Best Mads Pedersen Podcasts (2025)

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Martin Broch Pedersen and Nicolas Bouchet Health Thech Hub Copenhagen 34:39

3d ago34:39

34:39

In this episode of Walk the Valley, we do something a little different. A round-table discussion with two guests who approach healthcare innovation from distinct but connected perspectives.We’re joined by Martin Broch Pedersen, Business Development Director at Health Tech Hub Copenhagen, who works closely with early-stage healthtech startups on reg…

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Cathrin Johansson CEO MedVasc 30:57

24d ago30:57

30:57

In this episode of Walk The Valley, Will talks to Cathrin Johansson CEO of Medtech company MedVasc. We learn about her companies work to bring a catheter device to market, their decision to focus on the US market, and why starting early with regulatory is critical for startups.We dig into the challenges of fundraising in 2025, building long-lasting…

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Zdravko Obradovic CEO Clinical Trials Bid 32:44

1M ago32:44

32:44

In this episode of Walk the Valley, Kata talks with Zdravko Obradović, CEO and founder of Clinical Trial Bid and EBS Clinical Research, about how the Balkans are reshaping the landscape of clinical trials.Zdravko takes us from the fax-machine era to the rise of AI-driven trials, showing how automation and smart systems can cut timelines from years …

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Prof. Elisabeth Carlson Department of Care Science, Malmö University 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

In this episode of Walk the Valley, Will sits down with Professor Elizabeth Carlson, Head of Research and Education at Malmö University’s Department of Care Science. With a background as both a nurse and academic, Elizabeth offers a grounded yet forward-looking perspective on how healthcare is evolving. They discuss how the pandemic reshaped health…

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Is Tadej Pogacar ruining cycling? Plus Euros review after wins for Vollering and Pog 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

Demi Vollering claims the women's Euro road race title... as does Tadej Pogacar. We'll only see one of them wear the jersey in a race as the other has the rainbow bands to wear to add to a host of other accolades this season. So... we ask the big question... is Tadej Pogacar ruining cycling? Let us know your thoughts! Presenters: Sanny Rudravajhala…

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WORLDS REVIEW! Pogacar bores as Vallieres shocks to take Rainbows! Red Walters on why he went out in front in the road race, Jeremy Ford on Africa Rising and Remco as Wile e Cayote! 1:19:46

3M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Magdeleine Vallieres shocks the world by winning gold whilst Tadej Pogacar makes more history to take Rainbows again - but what if you're not Sanny's 3 year old daughter, is it still entertaining with Pog on top?! Red Walters of Grenada joins us to tell us exactly what is was like to be in the race and WHY did he burn all his matches to lead from t…

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WORLDS in RWANDA! Remco, Reusser and Pogacar revenge? Plus Ayuso's Trek to Lidl! 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

We head LIVE to Kigali, Rwanda to catch up with Jeremy Ford of Africa Rising who's found himself as the Chef de Mission for Benin at the UCI Road World Cycling Championships. Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser take gold in the time trial, and with Tadej Pogacar comprehensively beaten into fourth, will he be out for revenge come the weekend's road r…

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Sarah Morgan, Founder & CEO, Nano-Lit Technologies 24:34

3M ago24:34

24:34

In this episode of Walk the Valley, Kata sits down with Sarah Morgan, industrial designer turned healthtech entrepreneur and founder of NanoLit Technologies. Unlike many healthtech founders who come from medical or technical backgrounds, Sarah applies design thinking to healthcare, using light to support recovery, sleep health, and quality of life …

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Mads Vad Kristensen Innovation Partner at DTU SkyLab 38:17

4M ago38:17

38:17

In this episode of Walk the Valley, Kata talks with Mads Vad Kristensen, a central figure in Denmark’s innovation ecosystem with a background in venture capital and university spinouts. Mads shares hard-earned insights on why so many health tech startups get stuck in the valley of death, and what could be done differently. From the importance of bu…

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Pogacar inevitable but it's all kicking off on Le Tour Femmes - Tour de France 2025 Men REVIEW & TDFF Stage 6 47:24

5M ago47:24

47:24

Sanny and Katy return to review Tour de France 2025 week 3 and the first six stages of action of the Tour de France Femmes. There's goodbyes too for UK free-to-air domestic coverage ITV says adieu to Le Tour and we say goodbye to a couple of riders too... And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you listen to us. Any words will do if you can - …

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Pogacar villain era? TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 2 Recap and WEEK 3 PREVIEW 49:19

5M ago49:19

49:19

Is Tadej Pogacar entering his villain era? Is there any possible way to stop him winning this year's Tour de France? Jonas Vingegaard and Visma say they're willing to lose it all to try and win. Sanny and Katy return to chew the fat on week 2 and preview week 3, where it's make or break across the peloton And hey, please give us a 5* review whereve…

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 1 Recap and WEEK 2 PREVIEW 48:06

5M ago48:06

48:06

Ok, week one plus Monday! We've seen a bit of everything - Ben Healy is in yellow but for how long? Perhaps only until we head back to the mountains but a sterling effort heading into the first rest day. Mathieu ven der Poel has been winning, had a turn in yellow and been starting side quests for his pals and meanwhile the battle between Vinegaard …

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Tour de France 2025 PREVIEW - how to beat Tadej Pogacar 53:52

6M ago53:52

53:52

The Tour de France 2025 is upon us. What do you need to know? And we get your thoughts on how to beat Tadej Pogacar. Away from the big GC debate, Sanny and Katy return to review the week’s racing ahead of national championships around the world and… there’s a new UAE kit, why did they bother again?! And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you …

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Pogacar Dauphine domination - are we still entertained? Marlen Reusser rules on Suisse roads and Bye bye Bardet 38:44

6M ago38:44

38:44

Tadej Pogacar does it again - can he really banter his way to winning the Tour de France too? Sanny and Katy return to reflect on the differing fortunes of the big three plus a few others including the next big name in French riding as Romain Bardet bids farewell. Marlen Reusser winds the Tour de Suisse women as Demi Vollering and her devlop a big …

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TOUR OF BRITAIN STAGES 3-4 Ally Wollaston breaks Cat Ferguson's heart + DAUPHINE Vingegaard sparks crazy Stage 1 finish! 52:13

7M ago52:13

52:13

Well, the Tour of Britain Women doesn't disappoint - tears of joy and sadness for Cat Ferguson taking her first pro tour win in a soaking a treacherous Kelso, before being edged out in each intermediate sprint and on the line by Ally Wollaston whilst Lorena Wiebes finally gets her sprint victory in Glasgow. There's Demi Vollering dominance in Catal…

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TOUR OF BRITAIN WOMEN 2025 Stages 1-2 - Le Court edges it in Redcar but Mara Roldan holds on in Salburn! 44:45

7M ago44:45

44:45

Katy is on the ground at Stages 1 & 2 of the Tour of Britain Women 2025. We catch up with riders before stage 1, where Kim Le Court edges out Kristen Faulkner before throwing you straight into stage 2 with Katy on the road and Sanny back at base. There's strong words from Cat Ferguson but it's Mara Roldan (21 year old Canadian) who steals the show …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 - SIMON YATES WINS! But... did UAE abandon del Toro, or did he throw it away?! Stages 16-21! 52:37

7M ago52:37

52:37

Just when you thought the Brits couldn't do it on the continent, the whole of Europe says 'What the hell just happened?!' Simon Yates wins the Giro d'Italia 2025 - come on, did anyone call this...? Ok maybe one person on BlueSky - you know who you are! Sanny and Katy reconvene to reflect on the final week of the Giro, focussing on the madness up th…

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Tomas de Souza former CEO of Ablemind 28:39

7M ago28:39

28:39

In this episode of Walk the Valley, Tomas shares an honest and reflective conversation on what it means to lead a startup when things don’t go as planned.From dealing with the emotional toll of uncertainty to understanding the importance of early scenario planning, Tomas opens up about the unseen challenges that many founders face but rarely talk a…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 13-15 - CHAOS, CHAOS, CHAOS!!!!! 55:50

7M ago55:50

55:50

It's all happening, all the time! Just when we thought we'd have a chill day or two it's complete chaos. The Ayuso - del Toro battle rages on. There's a nightmare for Lidl-Trek and heartbreak for Ciccone and then redemption for the team as Carlos Verona pulls off a breakaway win, hot of Kasper Asgreen doing the same too. Oh my word, Primoz Roglic a…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 8-12 Ayuso vs Del Toro - who didn't see this coming?! 51:03

7M ago51:03

51:03

Isaac del Toro is in pink but for how long will Juan Ayuso be ok with the situation at UAE?! Sanny and Katy return to review a succession of breathless Giro stages plus a more sedentary sprint stage 12 with an Olav Kooij finish. We see Luke Plapp go on the break, chaos and triumph on the gravel for Wout van Aert and a time trial victory through the…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 5-7 Pedersen relinquishes rosa to Roglic, Paul Double's near-whammy and Juan Ayuso is the UAE leader! 53:31

8M ago53:31

53:31

Sanny and Katy reconvene to talk for a moment on stage 5, reflect on the awful scenes of stage 6 and the crash that neutralised the race and took out a host of riders. They then preview stage 7 before then watching it and coming back together and see whether their predictions pan out. There's Paul Double in the virtual pink, Max Poole flying the Br…

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Jule Dalsgard CEO of Lifeline Robotics 20:41

8M ago20:41

20:41

In this episode Will talks with Julie Dalsgaard, CEO of Lifeline Robotics, a Danish MedTech startup born at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Julie shares what it was like to build a company in the middle of a global crisis, and how Lifeline Robotics navigated the difficult shift from emergency pandemic use to long-term clinical relevance. From pi…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 2-4 and LA VUELTA FEMININA 2025 is Vollering's! 37:17

8M ago37:17

37:17

We kick off with La Vuelta Feminina as Katy talks us through the action where Demi Vollering reigns in Spain for 2025. Marlen Reusser takes second place across the seven days, and still on her comeback, Anna van der Breggen rounds off the podium. Then we're off to the Giro - Josh Tarling takes the Stage 2 Time Trial as Primoz Roglic wears pink from…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 1 - Pedersen in pink, heartbreak for Landa and Red Bull KM, multi-screens and more! 34:29

8M ago34:29

34:29

Mads Pedersen pips Wout van Aert (where have we seen this before?!) to take the Maglia Rosa on Stage One of the Giro d'Italia. A perfect rac for Lidl Trek, not so for Mikel Landa - heartbreak as a crash with 5km to go means he pulls out. Sanny and Katy return to go through the start of the 2025 Giro ending in Albania's capital city, in a quickfire …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 PREVIEW - No Pog - Roglic vs Ayuso vs everyone else! 53:50

8M ago53:50

53:50

It's a Tadej Pogacar-free zone! Well, at least it will be when we talk Giro d'Italia. With last year's winner not returning, could there be a new rider lifting Trofeo Senza Fine and wearing La Maglia Rosa by the time we get to Rome in three weeks? Primoz Roglic get back in pink or Juan Ayuso young-gunning for a first Grand Tour win. Katy and Sanny …

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Knowing Your Customers and designing your Value Proporsition 21:36

8M ago21:36

21:36

In this special episode of Walk the Valley, Will and Kata dive into one of the most overlooked - and most critical - factors in healthcare innovation: knowing your customer.Borrowing the term KYC from the financial world, we reframe it to mean something much deeper: understanding your users and customers through deliberate research and value propos…

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Tour of Flanders REVIEW - Pogacar and Kopecky Reign on the Ronde! 48:51

9M ago48:51

48:51

Was it ever in doubt? Maybe? Tadej Pogačar attacks exactly where you'd think he would be not before the rest of the peloton gave beating him a really good go. Sanny and Katy reconvene post-Ronde van Vlaanderen where there was a redemption, of sorts for Wout Van Aert, with Pedersen and van der Poel making the podium and kudos to Stuyven and Ganna in…

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TOUR OF FLANDERS 2025 PREVIEW - Pogacar vs van der Poel, can Wout come back? Longo Borghini vs Kopecky vs Pieterse and AWKWARD sofas 42:33

9M ago42:33

42:33

Mathieu van der Poel is in form with wins at San Remo and E3 but Katy is backing Tadej Pogačar for victory in the biggest race in Belgium. After his and Visma Lease a Bike's nightmare at Dwars door Vlaanderen, Sanny and Katy discuss whether we'll ever see Wout van Aert back to his best. The women's race sees the formidable SD Worx Protime being the…

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Roglic fantastic in Catalunya, MVDP reigns in the Classics, Wiebes 100 not out AND Matty Brennan a STAR IS BORN! 52:23

9M ago52:23

52:23

Mathieu van der Poel follows up Milan San Remo with a super win on the E3 Classic, There's consolation for Mads Pedersen who gets his Sunday victory at Gent-Wevelgem - more than just a consolation on the Classics Holy Week in Flanders. Lorena Wiebes makes it 100 not out with brilliant spring sprint victories in Belgium after her own San Remo succes…

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Hanna Sjöström, CEO of Neola Medical 24:12

9M ago24:12

24:12

In this episode, Will is joined by Hanna Sjöström, CEO of Neola Medical, a company pioneering neonatal lung monitoring. But before stepping into the medtech world, Hanna built her career in fast-moving consumer goods, holding leadership roles at L’Oréal and Coca-Cola. Her transition from global brands to leading an early-stage medical device compan…

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Milan-San Remo REVIEW: Van der Poel vanquishes Top Ganna and Pogacar, Wiebes wins but how can we fix the women's race? Plus Tour de France UK 2027!! 51:43

9M ago51:43

51:43

Sanny and Katy talk through the men's and women's Milan-San Remo races with all you need to know going into them and out of them and Mathieu van der Poel comes out on top in a 'race for the ages'. The women’s race - well first off it’s back - and it’s Lorena Wiebes who again shows her sprinting might, edging out Marianne Vos when it mattered most. …

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STRADE BIANCHE REACTION! Vollering beats Van der Breggen! Pogacar, Pidcock and the Rainbow Curse! Plus 2026 changes and Roubaix Rumblings 48:11

10M ago48:11

48:11

What a brilliant couple of races into Siena! A battle only seen in Rocky films as Demi Vollering beats her mentor and old coach in Anna van der Breggen. In the men's race Tadej Pogacar gets a shoulder tap from history as he crashes in the rainbow bands but STILL wins in tuscany. We DO get the battle between Pogacar and Pidcock that Katy poo-pooed..…

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Christian Høding, founder and CEO of Hird 24:38

10M ago24:38

24:38

In this episode I am joined by Christian Höding, founder and CEO of Hird.io, and an expert in management consulting, strategy, and execution. Startups in healthcare often focus on securing funding, but the reality is—strategy, execution, and leadership are just as critical for survival.In this episode, we take a deep dive into turning strategy into…

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Classics kick off! AND PREVIEW: PARIS-NICE, STRADE BIANCHE & TIRRENO ADRIATICO 1:06:36

10M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Oof! Katy and Sanny return to review the opening Classics weekend. Om Loop had suprises in both the men's and women's pelotons! They dissect the rest of the big news and a look on races taking the wrong lines too AND THEN... it's a big preview - Paris-Nice, Strade Bianche and Tirreno Adriatico - A LOT to go at in a bumper episode! Presenters: Sanny…

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Finn Ketler managing partner and founder of CoopMed 27:11

10M ago27:11

27:11

In this episode, I sit down with Finn Ketler, a seasoned expert in healthcare innovation and commercialization. With years of experience navigating market entry, regulation, and strategic growth, Finn has built a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in the healthcare space.Discussions about healthcare startups often circle back to funding…

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Egan Bernal brilliance, oh man in Oman for Gaudu, Pogacar and Pidcock Paris-Roubaix? No way! 1:00:41

11M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Loads and loads for Sanny and Katy to catch up on, in the women's and men's peloton. There's the Tadej Pogacar Paris-Roubaix rumours and confirmation from Tom Pidcock that, that ain't happening. Pidock wins his first race for Q36.5, whilst Adam Yates takes the Tour of Oman what exactly is Arabic for Peloton and, a better question , is everybody get…

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Kristine Kuni Buccoliero CEO and founder of Neocare Nordic 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

In today’s episode, I sit down with Kristine, founder and CEO of NeoCare Nordic, a company on the verge of a major milestone with their groundbreaking neonatal care solution.We discuss what it takes to bring a health tech product to life—from securing CE marking and entering test markets, to crafting a funding strategy that maximizes soft funding a…

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Walk the Valley Christmas Episode 26:47

11M ago26:47

26:47

"Why Do 80% of HealthTech Startups Fail?"In this episode of Walk the Valley, Will and Kata explore the harsh realities of the valley of death that healthcare startups face. They uncover the most common reasons behind startup failures.This episode dives deep into the lessons every founder needs to know to navigate the complex world of healthcare inn…

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Paula Petcu CTO of Interhuman AI 14:40

11M ago14:40

14:40

In this episode of Walk the Valley, we talk with Paula Petcu, CTO of Interhuman AI, about navigating the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. Paula shares her insights on the EU AI Act—its benefits in ensuring safety and fairness, as well as the challenges it poses for startups navigating heavy regulatory demands…

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Kush Punyani founder of Spermosense 20:08

11M ago20:08

20:08

In this episode, we sit down with Kush, the founder of Spermosense, a company breaking new ground in male fertility. Kush shares his journey of building a healthcare startup focused on creating products that integrate seamlessly into existing clinical workflows. We dive into the challenges of pre-market development, navigating the funding landscape…

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Balder Onarheim founder of Plato Science 22:50

11M ago22:50

22:50

Join us as we chat with Balder Ornarheim, the visionary founder of Plato Science, a neurostimulation company pushing the boundaries of mental health and wellness technology. Balder shares his experiences navigating the complex healthcare market, from securing product validation to overcoming long regulatory and ethics approval processes. He also sh…

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Tour Down Under Women REVIEW - Ruegg reigns but will Dygert storm 2025? Caleb Ewan to INEOS and riders fighting kangaroos 37:23

11M ago37:23

37:23

Noemi Ruegg takes the title, thanks to a brilliant attack up Willunga Hill for stage 2. What else did we learn from the first World Tour race of the year for the women's peloton? Well, for one, Chloe Dygert is ready to go. Just like Ruegg, Daniek Hengeveld announces herself on the world stage, Sanny and Katy take you through all three stages of the…

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Tour Down Under PREVIEW, all go for Giro, Visma plans and banning celebrations?! 59:10

12M ago59:10

59:10

Happy 2025! Sanny and Katy are back together and looking to Australia as road racing returns! They review the Aussie national champs before looking ahead to both the women's and men's Tour down Under. We've got the latest from Visma's press day and on how teams' calendars are shaping up for 2025. There's a blow for Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock's…

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Could Tom Pidcock be back to his best at Q36.5? Plus Pogacar's 2025 calendar! 42:46

1y ago42:46

42:46

It's been a long goodbye but our friend Daniel Benson was the man to break the news that Tom Pidcock has left INEOS for the second-tier Q36.5. How hs Pidcock's journey taken him to the Italian outfit and who exactly are they? Sanny and Katy are joined by Alicia Moyo to discuss Pidder's big move and why being the main man could mean we see him at hi…

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Daniel Benson on Saint Piran's demise, Pidcock vs INEOS and the future of cycling media 1:00:15

1y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Saint Piran announce they're folding and with that, the British men's professional road racing scene is down to just one team, INEOS Grenadiers. Just how bleak is it for cycling in the UK and are there any silver linings? Cycling writer and editor Daniel Benson gives his thoughts and we talk Tom Pidcock and INEOS, after Daniel broke lots of news on…

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Pidcock stays but all change at INEOS, goodbye Cavendish, Vollering flies to France and Blue Sky socials. 44:54

1y ago44:54

44:54

Pidcock stays, Cummings leaves, and a development team in the works - but they're German? It's all change at Britain's top team - we chat INEOS, Demi Vollering to FDJ Suez, the Tour de France routes for 2025, goodbye from Cavendish as Romain Bardet has his say on the pro peloton, will Blue Sky change cycling social media and much more on this editi…

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Pogacar & Kopecky dominate, Man V Horse and what's Pidcock's problem? 1:04:03

1y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

How many times will we say Tadej Pogacar is victorious on the road in 2024 - no more - the season is over as the Slovenian blows everyone away in Lombardia. Is road racing now the battle for second or even third when he’s racing? No Tom Pidcock present - has he thrown his toys out the pram one too many times at INEOS Grenadiers?! We have a big old …

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Gravel /not Gravel Worlds MVDP 'n' Vos Dutch Domination, Paris-Tours mud, Pogcar Reign-bow in Italy 54:21

1y ago54:21

54:21

It’s a Dutch domination at the Gravel Worlds as Marianne Vos and Mathieu van der Poel take gold. How much gravel do you need for a gravel race and should more events take in multi-story car parks? Looking at the finish photos from Paris-Tour - should that be called a gravel race instead?! There’s deja vu at Giro dell'emilia as Tadej Pogacar takes t…

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WORLDS REVIEW Pogacar Triple Crown, Queen Kopecky & Super Storey 1:00:23

1y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Tadej Pogacar - wow. The third man ever to win the Giro, Tour de France and World title in the same year, as if you didn't already know! We look back at a mad 100km solo in the men's race. We reflect on Demi Vollering choosing violence that ultimately opened the door for Lotte Kopecky to defend her title and we bring you the para cycling headlines …

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TRANSFERS, WORLDS TT REVIEW & ROAD RACE PREVIEW MEN & WOMEN and Laserhead Cat Ferguson 1:18:53

1y ago1:18:53

1:18:53

We've had the blistering Time Trials and the World Championship Road Race awaits! It's a bumper episode, we open talking cycling transfers as riders get their moves in and Bora boost their youthful line-up. We review the time trials for juniors, U23s, Elite Women and Men with Remco Evenepoel emulating Grace Brown with World and Olympic success in t…

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