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The Giro d'Italia: it's about beauty, style, resilience and suffering. There will be bunch sprints, punchy time trials, cruel mountains and lots of very cool Italian cycle-styling. The 2022 race starts this Friday in Budapest. As ever, we expect a dramatic and hard-fought race and, joining host OJ Borg, is the cycling correspondent to The Guardian, Jeremy Whittle, and author, journalist and podcaster, Pete Cossins.OJ, Jeremy and Pete run their eyes over the route of the Corsa Rosa, identify the favorites and the potential upstarts, and choose the key stages from what looks a very dramatic and grueling route. And they chat through Italian cycling's spell in the World Tour doldrums, the appeal of time trialling to the Tik Tok generation and discuss ways to make the “race of truth” more appealing to a younger audience. Presented by the Hammerhead Karoo 2

So the 2022 spring classics are behind us and it's almost time to welcome this season's Giro d'Italia, but before we do that, OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins chat through a dramatic and compelling Liège-Bastogne-Liège weekend, in which one young talent — Remco Evenepoel — came of age, and another, of a different vintage — Annemiek van Vleuten — showed her durability and resilience. They also look back over the peaks and troughs of a thrilling March and April, from the Poggio to the Arenberg, the Kemmelberg to La Redoute, discussing the capi and the cobbles, the bergs and the bravado, and identifying the winners and losers (and the missing in action) from cycling's greatest one-day races...

Just as expected, the 2022 Paris-Roubaix weekend had it all, from crashes to collapsing wheels, bloodied knees to euphoria. In the latest Aérogramme podcast, OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, James Startt and Peter Cossins chat through the highlights, dramas and also the controversies of this year's 'Hell of the North,' as first Elisa Longo Borghini and then Dylan van Baarle took spectacular solo victories.Borghini made it two in a row for Trek-Segafredo in the women's race, and then Van Baarle won the fastest-ever edition of the men's race and Ineos Grenadiers — formerly Team Sky, of course — ended their decade-long wait for a cobblestone trophy. Meanwhile, after his rider Yves Lampaert collided with a roadside fan, Quickstep Alpha Vinyl boss Patrick Lefevere was sounding off once again, which left our team wondering if that's always such a good thing…

It's almost here, some of cycling's most enthralling racing — Paris-Roubaix weekend. With both Lizzie Deignan, lone winner of the inaugural women's Hell of the North last year, and Sonny Colbrelli, emotional champion in the velodrome last autumn, absent, the 2022 edition of the women's and men's race are both characterized by uncertainty over who will emerge victorious.Host OJ Borg is joined by Jeremy Whittle and renowned photojournalist James Startt, fresh from a recon with the top teams, to chat through the highs and lows of Roubaix past, the endless tech innovations that emerge each year and the expectations for a dry and dusty weekend on the cobbles, as spring settles on Northern France.

Amstel Gold Race has a knack for creating gripping races, and this weekend's edition was no exception. Michal Kwiatkowski was in vintage form, looking like the rider who once won the world championships as he snagged another win here by the slimmest of margins. And his Ineos team finally looked dominant for the first time this season. On the women's side, Marta Cavalli won in style with some brilliant judgement and a decisive move.Later in the episode, hosts OJ Borg, Peter Cossins and Jeremy Whittle catch us up on what happened in the Tour of the Basque Country 2022 and debate which race has the best prizes in cycling.Finally, Paris-Roubaix, delayed a week this year, is next on the calendar. What can we expect from the Hell of the North this year? It's all on this week's episode. 

For the past few weeks there has been plenty of talk about wunderkind Tadej Pogačar winning the Tour of Flanders in his very first outing. And he very nearly did, coming incredibly close to cracking Mathieu van der Poel on the cobbled Flemish climbs, but ultimately falling short in a bungled final kilometer, becoming, humorously put, the first man to ever come fourth in a two-man sprint. OJ Borg, Peter Cossins and Jeremey Whittle are back for another episode of Aérogramme to discuss the second monument of the season, and there's a lot to go over. Pogačar showed some uncharacteristic tactical flaws and a reaction to losing that looked more becoming of his 23 years than we're used to seeing. “He suddenly looked his age,” says Jeremy Whittle of Pogačar's reaction to getting fourth. Was this loss for Pogačar good for cycling? On the flip side, Mathieu van der Poel seems to have learned the tough lessons of his narrow defeat at last year's Tour of Flanders, pulling off an excellent race and looking in control through the final sprint.How does this year's race stack up against the many great editions over the years? And for that matter how does the Tour of Flanders stack up against the other four Monuments? We dive in to those questions and more.In the women's race, Lotte Kopecky won Belgium's biggest race in the national champion's jersey after an excellent race by her SD Worx team. We discuss how the women's race went down and the differing tactics employed between the men's and women's editions. There's also discussion of the just announced Netflix series covering this summer's Tour de France. What do we hope to see from the series being produced by the same people behind the wildly popular “Drive to Survive” Formula 1 series?Tune in for the full conversation.

In just his second ever race on the cobbles of Belgium, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay is now a spring classic winner at Gent-Wevelgem, the first from Africa, throwing out preconceptions and perceived limitations of what African riders can achieve. It's a watershed moment in professional cycling, leaving much to discuss on this week's episode of Aérogramme. Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins once again join OJ Borg for another installment of the podcast from the spring classics, and they're eager to dive into the big result for Girmay. Hot off of taking fifth at E3, his first time riding on cobbles, the 21-year-old sprinted to the huge win. He employed clever tactics coupled with sheer power to win a race over many established classics riders who know these roads intimately.The discussion quickly turns to the importance of this win. What will the first cobbled classic victory by an African rider mean for the advancement of African and Black riders in cycling? And what does it mean for Girmay's life and career?But in order for this moment to happen, Girmay first had to break into pro cycling. He has been beating the odds for his entire life to find himself where he is now, coming from a country where, when he was born, one in two kids were severely malnourished. Dr. Stuart Gillespie, a senior fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute, joins the show to provide context about Girmay's home country of Eritrea, its cycling culture and what his accomplishment will mean for the country.Later, the discussion turns to etiquette and manners within the pro peloton and how new riders are rewriting traditional attitudes and norms of the sport. And we check in on the exciting women's edition of Gent-Wevelgem. 

The first Monument of 2022 is in the books and there's a lot to discuss. Matej Mahorič put on a phenomenal show this weekend at Milan–San Remo, pushing his daredevil descending skills to the limit on the Poggio for a thrilling victory. Here to break it all down in the first episode of Aérogramme of the 2022 season are OJ Borg, Peter Cossins and Jeremy Whittle.La Primavera's final kilometers were even more entertaining than usual. From Tadej Pogačar stating before the race his intent to attack, to the return of Mathieu van der Poel, there were many elements animating the race. But the most thrilling would be Matej Mahorič's innovative use of a dropper post to maximize his descent down the Poggio and pull away from all of his rivals. The win meant that Slovenian dominance this season has continued, with four out of five WorldTour races this season now being won by riders from the country of 2.1 million. It's all on discussion in this episode. Later, the conversation turns to the state of other teams in the pro peloton. Normal power houses like Quickstep and Ineos were nowhere to be found at the front of Milan–San Remo. How does this bode for the rest of their seasons?Motorbikes are on discussion too. They have been getting closer to riders and at times getting in the way of racing. Do we need new rules for motos in cycling races?  Finally, we check in with other big news from the world of cycling this weekend, including EF Education–EasyPost's Lachlan Morton riding 1,000 kilometers from Munich to the Poland-Ukraine border nearly nonstop to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.  Aérogramme is presented by Hammerhead and the Karoo 2 cycling computer. Use promo code AEROGRAMME to get a free custom color kit and exclusive premium water bottle with purchase of a Karoo 2. 

The autumn leaves are falling and just like that the 2021 road cycling season has come and gone. In this final episode of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête for 2021, we recap the year, sifting through the highs and lows, the winners and losers, and our favorite moments. The big question for 2021 is: Was it a classic season of professional cycling? There are many points to be made either way, with historical firsts, edge-of-your-seat moments of excitement, and, of course, moments that were less enthralling. We dive into some of the highlights, including the first women's Paris–Roubaix and the new young generation of riders cementing their place atop the sport. But cycling never quite stops and there's one final bit of news to discuss: the 2022 Tour de France routes. Yes, routes plural; the eight-stage Tour de France Femmes premieres in 2022. We take a look into what the next editions have in store, from the start in Denmark to the traditional finish in Paris, where the women's race picks right up after the men's as a standalone race. Where will the most exciting moments come from next year? There's no shortage of contenders with a varied route that includes cobbles and plenty of climbs, including the fabled Alpe d'Huez. And before we sign off until the 2022 season begins, we have one more interview with Dave Brailsford, general manager of the Ineos Grenadiers. One of the biggest questions of the new season will be how his team, once nearly untouchable at the Tour de France, responds to the Tour's newly dominant force, Tadej Pogačar. Can his team, which by no means had a bad year with a Giro d'Italia win and podium finishes in the other grand tour, rise to the occasion?

Never has Paris-Roubaix been meaner or more brutal than this year's edition through the rain, wind and mud of Northern France. It truly was hell, a fantastic feast of cobbled racing that was well worth the 2.5-year wait since the last edition. And with women competing for the first time ever, we got a double dose of cobbled racing. On this week's episode, OJ Borg is joined by Peter Cossins and Jeremy Whittle, with an appearance by Sophie Smith, still in lockdown at home in Melbourne, to discuss this epic edition of the Hell of the North. With the weather so severe, there were doubts over whether the race would even be run this time around. But the whole point of the race is the extremeness of it, and it went on as planned. The October date, away from its usual April slot, made for a unique flavor of the race. Should it stick around at the end of the season? Or return to its traditional slot? Plus there's plenty to discuss about the racing itself. And this weekend a revamped Giro Il Lombardia boasts a star-studded cast including recently crowned world champion Julian Alaphilippe, along with GC racers like Chris Froome, Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and more. The final monument of the season should present an exclamation point to the season. Listen to the episode for the full discussion!

The 2021 UCI Road World Championships have wrapped and what an exciting week it was. The La Course en Tête crew check in from the aftermath of worlds where OJ Borg was on the ground for the week. When OJ says aftermath, he means it. As expected, the Belgian fans showed out in force. “The Belgians were loud, they were excitable, welcoming, passionate and profoundly drunk,” he says. Exactly what we would expect from this cycling-crazed country. Joining him are Peter Cossins and Jeremy Whittle, who describe the events as a football-style atmosphere that you don't get at races in other countries. And the racers agreed, with some describing it as like racing around a stadium.As for the racing itself, well it was phenomenal. In the men's race, Alaphilippe rode with his usual panache, attacking repeatedly in the waning kilometers until getting away to win his second consecutive rainbow jersey, joining an exclusive club of riders who have accomplished this feat. (In the process he also delivered OJ his first ever correct race prediction). On the women's side, the Dutch squad rode a strong race, setting up Marianne Vos in the sprint finish. But the Italians registered an excellent performance as well that allowed 23-year-old Elisa Balsamo to take the win, adding the elite world champion's bands to her junior world title. The lack of radios in the worlds is on discussion in this episode. It's hard to argue that it didn't make for exciting racing. But how would things have turned out with them? Could radios have helped the Belgian squad capture a victory on home roads?The discussion also turns to the dynamics of racing for a trade team versus for your country. On the former, riders are paid to perform a certain role. But at races like worlds, there may be multiple riders from each country with a legitimate chance of winning who have to decide how to work together and who to ride for. Is there ever bad blood between compatriots?The system of allocating race slots based on UCI points accumulated per country presents another unique aspect of worlds because it gives nations where cycling is more popular plenty of teammates to work with—while stars from smaller countries can be left with no teammates at all. Should this be reformed?Looking forward to future world championships, Rwanda has been announced as the first ever African host of the event. But there are reports emerging of human rights abuses from there. Jeremy Whittle asked UCI President David Lappartient about those issues. Do major sporting events ever spur problematic host countries to change their ways?But before that, Australia takes on hosting duties for 2022. Sophie Smith, in lockdown in Melbourne, fills us in on the details of her home country's world championships. Then things turn to a topic much closer on the calendar: this weekend's Paris–Roubaix, which for the first time includes a women's edition. Conditions look set for the first rainy Roubaix in a generation. What will it take to conquer the wet cobbles, and who's got what it takes?Listen to the latest episode for the full discussion!

From the first week, some might even say the first stage time trial, Primož Roglič's third consecutive Vuelta a España win was never much in doubt. Even after crashing  once, he didn't lose any time. And he looked relaxed the entire race, allowing the jersey to fall to Odd Christian Eiking for an extended period mid-race, while patiently biding his time to take it back. In the end, the time gaps between Roglič and his closest rivals on the podium, Enric Mas and Jack Haig, reflected a stellar performance where he was in control right through the final time trial. On the final episode of the Aérogramme podcast with La Course en Tête from the 2021 Vuelta a España, there is a lot of action to recap from the final grand tour of the year—which some pros were calling the most difficult  of their career owing in large part to the unrelenting heat throughout the race. Plus, there are plenty of questions raised about the future of cycling.Beyond the GC race, the 2021 Vuelta had other memorable stories, including Fabio Jakobsen winning three stages and the green jersey after his horrific life-threatening crash last year. Or the long run of Eiking in the red jersey and the ascent of his Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert team. And several other riders like Jack Haig, who finished third overall, showed what they can do on a big stage. And there's a big question looming over the final weekend: what happened to cause Miguel Ángel López to abandon on the penultimate stage after losing contact with the main group? Has anything like this ever happened before?We also discuss whether the race outcome would have been the same if Roglič's compatriot and young phenom Tadej Pogačar were at the race. Four of the last six last grand tours have been won by one of the two Slovenians. How long will this domination last?It's also no secret that the Ineos Grenadiers have been less dominant as of late. The team's DS Olly Cookson provides insight into their tactics on stages 17 and 20. He describes a team that is approaching racing much differently than the Sky and Ineos incarnations of the past, taking more risks along the way.  And the crew at La Course en Tête provide their final assessments of the Vuelta: was it a good grand tour?Listen to the latest episode of Aérogramme for the full conversation!Aérogramme is presented by the Belgian Waffle Ride. 

We have entered the final week of grand tour racing of 2021 at the Vuelta a España. The second week's action was tempered somewhat by sweltering conditions, forcing most riders into survival mode and creating few opportunities for anyone to go on the attack. For their part, race leader Odd Christian Eiking and his Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux team haven't made things easy, putting up an impressive defense of the red jersey by setting a searing pace to discourage most moves by the other GC hopefuls. What are his Odds of holding onto it through the last day?Is Primož Roglič still the favorite to win the entire race? Three summit finishes in the last week, including a pair in Asturias, will put the defending champ to the test in the final week. And the Slovenian has been known to fumble races in the closing days or even day. Later in the show, we discuss the Ineos Grenadiers who said last season that they would be trying some new tactics, allowing for less of the prescribed, dominating racing style the team had been synonymous with for a decade. How much has that happened and has it worked out for the team? And we check in on the form of Egan Bernal.Listen to the latest episode of Aérogramme for the full conversation!Aérogramme is presented by the Belgian Waffle Ride. 

After the first rest day, nine days total of racing, the Vuelta appears to be a two-horse race between defending champion Primož Roglič and Movistar's Enric Mas. It may very well only be some piece of misfortune—a crash or illness—that can derail Roglič at this point. But ever since Alejandro Valverde crashed out earlier in the race, his teammates Enric Mas and Miguel Angel López have stepped up, playing off each other quite well along the way to stay right in the race. With a late-race TT looming, however, they'll need more than a few seconds to fend off Roglič and win their team's home grand tour. With plenty of stages still remaining, anything could happen, but which riders still have a realistic chance at wearing the red jersey after the final stage? These days, Roglič and Tadej Pogačar appear to be a given to win a grand tour if they're on the  start line. But with racing shifting to a state of less control by a single team, there are opportunities for individuals and other teams. We discuss the chances of the top riders in GC, including Adam Yates, Egan Bernal, Jack Haig, López, Mas and of course Roglič. Could Australian rider Jack Haig be a sleeper choice to win the race? Sophie Smith weighs in on her compatriot. Additionally, we touch on the state of Ineos Grenadiers as a grand tour powerhouse after the team has once again gone in with multiple potential contenders but are now just hoping to get on the podium. There appear to be plenty of promising young riders coming up the ranks, but the top end riders have been falling flat despite their talent. Are expectations just too inflated after an extremely dominant decade? Listen to the episode for the full discussion and be sure to tune in every week during the Vuelta!Aérogramme is presented by the Belgian Waffle Ride. 

We're just weeks removed from the Tour de France and already the third grand tour of the year, the Vuelta a España, is underway. The crew from La Course en Tête will once again be providing updates all throughout the race. The Vuelta wasn't always the race it is today. Peter Cossins discusses the rapid rise of the Vuelta's international stature in the last 15 or so years, moving from a largely Spanish-dominated race to a race with a more international cast of riders that adds more interest to the back end of the season. Although the race remains overshadowed by the Tour, and certainly doesn't attract every big name. This year, Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar's presence is missed by many who had hoped for a showdown with defending champion Primož Roglič and Egan Bernal, fresh off winning the Giro d'Italia. The discussion then turns to who looks in form and who maybe is looking less than fresh this late in the season.  The discussion also turns to Fabio Jakobsen's stage win, an incredible return to the top of the sport since his horrific crash at last year's Tour of Poland that left him needing many surgeries and some doubt about whether he could ever race again.Previews of upcoming stages and climbs that will likely define this year's Vuelta are also on the menu as well as each La Course en Tête host's picks for who will win the final grand tour of the year. And the Vuelta isn't the only thing in the news. Transfers and new signings are already starting to trickle out. UAE Team Emirates has made the news in particular for a slew of new signings to build what some are dubbing a super team around Tadej Pogačar. And the question is now around the future of the super team of the past decade, Ineos Grenadiers. What direction do they take going forward? Listen to the episode for the full discussion and check back in throughout the Vuelta for more racing updates. Aérogramme is presented by the Belgian Waffle Ride.

Just like that another Tour de France has come and gone. On the final episode of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête from the Grande Boucle, we take a look back at the good and the bad, the compelling and the not so from the 2021 edition. OJ Borg hosts as Peter Cossins and La Course en Tête contributor Nick Bull join in. From an opening week of tear-jerking stories and fan-favorite winners, coupled with a slew of horrific crashes, to a GC battle that some say got wrapped up before the first rest day, there's a lot to discuss. One of the biggest storylines of course is the return of Mark Cavendish. He was already one of the best sprinters ever before this year, but now with a performance that some are comparing to Tiger Woods at the 2019 Masters it's hard for anyone to say he's not the greatest sprinter of all time. And his Deceuninck–Quick-Step team deserves ample praise for their savvy, guiding him to an impressive four stages. Now the big question is whether Cavendish will return to the Tour next year. Then there's the man who denied Cavendish a record breaking 35th stage win on the Champs Élysées—after winning on Mont Ventoux and the time trial just the day before. Could Wout van Aert have a go at contending for the GC? In a Jumbo-Visma team that has two GC contenders already in Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard, plus another promising GC talent in Sepp Kuss, is there room for him to pursue that?And speaking of GC contenders, now that Tadej Pogačar has won his second Tour, how far can he go in his career? And we look ahead to the Vuelta a España to the anticipated matchup of Pogačar, Roglič and Egan Bernal. Then there were the parts of the Tour we would rather leave behind. There was the police raid on the Bahrain-Victorious team, followed by Matej Mohorič's stage win with a zipped lips victory salute. And then there's the crashes from the first week which no doubt impacted the entire outcome of the race. Meanwhile, Sophie Smith and Jeremy Whittle check in with a road diary of their time on the ground at the Tour as they make the final transfer to Paris for stage 21. Aérogramme is presented by Hyperice.

Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar? That's the big question as we head into the Pyrénées and the final week of the Tour de France. We take a look at who has a chance to chip away at the defending champion's sizable lead and what it will take. The final mountain stages will be challenging, especially with more rain in the forecast. But will they be enough to allow anyone to put Pogačar on the back foot?For one team anticipated to be the strongest at the Tour's start, the answer to that question is increasingly looking like no. The Ineos Grenadiers may arrive in Paris with nothing to show for their efforts—highly unusual for one of the most dominant teams of the last decade. We check in with Tao Geoghegan Hart to see what's going on inside their camp, which has been guarded throughout the Tour. Are we witnessing the decline of the Ineos dynasty? And is a UAE-Emirates dynasty ascendant?One rider who is also on the rise is Sepp Kuss, who just became the first American to win a stage of the Tour in a decade. Just how far can he go towards become a GC contender?We also examine one of the most telling details from this year's GC race: the massive time gaps between riders after 10th place. It paints a picture of a truly attritional race where crashes and weather have worn down the peloton. And plenty of difficult days remain heading into the final week.  Aérogramme is powered by Hyperice.

The first week of the Tour de France brought more than its usual share of moving storylines, from Julian Alaphilippe's first stage win dedicated to his newborn son, to Mathieu van der Poel's stint in yellow in memory of his late grandfather Raymond Poulidor, and of course Mark Cavendish's triumphant return to top form. And after a slew of opening stage crashes, the GC race appears to be settled already. Tadej Pogačar has had an incredible week, firmly establishing himself as the man to beat. But the 22-year-old phenom faces the inevitable doping scrutiny that comes with any stellar performance these days. We discuss the murmurs going around the Tour press room and online.Plus, we check in with Geraint Thomas of the Ineos Grenadiers during the first rest day, who is in good spirits despite a tough first week where he suffered from a dislocated shoulder and fell out of contention for a second Tour de France win. And meanwhile, as the Tour de France gears up for another week, Lachlan Morton of the EF Education–NIPPO has been continuing his Alt Tour where he's riding the entire Tour course, including transfers, unsupported. We caught up with him while he took a brief rest from his impressive progress—he's on track to beat the Tour to Paris—somewhere in the Rhône Valley. He catches us up on the difficulties and positives of his journey.Aérogramme is presented by @hyperice.

A strange and extreme mountain standing alone in the south of France, prone to high winds and baking heat, Mont Ventoux is unlike any other climb. And this year on stage 11, the Tour de France rides it not once, but twice, tackling two different routes up the mountain.Whether it's a great champion like Eddy Merckx needing oxygen on its steep slopes, or Chris Froome literally running up the road, there's always drama whenever the Tour visits Ventoux. And it has played part to truly tragic moments. Infamously, its summit was the site where Tom Simpson collapsed and died in the 1967 Tour de France.In this special episode dedicated to this mountain that beckons like few others in cycling, we speak to riders who love it, and those who would rather never visit it again. EF Education–Nippo team boss Jonathan Vaughters, who once held the record up the climb, joins to discuss his days racing the climb and what to expect this year. Later, Tom Simpson's daughter, Joanne, shares memories of her late father.OJ Borg hosts this in-depth look at the mountain, and is joined by Tour de France correspondent for the Guardian Jeremy Whittle, whose obsession with Ventoux dates back decades and led him to write a book, “Ventoux: Sacrifice and Suffering on the Giant of Provence.” Later, his colleague William Fotheringham shares an excerpt from his book, “Put Me Back on My Bike: In Search of Tom Simpson.”This is a can't-miss episode for any cycling fan as we head into the stage 11 double ascent of Ventoux on July 7. Aérogramme is presented by Hyperice.

The first stages of the Tour de France in Brittany made for one of the most action-packed opening weekends the race has seen—and some incredible stories right out of Hollywood.Julian Alaphilippe dug incredibly deep to take the opening stage, and with it, the honors of being the first maillot jaune of the 2021 race. And after dedicating his stage win last year to his late father, he got to celebrate in honor of his newborn child. And just the very next day Mathieu van der Poel would seize his own opportunity to dominate a punchy finish, taking the stage win and yellow jersey for himself, in just his first attempt at the race. And his victory brought with it the chance to honor his grandfather, the great French cyclist Raymond Poulidor who, despite winning seven stages and three times placing second overall in the race, never spent a day in the leader's jersey. But the incredible displays by some of the sport's most beloved riders was contrasted with major crashes, including the incident on stage 1 where a fan with a sign brought down much of the peloton. And there were plenty of crashes in the opening stages not caused by fans as well, leading to a debate over what's causing them and if the race is any more dangerous than it's ever been. GC racers and star sprinters alike have been caught up in the mayhem. The La Course en Tête team of OJ Borg, Sophie Smith, Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins catch you up on where all the big names stand and who is looking on form. Aérogramme is presented by Hyperice

The 2021 Tour de France has arrived and the team from La Course en Tête are on the ground in France reporting from the race.On this episode:The Tour gets to grips with the pandemic and going greenDefending champion Tadej Pogacar: can anyone, even Ineos with four leaders, stop him?How will the return of Mark Cavendish impact the sprints?If not Pogacar, Primoz Roglic or Geraint Thomas, then who else is in the frame for the podium in Paris?Which stage are we most looking forward to, and, ultimately, who is the smart money on?Plus can he beat the plane?! Lachlan Morton goes old-school, and takes on the Tour route, solo and unsupported.Aérogramme is powered by Hyperice.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittlePeter Cossins: @petercossinsSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

Another Giro d'Italia has come and gone. The crew at La Course en Tête discuss the race, which has firmly established Egan Bernal as a top grand tour racer.Also:William Fotheringham provides his Giro highlights Jonathan Vaughters assesses Egan Bernal's victory and his EF Education-Nippo team's Giro performance  Legendary Italian sports writer Marco Pastonesi checks in one last time from the GiroAérogramme is powered by Specialized and the Tarmac SL7. Specialized bikes are available at specialized.com or at your local retailer. #iamspecializedBe sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittlePeter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In this special bonus podcast, we dig into the mythology of the mountain ascents that define the Giro d’Italia—the Stelvio, Zoncolan, Col de Fenestre and more. Hosted by OJ Borg, featuring Pippa York, William Fotheringham, Marco Pastonesi, Axel Merckx and Matt Wilson.Aérogramme is powered by Specialized and the Tarmac SL7. Specialized bikes are available at specialized.com or at your local retailer. #iamspecialized

With two weeks of racing now in the books, we’re entering the climatic phase of the 2021 Giro d'Italia. We examine the state of the GC race and what’s to come in the final week. And former professional rider and Giro d’Italia racer Ian Boswell joins to provide his insight.Also:Legendary Italian sports writer Marco Pastonesi checks in from the GiroQhubeka-Assos is on a hot streakAérogramme is powered by Specialized and the Aethos Comp. Specialized bikes are available at specialized.com or at your local retailer. #iamspecializedOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling. Tune in all May long as we dig deeper into stories that you won’t hear on any other cycling podcastBe sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittlePeter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

The Giro d’Italia is in full swing. We take a look at the first 10 stages of racing including our favorite moments, the state of the GC race and what to expect from the next two weeks of racing.Also:• Reassessing Egan Bernal's potential• Legendary Italian sports writer Marco Pastonesi checks in from the Giro.• Is it ok for sprinters to leave grand tours early?• William Fotheringham fills us in on the Zoncolan climb that looms on the race's horizon.OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Peter Cossins and Amy Jones guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling. Tune in all May long as we dig deeper into stories that you won’t hear on any other cycling podcast!Aérogramme is powered by Specialized and the Tarmac SL7. Specialized bikes are available at specialized.com or at your local retailer. #iamspecializedBe sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleAmy Jones: @amylaurenjonesPeter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete 

It’s May and that can mean only one thing: it's Giro d’Italia time! In this episode of Aérogramme the crew at La Course en Tête takes us through the key stages and their predictions, as well the first days of action from the weekend.Also:Does TT superstar Filippo Ganna have what it takes to one day contest GC?Dylan Groenewegen’s return to racingItalian Journalist Marco Pastonesi offers his predictionsWilliam Fotheringham recaps the week’s cycling newsOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Peter Cossins and Amy Jones are here all May long to guide you through the Giro and dig deeper into stories that you won’t hear on any other cycling podcast!Aérogramme is powered by Specialized and the Roubaix Comp with its road-smoothing Future Shock. #iamspecializedBe sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleAmy Jones: @amylaurenjonesPeter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 18 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête: Liège-Bastogne-Liège recapTom Pidcock’s rapid riseTour of Romandie previewThibaut Pinot injury updateGiro d'Italia Predictions William Fotheringham recaps the week’s cycling newsOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.Watch cycling live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia with FloBikes! Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!Jeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsOJ Borg: @OJBorgWilliam Fotheringham: @willfothLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 17 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête: Amstel Gold Race and its impossibly close finishTom Pidcock establishes himself as the peloton’s next young phenom The Cavendish phenomenon—how far can he go this year?Who will be Movistar’s grand tour GC contender this year?Tour of the AlpsArdennes ClassicsJeremy Whittle recaps the week’s cycling newsJeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics!  Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!Jeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsOJ Borg: @OJBorgWilliam Fotheringham: @willfothLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 16 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête, we take a deep dive into Paris-Roubaix, exploring why the monument's postponement hits us so hard as cycling fans. OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith, Peter Cossins and William Fotheringham guide you through the race’s history and notable moments, along with interviews with 2016 winner Matthew Hayman and Deceuninck-Quick-Step director sportif Brian Holm. Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics!  Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsWilliam Fotheringham: @willfoth La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 15 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête: Tour of Flanders recapIs the UCI littering rule too strict?Should women’s editions of races be run on different days than the men’s?Cycling’s failure to react to racism toward Nacer BouhanniWilliam Fotheringham recaps the week’s cycling newsOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics!  Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 14 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête: Gent-Wevelgem recapTour of Flanders previewVolta a Catalunya Chris Froome’s formWilliam Fotheringham recaps the week’s cycling newsOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics!  Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In episode 13 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête: Milan-San Remo recapParis-Roubaix is in danger againGent-Wevelgem previewVolta a CatalunyaWhat’s going on with Marc Hirschi?Recap of the week’s cycling news with William FotheringhamOJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith and Peter Cossins guide you through everything you need to know for the week in cycling.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes.FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics!  Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

The classics are back! In episode 12 of Aérogramme with La Course en Tête, OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Sophie Smith and Peter Cossins discuss the spring race calendar, and later in the show touch on the doping charges against Dr. Richard Freeman.Aérogramme is powered by FloBikes. FloBikes has you covered for watching the Spring Classics! Watch the Tour of Flanders, Gent-Wevelgem, Amstel Gold and more, live and on demand in the United States, Canada and Australia. Subscribe now at flobikes.com/aerogramme.Be sure to follow the La Course en Tête crew on Twitter for the latest cycling updates!OJ Borg: @OJBorgJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Peter Cossins: @petercossinsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In Episode 11 of Aérogramme, the team at La Course en Tête wrap up a frenetic and inspiring race season. Many of us doubted the Grand Tour's were even possible in 2020 and yet all three finished with historically close margins and exciting racing. Special guest Jonathan Vaughters wraps up the year with a look at the state of racing in 2020 and 2021. Don't miss this episode. William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In Episode 10, the crew at La Course en Tête discuss the 2021 Tour de France route, meet Tao Geoghegan Hart for coffee in London and update us on the Vuelta....They also introduce our new favorite term for 2021, "Ven-Two."William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Tao Geoghegan Hart: @taogeogheganLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

The team at La Course en Tête reviews the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta and speaks with special guest, Tao Geoghegan Hart. OJ Borg, William Fotheringham, Sophie Smith, Jeremy Whittle and Marco Pastonesi catch us up on a compelling week of cycling. William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Tao Geoghegan Hart: @taogeogheganLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

On Episode 8 of the La Course en Tête crew of OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle, Peter Cossins, William Fotheringham and Nick Bull break down a crazy week of racing. Special guests on this episode include Italian journalist Marco Pastonesi, Tao Geoghegan Hart and Ineos DS, Oli Cookson.William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Tao Geoghegan Hart: @taogeogheganLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

Join the crew at La Course en Tête as they review the Giro d'Italia, Gent-Wevelgem and a review of a crazy week of racing in Europe. Did we watch the last race for Mark Cavendish? What happened to WVA and MVDP on Sunday? Paris-Roubaix cancelled? So much to review, you need to listen to this episode to catch up on all the drama at the men's and women's races this past week. William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @@SophieSmith86La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In Episode 6 of our podcast with La Course en Tête, we look at LBL, the Giro, talk to the most famous journalist in Italy Marco Pastonesi about what this Giro d'Italia means to the Italian people and JV chimes in on the now infamous kit controversy with EF Pro Cycling. William Fotheringham, OJ Borg, Sophie Smith and Jeremy Whittle update keep us up to date on a crazy weekend of racing.William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @@SophieSmith86La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

For Episode 5 of the Tour de France Aerogramme, the team at La Course en Tete wrap up one of the most exciting races in recent history. OJ Borg, William Fotheringham, Peter Cossins and Jeremy Whittle analyse the race and the moments we will not soon forget.William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittlePeter Cossins: @petercossinsOJ Borg: @OJBorgLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In Episode 4 from the Tour de France with the team from La Course en Tete discuss Rog, Pog and all things TDF2020." Thank you to Trek for supporting this episode.Jeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86La Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

"On Episode 3 from the 2020 Tour de France, Jeremy Whittle and Sophie Smith are with host OJ Borg. Our special guest this episode is Emma O'Reilly, former soigneur at US Postal Service and author of "The Race To Truth."Jeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSophie Smith: @SophieSmith86Emma O'Reilly: @Emma_OReillyLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

The team at Lacourseentete.com keep you up to date on a drama filled first four stages of the 2020 Tour de France. Special thanks to Kuat Racks for sponsoring this episode and to William Fotheringham, OJ Borg, Sadhbh O'Shea and Steve Cummings for their insights. William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgSadhbh O'Shea: @sadhbhOS Steve Cummings: @stevocummingsLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

In our first of five Tour de France 2020 episodes, the La Course en Tête team of William Fotheringham, Jeremy Whittle and OJ Borg discuss the course, the riders and offer up their predictions on this must-listen episode. William Fotheringham: @willfothJeremy Whittle: @jeremycwhittleOJ Borg: @OJBorgLa Course en Tête: @lacourseentete

Hannah Walker of Voxwomen interviews Amina Lanaya, the first woman in history to ever hold the Director General position at the UCI. This is a conversation about cycling that you don't want to miss! Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.

Have you ever wanted to create a special place where rides begin and end, where Italian family history abounds, where wine, beer, coffee and Pelligrino flow? Ramona's Kitchen founder, Gary Vasconi just created that space inside R&A West in Walnut Creek, California. Here's how he did it and why you should visit. Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello

Writer and frequent Peloton contributor, Paul Maunder, loves Italy. We talk with him about Hemingway, DH Lawrence, Venice, Lake Garda, The search for the next Coppi and more...Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.

Chloe Dygert is a champion and she’s only just getting started. Laura Winter from Voxwomen talks with her about training, mindset and her cycling dreams. Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.

What does the Performance Director of Rally Cycling do when racing has stopped. We caught up with Jonas Carney to see how Rally is handling the new normal. Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.

Michael has a lot of KOM's. He also has an inspiring mind for business and marketing. We caught up with the founder of the Belgian Waffle Ride to learn more about what he's up to at Eliel Cycling. Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.

If you haven't seen the beauty of a Stelbel frame, you are missing out.Andrea Cimò talks with us about how they are managing through this crisis. Aérogramme Talks are special episodes of the popular Aérogramme podcast featuring one guest interview at a time. Presented by Pinarello.