Podcasts about road cycling

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano are back for 2026 to break down all the action from Strade Bianche.To get access to the full member's only show, sign up over at escapecollective.com/htrww!

What is it really like to cycle solo from Vietnam to the UK?In this episode, I'm joined by cyclist Matt Whitley, who set off from Ho Chi Minh City in March 2025 to ride home to the UK. Nearly a year into the journey, Matt shares stories from riding solo across the Tibetan Plateau, Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Europe.We talk about the intensity that comes with taking long-distance bike travel, choosing the remote mountain routes, managing mechanical issues when you are far from help, as well as how Matt was able to share parts of the journey with his Dad and sister. Be sure to follow Matt via his instagram - @Matty.Travelz EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/STR Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Check out Old Man Mountain for the perfect way to carry gear on your bike. Support the showBuy me a coffee! I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

On our live episode this week, Kathryn and Kristi get to talk with USA Cycling's Lauren Hall, and Kate Veronneau who is the Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift. Lauren and Kate give their take on the state of women's road cycling leading into the 2026 season and also looking ahead to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA. In this temperature check they chat about the landscape of women's cycling in the US, how we can grow numbers at start lines, and also how gravel can play a role in that growth. In the last few years we have seen a shift in how women at all levels of cycling are supporting each other, and this starts from the top with the pro women bringing others up with them as well as from the bottom with grass roots support and events. We also get everyone's take on what and who they are keeping their eye on in women's cycling this year.Follow Lauren & Kate on Instagram @laurentuckerhall and @kateveronneauFeisty Strength Retreat - Atlanta, April 17-19, 2026: https://feisty.co/events/feisty-strong-retreat-atlanta/Follow us on Instagram:@feistycycling@feisty_mediaGirls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/Support our Partners:Get $25 off registration on Desert Gravel with the code GGGDESERT25 at www.desertgravel.com and $50 off registration on Rough Rider Gravel with the code GGGROUGH50 at www.roughridergravel.comMomentous: Use code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL for up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com

In 2012, at the “old” age of 21, Montrealer Jamie Piccoli decided to pursue a career in pro road cycling. In his new book, Tell Me I Can't, Piccoli chronicles that moment and his struggles to make it. The work is not only a story of a young athlete facing challenges, but a snapshot of time in North American cycling that has passed.

In this second episode of Inside the Beehive: The Off-Season Tapes, we sit down with Tour de France Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot in our team bus. She looks back on an incredible first season with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, winning both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France Femmes. She explains more about her transition from mountainbiking back to road cycling, integrating in and building a Grand Tour winning team and her special relationship with Marianne Vos. Make sure to follow our channels for more episodes of Inside the Beehive: The Off-Season Tapes. Wout van Aert, Jonas Vingegaard, Matthew Brennan and Grischa Niermann also join in the team bus.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the final mountain stage and discuss the bigger storylines of the third week of the Vuelta a España.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down stage 13 of the Vuelta a España and the rest of the second week so far.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down stage 9 of the Vuelta a España and take a broader look at all the action from the first week of the race.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the last mountain stage of the 2025 Tour de France and take a broader view of the GC battle in the final week.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the second week of the 2025 Tour de France, where three back-to-back days in the Pyrenees cooked everyone.

Today's Just Ride is designed to be watched, not just listened to. If you are listening to this via an audio platform, we'd recommend heading to Spotify or YouTube to watch! After years of neglecting his fitness, Rob Warner accepts an audacious challenge from Eliot to complete the infamous Mont Ventoux before the 2025 Tour de France arrives there. After a failed attempt earlier in the year, and Eliot bringing in cycling experts to support him, Rob feels the pressure to finally complete the challenge! Words of encouragement from Tom Pidcock, Finn Iles, Jolanda Neff and Geraint Thomas all prove valuable as he battles the heat and steepness on road cycling's most infamous climb. Will he make it?

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the first 10 stages of the Tour de France, which culminated in a mountain stage where Visma-Lease a Bike tried pretty much everything to pressure Tadej Pogačar.

John Wakefield is a cycling coach and bike fitter. He is a coach and Director of Development at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, and coaches riders at the World Tour level, as well as working directly with and managing the U23 and younger development teams. In this interview, we dive deep into John's thoughts training and coaching, as well as his approach to bike fitting in detail. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: John's training philosophyThe importance of focusing on recovery and adaptation to trainingUsing a submaximal test to measure training response and readinessThe volume and intensity of world tour cyclists' trainingWhy and how to use torque trainingHow to balance comfort, power production, and aerodynamics in a bike fitCommon ailments and injuries and how to solve them with a good bike fitThe role of technology in bike fittingCommon issues in bike fits among amateur cyclistsListener questionsDETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode.  The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts465/LINKS AND RESOURCES: John's website (Science2Sport), Instagram (personal and business), and XMarkers of overreaching, and the LSCT cycling test with prof. Robert Lamberts and Annemiek Roete | EP#299 - in this interview we discuss the science and practice of the original submaximal fatigue test, which forms the basis for John's submaximal fatigue testWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: Dr. Guido Vroemen – Training Talk | EP#460 - an in-depth training discussion, with a special focus on triathlon cycling performance and torque trainingAnna Kiesenhofer – Olympic Champion | EP#454 - a deep-dive into the training of the Olympic Champion from the women's road race in Tokyo 2021Bike fitting, equipment, and triathlon bike training with David Bowden | EP#287 - for more information on bike fitting, specifically for triathlon, this is a great place to startYou can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc.You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. We have something to offer for everybody from beginners to professionals. HOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! Rate and review the podcast (ideally five stars of course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack. SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the final mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia, where Simon Yates turned the race on its head.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the GC battle two weeks into the Giro d'Italia, after a stage 15 that saw some changes in the standings ... and the narrative, too.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the dramatic ninth stage and the rest of the key points from the first "week" of the 2025 Giro d'Italia.

In October 2020, Jai Hindley finished second in the Giro d'Italia. The then-24-year-old Australian had arrived. Two years later, after a near-flawless three weeks around Italy, he went one better. Giro d'Italia winner. Grand Tour champion. Legend cycling status secured.   Since then the Perth-born racer has worn the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, finished in the top 10, and is currently supporting Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe teammate Primoz Roglic at the 2025 Giro d'Italia.   He has a road cycling palmares that most young riders can only dream of - and this week on Just Ride, he joined Rob and Eliot from his training base in Switzerland to tell them all about it.   What's it like to line up next to Tadej Pogacar? How do you deal with leadership tensions within a team? Can he win another Grand Tour? How cool is it for Red Bull to own your team?! Just how much do elite road cyclists eat now? There's that and so much more.   Next time on Just Ride? We'll be on more familiar ground for Rob and Eliot with a return of a previous Just Ride guest. You'll have to stay tuned to find out who (hint: he goes very quickly downhill).   In the meantime, email justride@redbull.com to get in touch with Rob, Eliot and the team.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano take a closer look at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, where there was more to break down than you might expect for a race won so convincingly.

This week, Si and Dan dive deep into Levi's GranFondo – an event renowned for its stunning Californian scenery but equally infamous for its challenging route. We explore the unique dynamic of this event, which successfully blends a mass participation ride with a fiercely contested, unsupported race, truly taking cycling back to its basics! Is this the ultimate test? Alongside our main talking point, we've got a packed show covering the latest cycling news, tech, and more! Including a new 24-hour indoor cycling record, Marianne Vos' incredible lifetime contract, concerns over potential US cycling tariffs, Gary Fisher's backing of a new eBike brand, the sleek new Colnago V5RS, and Zwift's adjustable cranks. Plus, we announce competition winners, launch a new competition for a Redshift Cockpit Bundle, pay tribute to the legendary Barry Hoban, and bring you your favourite segments Enter the Redshift competition

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down all the action from the men's Amstel Gold Race.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down all the action from the men's race at Paris-Roubaix.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the men's Tour of Flanders, where rivals threw everything at the pre-race favorite.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the men's Gent-Wevelgem and draw some conclusions from the other races after a very busy weekend.

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Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down Milan-San Remo, where Tadej Pogačar tried his darnedest to drop Mathieu van der Poel – to no avail.

It's a double dose of bike racing analysis this week as Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action at Paris-Nice *and* Tirreno-Adriatico.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down Strade Bianche, which featured some dramatic moments and a more intriguing battle than we might have expected ...

How the Race was Won returns with a breakdown of the Omloop (Het) Nieuwsblad. Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano talk tactics, surprises, blunders, and more in the first podcast of the season ... which is a lot more than a podcast this year. You can still listen to the show here on the podcast feed if you prefer, but How the Race was Won is now broadcasting live on video after all the big races. To get the full show, head on over to the Escape Collective YouTube channel.

A few years ago, Annijke Wade's career as a professional mountain biker changed dramatically after an accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Since then, she has become a talented para-cyclist, riding a three-wheeled mountain bike and propelling herself forward by rotating her handlebars. Even though her relationship with cycling has changed over the years, Annijke continues to love the thrill and freedom of whipping down trails and exploring the wilderness. Connect with Annijke: Instagram Dritbound website & InstagramThank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Terns — used code “WILD” at checkout to receive 25% off your first order.

Where are the hardest group rides? What training are the pros doing in Girona and what is a mineral? We ask one of cycling instagram's biggest creators @vcletsgetit to take us behind the curtain.

With the 2025 WorldTour season just around the corner, Liam and Simon are joined by Dan Bigham, Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe's head of engineering, to discuss what the big tech trends might be.   Starting with the question of whether there's any low hanging aero fruit left to pick, the conversation moves onto the ongoing controversy over the relationship between speed and safety in professional bike racing.   The trio then discuss the UCI Hour Record, whether breaking the 60km mark is possible and how it could be done.   Wrapping up, Liam and Simon turn the lens on themselves and ask whether Dan thinks there's anything cycling media could do to help audiences understand complicated topics and cut through marketing claims. Dan Bigham: Pro cycling needs safer courses and heavier bikes, not reduced speeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanksgiving may be thought of as the mother of all family meals, but it is a great time to stop and take stock. This week John and Patrick discuss what they have to be grateful for. Show links: Up the Road : Cycling's Modern Era from… book by Samuel AbtRick Rubin: The Creative Act

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano talk Tour of Guangxi and then look back at the season that was, pondering who the unheralded riders of the year were and more.

Il Lombardia gave Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano yet another dominant performance to discuss, and this time, they doubt whether anyone else could have done anything at all to stop the world's best rider from claiming his fourth straight win in the race.

In this episode of How the Race Was Won, Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the thrilling action from the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich, Switzerland. The men's elite race was dominated by an (un?)expected 100km solo breakaway from Tadej Pogačar, who secured his third major win of the year and completed the coveted Triple Crown of Giro/Tour/Worlds. Dane and Cosmo analyze Pogačar's bold strategy, the chaotic chase behind him, and the impressive teamwork displayed by the small Slovenian squad. They also discuss the performances of other favorites like Remco Evenepoel, highlighting the lack of coordination in the chase group that ultimately led to Pogačar's victory.In the women's elite race, Lotte Kopecky successfully defended her title, showcasing her resilience by recovering from being dropped late in the race and winning in a sprint finish. The podcast concludes with a look ahead to Il Lombardia, where Pogačar will defend his title wearing the newly acquired rainbow jersey.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano discuss the men's time trial at Zurich Worlds, answer some listener questions, and look ahead to what's coming.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down all the action from the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal.

Cosmo Catalano and Dane Cash break down the final week of the Vuelta a España, which gave us some entertaining stage battles and, thanks to largely to Ben O'Connor's persistence, an intriguing fight for red.

Cosmo Catalano and Dane Cash break down the GC fight at the Vuelta a España and also discuss the brilliant breakaway battles of the second week before talking Renewi Tour and looking ahead to the Vuelta finale.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the first nine days of the Vuelta a España, where the vibes have been constantly shifting and where the GC looks wide open after some intriguing days in Andalusia.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano have plenty to discuss on this week's How the Race was Won. Could SDWorx have done more for Demi Vollering at the Tour de France Femmes? Does Kasia Niewiadoma deserve more credit for what she did right? Is Kaden Groves faster than we thought? And will Jonas Vingegaard feel a bit better now that he has won a WorldTour stage race this summer?

Cosmo Catalano and Dane Cash break down the Donostia San Sebastián Klasikoa, where a rider took his first WorldTour win in four years, and then Abby Mickey delivers a dispatch from the Grand Départ of the Tour de France Femmes.

Cosmo Catalano and Dane Cash break down the men's and women's road races at the Paris Olympics, which were so much more than exercise contests.

Emma Kingston is an outdoor adventurer, author, teacher, and self-confessed map geek who resides in Bristol, the UK's first designated Cycling City. With over 20 years of experience riding, walking, swimming, and camping in the South West, Emma's intimate knowledge of the area is enviable. Specialising in mountain biking, she has traveled extensively across the UK and Europe in search of the perfect single track. Emma's passion for bike-packing emerged from her love for extended bike rides and exploring off-route locations. This enthusiasm culminated in the release of her first book, Bikepacking England, in the summer of 2021. The book features 20 multi-day off-road cycling adventures, demonstrating that memorable adventures are often closer to home than we think. Following the success of her first book, Emma has recently published Bikepacking Wales: 18 Multi-Day Off-Road Cycling Adventures, further showcasing her expertise and passion for exploring new trails. Balancing her career as a full-time primary school teacher, Emma meticulously plans and prepares each route she includes in her books. Her dedication ensures readers and cyclists experience the best possible adventures. Despite facing challenges such as recovering from a bike accident, Emma remains committed to her adventures, often connecting and riding with others to rebuild her confidence. She enjoys riding her full suspension Santa Cruz Juliana Mountain Bike and dreams of adding a gravel bike to her collection. Listen to this episode on the Tough Girl Podcast for an engaging and inspiring conversation with Emma Kingston, where we'll uncover the secrets of bikepacking, the joy of discovering adventure in unexpected places, and the transformative power of embracing the outdoors. Listen to Emma Kingston's inspiring journey on the Tough Girl Podcast! *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support! *** Show notes Who is Emma Being based in Bristol, South West England Working as a full time primary school teacher The first time we spoke to Emma - Sep 9, 2021 Emma Kingston - Teacher, Outdoor Adventurer and Author of Bikepacking England Reflecting back on the end of 2021and the launch of her first book Book: Bikepacking England 20 multi-day off-road cycling adventures  Starting to think about the second book - Bikepacking Wales  The planning and preparation in relation to the creation of the book Picking the rides and doing the research  Nick Cotton Guide Books to cycling  Book: In pursuit of Spring - By Edward Thomas  Exciting new books from Wild Things Publishing and Vertebrae Publishing Finding the time to do the research while working a full time job Wanting to put together the best routes possible for the readers and cyclists The planning and preparation before even riding a route  Using geograph.com  Dealing with an injury after a bike accident  Building back up her confidence to start riding again Connecting and going out riding with other people Riding a full suspension Santa Cruz Juliana Mountain Bike What did I call my bike? How many bikes…. Why the perfect bike number is N+1 Wanting to get a gravel bike Exploring Wales and learning about the culture, the people and the language Why backpacking doesn't always have to be type 2 fun The drovers of Wales  Her love for Wales Book: Bikepacking Scotland, 20 multi-day cycling adventures off the beaten track. By Markus Stitz  Thinking about writing a book about biking in Ireland  Taking a breather and riding without an agenda How you can connect with Emma Final words of advice and why you should start off small and take small steps to build your confidence. Barebones Bikepacking Events  Sisters in the Wild - Supported bike backing trips  Guidebook: Wild Swimming Walks Eryri Wales: 28 river, lake & waterfall days out in North Wales.  By Emma Marshall.   Guidebook: Stand-up Paddle Boarding in the Lake District - Beautiful places to paddleboard in Cumbria. By Jo Moseley  Guidebook: Gravel Rides South West By Catherine Moore (Commissioned) Book: Ethel - The biography of countryside pioneer Ethel Haythornthwaite By Helen Mort.    Social Media Website: www.emmaoutdoors.com  Instagram: @emma.outdoors  Twitter/X: @emma_outdoors  

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the time trial events at the Paris Olympics, answer some listener questions, and look ahead to the upcoming Olympic road race.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the final week of the 2024 Tour and draw some wider conclusions about who delivered and who came up short in the race.

Cosmo Catalano and Dane Cash break down the second week of the 2024 Tour de France, where the stage battles kept us constantly entertained and the vibes were constantly shifting.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano break down the action from the first week of the 2024 Tour de France.

Levi Leipheimer is a former professional cyclist and the organizer of Levi's Gran Fondo, an event in Sonoma County, CA, with an added competitive edge that's designed to bring excitement back to the American road racing scene. In this episode, Levi and Ian talk about the changing landscape of American bike racing and the opportunities to provide more aspiring cyclists with chances to race.