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…

Send us a Text Message. If you know you know...these are highly revered and often photographers' go-to lenses. But how do they stack up for wildlife, landscape, travel, and general nature photography? Well, I just returned from a Borneo Photo Expedition and found that I had this on my camera about 80% of the time. Yep, they're that good. In this ep…

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…

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…

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…

Send us a Text Message. Chris is one of the most accomplished and talented photographers in today's day and age, known for everything from extraordinary aerial landscape photography, to surf photography, to epic storytelling in the nature and adventure space. He's authored multiple books, has directed and produced sensational films, and has a busin…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

Send us a Text Message. When you see a professional landscape photo, usually in a gallery, a magazine cover or photobook, there is just something different...it's jumps out to you as "pro level." In today's episode, I do a deep dive into how you can achieve this same look and vibe in your own photography. Spoiler alert, there is no shortcut. But, I…

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 …

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…

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…

Send us a Text Message. Today we're talking with Rich--a phenomenal photographer, African safari guide, and just great person all-around. Having had a long, yet still ascending guiding career, he's got a lot of sage advice for seasoned photographers and budding photographers alike. We go over a lot, and there is so much to take away from this conve…

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…

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 …

Send us a Text Message. The wide angle lens is a thing of beauty--it's probably the most crucial piece of any photographer's gear bag. They're a must for landscape photography, but also really excellent at travel and cultural photography, and even wildlife photography if you get the right one. Plus, they give you a lot of bang for your buck and are…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Send us a Text Message. This episode is full of so many gems! Today I talk with Arthur Lefo, an extraordinary wildlife photographer out of Denver (and Jackson Hole) whose meteoric rise with photography has been nothing short of inspirational. In this episode, we talk a lot about his strategy, thoughts, and workflow when setting up, taking the photo…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Send us a Text Message. It's shocking, demoralizing and just wrong...you nail the shot but then you go back later and look at your "prized" photos and they all have a slight blur to them. Or worse, they're really blurry! Either way, I have the explanation and solution for you. It this episode, I do a deep dive into all the reasons this happens, and…

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…

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 …

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…

In episode 82, I catch up with the peoples champ of the Women’s peloton, Jess Allen from Jayco-Alula. Last week, Jess announced that 2023 will be her final year as a professional cyclist, calling time on her 10-year career. Jess explains more about her decision to retire, and we look back on the memories that stuck with Jess the most throughout her…

In episode 81, I catch up with the New Zealand star from SD-Worx, Niamh Fisher-Black. Niamh and I play 20 questions (there may be a few extras) and cover topics of racing, sponsors, riders, food, Netflix and even flat earth theories. It’s all inside this fun episode for you to enjoy and get to know the talented Niamh Fisher-Black. Meet our newest s…

In episode 80, I sit down with the Head of Nutrition at UNO-X Pro Cycling, James Moran. The evolution in performance nutrition for endurance athletes has arguably become one of the most significant advancements in cycling over the past ten years. James gives us his take and explains in detail how the pro teams are fuelling for the demands of the ul…

In episode 79, I catch up with Matt Dinham from Team DSM-Firmenich following his epic ride to 7th place at the World Championships in Glasgow. Matt delivers a play-by-play account of his incredible ride at the biggest one-day race of the year. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. - - - Check o…

In episode 78, I catch up with Luke Durbridge from Jayco-Alula. Luke and I look back on the recent men’s Tour de France and learn how the “engine room” of Jayco Alula works and why it works so well. Durbo shares some great stories from the race, including his not-so-great hunger flat on stage 17. Of course, we discuss the upcoming World Championshi…

Send us a Text Message. Zoom Telephoto lenses are the workhorses of wildlife photography. However, there are many attributes that differ between each "class" of zoom telephoto. Whether you're deciding which telephoto to bring on your next trip or are just wanting to know what to look for in your next purchase, this covers it all. In this episode, w…

In episode 77, I catch up with Canyon-Sram's Director, Beth Duryea ahead of the Tour de France Femmes. We discuss the team's aims and ambitions for the Tour de France Femmes and give you a few riders to look out for during this year's race. We also chat about the history of Canyon-Sram, the rising exposure of women's professional cycling and Beth's…

In episode 76, I sit down with one of the greatest sprinters of all time, André Greipel, AKA the Gorilla. We discuss modern-day sprinters and how sprints have evolved over the years. André talks about his time with the infamous HTC-Colombia team and his home at Lotto-Soudal and compares the different attitudes between the teams. We also discuss the…

In Episode 75, we catch up on all the major talking points from the first 9 stages of the Tour de France. Will Cavendish race the Tour de France again? Can Jai Hindley hold onto his podium spot? What about the battle between Jumbo and UAE, Pog and Jonas, who looks more dangerous? It’s all inside this episode, where TPR answers your questions and pr…

In Episode 74, we welcome the Australian Champion, Brodie Chapman, from Lidl-Trek. Brodie provides some words of wisdom regarding how to deal with injury and illness as an athlete. We also learn how to get over those descending and cornering “jitters” we’ve all experienced after a crash. We discuss being Vegan as a pro cyclist, Lidl vs Aldi shoppin…

In Episode 73, we welcome back the OG TPR guest, Australian National Road Champ and current Mayor of Bright, Luke Plapp. Plappy and I discuss the Aussie representation at the Tour de France and hear about his Paris 2024 Olympic preparation. We discuss the Unchained Netflix doco and how he recovered from a problematic concussion earlier in the year.…

In Episode 72, TPR answers all of the audience questions from our socials this week. We learn the story of how the TPR podcast started, chat about the U19/23 Australian’s racing in Europe, the most downloaded episodes of the pod, learn how to bunnyhop CX barriers, hear the story of when I met Chris Froome, and so much more. Be sure to send in some …

In episode 71, TPR catches up with Blake Quick of Jayco-Alula. Blake is a talented hybrid sprinter who is halfway through his first season on the World Tour. We chat about how to develop as a young sprinter at the top level and what it takes physically to be at the finale of a big race. We also chat trade rumours in the bunch, off-seasons and the n…

Send us a Text Message. The blue hour is a fantastic time of day for creating unique scenes out of the ordinary. That time just after sunset and prior to pure darkness has a special hue to the sky. Not only is it great to photograph during this time of day, but it's a logical "transition" from sunset photography. Listen for a full digest on how to …

In episode 70, TPR catches up with former World Tour Professional, now Gravel Privateer Nico Roche, and emerging Gravel star Adam Blazevic to chat about their recent participation at Unbound Gravel. Yes, we do talk about the infamous mud section. Time stamp: 4-37min (Nico Roche) 37-1hr10 (Adam Blazevic) If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a r…