Podcast appearances and mentions of mike tomalaris

In this special episode of The Domestiques, Mike Tomalaris speaks candidly with the CEO of Bicycle NSW, Peter McLean to discuss the issue of e-bikes.While the growth of the pedal assisted two wheelers are encouraged it's the rapid rise of the illegal machines that is of great concern.The e-bike revolution is a national hot topic. Are they a scourge on society or does the electric powered machine actually provide some benefits?

Imagine jumping on a bike and facing the daunting task of racing the two wheeler across the United States facing all the natural elements and obstacles in the shortest possible time.Not only has Allan Jefferson completed the task, he conquered the most challenging ultra-endurance event in 2022 - Race Across America (RAAM).Mike Tomalaris travelled to Townsville for the world premiere of a documentary which features Allan's attempt in for a second individual overall RAAM victory.Listen to the 1-on-1 interview on a fascinating man who won't take no for an answer in everything he has achieved - on a bike and life in general.

Mike Tomalaris spent a weekend with the voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, at his home in England.Use the code domestiques for 20% OFF at Black Sheep.

Christophe Mallet, Dave McKenzie welcome Mike Tomalaris to debrief the best finish of a Tour de France since 1989.

Richie Porte joins Mike Tomalaris and Christophe Mallet to discuss the year that was, his podium finish at the Tour de France, Australian cycling and what we can expect from him at Team Ineos in 2021.

Australian Cycling Guru, Mike Tomalaris, joined Jason Dasey on 4BC Drive to take you through all the details as cyclists are set to hit the roads of the River City for the 2024 'Tour de Brisbane'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Simon Hughes, Hamish Hartlett, Brodie Smith, Mike Tomalaris, Eleanor Cardwell & Natalie Von Bertouch, Terry McAuliffeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(0:00) Show Opener – Nathan Lyon's calf injury, Vossy questions Ben Hunt's effort and Steve Smith continues to break records   (20:45) - Damien Kelly on Shohei Ohtani   (29:31) - Michelle Bishop's 6.45 sports update   (33:25) - Show wrap   (34:38) - The Back Page with David Riccio   (54:01) - Mitch Ebeyer from Sportsbet   (57:07) - Mike Tomalaris   (1:08:17) - Michelle Bishop's 7.45 sports update   (1:11:56) - Second Hour Wrap   (1:12:44) - Former Australian Cricket captain Tim Paine  (1:33:25) - Extended Warnie chat   (1:35:29) - Calls & Texts   (1:43:31) - Michelle Bishop's 8.45 sports update   (1:48:44) - Show Wrap   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Tour de France will get underway shortly and Mike Tomalaris previews which riders are likely to take out the top gong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of TGU podcast host Frank Risorto speaks with Australian broadcasting legend, ex-football commentator and cycling reporter and presenter Mike Tomalaris. Frank sits down with Mike to discuss his early days working in journalism, commentating at Australian National Soccer League games and his start on Australian TV, his transition to working in cycling, the benefits of cycling both physically and mentally, working at every Tour De France since the mid 90s' and at multiple FIFA World Cups, how the two sports differ in analysis and coverage, mental health and his charity work and much more. **Please don't forget to follow, share and rate and review the podcast. It all helps to spread the word of the podcast and is greatly appreciated.** Enjoy the conversation and enjoy your Calcio! You can find Frank on Twitter at @SerieA_Aust. You can find Mike on Twitter at @miketomalaris, his Sydney to Surfers Youth off the Streets charity and @YOTSAustralia. You can find The Gentleman Ultra on Twitter @GentlemanUltra and at https://gentlemanultra.com

Is Council about to move the Council Chambers to another location?  Does the latest building summary show an improvement in the number of applications being approved by Council?  With the Rural Fire Service called in to action this week, how does Council fit in to the big picture?  How much did Pioneer Park receiving in flood repair funding?  Planning continues for the latest housing precinct in Dubbo.  Real Estate Agents will soon be selling blocks of land in Keswick Estate.  Councils working together in the CWO Renewable Energy Zone.  Mike Tomalaris drops in to Dubbo as part of the Mental Wheels tour.  Is the Paul Ramsay Foundation about to have a presence in Dubbo?  Limerick of the Week. 

The Domestiques are back, and back with a bang. Matilda Raynolds, Mike Tomalaris and Lee "Hollywood" Turner digest the action from Stage 1 of the Women's Tour Down Under from Glenelg to Aldinga, and an incredible showing by some of the future stars of the peloton. It's not all a love fest, however, as the team gets stuck into the organisers and the riders. So much more to start the 2023 calendar year of Professional Cycling. The Domestiques are proudly supported by Honan Insurance Group and Black Sheep Cycling.

Words cannot really describe what we saw this weekend. Tommo, Hollywood and Tils certainly have a crack at honouring an incredible week that was. The 2022 World Championships will be remembered for a long-time to come. Find all episodes and more at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

Sophie Smith is a renowned Australian cycling journalist, author, reporter and television presenter. She is best known for her on the ground TV coverage and written journalism for major Australian and UK mastheads having covered the Tour de France 9 times. Now a freelance journalist, Sophie is on the ground in Wollongong and takes us behind the scenes of press conferences, following the event with a TV producer in tow, and we all throw our top contenders into the ring of who will take out the mens and womens rainbow jerseys this weekend. Find all episodes and more at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

We are joined today by a legend of Australian Cycling, Henk Vogels in one of the most amazing interviews we have done to date. Henk spent 13 years in Europe racing on the Pro Tour, rode in the Tour de France twice, and represented Australia at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. He now looks after some of Australia's hottest young talents at ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast and the Australian Cycling Academy. In this interview, Henk details the work that teams like ARA and Inform TMX Make are doing with the void left by the once formidable AIS. It truly is a golden age of U23 cycling in Australia, but it's come down to the legends like Henk Vogels, Matt Wilson and Ben Kirsten that are willing to put back in the sport. Take a listen today and celebrate legends like Henk Vogels. Find all episodes and more at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

Day Two of Worlds in Wollongong is done, and we are joined by special guest Luke Plapp. Yesterday was the U23 Men and the race against the clock in the Individual Time Trial. A day after compatriot Tobias Foss won the Elite Men's ITT, Søren Wærenskjold claimed another gold for Norway. The recent stage winner of the Tour de l'Avenir finished ahead of Alec Segaert, and Leo Hayter. On today's episode, the crew and Plappy review all the action, talk about Luke's first year with Ineos Grenadiers, and why he'll be climbing Killamanjaro in a few weeks. That, plus so much more. Find all episodes and more at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

One of the biggest weeks in cycling is here, and it's on our shores. From Sunday 18th to 25th September, the world's best cyclists will be racing in Wollongong for a shot at the rainbow stripes, and The Domestiques crew are there to cover it. Today, we welcome Michael ‘Bling' Matthews to help us review Grace Brown's AMAZING podium ride in the Women's ITT, and preview the week ahead. This, and so much more, on the latest episode of The Domestiques. Find all episodes and more at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

The team recap Stage 2 and 3 of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift and talks to special guest, semi-retired ex-pro rider and Zwift Social Media Manager Carlee Taylor. Matilda kicks off by highlighting Hollywood's hosting reliability being that of a Movistar rider as he drops out at the start, then as he comes back the ladies get stuck into discussing the uplifting halo effect of the TdFF and all of the media coverage for the future of women's cycling, through to crash controversies, “riders out there riding like they're an avatar on Zwift” as well as Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig's raw and emotional post stage win interview. It's all covered in this episode of The Domestiques. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepc... Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/jo... Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildarayn... Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ https://Blacksheepcycling.cc

Steve Price speaks to cycling expert Mike Tomalaris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another jam-packed episode today. The Domestiques wrap up today's stage into Saint-Étienne, as Mads Pedersen grabs the honours, adding another feather to his illustrious palmarès. Caleb Ewan hits the deck again, and the battle between the Pog and Vingegaard simmers before we hit the Pyrenees. The team also welcomes special guest, Patrick Jonker, ex-US Postal (Lance Artmstrong era), ONCE, and Rabobank. Pat has one of the most illustrations careers of any Australian Professional Cyclists, and he details what it was like to ride during the dark ages of the late 90s, early noughties. Oh - and we found Hollywood. He's alive, and looking as beautiful as ever. That - and so much more - on today's episode. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepcycling/ Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ https://Blacksheepcycling.cc

Steve Price speaks to cycling expert Mike Tomalaris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this new episode of The Domestiques It's Bastille Day, July 14th and Lee ‘Hollywood' has gone missing, undoubtedly off partying somewhere with his shirt off. Mike and Matilda pedal full steam ahead into all the action laid down on the 9% Col du Granon finish of the Tour de France's Stage 11. Pogacar cracks on the way up and Matilda reminds us that stage winner (SPOILER ALERT) Vingegaard was her pick for the tour. 18,000m of climbing has already been done but there's still a long way with 27,000m to come. Speaking of climbing, today's guest Neve Bradbury is a lady quickly ascending the ranking of the women's pro circuit. Neve, who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam Canyon–SRAM was the highest ranked Australian at the recent Giro Donne coming in at an impressive 10th. Neve talks to our hosts about the Donne, her meteroic career thus far from winning the 2020 Zwift Academy at just 18 and her words of wisdom for those Aussie riders wanting to follow in her footsteps to the pro tour. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepcycling/ Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ https://Blacksheepcycling.cc

It's another rest day on the Tour de France today and the question on everyone's lips is who will make it through the PCR tests? On this episode hosts Mike, Matilda and Lee talk about their predictions for the climbs ahead and sit down with Bikestyle Tours' Adam Gill who has been running cycling holidays following races like the Tour de France for over 25 years. Though of course not the last few during Covid. The team touch on the effects of Covid on this year's tour, what it's like being where the action is, rider hazards in form of spectators and even the up coming Tour Down Under. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepcycling/ Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ https://Blacksheepcycling.cc

Black Sheep Cycling presents The Domestiques. The first stage of the tour returns to the motherland and already it's all off to a flying start - or so it looked with the man in yellow flapping his wings over the finish line. The 171.5km coastal action between Dunkerque and Calais of Stage 4 sent a bolt of excitement through our hosts Mike, Lee and Matilda for what's to come on this tour. ‘Champagne cycling,' as Lee called it-looking like he'd had a few himself. The team calls up veteran tour photographer Beardy McBeard to talk through the majesty of chasing the action each day, the logistics of racing around the course ahead of the peloton and one of his worst days on the tour. For all the aspiring photographers out there or anyone who's ever wondered what the rivalry of the media scrum is like, this is the juicy episode for you. That, and so much more to devour on this episode of ‘The Domestiques'. Bon Appétit. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: https://Blacksheepcycling.cc https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepcycling/ Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up at https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ https://Blacksheepcycling.cc

It's the Tour's first rest day, but The Domestiques (not ‘Domestics') aren't resting. In today's episode we wrap up the first few days of the tour, and then get stuck into all things Giro Donne. There was huge shakeup that happened in the Emilia Romagna region overnight. Let's just say that the crew concludes that Annemiek van Vleuten is the greatest cyclist of all time. There - you have it. Spoiler. We then welcome the legendary Allan Jefferson as our special guest. For those that don't know, Allan has just won the Race Across America (RAAM). 5000 kilometres - 10 days and 15 minutes - all on about 1hours sleep per night. From saddle sores to hallucinations. This interview is a special one, and if you love cycling, you can't miss it. All this audio goodness, for free, right into your ears. Enjoy. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: Blacksheepcycling.cc @blacksheepcycling Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up [https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us] Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/ http://Blacksheepcycling.cc

We're well and truly rolling now at ‘The Domestiques'. After the Prologue in Copenhagen, Stage 2 of the Tour de France remained in Denmark from Roskilde to Nybord. A flat 200k for the sprinters. Mike, Lee and Matilda unpack the days racing, as Fabio Jakobsen took the honours, and the hearts, of our crew following his life-threatening crash two years ago. Second on the line was Wout van Aert, who took the yellow jersey for the first time in his career. ‘The Domestiques' also welcomed Gabriel Gaté to the show. For our International listeners, Gabriel has been a feature on Tour de France broadcasts in Australia for decades. Gabriel teaches us how to say our name ‘The Domestiques' correctly, and becomes our 3rd host as Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner stays true to reputation and drops off midway through recording, most likely to continue his Mykonos bender. That, and so much more, on this episode of ‘The Domestiques'. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: Blacksheepcycling.cc @blacksheepcycling Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up [https://blacksheepcycling.cc/pages/join-us] Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

Mike, Lee and Matilda introduce the NEW The Domestiques Podcast presented by Black Sheep Cycling and serve up a taste of the tour coverage to come. Mike kicks off with an intro to your hosts and a quick look at this year's start location of Copenhagen. The team discuss the main contenders for 2022 & those that were sidelined with hints at the potential dynasty of Pogačar, Caleb Ewan's lack of support and a stacked lineup of Jumbo Visma versus UAE and its star rider. The conversation turns to sponsorship, team names and Lee's man-crush on Wout Van Aert. It's all been packed into this inaugural episode - stay tuned as we bring you more from the 2022 Tour de France over the coming weeks. Find all episodes and more, throughout the tour, at: Blacksheepcycling.cc @blacksheepcycling Black Sheep Insiders - Sign up Your hosts: Mike Tomalaris - https://www.instagram.com/miketomalaris/ Matilda Raynolds - https://www.instagram.com/matildaraynolds/ Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner - https://www.instagram.com/_leeturner/

Presented by Australia's premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep Cycling, The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage of the 2022 Tour de France. Hosted by the voice of Australian Cycling, Mike Tomalaris brings more than 30 years of TdF experience at SBS Sports alongside cycling personality Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner and formidable pro Matilda Raynolds. Together they make up The Domestiques, bringing you in-depth analysis of the tour, never before heard stories from within the peloton and interviews with the riders and teams that bring the tour together.

Lee ‘Hollywood' Turner and Mike Tomalaris join Bicycling Australia Editor Nat Bromhead to discuss Lee's recent column titled ‘10 Bunch Habits That Piss Me Off' …. Lee & Mike get wound up here! It's classic listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever lost a loved one's attention to late nights of hill climbs at the Tour de France? Maybe you've slipped on the lycra yourself and taken to the bikeways of Australia. For more than three decades, Mike Tomalaris was the voice of cycling in this country. In the Drawing Room, Mike opens up about his route to the race and life after SBS.

Have you ever lost a loved one's attention to late nights of hill climbs at the Tour de France? Maybe you've slipped on the lycra yourself and taken to the bikeways of Australia. For more than three decades, Mike Tomalaris was the voice of cycling in this country. In the Drawing Room, Mike opens up about his route to the race and life after SBS.

Mike Tomalaris joins us on the BA podcast - the veteran SBS journalist and Tour de France anchor tells us about his shock departure from the network, what's next, and about new opportunities that have opened up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George & Josh chat to Western United's General Manager of Football Mal Impiombato, and legendary broadcaster Mike Tomalaris.

Legendary former SBS broadcaster Mike Tomalaris joins George & Josh for a trip down memory lane, through his journey covering both football and cycling, and tells us what his plans are for his next move.

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In the last episode for the year 2020, Richie Porte is our special Guest. Together with Mike Tomalaris, Christophe speaks to him about what a year that was, for himself, for Aussie Cycling, and what we can expect in 2021 for him at Ineos. 

Mike Tomalaris is the voice of sport for SBS and the annual host of the world's biggest cycling race the Tour de France. In this episode of On The Record I discover his love of cycling, his frosty relationship with drug cheat Lance Armstrong and his proudest moment as Cadel Evans won in Paris.

Joining me today is one of Australia's most iconic sports commentators - Mike Tomalaris. With 25 years of experience calling the Tour de France, Mike has become synonymous with Australian cycling and it was a pleasure to chat with him. We discuss it all, from the humble beginnings at his first tour to the powerhouse team at SBS including Robbie McEwen, Bridie O'Donnell & David McKenzie. Mike discusses cycling's checkered past and the era of doping and how that has impacted the sport today. Most importantly, we share our mutual admiration for Julian Alaphilippe... my favourite in the peloton.As always, the focus of the episode is on exploring issues of mental health and what an amazing guest to discuss it with. Mike has done some amazing work to increase awareness of mental health in Australia with foundations like the Black Dog Institute & the 6 Minute Challenge.I can't thank Mike enough for giving up some of his time, this was an amazing episode and I hope you enjoy it.https://6minutechallenge.org/

Joining me today is one of Australia's most iconic sports commentators - Mike Tomalaris. With 25 years of experience calling the Tour de France, Mike has become synonymous with Australian cycling and it was a pleasure to chat with him. We discuss it all, from the humble beginnings at his first tour to the powerhouse team at SBS including Robbie McEwen, Bridie O'Donnell & David McKenzie. Mike discusses cycling's checkered past and the era of doping and how that has impacted the sport today. Most importantly, we share our mutual admiration for Julian Alaphilippe... my favourite in the peloton.As always, the focus of the episode is on exploring issues of mental health and what an amazing guest to discuss it with. Mike has done some amazing work to increase awareness of mental health in Australia with foundations like the Black Dog Institute & the 6 Minute Challenge.I can't thank Mike enough for giving up some of his time, this was an amazing episode and I hope you enjoy it.https://6minutechallenge.org/

Christophe Mallet, Dave McKenzie welcome Mike Tomalaris to debrief what just happened, only just the best finish of a Tour de France since 1989...

SBS' sports presenter Mike Tomalaris is the latest rider in the PouwerPlay Peloton. He joins to discuss the development, future, and challenges of cycling broadcasting. Offering insights on broadcasting and commentary choices needed to be made to please both audience and sponsors.

Mike Tomalaris from Cycling Central tells SBS Radio Norwegian who to keep an eye on for during the Tour Down Under in South Australia.

Benvenuti al Giro! This week’s podcast is all about the hardest, most storied, most climb-heavy, most sadistic, but perhaps most importantly, most impassioned, Grand Tour of all: the Giro d’Italia. Hosted by Mike Tomalaris, a guy who looks Italian but is in fact a Australian-born Greek whose parents were born in Romania; and ably supported by Al Hinds, a guy who appears your archetypal Australian but could pass for Italian if his eyebrows were a bit closer together and who has one Greek grandmother, as well as Anthony Tan, an Australian-born Chinese Italophile fluent in la lingua Italiana, the motley trio first get stuck in to the thirteen Australians down to race the 97th edition of ‘La Corsa Rosa’. Orica-GreenEDGE taking out the Belfast team time trial and putting their Italian champion Ivan Santaromita into pink. Michael Matthews nabbing the next road stage, taking the maglia rosa himself. On stage five, the first hilltop finish to Viggiano, Bling then passes pink to Pieter Weening after the Dutchman finishes in the top three. And all entirely possible. They should have talked about il percorso first but Tomo, the OGE patriot he is, went off-topic so dissecting the course gets second billing. By analysing the key stages and key climbs, they unlock the door to overall victory. And, of course, they talk up the contenders: Evans, Rodriguez, Quintana, Uran, Pozzovivo, Martin, Roche… A one-horse race this Giro is not.

When we say ‘Ronde van Vlaanderen’, we mean business. And in this week’s Cycling Central podcast, with all the Flemish gusto we can muster, we say Ronde van Vlaanderen a lot. Which means we’re very business-like, or as serious as three clowns can be. Yes, the 98th edition of ‘De Ronde’, the Tour of Flanders, is on this weekend – and broadcast LIVE on SBS ONE from midnight Sunday. It promises so much: Will we see old dogs Fabian Cancellara and Tom Boonen barking mad, or is it time for Peter Sagan, a.k.a. The Bottom Whisperer, to finally land a Monument? Or will there be a rabbit out of the hat? Sep Vanmarcke, Jurgen Roelandts, Alexander Kristoff, Greg Van Avermaet or John Degenkolb could all upset the Flandrian apple cart on their day… SBS cycling stalwart Mike Tomalaris is in the hot seat as host, joined by top web dog Phil Gomes and Anthony Tan, who is just a dog, to discuss the multitude permutations in this 259 kilometre Classic where only the hard men survive. We also wonder who got caught out with April Fool’s Day news, chastise overzealous ‘fanographers’, and our in-house Tramadol addict now reformed, Anthony Tan, warns us of the dangers of the pain-killing opiate that’s doing more harm than good in the peloton.

Live from SBS studios Artarmon we talk all things cycling from the week that was the 31 Jan-6 February. Mike Tomalaris hosts, joined by Al Hinds, while Anthony Tan and Sarah van Boheemen call in from afar to report in on happenings in Melbourne and New Zealand.

Recorded on location at the Santos Tour Down Under, host Mike Tomalaris is joined by Al Hinds and Anthony Tan to ruminate over proceedings from Stage 5 of the race, a 151.5km leg from McLaren Vale to Old Willunga Hill, won by Richie Porte of Team Sky.

Recorded on location at the Santos Tour Down Under, host Mike Tomalaris is joined by Al Hinds and Anthony Tan to ruminate over proceedings from Stage 4 of the race, a 148.5km leg from Unley to Victor Harbor, won by Andre Greipel of Lotto-Belisol.

Recorded on location at the Santos Tour Down Under, host Mike Tomalaris is joined by Al Hinds and Anthony Tan to ruminate over proceedings from Stage 3 of the race, a 145km leg from Norwood to Campbelltown, won by Cadel Evans of BMC Racing.

Recorded on location at the Santos Tour Down Under, host Mike Tomalaris is joined by Al Hinds and Anthony Tan to ruminate over proceedings from Stage 2 of the race, a 150km leg from Prospect to Stirling, won by Diego Ulissi of Lampre-Merida.

The Cycling Central podcast returns! Recorded on location at the Santos Tour Down Under, host Mike Tomalaris is joined by Al Hinds and Anthony Tan to ruminate over proceedings from the opening stage of the race, a 135km leg from Nuriootpa to Angaston, won by Simon Gerrans of Orica-GreenEDGE.