0 | Florence, Italy Join us for an exclusive series straight from the heart of the Tour de France with your hosts Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn, At this point, Neilson is a Tour veteran, already competing in his fifth "grande boucle" so it's only natural that we ask him to share his wisdom with Tour de France rookie, Sean Quinn. In this epis…

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Ep 98: 'Mark Cavendish Will Win Two Stages' - Tour de France 2024 Preview 35:08

2M ago35:08

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The biggest three weeks of the calendar have arrived. It's time for the Tour de France. As they prepare to head out to Italy for the Grand Départ, the Toms discuss the key stages, make their GC picks, and envisage the scene of Mark Cavendish breaking the all-time stage win record. Spoiler alert: He's going to do it and then some. Music: Acid Trumpe…

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Cycling and the General Election: Do the UK’s political parties care about cycling and active travel? We take a deep dive into the 2024 manifestos 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or become adept at turning off the TV as soon as you hear Question Time’s twinkly theme, then you’ll be well aware that the next UK general election is fast approaching. And with under two weeks to go until the polling stations open, all of the main parties have launched their manifestos, setting out the key …

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Pogi’s breakfast and Remco’s floors 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

On this week's Placeholders, Caley Fretz, Kit Nicholson, and Jonny Long discuss Tadej Pogačar's fueling at the 2023 Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel's floor needs, and more. Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast network. Also,…

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Bus Chronicles Podcast - Episode 7 - Later Starters - Quinty Ton & Amber Pate 18:11

2M ago18:11

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Welcome back to the GreenEDGE Cycling Bus Chronicles Podcast! The women's team are back for episode 7 as we build up to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! In this episode Quinty Ton and Amber Pate discuss their late start in cycling and their unique paths into the pro peloton, the upcoming TDFF, Quinty's return from injury, Amber's love of rice …

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Ep 488 No Wheels 47:39

2M ago47:39

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This week with the Tour right around the corner we talk rail bikes, Zwift bikes and mountain bikes. And of course, we perfectly break down all the Swiss action and why it means a Austrian on a French team will win the TDF. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. Find us, and other fantastic cyc…

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Embrace Every Moment Alison Jackson 46:18

2M ago46:18

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Whether she’s bringing good vibes to the squad on race day, hyping up her teammates in the peloton, or making new friends while at home in Girona, community is what matters most to EF Education-Cannondale’s Alison Jackson. Join Alison and Dominique Powers for episode three of Embrace Every Moment.By Wahoo Fitness

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Tour de France form check 42:37

2M ago42:37

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On this week's Placeholders, Jonny Long and Kit Nicholson join Caley Fretz to do a form check of the big contenders ahead of the Tour de France and field a few questions from members. Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on our podcast net…

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Ep 487 Sock Sponsor 58:23

2M ago58:23

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This week Tim visits Matt in the city beautiful Minneapolis for a very special episode. Will Roglic win the tour, where did Gee come from and Socks. Plus, Tims racing program revealed. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. Find us, and other fantastic cycling podcasts on the Wide Angle Podium…

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road.cc CANCELLED by Ineos! What happened when we tried to take pics of the new Pinarello Dogma + Does cycling policy need a reset after the election? 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Oi, you there! You can’t record your podcast around here… We’ve got a special bonus Dauphiné and election edition of the road.cc Podcast this week, because surely you didn’t think we were going to ignore THAT incident, involving a seemingly super top secret new Pinarello Dogma and a stubborn British team at the key pre-Tour tune-up race, did you? S…

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Unbound Gravel 2024 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Lachlan Morton, Greg Van Avermaet, Team AMANI, Sofia Gomez Villafane, and more — your Breakfast with Boz UNBOUND 2024 recap has arrived! Hear from the winners, riders, and organizers on all the excitement, preparation, and relief that goes alongside participating in gravel cycling's marquee event.By Wahoo Fitness

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Unbounding toward the Tour de France 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Dane Cash and Jonny Long join Caley Fretz on this week's Placeholders to discuss Unbound, Unchained, and the unmistakeable approach of the Tour de France as the Critérium du Dauphiné gets underway. Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to support this show and everything else on o…

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Ep 486 Results Hack 54:52

2M ago54:52

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This week we finally wrap up our award-winning Giro coverage, start the dissent into wild TDF speculation season and figure out a sure-fire way to finally get those race results onto the internet. Plus, Spencer stands up, Matt lays down some tarps and a Yurt-BOB-crap trailer story. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the…

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Setbacks and comebacks with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 44:23

3M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, you are joining us on the eve of the US national championship road race. Coming back from injury is always a bumpy road, full of unknowns, vague timelines, and challenges. Both Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn can confirm this. We talk about what it takes to bounce back after injury, our hopes and dreams for the US cycling scene, goa…

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Ep 97: 'Tadej Pogačar Has Done Something Generational' - Giro d'Italia 2024 Recap 34:06

3M ago34:06

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10 minutes, well, almost 10 minutes, was the gap Tadej Pogačar stretched out when he won the pink jersey at this year's Giro d'Italia. The Toms sit down to discuss the "generational" victory, Pogačar's secret power data, and the wider importance of time trials at Grand Tours. There's also a bold prediction for what the Slovenian will achieve in 202…

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Making our way around the National Cycle Network (and why it’s really all about the people you meet) with Laura Laker + Is active travel in Britain heading in the wrong direction? 1:16:56

3M ago1:16:56

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For episode 78 of the road.cc Podcast, we donned our reading glasses, grabbed our bikes, and headed over to the National Cycle Network, that underfunded, unwieldy, often fractured, but very important collection of routes used by cyclists across the UK and which forms the subject of Laura Laker’s brilliant new book, Potholes and Pavements. Part one …

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Will Pogačar have anything left for the Tour? 1:02:55

3M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Jonny Long and Ronan Mc Laughlin join Caley Fretz to discuss Pogačar's Giro effort, time trialing as a specialty, and the recovery of Vingegaard and Van Aert, and Joe Lindsey pops in to discuss Olympic selection for the United States. Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/member to suppo…

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Levi Leipheimer 48:50

3M ago48:50

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Levi Leipheimer is a former professional cyclist and the organizer of Levi's Gran Fondo, an event in Sonoma County, CA, with an added competitive edge that's designed to bring excitement back to the American road racing scene. In this episode, Levi and Ian talk about the changing landscape of American bike racing and the opportunities to provide mo…

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Arvid de Kleijn: The next big sprint talent 38:56

3M ago38:56

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In episode 109, I catch up with Arvid de Kleijn, the Dutch sprinter from Tudor Pro Cycling. In the last two years, Arvid has forged himself as one of the top sprinters in the World Tour. We discuss his unconventional journey to the top flight. Arvid explains what makes the likes of Milan, Philipsen, and Merlier a cut above the rest and how importan…

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