Podcasts about cobbles

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down David Ballerini's unexpected stage win on Stage 6 in the heart of Naples after a late crash on the cobbled finishing straight took down the day's top contenders. They debate if the finish was safe, and discuss how GC teams are taking safety into their own hands in these sprint finishes, as well as how aggressive tire choices could be to blame for these crashes on wet days. They then preview tomorrow's Stage 7, which serves up a brutal summit finish at Blockhaus, which is sure to create gaps amongst the top GC contenders. Listen in to see what the duo thinks of the stage, how the action will play out tomorrow, who will come out on top, and which riders present the best betting value. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team  

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP   Guys, the cobbled classics are over for another year - and what a Spring we've had! Although the cobbles may be behind us, we still have the Ardennes to look forward to over the next week! Who better to wrap up the cobbles and preview the Ardennes with than my old mates Luke Durbridge and Tom Southam right here on this month's Race Communiqué.   We kick this month's episode off by rounding up the Spring so far; from Pogačar's dominance at Flanders right through to Van Aert's redemption at Paris Roubaix, there's been heaps of racing to get stuck into. One race I didn't manage to follow too closely was the Tour of the Basque Country, where young Paul Seixas absolutely dominated from start to finish. Fortunately, Southam was there on the ground in the EF team car, so he gives us the scoop from Spain, and just how good Seixas really is.    The Ardennes classics have already kicked off, with Remco Evenepoel dusting Skjelmose in the sprint to win the Amstel Gold Race. Southam was in the convoy dealing with a unique….pretty gross situation that he's never come across in his career. Safe to say Remco's shape is ominous ahead of Liège - the 4th monument of the year - which is only a few days away. With Pog, Remco, and Seixas all on the start list it looks like we're in for an epic showdown. We go through the course and pick our favourites.   Durbo's just got back after a few days off the bike following Paris Roubaix, and that's what this month's PeloChat is all about; keeping mentally fresh and taking time away from cycling. As you all know by now, Luke's just announced that he's hanging up the wheels after national champs in January 2027. He's riding out a long, distinguished career of 15 years - so this advice is worth listening to.   Talking Tactics is all about that head to head to head we're getting hyped about at Liège-Bastogne-Liège; how do Remco and Seixas overthrow Pogi who, on paper, is probably the favourite. Southam gives us his thoughts.    Finally - of course - it's the Communiquiz; this month I'm quiz master and we're talking monuments. Who's DNF'd more monuments; me, Durbo, or Southam? You'll have to listen to find out.    The cobbles may have finished but there's still heaps of great racing to enjoy, so give this ep a listen and get hyped up for the Ardennes. Not long to go until we can talk Grand Tours, and the Giro - Mama Mia, that's come around fast!    Cheers, Mitch   The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter - just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at trainingpeaks.com/litp

As the roar of the velodrome subsides, Rose Manley and Denny Gray take you through this year's edition of Paris-Roubaix Femmes. But who will become this year's Queen of the Cobbles? Will reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot reign again after her late call up? Could Lotte Kopecky and SD Worx make up for a lacklustre Classics season so far? Or might we all be in for a surprise in this most predictably unpredictable of races?Also on the agenda: camembert wheels rankings and beautiful memories of kebab pizzasFollow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Welcome to ROADSIDE presented by Zwift!    In today's episode, Tom and Jet recap the Hell of the North, Paris Roubaix & Paris Roubaix Femmes. The lads unpack the chaotic men's race that seemed to shuffle and re-shuffle every 10km. Then, Tom & Jet dive into the Women's race where a 2v1 Visma advantage was not enough to defeat the new big name in Women's Cycling. -  -  Roadside is brought to you by JOIN Cycling - the #1 cycling tool that sets you up with dynamic and flexible training plans based on your goal, availability and training history.   Test JOIN now 30 days for FREE with no signup and see if you can out train Jet or Tom! Head to http://join.cc/roadside and level up your fitness in a sustainable and real world manner.   The Roadside Cycling Show is also supported by FE Sports, the home of premier cycling brands and products such as Wahoo, Pirelli, 100%, Campagnolo and more. Check out their range now - https://www.fesports.com.au/Shop/c_230/Products   Roadside loves SOCIETY CYCLING! Society produce quality cycling apparel made for your everyday rider and keen club racers. Society are committed to making every piece better than the last in their tireless pursuit of perfection. Head to https://www.societycycling.com and use code ROADSIDE15 for 15% off all full priced products.   Roadside has been supported by Zwift for over 4 years. It is the only indoor cycling training platform with a real community and where your indoor training and racing comes to life.   Need a trainer? Try the all-new Zwift Ride - zwiftinc.sjv.io/55gL11   Head to https://www.zwift.com/ to start your free 14-day trial today.  

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Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel go through the ongoing Itzulia Basque Country, discussing what to make of Paul Seixas' dominance, and what it means for the future of the sport. They also preview Sunday's Paris-Roubaix, breaking down what Tadej Pogačar has to do to dethrone Mathieu van der Poel as the King of the Cobbles, and how his victory would mark historic dominance in the major one-day races. They also run down who can potentially challenge for the win outside of Van der Poel and Pogačar, and what would have to happen for riders like Mads Pedersen, Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen and Filippo Ganna to win, discuss the key tactical scenarios, the importance of positioning in the final sequence of cobbled sectors, and how an elite group could keep Pogačar from turning one of cycling's most iconic events into yet another one-man showcase. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team  

Stuart O'Grady, the original Aussie to conquer Paris‑Roubaix, jumps back on The Detour and delivers an absolute belter. From revisiting the cobbles and the legendary Roubaix showers to bumping into cycling royalty in random French museums, Stuey takes us inside the chaos, the dust, the heat and the madness of the race that changed his life.He breaks down this year's Roubaix like only a winner can: the weather curveballs, the crosswinds, the tactics, the breakaway battles, and whether anyone can actually stop Pogacar from rewriting history again. Plus, we talk Aussie hopes, team bus glow‑ups, blistered hands, and why Roubaix still hits different in person.A must‑listen for cycling tragics, Roubaix dreamers, and anyone who loves a yarn from one of the greats.

Become a Science of Sport Supporter by making a small monthly pledge. You'll show your support, help us stay "athletic-greens-free", and get access to our world-class discussion forumsIn this Spotlight, we start on the cobbled roads of Belgium to explore why riding on cobbles is so hard, and how not so good vibrations compromise mechanical power, cost more energy and require more exertion to produce the same power output. It's Pogacar vs van der Poel, Round 3 this week on the cobbles of Roubaix, and we wonder whether smart tactics will be enough to overcome the Slovenian's firepower, and whether van der Poel's larger size may tilt the balance in his favour?We discuss Jimmy Gressier's return, in Decathlon's own version of a super-shoe, as he runs an exceptional 5k road time. Speaking of Decathlon, a good week for the brand with Paul Seixas continuing his rise, this time with dominance in the Tour of the Basque Country, and hope for a challenger to Pogacar.A new research paper suggests doping prevalence among University students of 13.7%, but it uses novel statistical methods to get there, after only 3.4% of the athletes admit to PED use. We discuss that study, and what it means for anti-doping knowledge. Less covert (but only a little) about doping are the athletes of the upcoming Enhanced Games, recently valued at $1.2 billion, but now being transparently spoken about as a 'product launch' for longevity and performance enhancement drugs. The recently disclosed peptide stack of one competitor, world's strongest man Mitchell Hooper, is the basis for a chat about the grift those Games.Finally, our teen phenom watch list has two more names, 14-year old girls who broke 23s last week. Ross and Gareth wonder if the gap between adults and children is narrowing, or whether we're just caught in a cycle of noticing more and more such performances.LinksStudy on the effect of vibrations on physiology during cyclingAnother study simulating vibrations, this time showing how much oxygen cost goes upArticle on Gressier, including his struggles with chocolate after his World title last yearWorld Athletics concept on the Marathon as a standalone eventThe Performance Enhancing drug survey that inspired our Bayesian stats discussionZero positives in the 2026 Olympics - the clean games?Mitchell Hooper's peptide stackForbes article on The Enhanced GamesWADA's prohibited list Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a full recap of the Rome marathon and why it's a great one to consider for next spring!I ran the marathon with my brothers Jonny and Phil who did amazingly well and we even had time for some sightseeing and people watching either side of the marathon.I talk about how plans can go out of the window early on, how big iconic sights can keep you going and why the Rome marathon isn't as hilly as you probably think but running on cobbles is different to what you expect.I also talk about the context of this race in terms of my build for Manchester marathon and how it's not ideal having a marathon before your target marathon.Go to ⁠www.therunningrules.com/services⁠ to find out ways you can get help including a one to one race prep call.

From Pop Stars to Hear'Say to Corrie's Cobbles – Oliver catches up with Kym Marsh in her ‘evil villain' phase as she takes to the Gaiety stage.

Here we go then, guys, this is Life In The Peloton's Race Radio presented by SHOKZ.   Opening Weekend was a total monster start to the Spring Classics! It had everything: dramatic moments, dominant performances, and a healthy dose of that beautiful Belgian charm we've all missed over the winter. Man, it's good to be back…on my sofa watching.   Whilst I was at home catching the replay on the TV with a coffee (I'm looking forward to a cleansing Jupiler when I'm there in person for De Ronde), my old mates Harry Dowdney and Stuart Downie were right there on the ground getting in amongst the action for Race Radio. They crossed the English Channel, braved the Flemish weather, and got stuck in across the weekend at Omloop Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne to bring you this amazing first episode of this new and exciting series, and I'm pumped to share it with you.    Here's what you can look forward to in this episode, from the men behind it themselves:   Harry: I love the smell of cobbles in the morning! Especially after a wakeup call from our old friend Juan Antonio Flecha, surely the best Spanish classics rider of all time, and an absolute gentleman to boot. But there's more – we met a couple more legends of the sport on our now-customary pitwalk, but I won't spoil that just yet. We also had a bit of fun putting together a dramatic re-enactment of an edition of Kuurne that you'll probably never see the likes of again.   Stu: What a way to start the year. I purposefully avoided watching anything live, knowing that my first fix was going to be live and direct into my eyeballs at Opening weekend, and it did not disappoint. I know some folks think MVDP turning up at the last minute is dull, but I totally disagree – there's nothing like seeing a living legend surf a wall, against one of the sport's most iconic backdrops. Unbelievable scenes. It also helps to have a boss who can point you in the direction of a really good beer, so this was truly a great start to a year of racing. We hope you love it as much as we did.   Life In The Peloton's Race Radio presented by SHOKZ is taking it up a level this year; the boys are going to be right there at the roadside throughout the year, soaking it all in and sharing it with you guys. The coolest races, for the real bike racing fans. I loved listening to this episode; it really did take me back to the Motherland. I could almost smell the frites and taste the grit in between my teeth.   Of course, none of this would be possible without support from our presenting partner SHOKZ. If you're after the best sports headphones - be it for cycling, running, or even swimming - get across to SHOKZ's website, and enjoy a cheeky discount for being a LITP listener.    Also, if you want to be in with a chance to WIN a pair of SHOKZ headphones, fill in the survey below and you could bag yourself one of three pairs up for grabs: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQjNx-Xyc1jjj8cqVrWLrORQq-VDa6WZIniD_x4R__BYx3tg/viewform    Guys, I know I always say this, but I really hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I do. If you live and breathe all things Flandrien and loved hearing about it from Harry & Stu, drop the boys a line at raceradio@lifeinthepeloton.com and let them know! Harry & Stu's next outing will be in May to one of my favourite races – the hipster's Paris-Roubaix, Tro-Bro Léon. I can't wait.   Cheers, Mitch

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel check in from the team camp heavy region, Spain's Costa Brava, to break down the Oscar Onley/Ineos transfer drama, discuss why UAE and Tadej Pogačar are testing equipment on the Roubaix cobbles, Remco and RedBull's plan for the Tour de France, Jonathan Milan being left off Lidl-Trek's Tour roster and check in on their annual Strava mileage challenge.  Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin for 15% off using code THEMOVE at https://oneskin.co/THEMOVE. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. NordVPN: Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/themove It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee! Hollow Socks: For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale. Head to https://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. That's https://HollowSocks.com for up to 50% off your order. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. You can support our show and tell them we sent you. Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer! For a limited time only, our listeners are getting 20% OFF at BUBS Naturals by using code WEDU at checkout. Just head to https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use code WEDU and you're all set. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/themove for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Results vary. Based on studies of topical and oral minoxidil and finasteride. Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. Mint Mobile: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/themove. Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo.) Limited-time new customer offer for the first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.

It's a lament time of year. It's an Edinburgh time of year. A time when John yearns for the crippling comedic examination which is the Edinburgh Festival. For he cannot experience that emotional rollercoaster this year. He can't sit on a stage and call himself a C*** after someone shouts “have you had a ploughman's” during the most emotionally hefty part of his show.Thankfully Elis's wedding DJ, Nish Kumar, is on hand to bring despatches from the Caledonian comic frontline.And as always that isn't all. Because as a magazine show commands, there must be a selection of other lighthearted segments and features. In such bits expect John to, yet again, admonish Elis's potential car selection and a return of an old featurey friend to set tongues alight.It's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp for all of your passing thoughts. And do go check out the blooming Bureau de Change of the mind eps on the BBC Sounds feed if you haven't already!

Caley, Ronan and Jonny come to you live from the Roubaix velodrome to break down the action and discuss the long-term narrative implications for what was a day out on the cobbles of northern France that will live long in the memory.

Brought to you by Black Sheep Cycling. Use code "domestiques" new range live now, and yes, there's 20% OFF for all the domestiques out there. The most feared weekend for riders, the most loved by fans Paris-Roubaix delivered again. This week, we break down the madness with Hollywood Elvis Turner, Mark'O and Tils. We're talking Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's historic first for France, SD Worx misfire, and Vos's selflessness. On the men's side, Van der Poel was untouchable except for a water bottle on his way to a golden cobble hat trick, Tadej bonks, Mads breaks hearts, Wout diesels and sprinting at 140km to go.

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There isn't anything else like the Queen of the Classics and, if this season so far is anything to go by, we've got an exciting weekend of racing in front of us. The women's field will face the thirty cobbled sectors under the sun on Saturday, while there's a chance of rain and mud for the men on Sunday as Tadej Pogačar aims to be the first reigning Tour de France champion to win the Hell of the North in decades. Velo's Andrew Hood, Jim Cotton, and Mike Levy sat down to chat about how to ride the cobbles like a pro, Roubaix bike setup, favorites and wildcards, the chances of anyone beating Kopecky in the velodrome (slim), and how van Aert, Pedersen, Ganna, and Van der Poel could tag team Pogi.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP I don't know about you guys, but I thought this year's edition of the Tour of Flanders was an absolute classic. It had everything: drama, excitement, chaos, and - of course - a worthy winner. I couldn't wait to catch up with our man on the ground, Laurence Pithie, to hear what happened between the barriers on the bergs of Flanders, and hear how he's feeling ahead of the Queen of the classics; Roubaix. Laurence went into Flanders after a pretty nasty crash in Dwars door Vlaanderen the Wednesday before. Fortunately, although he was a bit stiff and bruised, his legs came good and - after over 6 hours of brutal racing - he rolled home in an impressive 11th place. The TV cameras were pretty fixed on that leading group of Pog, Van Der Poel, Pedersen, and Van Aert for the last few hours of the race, so Pithie's ride went a bit under the radar - but that's one of the things I've loved most about getting these updates from him this season; hearing those stories the cameras miss. Although he's still only 22 years old, the way Laurence talks about these races shows just how experienced and mature as a rider he is. Hearing how he raced this year's edition compared to last year, and the changes he made to his tactics even just over the course of this classics season, it's easy to tell how professional he is; already a real seasoned pro. Laurence isn't racing Scheldeprijs - the midweek race between Flanders and Roubaix - so he actually made the decision to fly home for a few days of normality to reset before heading back to the cobbles for Paris Roubaix this Sunday. Flanders is such a huge event with so much build up, it can be pretty overwhelming - so breaking out the bubble for a few days should let Laurence reset and come back ready for all out war at Roubaix. I mean, just looking at the walls of fans on the roadside all the way around Flanders, I'd need a few days to get my hearing back, let alone my legs! I have absolutely loved these regular phone calls with Pithie and really trying to understand what those 3 weeks on the road are like from the inside. It's no secret that I absolutely love the Spring classics; the ins and outs, the crashes, the stories - I could talk about them all day. it's not all about the podium riders - every single rider in these races is giving absolutely everything, and I think that's why they mean so much to so many people; you've got 180 guys lining up ready to leave everything out there on the road.  Of course, it's not all over - the best is yet to come. This Sunday, the Queen of the Classics, the Hell of the North, my favourite race: Paris Roubaix. Last year Laurence bagged himself a classy 7th place, and he's looking to better that this time around. I could hear the fear in his voice when he told me the weather forecast; after one of the warmest, driest Springs on record - the rain is coming…oh, man, a wet Roubaix! It's the stuff of dreams…or nightmares. Whether the clouds break or not this weekend, I've got no doubt that Laurence is going to get to that iconic velodrome and round out a great Spring classics season with another pearler of a result. Who knows, he might even come home with a cobblestone of his own.  Guys, thanks for following along on this Spring Classics mini series. I hope you've enjoyed these updates from Laurence and the rest of the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe team as much as I have. In fact, Laurence has actually agreed to give me a call after Roubaix so we can wrap up this series and hear about what went down on the pavé - a cheeky bonus ep. for you all.  Laurence; this is it now, mate, the big one. Go and get it. We're all rooting for you.  Cheers! Mitch   Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro & Flanders Recap 00:03:25 - Laurence on Riding Flanders 00:08:00 - Strategy & Team Tactics at Flanders 00:12:10 - The Turning Point: Final Moves at Flanders 00:18:09 - Reflections on 11th Place 00:24:05 - Resetting for Roubaix 00:26:00 - The Allure (and Fear) of Paris-Roubaix 00:34:10 - Roubaix Recon & Equipment Talk ----more---- This episode is sponsored by our friends at JOIN - the adaptive training app that helps you become a better cyclist. Head over to join.cc/litp to get your first month free. ​This episode is brought to you by Wahoo Fitness. Elevate your ride with Wahoo's cutting-edge indoor trainers, GPS bike computers, and heart rate monitors. Engineered for cyclists, by cyclists. Discover more at wahoofitness.com.​ I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. JOIN US IN THE PELO Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.

Rose Manley and Rebecca Charlton pick over what was set to be a fiercely contested Tour of Flanders. Defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini heads up the top favourites for the race and arrives in fine form following her Dwars Door Vlaanderen victory. Meanwhile, World Champion Lotte Kopecky comes to the race without a win to her name this season but on the lookout for a historic third title in De Ronde. Or could a new Queen of the Cobbles be crowned in Flanders?  Sponsored by Laka The Cycling Podcast's coverage of the spring Classics is supported by Laka. Laka offers specialist bike insurance that goes further than you think. It's powered by a collective of cyclists who all have each others' backs. They won't charge a fixed sum, instead, they calculate your monthly contributions – up to a maximum capped amount – based on the collective's claims. There's no excess so you won't be penalised when it comes to making a claim. Laka is back as a proud sponsor of The Cycling Podcast. Listeners can get their first 30 days free by signing up with the code TCP30 at laka.co/tcp  Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes. The Cannibal & Badger Friends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in. The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This episode is sponsored by NordVPN - get an exclusive NordVPN discount + 4 extra months with Life in the Peloton: https://nordvpn.com/pelosurf  After a big weekend of racing at E3 on Friday and Wevelgem on Sunday, I gave our man Laurence Pithie a call for another catch up to find out how his races went, and how he's feeling about the big one this coming Sunday; The Tour of Flanders.  First up, E3 Saxo Classic. Basically, a mini Tour of Flanders. Heaps of climbs including the Kwaremont, the Paterberg, and - Tom Boonen's favourite - the Taaienberg. If you do well at this race, you go into Flanders the following weekend as one of the favourites. Laurence's race didn't go his way, after suffering from a puncture and not being able to get back in the fight - but that's classics racing.  After E3 comes Gent Wevelgem. A flatter race more suited to sprinters, but still featuring some savage cobbled ascents of climbs like the Kemmelberg. This was Pithie's ‘breakout' ride last Spring, where he got away with Van Der Poel and Pedersen and put his name on a lot of people's radar as a real future star in these races. Again, it wasn't the result Laurence came for, but he's only 3 races into this classics campaign, and I reckon once he gets his tactical nous dialled back in, he'll be right up there; he definitely has the legs for it.  Talking to Laurence, I get the sense he's a real fighter, and hearing the absolutely crazy numbers he's putting out just to get up these brutal Flemish climbs without losing the wheel in front, I'm reminded once again just how hard the racing is these days. Despite being so young, he really knows his stuff about these races - he was rattling off the names to the climbs like a real seasoned Belgian.  The races keep coming thick and fast, and today it's time for Dwars door Vlaanderen. This is the last hit out before De Ronde, and it's one of those races that, when I was a rider, I'd see as a chance to bag a little result for myself. It's a lot shorter than the likes of Flanders or Roubaix at just 185km, and the start list is usually slightly reduced, with the bigger favourites resting up hard for Flanders. I reckon this is Laurence's chance for a result; he's got the legs, and he's had a few races to get his eye back in, so I think he'll come out swinging. In fact, by the time you listen to this ep, he might have already got his hands in the air! After Dwars door, Laurence and his boys are going to get some recon done for Flanders, then it's time to rest up before Sunday's 6 and a half hour battle.  The thing about the Spring Classics is that it's kind of like a mini Grand Tour. You're up in Belgium for about 3 weeks with the same team around you, bouncing between all these races - it definitely has a real grand atmosphere. Towards the end of my chat with Laurence, I got a chance to have a quick chat with his roommate out there in Belgium; ‘The Wombat' himself, Aussie sprinting legend Sam Welsford. Sam's dropped into Bora's classics squad for a few of the races, but also to bring some morale into the team. He's a really laid back dude, and hearing his positive attitude and relaxed demeanor, I can imagine the positive impact he'll have on the boys, some of whom have been racing out there for weeks now!  Lastly, I gave my old mate Heinrich Haussler a call. Heino was a classics star in his own right when he was a pro, and now works as a DS for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe. He gave me some great insight into how the classics have changed since he and I were riders just a few years ago; the nutrition, the tech, the schedule - it's all come on leaps and bounds in such a short space of time, and made these races harder than ever.  Laurence - go well today, buddy. Show them what you're made of, and we'll catch up after Flanders!  Cheers, Mitch   Chapters 00:00:00 - Pre-race Nerves at E3 00:05:39 - E3 Race Debrief 00:10:54 - The Toll of Classics Racing 00:15:32 - Reset for Gent-Wevelgem 00:18:06 - In the Mix at Gent-Wevelgem 00:22:47 - Goals for Dwars door Vlaanderen 00:25:07 - Recon and Knowledge of Flanders 00:29:43 - Sam Welsford Joins the Chat 00:33:37 - Heinrich Haussler on the Modern Classics 00:50:23 - Final Recon Before De Ronde ----more---- I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. JOIN US IN THE PELO Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Our man, Laurence Pithie, is back for the second episode in our mini series following the young Kiwi star through the 2025 Spring Classics.  After a delayed start to his European series, Laurence kicked things off on the weekend at Milan San Remo. We kick this ep off with a quick voice note from him live from the hotel room, and man, with the weather those boys had right at the start, I can tell you I'm glad I'm not a rider anymore.  I caught up with Laurence after the race to get his insight into how things played out, and how his race went. If you've not caught up with San Remo yet, go and get yourself up to speed - but safe to say, it wasn't an easy day for any of the riders, let alone our man Pithie. I won't spoil the result, but hearing how Laurence's team got around him, and his ‘never say die' attitude was super cool. Of course, San Remo is just the kick off for Pithie's Spring. Next up, he's off to Belgium - the home of the classics - for De Panne, E3, and Gent Wevelgem; three absolutely massive races that lead up to The Tour of Flanders at the start of April. Oh man, these are some of my absolute favourite races. The Belgian fans, the chaos in the bunch; in a messed up way, I kinda miss it - so I can't wait to hear how Laurence finds them. Laurence had a great ride at Wevelgem in 2024, so we spoke about what his expectations are for these first races back in Belgium to find out if he's doing anything this time around. Of course, aside from the racing, it's good to hear the young gun is still looking forward to getting familiar with a few Belgian beers and really soaking in the culture; that's something I'm particularly jealous of.  Finally, I spoke to one of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe's sports directors - another Kiwi, ‘The Flying Mullet' himself; Shane Archbold. He gave me some great background on Laurence, what it's like working with him, the mechanics behind his transfer to Bora from FDJ, and what he's capable of this season. Shane's a good mate, and a real good judge of character, so it was great to hear that Laurence has really fit in with the team and found his feet within the structure straight away, so he can focus on trying to win some of the biggest races in the world.  Right guys, enjoy this episode. Our next catch up with Pithie will come next week after he, with a bit of luck, has just won the E3 and Wevelgem double…don't let me down, Laurence.  Cheers! Mitch   I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. JOIN US IN THE PELO Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.

This week's Spin Cycle podcast opens with the news that Rabobank is returning as a sponsor for Visma-Lease a Bike, like a salmon returning a once-polluted river. Rabobank's history in the sport is long and somewhat sordid, and their departure due to doping scandals felt final. Well, now they're back. What does that mean? Then Caley, Jonny, and Dane preview the upcoming Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne races, analyzing route changes, potential contenders like Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock, and the "Omloop curse." We touch on UAE's classics team and possible favorites for the races. Finally, we head into corrections corner. 

In this week's episode, Cam and NJ are joined by SJ Coventry from Styrkr to talk about the brand's meteoric rise and where the brand is heading in the future.StyrkrThe Styrkr sports fuel range is the culmination of many months of research and development with one clear focus: to help everyday athletes reach their next endurance goal.https://styrkr.com/https://www.facebook.com/styrkr.uk/https://www.instagram.com/styrkr.uk/#https://www.tiktok.com/@styrkr.ukSJhttps://www.instagram.com/sjcoventry/?hl=enCobbles & Cols is a podcast celebrating the rich, diverse culture of the London cycling scene—and beyond!

In this week's episode, Cam and NJ are joined by Amy and James from Le Bezy Pyrénées, a farmhouse nestled within acres of the stunning French countryside. Le Bezy Pyrénéeshttps://www.lebezy.com/https://www.instagram.com/le_bezy_pyrenees/ @amy_le_bezy_pyrenees Cobbles & Cols is a podcast celebrating the rich, diverse culture of the London cycling scene—and beyond!

In this week's episode, Cam and NJ make a special bonus show for the listeners.

Welcome to episode 74 of The Premier League Cricket Show, the ultimate cricket destination for dynamic discussions, exclusive guests, and unmatched insights from around the peak of the club cricket pyramid where we follow, report on and talk about all of the 33 ECB Premier Leagues action. In this episode, Livo & Hugh chat with Colson Smith, Director of Cricket at Castleford CC in the Yorkshire North Premier League about how he ended up in the role, Yorkshire league cricket & his absolute passion for all things cricket & Castleford - oh and combining the role with his day job on Coronation Street! Thanks for listening and if you enjoy the show, why not show us some love and leave us a 5-star review on your favourite podcast platform as it helps other potential listeners to find us when they are searching for cricketing podcasts.  And don't forget to follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram on both to join the conversation, share your thoughts, and connect with us & fellow premier league cricket fans. Website: PremierLeagueCricket.co.uk Twitter: @TPLCricketClub Instagram: @TPLCricketClub Email: TPLCricketShow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Cam and NJ make their long-awaited return to the podcast cycling world!

Today, Simon Stewart is joined by former pro cyclist Joe Park to revisit the 1977 documentary, A Sunday in Hell, often regarded as the greatest bike racing film of all time. Having raced the 1988 Paris-Roubaix, Joe brings a perspective only someone who has suffered on the infamous cobbles of “The Hell of the North” can offer. Director Jørgen Leth's gritty documentary style puts you right there on the famed cobbles of northern France to witness the 1976 edition of the Paris-Rounbaix road race, while Joe's experience racing against some of the same legends in the film adds an unmistakeable layer of authenticity to the conversation.RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredRead Now: Our 24/25 Digital Winter Buyer's GuideOrder Now: Our 24/25 Winter Buyer's GuideCome and Gone: Joe's bookTopics and Times:The Sherif, The Gypsy, and The Cannibal (1:47)Jørgen Leth's Documentary Style (5:08)Joe's 1988 Paris-Roubaix Race (6:34)Flemish vs Belgian (11:20)Daunting Boredom (17:17)Joe's Pie-Plate (20:37)Dust (24:06)The Chaos of the Cobbles (26:04)Race Strategy (34:37)The Broom Wagon (45:14)Roger Muffed It (51:27)New Bikes vs Old Bikes (58:43)Best Bike Race Film Ever (1:05:41)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTEDOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this captivating episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with the beloved Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver to explore her deeply personal journey and her new book, A Work in Progress. Sue opens up about the complexities of her life, from being adopted and always feeling a bit different to her experiences of resilience, rebellion, and self-discovery. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about ageing positively, embracing who you are and finding joy in life's second act.Key Insights:

Episode 94 - World Tour Crashes, Gravel Bikes at Paris Roubaix, BWR Utah Mishaps, and DJ and Scott are Local Bullies What up party people. We had to record this one super early Monday morning so Scott could catch a flight to Cali for Tour of Redlands so if you're a Patreon supporter this show is hitting y'alls earholes an extra couple days in advance. The conversations got a little off topic at times but for the most part we're talking gnarly World Tour crashes, another absolute domination performance at Paris Roubaix, Dizzle's BWR Utah mishaps, and would someone call the bully police on Scott and DJ already for beating up on another contingent of juniors and middle-aged weekend warriors at their local races again.   If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or you can holla at ya boys on the Bonk Bros insta (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let's get this pod started already.   Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros   Silca (discount code: crockpotanator4000): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6   The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm   Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss their recent race experiences and the topic of crashes in professional cycling. They also touch on the potential impact of injuries on upcoming races and the debate around race safety. The conversation revolves around the topic of tire choice for the Paris-Roubaix race. The participants discuss the importance of tire width and the trade-off between aerodynamics and rolling resistance. They debate whether wider tires are faster on the cobbled sections of the race and the significance of bottom bracket height. The conversation also touches on the use of gravel bikes in the race and the performance of the Israel Premier Tech team. The participants share their opinions on the optimal tire size for the race and the need for experimentation. The conversation covers various topics including the Roubaix bike, the race on Saturday, hanging out with Myron, tactics in the race, the performance of Sophia Gomez Viefane, the Canadian mafia in cycling, and discussions about VO2 max and age group categories. The hosts also mention listener questions about tire inserts and winning the sprint at Unbound. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to mountain bike racing and nutrition. They address questions about tire choice, carb consumption during long races, sodium intake, and the use of Morton bicarb. They also touch on the popularity of lace-up shoes, waxing bike chains, and the legacy of Lance Armstrong. The hosts share their thoughts on these subjects and provide insights based on their own experiences. Keywords race experiences, crashes, professional cycling, injuries, race safety, tire choice, Paris-Roubaix, gravel bikes, Israel Premier Tech, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, bottom bracket height, wider tires, Roubaix bike, race, Myron, tactics, Sophia Gomez Viefane, Canadian mafia, VO2 max, age group categories, tire inserts, winning the sprint, mountain bike racing, nutrition, tire choice, carb consumption, sodium intake, Morton bicarb, lace-up shoes, waxing bike chains, Lance Armstrong   Takeaways The hosts share their recent race experiences and discuss their performance. They talk about the crashes that have occurred in professional cycling and the potential impact on upcoming races. The conversation touches on the debate around race safety and the need for better measures to prevent accidents. They speculate on the recovery time for injured riders and the potential changes in race dynamics. Tire choice is a crucial factor in the performance of riders in the Paris-Roubaix race. There is a trade-off between aerodynamics and rolling resistance when selecting tire width. Wider tires may be faster on the cobbled sections of the race, but aerodynamics can be compromised. Bottom bracket height can affect the performance of riders on cobbles. The use of gravel bikes in the race and the performance of the Israel Premier Tech team are topics of discussion. Experimentation with tire size is important to find the optimal choice for the race. The hosts discuss the Roubaix bike and its suitability for certain races. They talk about the race on Saturday and the presence of Myron. They reminisce about hanging out with Myron in Bentonville. The hosts share insights into the tactics used in the race and the frustrations of some riders. They highlight the impressive performance of Sophia Gomez Viefane in the women's race. The hosts discuss the rise of Canadian cyclists in the gravel scene. They engage in a lighthearted conversation about VO2 max and age group categories. The hosts address listener questions about tire inserts and winning the sprint at Unbound. Consider the terrain and conditions when choosing tires for a mountain bike race Maintain a consistent carb intake during long races to sustain energy levels Individual tolerance to sodium intake may vary, so experiment with different levels Waxing bike chains can provide a clean and efficient drivetrain, but techniques may vary Lance Armstrong's legacy is complex, with opinions differing among individuals and countries   Alternative Titles The Debate Around Race Safety Crashes in Professional Cycling The Importance of Tire Choice in Paris-Roubaix The Significance of Bottom Bracket Height on Cobbles VO2 Max and Age Group Categories The Roubaix Bike and Its Versatility Tips and Techniques for Waxing Bike Chains Exploring the Use of Morton Bicarb in Racing   Sound Bites "Dylan waited till the second climb to attack, wow." "Does this open up doors for Sep Kuss?” "That crash looked horrible, it gives you the heebie-jeebies." "If you're gonna ride a gravel bike for Roubaix, that's a pretty good option." "A team finally ran a good bike for Roubaix and still ran the wrong tires." "The attacks always go on the cobbles." "All right, yeah, sounds like the perfect Roubaix bike to me." "He attacked before the climb and he had, I think maybe him and two other guys were had a little bit of a gap, maybe like a minute on the rest of the lead group going into the climb and then Stett and I just lit it up on the climb and held it to the finish." "Dude, speaking of good form, Sophia Gomez Viefane looked like she absolutely decimated the women's race. Like it wasn't close at all." "Just run them" "No, dude, 18 hour race, yeah, 80 grams of carbs" "It might be"   Chapters 00:00 Race Experiences and Performance 13:11 Crashes in Professional Cycling 15:46 The Impact of Injuries on Upcoming Races 19:46 Introduction to the Tire Choice Debate 21:04 Gravel Bikes and Israel Premier Tech 22:08 The Optimal Tire Size for Roubaix 25:06 The Importance of Cobbles in the Race 30:39 The Trade-Off Between Aerodynamics and Rolling Resistance 38:39 The Need for Experimentation in Tire Size 40:40 The Roubaix Bike and Its Versatility 42:23 Recapping the Race and Hanging Out with Myron 43:15 Tactics and Frustrations in the Race 47:47 Impressive Performance by Sophia Gomez Viefane 48:04 The Rise of the Canadian Mafia in Cycling 50:43 VO2 Max and Age Group Categories 53:51 Exploring Tire Inserts for Improved Performance 58:06 Strategies for Winning the Sprint at Unbound 01:01:26 Optimizing Tire Choice for Mountain Bike Racing 01:02:03 Carb Consumption and Sodium Intake for Endurance Races 01:03:41 Exploring the Use of Morton Bicarb in Racing 01:05:02 The Pros and Cons of Lace-Up Shoes for Cycling 01:06:06 Tips and Techniques for Waxing Bike Chains 01:08:54 The Legacy of Lance Armstrong: A Complex Perspective

The band is back together! Amy is joined by Tilda and Rachel to talk all things cobbled Classics. Subscribe to the Women's Cycling Weekly newsletter here.Read Tilda's work here.Read Rachel's work here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From next to the Arenberg and inside the velodrome, the Placeholders crew brings you an episode from the ground at Paris-Roubaix. What happened to Quickstep? Will Belgium be mad? What about two world champs winning in one weekend? That was neat. And lots of more, of course. 

In this latest Arrivée episode from The Cycling Podcast Féminin, Rose Manley and Rebecca Charlton take a closer look at one of the most anticipated races on the calendar, Paris-Roubaix Femmes. After three explosive editions since the inaugural women's race in 2021, expectations were high for the 2024 race. The odds were in Lidl-Trek's favour having taken the win twice before. However, Team SD Worx were looking for revenge after being kept off the podium at last week's Tour of Flanders with World Champion Lotte Kopecky hoping to continue her string of impressive results. Paris-Roubaix is Paris-Roubaix though and anything can happen on those unforgiving 148.5 kilometres and 17 cobbled sectors. Will a new Queen of the Cobbles be crowned? buycycle Arrivée is supported by buycycle. Visit buycycle.com to buy and sell used bikes safely and securely. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest, four-part KM0 special, ‘Classicissima: Springtime in Sanremo' is available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Wedged between the two biggest cobbled races in the calendar, the Toms look back on a wet Tour of Flanders and ahead to Paris-Roubaix. Having visited northern France last month, Tom 1 offers his intel on the state of the cobbles. Spoiler: they're not looking good. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode, we are delighted to introduce Ilse Pluimers, a young and exceptionally talented athlete from the Castelli-equipped AG Insurance Soudal team, excelling in both cyclocross and road cycling.It's a lively conversation about Ilse's passion for cyclocross and one-day racing. We explore how she balances her road career with cyclocross in winter, and she shares insider tips and know-how about this amazing sport, covering technical aspects and how to get started. Towards the end of the episode, we delve into Ilse's passion and love for the cobbled classics, particularly the iconic Paris-Roubaix. We hope you enjoy this episode, gaining a deeper understanding of the world of cyclocross and Ilse's impressive journey in the sport.Enjoy! TOPICS DISCUSSED00:00 Introduction 05:02 The Cyclocross Athlete 8:34 The Course, Recon, Race Prep. 20:56 Race Time 25:27 Cyclocross idols 26:25 How to Get Started, Technical Skills 35:41 Paris-Roubaix, How To Ride Cobbles 41:37 European Road Championship U23 45:16 Cycling Journey47:40 Ending– LINKS –Guest: ⁠⁠Ilse Pluimers⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠GCN: ⁠Why Should You Watch CX?⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠________Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Belgian cycling superstar as he shares insights from his off-season trip to California, discussing his training regimen, strategic race selections leading up to the Tour de France and the Olympics, as well as his aspirations to secure gold medals in both Paris and the road Worlds in Zürich.We delve into specific Tour stages, particularly the critical mountain and gravel stages, analyzing their potential impact on the overall race dynamics.The discussion also touches on the differing training approaches for targeting a Monument compared to preparing for a grand tour. Additionally, Remco discusses his R.EV Brussels Cycling Academy project aimed at empowering young talents and unveil future topics for his YouTube channel. He shares insights into the WolfPack camaraderie within the team and much more. It's a fully packed and insightful episode with Remco Evenepoel of Soudal Quick-Step.TOPICS DISCUSSED00:00 Introduction02:16 Off-Season, USA06:59 Favorite Off-Season Ride09:38 Recap of 2023 Season12:40 Early Season Races17:25 Mikel Landa19:52 2024 Olympics21:36 Tour de France26:19 Cobbles and Gravel in Grand Tours29:07 Road World Championships30:52 YouTube Channel34:45 Training and Recovery42:32 Giro d'Italia44:51 R.EV Brussels Cycling Academy45:50 WolfPack51:07 Giveaway!51:38 Ending – LINKS –⁠Remco Evenepoel⁠⁠R.EV1703⁠⁠R.EV Brussels Cycling Academy⁠⁠Remco Evenepoel Merchandise⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠________Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's new member of the GTCC is a bonafide cycling icon: the Lion of Flanders, Johan Museeuw! A three-time winner of both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix - as well as the 1996 world champion - Museeuw is the first rider G can remember watching growing up, and he loved welcoming him to the GTCC. With Tom busy, G recruited our Watts Occurring Ambassador Laurens de Plus to help him quiz one of his idols, and the two Belgians got on like a house on fire. Speaking of Watts Occurring, we've released our first-ever line of Watts merch this week, just in time for Christmas! Head to www.gtccstore.com/collections/watts-occurring to get yours. In Zwift news Producer George is delighted to have completed his first weekly ride and G is planning to join him in two weeks, on December 6th. Come and join the fun. We'll see you next week. Music courtesy of BMG Music Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Craig & Mezza as they discuss Fish's 13th Star album. More talk and banter around memories of the Clutching at Stars tour, Hobble on the Cobbles, the 2023 Remix and the contents of the new deluxe box set. Craig also announces the winner of his award for his least favourite Fish album ! (It's NOT 13th Star BTW!). Email us with your thoughts on the music and the podcast at planetmarzipanpodcast@gmail.com

The full breakdown of the 2023 World Title! Stace G hit the Cobbles and has all the word from San Clemente. Tune in for Mikey & Stace's come ups, lets downs, Mikey's account with BetOnline.AG and more.

People in Ashford are worried that replacing cobbles in the town centre with tarmac will lead to an increase in people on e-scooters and skateboards.The stones have been removed as part of work by the county council designed to improve the 'look and feel' of the area and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced it is a good idea.Also in today's podcast, a Kent MP insists security forces are prepared for the challenge of the coronation, after a man was arrested outside Buckingham Palace.He's thought to have thrown shotgun cartridges into the grounds. Hear from Tonbridge and Malling's Tom Tugendhat.The dad of a Sittingbourne teenager who took their own life after taking a controversial acne drug, says warnings about it don't go far enough.Melvin Sillcock thinks Roaccutane should be banned - but a report's concluded the benefits still outweigh the risks. We've been getting reaction from Medway GP Dr Julian Spinks.We're continuing our countdown to the Coronation and today you can hear from the Archbishop of Canterbury whose job it will be to crown King Charles and Queen Camilla.Plus, we've been finding out how one village school in Kent will be teaching pupils about the significance of the occasion.And in sport, a big crowd's expected at Priestfield tonight for the Kent Senior Cup final.Around 2,000 tickets have been sold for the game between Chatham Town and Margate.

Tommy Joe Moore is a martial artist, combative instructor, author, and genuinely nice person with a great sense of humour. In this episode, we are discussing the mental health impact of martial arts on students, self-protection, and the historical reconstruction of Bartitsu. We also talk about Tommie's new book Boxing on the Cobbles which will be published in near future. Please check out Tommy's website where you can find all the information about his endeavors. Website Facebook If you got some value from this episode or simply like it, please share via social media and with your friends. If you did not enjoy it please impose it on your enemies and make them suffer! If you would like to support the show at no cost to you and you shop with Amazon, please feel free to use my affiliate link, for which I get a small commission when you purchase something - note that it is completely free for you! Please find the link below. Amazon If you would like to support the Karate For Mental Health Programme, you can buy our merchandise (links below) or donate via ☕ Buy me a coffee

From the cobbled flatlands of Flanders to the mixed surface mountain top finish of La Super Planche des Belle Filles, the first full week of the Tour de France did not disappoint. Matt Stephens has been to every stage and brings us his personal highlights. From getting Mitch Docker's opinion on the Belgian fans to clearing out a supermarket of yoghurt drinks with Bradley Wiggins, there's never a dull moment on this epic edition of the Tour de France Unplugged. Matt looks back at the racing too, and offers some hot tips for your Fantasy Tour de France team as the race heads into the Alps.

After a breathless and nervy Stage 5 of the Tour de France, which witnessed carnage on the cobbles, Brad and Matt catch up while driving past the iconic Arenberg.Simon Clarke took a tremendous win but the real story of the day was a succession of major incidents involving big-name riders.Jack Haig was forced to withdraw, Primoz Roglic dislocated his shoulder and had to pop it back in - and that was after yellow jersey Wout van Aert had crashed and then almost hit a car when trying to rejoin the group.All in all it was a disastrous day for Jumbo-Visma, as Roglic conceded almost two minutes to Tadej Pogacar, which might have ended his GC hopes already.But Geraint Thomas came through largely unscathed and is one of three Ineos riders in the top 10, along with Adam Yates and Tom Pidcock.To finish, Brad and Matt debate whether the spectacle of the cobbles is worth the toll it takes on the peloton... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

COBBLES! Ned, Pete and David are annoyed by stuff. For the Great Giveaway - simply email proof that you've bought a ticket (or two) for Retour de Ned to office@theroadbook.co.ukHere's where to get tickets.https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/ned-boultingFollow David's daily blog:https://chpt3.com/blogs/millars-tourHere's Pete's stuff:https://supass.cc

This episode of Kilometre 0 is one of the last things Richard Moore recorded for The Cycling Podcast before he died unexpectedly at the end of March. One day Richard noticed a couple of significant names on the start list for the Grand Prix Denain. It's not a particularly big race but this year it offered Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard and a few other Tour de France hopefuls a chance to experience the cobbles in competition before the Tour's own date with the pavé. Richard called Lionel when he spotted Roglič's name on the start list and said, 'It'll make a great episode of Kilometre 0.' And so, here it is, the story of Jumbo-Visma's dry run on the cobbles at the Grand Prix Denain back in the spring. Kilometre 0 by The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens. Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

The boys keep nailing their predictions. Will they be right about the cobbles? There's a big preview of tomorrow's stage in tonight's pod, a chat about #wheresGsgilet and G takes you behind the scenes of today's tasty final climb.

Back to Belgium and Flanders for the next set prestigious Cobbled Classics.

STONECREST WEEKLY'S CITY COUNCIL ELECTION SERIES.Tune in to hear each candidate answer 10 questions in relationship their view on the City of Stonecrest. Each candidate will answer the same 10 questions, giving you a clear perspective of each candidate without any outside influence.Today's  episode features Councilwoman Jazzmin Cobble of District 3.BIO:Mrs. Jazzmin Randall Cobble is honored and excited to serve as the District 3 City Councilwoman for the City of Stonecrest. As a fellow resident, she has a vested interest in seeing that each generation in the City of Stonecrest has the representation, resources, and services to enjoy life. Ensuring that the city can directly provide these simple yet necessary elements to its residents is of the utmost importance to her. During her first term on City Council, Councilwoman Cobble has built a reputation for being a strong voice for her constituents while also demanding fiscal responsibility and accountability from the city administration. During her term, Councilwoman Cobble has focused on community clean-ups, District 3 community committees and partnering with the local elementary school. District 3 collaborated with Keep DeKalb Beautiful and adopted the streets that border her council district. Stonecrest Code Enforcement services have been instrumental for District 3 in cultivating a safer and cleaner community. In 2019, she created her signature, annual community event, "D3 Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur Expo" featuring both youth and adult entrepreneurs in Stonecrest with free food, live DJ, children's activities, live performances by resident artists and a family-friendly movie in the park to culminate the evening. Councilwoman Cobble has also served as the chairwoman of the Finance Committee of the city. She worked closely with the city manager, accounting manager and internal auditor to ensure that contracts and purchases were compliant with state laws and city policies. Jazzmin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from her beloved alma mater, Albany State University. She also holds a Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Government and Nonprofit Management from DeVry University. Additionally, she holds certifications from the State Georgia in both Procurement and Fiscal Management. Jazzmin has served in state government for over 10 years through various state agencies. Currently, she serves this great State of Georgia as the State Director of Fleet Management. She and her team are responsible for policy creation, data collection, auditing, education, guidance, and overall program compliance for over 20,000 state assets. Immediately preceding that position, Jazzmin served as the Operations Manager for the Department of Audits and Accounts. Jazzmin is a member of the Albany State University National Alumni Association (also DeKalb Alumni Chapter), DeKalb Chapter of the NAACP, DeKalb County Democratic Party Post Seat Holder HD 91, DeKalb County Young Democrats, as well a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. just to name a few. Professionally, she serves as the President of the National Conference of State Fleet Administrators, WEX, Inc. Advisory Board Member, a member of the National Association of Fleet Administrators and Government Fleet. She and her husband are the proud parents of one son. The Cobbles have been residents of Stonecrest (formerly unincorporated Lithonia) for the past 10+ years.CONTACT:jcobble@stonecrestga.gov https://cobbleforcouncilwoman.com/Subscribe to the Stonecrest Weekly Newsletter so you don't miss a thing!https://instagram.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=32dcbcb351d2cf1fSupport the show