The Press Room (TPR) podcast, presented by Zwift, features fun and engaging interviews with the world’s best cyclists.
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Gravel Cycling in Australia is booming. From racing to bike packing to simply getting off the beaten track and exploring the backroads and trails of our stunning natural landscapes - this accessible subculture is all about community, adventure and (re-)discovering the joy of life on two wheels. Join us a we celebrate our gravel cycling scene and discover the locations, explore the events and meet the people at the heart of the sport.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jess Allen - How to become a Director Sportiv
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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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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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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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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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Brendan 'Trekky' Johnston - Australia's New Gravel Champion is taking on the world
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Send us a Text Message. This week on the Pod we sit down with Aussie Gravel cycling megastar Brendan Trekky Johnston. Trekky has been busy taking it to the world in the Lifetime Grand Prix and he shares with us his experiences racing some of the world's biggest gravel races in the US, including a recap of his recent 15th place in Unbound gravel. We…
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Arvid de Kleijn: The next big sprint talent
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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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Kell O'Brien: Catching up with Kell in 2024
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In episode 108, I catch up with Australia’s track and road star, Kell O‘Brien, from Jayco-AlUla. Kell and I discuss his 2024 classics season and chat about his focus for the Olympics this year in Paris. We also talked about the Giro and the current weather concerns the riders are facing. What is it like to have to ride or race in those icy conditio…
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In episode 107, I catch up with the loveable sprinter Jensen Plowright from Alpecin–Deceuninck. We catch up after a long time between drinks, and the result is very entertaining. We discuss the Giro and whether Caleb Ewan will get back to the top step this month, and Jensen explains the stresses of hectic sprint stages. We chat a bit about tech and…
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Superior X-Road Gravel Review - The bike I’ve been waiting for
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Send us a Text Message. We’re back for another bike review! This time its the brand new (to Australia and the US) Superior X-Road Team Comp GR. CHECK OUT THE BIKE! Superior X- Road Team Comp GR - bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/jrLxMZ Superior X- Road Team Elite Di2 - bikesonline-australia.pxf.io/75P0ag Subscribe to our YouTube channel here - https://…
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In episode 106, I catch up with Jai Hindley, the winner of the 2022 Giro d’Italia. He is also known as the Prince of Perth. Jai and I catch up on what has been happening in his life this year, including his new contract extension with Bora-Hansgrohe. We discuss the major factors Jai considered during the negotiations and the importance of being abl…
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Dave McKenzie: 2024 Giro d'Italia Preview
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In episode 105, I catch up with Giro stage winner, SBS commentator and my good mate Dave McKenzie to discuss some hot topics ahead of this year’s Giro d’Italia. Macca and I discuss the “dominance vs. entertainment” theme referring to Pogacar’s likely sweep of the Giro GC and speculate about Sam Welsford’s surprising exclusion from the Bora Hansgroh…
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Vasilis Anastopoulos: Mark Cavendish's coach
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In episode 104, I catch up with the man behind Mark Cavendish’s comeback to success, his coach, Vasilis Anastapolous, AKA “Vasi”. In Cavendish’s own words, Vasilis was the catalyst for Mark Cavendish’s return to success when they were introduced to each other at the beginning of 2021. Vasi and I discuss his training philosophy and what it is like t…
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In episode 103, I chat with the smiling Colombian Esteban Chaves. Esteban shot to fame in 2014 as a likeable and endearing character while riding for Greenedge Cycling. He has podiumed the Giro d’italia and the Vuelta Espana, winning numerous grand tour stages and a monument at Il Lombardia. In this episode, Esteban and I discuss the traditional de…
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The Beechworth Granite Classic - A love letter written in the dirt
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Send us a Text Message. This weekend will see another edition of the Beechworth Granite Classic - a weekend-long fesitval celebration of gravel cycling culture in the historic township of Beechworth, in the foothills of the Victorian High Country. This event has captured the imagination of the Australian gravel scene, and we sit down with organiser…
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In episode 102, we chat with Anya Louw from AG Insurance - Soudal. The 23-year-old Tasmanian quickly rose to the Women’s World Tour in 2022 and has established herself as a real captain within the team despite admittedly still learning the ropes herself. Anya and I chatted about her adaption to the European professional lifestyle, what aspects she …
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Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell: GRVL Season!
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In episode 101, I catch up with Valtteri Bottas & Tiffany Cromwell, the cycling and Formula One power couple. Valtteri, Tiff and I chat about their upcoming gravel race in Finland, Fnld GRVL, which is a part of the GRVL series, including RADL (AUS) and SBT GRVL (US). We chat about how they discovered gravel cycling and how it plays a role in improv…
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In episode 100, I caught up with the greatest Men’s mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter. Nino is a 10 (!!) time World Champion in the cross-country discipline and an Olympic gold medalist. At 37 years old, Nino is still a force in the sport, and the likes of Tom Pidcock and Mathieu van der Poel are trying to dethrone him in the MTB world. In …
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In episode 99, I catch up with Australia’s greatest-ever general classification rider, 2011 Tour de France winner and World Champion, Cadel Evans. Cadel begins by explaining the origins of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and explains the difficulties of putting on a bike race in 2024. We then turn our attention to which riders in the modern-d…
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Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 2 Review - Do Suspension Forks and Dropper Posts have a place in Gravel?
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Send us a Text Message. It’s bike review time! In a first for the Podcast, we provide a no-nonsense honest review of the Giant Revolt X Advanced Pro 2. Tristan has had a week riding this unique gravel rig, complete with a suspension fork, dropper post and wide ranging mullet AXS groupset to find out what this bike offers and who it might be for. An…
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Fabian Cancellara: Owner of Tudor Pro Cycling
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In episode 98, I catch up with Fabian Cancellara, the owner of Tudor Pro Cycling, the new Suisse team on a rapid rise towards the World Tour. Fabian explains how the team came to be and its organisational values. We discuss the challenges of creating a new team and managing sponsor expectations. Fabian and I close the episode by discussing the riva…
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Connor Sens - Australia's Gravel Champion
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Send us a Text Message. We catch up with Connor Sens - Bendigo local, Australia's Gravel National Champion and all round top bloke - to relive a huge year of gravel racing both here and overseas. We cover his win at Nationals, UCI Gravel Worlds, Gravellista, Dirty Warrny, RADL GRVL, the all new Uncorked Gravel event and the GOGG before looking ahea…
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Matej Mohorič: Descending tips, Gravel Worlds & Roubaix
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In episode 97, I catch up with one of the most fascinating cyclists in the modern peloton, Matej Mohorič. Matej is well-known for his impressive record of wins and his fearless riding style, but also for his eloquent and candid interviews that he consistently delivers. In our conversation, we discussed the classics, what it takes to win, and the ch…
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Laurence Pithie: Winning Cadels, leadership at FDJ, park-runs & golfing
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In episode 96, I catch up with the man of the summer, Laurence Pithie. Laurence and I discussed the recent NZ national championships, his huge victory at Cadel Evans GORR, and what was going through his mind during that hectic sprint finish. We dive into his favourite sponsor items (it will surprise you) and chat about living in Europe, running in …
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Simpatico Bikes - Titanium Gravel Bikes, Born in Melbourne
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Send us a Text Message. In our very first video Podcast, we catch up with Brandon from Simpatico Bikes - a brand new bike company building exquisite titanium gravel bikes right here in Melbourne. WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE HERE - https://youtu.be/ewgENUV_2EU?si=9M6236Z4lp0LQqrE Please View, Like, Subscribe to the video and leave a comment to help o…
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Greg Henderson: World Tour Sprint & Leadout Analysis
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In episode 95, I chat with one of the authorities of sprinting at the top level, Greg Henderson. Greg has raced 17 grand tours and 5 Olympic games and worked closely with Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish and other world-class sprinters. He is known for his race IQ and now operates as a director sportif in his post-racing career. Greg and I sat down to…
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Ruby Roseman-Gannon: 2024 in the Green and Gold.
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In episode 94, I chat with Australian champion Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Ruby and I discussed how she plans to step up in the classics in 2024 as she enters her 4th season as a pro. Ruby explains why the gym is important for her training and details what she wants to work on for this season to take that next step in her career. Finally, we finish with s…
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In episode 93, I chat with Finn Fisher-Black from Team UAE. Finn and I catch up at the Tour Down Under and chat about his fantastic 2023 season after recovering from a horrific leg injury in his neo-pro season. We discuss the upcoming Olympics, time trialling and New Zealand’s finest chocolates. Head to www.procyclingkitsales.com to check out the r…
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In episode 92, I chat with New Zealand RR champion and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under, Ally Wollaston. Sitting down at the Hilton, Adelaide, we chat about her recent successful start to 2024 at the TDU, personally and for her AG Insurance-Soudal team. There is also some chat about Oakleys, chocolate, coffee and moon landings (allegedly). Fin…
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Announcing the Shimano Gravel Muster - Australia's Most Epic Gravel Stage Race
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Send us a Text Message. Today marks the launch of the Shimano Gravel Muster, Australia's new premiere gravel stage race to be held in the stunning landscape of central Australia. In this episode, we go for a ride through the hills of the Anglesea Heath with local Sam Maffett of Rapid Ascent, who will be putting on the event, and get the exclusive s…
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Sam Welsford: Tour Down Under, Road Nats & Paris Olympics
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In episode 91, I chat with Australian sprinter and new Bora Hansgrohe recruit, Sam Welsford. Sam and I discuss the recent Australian Nationals and where it might be headed before getting stuck into some Tour Down Under thoughts. Sam explains why being a sprinter is much more than simply putting out 1700W, and we look ahead to the Paris Olympics and…
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Sarah Gigante: Nationals, Tour Down Under & Fan Questions
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In episode 90 and our first here at Tour Down Under, I sit down with TPR favourite, Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance - Soudal. Sarah and I chat about her recent Australian Road Nationals return and her explosive display in the road race. We chat about her new team, new equipment, losing her nickname and of course, moon landings. Tour Down Under Event …
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In episode 89, I chat with reigning Australian ITT champion Grace Brown of FDJ Suez Futuroscope. Grace and I unpacked what’s to come in the women’s road race and also the ITT. Grace explains the tightrope of fitness she must balance at this time of the year and details the external pressures of being the favourite to win during the Australian summe…
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In episode 88 and the first for 2024, I sat down with Q36.5 rider and Australian professional Jimmy Whelan. We discuss the upcoming Australian National Championships, how the road race can be won and lost, and who Jimmy will be looking at in the final laps of Buninyong. We begin by touching on Jimmy’s inspiring journey back to the top flight of cyc…
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Matilda Raynolds - Your 2023 Dirty Warrny Champion
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Send us a Text Message. Really pumped to have the chance to catch up with Australian cycling icon Matilda Raynolds for this week's Pod. We chat all about Matilda's recent win at the Dirty Warrny and take a look back at her preparation, her strategy and her execution on the day, as well as take a look ahead to what is in store for 2024. You can foll…
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Luke Plapp: Coming home to Jayco-Alula
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In episode 87 and the final for 2023, I sit down once again with the people's champ of TPR, Luke Plapp. The great man talks us through his freshly announced transfer to Jayco-Alula. What is he looking forward to at his new team, why did he make the switch and, Luke looks back on his time with Ineos and explains what he learned. Naturally, we keep o…
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The Dirty Warrny Mega Preview Show with Jethro Nagle
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Send us a Text Message. This week gravel racing expert Jethro Nagle of the Press Room Podcast (and his cat) join us for a Mega Preview show of the upcoming Dirty Warrny - perhaps Australia's biggest gravel race. The Press Room Podcast - https://tprcyclingnews.com/ The Dirty Warrny - https://dirtywarrny.com.au/ Support the Show. Please follow or sub…
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In episode 86, I catch up with Australian time-trial machine and all-round legend, Georgie Howe, from Team Jayco-Alula. Georgie and I look back on her first season in the Women’s World Tour. We talk about what she learned racing in the classics, the level of the WWT, her Tour de France experience and, other highlights throughout the year. Of course…
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Patrick Broe: Youtube, ASO, Jumbo-Visma & more
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In episode 85, I catch up with the best in the cycling media game, Patrick Broe. Patrick is the man who founded Lanterne Rouge, the YouTube channel and the cycling podcast we all know and love. Patrick and I discussed the early days of his cycling media output and the challenges of securing his unique ASO rights agreement. We speak about his role w…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we have a special episode featuring guest reporter Shane, who travelled from Broome to participate in WA's famous 'Bike it to Ballidu' event, which has been reborn this year as a gravel cycling festival. To find out more about the event, visit https://ballidugravel.com.au/ Or follow West Cycle events on instagram h…
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UCI Gravel World Championships Preview Show
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Send us a Text Message. Just a quick bonus Ep looking forward to this weekend's UCI Gravel World Championships in Veneto, Italy. We take a look at the history of the event, the courses, the main contenders and give a shout out to all the Aussies taking the start line! Official Website - https://www.uci.org/competition-hub/2023-uci-gravel-world-cham…
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Zoe Backstedt: New team, CX season, Ice cream and TT playlists.
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In episode 84, I sit down with the next big thing in women’s professional cycling, Zoe Backstedt. At 19 years old, Zoe is just getting started. She recently signed a 3-year-deal with Canyon-Sram and is about to start her Cyclocross season after completing her first year in the World Tour. In this episode, Zoe and I have a lot of fun chatting about …
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In episode 83, I sit down with the new European Time Trial champion and neo-pro, Josh Tarling, from Ineos Grenadiers. Josh and I discuss his epic Roubaix OTL story, Time Trialling (of course), style on the bike, track cycling, and his love for space. He’s quietly spoken but has a mischievous energy about him. I hope you enjoy Legends. Meet our newe…
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