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Peaks Challenge is the talk of the town and the talk of The Domestiques. The team of Hollywood and Matilda conquered the epic climbs of Australia’s most gruelling community ride and are joined by Mark O’Brien who set an amazing new course record completing the 235km distance in 6 hours 40 minutes. How did they do it? Hear of the tall tales of triumph, heartbreak and heroics. And Tadej Pogačar does it again after producing another superhuman performance despite spectacularly crashing on the white dusty roads of the Strade Bianche. And the apprentice took on the master in the women’s race - Demi Vollering taking on her ex-coach Anna van der Breggen. Whether you’re gearing up for Peaks 2026 or just love a good cycling story this episode is a must listen!
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Peaks Challenge is the talk of the town and the talk of The Domestiques. The team of Hollywood and Matilda conquered the epic climbs of Australia’s most gruelling community ride and are joined by Mark O’Brien who set an amazing new course record completing the 235km distance in 6 hours 40 minutes. How did they do it? Hear of the tall tales of triumph, heartbreak and heroics. And Tadej Pogačar does it again after producing another superhuman performance despite spectacularly crashing on the white dusty roads of the Strade Bianche. And the apprentice took on the master in the women’s race - Demi Vollering taking on her ex-coach Anna van der Breggen. Whether you’re gearing up for Peaks 2026 or just love a good cycling story this episode is a must listen!
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1 Live on Willunga Hill for Stage 5 of the TDU 28:43
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1 The business end of the TDU with Mark O'Brien 36:56
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