Best Pro Cycling Podcasts (2024)

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Stage 15 | The final week | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 26:03

3h ago26:03

26:03

We can smell the Mediterranean Sea and Nice feels oh so close for Neilson and Sean. We catch up with them on the second and last rest day of the 2024 Tour de France to recap what has been a crazy week of racing. Our American duo talk about what it was like to race in one of the hardest stages to date, why being in the gruppetto can actually be nice…

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Stage 9 | Rest day!! | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 23:02

9d ago23:02

23:02

We've (FINALLY) reached the first rest day of the 2024 Tour de France. It's been a crazy first week of the Tour and Florence already feels like ancient history. Our squad has ridden valiantly this week and have showed that they are here to race and race hard. Today, we talk to Tour Rookie, Sean Quinn and teammate Neilson Powless about their favorit…

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Stage 3 | YELLOW!! | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 19:45

12d ago19:45

19:45

The first three stages of the 2024 Tour de France have been brutally hard, intensely hot, and all around unforgettable for our squad. Sean and Neilson take you through the Grand Départ in Florence, what it felt like to finally pin those Tour numbers on for our Tour rookie, and how they have been coping with the heat. They also walk you through how …

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Stage 0 | The long ride home with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 14:06

15d ago14:06

14:06

Stage 0 | Florence, Italy Join us for an exclusive series straight from the heart of the Tour de France with your hosts Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn, At this point, Neilson is a Tour veteran, already competing in his fifth "grande boucle" so it's only natural that we ask him to share his wisdom with Tour de France rookie, Sean Quinn. In this epis…

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Setbacks and comebacks with Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, you are joining us on the eve of the US national championship road race. Coming back from injury is always a bumpy road, full of unknowns, vague timelines, and challenges. Both Neilson Powless and Sean Quinn can confirm this. We talk about what it takes to bounce back after injury, our hopes and dreams for the US cycling scene, goa…

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Road tripping to the Vuelta Feminina with Kim Cadzow 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

Join us in the back of the team bus as we road trip to the Vuelta Feminina. If you don’t know who Kim is yet, we think you should. Kim is brand new to the sport of cycling. Three years ago, she was a teenager in New Zealand who had never even raced a bike and if you had told her that she would be competing for the win at one of cycling’s biggest ra…

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Innovation in the WorldTour with Andreas Klier and POC Sports' Magnus Gustavsson 47:42

3M ago47:42

47:42

This season you’ve seen our men’s and women’s squads wearing an unreleased helmet from our partners over at POC. Its look is definitely eye-catching and there’s no shortage of opinions about how it looks, but the numbers and results speak for themselves. Plus, to quote Alison Jackson, we think the squad looks great in them. POC’s all new Procen Air…

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Long live the queen of Roubaix with Alison Jackson 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

Alison Jackson is back in Roubaix to defend her title on the infamous french cobbles. In this episode, we catch up with Alison and dive into the real Alison. She’s a pro cyclist, beloved dancer, stellar aunt, zamboni driver, former knitter, and so much more. She talks about how she’s taking a different approach to racing this season, what has chang…

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Success breeds success with Magdeleine Vallieres and Noemi Rüegg 52:01

4M ago52:01

52:01

Noemi Rüegg and Magdeleine Vallieres are two of the rising stars on our brand new EF Education-Cannondale squad. We are just a few weeks into the racing season and already they have both earned wins, the first of their careers and the first in our squad’s young history. We chatted with the pair about their backgrounds, racing outside of your comfor…

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A new era for EF Pro Cycling with Jonathan Vaughters and Esra Tromp 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

EF Education-Cannondale GM Esra Tromp, and EF Pro Cycling CEO Jonathan Vaughters join us from our team camp in Girona to talk about the 2024 season, how we’re integrating our two squads and forming one team and what our goals are for the future. So join us on this ride as we explore the world of cycling together.…

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Mental health featuring Veronica Ewers and Owain Doull 40:02

8M ago40:02

40:02

Veronica Ewers and Owain Doull join us for this episode where we discuss mental health. Trigger warning, we briefly mention suicide. Owain and Veronica talk about the ups and downs they’ve experienced with mental health both as individuals and as professional athletes. We cover everything from the importance of being open about the times they’ve st…

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INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed 7:23

11M ago7:23

7:23

In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4o2LVaf-_ME Links from the show: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNkxuFtrXn ht…

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How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical? 12:29

11M ago12:29

12:29

On today’s show, and… Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024…but we’re starting this show with inside baseball on nutrition and pro rider salaries from the secret rider… Secret Pro Insights: ht…

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"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview 10:52

11M ago10:52

10:52

How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023. That’s on today’s show, and… I have another rider profile, the burnout problem in the women’s peloton, should we ditch hardta…

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Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France? 11:53

11M ago11:53

11:53

Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some serious question about their legality. That’s on today’s show, and…epic social media rounds with ever…

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Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France? 10:31

11M ago10:31

10:31

Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and recent developments that have prompted new discussions. Plus, 750D? Another new wheel size has been revealed,…

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What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement? 11:18

11M ago11:18

11:18

In this week's episode of Quick Spin, Damian provides a comprehensive rundown of the latest happenings in the world of cycling. This show covers the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, featuring the "Speed Sniffer" fat head tube. Find out why they designed this unique feature. Plus innovative cycling products, social media rounds and even a glimpse into th…

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The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race 14:09

11M ago14:09

14:09

The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race. We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude Adjust App and the Social Media Rounds. You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.b…

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Tour de France Femmes – A race to be proud of 39:05

11M ago39:05

39:05

The second edition of the Tour de France Femmes just wrapped up and we thought we would do something a little different for this one. Instead of doing a deep dive with one or two riders, we talked with each rider – Alison Jackson, Sara Poidevin, Kathrin Hammes, Georgia Williams, Magdeleine Vaillieres and Letizia Borghesi – and asked them about thei…

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Tour de France Rookie – James Shaw’s Breakthrough 10:27

1y ago10:27

10:27

James Shaw is over a week into his first Tour de France and it's been quite a week for the Tour rookie. From being the first to tend to Richard Carapaz after his crash on stage one, to having a breakthrough ride on stage 6 where he was in a group with some of the world’s best riders, James has risen to the occasion and shown his true colors. So joi…

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Tour de France Rookie – James Shaw’s Basque Grand Départ 11:17

1y ago11:17

11:17

We are at the 2023 Tour de France. It's only stage 3 but a lot has already happened during our time here in the Basque Country. For Tour de France rookie James Shaw, it definitely wasn’t an easy road to get here. After numerous setbacks throughout his career and doubts that he would ever race professionally again, James earned his spot on our Tour …

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An Unlikely Duo feat. Lachlan Morton and Keegan Swenson 47:54

1y ago47:54

47:54

We are talking with Lachlan Morton and Keegan Swenson about the ups and downs of racing at Cape Epic – the “Tour de France of mountain biking.” Featuring 8 brutal stages and some gnarly weather conditions, this year’s edition of the South African race proved to be one of the toughest editions in recent memory. It was a challenging week of racing, b…

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The Queen of Roubaix feat. Alison Jackson and Tim Harris 49:57

1y ago49:57

49:57

This week, we are celebrating the biggest victory in EF Education-TIBCO-SVB’s history with a special episode with winner of the 2023 Paris-Roubaix Alison Jackson and team Sport Director Tim Harris. Dance. Cry. Cheer. Hug. Laugh. We went through every emotion possible on the finish line and we couldn't be more thrilled to see Alison take the biggest…

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A revolution in cycling feat. Lizzy Banks and Rachel Hedderman 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

44:34

This week, we have a very special episode in honor of Women’s History Month. While March has come and gone, we want to keep celebrating all the amazing work the women on our teams have done and are doing. EF Education-TIBCO-SVB rider Lizzy Banks and general manager Rachel Hedderman are trailblazers in women’s cycling and have advanced our sport bot…

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Meet the Mortons feat. Lachlan and Angus Morton 57:39

1+ y ago57:39

57:39

Lachlan and Gus Morton are both legends of the cycling world in their own rights. Born and raised in Port Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, Lachlan and Gus spent their childhoods chasing each other on dirt bikes, and then on road bikes before traveling the world racing for various teams both together and apart. While they have chosen differe…

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Trailer: Explore podcast from EF Pro Cycling 0:45

1+ y ago0:45

0:45

This year, we will take you to the heart of our men’s and women’s teams. From the world's biggest races, to our backyards and favorite places, we’re exploring what motivates and challenges us. We have all taken different paths to the WorldTour and we have unique stories to tell. We are racers, teammates, friends, and college grads. We are farmers. …

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:15:24

2y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. And we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

2y ago58:00

58:00

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Elisabetta Borgia- A new emphasis and approach to sport psychology in cycling performance 57:00

2y ago57:00

57:00

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiologic metrics, and emphasis on aerodynamics it is very easy to overlook other key components of cycling performance- such as the emotional state of the athlete. In this episode we discuss the importance of a cyclist’s emotions when pursuing peak per…

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Cycling Performance Club: Luke Plapp - From world class track cyclist to World Tour road racer 1:22:19

2y ago1:22:19

1:22:19

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this episode we chat with Luke Plapp - Olympic bronze medalist on the track, current Australian Road Champion, and Ineos Grenadiers rider- about his transition from a successful track cyclist to racing on the road at the World Tour level. And contrary to what one might initially think, his transit…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nicholas Jamnick- Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 2 of 2 45:10

2y ago45:10

45:10

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this episode we continue our trip down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick (part 2 of 2). Previously, we critically examined graded exercise tests, VO2max testing, lactate thresholds, and the usefulness of lactate testing. Herein, we dive deep into Nick’s comprehensive revi…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 1 of 2 35:50

2+ y ago35:50

35:50

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! When it comes to performing and prescribing training sessions, there are four main principles to consider: frequency, duration, volume, and intensity. The first three of these principles are relatively simple and agreed upon. However, when it comes to exercise intensity we can quickly find ourselves …

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Cycling Performance Club: Shannon Malseed - Life lessons in mental wellness and high performance 50:24

2+ y ago50:24

50:24

On this show we really enjoy talking about the nuts and bolts of cycling performance. Whether it’s determining thresholds, approaches to training, or race tactics and skills, if you’ve listened to the show before you know we love that stuff. But in this episode we want to change gears a bit and ask you this simple and straightforward question: How …

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Dajo Sanders- Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance, Part 2 of 2 48:02

2+ y ago48:02

48:02

In this episode we continue our discussion with Dr. Dajo Sanders (part 2 of 2), an individual whose skill and expertise in the realm of cycling performance are well developed. Dajo is a prolific researcher in many aspects of endurance training and specializes in the very distinct research cohort that is well-trained high-performance cyclists. He is…

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