Best Giro D Italia Podcasts (2023)

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Go behind the scenes at the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal 1:17:06

7d ago1:17:06

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Derek Gee reveals a heartwarming story about how he came under the spell of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal. Isabella and Ava Holmgren, two stars of cyclocross and cross country, find themselves with race duties in Montreal. Canadian Cycling Magazine’s photographer takes a hit. Plus, heartbreak for some Canadians at their home ra…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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A deep dive into Michael Woods’s Tour de France stage win 1:14:36

1M ago1:14:36

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He did it. But man, was it close. Michael Woods won a stage at the Tour de France this past July in a dramatic fashion on the Puy de Dôme. In this extended interview with Woods, the rider from Ottawa gets into the details of how it all came together, and how it all nearly fell apart. Find out about his relationship with Matteo Jorgenson, the rider …

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Just how far can gravel champ Devon Clarke go? 48:29

2M ago48:29

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When Devon Clarke lined up for the national gravel championship race this past April, most riders and fans didn’t really know how fast she was. Sure, she’d won the provincial road race the previous summer, but still, she wasn’t as well known as her competitors Maghalie Rochette and Ruby West. At the end of the 108-km event in Ancaster, Ont., Clarke…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 89: Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift 2023 - Race Preview 34:43

2M ago34:43

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Forget the Hommes, the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will soon be upon us. The Toms discuss the wonders of Michelin-based Clermont-Ferrand and Tom 2’s beloved Pau, before moving onto the contenders for the GC and sprints. Will Annemiek van Vleuten complete the treble? And who will win the battle between Lorena Wiebes and Ch…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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The uphill battles of gravity rider Kasper Woolley 52:49

2M ago52:49

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Enduro rider Kasper Woolley has had a terrible run of luck in the past year. In August 2022, a rider going the wrong way on a pump track smashed into Woolley. This past February, he crashed on a trail and damaged his spleen. The injury was so severe that he faced a five-month recovery. Woolley, who’s been on YT Mob since the start of the year, is n…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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The Ottawa mechanic who’s worked at 21 Tours de France 51:01

3M ago51:01

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Motorola, U.S. Postal and Garmin-Sharp are some of the teams that Geoff Brown has worked on, preparing and fixing bikes for the biggest road races, including the biggest of them all, the Tour de France. His first Tour was in 1994. Since then, he’s amassed many stories, some hilarious and others tragic. Find out why he doesn’t like time trials, but …

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 88: 'Never Write Off Mark Cavendish' - Tour de France 2023 Preview 35:01

3M ago35:01

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It’s time for the big one - the one from the Netflix documentary - the Tour de France. The Toms run over the key stages of the race route, weigh up the battle for third place, and ask whether Mark Cavendish will break the all-time stage win record, before Tom 1 readies himself for the long drive to Bilbao. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: …

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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How to plot a 14,000-km bikepacking route from coast to coast 58:51

3M ago58:51

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Since 2018, Matt Kadey has been designing bikepacking routes. Some of his most popular tracks include the BT 700, the Grand Nith Ramble and No Winter Maintenance, all in Ontario. This past March, he launched the Great Northern Bikepacking Route, an adventurous way to get from Victoria to St. John’s, N.L. Kadey discusses why riders needed a new way …

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Derek Gee, the Giro d’Italia and the seconds that count 54:15

4M ago54:15

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How did Derek Gee do it? How did he get into breakaway after breakaway at the recent Giro d’Italia? And what’s next for the Ottawa rider who impressed and entertained throughout his first Grand Tour? In this in-depth interview, Gee analyzes his four second-place stage finishes. He also talks about the feisty young Israel-Premier Tech squad that mad…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 87: ‘The Ultimate Redemption Arc for Primož Roglič’ - Giro d’Italia 2023 Race Analysis 35:07

4M ago35:07

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The curtains have closed on one of the toughest Grand Tours in recent memory. The Toms discuss the sharp end of this year’s Giro d’Italia, including Mark Cavendish’s retirement, the drama of a mountaintop time trial and Primož Roglič’s home advantage. There's also a race quiz, and Tom 2 tells of his experience on the ground for stage 15 in Bergamo,…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Olivia Baril has Grand Tour victories in her sights 48:06

4M ago48:06

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At stage races this season, Olivia Baril has been in the mix. Recently, the rider from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., sprinted against Demi Vollering, Annemiek van Vleuten and Katarzyna Niewiadoma for a podium place on the final stage of Itzulia Women. Baril was third on the day and finished fourth overall. Her result at that race and at La Vuelta Femenina s…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 86: 'Tao Geoghegan Hart Will Take the Pink Jersey' - Giro d'Italia 2023 Rest Day Recap 33:42

5M ago33:42

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There's plenty to discuss as we head into the first rest day of this year's Giro d'Italia. The Toms dissect Remco Evenepoel's time trial dominance, explain the art of Mark Cavendish's crashing technique and cast predictions on who will be in the pink jersey come the second week. Note: This episode was recorded before it was announced that Remco Eve…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Building a cyclist’s mental toolkit with Mark Beaumont 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

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Mark Beaumont has the world record for circumnavigating the world by bike. He also documents his big rides—down a massive volcano or from Cairo to Cape Town—on GCN. His latest book, The Complete Guide to Cycling Psychology (written with Dr. Jim Taylor), draws on his adventures and his co-author’s expertise to provide you with ways to boost your men…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 85: 'Get Your Mozzarella, Get Your Lemons and Your Limoncello' - Giro d'Italia 2023 Preview 33:18

5M ago33:18

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It’s time for the first Grand Tour of the year, the Giro d’Italia. From Julius Cesar to Saint Bernard dogs and the Orient Express, Tom 2 takes us on an exhaustive historical tour of this year’s route, before the contenders’ chances are weighed up. Will Mark Cavendish get his first win of the season? Not unless he likes climbing. Music: Acid Trumpet…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 84: One Week, One Triplé - Ardennes Classics Race Analysis 31:05

5M ago31:05

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At this year’s Ardennes Classics, Demi Vollering signed a clean sweep of victories, winning Amstel Gold, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Tadej Pogačar very almost did the same. The Toms go back over the races, critiquing the taste of a certain sponsor’s lager and the fashion choices of Remco Evenepoel. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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There’s more going on in a 4:16 team pursuit than you know 40:28

5M ago40:28

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From within the infield at the recent Track Nations Cup in Milton, Ont., athletes snagged medals, joked, made vows out of frustration and looked ahead to the world championships and Paris 2024. Find out about the off-track competition team-sprint members Kelsey Mitchell and Lauriane Genest had the day they rode to silver along with Sarah Orban. Lea…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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The wisdom of Geoff Kabush 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

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On the eve of Geoff Kabush’s birthday, the mountain biker, gravel racer and underbiker covers a range of topics: the evolution of bike tech, the right amount of flare for handlebars, sarcasm, his relationship with cheaters from back in the day and even a plan for editor Matthew Pioro involving pushups. A word that pops up frequently during the wide…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 83: A Weekend in Hell - Paris-Roubaix Race Analysis 31:28

6M ago31:28

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Over two days in Hell, Alison Jackson and Mathieu van der Poel emerged as the latest riders to conquer Paris-Roubaix. Tom 1 shares his on-the-ground experience at the races, before both Toms analyse what went wrong for SD Worx and Jumbo-Visma and question the ritual of the shower shoots. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetec…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 82: What You Missed at the Tour of Flanders & Paris-Roubaix Preview 33:18

6M ago33:18

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Wedged in between the two biggest cobbled races on the calendar, the Toms sit down to discuss what's been happening in the world of cycling, and what's to come. Tune in for a breakdown of Tadej Pogačar's and Lotte Kopecky's heroics at the Tour of Flanders, some bold predictions for this year's Paris-Roubaix, and a quick-fire quiz on the Hell of the…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Tips and advice for the riding season ahead 35:00

6M ago35:00

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As the snow starts to melt at various rates across the country, and with the recent release of the ride guide in the April/May issue of Canadian Cycling Magazine, editors Matthew Pioro, Matt Hansen (a.k.a. ’90s Matt) and Terry McKall discuss some of the hard-won lessons they’ve learned from doing various cycling events: gravel races, gran fondos an…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 81: The Real MVP of Milan-San Remo - Race Analysis 25:51

6M ago25:51

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Mathieu van der Poel walked away as the winner of Milan-San Remo, but it’s time to talk about the man who came second - Filippo Ganna. The Toms marvel at the final quartet, dissect the race-winning move and learn more about the peloton’s newest Monument contender with a quiz dedicated to Ineos Grenadiers' Italian. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLe…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 80: The One Rider Who's Going to Win Milan-San Remo 2023 - Race Preview 28:55

7M ago28:55

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It’s time for the first Monument of the season, Milan-San Remo, and one half of the podcast is on the ground to soak it up live. The Toms hark back to the snow-afflicted 2013 edition of the race, before the quiz returns and they both agree on which rider will win (hint: his name doesn’t contain the word ‘van’). Still, could Bryan Coquard spring a s…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 79: Pidcock and Vollering Gallop to Victory at Strade Bianche - Race Analysis 28:08

7M ago28:08

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Strade Bianche never disappoints, does it? In the race's latest edition, we saw Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky lock horns, and another spectacular solo win for Tom Pidcock. The Toms analyse both of Saturday's races, asking whether there might be a bitter aftertaste at SD Worx and if Pidcock has Jumbo-Visma to thank for his victory. Music: Acid Tr…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 78: Drones, Drafting and Early-Season Dominance - Omloop Recap and Strade Bianche Preview 28:58

7M ago28:58

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Finally, the peloton has been dealt some Belgian cobbles. The Toms discuss the weekend's solo victories at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, ask whether drones will be safe on Dutch corner, and marvel in the early-season dominance of Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. They then turn to Strade Bianche, with Tom 2 rating the contenders for this year’s editions…

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The TT Podcast

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Ep 77: Cav to Astana, Roglič to Win the Giro - Big Transfers and Bold Predictions for the 2023 Season 33:42

9M ago33:42

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A new road season is upon us, and with it comes the chance to look like fools with some bold predictions. The Toms mull over the big-name signings of 2023, questioning whether Astana Qazaqstan is the right fit for Mark Cavendish and if SD Worx are now the complete package. Attention then turns to the predictions. Has Annemiek van Vleuten had her ti…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

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Top Canadian cycling stories of 2022 26:25

9M ago26:25

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A rainbow jersey on the track, multiple downhill World Cup wins, a Tour de France stage win—there were a lot of big performances by Canadian riders this past year. Canadian Cycling Magazine's editors—Matthew Pioro, Terry McKall and Matt Hansen (a.k.a. '90s Matt)—break down the top stories of 2022. You can also listen back to interviews with the yea…

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