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Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss and Sean Kelly to discuss the latest Vuelta action as Miguel Angel Lopez was the strongest man in the misty mountains to take the Stage 18 victory.Despite an overall improved performance from Egan Bernal and no sign of the back issues that have been a problem for him for some time, Brad believes it will be a 'tall order' for the Colombian to claim a podium place in the race.Brad was also full of praise for Jack Haig and his attempts to push for the red jersey for Bahrain Victorious. 'He's rallied those guys round him really, he's become a real leader and shone this race'.There's a look at 'hot and cold' Adam Yates after a disappointing effort having promised more beforehandAnd finally, are Primoz Roglic and his Jumbo-Visma team almost too humble in playing down the Slovenian's success as he aims for back-to-back Vuelta titles? Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss to pick apart the Queen Stage of the Vuelta a España, and an explosive GC battle that saw Egan Bernal light the blue touch paper but Primoz Roglic emerge as red hot favourite to take his Spanish Grand Tour hat-trick.The brutal climb to the finish at Lagos de Covadonga set the stage for, in Brad's words, "an amazing finish, an amazing winner" as Jumbo-Visma's main man streaked away to ride back to the top of the GC standings and put his rivals almost out of sight.Huge credit, though, goes to Ineos Grendadiers' Bernal for animating the race and attacking with 60km to of the stage remaining."If it wasn't for him, Roglic would have had to make those moves on his own," says Brad. "[But] to go out there with Primoz Roglic and give it his all and fade in the final, I think that might be the last we see of Bernal this race in terms of GC aspirations."Roglic was on another level today. He now has a dominant lead, and even though he wasn't in the Red Jersey last week, we always knew this day would come."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1985 and 1986, mercurial climber Robert Millar twice came one step away from becoming Britain's first Grand Tour winner – only for a combination of bad luck, mismanagement, Machiavellian machinations and team alliances to thwart him. We remember how the Scot fell short of glory in controversial circumstances.Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Daniel Lloyd and Graham Willgoss to discuss the latest action from La Vuelta ahead of a huge final week of the last Grand Tour of 2021.The team look back on Rafal Majka's impressive and ultimately emotional dominant solo win in the mountains of Stage 15.Brad is not-so-quietly impressed by Odd Christian Eiking's continued possession of the red jersey and suggests the Norwegian could end the next week with a podium finish, or perhaps more!There's also a look at Egan Bernal and Adam Yates, and what lies ahead for the Ineos riders in the remaining stages of the race.Elsewhere, the Bretagne Classic took place on Sunday with Tadej Pogacar's return to racing following the Olympics.Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Orla Chennaoui and Graham Willgoss to get right up to speed with the Vuelta a España after Brad's time away at the Tour de France and Tokyo.Brad's backing an unrecognisably relaxed Primoz Roglic to make it three Vuelta victories in a row, and says his Jumbo-Visma team "might as well be in the jersey, because they're riding like they have it". Rogla seems happy to attack the last week, says Brad, but must now show his hand in the mountains to take the lead back from Odd Christian Eiking. Orla, meanwhile, is enjoying the new Jumbo leader's new laidback style: "He's perceptively giggled twice [in interviews], and it's an odd thing to listen to, because he's usually so monosyllabic!" In another Grand Tour that is not going Ineos's way, there's a warning from Brad not to write off Egan Bernal too quickly. Praise, too, for the calm head on young Tom Pidcock's shoulders after his Olympic gold and his focus on the road ahead. Plus, the trio pick over Fabio Jakobsen's extraordinary reaction to being dropped by his Deceuninck–Quick-Step sprint train. Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count when Federico Bahamontes blew a 16-minute lead to hand his big rival Jesús Loroño the yellow jersey on a plateIt was one of cycling's bitterest rivalries and that fateful Vuelta 1957 took things to a new level. But there's much more than there seems to a story that blends social, political, economic, sporting and personal conflict.Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton.Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we re-count the time Rudi Altig defied teammate Jacques Anquetil to win the 1962 Vuelta. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil entered the 1962 Vuelta a España aiming to become the first rider in history to win all three of cycling's Grand Tours. But the time trial specialist was beaten at his own game by his young teammate, who became Germany's first ever Grand Tour winner. Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tour de France arrives on the Champs-Élysées for the most prestigious sprint stage in cycling. Sir Brad and Graham Willgoss were hoping for a bit of history from Mark Cavendish, but instead saw a thrilling finish in the heart of Paris and a third stage victory of the race for Wout van Aert. “I don't think anyone would deny Van Aert,” says Brad. “What he's done this race is truly exceptional. He's won a mountain stage over the Ventoux, he's won a time trial and he's won a Champs-Élysées sprint stage. The kid is on another level in terms of his all-round ability.”And what about the resurgence of Mark Cavendish, who finished third on the day, the comeback story of the Tour?“I was disappointed for Cav,” says Brad. “I know he's an absolute winner and he'll be gutted with today. That was the one he wanted to win the most. But let's look at what he's come away with: equalling the record of Eddy Merckx, four stage wins and he's taken the Green Jersey 10 years after he last won it.“It's nice that he's up there with Eddy Merckx… Sometimes things are best left as they are.”It's Tokyo next for Van Aert. Can he carry his form into the Olympics? “Wout is the best rider in the world at the moment,” says Brad. “And the most versatile. The guy is phenomenal. I have huge respect for him. He's now the favourite for the road race – he has to be. And I'd love to see him win it.”Brad, too, will be aboard the next flight to Japan with Podcast Pete. Catch him there for our next episode.Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matej Mohorič wheeled away from the break to take a second victory on Stage 19 of the Tour de France on a day when Yellow Jersey Tadej Pogačar showed the pack who's the boss.“It was good to see him taking control of the race from the leader's point of view, because everyone looks up to him now, he's clearly the best rider, and I think that's a good sign of the next few years, of what's to come,” says Brad. “I think we've got a patron back in the peloton.“Marking his dominance, at the front of the peloton, in the Yellow Jersey, on world TV, I thought that's exactly what he should be doing. There's no unity in the peloton.”Brad also gives co-host Graham Willgoss a crash course in crash tactics from his 2012 playbook, and questions whether there is unrest in the Team Ineos camp.Break, or bunch sprint? That was the question on a stage where the big question was whether Mark Cavendish would surpass Eddy Merckx's record of 34 stage victories.“It doesn't work out every day,” says Brad. “The team has done quite a big job to get him to this point and the racing's frantic. It's not always as easy as just making it become a sprint when you've got the whole race against you, which I think he has, reading between the lines. It's very difficult. Everyone will know it was the last-chance saloon for a lot of people today, so it was always going to be difficult to control and martial it.” So, where does that leave Cav? “The record is still on,” says Brad. “He's got the Green Jersey sewn up.” Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stage 18 of the Tour de France saw a second dominant victory for Tadej Pogačar in the clouds of the Pyrenees, on the summit finish of Luz Ardiden – where Sir Brad and Graham Willgoss are marooned in a traffic jam for their latest look back at the day's racing. Did a short and sharp stage – just short of 130km with two HC climbs – play into the champion elect's hands? “He didn't really have to blow his rivals away, he just did the last bit,” says Brad on Pogačar's supremacy. “They could have done with another climb in there really, instead of having 60-70km on the flat beforehand. “Stages like that, with climbs like that, almost need another two climbs in there to make it a proper Pyrenean stage. It lends itself to everyone being fresh at the end.”Questions, too, for Ineos, still empty-handed at this Tour. We saw the familiar Ineos (/Sky) mountain train of old going full gas on the final climb, but that just meant Pogacar willingly climbed aboard. “Is it worth doing that knowing they were going to get beat in the end? There was no way they were going to crack him.”Brad says it would have been a very different Tour had G and Roglic not crashed. But as things stand, Pogačar not only holds the Maillot Jaune but also the Young Rider's and Polka Dot Jerseys. But not the Points Jersey. Full of praise for Mark Cavendish's Deceuninck – Quick-Step team for guiding the Green Jersey through the mountains, Brad says his old friend is in the perfect position to make history with two more flat stages to come. Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we look back on a ride that really was too good to be true.A day after handing the initiative to Oscar Pereiro for a second time following an implosion at La Toussuire, Floyd Landis turned the 2006 Tour upside down. Going clear on the first of five climbs 120km from Stage 17's finish, Landis blew his rivals away with an unbelievable solo win in Morzine to revive his yellow jersey bid.Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad welcomes back Bernie Eisel to talk over how the blue touch paper was lit on the Col du Portet for a statement victory from Tadej Pogacar over his nearest General Classification challengers on Stage 17 of the Tour de France.In the company of Graham Willgoss, the pair discuss how Pogacar's UAE team are finally showing themselves to be the strongest in the race: "UAE isolated Richard Carapaz, and we expected it to be the other way around," says Brad."Pogacar wanted to put a mark on it: 'I'm here to win this Tour,'" says Bernie. "And it makes it easier for the team in the coming days... his team just took it on. It was great to watch, and it was the first time they had to do something in the mountains."But was Pogacar, at one point, going to let Carapaz have the stage? Brad thinks that might have been on the cards, but after Carapaz refused to pull his wait on the front, Brad wonders whether Pogacar called his bluff, "got pissed off and went for it himself". The 2012 Tour de France winner also asks: are we seeing a change of mentality at Ineos?"They're kind of smiling and accepting that some of their riders aren't up to the standard," says Brad. "And it never used to be like that. Sean Yates would come off afterwards and he'd want answers as to why you didn't do your job."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad steps off the bike after Stage 16 of the Tour de France to talk over the day's events with Graham Willgoss in Toulouse – Brad's home when he first signed for the Linda McCartney Racing Team."It was quite an anti-climatic day for the GC on a stage where everyone is pre-empting the next two days," says Brad. "It might have been one stage too many. The race is in bits already. The harder you make the course... it almost neutralised the race today with what they've done already and what's to come."Bora-Hansgrohe's Patrick Konrad proved strongest on the day, with another breakaway win. It is, says Brad, an impressive turnaround: "Kudos to Bora! They've had a great race since Peter Sagan went home."With time running out for Ineos to make up time with Richard Carapaz, Brad is certain the next two summit finish stages will provide a platform to take the fight for the yellow jersey to Tadej Pogacar."I think the next two days, Ineos are looming to do something."And what of the race for green - can anyone really challenge Mark Cavendish?"Michael Matthews is the one," says Brad. "He's been in the break the last two days... He's not going to win a stage – he always falls short because of the severity of the stages and he's kind of halfway between being a sprinter and a puncheur. But by notching up points like he has been, he's become a serious threat to Cav's green jersey."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stage 15 of the Tour de France was another brutal affair, ending in a brilliant breakaway victory for Jumbo-Visma's Sepp Kuss. Sir Brad and Bernie Eisel look back on an epic day of racing in the Pyrenees in the company of Graham Willgoss. But is Kuss too nice to be a killer on the bicycle? Brad thinks so. Bernie's not so sure: "Riders, when they put their cycling shoes on, put their helmet on, they're absolutely a different person," he says. "Trying to be that leader, and delivering at the moment it's expected? Chapeau." In what could have been a big day for the GC shake-up, Brad says Ineos played into Tadej Pogacar's hands: "They did the job UAE should have been doing, but they don't have the leader to match him and finish it off. They have to change tactics. I'd have liked to have seen G and Richie Porte in the break, and see how that panned out.”There is no doubt who will be happiest heading into the rest day. Especially with the mountain tests ahead – with or without back-up.“Pogacar has the solo ability to do what he likes,” says Brad. “Whereas I really relied on my teammates.” Brad and Bernie agree that, for Mark Cavendish, the Green Jersey is coming home – and more stage wins could well be on their way for the Manx Missile.“Cav's got through the worst of it now, he's going to be fine,” says Brad. “I think we could see him take two more stages, with Paris.”Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Brad and Graham Willgoss look back on Stage 14 of the Tour de France, and Bauke Mollema's 40km lone attack that saw him climb to victory in the foothills of the Pyrenees."That was the most impressive race I've seen him win," says Brad. "He had a lot of work to do, and I'm surprised there weren't more attacks from behind to try and bring him back in."The Trek-Segafredo man picked his moment to take advantage of a peloton Brad believes has many riders running on fumes:"There were so many tired legs today. A lot of people are really spent now, on this Tour. The race has just been frantic – they got through 100km in the first two hours."On a day when UAE were happy for the break to go, there was some criticism as to why they wouldn't commit earlier to driving on the front. But Brad believes Yellow Jersey Tadej Pogacar's right to say other teams have got to take up the riding with Guillaume Martin (Cofidis), the day's big winner, jumping from ninth to second overall.“That's put more pressure on Ineos and EF Education First from Rigo Uran's point of view,” says Brad. “And it was either a tactical coup, or they bluffed it.”Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Bernie Eisel on a day for the history books when their old teammate Mark Cavendish equalled the great Eddy Merck's record of 34 stage wins at the Tour de France.Reflecting in the company of Graham Willgoss on Cav going deep to match The Cannibal's legendary landmark on Stage 13 of the Tour, the pair agreed the two riders can't be compared."You don't have to compare them," says Brad. "Merckx is the greatest cyclist of all time. Cav is the best British cyclist of all time, and the greatest sprinter of all time. And he's up there with Eddy Merckx in terms of tally..."Is anyone going to beat Cav's record? I don't think another sprinter will. Is anyone ever going to beat the record of Merckx and Cav as the greatest sprinter of all time and the greatest cyclist of all time?Brad and Bernie also pick the Cav stage wins they've been involved in that mean the most to them – and Brad believes his old mate isn't done just yet: "I wouldn't underestimate how well Cav is going, and it's not because other people aren't here."A tough road lies ahead, with five stages into the heart of the Pyrenees. But Bernie is sure Cav will make it through, given the strength of his Deceuninck Quick-Step team."I had to bring him through the Pyrenees on my own, with Mark Renshaw crying on the wheel!" he says. "Now he has four, five guys even, around him!"Bernie also solves the mystery of Cav's chain coming off at the finish every time.Elsewhere, there is praise for Omer Goldstein's combative day out in the breakaway – and for Simon Yates, who DNF'ed after hitting the road hard in a crash."Coming out of the Giro, your body and your brain are just like: 'How much more can you take?'" says Bernie. "Everybody has to understand: it has been the hardest first 12 days of racing we have ever seen in the Tour de France."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad and Graham Willgoss look back on Stage 12 of the Tour de France into Nîmes, when Bora-Hansgrohe's Nils Politt attacked off the front of the break to take a solo win on the day that Peter Sagan dropped out of the race.The attack, says Brad from his vantage point on the motorbike following the action, was a little bit cheeky. "Julian Alaphilippe was at his team car getting bottles and I was next to the Bora Hansgrohe car," he says. "And it was 'Go go go go go!'"But was it in the spirit of the game? "Somebody had to start attacking," says Brad. "Politt picked his moment, and he went. Sagan going home this morning liberated the team. They've had a tough Tour up until now, and they're chasing a lot... The strongest man won today." Looking ahead to another potential stage for the fast men, the pair could not avoid talking about Mark Cavendish, on 33 Tour stage victories – one shy of the all-time benchmark."Does Cav chase the record?" asks Brad. "And what's more important: winning a green jersey and winning three stages, or going for Eddy Merckx's record and potentially losing the green jersey? He's got time. That will pan out early in the morning."Elsewhere, Brad praises "class act" Luke Rowe after the Team Ineos man missed the time cut on Stage 11: "He's the first name you'd have on any Tour de France startlist. He's in the same mould as G. They're hard men, they don't give in lightly. And it's a shame to see that man leave the race."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Re-Cycle, we're riding with Eros Poli, a man famous for being the tallest rider in the peloton as well as finishing last in the Giro d'Italia, while also piloting Mario Cipollini to multiple stage wins. Then, on a sweltering day in the Tour de France, Poli went on the attack en route to Mont Ventoux. Here's the story of how some quick thinking, a little James Brown and a hot can of Fanta fired a giant to victory up and over the Beast of Provence.Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad and Graham Willgoss look back on another rip-roaring day at the Tour de France that saw AG2R-Citroën's Ben O'Connor solo to a brilliant stage win that cut Tadej Pogacar's lead on GC to just two minutes.One HC and two Category 1 climbs on the Queen Stage of the race took their toll on the peloton, decimating the field on Stage 9."The last two days, it's been hard to follow it," says Brad. "I've not seen a Tour de France like it. It was savage today, and there's not many riders who could have coped with those conditions and those temperatures like Ben O'Connor did. He did it in such style, as well."Tadel Pogacar again looked imperious, hitting the rocket boosters on the final climb and riding away from Team Ineos's Richard Carapaz. Pogacar's superiority has brought with it questions from some quarters that Brad believes are unfair."It's funny how it's always Ineos who face those questions when there's a performance like that, and people like Chris Froome after his performance on Ventoux," he says. "But they don't seem to be raised with Pogacar, and I don't think they should be raised. He's a phenomenon of the sport."One bright spot for Dave Brailsford's squad: it was a much better day for Geraint Thomas. "I'm really pleased for him," says Brad. "I don't think this race is over for G yet. It is for GC, but he can pick up a stage win the way he was going today."Brad was also impressed with Mark Cavendish and Deceuninck – Quick-Step's efforts to get Cav through what he called 'the one stage I was terrified of':"I saw him getting dropped on the first climb, and he had three or four teammates around him," says Brad. "It shows the difference that a team makes to you, committed to a cause and committed to Mark as well. And it shows he was lacking on the team front a couple of years ago, and he's back in his rightful place."Brad sums up the first week: "It's been savage, and I don't remember a Tour like it." A much-needed rest day, then – but lots to look forward to."We're on the race after that," says Brad. "So it's going to go up a level."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad and Graham Willgoss look back on another day for books as the Tour de France enters the Alps as Tadej Pogacar seizes the Yellow Jersey with what Brad calls a "sheer display of dominance".In a torrid stage of pouring rain that saw action at every turn and the peloton splattered across the road, Dylan Teuns took a solo win to make it two in two for Bahrain Victorious, with Pogacar fourth."I can't see Pogacar faltering or losing his form," says Brad. "Having said that, anything can happen in the Tour."While the 2020 winner "bounced back and stuck to 'em" to displace Mathieu van der Poel in the overall lead, GC hopefuls Geraint Thomas and Primoz Roglic were definitively dropped early on after a fierce pace was set on the first climb – and the race never let up."They went from the gun," says Brad. "This Tour has delighted us with race action. The rule book is out the window. It's like kids' racing just watching it. It's quite something."Brad also has praise for Wout van Aert's performance to remain second on GC."Wout, come on man," he says. "You've got to start looking at the overall now. There's a podium in it."Brought to you by Zwift, where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by undisputed quarantine swimming pool penalty shootout champion Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sunstroke and a bottle of wine made Abdel-Kader Zaaf a household name at the 1950 Tour after he passed out on his bike then, in a daze, rode back towards the peloton. A year later, the Algerian trailblazer finished last after launching the move that ended the grieving Fausto Coppi's bid for yellow. Felix Lowe remembers a man who blurred the lines between myth and reality, between patronising praise and casual racism.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss, and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first of our 4-stage Tour run of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe tells the story of the accidental yellow jersey. Eddy Merckx's bid to wear the Yellow Jersey from start to finish at the 1971 Tour de France was scuppered when his Molteni teammate Rini Wagtmans took the race lead by mistake on a crazy triple-split stage. Felix Lowe remembers a chaotic race at the height of Merckx Mania, when the Cannibal was pushed to his very limit by his great rival Luis Ocaña.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui for the latest podcast to review Stage 20 of the Giro.The Ineos Grenadiers once again produced an exhibition of General Classification riding on Saturday. The performance all but delivered Egan Bernal a second Grand Tour win, and left a stage that had promised fireworks, lacking in genuine GC action. That fact left Chennaoui feeling ‘empty'.Simon Yates cracked in the final few kilometres but the Team BikeExchange rider will likely finish on the podium, which Wiggins and Chennaoui agree is a great result, concluding that ultimately the Brit was beaten by the collective excellence of Ineos. In fact, Ineos have such depth that, Wiggins says, they could name a completely different team for the Tour de France and remain as strong.The pressure of team leadership is also debated given the contrasting fates of Bahrain–McLaren team-mates Damiano Caruso and Mikel Landa.Finally, the big reveal: Who will be singing what at the karaoke wrap party.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Sean ‘The King' Kelly to dissect Simon Yates' solo win on Stage 19 and its ramifications.Yates' performance all but guarantees him a podium finish prompting Kelly to posit that the Brit can apply pressure on Egan Bernal by gambling on Stage 20.However, Wiggins, who called Ineos' Giro performance near flawless, sees Bernal wearing the maglia rosa to Milan, praising his mentality. Here is what Wiggins said:“Different animals come out on the bike. Off it Bernal is very gentle, on it, he's a killer. It's a mental strength that separates the great from the good.”Elsewhere, Wiggins and Kelly discuss hierarchies within the peloton after Peter Sagan was fined for ‘intimidation' on Stage 18. The scenes that led to Sagan's sanction, it was concluded, have always happened. Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Re-Cycle, Felix Lowe turna back the clock to June 1946, just a few months after the end of World War II. A reduced field took to the start of the Giro d’Italia in Milan, with Italy divided and in turmoil.His career derailed by the War, Gino Bartali’s third victory in the Giro came 10 years after his first. But he had to battle hard to deny his former apprentice Fausto Coppi the Maglia Rosa by a margin of just 47 seconds, as their great rivalry came to a head.An epic duel between the legendary pair was just what Italy needed – but as these two men resumed their rivalry, another less renowned rider would emerge to become the unexpected hero Italy was searching for in its time of need.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest edition of the show, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Graham Willgoss are joined by Pippa York to discuss Egan Bernal's dominant display on a wet and 'mysterious' stage 16 to tighten his grip on the maglia rosa. The team look at who might be able to present an unlikely late challenge for the Colombian, what his expected victory means for Ineos Grenadiers as far as the Tour de France is concerned, as well as discussions of rivalries between teammates. Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bradley Wiggins Show returns as Brad and Graham Willgoss are joined by Eurosport presenter Orla Chennaoui.To kick things off the crew pay credit to stage winner Victor Campenaerts who Wiggins calls "the most Belgian man in the world." Wiggins speculates what might have happened if he had been involved in the crash had he not attacked early.The crash of course was the big one right at the start of the stage that wiped out a host of riders including a couple of GC contenders. Wiggins says that there are more crashes than people realise, speculating that it might be because they're so traumatic. Chennaoui added that it's rare to see races stopped and that will become more common as medical rules become stricter.The gang then discuss Giacomo Nizzolo not starting the stage and the difference in reaction to his withdrawal and Caleb Ewan's. After that, they talk about Peter Sagan's aims, whether he will stay and fight for the points jersey or focus on Tour de France prep.Plus there's some reminiscing for Brad and Orla about Giros past when Wiggins was still riding. Let's just say that transfers don't always go smoothly!After a trip down memory lane, there's a fond look at the story of Campenaerts and Team Qhubeka ASSOS, who have surprised even themselves with their performances at this Giro. Are they the most likeable team in the peloton?There's also time for a chat about recent success for Anna van der Breggen, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig and Grace Brown as well as a discussion on Van der Breggen's plans to retire after the Tokyo 2020 games regardless of how well she performs at the Olympics.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest edition of the Bradley Wiggins Show, Graham Willgoss and our knight of the realm are joined by Eurosport commentator and former rider Adam Blythe.The team discuss the brutal climbs of Monte Zoncolan that made for a fascinating Stage 14 of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Wiggins saying that it is so harsh that things happen in "slow motion."There was also praise for pink jersey wearer Egan Bernal, who Wiggins said is looking "every inch a Giro winner" after another very impressive display. Wiggins also doubled down on saying that Ineos Grenadiers are favourites to win all three Grand Tours with Bernal looking strong for the Giro and Vuelta as well as having both Geraint Thomas and Tao Geoghegan Hart at the Tour de France. Blythe pointed out that Ineos are "packed full of people who can win a Grand Tour" with Richard Carapaz and Richie Porte, as well as Adam Yates, Luke Rowe and Tom Pidcock.Lastly, the team discuss the issues going on at Deceuninck - Quick-Step and there is sympathy for the situation that Joao Almeida currently finds himself in. Both Blythe and Wiggins question some of the DQS tactics but remained convinced that Evenepoel will "be a great champion one day" especially now he's got that Pizza Hut endorsement deal!Stay tuned to the end to find out which mountain Brad and Adam would have wanted to win on if they had the choice.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s rightly gone down as one of the most legendary stages in the Giro d’Italia: when the race hit Tuscany’s Strade Bianche amid a deluge of rain turning the usually dusty affair into a mud slick.Stage 7 of the 2010 Corsa Rosa, saw world champion, Cadel Evans prove too powerful for Alexandre Vinokourov, as the Australian called on all his strengths to come away with the win.“That win really stands out as one of my favourite victories because it really encapsulated everything about me as a rider – my career, my mountain bike background, the preparation of equipment down to the Paris-Roubaix wheels I used. It really encapsulated my team, how I was as a rider, and everything”.Felix Lowe recalls a chaotic day’s racing and conditions so grim, you could barely tell one rider from the next. Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of the most eagerly anticipated stage of the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Sir Bradley Wiggins and Graham Willgoss reminisce about the last time the race climbed the Strade Bianche roads to Montalcino in 2010. Cadel Evans famously won that day, and in the first time the pair have spoken since they raced, Brad exclusively speaks to the man who famously crossed the line first in the muddied rainbow jersey. Brad, who, having crashed out with a broken collarbone, watched Cadel win the Tour in 2011 at home admits to becoming obsessed with beating the Australian when they went head-to-head in France in 2012. “Cadel got me out of bed in the morning”. Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast. The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui for the latest podcast.The announcement of a women's Tour de France is discussed in depth. Chennaoui cautions that the women's Tour de France needs to be done properly for it to be a success and praises the depth and strength of the current women's calendar, adding that women's cycling doesn't need a saviour. Elsewhere, the merits of the GC contenders are debated after Egan Bernal took pink on Stage 9. Simon Yates, the overwhelming favourite coming into the Giro, has underwhelmed but Brad, Orla and Graham conclude that the GC is wide open.Jonathan Vaughters is also the recipient of warm praise and the varying career paths of Simon Carr and Hugh Carthy are examined. Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Adam Blythe to discuss the major talking points after Stage 8 of the Giro.Can Remco Evenepoel push on to win the whole thing? Will Egan Bernal's back hold out for a three-week stage race? And how much has Simon Yates learned from his Giro heartbreak in 2018?Wiggins and Blythe expect the Ineos Grenadiers to go on the offensive on Stage 9, with the ‘unbelievable' Filippo Ganna likely front and centre of any move.Elsewhere, Wiggins reserves special praise for ‘rock star' Fernando Gaviria and has the Cofidis curse been lifted after Victor Lafay's Stage 8 win?Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luxembourg climber Charly Gaul braved blizzards and frozen temperatures on Monte Bondone to win Stage 20 of the 1956 Giro. By doing so, the ‘Angel of the Mountains’ overturned a seemingly impossible deficit to take a heavenly overall victory as his rivals gave up or hitched a lift to the summit. In the latest episode of Re-Cycle, we recall one of the Corsa Rosa’s most extreme stages...Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. Sponsored by Zwift, where Fun is Fast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is joined by Graham Willgoss and Sean ‘The King' Kelly to unpick Tim Merlier's win on Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia and much more with a heap of big news dropping in cycling.Sam Bennett is a “superstar of the sport” and the trio unpack the news he will move on from Deceuninck–Quick-Step at the end of the season, along with Joao Almeida.What about Peter Sagan? Could the superstar be set for a big transfer to DQS? We also cover Ethan Hayter's incredible showing at the Volta ao Algarve.Plus, ever wondered how Brad's move to Team Sky happened and how Sir Dave Brailsford signed his men? He tells all…Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back! Sir Bradley Wiggins returns with Graham Willgoss and Orla Chennaoui to react to all the action from the start of the Giro d'Italia, where Filippo Ganna dominated the opening stage, and much more.Can Simon Yates finally triumph at the Giro? Brad and Orla believe the Brit thoroughly deserves to and has unfinished business.Plus some sensational stories from Brad's racing experiences and tales featuring the likes of Mark Cavendish and Mario Cipollini.Oh, and Brad also pays tribute to the recent performances from his former charge, Tom Pidcock, who he believes can win the Tour de France one day.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part Two of a Cipollini two-parter. As Mario Cipollini moved towards retirement, his flaws were amplified, his words were heard differently and his true nature became clear."In the pantheon of Giro greats – the names that have really shaped the history of the event – he wasn’t fit to shine their shoes".Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part One of a Cipollini two-parter. Alfredo Binda’s record of 41 stage wins in the Giro d’Italia stood for 70 years, until Mario Cipollini went one better. With his wavy blonde locks, bulging biceps, and a penchant for an eye-catching skinsuit, Super Mario was as ruthless as he was fast. Cipo made headlines and Giro history – but few friends during his controversial and colourful career.Felix Lowe not only documents the incredible run that saw 'Mousselini' reign supreme but pits him against Binda: a man who on the surface was a cold and detached champion, a man who had about as much in common with the charismatic Cipollini as a smooth Barolo to Grappa. One was a champion vintage to savour long on the lips, another a coarse digestif enjoyed – if that’s the word – at the very end of a meal, something that came and went in a matter of seconds. And, once it hit the spot, it left behind a bitter aftertaste.Part Two will be released as the Giro peloton hits the streets of Turin on Saturday the 8th of May, where Felix delves into the murky world of Cipo's retirement.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For 10 days in the spring of 2011, Philippe Gilbert was invincible. Having won Brabantse Pijl, the Amstel Gold Race and La Fleche Wallone, he held his arms aloft in Liege at the race most dear to his heart. A decade on, Felix Lowe recalls a mesmerising run on home roads with the brilliant Belgian.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss caught up with fan favourite Magnus Backstedt last week to talk all things Paris-Roubaix, but specifically his epic win in 2004.In the absence of the Monument, which has been postponed to October 3rd, we bring you a bonus episode of Re-Cycle, Eurosport's Cycling History podcast.The Bradley Wiggins Show returns on the 19th of April.Swedish powerhouse Magnus Backstedt felt so strong going toe-to-toe with Johan Museeuw in the Hell of the North, he even questioned whether there was a chain on his bike. Felix Lowe recalls the Lion of Flanders' last major race, when a flat tyre stopped him sprinting for a record-equalling victory.Re-Cycle is narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. This episode was edited by Ola Fisayo.Please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is back with Graham Willgoss to discuss a fantastic week of cycling as the Volta a Catalunya saw Ineos storm to victory (just as Brad predicted last week), while Gent–Wevelgem didn't fail to deliver.The pair are joined by… Is it a teenage pirate? Is it Damon Hill? Is it a magician? No, it's a goatee-sporting Matt Stephens who brings incredible insight as ever.The trio discuss the new favourite for Flanders, Peter Sagan, Adam Yates shining in Ineos colours and Matt explains why Mathieu van der Poel won't fit in at a team like Jumbo or Ineos.The E3 Saxo Bank Classic, Brugge-De Panne and Coppi Bartali are covered as Mark Cavendish donned a leaders jersey for the first time in four years.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins returns with his trusty sidekick, Graham Willgoss for our first episode of the 2021 season to dissect all the action at Strade Bianche, as well as catch-up on all the news since our last show.The pair are joined by broadcaster, Laura Winter to reflect on the utter dominance of Dutch duo Mathieu van der Poel and Chantal van den Broek-Blaak in Tuscany, and debate the controversy surrounding the prize money.There's also a special interview with Israel Start-Up Nation's newest DS, Cherie Pridham.Brought to you by Zwift where fun is fast.The Bradley Wiggins Show is Produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marco Pantani's swashbuckling victory at Madonna di Campiglio in the 1999 Giro d'Italia should have been his crowning moment. Instead, the Italian was kicked out of the race while wearing the Maglia Rosa, ending the defence of his title and sending his career into freefall.Brad shares his memories of 'Il Parata' as we take a look back at the Italian legend's tragic turning point with another episode of Re-Cycle, written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton.You can find and subscribe to Re-Cycle in the very same app you're using right now.Sir Brad will be back with the Bradley Wiggins Show very soon, so subscribe to make sure it pops up in your feed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss to break down a quite stunning performance from his protégé, Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart, as he produced the biggest ride of his career so far to win Stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday and announce himself as a serious contender.Brad believes the 25-year-old has come of age at this Grand Tour and lauds the Brit's attitude and talent. He also makes it clear that he thinks his former team-mate Geraint Thomas would have triumphed in Italy had it not been for his unfortunate injury.Meanwhile, Brad and Graham give their reactions after two of the biggest talents in cycling duked it out for Tour of Flanders glory on Sunday as Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin Fenix) beat rival Wout van Aert (Jumbo Visma) in an amazing finish.Finally, the great Sean Kelly joins the guys to help preview the Vuelta a España. They give their predictions and wonder how the sport will cope with having two Grand Tours on at the same time. Does Chris Froome have a chance to triumph? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Pippa York in the latest episode of The Bradley Wiggins Show. Pippa discusses her extraordinary career in both racing and coaching; explains the four key building-blocks of a world-class cyclist (and how she knew that Bradley had all four); and opens up on the mental strain and positive impact of her experience of transitioning. Brad, Pippa and Graham Willgoss also discuss the future of Mark Cavendish after the Manxman hinted that he could be on the verge of retirement from the sport during a tearful interview at Gent-Wevelgem. Could Dave Brailsford and Ineos Grenadiers offer the 30-time Tour de France stage winner a lifeline?The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss as Julian Alaphilippe was brought back down to earth with a bang in a thrilling finale at Liege-Bastogne-Liege as Primoz Roglic profited from the Frenchman's bravado.While Lizzie Deignan raced on instinct to secure an impressive win in the Women's race, proving once and for all to Brad that she should be awarded Sports Personality of the Year.While the Giro d'Italia looks set to be one of the best in living memory.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss and Brian Smith to dissect the first stage of the Giro d'Italia, with the trio concluding that Ineos Grenadiers look a team transformed following their struggles at the Tour de France. Filippo Ganna looked almost unbeatable, says Brad, as he took the spoils on a 15.1-km individual time trial while Geraint Thomas put time into his rivals on an excellent first stage of the Giro for the British-based team. Both Wiggins and Smith say Thomas - backed up by what they call a brilliant, well-balanced team - looks the outright favourite for the Maglia Rosa. There is also a look back at the UCI World Championships, and how some riders used the Tour as a tune-up event for the rainbow jersey battle. Brad ponders whether the Great Britain set up needs a shake up after questions are raised over the tactics that led to Lizzie Deignan's sixth-place finish. Elsewhere, Mathieu van der Poel's exploits at the BinckBank Tour could see him miss Sunday's Liege Bastogne Liege, with Brad asking whether cycling expects too much of the Dutch superstar after his long-range attack on Saturday. The pod closes with Brad, Brian and Graham lamenting the behaviour of Quinn Simmons who was suspended by Trek-Segafredo last week for what the team called ‘divisive and incendiary' statements on social media.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the (brief) break between Grand Tours, and after a thrilling Tour de France, we wanted to bring Eurosport's cycling history podcast, Re-Cycle, back to your attention....Few Tour de France stages have caught the imagination quite like the day Lance Armstrong crashed on Luz Ardiden before fighting back for victory. We rewind to 2003 and the extraordinary centenary Tour tussle between Armstrong and Jan Ullrich.Re-Cycle is written by Felix Lowe, narrated by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. If you enjoyed this episode, search 'Re-Cycle' on your podcast platform of choice, or click here: https://podfollow.com/re-cycleBrad and the team will be back for the Giro, not long to wait... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ineos Grenadiers finally have something to be happy about with a maiden Grand Tour stage win for Poland's Michal Kwiatkowski ahead of teammate Richard Carapaz on the third and final day in the Alps.Brad, who is again joined by Graham Willgoss, reacts to the Ineos celebrations and also gives a strong response to Jumbo-Visma boss Richard Plugge telling Eurosport's Orla Chennaoui he is '90-95% sure Primoz Roglic will win this Tour'.But it is Wout van Aert who really excites Brad, and he believes the Belgian superstar can win a Tour de France title of his own who is a hot property in cycling that many teams would like to lure away. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss at a different pub today to take in the drama of the Queen Stage as Miguel Angel Lopez climbed to a stunning victory on the Col de la Loze in the Alps.Primoz Roglic finished second to extend his overall lead in the general classification, with third-place Tadej Pogacar settling for the polka dot jersey, and the guys believe it would be a deserved Tour triumph for Jumbo-Visma.But it is the strange situation at Ineos which really gets Brad going as he reflects on the apparent dysfunction under Dave Brailsford this season. He believes they quite simply have too many chiefs at the moment, and clearly not all is well at the team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss at the pub to chew over Stage 14 of the Tour de France as the inspired Soren Kragh Andersen won his first stage to continue a brilliant week for Team Sunweb, while Primoz Roglic retained the race lead.Peter Sagan has come back fighting since his relegation earlier in the Tour and Brad says he has ignited the race with his battling spirit. Will the battle for the green jersey go down to the wire? He thinks it will.Brad believes the upcoming stages will suit Egan Bernal, so can he launch a famous recovery to overhaul Roglic and Jumbo-Visma? He thinks it is shaping up to be a vintage finale of the Tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad is joined by Graham Willgoss to reflect on a classic Tour de France stage in the volcanic countryside which saw Romain Bardet and Guillaume Martin crash out of the top 10 after a day to forget for the host nation.Time is now running out quickly for the Ineos Grenadiers, Brad believes, with Egan Bernal showing the first signs of cracking under pressure while Jumbo-Visma continue to look dominant. But Bernal is not out of it, and Brad picks out a few reasons why he should not be completely discounted just yet.Elsewhere, Simon Yates and Geraint Thomas have been producing some promising performances at Tirreno-Adriatico in what could bode very well for the upcoming Giro d'Italia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Wiggins and host Graham Willgoss are joined by GCN's Dan Lloyd and fan favourite, Matt Stephens.There are unfortunately more crashes to discuss after Il Lombardia favourite Remco Evenepoel crashed off a bridge, while Maximilian Schachmann was taken out by a public car on the race route. However, Matt comes to the defence of the race organisers.There's more on Fabio Jakobsen's recovery and Brad tells of his correspondence with Dylan Groenewegen this week, and how much his support means to the Dutch rider.The team cover every aspect of The Criterium du Dauphine, including Jumbo Visma's ‘crazy' depth, Ineos' disappointing showing and Julian Alaphilippe's unlikely Grand Tour future.The guys also tackle the harsh truths on the fragility of the 2020 cycling season.The Bradley Wiggins Show is produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Wiggins and Graham Willgoss are joined by cycling presenter, broadcaster and commentator Laura Winter.The Dylan Groenewegen and Fabio Jakobsen crash is analysed with sprinting tactics, the UCI and the Tour of Poland organisers all coming into the crosshairs of Brad and the team.Cycling's other major talking points are discussed, including: Have Jumbo-Visma overtaken Team Ineos as the GC powerhouse of the sport? Can Chris Froome's fairytale comeback materialise? Is the Egan Bernal and Primoz Roglic rivalry the future of cycling's GC battles? And is Annemiek van Vleuten's dominance of women's cycling a good or bad thing?Be sure to follow Laura Winter on Twitter @lauracwinterThe Bradley Wiggins Show is presented by Graham Willgoss and produced by Pete Burton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Wiggins, Adam Blythe and Graham Willgoss ask if Coronavirus has called time on the 2020 racing calendar and put themselves in the shoes of a pro with no goal to train for. Plus: why Mark Cavendish deserves a final crack at Olympic gold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad, Matt Stephens and Graham Willgoss start the pod's new season reflecting on how the coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the peloton and what it means for the remainder of the campaign.The trio also pay tribute to Nicolas Portal and review an explosive Paris-Nice. Plus: a question for Brad from a celeb in a different sort of Lycra. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brad, Adam Blythe, Matt Stephens and Graham Willgoss sum up an epic week at the World Championships in Yorkshire with dramatic victories for Mads Pedersen and Annemiek van Vleuten, remember Cav's best and worst days chasing the Rainbow Jersey and affirm Froome's right to privacy as he prepares to return from injury. Plus: Brad takes questions from our live audience. Dane of the Day? There can be only one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss and Bradley Wiggins are joined by special guest Steve Cummings for in-depth preview of the 92nd Road World Championships in Yorkshire. Elsewhere, Brad reveals a special nickname for Sir Dave Brailsford and also explains why he decided to destroy his knighthood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a gutsy Sepp Kuss victory at La Vuelta, Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Magnus Backstedt and Rob Hatch make Jumbo-Visma the squad to challenge Team Ineos in 2020. Plus: a look back at the season's biggest moments, UCI World Championships predictions, riffing on Paris-Roubaix, the Dane of the Day and a heavyweight Ask Brad from Anthony Joshua. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Bradley Wiggins and Adam Blythe review a rain soaked Stage 9 of La Vuelta where Nairo Quintana regained the red jersey following Tadej Pogacar's impressive victory. Elsewhere, the futures of Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish are discussed, plus another Ask Brad and a very special edition of Dane of the Day featuring Fabian Cancellara. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Orla Chennaoui and Dan Lloyd salute Richard Carapaz after the Movistar rider mastered the Giro, hail Vincenzo Nibali's longevity and evaluate Simon Yates' struggles.  Plus, Brad backs Chris Froome to claim a fifth Tour de France and Adam Blythe's dress sense gets another honourable mention. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sir Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Orla Chennaoui and Adam Blythe on mastering the mentality needed for Giro d'Italia success, why Simon Yates, Vincenzo Nibali and Primoz Roglic will take the battle for the Maglia Rosa all the way to Verona, the team stick two fingers up to Twitter Trolls, plus Brad tells Victor Campenaerts it's okay to demand more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Simon Gerrans, Orla Chennaoui and Brian Smith react to a disastrous day for Simon Yates at the Giro d'Italia, explain why Tom Dumoulin would be perfect at Team Ineos and tell their favourite rest day stories.Plus, a special interview with US cycling legend Andy Hampsten and Brad answers an alternative question from fan of the show and British star Tao Geoghegan Hart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bradley Wiggins, Graham Willgoss, Simon Gerrans and Orla Chennaoui dissect the early drama at the 2019 Giro d'Italia and react to the shock news of Marcel Kittel taking a break from racing. Also on the podcast, Sir Brad answers questions from Eurosport snooker legends Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White and the team tell some of their favourite stories from the Giro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Bradley Wiggins and Adam Blythe react to Victor Campenaerts becoming the new Hour Record holder and also ponder and predict as to who could now mount a serious challenge to the Belgian's crown.Elsewhere, Mathieu van der Poel's bright future is discussed after his stunning victory in the Amstel Gold Race, Annemiek van Vleuten stops by for a chat following her runners-up finish in the women's edition plus there's a look at Rod Ellingworth's departure from Team Sky and a possible return to form for Mark Cavendish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Sean Kelly and Matt Stephens join Sir Brad to discuss Chris Froome's claims that his former leader at Team Sky couldn't be ‘trusted' in the 2012 Tour de France.There's also a look back at another enthralling edition of Paris-Roubaix, as well as a preview of Victor Campenaerts' Hour Record attempt and with the start of the Giro d'Italia less than a month away, the panel predict who they think will be victorious in this year's Grand Tours. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Bradley Wiggins and Simon Gerrans select the ‘Ultimate Rider' – comprising of their all-time favourite GC rider, sprinter, climber and domestique.Elsewhere, Brad and Simon reflect on their time together at Team Sky and discuss another one of their former teammates, Peter Kennaugh, while there's also a look back at Alberto Bettiol's fantastic finish at the Tour of Flanders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Bradley Wiggins and Matt Stephens discuss whether a fifth Tour de France title is still a realistic possibility for Chris Froome after the British rider's latest setback at the Volta a Catalunya.There's also reaction to Deceuninck – Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere's fat shaming comments, a chat with South African road champion Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and Brad & Matt also reminisce about their brief spell as teammates on the Linda McCartney Pro Cycling Team in 2001. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Team Sky's budget set to increase under new sponsor Ineos, Graham Willgoss, Bradley Wiggins and Magnus Backstedt discuss whether a salary cap would work within professional cycling.There's also a look back at a magnificent win for Julian Alaphilippe at Milan-San Remo as well as cobbled Classics chat and an insight in to what retired life is really like. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Graham Willgoss, Adam Blythe and Bradley Wiggins discuss a positive week for Team Sky both on and off the bike, whether 2019 will yield even more success for British cycling and there's also reaction to Victor Campenaerts' attempt to beat Brad's Hour Record in Mexico next month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.