Three hosts, three up sprints at Amstel and triple chainring Ti bikes. It seems all great things come in three this week. Plus, Tim learns of a fork, Tariffs and the danger of ebay app. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the…

Amanda and Bill chat about everything that happened at the Sea Otter Classic gravel race, round one of the Lifetime Grand Prix series. The episode also includes finish line interviews with Haley Batten, Tom Dumoulin, Stella Hobbs, Mason Mohn, Jade Rohde and Drew Dillman. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time onl…

This week we discuss two amazing editions of Paris Roubaix, wonder who golfs and wonder about old Tim hot takes. Plus, horse people and the Disney/ Bill Peet classic The Sword in the Stone. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out…

This week Flanders Flanders and Dwars. Will we look back on this time with rose colored glasses? We talk Killing Killer Bees, attacking past the fan club and a TT even worse than a team timetrial....its Tariff Talk. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit …

Wayne Smith aka Big Tall Wayne chats with Amanda about his lifelong love of bikes and the cycling community, working as a professional race mechanic, and his partnership with Pete Stetina. You can follow Wayne on Instagram at @bigtallwayne. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, sellers can save 30% on the …

This week we are in the thick of the classics. We talk Catalunya, Wiebes and MVdP domination and who's getting punished with Dwars. Plus, we accessorize with climber chains, Grenadiers and watches. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to c…

This week Rosael joins us again to discuss the drama of Milan San Remo, then more Milan San Remo and our dreams. Plus, Tim leads a group ride, and we talk bike swaps and sales. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cy…

Russell Finsterwald joins Amanda and Bill to chat about setting aside a successful cross-country mountain bike career to become a pro gravel racer, his switch from the Specialized program to Trek Driftless, successfully figuring out how to race his bike and be financially secure, and his friendship/rivalry with Keegan Swenson. You can follow Russel…

This week we discuss two great stage races for the price of one admission, Tirreno-Adriatico with its trident and Paris-Nice and it's whatever they win. We make some informed Milan SanRemo predictions and remember the belt. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling…

Amanda and Bill recap the second annual Valley of Tears gravel race that took place in Turkey, Texas, this past weekend. They also preview The Mid South. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, first time sellers can save 30% on the seller protection fee when you list your bike on buycycle. Groadio is also s…

This week we welcome Rosael back to the show to discuss the first " monument " of the season Strade Bianche. Plus, we talk more opening weekend, a little mid week cobble fest and get some facts getting the ultimate Muur van Geraardsbergen spot. This podcast is supported by Cozy Earth. Head over to cozyearth.com/slowride and save yourself an amazing…

Emily Newsom joins Amanda to chat about finding the bike through running and piano playing, her transition from road to gravel, and why the Life Time Grand Prix needs a transparent selection criteria. Follow Emily on Instagram at @emilyjoynewsom. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, you can save 30% on th…

This week the season begins, we talk Oomloop, KBK and a few other races. Plus, our Florida man rides gravel,Matt makes a trade and Spencer rails non punk stickers. This podcast is supported by Cozy Earth. Head over to cozyearth.com/slowride and save yourself an amazing 40% off the softest sheets and items for your home. Stay Cozy, All Winter Long w…

Amanda chats with Lelan Dains about riding in Emporia and his history with Unbound, the induction into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, and his long history of promoting community in cycling and beyond. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, you can save 30% on the seller protection fee when you list your b…

This week we are excited to be joined by Rosael Torres-Davis of the aptly names Rosael's Cycling Substack .We discuss wrong way finishes, our favorites for Omloop and riding bikes in Philly. Plus, a ton of great emails and some correct race pronunciations. This podcast is supported by Cozy Earth. Head over to cozyearth.com/slowride and save yoursel…

Ruth Holcomb joins Amanda for a conversation about Ruth joining the HT.SQD, finishing first at Rock Cobbler, growing up racing mountain bikes before dabbling in road and track racing, and her first foray into the gravel scene. Follow Ruth on Instagram at @woofholcomb. Visit buycycle.com/groadio to start listing your items. For a limited time only, …

This week road season is heating up. Folks are breaking collar bones, trash talking their old teams and announcing they will retire in many many months. Plus, we learn about watches. This podcast is supported by Cozy Earth. Head over to cozyearth.com/slowride and save yourself an amazing 40% off the softest sheets and items for your home. Stay Cozy…

This week we make up some teams, reminisce about attacking each other and pick some paint. Plus, more Grenadier sightings them we thought humanly possible. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and u…

On Episode 101 of the Groadio Podcast, Amanda chats with Tobias Kongstad about switching from road racing to gravel, his standout performances at the Traka and Unbound Gravel, and racing at a high level while also working full-time as the PAS Racing sports coordinator. You can follow Tobias on Instagram at @tobiaskongstad. Groadio is sponsored by H…

This week Tim skates a couple miles in Vermont, MVdP wins number 7 and Matt wears a necklace. Plus, some great emails and many many Ineos sightings. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code…

It's that time of year again in Slow Ride land when we jump on the railbikes and head off to our annual best/worst Pro jersey draft. Plus, more large bike themed car sightings and something is coming for Matt... This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hamm…

This week we talk TDU, crit racing in Benidorm and why we are feeling old. Plus, many many great emails and some Grenadier spotting. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at che…

We are back after a holiday break and ready to make some resolutions and look forward to a new year of biking. Or at least a new year of buying bike stuff. Plus, some great deals in the email bag. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to ch…

This week MVdP is back racing cx and it's like he never left. We talk Zonhoven and Hulst, new purple jerseys and Cincinatti. Thanks for a listening in 2024. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and …

This week Spencer gets jumped, Tim reads a magazine cover and Matt starts from the third row. We talk more Kvale, Delta brakes and finding the perfect Peloton outfit for Rob. Plus, episode 297 of Nordic Corner. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyl…

It's Episode 100 of the Groadio Podcast, and we're celebrating with two-time U.S. Gravel National Champion Lauren Stephens. Amanda and Lauren chat about various topics, including Lauren's introduction to bikes and bike racing, balancing road and gravel racing, and the experience of racing the world championships. You can follow Lauren at @lollyis_l…

This week Pidcock switches teams, Tim sees a huge bike lane and we try and figure out how you get on a triple. Plus, Nate talk lip balm and Nordic triathlon. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel. Sustainably made from plant-based fabrics …

We are tapering for the big races in 2026 but thankfully Nate and Nordic Corner is here to keep you entertained. Enjoy Give Nate a shout at [email protected] and tell him what kind of wax you use. Find us, and other fantastic cycling podcasts on the Wide Angle Podium Network, at wideanglepodium.com! Check out the brand new WAP app available in the…

Brennan Wertz joins Amanda to discuss a wide range of topics, including winning the U.S. Gravel National Championship and this year's World Championships. You can follow Brennan at @brennan.wertz. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo. Visit hammerhead.…

This week we discuss our short comings as reporters, sore backs and with Tim away brainstorm some holiday gift ideas. While we may be in the slow season for cycling, we are excited that NORDIC CORNER is back and its more glorious than ever. Spills and doping abound, and skiing is more like cycling than ever. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to…

This week Tim goes to London, Matt watches cx and Spencer makes a list. Plus, Ineos drama and baddies of more baddies of the bunch. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at chec…

This week with no road racing we listen to podcasts, fail at cx and plan a trip into the woods. Plus, our annual retelling of the time the Ukrainian road champion broke a bone racing for nothing. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to che…

Griffin Easter chats with Amanda about transitioning from road to gravel, struggling with the discipline in 2023 and his 2024 breakout season. Griffin also talks about the team he started with his brother to promote the OpiCure Foundation, which they also run. You can follow Griffin on Instagram at @gmeaster91. To sign up for the OpiCure fundraisin…

This week forget our helmets, miss a swap that never happened and ready ourselves for an award. Plus, some Euro cross talk and a bunch of great emails. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel. Sustainably made from plant-based fabrics for na…

Kyleigh Spearing chats with Amanda about her progression from triathlete to road racer and gravel specialist. They touch on Kyleigh's on-the-job training in the gravel peloton and her experience racing the UCI Gravel World Championships. You can follow Kyleigh at @kykylovestri on Instagram. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listene…

This week we discuss nicknames, squirrels and which doper of the past will Tim name the new family dog after. Plus, plenty of rail biking, jousting and intentional crashing. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycli…

This week we start sad and end up hot dog happy. Tim learns about mountain bike geometry and dropper posts, the sixth monument and sketchy carbon. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel. Sustainably made from plant-based fabrics for natural…

Amanda and Bill chat about everything that has happened in the past month on the U.S. and International gravel scene, including U.S. Gravel Nationals, UCI Gravel World Championships, the Rad and changes to next year's LifeTime Grand Prix. Groadio is sponsored by Hammerhead. Right now, our listeners can get a free Heart-Rate Monitor with the purchas…

This week Tim welcomes a new ultimate cycling villain into his heart. We talk Pogs amazing year, we design our Mount Rushmore of cycling trophies and start importing Euro stuff. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyle apparel. Sustainably made from …

It's the most wonderful time of the year if your Matt, Italian classics season. We talk Emilia and this glorious week that leads up to Lombardia. Plus, a gravel race with a jersey, Taco wins a race and Spencer wants a Brompton. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance d…

This week we discuss the good and the tragic at this year's worlds road races. We talk Yogurt, diy paint jobs and why we love Rivendell. Plus, we find the last 2 unsaleable bikes. 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 cycl…

We've got deja vu this week as the Olympics are already back with Remco and Grace winning more medals and custom kit. Tim reads some old magazines, listeners love 2 week grand tours and another hot take from Derrick. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and li…

This week we bask in the glory of a Micheal Matthews win, inflate our own Montreal results and wonder about Tudors finances. We talk more floor pumps, invent new grand tours and plan a suburban paradise. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to …

This week we finish up and rate the Vuelta. Tim has thoughts and Matt has the same thought as always. We look forward to worlds wherever they are and do our best to match listeners with the perfect bike. This podcast is supported by Duer. Go to shopduer.com/slowride and save yourself 20% on DUER’s great stretch performance denim and lifestyle appar…

This week Spencer sells Tim on this Vuelta thing, Tim watches some mountain bikes and Matt looks for Ecuadorian flags. Plus, Tim makes an offer that anyone can refuse and some great debate sparking emails. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io t…

This week it's time for our annual realization that the Vuelta is the best. We figure out why O'connor won't win, unicycle into Bemidji and talk cereal. 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 use code …

Amanda and Bill recap their day commentating on an exciting Garmin Gravel Worlds p/b Lauf. Check out the broadcast here. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offering our listeners the code GROADIOGRAVEL24 to waive the seller’s fee at buycycle.com. By using this code, you waive the Seller Protection fe…

Amanda and Bill chat about the most compelling storylines at Leadville and SBT before talking about the upcoming Garmin Gravel Worlds presented by Lauf. Check out live coverage of Gravel Worlds with on-course reporting by your Groadio hosts on Slowtwitch.com. This Groadio episode is sponsored by buycycle. For the month of August, buycycle is offeri…

This week we discuss the Tour de France Femmes and the greatest finish ever? We transfer the SRP belt, talk the smallest amount about Poland and the Vuelta before Tim and Spencer work on Matts fall race calendar. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and but Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhe…

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…