Best Giros Sociales Podcasts (2024)

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Pogacar Giro dominance, is the breakaway dead & the big GC battle ahead of us at the TDF 53:37

17d ago53:37

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George is back behind the mic along side Bewls & Jonesy. We chat about Pog's dominance at the Giro, was he greedy or just doing his job? is the breakaway dead? How could cycling spice things up with on board microphones and cameras. And some other stuff we spoke about that we can't remember... NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big …

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Johannes Kulset has been selected for his first Tour de France 48:36

1d ago48:36

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Send us a Text Message. The past few months have been an absolute whirlwind for Johannes Kulset, from a horrific training accident during an altitude camp to the jubilation of being engaged. To top it all off the Uno-X Mobility rider has completed one of his dreams: to be selected for the Tour de France. We had a chat with Johannes about his setbac…

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People Behind a WorldTour Team | Press Officer, Storyteller, and Communication Coach 28:09

2d ago28:09

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In our series profiling the team behind the riders, it’s all about communication activations, social media, partner marketing campaigns, and mental health awareness. You might have caught a glimpse of today’s guest in the background during rider interviews at races and Grand Tours. His name is Phil Lowe, Press Officer for one of the sport’s biggest…

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Tour de Suisse Review 39:04

3d ago39:04

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Send us a Text Message. The last preparation stage race before Tour de France is over. Tour de Suisse showed us how dominant UAE Team Emirates really is, even without Tadej Pogacar. Adam Yates & João Almeida obliterated the competition. Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) survived a bad day and finished on the final podium spot, while Egan Bernal (INEOS …

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The Dauphine Review - What we learned heading into the Tour 47:39

10d ago47:39

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Send us a Text Message. One of the last preparation races before the Tour de France is done and dusted. Primoz Roglic (BORA-hansgrohe) took his second overall win in the Criterium du Dauphiné, but it wasn't an easy ride. Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike) challenged the Slovenian on the slopes of Plateau des Glières. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Qu…

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The FASTEST Sprinter Duo | Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe 46:54

17d ago46:54

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Born just 31 days apart in the autumn of 1992, Soudal Quick-Step's Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe are a duo whose fates have long been connected. In the first bunch sprint of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, Tim Merlier made history by becoming the first Belgian in 46 years to win three stages in a single edition of the Giro d’Italia. With help from his…

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Critérium du Dauphiné Preview - Who will be ready for Tour de France? 54:58

19d ago54:58

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Send us a Text Message. One week after the end of Giro d'Italia it's time for the first Tour de France preparation race: Critérium du Dauphiné. Primoz Roglic (BORA - hansgrohe) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) return to racing after their bad crashes at Itzulia Basque Country and will be looking for their best legs with the eyes on Tour de F…

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The Giro d'Italia is Dead, Long Live the Giro d'Italia 42:35

24d ago42:35

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Send us a Text Message. The lap of Italy is over, Pink Pog is in the history books. After winning SIX stages, the 25 year old slovenian took the third Grand Tour trophy of his career. It’s impossible not to be impressed by the dominance on display, but we’ll do our best to look beyond Pogacar. There's lots more to admire with the young Guilio Pelli…

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Will they race tomorrow? It's snowing at the Giro. 26:46

1M ago26:46

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Plappy joins Max and Alex as they are having discussions about the next day's stage. They are supposed to go up Stelvio but it's snowing... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Stanley St. Social

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Giro d'Italia Review - We're Over Halfway! 34:22

1M ago34:22

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Send us a Text Message. Giro d’Italia 2024 is over halfway as Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) showed he's unbeatable. With a bit over a week of racing remaining, the battle for the Giro podium is heating up. Daniel Felipe Martinez (BORA-hansgrohe), Geraint Thomas (INEOS Grenadiers) or maybe Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) will fight it out. J…

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Mitch Docker joins the show, we chat Giro & nick names for Pogacar and the future of the show 59:33

1M ago59:33

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Mitch joins the show to chat about the Giro so far and his own experiences at that race, we unsuccessfully come up with a nick name for Pogacar and we explain our long absence and the future of the show NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection…

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Giro d'Italia Opening Weekend Review 20:47

2M ago20:47

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Send us a Text Message. The Grande Partenze has departed, the first Grand Tour of the season has had its opening weekend and as predicted, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) has claimed the Maglia Rosa. Jhonatan Narvaez (INEOS Grenadiers) was the surprising winner of stage 1, after sticking to the wheel of Pogacar. Support the Show.…

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Giro preview | M Gawn special feat. Plappy 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Plappy is live form the Giro! He joins Max and Alex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Stanley St. Social

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The Big Giro d'Italia Preview! 1:44:06

2M ago1:44:06

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Send us a Text Message. It’s time to start the 2024 Grand Tour season with the Domestique Giro d’Italia Preview Show! Are you ready to get to know all 22 teams and 176 riders lining up for the three week party through Italy? Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) is obviously the top favourite to bring home the pink jersey, but discover our predictions …

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GIRO d'ITALIA | Pantani's Legendary Attack To Oropa, Hampsten's Epic Day on Gavia, Castelli Innovations 14:40

2M ago14:40

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The 107th Giro d’Italia kicks off on Saturday, promising three weeks of breathtaking climbs, scenic views, and, above all, great racing. In this episode, we'll delve into some iconic moments in Giro history; the first Maglia Rosa, Marco Pantani's legendary attack to Oropa in 1999, Andy Hampsten's epic day on Passo Gavia in 1988, and Castelli's inno…

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CLASSIC CLIMBS | Rocacorba: The Most Celebrated Climb Never Used in a Pro Race 57:35

2M ago57:35

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In this episode, I caught up with multiple South African champion Ashleigh Moolman Pasio. We talked about how she ended up in Banyoles near Girona, the Rocacorba Cycling business, her QOM Strava record on the famous Rocacorba climb near Girona, and the challenge she set herself to get the best women's time below 30 minutes. Ashleigh will share her …

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège & Spring Classics Review 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Send us a Text Message. The bill will be made after Liège-Bastogne Liège, those are words we’ve heard Patrick Lefevre say for many years when being asked to assess the spring campaign of his team. Well, La Doyenne is behind us so it’s time to make the bill! Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) made mince meat of the competition at Liège and won it for…

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Liège-Bastogne-Liège Preview + Amstel Gold Race & Flèche Wallonne Review 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Send us a Text Message. From a sunny Amstel Gold Race over a soaking wet edition of La Flèche Wallonne to Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the fourth Monument of the season. A lot has happened in the past week of cycling. Tom Pidock (INEOS Grenadiers) added another Classic to his palmares, while Lorena Wiebes (Team SD Worx – Protime) lost one by celebrating t…

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Paris - Roubaix Review + Amstel Gold Race Preview 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Send us a Text Message. It was a weekend for the World Champions as Mathieu Van Der Poel (Alpecin - Deceuninck) and Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx - ProTime) won Paris - Roubaix and Paris - Roubaix femmes avec Zwift. The ways their victories came to be could not have been more different. Van Der Poel went long with a 60km solo and Kopecky won after a track…

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Paris - Roubaix Preview + Ronde van Vlaanderen Review 1:16:24

3M ago1:16:24

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Send us a Text Message. Ronde van Vlaanderen is behind us, Paris Roubaix is ahead. The wet cobbles of the Koppenberg decided the races in Flanders, will the new chicane at the start of Arenberg decide the Hell of the North? Can Mathieu Van Der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) do the double and win both the cobbled monuments in the same year? Who will, or …

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LUKE LAMPERTI | The American Future of the Classics! 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Tour of Flanders & DDV Preview + E3 & Gent-Wevelgem Review 1:14:19

3M ago1:14:19

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Send us a Text Message. It’s finally time for Flanders’ Finest, the Tour of Flanders! After several tough, but beautiful cobbled Classics as E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem in Flanders Fields, playtime is over. Who will be able to compete with Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck)? Can Lidl-Trek maintain its high level and place Mads Pedersen…

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E3 Saxo Classic & Gent Wevelgem Preview + Milano Sanremo Review 46:29

3M ago46:29

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Send us a Text Message. Jasper Philipsen won the first Monument of the season! The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider showed him at Milano-Sanremo him and Mathieu van der Poel are a lethal duo. It’s time to focus again on the Flanders Classics as E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem are the next big races on the cycling calendar. In this new Domestique Cycling …

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6th at Paris-Nice | Luke Plapp, Max Gawn and Alex Clements 46:10

3M ago46:10

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Plappy checks in before Milan San Remo and after a huge week at Paris-Nice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Stanley St. Social

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Milano - Sanremo Preview 1:13:03

3M ago1:13:03

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Send us a Text Message. The battles between Matteo Jorgenson (Visma | Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) and Primoz Roglic (BORA – Hansgrohe) at Paris-Nice, the huge performances of Jonas Vingegaard at Tirreno-Adriatico, the sprint battle between Tim Merlier and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) at Nokere Koerse and the upcoming…

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People Behind a WorldTour Team | Life of a Directeur Sportif with Tom Steels 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

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Join us for a gripping journey into the heart of professional cycling as we delve into the last three decades of pro racing and the world of sports directing. From Tom’s excitement of joining the number one Classics team when racing pro to later becoming DS for the same team, discover the evolution of cycling, the challenges young athletes face, an…

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The Strade monument debate, cycling war stories, and designated 'sort out zones' 44:17

3M ago44:17

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The boys join the Strade monument debate, are what use to be cycling war stories just the norm now? Bewls pitches the idea of a designated 'sort out zone' at the end of every race to settle any in race conflicts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sam Bewley, George Bennett & Dan Jones

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Strade Bianche Preview 24:23

4M ago24:23

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Send us a Text Message. After the Belgian opening weekend with Omloop het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne it's time to switch the focus on Italy! Strade Bianche, often seen as the sixth Monument on the cycling calendar, is upon us. The race in and around Siena marks the return of Tadej Pogacar. The Slovenian leader of UAE Team Emirates will be…

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Talking transition into DS life with Daryl Impey, Bonus systems in cycling & the value of experience 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

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Our loyal 'fill in' Imps joins the show this week. We talk about his transition into DS life, the economics of cycling with cash bonuses for riders & does it exist for staff? And we talk about the importance of experience in a what is becoming a young mans sport. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance MERCH store: https://shop.betootaadvocate…

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Opening Weekend Preview 38:25

4M ago38:25

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Send us a Text Message. Cycling is coming home! Opening weekend with Omloop het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne is upon us, so it's time to preview the first Classics in Flanders. Team Visma | Lease a Bike is bringing an all-star team to the start, including the likes of Wout van Aert, Dylan van Baarle and Christophe Laporte. The same can be s…

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Volta ao Algarve Review 28:53

4M ago28:53

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Send us a Text Message. The peloton raced around Portugal to get in the perfect shape for the big goals later this season. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) was the big favourite for the overall win, and he delivered. With a stellar indivual time trail, the World Champion left the opposition behind by a mile. But it weren't all smiles as Daniel F…

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People Behind a WorldTour Team | Meet the Mechanics 45:37

4M ago45:37

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In the world of professional cycling, where the spotlight often shines on the riders conquering the grueling races, there exists a group of individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every pedal stroke is supported by a perfectly tuned machine. These unsung heroes are the mechanics, the wizards of the workshop who transform bikes in…

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Volta ao Algarve Preview 34:39

4M ago34:39

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Send us a Text Message. From France to Oman, the peloton is preparing themselves for the big targets later this season. Wout van Aert wrote history with his earliest season opener ever, Remco Evenepoel casually demolished the opposition in Portugal. Don’t forget, we’re only February! And we haven’t even talked about the mud fest in Clásica Jáen. We…

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Caleb's back, Plappy's back, Stanley St. is back. 46:52

4M ago46:52

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Luke Plapp, Max Gawn, & Alex Clements - unpack the summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Stanley St. Social

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Substitutions in Grand Tours - Domestique Cycling Podcast 24:06

4M ago24:06

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Send us a Text Message. To substitute or not to substitute, that’s the question in this Domestique Cycling Podcast episode! Movistar team manager Eusebio Unzue dropped some ideas about allowing substitutions during Grand Tours and he even wants to shorten them to 15 stages. Team managers as Patrick Lefevere (Soudal Quick-Step), Joxean Fernandez Mat…

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Racing Review - Valenciana, AlUla Tour, Etoile de Bessèges 41:39

5M ago41:39

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Send us a Text Message. Cross is Boss, but it’s also over and out. The road season is now our main focus until October. We’ve had one day races in Europe, but since the past week, stage racing is back on the continent. The Volta Ciclista a la Comunitat Valenciana kicked it off and was swiftly followed by the Etoilles de Besseges. Over in Saudi Arab…

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Cross is Boss - World Championships Review 15:07

5M ago15:07

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Send us a Text Message. Mathieu van der Poel, Fem Van Empel, Tibor Del Grosso, Zoë Backstedt, Stefano Viezzi, and Celia Gery have all earned the privilege of donning the prestigious cyclo-cross rainbow jersey for the upcoming season. While tension may not have been the prevailing theme at the UCI CX World Championships in Tabor, we enjoyed the raci…

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Cross is Boss - World Championships Preview 29:56

5M ago29:56

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Send us a Text Message. Cross is Boss returns for the penultimate episode of this thrilling cyclo-cross season. The World Championships in Tabor are upon us. Of course Mathieu van der Poel, Fem van Empel and Tibor del Grosso are the main favourites in their categories, but are there any potential dark horses poised to steal the spotlight? Dieter an…

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Challenge Mallorca Racing Review ft. Tobias Halland Johannessen 1:00:16

5M ago1:00:16

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Send us a Text Message. The European road cycling season kicked off in Spain. Mallorca hosted five thrilling Challenges. Who better to analyze these events than Tobias Halland Johannessen? The Uno-X Mobility rider, who got 3rd in a Tour de France stage last year, raced on a very high level already and obtained two nice top 10 spots. Tune in to this…

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ILSE PLUIMERS | Your Guide To Cyclocross, Paris-Roubaix, How To Ride Cobbles 48:34

5M ago48:34

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In this episode, we are delighted to introduce Ilse Pluimers, a young and exceptionally talented athlete from the Castelli-equipped AG Insurance Soudal team, excelling in both cyclocross and road cycling. It's a lively conversation about Ilse's passion for cyclocross and one-day racing. We explore how she balances her road career with cyclocross in…

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MIKEL LANDA | A New Chapter, Climbing Tips, Giro d'Italia 34:02

5M ago34:02

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[Video on YouTube] Join us as we delve into the heart-pounding world of professional cycling as Mikel Landa, the experienced Basque climber, gears up for an exciting season with Soudal Quick-Step. Fresh from a stellar performance in the 2023 Vuelta and a podium at the 2022 Giro d’Italia, Landa takes on a supporting role for Remco Evenepoel in the T…

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The Tour Down Under debrief! 44:35

5M ago44:35

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The boys are back for 2024, and they are back with a bang! Bewls and George debrief Tour Down Under and how Stevie Williams won it. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content…

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Tour Down Under Preview 55:06

5M ago55:06

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Send us a Text Message. Here it is! Our first preview podcast episode of the 2024 cycling season. The course, the sprinters, the favourites for GC, ... Discover everything you need to know about the Tour Down Under. Is Caleb Ewan the sprinter to beat? Have we seen the best Julian Alaphilippe already? Is Jayco AlUla playing the Simon Yates card or w…

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REMCO EVENEPOEL | 2024 Season Goals, Training Tips, Off-Season 52:17

5M ago52:17

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Join the Belgian cycling superstar as he shares insights from his off-season trip to California, discussing his training regimen, strategic race selections leading up to the Tour de France and the Olympics, as well as his aspirations to secure gold medals in both Paris and the road Worlds in Zürich. We delve into specific Tour stages, particularly …

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We Predict the 2024 Season 51:22

6M ago51:22

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Send us a Text Message. The 2024 cycling season just started in Australia, so it's time for the Domestique predictions! Yves and Hannes predicted the winners of the Monuments, Grand Tours, Olympics and World Championships. Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar, Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, ... They're all part of this season prev…

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Cross is Boss - The Big Three are back! 28:12

6M ago28:12

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Send us a Text Message. The Big Three - Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock - are back in the world of cyclo-cross. Or maybe it’s better to talk about The One?Mathieu van der Poel has crushed the field in his first four races. He conquered Herentals, caused a storm in Mol, flew over the sand in Antwerpen and made it a phenomenal mud…

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Sports Nutrition Ep4 | Winter Training, Indoor Riding, Alcohol vs Performance 33:43

6M ago33:43

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Join us as we explore optimal fueling and hydration strategies for winter training rides and eSports events together with the renowned sports performance nutritionist Dani Hofstetter. In this episode, we discuss hydration strategies for varying conditions, from cold outdoor rides to warm indoor eSports events. Dani shares best practices for staying…

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The Big Transfer Special! 1:50:39

6M ago1:50:39

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Send us a Text Message. From Primoz Roglic to Bora-hansgrohe, over Cian Uijtdebroeks to Jumbo-Visma to Gianni Moscon to Soudal Quick-Step. In this transfer special Yves, Bram and Hannes discuss the biggest moves of this offseason. Discover our opinions on the transfers of a couple of GC riders, sprinters, domestiques and Classics specialists and ma…

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[Bonus] SOUDAL QUICK-STEP, Submit Your Questions 1:57

6M ago1:57

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Get your burning questions answered by cycling stars such as Remco Evenepoel, Tim Merlier, Bert Van Lerberghe, Mikel Landa, Tom Steels, and many more. Check below for a preview of some of the riders and staff who will be interviewed for the Castelli podcast. To submit your questions, simply head to the Spotify app. Once there, select the latest Cas…

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Neilson Powless has some ambitious goals for 2024 - Domestique Cycling Podcast 58:19

6M ago58:19

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Send us a Text Message. An American with a breathtaking background story. Neilson Powless joined our podcast to look back one last time on his 2023 season and to talk about his future goals. And yeah, the EF Education EasyPost rider is coming back to the cobbled Flemish Classics, targetting Tour of Flanders. Besides that, Neilson dreams about parti…

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