Best Worldtour Podcasts (2024)

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Movement is a River - Ep 139 1:17:49

3h ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Movement is a River - Ep 139 During this walking podcast I discuss the idea that all movement is like a river. I offer that we must direct and cultivate the qualities of the river of our movement with a specific intent, or this river will be wild, untamed, and end up in the wrong place. I offer this analogy to help people understand that their dail…

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SOIGNEUR | The Most Crucial Job in Cycling 36:54

3d ago36:54

36:54

It's the final Tour de France episode, we're taking a deep dive into the most crucial job in cycling—the soigneur. Are they a butler? A friend? A rider's mum? We chatted with Kevin Verstaen, an experienced soigneur working for Soudal Quick-Step, who described the role as looking after the welfare of team members and being a "cyclist laborer." Soign…

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

3h ago26:03

26:03

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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SPORTS NUTRITION | How Much Do Pro Riders Eat? 40:38

7d ago40:38

40:38

Nutrition is a hot topic in the modern peloton, and for good reason. A grand tour like the Tour de France is an immense challenge for the body. Fail to fuel or eat properly, and you'll pay the price. In this episode, we uncover the latest strategies that pros use to sustain themselves through three weeks of grueling racing. Joining us is Maaike Pol…

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Saddle Forward! - Episode 138 1:00:00

3d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Saddle Forward! - Episode 138 This walking podcast is a commentary on two different perspectives about forward saddle positions that have been floating around in the intersphere. They got me thinking so I figured I would drop some thoughts on this topic. The first discussion is around an article Dan Empfield posted on his website slow twitch dot co…

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

9d ago23:02

23:02

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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PERFORMANCE COACH | Remco Evenepoel, Mastering Training, Recovery, and Technology 54:46

8d ago54:46

54:46

In this episode, live from the Tour de France, we're joined by Koen Pelgrim, Performance Coach at Soudal Quick-Step and personal trainer to Remco Evenepoel. Remco has had an outstanding first week at the Grande Boucle, securing a stage win and the white jersey with an impressive and consistent performance. As we prepare for the race's second half, …

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

12d ago19:45

19:45

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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TOUR DE FRANCE | A Brief History of the Race 💛 15:14

12d ago15:14

15:14

In this 'petite' episode, we’re giving you a speedy introduction to La Grande Boucle and its history, along with some fun and incredible facts. We explore its iconic climbs, the introduction of different leader jerseys, and the thrill of watching the race. We also highlight some of the early champions and pioneers, discuss the evolution of team spo…

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

15d ago14:06

14:06

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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Three Attributes of Cyclists - Ep 137 1:12:05

19d ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Three Attributes of Cyclists - Ep 137 In this night time walking adventure I speak about the three characteristics a cyclist must have in order to express their highest potential as an athlete. The episode is inspired by conversations with Jonathan Vaughters about what it takes to be good. His list included 1) Marathoner 2) F1 Driver. He has a vide…

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

24d 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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PRESS OFFICER | WorldTour Communication Coach and Storyteller 28:09

28d ago28:09

28:09

In our series profiling the team behind the riders, it’s all about communication activations, social media, partner marketing campaigns, and mental health awareness. You might have caught a glimpse of today’s guest in the background during rider interviews at races and Grand Tours. His name is Phil Lowe, Press Officer for one of the sport’s biggest…

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Tour de France form check 42:37

1M ago42:37

42:37

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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Unbounding toward the Tour de France 50:17

1M ago50:17

50:17

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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THE FASTEST SPRINTER DUO | Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

Born just 31 days apart in the autumn of 1992, Soudal Quick-Step's Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe are a duo whose fates have long been connected. In the first bunch sprint of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Tim Merlier made history by becoming the first Belgian in 46 years to win three stages in a single edition of the Giro d’Italia. With help from his…

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

2M 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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Will Pogačar have anything left for the Tour? 1:02:55

2M 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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Forest Walking in Japan - Episode 136 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Forest Walking in Japan - Episode 136 In this discussion I speak to my audience of somanauts about impressions Japan has left on me and how these concepts can help us in our practice of sport and life. Wandering through the forest, I discuss cleaning your room, respect for other humans and reverence for nature. As always, I hope you find this discu…

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Placeholders: King Pogačar the Benevolent, Giver of Sunnies 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

Kit Nicholson and Jonny Long join Caley Fretz on this week's Placeholders to discuss Pogačar's benevolent dominance, Vingegaard's tattoo, 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.…

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Locavore - Episode 135 1:53:40

2M ago1:53:40

1:53:40

Locavore - Episode 135 Today’s conversation is with Craig Taber from Locavore Delivery. Locavore works with the highest quality farms across the front range of Colorado to deliver meat to your doorstep. We speak about the relationship between scale and environmental impact in an economically driven market, the convenience of Amazon, and the boundar…

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Thriving in their post-brown shorts era 59:32

2M ago59:32

59:32

Kit Nicholson, Jonny Long, and Abby Mickey join Caley Fretz to discuss Decathlon's recent success, the Intergiro, transfers in the women's peloton, 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.…

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The Cold is my Teacher - Ep134 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

The Cold is my Teacher - Ep134 Grandpa Pearce is here to tell you a walking story again. The story is about cold. Cold can teach you a lot about yourself. It is an opportunity to work with the breath and to have an alternative means of generating a focused state. It also brings about an experience of equanimity following the event. Do you work with…

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The Giro's Happy Gilmore 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

On this week's Placeholders, Kit Nicholson and Jonny Long join Caley Fretz to talk Tadej Pogačar's Giro approach, Demi Vollering's Nike deal, 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.…

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Who will win the Giro? 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

On this week's podcast, the crew looks ahead to the Giro d'Italia, where Tadej Pogačar looks like the favorite on a course that should provide wire-to-wire excitement. Escape Collective's podcasts are made possible by our members. Head on over to escapecollective.com/join to support this show and everything else on our podcast network.…

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GIRO d'ITALIA | Pantani's Legendary Attack To Oropa, Hampsten's Epic Day on Gavia, Castelli Innovations 14:40

3M ago14:40

14:40

The 107th Giro d’Italia kicks off on Saturday, promising three weeks of breathtaking climbs, scenic views, and, above all, great racing. In this episode, we'll delve into some iconic moments in Giro history; the first Maglia Rosa, Marco Pantani's legendary attack to Oropa in 1999, Andy Hampsten's epic day on Passo Gavia in 1988, and Castelli's inno…

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Road tripping to the Vuelta Feminina with Kim Cadzow 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

Join us in the back of the team bus as we road trip to the Vuelta Feminina. If you don’t know who Kim is yet, we think you should. Kim is brand new to the sport of cycling. Three years ago, she was a teenager in New Zealand who had never even raced a bike and if you had told her that she would be competing for the win at one of cycling’s biggest ra…

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How do you solve a problem like Pogačar? 51:07

3M ago51:07

51:07

With Classics season in the rearview mirror, Kit Nicholson, Dane Cash, and Ronan Mc Laughlin join Caley Fretz on this week's Placeholders to ponder whether anything can or should be done to make it harder for riders to attack from so far out.By Escape Collective

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CLASSIC CLIMBS | Rocacorba: The Most Celebrated Climb Never Used in a Pro Race 57:35

3M ago57:35

57:35

In this episode, I caught up with multiple South African champion Ashleigh Moolman Pasio. We talked about how she ended up in Banyoles near Girona, the Rocacorba Cycling business, her QOM Strava record on the famous Rocacorba climb near Girona, and the challenge she set herself to get the best women's time below 30 minutes. Ashleigh will share her …

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Dr. Allen Lim: All About Salt - Ep133 1:40:12

3M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

Dr. Allen Lim: All About Salt - Ep133 This conversation with Dr Allen Lim covers a broad range of topics including heat stress adaptation, handing up water bottles and driving busses when you have a doctorate, salt and the sodium - potassium balance.By Colby Pearce

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Innovation in the WorldTour with Andreas Klier and POC Sports' Magnus Gustavsson 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

This season you’ve seen our men’s and women’s squads wearing an unreleased helmet from our partners over at POC. Its look is definitely eye-catching and there’s no shortage of opinions about how it looks, but the numbers and results speak for themselves. Plus, to quote Alison Jackson, we think the squad looks great in them. POC’s all new Procen Air…

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Let's chug our podium lager 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

Jonny Long, Kit Nicholson, and Dane Cash join Caley Fretz to ponder whether the Ardennes Classics might merit some reevaluation, to discuss World Cup mountain bike racing and the NCL going on hiauts, and to look ahead to a clash between Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar.By Escape Collective

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Go For A Walk - Ep132 49:30

3M ago49:30

49:30

Go For A Walk - Ep132 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is about the most fundamental pattern of human movement: Walking. Old school cycling would command that riders stay off their feet but I would offer that this is an old ideal that should be lit on fire and kicked off a cliff. Walking is an absolutely essential aspect of the human experience…

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Don't throw things at the bike racers 50:33

3M ago50:33

50:33

Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson talk through some of the side stories that came out of the last weekend of cobbled classics and wonder aloud what can be done to make the sport safer and less full of dumb people who want to throw things at bike racers. Plus, Iain Treloar interviews two confused deer mascots.…

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GOATA: Ricky Stanzi - Ep131 2:04:54

3M ago2:04:54

2:04:54

GOATA: Ricky Stanzi - Ep131 This conversation is with GOATA Movement coach Ricky Stanzi. In our discussion, we unpack the philosophy of GOATA movement, what it is and the origin of this philosophy. GOATA stands for Greatest Of All Time Athletes. It is a movement education system that is based on movement principles observed in young children, triba…

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Shop Local and Organic / Birdwatching for Cyclists – Ep130 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Shop Local and Organic / Birdwatching for Cyclists – Ep130 One more solo walking podcast in which I tell you a story, grandpa Pearce is here to tell you about the way things used to be. The point I am making specifically is about how modern training has become dictated by head units and power zones, and why this is problematic. Riders assume that t…

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The Paris-Roubaix preview 1:05:13

3M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

From a bar in Belgium straight to your ears: The Placeholders crew preview both of this weekend's Paris-Roubaix races, discuss the Arenberg chicane and the crashes in the Basque Country, and we hear from Emma Norsgaard on what Roubaix means and how to ride it.By Escape Collective

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Long live the queen of Roubaix with Alison Jackson 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

Alison Jackson is back in Roubaix to defend her title on the infamous french cobbles. In this episode, we catch up with Alison and dive into the real Alison. She’s a pro cyclist, beloved dancer, stellar aunt, zamboni driver, former knitter, and so much more. She talks about how she’s taking a different approach to racing this season, what has chang…

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You take Boonen, I'll take Van der Poel 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

The Placeholders crew comes to you live from Kortrijk, Belgium, this week, where they tackle life's greatest questions (who's better, Boonen or Van der Poel?), debate the merits of goat-based cobble upkeep, and have some Weekly Pain with a real live member.By Escape Collective

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The rain and pain in Flanders 49:44

3M ago49:44

49:44

We're back with a special on-the-ground episode from Oudenaarde, the finish town of the Tour of Flanders. It's wet, it's cold, but we've found a bar and a fire and are ready to talk about a spectacular bike race (even if the last 50 km were slightly less spectacular). As always, for a deep run-through of the women's Flanders, don't miss Abby and th…

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Is it safer at altitude? 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

This week's episode of Placeholders, recorded after a busy weekend of racing – but before Dwars door Vlaanderen ... – ponders which men's Classics team is best right now, riders skipping races to go to altitude, and whether the "Big Six" is really a thing.By Escape Collective

5M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Training in the Rain and Running from Thanos - Ep127 This episode is about a client who has undergone significant life and health challenges. We have exchanged several emails about his situation and had very honest discussions regarding his choices and trajectory in the sport of cycling. He has given me permission to share his story with my audienc…

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