The Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt

At 198cms (or 6'5) there are only three riders in the World Tour that are taller than Daan Hoole. He plays a key role in Lidl-Trek's classics campaign on behalf of the resurgent Mads Pedersen. He joins the Odd Tandem in the immediate aftermath of Paris-Roubaix as he looks ahead to the first grand tour of the 2025 season - the Giro d'Italia. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production. This episode was presented by Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt and produced by Mark Payne. Our theme is provided by Taylor Phinney. To see the video version of this podcast head to the @OddTandem Youtube channel. You can also follow our social media handles by searching for @OddTandem on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. You can hear an ad-free version of this podcast and benefit from bonus content over on our Patreon page. Patreon.com/OddTandem.

Producer Mark digs into your questions and gets the expert insight of Jens Voigt and Bobby Julich. What was their toughest day on the bike? Do cyclists get sunburnt? And how did their wives cope when they retired? All this and more on the latest mailbag episode! To get your questions in next time - send them to OddTandem@Shockedgiraffe.com or any of our Odd Tandem social media pages. Special thanks to our Patreon members:ScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NessMichael TerblancheJim BurnsSwim School BobSteveScott NaborsJosephPhilip ShamaMark Payne Steven MartinJeff SeckendorfJeff HartleyChris TurnerDavid Olivia BeattieJeff HallJackLinda MnguniSuzanneKrisJanetRick EdwardsJean-Philippe Michaud

In his career Lars Bak pushed himself over the cobbles of Roubaix 13 times, reaching the velodrome on ten occasions including a spectacular 5th place in 2011. He joins Bobby and Jens to cast his expert eye over the 122nd running of the Queen of the classics. Plus, the old teammates dig into their past careers and relive live together on CSC. The Odd Tandem is produced by Mark Payne for Shocked Giraffe. The soundtrack is provided by Taylor Phinney. Check out our Patreon for ad-free versions of the podcast plus articles from Jens Voigt. Plus head to the Odd Tandem youtube channel to see the video version of the podcast. And follow us on our social media accounts by searching for @Odd Tandem on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.

At 18 years old Cat Ferguson's palmares is already remarkably full. Last year she dominated the World Championships junior division - taking both the TT and Road titles in Zurich, that came a month after she bagged two more titles on the track in the Omnium and Team Pursuit.Cat has subsequently kicked off 2025 with a Cyclocross relay World title and a third place on the road in her debut campaign at the prestigious Trofeo Alfredo Binda. We caught up with Cat in between recon days for Paris-Roubaix as she heads into her third monument of her fledgling career.The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The music is written and performed by Taylor Phinney.To hear the ad-free version of the podcast - head to the Odd Tandem Patreon page and Jensie's thoughts on the 2025 classics season!Patreon.com/OddTandem And you can follow the podcast on social media by heading to @Oddtandem on Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok and Bluesky.Or head to our Youtube channel to see the video version of the podcast. Youtube.com/@OddTandem

Rui Oliveira made history this summer when he won Portugal's 6th ever Olympic gold medal and their first in the sport of cycling alongside teammate Iúri Leitão. He's also one of the longest serving riders in UAE Emirates XRG's lineup - joining the team alongside his twin brother Ivo back in 2019. Now he joins the Odd Tandem to reflect on his career so far and gives us an insight into the dynamics of the modern peloton. This episode of the Odd Tandem is also available ad free on our Patreon page - just head to Patreon.com/OddTandemThe Odd Tandem was produced by Shocked Giraffe by Mark Payne. The music was provided by Taylor Phinney. Follow the OddTandem on social media!

Shane Cooper is the man behind DeFeet - who've been supplying socks to the pros for over thirty years.Their latest innovation the Evojet sock, is revolutionising the peloton with a claimed 24 watt saving over bare legs - with Matteo Jorgenson and the US Olympic team wearing them to victory in the last twelve months.He joins the Odd Tandem to share another passion with Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt - the cobbled classics. Shane spent thirty days in Belgium soaking up the unique atmosphere of the region in their award nominated film Flandrien.The Odd Tandem is a produced by Mark Payne for Shocked Giraffe. The theme song was composed and written by Taylor Phinney.You can follow the podcast on social media by heading to @OddTandem on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok.Watch the video version over on our Youtube channel. Youtube.com/@OddTandemAnd to hear the ad free version of this podcast head to Patreon.com/OddTandemTo watch Flandrien head to the link below!https://defeet.com/collections/flandrien-film-products

Connie Carpenter-Phinney is an extraordinary rider. Her Olympic began not on two wheels, but ice, as a speed skater at the age of 14. She subsequently returned to become a champion at a home games in LA in 1984. Connie and her husband Davis were a massive influence on our Bobby Julich early in his career and in this chat - she reveals the role she's played in the next generation of the sport including her son Taylor and daughter-in-Law Kasia Niewiadoma. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. Our soundtrack is provided by Taylor Phinney. You can hear an ad-free version and catch the full versions of the images Bobby shared over on our Patreon site.

The pro peloton is packed full of young talent, with the top teams all competing for the best juniors every season. No rider garnered more interest this offseason than Ashlin Barry. A third generation rider who agreed terms with Visma-Lease A Bike - but not before he completes his schooling! We caught up to Ashlin before High School... and an intense block of riding that includes elite track, and junior road commitments. This episode was produced by Mark Payne for Shocked Giraffe. The music was provided by Taylor Phinney. If you want your cycling questions on the show. Remember you can ask us anything by emailing the show at OddTandem@Shockedgiraffe.com or commenting on any @OddTandem social media post. To hear an ad-free version of the podcast and read Bobby's resume and see his childhood room up close... head to the Odd Tandem Patreon site. Patreon.com/OddTandem.Or watch the podcast in full over on our Youtube channel. Youtube.com/@OddTandem

Finn Fisher-Black is just 23 years old. Yet, in his fledgling career he's already ridden for, arguably, the three biggest teams in the sport. Beginning his career as a Jumbo-Visma development rider before heading to UAE Team Emirates, and, eventually, his current team; Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe.In this wide ranging chat he discusses his goals for the upcoming season, his journey to the sport and his relationship with his sister, fellow pro Niamh Fisher-Black.The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production. This episode was produced and edited by Mark Payne. The theme was composed and performed by Taylor Phinney.Check out the Odd Tandem Youtube channel for the video version of the podcast (youtube.com/@OddTandem) or head to our Patreon (Patreon.com/OddTandem) to hear an ad-free version of the podcast - plus more bonus content

With the close of the season in 2024, Coryn Labecki called time on her extraordinary career. With national titles on the road, TT, criterium, track and cyclocross from junior level to elite Coryn has gathered one of the most extraordinary palmares we've seen. That's before we mention her monument win, where Coryn beat the likes of Annemiek van Vleuten, Lotte Kopecky and Elisa Longo Borghini to the Tour of Flanders title in 2017 - becoming the first American woman to do so. Coryn joins us to reflect on her career, to look forward to the future and find out what she's change to the sport that she loves. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production. This episode was produced by Mark Payne. The music was composed and performed by Taylor Phinney. Head over to Patreon.com/OddTandem to hear an ad-free version of the podcast. Or head to youtube.com/@OddTandem to see the video version.

Brent Bookwalter was one of the most likeable riders in the peloton, and a fierce competitor to boot. In 2011, his BMC team, led by Cadel Evans pipped Jensie and the Schleck's to Tour de France victory. Since retirement he's become a fixture of NBC's Tour de France coverage, and is studying for a degree in Sports Psychology. However, he's also led the fightback after Hurricane Helene hit his new hometown in Western North Carolina last October. To help out Brent and the team in Black Mountain head to https://www.rebuildblackmountain.org/ and check out Brent's personal site here https://www.brentbookwalter.com/The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced and edited by Mark Payne. The music is provided by Taylor Phinney. Follow The Odd Tandem on social media by searching for @OddTandem on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky and TikTok. The podcast is also available ad free - with additional articles by Jensie over at Patreon.com/OddTandem and in Video at Youtube.com/@OddTandem

The 2025 Road World Championships seem like an eon away at the start of the cycling season, but for Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio they represent a huge goal. For the first time in the history of road cycling the rainbow bands will be contested on the African continent; giving the four time continental champion a unique target at the end of the season.Ashleigh is no stranger to World Championship firsts though, securing the first ever E-sports World title back in 2020.Ashleigh may not have made the start line had things worked out differently in 2022, she had set her goals on retirement, but is now keen to highlight there's plenty of tread left on the tyres.Alongside her successful racing career Ashleigh is also the co-owner of Rocacorba Cycling a hotel based in Girona where you can stay and ride where the pros train! For more info click on this link https://www.rocacorbacycling.cc/about-usThe Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The music is supplied by Taylor Phinney.Check out the video version on our YouTube channel or follow us on social media - just search for @oddtandem wherever you are to find more fans!And remember if you want to hear the ad-free version of this podcast - it's up on our Patreon right now. Pateron.com/OddTandem

Ned Overend has one of the most impressive and diverse palmares in cycling. A MTB pioneer, he won a MTB world title, two XTERRA world titles and even added a national fat bike title at the age of 59.He joins the podcast to discuss his incredible career in the saddle and his role working for specialised, on the cutting edge of cycling tech. The Odd Tandem was produced by Mark Payne for Shocked Giraffe. The soundtrack was provided by Taylor Phinney. Follow The Odd Tandem on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and Bluesky by searching for @OddTandem. The podcast is also available in video on youtube.com/@oddtandem and ad free on our Patreon page (patreon.com/oddtandem)

In 2000, Marcel Wüst crashed at the Criterium d'Issoire as he battled for an intermediate sprint. The accident, in the middle of his preparation for that year's Vuelta España would cost Marcel the vision in one eye and ending his career. Marcel had been one of the best sprinters in the bunch, winning 14 Grand Tour stages - including pipping Jensie to victory at the Tour de France in 2000. Now Marcel, now runs Casa Ciclista in Mallorca - where you can ride and stay with him! His sense of humour was well known in the pack... and nothing has changed in the past 25 years.Find out more about Marcel's cycling resort herehttps://www.team-casaciclista.de/ The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. Additional audio was provided by Taylor Phinney. You can join our patreon page to support the podcast by heading to patreon.com/oddtandemYou can view the video version of this podcast by heading to the Odd Tandem youtube channelyoutube.com/@oddtandemAnd follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Bluesky by searching for @OddTandem

Juri Hollmann entered the professional peloton in 2018 as a teenager. In this chat with Bobby and Jens he reveals the battles he's had in order to maintain his status as a World Tour rider. Now in his second year at Alpecin he reveals what it's like to go to work for Kaden Groves and Jasper Philipsen as well as former World Champions Alejandro Valverde and Mathieu van der Poel. This podcast is a Shocked Giraffe production. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and features original music composed and performed by Taylor Phinney. Follow The Odd Tandem on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram by searching @OddTandem on those platforms. The podcast, as always is available in video on the @OddTandem Youtube channelYou can also gain access to the ad-free version of the Podcast and exclusive articles written by Jensie, by heading to the Odd Tandem Patreon page.

Ben O'Connor had a breakout year in 2024, 4th place at the Giro, a stage win and second place at the Vuelta; after 12 stages in red, before closing the year out with a world title in the team relay - and a silver medal in the men's elite road race. He joined Bobby and Jens shortly after making the move to Team Jayco–AlUla to reflect on his stunning season and look ahead to a new start. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The soundtrack is provided by Taylor Phinney. Please consider subscribing to our Patreon to hear an ad free version of the podcast - head to Pateron.com/oddtandemYou can follow us by searching for Oddtandem on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to see clips from the shop and more. Or if you want a fully visualised version of the podcast it's available on The Odd Tandem Youtube channel.

Will Remco close the gap to Jonas and Tadej? Will SD Worx maintain their control of the women's peloton? What did Bobby and Jens actually do in their preseason? All these questions and more answered in our first ever season preview!Special thanks to our Patreon membersScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NessMichael TerblancheJim BurnsSwim School BobSteveScott NaborsJosephPhilip ShamaMark Payne Steven MartinJeff SeckendorfJeff HartleyChris turnerDavid and Olivia Beattie! You make this podcast what it is! Thank you

Bobby and Jens sit down for their annual review of the year, hand out the gongs and get ready for 2025 by rewarding the biggest names ahead of the new season. Special thanks to everyone who subscribed, listened and shared our podcast in 2024. In particular a big thanks to our fantastic Pateron members: ScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NesSMichael TerblancheJim BurnsSwim School BobSteveScott NaborsJOSEPHPHILIP SHAMAMark Payne Steven MartinJeff SeckendorfJeff HartleyChris turnerDavid Olivia Beattiewho supported us throughout the 2024 season. If you want to sign up for add free podcasts and more - head to Patreon.com/OddTandemMentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off

Team Visma–Lease a Bike entered 2024 as the undisputed kings of the male peloton. Their riders had won every Grand Tour in 2023, their star rider Jonas Vingegaard looked was aiming to win his third straight Tour de France, amongst their 72 race victories. Instead, the gods of cycling had different plans. The team suffered misfortune with star riders Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard amongst the team's riders who suffered serious, season altering crashes. That was before factoring in a resurgent Team UAE Emirates led by Tadej Pogacar - who enjoyed one of the greatest seasons ever in pro cycling. Following the departure of team boss Merijn Zeeman the leadership of the men's team will fall largely on the shoulders of Grischa Niermann. He joins Bobby and Jens and shares his reflections on a challenging year, and why he thinks the team is set to return to the top of the World Tour standings in 2025. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The podcast theme is written and performed by Taylor Phinney. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider subscribing wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. You can also back us by joining our Patreon page by heading to Patreon.com/OddTandemYou can join the Odd Tandem by following us on our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram or TikTok.You can also catch this podcast in video - by heading to the Odd Tandem Youtube channel. Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off

Ned Boulting is a British journalist, author, presenter and commentator. His voice has been heard on UK TV covering the Tour de France since 2003, his first foray into the sport. As he reveals to Bobby and Jens, the sport hooked him, and since then he's been on a mission to tell it's stories to the world. Since 2018 he's been creating a record of those events in the form of the Road Book. A mighty tome that tells the tale of a season with every race result, articles from top cycling journalists and the pros themselves. In this episode Ned reveals the process of the road book's annual creation, shares his favourite stories from the roadside and why he became obsessed with an edition of the Tour from over 100 years ago. You can order the 2024 edition of the road book herehttps://theroadbook.co.uk/To sign up to the Odd Tandem Patreon head to https://www.patreon.com/c/OddTandemand remember to send your questions for our next mailbag episode to oddtandem@shockedgiraffe.comMentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off

Just over a week ago, Harry Tanfield was preparing for the 2025 season like most professional riders have been doing. Any thoughts of training camps and offseason rest were cancelled however, when his team Saint Piran announced their sudden closure. Saint Piran were one of two British UCI Continental teams competing in 2024, the other, Trinity Racing, had announced the closure of it's road offering the week prior. This left Harry, and British cycling in a dire situation. Below world tour level Ineos Grenadiers, the UK no longer had a single professional outfit. Harry joins the Odd Tandem to share his plan to build a brand new team, from the ground up on the tightest of deadlines. We investigate the challenge in front of Harry and take stock of the domestic scene in the USA and Germany in the process. This is a must listen for anyone who's ever wondered how a cycling team is formed. If you enjoyed this, consider joining our Patreon to enjoy ad free audio offerings - and throughout December - enter the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off at the checkout. https://www.patreon.com/OddTandem Remember to follow the Odd Tandem wherever you get your social media - we have accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Bluesky and Instagram just search for @OddTandem And you can watch the video version of this chat over on our Youtube channel youtube.com/@oddtandemMentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off

Bobby and Jens return to the El Tour de Tucson and host a special episode looking back at 40 years of Olympic history. Back in 1984, Nelson Vails became the first, and to date, only black American cyclist to achieve an Olympic medal when he won a sprint silver in Los Angeles. 20 years later, Bobby himself earned an Olympic silver on the streets of Athens. In 2024, Chloe Dygert earned her second Olympic gold medal on the boards in Paris - as a key part of the US team pursuit squad. Bobby and Jens tie these three very different eras together and discover what makes an Olympic medallist, what makes the experience unique and what do fans have to look forward to when the Olympic torch returns to US soil in four years time. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlesPatreon.com/OddTandemSee this special video episode over on our Youtube channel - youtube.com/@oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, Blue Sky, TikTok and Facebook

Bobby and Jens take their monthly dip into the mailbag and answer your questions on managing family life, the jerseys they'd love to add to the peloton and whether the US will host a major race on home soil again soon. Join us on social media by searching for @Oddtandem on Twitter, Blue Sky, Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok. And if you want an ad free version of this podcast head to Patreon.com/OddTandemYou can watch the video version of this episode on the Odd Tandem Youtube channel - youtube.com/@oddtandem

Antonia Niedermaier's sporting career began on the ski slopes of Germany. She won the U20 ski mountaineering world cup before transitioning to cycling full time in 2021. Just three years into her pro career she has a palmares that many would envy - two U23 titles in the time trial as well as medals in the U23 road race in Zurich this year - and to top that she won the queen stage of the 2023 Giro Donne.She joins Bobby and Jens to discuss all this, her future in the sport and more! Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Pavel Sivakov has found comfort in change. After six years at Ineos and Sky he traded one super team for another - joining UAE Emirates for the 2024 season.A key lieutenant to Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France and Il Lombardia he faced off against his teammate in national colours at the World Championships this year and was the only man capable of sticking with the dominant Slovenian in the middle phase of the race. Pavel shares the difference between two of cycling's biggest teams, why he made the change and why he chose to represent France instead of Russia on the international stage.The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production. This episode was produced by Mark Payne with music provided by Taylor Phinney.You can hear an ad free version of the podcast on the Odd Tandem pateron Pateron.com/oddtandem You can also find us on social media by searching @OddTandem

Brennan Wertz is the latest American to don the stars and stripes for the gravel discipline after overcoming rivals including Keegan Swenson Colby Simmons. In this wide ranging chat with Bobby and Jens - he talks about why he's welcoming the world tour riders to the peloton and the radical changes he predicts for the discipline in the immediate future. Follow the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and wherever you get your podcasts by searching for The Odd Tandem. To get your name in the titles and get an ad free version of the podcast - just head to Patreon.com/OddTandem. and check out the video version on the Odd Tandem youtube channel

Cadel Evans has achieved many accolades during his career, part of a small select group of riders who've won both the rainbow bands and the yellow jersey - Australia's first Tour de France winner and now - the first guest to appear alongside Bobby and Jens three times. We discuss what a route announcement is actually like for riders, whether Mark Cavendish could come back and who the route actually suits! Check out our ad-free feed by heading to patreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Bobby and Jens open up the mailbag as they attempt to find answers to your cycling questions. How many races can Pogacar win in rainbows? What can cycling learn from biathlon? And what did Bobby just learn about his race ending Tour de France crashes?All this and more in this months mailbag. Remember to send your questions in the comments below... via our Odd Tandem social media channels or at OddTandem@shockedgiraffe.com Remember, to hear the ad free version of the podcast - head to Patreon.com/oddtandem

Bobby and Jens catch up with Thibau Nys after his breakout year on the road. This year he combined a cyclocross campaign with 9 wins on the road. He tells Bobby and Jens how he pushed on this year, how he prepares for his races and how he deals with having his dad as his boss... Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemAnd check out the video version on Youtube. Find us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

This is the second time Bobby and Jens have sat down with Kristen Faulkner - a little over two years ago she spoke to us about her battles to survive in the peloton, how her rivals refused to follow her wheel - as they considered her too risky to follow and how challenging that initial step had been into the sport. Even then it was clear to see Kristen was destined to succeed - she'd already won the QOM at the Giro Donne as well as a stage win, but this summer she's launched herself into a whole new stratosphere of success. First she secure the US National road title, then in the space of a week she secured two Olympic gold medals - surprising the field with a late attack in the road race and dominating the team pursuit with her teammates. Days later she was at the Tour de France femmes and competing for stage wins. We caught up with Kristen to share her success and work out what's next for her, what she has planned away from the bike and how she's found life since becoming the first American to win gold in two different disciplines at the same Olympic Games. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemWatch in video by heading to the Odd Tandem Youtube channel. Find us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

In September 2024, Lael Wilcox rolled into Chicago completing a three month, 18000 mile odyssey. Lael had just broken the world record for circumnavigating the globe, breaking the previous best time by more than two weeks. This isn't the first time the Alaskan native has set a new bar for others to meet. She's twice been the fastest finisher at the Tour Divide - racing from Banff in Canada to Antelope Wells in New Mexico and beat everyone, including to the men in the TransAm bike race from Oregon to Virginia. But Lael is more than just her record breaking feats, she's now one of the biggest names in her sport, and is using her platform to get more women and girls into the sport. Lael joins Bobby and Jens on The Odd Tandem to discuss all of this and more. Check out the video version of the podcast on our youtube channel. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Jamie Whitmore was dominant in her Xterra, offroad triathlon's elite series. She won 37 races, 6 national titles and a world championship on her way to a position in the sport's hall of fame. After a pain in her leg wouldn't cease, she sought treatment, where doctors discovered spindle cell sarcoma, a form of cancer that attacked her sciatic nerve. She was lucky to survive cancer and complications from surgery. But the battle had left her with extremely limited mobility in one leg and drop foot. Jamie turned her hand at cycling and became an 11 time world champion, and a paralympic champion. She spoke to Bobby and Jens about her journey through sport, her battle against cancer, and what the changes she wants the UCI to implement in paracycling.Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titles patreon.com/OddTandemCheck out the video version on our youtube channel and find us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Taco van der Hoorn burst onto the scene thanks to his incredibly aggressive racing style, and his narrow handlebars. He won a stage at the Giro d'Italia from a breakaway as well as wins at the Renewi Tour and the Brussels classic. But in 2023, at the Tour of Flanders Taco's life changed. A crash while he pushed to join the breakaway left Taco with a concussion that sidelined him for the next 16 months. He joined Bobby and Jens to share his road to recovery and how he finds tiny advantages to win.The video version of this podcast is available on the Odd Tandem youtube channel. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Bobby and Jens open your messages and attempt to make sense of the World Championship road races in Zurich. Find out what the boys think about brutal climbs, odd gear rations, backward brakes and a unique cycling time machine! Check out the Odd Tandem on Social media by hunting for @oddtandem on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. This podcast is available in video on the @oddtandem Youtube channel, and ad free on Patreon.

Riley Amos is enjoying a career year. He recently won his first rainbow bands by securing the U23 short track title in Andorra, shortly after a 7th place finish at the Olympic games - the best performance ever by an American man. He's dominated the U23 World cup with five straight wins in this year's competition... and is returning to north America to close out his season, and planning to secure a US lockout of wins in the division. He joins Bobby and Jens to talk about his plans to move to the elite level permanently, the mind blowing tech on MTB bikes and passes judgement on Bobby's riding... Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemCheck out the video version of the podcast over on the Odd Tandem youtube channel! Find us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Kasia Niewiadoma breaks down the exceptional 2024 Tour de France Femmes sharing the inside track of that incredible victory. Kasia also had a life changing year away from the road, marrying her long term partner Taylor Phinney. Now she joins the podcast to discusses her goals in cycling and her plans for the future. Check out the video version of this podcast on our youtube channel and ad free at Patreon.com/oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Sven Nys is a cyclocross superstar, he has two world titles in the discipline, leads the powerful Baloise Trek Lions team and now guides his superstar son Thibau's career. He popped into speak with Bobby and Jens about how he dominated his sport, and how he passes on what he learnt to the next generation. This episode of the Odd Tandem is also available in video form by searching for The Odd Tandem on youtube and ad free on our Patreon site.

Tom Dumoulin was one of the most successful riders of his generation. A Giro d'Italia winner, a world TT champion, a stage winner at every grand tour and an Olympic medallist. His decision to step away from cycling during 2021 shocked the sport, and Tom admitted he'd lost his passion for the sport. When he returned few expected him to return to his competitive best. But Tom was able to secure a second Olympic medal in Tokyo. This wide ranging conversation with Bobby and Jens sees Tom explore his inadvertent entry into the world of professional cycling, why he lost his love and how he rediscovered his verve for the sport. He discusses what's changed since he left the sport, the riders he admires... and the radical solution to cycling's inequality problem that he picked up at this year's Tour de France.This podcast is available in video on the OddTandem Youtube channel and ad free on the Odd Tandem Patreon page. Follow us on social media just search for @OddTandem on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.Youtube.com/@oddtandem

If you google "cycling doctor" you are met with a wall of doping allegations, and shady behaviour. But the modern generation of doctors are looking to shake those connections. Ineos' Dirk Tenner was a successful track and field athlete before shifting his focus to medicine. A specialist in orthopaedics he is the first man the riders see when they break a bone.This conversation sees Bobby and Jens pressing him on everything from the best way to fix a collarbone to carbon monoxide's use in the peloton and learn why you should never drive a friend to hospital with a concussion. This podcast is available in audio form wherever you get your podcasts and ad free on the Odd Tandem Patreon page. Follow us on social media just search for @OddTandem on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

Bobby and Jens are joined by Producer Mark as we dive into the mailbag and answer your questions. This week we discuss if gifting a stage, or even a race is a good idea, the best and worst roadside encounters with fans, unpicking the complex international languages of the peloton and find out why Remco Evenepoel is so dominant!Send us your questions for the next mailbag oddtandem@shockedgiraffe.comJoin our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemSee the video version over on our Youtube channel - Youtube.com/@oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Silvan Dillier is a key part of the Alpecin-Deceuninck team. His role as a domestique saw him spent more hours at the head of the peloton at this years tour de France, than any other rider, as he worked for team leaders Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen.He joined Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt shortly after the Tour de France had concluded to share his thoughts on a historic edition of Le Grand Boucle, what he's learned from watching Tadej Pogacar at close quarters and what it was like sharing the Paris-Roubaix podium with prime Peter Sagan. Join our patreon to get the latest updates from the podcast and hear an ad free version of this podcast. Check out our @OddTandem youtube channel to see the video version, and remember to follow us @OddTandem on your favourite social media platforms.

Kim Andersen is Bobby and Jens' favourite sporting director. Unlike most of the coaches that looked after them in their careers, he is still at the very top - having just returned from DS'ing Lidl-Trek around the Tour de France. Hear why Bobby blames Kim for unexpectedly long journeys in the car, why he thinks his stood the test of time and what the team have planned for the Vuelta.Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemAnd see the video version on our youtube channel. Youtube.com/@oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Dani Rowe has achieved an awful lot in her career. By the age of 22 Dani was already an Olympic Champion, a triple world champion and double European champion. But Dani's road to the top was far from straight forward. Plucked from the obscurity of a school maths lesson she would face constant rejection from the famed TeamGB track programme only to fight her way back to gold at her home Olympics in London. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemAnd check out the video version on the Odd Tandem youtube channel.Find us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Riley Sheehan is in his first full year in the pro peloton. Last year as a stagiaire he lived every rider's dream - winning one of cycling's oldest classics, Paris-Tours. The result led to him being signed to a three year deal by Israel Premier Tech where he's followed up his strong first act with a solid performance in the spring classics.But Riley's route to the world tour was far from conventional, battling through the French amateur system, returning to the US and racing alongside former Sky man Sergio Henao on the criterium circuit before returning to Europe.. hopefully for good. He spoke to Bobby and Jens from a pre-Vuelta altitude camp in Andorra.Subscribe to our Patreon to get an ad free version of the pod - and your name in the titles... patreon.com/oddtandemAnd remember to check out the video version of the podcast at our youtube channel youtube.com/@oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

At the age of twenty Josh Tarling has already earned a European Championship and a World bronze medal. Now he's heading to his first Olympic games with his eyes firmly fixed on an Olympic medal. He caught up with Bobby and Jens from his training camp in Puigcerdà, Spain as he revealed how he plans to take on Remco Evenepoel, Ganna and more. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemAnd remember to check out the video version of the podcast at our youtube channel youtube.com/@oddtandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

We return to the mailbag to answer your questions ahead of the Tour finale. Discover how Bobby and Jens became friends, how Jens got control of the breakaway and what they make of Tadej Pogacar's 2024 plans post-Tour de France.Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and check out this episode in video on our youtube channel youtube.com/@oddtandem

Last year Jordi Meeus stole the headlines on the Tour de France's prestigious Champs Elysee stage as he beat out his good friend Jasper Philipsen to claim his first stage race. As Bobby and Jens battled the entirety of Europe streaming a football match - they caught up with Jordi from his training camp in Livigno after taking a year away from the Tour. Following on from our mailbag episode where we questioned what sprinters gain from altitude camps, we find out what Jordi feels he gains from the trips to the mountains and explore the changing face of sprinting in 2024.Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Chris Boardman won an Olympic gold medal on the track, set multiple hour records and wore the Tour de France yellow jersey on three different occasions after dominating the prologues. Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt check in on their former teammate to discover how he's juggling his post-cycling careers of commentary, UK politics, engineering and pushing grassroots sport. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media by searching ‪@OddTandem‬ on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook

Joining Bobby and Jens this week is a genius who changed cycling as we know it with his radical approach to science. His legacy includes snub nose time trial helmets, specialist time trial suits and away from cycling - Eliud Kipchoge's sub two hour marathon.Remember you can ask your questions for our next mailbag episode - wherever you see @oddTandem... or you can email them to us oddtandem@shockedgiraffe.comJoin our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titleshttps://patreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media:https://x.com/oddtandemhttps://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093419004559https://tiktok.com/@oddtandemhttps://www.instagram.com/oddtandem/

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt answer your questions about weather, Queen stages and who really makes the Tour de France run!Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social media:Twitter.com/@oddtandemInstagram.com/OddTandemFacebook (search for Odd Tandem)TikTok (@OddTandem)And watch the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel (Youtube.com/@oddtandem)

Bobby and Jens return with EF Education's newly crowned US National Champ Sean Quinn as he discusses his incredible season so far... and his ambitions for the future. Join our Patreon now to get an ad free version of the podcast and your name in the titlespatreon.com/OddTandemFind us on social mediaTwitter FacebookTikTokAnd watch the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel Image of Sean provided by Harry Talbot (Instagram: @visualsofharry)