A few days on from the race's finish, the Toms sit down to discuss a history-filled edition Tour de France. They reminisce about their get-together in Turin, question whether Tadej Pogačar should have gifted any of his six stage wins (spoiler alert: he shouldn't have), and Tom 1 gives his roadside account of watching Mark Cavendish take his record-…

The biggest three weeks of the calendar have arrived. It's time for the Tour de France. As they prepare to head out to Italy for the Grand Départ, the Toms discuss the key stages, make their GC picks, and envisage the scene of Mark Cavendish breaking the all-time stage win record. Spoiler alert: He's going to do it and then some. Music: Acid Trumpe…

10 minutes, well, almost 10 minutes, was the gap Tadej Pogačar stretched out when he won the pink jersey at this year's Giro d'Italia. The Toms sit down to discuss the "generational" victory, Pogačar's secret power data, and the wider importance of time trials at Grand Tours. There's also a bold prediction for what the Slovenian will achieve in 202…

Ahead of the first Grand Tour of the season, the Toms take a moment to reflect on this year's Spring Classics and pick out their favourite races of the season so far. There's time for a game of 'Who Came Second?' before finally, a brief look ahead to the Giro d'Italia, and the narratives to look out for in Italy. Will Tadej Pogačar storm his way to…

Wedged between the two biggest cobbled races in the calendar, the Toms look back on a wet Tour of Flanders and ahead to Paris-Roubaix. Having visited northern France last month, Tom 1 offers his intel on the state of the cobbles. Spoiler: they're not looking good. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340…

On the bill this Sunday is De Ronde, one of the most prized Monuments there is. The Toms rattle through the route, delve into the history of the Paterberg, and pick out a handful of riders who might challenge the rainbow-clad favourites, Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky. Plus, Tom 1 foreshadows a major crash. Note: This episode was recorded b…

After a series of disasters at TT Podcast HQ - a broken face for Tom 1 and a burnt laptop for Tom 2 - we're back to talk about the Italian Spring Classics. Strade Bianche offered two distinct races, both of which ended with two serial winners on the top step. What will San Remo bring? Who knows, we'd rather talk about the town's recent song contest…

There’s no better way to kick off 2024 than by putting our reputations on the line with some wild predictions for the upcoming road season. It's three shouts from Tom 1, three from Tom 2, and a lot of questions about each other's reasoning. Whisper it quietly, but could this be the year Visma-Lease a Bike don't win a Grand Tour? Music: Acid Trumpet…

Here it is, the cycling world's official Team of the Season. The Toms pick 2023's best GC leader, sprinter, domestique and classics rider from both the men's and women's pelotons. They then sing the praises of a few unsung heroes, and award the race of the year. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-a…

Ultra Distance Gravel! It might not be Nathan's thing but it sure is Sebs. The two delve into the world of the Atlas Mountains, competing for epic hours and how to balance it all with life.

It’s been a while. The Toms return after a 10-week absence to reminisce about the biggest races in cycling over the summer. They chose their WTF moment, as well as their hero, villain and star rider. There’s even time for a lengthy digression on Bryan Coquard. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-aci…

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…

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: …

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Discussions on primal fear and pre season training.

Nathan and Alex go on Alex's first Gravel ride.

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…

Nathan and Sami chat about authenticity, adventures and more in the latest episode of the Gravelog.

It's quiz time. The Toms go head-to-head in a painstakingly researched quiz of the 2023 road cycling season. Is Arnaud de Lie actually one of the best riders in the world? Which Grand Tour climbed the highest? And why can we never remember who came second? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-tr…

Nathan chats to Max Leonard on his new book, "Jobst Brandt Ride Bike." Brandt was possibly the real and true godfather of gravel, and they delve into the book and who Jobst was.

The curtains have closed on the 2022 cycling season so it’s time to pick the best GC leader, domestique, sprinter and classics rider of the year. The Toms fall out about what constitutes an ‘unsung hero’, whittle down the season's best races and ask themselves what on earth happened to Mathieu van der Poel after the Giro d'Italia.Music: Acid Trumpe…

Nathan chats to Ned Boulting on the future of Gravel coverage, live TV and more.

Nathan chats to Nico about his first few months racing Gravel, coming over from Road and what next year will look like.

It might be eight months out, but it’s time to get excited about the 2023 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The Toms pour over the newly unveiled race routes, honing in on a dormant lava dome, Mark Cavendish’s chances of number 35 and the mighty Tourmalet. Tom 2 then gives a history lesson on former race director Jacques Goddet a…

Tom 2 dials in from Italy to discuss the weekend’s road races at the World Championships. It was trademark wins for Annemiek van Vleuten and Remco Evenepoel, who both gave viewers masterclasses in bike racing. The Toms go on to ask if Wout van Aert will one day win the Worlds and whether Luke Rowe has ever actually finished the elite road race. Mus…

The first two rainbow jerseys went to Ellen van Dijk and Tobias Foss in Wollongong. The Toms discuss the big surprises from the elite individual time trials before turning their attention to the weekend's road races. Is the course a bit dull? Will the swooping birds wreak havoc? Can Romain Bardet pull off the unthinkable? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kev…

Remco Evenepoel has won the Vuelta a España, the final Grand Tour of the season. The Toms go through what was a fairly routine win, discussing why Belgians don’t win three-week races and why Primož Roglič was definitely wrong. They then give their picks on who will win the individual time trials at the World Championships in Wollongong. Music: Acid…

After a brief absence, the Toms are back to discuss the first week of the final Grand Tour of the season. What does Fred Wright need to do to win? Does the race feel a little flat? And will Remco Evenepoel still have the red jersey in Madrid? All is answered in this first Vuelta a España episode of the year.Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink:…

In the end, it was Annemiek van Vleuten who took home the yellow jersey at the first Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift, proving that hard work does pay off and age is but a number. The Toms discuss Dutch dominance and Marianne Vos’s legacy, while Tom 2 is put through his paces in a tough five-question quiz. We also hear from Pfeiffer Georgi, Cecilie…

After a gruelling three-week lap of France, Jonas Vingegaard and his Jumbo-Visma teammates have come away with the yellow jersey. The Toms discuss the dominance of Wout van Aert, L’Équipe’s brutal team ratings and whether this year’s Tour de France is the greatest in living memory. Tom 1 also catches up with Bahrain-Victorious rider Fred Wright on …

After an absence spanning decades, a women’s Tour de France is back on the calendar. The Toms preview the 2022 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, stumbling over French place names and marvelling in the riches of Champagne country. Will anyone beat Lorena Wiebes to the first yellow jersey in Paris? And can anyone stop Annemiek van Vleuten taking it h…

Nine stages in to this year’s Tour de France and the usual suspect is wearing the yellow jersey. With Tom 1 now on the ground in the Alps, the Toms run through the drama so far at the race, disagreeing about the safety of cobbles and, once again, manifesting a Thibaut Pinot win on Alpe d’Huez. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://inco…

It's almost July and that can only mean one thing... It's Tour de France time. The Toms sit down to discuss the riders targeting the yellow jersey, the race's notable absentees and all the drama we can expect from the route. There's a riveting head-to-head quiz and a simple explanation as to why a certain Frenchman will prevail atop Alpe d'Huez on …

Nathan Reflects on his first Unbound, and chats to Thomas Dekker, Giovanni Fogal from Fizik and Freddy Ovett. Presented by Fulgaz

After a week of racing on UK roads, the Women’s Tour came to a dramatic close in Oxford with Elisa Longo Borghini winning the yellow jersey by just one second ahead of Grace Brown. Tom 1 is joined by cycling journalist Tilda Price to discuss sprinting tactics, crafty bonus seconds and next month’s main event - the Tour de France Femmes.This episode…

In fair Verona, it was Jai Hindley who became the new King of Italy. The Toms talk through the final week of the Giro d’Italia, where the breakaway ruled supreme and Bora-Hansgrohe showed their class. We also hear about Tom 1’s day out at the RideLondon Classique, the latest instalment of this year’s Women’s WorldTour. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin …

Nathan and Alexey dig deep into the gravel world, the definition of pros, what the community means and more in the latest episode. Presented by FulGaz

With one week to go in this year’s Giro d’Italia, the Toms take a look back at all the action so far. Biniam Girmay has made history, Romain Bardet has left our hearts aching and Simon Philip Yates has unveiled his triumphant chest hair. The maglia rosa might well belong to Richard Carapaz on rest day two, but will he hold it to the line in Verona?…

We’re nine stages into the Giro d’Italia and the cream is starting to rise to the top. The Toms talk about Arnaud Démare’s exploits in the sprints, Juanpe López’s favourite film and the GC chances of everyone’s favourite Frenchman. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://cre…

Nathan and Tiff sat down at last year's road world championships to chat dabbling in gravel and more.

It’s almost time for the first Grand Tour of the season... The Giro d'Italia. This week, the Toms take a look at the route, the contenders and the inevitability of Mathieu van der Poel winning the first stage of the race. There’s some Vivaldi to get the blood pumping and a world first in the TT Podcast quiz as we get ready for Friday's partenza in …