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Christophe Detilloux était l'invité de David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe à l'occasion de la 9e étape du Tour de France. On connait nos Classiques ... et même le Tour de France ! La 112e édition du Tour de France est à suivre chaque jour sur les médias de la RTBF. Rendez-vous chaque après-midi sur Viva Sport en DAB+ pour vivre la course en direct. Et chaque soir dans Complètement Tour avec David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe pour le débriefing de l'étape du jour, les réactions, les interviews et la parole aux acteurs de la Grande Boucle !Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Alana Castrique, coureuse de l'équipe AG Insurance Soudal, était l'invitée de David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe. On connait nos Classiques ... et même le Tour de France ! La 112e édition du Tour de France est à suivre chaque jour sur les médias de la RTBF. Rendez-vous chaque après-midi sur Viva Sport en DAB+ pour vivre la course en direct. Et chaque soir dans Complètement Tour avec David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe pour le débriefing de l'étape du jour, les réactions, les interviews et la parole aux acteurs de la Grande Boucle !Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Highlights from Stage 6 of the men's Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 intro01:35 Hot air balloon or gold castle?02:48 Highlight: Intermediate sprint03:34 Highlight: Breakaway battle05:04 Highlight: Solo attack05:52 And the winner is…08:07 Jersey reshuffle10:57 Bye bye Remco12:35 Polka Dot jersey beef (FUOTD)14:14 People's champion… So far16:42 Fantasy league update20:02 Stage 7 previewJoin the CADE Tour de France Hommes fantasy league at velogames.com! Once you've made a team, go to “Join a Featured League” and select CADE Fantasy League from the drop down menu (or enter league code 728980319)Race footage and screenshots are owned by the A.S.O.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you'd like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you'd like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special Tour de France episode, we're joined by two of the sharpest minds in performance cycling: Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step, and Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager and driving force behind the Scorpion's aero innovation.Recorded just ahead of the Tour's Grand Départ, the episode dives deep into the world of wind tunnel testing and the relentless pursuit of marginal gains.From Tim Merlier's Tour stage-winning Sanremo S Speed Suit to Remco Evenepoel's time trial suits—including the one he wore while storming to victory in stage five's Tour de France time trial.Koen and Steve pull back the curtain on testing protocols, fabric breakthroughs, rider-specific positions, and the surprising results that prove: what looks fast isn't always fastest.Whether you're a marginal gainer, tech nerd, or just obsessed with the Tour like we are—this one's for you.Enjoy!CHAPTERS00:00 Intro03:18 Behind the Scenes of Wind Tunnel Testing03:55 Tim Merlier's Sprint Suit11:27 Fast Feet Aero Socks12:09 Refining Remco's Time Trial Suit14:50 Remco's New Time Trial Position17:03 Aero Suit Testing with Soudal Quick-Step18:08 Adapting Suits for Different Cyclists20:17 Different TT Suits for the Uphill Time Trial20:48 EndingLINKSCastelli Speed Shophttps://www.castelli-cycling.com/Speed-Shop/c/Speed-ShopCastelli Pro Shophttps://www.castelli-cycling.com/PRO-SHOP/c/Pro-ShopGUESTS⁠Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step⁠⁠Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager ⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On débute la saison 2 avec un invité aussi intéressant que punchy ! Intégration, adaptation mais aussi remise en question, progression ou encore réflexion au programme.Bonne écoute !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Na een fantastisch openingsweekend voor Alpecin-Deceuninck, kregen zij na de derde etappe een fikse domper te verwerken. Groenetruidrager Jasper Philipsen kwam keihard ten val bij de tussensprint, liep meerdere botbreuken op en is abandon. Samen met de valpartijen in de finale is dat het gesprek van de dag. Dat en meer in een nieuwe WielerFlits Update.Tim Merlier boekte een mooie zege voor Soudal-Quick-Step en haalt ze enigszins de druk bij Remco Evenepoel weg. Maar na afloop ging het niet over de overwinning van de Europees kampioen of nummer twee Jonathan Milan, die zijn sprint graag had overgedaan. Nee, het ging vooral over de hectiek in de laatste tien-vijftien kilometer en de daarop volgende valpartijen. We zagen onder meer Jordi Meeus zwaar vallen en ook in de laatste paar honderden meters ging het mis. Niet raar na alle versmallingen en de bocht waarin de finishlijn was neergelegd, maar toch.Philip Roodhooft noemde het een ‘goede vraag' of zo'n rit in een grote ronde thuishoort en ook Jasper Stuyven had er zo zijn mening over. Maxim en Youri behandelen het onderwerp ook. Maxim heeft daar moeite mee. Hij stelt dat het parcours al in oktober bekend is en zeker de laatste weken ook in detail. Ploegen verkennen de finale en velen bekijken het (ruim) op voorhaan via Veloviewer. En toch komt de kritiek altijd pas achteraf en vooral van de verliezende teams. Al zijn daar ook andere geluiden te horen, zoals bij Dylan Groenewegen. Hij noemt renners acteurs.Bij Alpecin-Deceuninck slikten ze dus de bittere pil rondom Philipsen, maar ploegbaas Philip Roodhooft wilde geen zwarte piet toespelen aan ‘daders' Bryan Coquard en Laurenz Rex. Mathieu van der Poel leefde enorm met Philipsen mee en stelt dat de ploeg nu voor Kaden Groves de sprints gaat aantrekken. Hijzelf is dan weer de grote favoriet voor de ritzege in Rouen, maar de concurrentie is niet mals. We krijgen een schitterende finale voorgeschoteld, met mogelijk waaiers als voorgerecht. Hoe dat allemaal zit hoor je in een nieuwe WielerFlits Update!WinactieDe winactie van vandaag: maak kans op het boek Hotel du Tour van Jeroen Wielaert ter waarde van €24,99! Wil jij kansmaken op deze prijs? Speel dan deze Tourzomer mee met de WielerFlits winactie.Deze podcast wordt mede-mogelijk gemaakt door Alpecin DMG shampoo en de casual (wieler)kleding van Le Patron.

The French boys were so brave today. Caley, Ronan and Jonny bring you the latest from stage 2 of the Tour de France, where Mathieu van der Poel soared to the stage win and was handed the yellow jersey by Alpecin-Deceuninck teammate Jasper Philipsen. Elsewhere, we've got the latest on Remco Evenepoel heading to the exit door at Soudal-Quick Step, and likely off to Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe.

Louis Vervaeke était l'invité de David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe. Le coéquipier de Remco Evenepoel n'est pas présent sur le Tour de France suite à sa fracture de la clavicule. On connait nos Classiques ... et même le Tour de France ! La 112e édition du Tour de France est à suivre chaque jour sur les médias de la RTBF. Rendez-vous chaque après-midi sur Viva Sport en DAB+ pour vivre la course en direct. Et chaque soir dans Complètement Tour avec David Houdret, Samuël Grulois et Rik Verbrugghe pour le débriefing de l'étape du jour, les réactions, les interviews et la parole aux acteurs de la Grande Boucle !Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Alle voorpret in aanloop naar de Tour de France 2025 zit er bijna op. Zaterdag schalt voor het eerst 'C'EST PARTIiiiiiiii!'uit de speakers in Lille en vertrekken we voor drie weken koers dwars door Frankrijk. Dat eindigde vrijdag met wat opvallende nieuwtjes en de laatste tips voor je pooltje. Je hoort en ziet het in een nieuwe WielerFlits Update!Deze podcast wordt mede-mogelijk gemaakt door Alpecin DMG shampoo en de casual (wieler)kleding van Le Patron.Het was ook de dag van de laatste persconferenties. 's Ochtends was het de beurt aan Visma | Lease a Bike en Intermarché-Wanty, 's middags deden de renners bij Picnic PostNL hun verhaal. Daar leerden we toch het een en ander. Warren Barguil raadt renners namelijk aan om geen doel te maken van het bergklassement, Frank van den Broek verklapte de vier etappes waarin hij ten aanval hoopt te trekken, de sprintverdeling tussen Pavel Bittner en Tobias Lund Andresen werd uitgelegd en Oscar Onley mag tijd verliezen in het eerste deel van de Tour. Volgens de ploeg kan hij dan alsnog als achtste eindigen, bijvoorbeeld.Maxim en Youri stellen ook vast dat topfavorieten Tadej Pogačar en Jonas Vingegaard een beetje lief zijn voor elkaar. Beiden staken voor elkaar de loftrompet af. Maar misschien is dat juist wel omdat ze elkaar ook nodig hebben in die eerste helft van de Tour. Ook opvallend: naast Matteo Jorgenson is ook Simon Yates niet van plan om tijd te verliezen. En Wout van Aert mag voor ritzeges gaan, maar gaat het hoofddoel niet vergeten: geel veroveren met Vingegaard. En dus is het groen geen doel, net als voor Mathieu van der Poel niet. Zodoende gaan ze niet in op de lokroep van de ASO, die het puntenklassement juist voor hen aantrekkelijk heeft gemaakt.Diezelfde Van der Poel kondigde donderdag aan dat hij een partnerschap aangaat met een privéjet-bedrijf. De kritiek daarop nam een enorme vlucht, waardoor MVDP zich genoodzaakt voelde om erop te reageren. De uitleg die hij gaf, snijdt wel hout. En dan was er ook nog de op handen zijnde transfer van Dylan Groenewegen naar Unibet Tietema Rockets. Een flinke verrassing voor het gros van de mensen, maar vooral een mooie opsteker voor Bas Tietema, Josse Wester en Devin van der Wiel. Met de komst van de zesvoudig etappewinnaar in de Tour de France is een deelname aan Le Grande Boucle in 2026 plots een stuk realistischer.[wftk_box title="Winactie"] De winactie van vandaag: win een door Remco Evenepoel gesigneerd shirt van Soudal-Quick Step, mogelijk gemaakt door Soudal! Wil jij kansmaken op deze prijs? Speel dan deze Tourzomer mee met de WielerFlits winactie.[/wftk_box]

Send us a textIn this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you'll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.In this episode, Soudal Quick-Step performance nutritionist Ben Price takes us into the data-driven world of high-performance fueling. What does it take to fuel Tour de France stage winners? Ben explains how rider-specific energy forecasts, based on power output, past race data, and predicted course demands, enable the team to build tailored fueling strategies for each stage. From training to race day, every gram of carbohydrate is planned to align with performance goals, recovery needs, and rider preferences. Tim shares his own evolution in this process: from riding on gut feeling to embracing a structured nutrition plan that supports peak output and recovery.Together, they show how trust between rider and nutritionist is backed by real-time data, analytics dashboards, and predictive modeling and how good preparation results in great results..Theme: data-driven nutrition, performance modeling & fueling for sprint successGuests: Ben Price (performance nutritionist), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil LoweDe Dataloog is de onafhankelijke Nederlandstalige podcast over data & kunstmatige intelligentie. Hier hoor je alles wat je moet weten over de zin en onzin van data, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en echte verhalen uit de praktijk. Onze hosts houden het altijd begrijpelijk, maar schuwen de diepgang niet. Vind je De Dataloog leuk? Abonneer je op de podcast en laat een review achter.

Send us a textIn this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you'll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.For this episode, we're joined by one of the world's top sprinters, Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step. Currently training at altitude in Sierra Nevada, Tim shares what it takes to prepare for the Tour de France, how cyclocross shaped his racecraft, and why data isn't everything but trust in your team is.We explore how data supports (but never replaces) race intuition and preparation. Tim shares:How he uses power data selectively to benchmark sprint performanceWhy accurate equipment (like Shimano power meters) changed his training approachHow he trains for 90g+ carbs/hour intake to fuel peak effortsThe role of data-informed recovery and nutrition strategies in stage racesWhy teammate positioning and lead-out execution matter more than raw wattsWhile Tim doesn't obsess over TrainingPeaks charts, his success is built on a deeply optimized environment. From predictive models supporting race pacing to real-time feedback from trusted performance staff.This episode offers a grounded view into how data enhances performance without overshadowing the craft and feel that define winning sprints.De Dataloog is de onafhankelijke Nederlandstalige podcast over data & kunstmatige intelligentie. Hier hoor je alles wat je moet weten over de zin en onzin van data, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en echte verhalen uit de praktijk. Onze hosts houden het altijd begrijpelijk, maar schuwen de diepgang niet. Vind je De Dataloog leuk? Abonneer je op de podcast en laat een review achter.

Send us a textIn this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you'll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.What happens when raw power meets smart preparation? In this episode, we speak with Soudal Quick-Step head trainer Koen Pelgrim for an inside look at how data shapes elite training without losing the human edge.We explore how pro cyclists prepare for the biggest races of the season. Koen shares how training programs are personalized to fit each rider's physiology, racing role, and mindset, using power meters, HRV, and structured benchmarks to guide decisions.Theme: data-driven training, balancing metrics with mentalityGuests: Koen Pelgrim (head trainer, Soudal Quick-Step), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil LoweDe Dataloog is de onafhankelijke Nederlandstalige podcast over data & kunstmatige intelligentie. Hier hoor je alles wat je moet weten over de zin en onzin van data, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en echte verhalen uit de praktijk. Onze hosts houden het altijd begrijpelijk, maar schuwen de diepgang niet. Vind je De Dataloog leuk? Abonneer je op de podcast en laat een review achter.

Send us a textIn this five-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you'll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.In this episode, we sit down with Jurgen Foré, CEO - Team Manager Soudal Quick-Step I AG Insurance-Soudal Pro Cycling Teams. With a background in strategy, consulting, and analytics, but above all a lifelong passion for cycling, Jurgen shares how he brings business discipline and human empathy into the world of elite sports.We explore how the team balances instinct and data when scouting new talent, why character and culture matter just as much as power output, and how structured performance monitoring enables riders to grow from promising athletes into consistent winners. From weekly cross-functional reviews to long-term investments in development squads, Jurgen outlines a leadership approach that's data-informed but always people-first.Theme: leadership, performance culture & data-driven scouting in pro cyclingGuests: Jurgen Foré (CEO, Soudal Quick-Step & AG Insurance Soudal)Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil LoweDe Dataloog is de onafhankelijke Nederlandstalige podcast over data & kunstmatige intelligentie. Hier hoor je alles wat je moet weten over de zin en onzin van data, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en echte verhalen uit de praktijk. Onze hosts houden het altijd begrijpelijk, maar schuwen de diepgang niet. Vind je De Dataloog leuk? Abonneer je op de podcast en laat een review achter.

Het voorjaar zit erop, en dat kan maar één ding betekenen: tijd om de balans op te maken. Max, Jappe en Dirk krijgen daarbij deze week versterking van niemand minder dan Patrick Lefevere. De man die nooit om een mening verlegen zit, blikt met ons terug op het voorjaar van The Wolfpack, zijn grootste spijt rond Mathieu van der Poel en zijn bewondering voor Kim Le Court.Maar het blijft niet bij terugblikken: we hebben het ook over de commercialisering van de koers, de stand van het vrouwenwielrennen en de vraag of Remco écht bij de ploeg blijft. Patrick deelt zijn ongezouten visie, terwijl Jappe zich aan een quiz over Afrikaanse coureurs waagt. Verder passeren ook Visma-Lease a Bike, de nieuwe CEO van Soudal Quick-Step en een ode aan Frank Vandenbroucke de revue.00:00 Intro05:41 Nieuwe CEO Jurgen Foré10:40 Het voorjaarsrapport van The Wolfpack14:55 De commercialisatie van de koers16:53 Blijft Remco bij de ploeg?19:20 Het voorjaar gefileerd24:15 Weinig spanning in Luik-Bastenaken-Luik29:50 Grootste spijt is Mathieu van der Poel 34:05 Kim Le Court wint bij de vrouwen 41:20 De rendabiliteit van het vrouwenwielrennen45:50 De quiz over Afrikaanse coureurs52:30 (Niet) geslaagd voorjaar van Lotte Kopecky55:27 De Tour de France nooit gewonnen57:18 Het voorjaar gefileerd1:03:50 Een minder dominant Visma-Lease a Bike1:09:17 Mooiste herinnering aan Frank Vandenbroucke1:18:10 De leugen van Vlad

Yves Lampaert is more than just a Roubaix warrior—he's a farmer's son with deep Belgian roots, a love for tractors, and a passion for the Queen of the Classics. In this episode, we go beyond the finish line to explore the brutal beauty of Paris-Roubaix, Yves' rise through the ranks at Soudal Quick-Step, and the surprising parallels between farming and cycling. From Tour de France yellow jersey glory to muddy cobbles and homegrown veggies—this is Yves Lampaert like you've never heard him before.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:27 Yves Lampaert: A Cyclist's Journey02:52 The Evolution of Cycling03:49 The Pressure of Being a Belgian Cyclist10:33 The Support of Fans and Community12:30 Foul Weather Gear: Essential for Cyclists15:26 Career Progression in QuickStep Team18:53 Balancing Team Roles in Cycling19:44 The Impact of Crashes on Performance22:41 Racing Roubaix in Wet vs. Dry24:03 Favorite Cobble Sector and Velodrome Experience26:55 Being Part of the Wolfpack27:56 Memorable Wins and Achievements34:55 Farming and Cycling: Parallels in Life39:46 The Importance of Family and Tradition42:40 Nutrition and Training in Modern Cycling45:52 Advice for Young Cyclists50:15 Cultural Insights: Flemish Language and Cycling– GUEST –Yves Lampaert is a professional Belgian cyclist known for his strength in the classics and time trials. Born on April 10, 1991, in Izegem, Belgium, he rides for the UCI WorldTeam Soudal Quick-Step. Lampaert has made a name for himself with his gritty performances in cobbled races like Paris-Roubaix and has been a consistent national time trial champion. One of his career highlights came in the 2022 Tour de France when he surprised the field by winning the opening time trial in Copenhagen, claiming the coveted yellow jersey. A former judo practitioner, Lampaert brings a tactical and tenacious approach to the road.CONNECThttps://www.instagram.com/yveslampaert/https://www.instagram.com/soudalquickstepteam/– HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso.CONNECT ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French sensation Paul Magnier has taken the pro peloton by storm, and now the 20-year-old is set to support Soudal Quick-Step into the northern classics. With his explosive power, endurance, and fast finishing kick, could he be the next Tom Boonen or Bernard Hinault? In this episode, we break down Magnier's rapid rise, his potential and expectations in the sprints and Monuments, and how he manages the outside pressure when to perform. Join us as we discuss his journey from Grenoble to the WorldTour, his early successes, and the pressure of stepping into the shoes of legends.This is one conversation you won't want to miss!CHAPTERS00:00 Intro 03:01 Paul's Early Career and Breakthroughs17:37 The Impact of Crashes and Recovery30:06 Transition to Soudal Quickstep39:05 Future Aspirations and Goals– GUEST –Paul Magnier is a French pro cyclist known for his speed and endurance on the cobbles. Born in Texas in 2004 and raised in Grenoble, he joined Soudal Quick-Step in 2024 after a standout junior career. With multiple wins in his debut season, he's tipped as a future classics star.CONNECTwww.instagram.com/paul_magnier_– HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso.CONNECT ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Efter syv år på Soudal Quick-Step skiftede Kasper Asgreen op til denne sæson til EF Education - Easypost. Vi har sat Kasper i stævne til en snak om den kommende klassikersæson, drømmene om enkeltstartsresultater og skiftet væk fra Belgiske Patrick Lefevere og Soudal Quick-Step og hen til amerikanske EF Education - Easypost.Om ny kultur og nyt udstyr. Om en danskerkoloni og rollen i Tour de France.Episoden er optaget hos Nordic Coffee House. Brug koden "Bagerstop" på hjemmesiden og få 15 % rabat på alt kaffe.Support the show

De vorm bij Jasper Philipsen en Mathieu van der Poel is duidelijk in orde, maar er zijn ook renners die met vraagtekens uit het openingsweekend zijn gekomen. Een hoogtestage biedt dan vaak de oplossing, maar onder duidelijke voorwaarden. De expertise van voormalig wielrenster Lieselot Decroix, dokter in de inspanningsfysiologie en nu aan de slag bij FDJ-Suez. Met Tom Steels, ploegleider van Soudal Quick-Step en Frederik Van Lierde, ex-triatleet en ambassadeur van hoogtehotel Monte Marcela.

Whether you're a passionate cyclocross fan or just curious about the sport, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and everything that makes bike racing such a dynamic and evolving discipline.Today, we're joined by Antoine Huby, a rising talent in cycling from the Brittany region of France. Antoine made a name for himself in cyclocross, winning the U23 French Championship in 2021, before making waves on the road in 2023 with standout performances, including a win at the U23 Course de la Paix, a second-place finish at Liège–Bastogne–Liège U23, and a top-five at the Tour Alsace. His rapid rise caught the attention of Soudal Quick-Step, where he is now in his second season.With the Cyclocross World Championships happening this weekend in Liévin, northern France—just a short drive from his home—it's the perfect time to hear from Antoine about his training, race strategies, and technical skills that make cyclocross such an essential foundation for top road racers. We'll also dive into his admiration for Julian Alaphilippe, his aspirations for Strade Bianche, and his thoughts on the crossover between CX and road racing.So, buckle up and get ready for an inside look at the world of cyclocross and its influence on road racing. Let's dive in!

Luke Lamperti is a 21 year old American pro cyclist for Soudal Quick-Step

Join us for an inspiring conversation with one of Britain's most versatile and exciting cyclists—Ethan Hayter.In this episode, Ethan reflects on his journey from turning pro with Team INEOS in 2020 to signing with Soudal Quick-Step for the next two seasons—a team with Grand Tour and Classics ambitions, while also working to help Ethan rediscover his best form. With past victories, including the GC at the Tour de Pologne and the Tour of Norway, along with 15 wins across 2021 and 2022, Ethan shares insights on season goals, adapting to his new team, balancing road and track disciplines, and the role of marginal gains in professional cycling.We delve into how his track racing roots have shaped his road career, the mental preparation required for major events like the Olympics, and the importance of patience and joy in overcoming setbacks. Ethan also discusses how he got into cycling through the track community and offers valuable advice for young cyclists, emphasizing the role of community and passion in achieving sustained success.Packed with insights and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the world of cycling.Chapters00:00 Intro 02:50 Rapid Fire Round of Questions03:49 Transitioning to Soudal Quick-Step 08:08 Reflecting on Past Achievements and Future Goals13:35 Journey Into Track Cycling 19:29 Balancing Road and Track Training21:44 Mental Preparation for Major Races22:39 Dealing with Setbacks and Staying Motivated25:46 Race Recon and Todays technology28:21 Castelli Windtunnel Testing29:43 Sanremo Speed Suit, Idea to Reality 31:57 Advice for Young Cyclists: Community & Enjoyment37:19 Ending – GUEST –Ethan Hayter is known for his success both on the road and on the track, with a long list of medals at the Olympics, World Championships, and other major events. He turned pro with Team INEOS in 2020 and now rides for Soudal Quick-Step.CONNECThttps://www.instagram.com/ethanhayter/https://www.strava.com/pros/601041– HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso.CONNECT ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjensen77/SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss how Tom Pidcock's move to Q36.5 makes sense for him and both his new and old teams, Tadej Pogačar's 2025 season goals, UAE's radical new bike and the management shakeup at Soudal-QuickStep before answering a few listener questions. Zwift: This adjustability makes Zwift Ride perfect for anyone in the house to use and at $1,299.99 it's a game-changer so head to https://Zwift.com now to check it out. StoryWorth: With StoryWorth I am giving those I love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserving their memories and stories for years to come. Go to https://www.StoryWorth.com/themove and save $10 on your first purchase! That's StoryWorth.com/themove to save $10 on your first purchase!

On the eve of Time Magazine naming its ‘Person of the Year' for 2024, we offer absolutely no surprises by naming Tadej Pogačar our man of the year just past.  ‘Pog' has been briefing the media on what to expect from him in 2025 - and Fran Reyes has been on the ground in Spain taking notes. In this episode, Fran tells Daniel Friebe and Richard Abraham what he's heard from the Slovenian and some of those who either masterminded or assisted his all-conquering season.  Before all of that, we also discuss the two main news headlines of the week: Patrick Lefevere leaving his CEO position at Soudal-Quick Step and Tom Pidcock signing for Q36.5.  The Cycling Podcast presented by Shokz The Cycling Podcast is proudly brought to you by Shokz, pioneers of bone-conduction headphones. Shokz headphones give you unmatched sound quality and comfort without compromising your awareness of the sounds around you. Get £10 off every purchase at uk.shokz.com with the code CYCLING10 Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast Vanta This episode is supported by Vanta, the first ever enterprise-ready trust management platform. Vanta simplifies security and compliance at every stage. Whether you are starting a business or scaling your company, demonstrating top-notch security practices and establishing trust is more important than ever. To watch Vanta's product demo go to vanta.com/cycling Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes. The Cannibal & Badger Friends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in. The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Check out the Black Friday sale – on now – at maap.cc. DVine Cellars Our Christmas ‘Best of the Grand Tour Rest' selection will be available to order from Thursday December 5 at https://dvinecellars.com/collections/the-cycling-podcast-cases The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Net voor de start van het nieuwe wielerseizoen kondigt Patrick Lefevere aan dat hij afzwaait als CEO van Soudal-Quick Step. Zijn nalatenschap is indrukwekkend. Met 22 monumenten, 7 wereldkampioenen op de weg en meer dan 1000 zeges in de koers mag hij zich “The Godfather” van de koers kronen. Sporza Daily blikt terug op zijn illustere carrière met wielerverslaggever Renaat Schotte, ex-renners Tom Boonen en Johan Musseeuw, maar ook Patrick Lefevere komt zelf aan het woord.

In this episode of the Lanteren Rouge Cycling Podcast Patrick and Benji preview the 2025 team of Soudal Quick-Step.This show is sponsored by JOIN Cycling. Lanterne Rouge listeners can access JOIN Cycling with an exclusive risk free 30-day free trial period. Head over to our website for more information: https://join.cc/lanternerouge/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:40 2024 review33:20 Transfers48:33 Schedules1:02:04 Hot takes & predicitionsOur merch has dropped! Custom designs painstakingly crafted by Louemans on t-shirts, mugs and hats with all your favourite catchphrases from the podcast. Check it out at ⁠⁠https://shop.lanternerouge.com⁠⁠If you enjoy LRCP please support us by subscribing and leaving us a like and comment! You can also send us a tip here https://ko-fi.com/lanternerougecyclingpodcast

Vandaag werd in Parijs het parcours van de Tour de France 2025 wereldkundig gemaakt, en dan kijkt heel de wielerwereld wat de 112de editie van de grootste koers ter wereld in petto heeft. In koersminnend Vlaanderen luidt ook meteen de vraag: Wat kan Remco Evenepoel op dit parcours? Nemen ze bij Soudal Quick-Step met Merlier een sprinter mee? En wat met Lotte Kopecky in de Tour de France Femmes? Veel vragen, de antwoorden komen van Christophe Vandegoor, José De Cauwer en Ine Beyen.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a few topics of the week, including reports that Tom Pidcock's mid-contract transfer to Q36.5 is off, attempt to make sense of his Ineos team's recent staff shakeup, and speculate on a few other news items, like Remco Evenepoel's decision to stay at Soudal-QuickStep for 2025, before answering a few listener questions.  Hear.com: Right now, at https://www.hear.com/move our listeners can sign up for an exclusive 45-day no-risk trial. So, you can hear the difference for yourself. So, what are you waiting for? Go to hear.com/move.

Is de druk op jonge wielrenners te groot? Die vraag rijst nadat twee beloftevolle renners uit het ontwikkelingsteam van Soudal Quick Step, Gabriel Berg en Cormac Nisbet, aankondigden te kappen met het wielrennen. Xandres Vervloesem, zelf een groot wielertalent die er vroegtijdig de brui aan gaf, vergelijkt zijn verhaal met dat van nu, terwijl we met Francis Van Mechelen en Natascha Knaven-den Ouden bekijken hoe zij jonge wielertalenten optimaal proberen te begeleiden.

Grand Plateau est de retour ! Et il s'en est passé des choses depuis que le Tour de France a rendu son verdict le 21 juillet dernier sur la promenade des Anglais, avec notamment un Tour d'Espagne de haute facture qui s'est achevé ce dimanche à Madrid par le triomphe de Primoz Roglic. Un nouveau Tour d'Espagne, le 4e, dans la poche du Slovène qui possède le plus beau palmarès des coureurs en activité en terme de grands Tours. Mieux que Pogi même. Alors où placer Roglic dans la hiérarchie des Fantastiques ? Quels sont les bons et les mauvais points de cette Vuelta ? Débat dans cet épisode.Sans oublier David Gaudu qui achève la course à la 6e place. Le breton enfin de retour après une saison jusque-là calamiteuse. Est-il complètement relancé ? Quels objectifs peut-il et doit-il se fixer à l'avenir ? Et enfin, on évoquera d'autres coureurs qui se sont distingués ces derniers jours sur d'autres courses à commencer par Paul Magnier, vainqueur de 3 étapes du Tour de Grande Bretagne. Une première année professionnelle pleine de réussite pour le coureur de la Soudal Quick Step. Jusqu'où peut-il aller et peut-il entrer dans le cercle des meilleurs sprinters de la planète ? Débats dans cet épisode.Avec Christophe Cessieux, Arnaud Souque, Pierre Koetschet et Jérôme CoppelProduction : Killian VeroveRéalisation : Julien Vélia

Balance de las pruebas de ruta olímpica femenina y masculina. Remco fuera de serie y Faulkner comprobó que además ser una gran remera es una gran ciclista. Iba de emergente en la selección.Buitrago y Martínez los mejores latinoamericanos, top 20 ambos, en la ruta masculina y Arlenis Sierra (48va.) mejor en damas.Llega la pista en los Juegos Olímpicos y toda la adrenalina que ello trae.Inició Vuelta a Burgos con figuras claves para la Vuelta a España. Comenzó el mercado de traspasos y se confirma que en grupo Ineos el ciclismo pasa a un 2do. plano, el objetivo ahora es la Fórmula 1 y la Premier League.Hay 3 equipos que buscan a Evenepoel, aunque Soudal - Quick Step ya le tiene calendario para 2025.

It's the final Tour de France episode, we're taking a deep dive into the most crucial job in cycling—the soigneur. Are they a butler? A friend? A rider's mum?We chatted with Kevin Verstaen, an experienced soigneur working for Soudal Quick-Step, who described the role as looking after the welfare of team members and being a "cyclist laborer."Soigneur stories often include humorous and challenging moments, and they usually see the riders more than their own family. Ultimately, a good soigneur is worth their weight in gold.Despite the long hours and demanding tasks, the role is fulfilling for those who love the sport, with good soigneurs being invaluable to the team.Hope you'll enjoy this episode! Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:50 Kevin Verstaen's Journey into Cycling07:37 A Typical Day at the Tour13:01 Logistics at the Finish Line18:07 The Feed Zone and Bottles21:56 Setting Up the Hotel24:54 Remco Evenepoel25:14 The Riders Suitcase, Asgreen, Mørkøv 27:01 Massage and Building Trust35:21 Gianni Moscon, Apple Farming 36:17 Ending Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutrition is a hot topic in the modern peloton, and for good reason. A grand tour like the Tour de France is an immense challenge for the body. Fail to fuel or eat properly, and you'll pay the price.In this episode, we uncover the latest strategies that pros use to sustain themselves through three weeks of grueling racing. Joining us is Maaike Polspoel, the performance nutritionist for the top-ranked Soudal Quick-Step team.Tune in to this episode for insights and tips that you can apply to your own training regimen.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:50 Meal Times06:31 Pre-Race Nutrition and Timing09:36 Fueling During the Race19:36 Feed Zone Nutrition and Rice Cakes23:12 Making Rice Cakes at Home25:02 Sourcing Local and High-Quality Products27:38 Nutrition in the Last Week of the Tour29:40 Cheat Meals and Celebrations32:18 Hydration and Electrolytes37:43 Supplements: Bicarbonate and Ketones39:17 Nutrition Advice for Everyday Cyclists41:31 Biggest Nutrition Myth: Whole Foods vs. Processed Foods42:00 EndingHope you'll enjoy the conversation with Maaike! – LINKS –⁠Maaike Polspoel⁠⁠⁠Soudal Quick-Step⁠⁠Host:⁠⁠ ⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠________Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

C'est la libre antenne RMC du Tour de France. De 18h à 19h, vous avez la parole pour débriefer l'étape du jour, en appelant le 3216, ou en passant par l'appli direct studio, pour donner votre avis et participer à l'émission. Ecoutez les premières réactions en direct des coureurs et directeurs d'équipe.

De 12 à 14h du lundi au samedi, et de 13h à 15h le dimanche, vivez le début de l'étape en direct. François Pinet, Simon Dutin, Ludovic Duchesne, Yohan Bredow, Frederic Brindelle et Romain Asselin reviennent également sur les faits marquants de l'étape de la veille et présentent les enjeux de l'étape du jour. Et pour les accompagner, un consultant de choix : Jérôme Pineau, membre de la Dream Team RMC.

In this episode, live from the Tour de France, we're joined by Koen Pelgrim, Performance Coach at Soudal Quick-Step and personal trainer to Remco Evenepoel.Remco has had an outstanding first week at the Grande Boucle, securing a stage win and the white jersey with an impressive and consistent performance. As we prepare for the race's second half, discover how Remco and his Soudal Quick-Step teammates have been gearing up for the season's biggest event.We'll explore mastering cycling performance and training using today's technology, including power meters, heart rate monitors, and lactate testing while emphasizing the importance of personal feeling over numbers. Highlighting the significance of sleep and body awareness for recovery, Koen offers valuable advice for cyclists on balancing training with work, family, and more.Koen coordinates the team's training, testing, and performance analysis. With a rich background in exercise physiology and sports nutrition, Koen's work is pivotal in pushing the boundaries of cycling performance.Join us for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of cycling performance!Chapters00:00 Introduction01:29 Koen's Background and Early Years09:19 How Training Has Changed Over the Last Two Decades18:18 Blood Lactate Testing24:04 Challenges and Benefits of Altitude Training27:01 Preparing for the Tour de France: Recon Rides and Training31:01 Remco's Performance in the Dauphiné and Goals for the Tour46:03 The Importance of Sleep for Recovery and Keeping Things Simple50:38 Massage vs. Stretching and Foam Rolling52:57 How the Team Staff Maintain Mental Fitness During a Grand Tour54:05 EndingHope you'll enjoy this one! – LINKS –Koen PelgrimHost: ⁠Soren Jensen⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠________Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our series profiling the team behind the riders, it's all about communication activations, social media, partner marketing campaigns, and mental health awareness.You might have caught a glimpse of today's guest in the background during rider interviews at races and Grand Tours. His name is Phil Lowe, Press Officer for one of the sport's biggest and most historical WorldTour cycling teams, Soudal Quick-Step.I brought Phil on to the show because I believe many of us often find ourselves sitting on our couches, watching cycling races, Grand Tours, Classics, and Monuments, and wondering: what really happens behind the scenes at a WorldTour team? How do they handle the pressure from the outside world, especially in today's always-on social media environment, where a PR disaster can strike at any moment?Not to mention, they've got to plan, execute, and coordinate communication activations, social media, partner marketing campaigns, and more.We also talk about the team's mental health awareness campaign and the need to break the stigma surrounding mental health in sports and daily life. We conclude the interview by discussing the future of professional cycling and the changes we would like to see in the sport.I hope you'll enjoy the episode.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:11 Phil Lowe's Journey11:45 Remco Evenepoel13:30 Wolfpack Mentality16:03 Park of the Pack Mental Health Awareness22:12 Most Difficult Decision25:32 The Future of Pro-Cycling27:32 Ending – LINKS –Phil LoweMental Health CampaignSoudal Quick-StepHost: ⁠⁠Soren Jensen⁠⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONSIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@castelli-cycling.com⁠⁠Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're only 15 days into the 2024 Giro d'Italia, and already Tadej Pogačar has the race in his pocket. He leads second-placed Geraint Thomas by almost seven minutes. Before the Giro began, he had already won Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Volta a Catalunya. Soon he will be turning his sights to the Tour de France. Is he going to win every race he turns up to this season? In order to get perspective and context on his achievements, shortly after the Slovenian's Grand Tour masterclass on stage 15 to Livigno we caught up with Greg LeMond, a three-time winner of the Tour de France, who finished third on his Giro debut in 1985. The American tells us why he already puts Pogačar in the same class as Eddy Merckx, why he expects him to better and faster at the Tour de France, and why he loves to watch him race. Going into the Giro, Antonio Tiberi was renowned primarily for his disgraceful shooting of a cat. Over the race's opening fortnight, he's shown a very different side of himself, holding the pace of the GC favourites as he's taken a firm grip on the white jersey of best young rider. To get an insight into Italian cycling's new GC hope we hear from Tuttobici journalist Carlo Malvestio, who tells us that the rider dubbed "The Sniper" by some of his peers still has some way to go to redeem himself, but is winning the tifosi over with his performances on the road. The Giro sprints have dominated by one man, Lidl-Trek's Jonathan Milan, a towering presence who can produce equally towering power outputs when he gets a finish line in his sights. Milan's team director Gregory Rast tells us why the Italian phenomenon is already one of the leading sprinters in the sport and that he's only going to get better. Sticking with the sprinters, we focus too on Fabio Jakobsen. Last winter, the Dutchman moved from Soudal QuickStep to dsm-firmenich-PostNL on a three-year deal tasked with scoring enough wins to keep his team in the WorldTour. However, in 39 race days Jakobsen has only won once and has been forced to quit the Giro after crashing. Team director Matt Winston tells us why Jakobsen has struggled and why he will come good. Finally, we hear from Cofidis climber Harrison Wood. In his Giro diary, the young Briton talks about his time in the break on the epic stage over the Mortirolo and into Livigno, about helping Simon Geschke pick up points for the mountains jersey, and reveals the awfulness of the last 1.5km of that stage on a super-steep dirt road. This podcast is brought to you with the support of our sponsor, Saddle Skedaddle. For details on how to save £100 on all of Skedaddle's Italian holidays during the Giro d'Italia, go to www.skedaddle.com/radiocycling Music provided by HearWeGo  Marion - High Hopes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tadej Pogačar has a convincing lead in the Giro d'Italia as the race pauses for the first rest day. With nine stages completed he's already won three stages and could easily have bagged five. Imperious on every terrain, he's even turned his hand to providing a devastatingly strong lead-out for his UAE team's sprinter, Juan Sebastián Molano. He's racing for fun and for victory. So, we ask, can anything stop him from cantering away with the maglia rosa as the race nears its Roman finale? In order to answer that question, we speak to the directors on the two teams that have pressed Pogačar hardest over the Giro's opening nine days. We hear first from Bora-Hansgrohe DS John Wakefield, who's full of praise for Bora leader Dani Martínez, and tells us "if the opportunity presents, we'll definitely go for it". The Ineos Grenadiers have signalled their determination to be aggressive since the opening day, when their Ecuadorian champion Jhonatan Narváez outsprinted Pogačar to become this Giro's first leader. After Narváez went oh so close to a second win in Naples, we spoke to Ineos team manager Steve Cummings, who explains why his team have been "excellent" since the race started and why cycling's history suggests that there's still a chance of Ineos leader Geraint Thomas taking the title. After Lewis Askey last time out, it's the turn of Harrison Wood to update us on his Giro progress. The Cofidis rider reflects on the stage victory taken by teammate Benjamin Thomas, the awful state of the Neapolitan roads, and how he's quickly learning how to save his personal "bullets" for exactly the right moment to fire them. We also reflect on the decision to select Richard Virenque as a torchbearer for the Olympic flame, which has arrived on French soil and is now being zig-zagging its way northwards from Marseille to Paris. A doper who consistently lied about his actions until the evidence of his cheating was overwhelming, does Virenque really embody the values of the Olympic Games? Last time out in our regular "How to Make Cycling Better" feature, Soudal QuickStep sprinter Luke Lamperti suggested getting rid of time trials in stage races. Now we hear from his former team boss at the Trinity Racing team, Pete Kennaugh, who explains why he'd do away with "cognitive gains". This podcast is brought to you with the support of our sponsor, Saddle Skedaddle. For details on how to save £100 on all of Skedaddle's Italian holidays during the Giro d'Italia, go to www.skedaddle.com/radiocycling Music provided by HearWeGo  Marion - High Hopes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 21 years old, Luke Lamperti is already riding for one of the biggest teams in the WorldTour, Soudal–Quick-Step, and he's hit the ground running. Since the season began, he's racked up podiums at the Challenge Mallorca, the Muscat Classic, and the Tour of Oman, solidifying his place as a young rider to watch. Before signing with Quick-Step, he raced alongside Tom Pidcock on the Trinity Racing development team where he honed his reputation as a formidable sprinter, but he's still figuring out where his skills lie. At the start of the season, Quick-Step manager Patrick Lefevere invoked Tom Boonen's name when speculating about Luke's potential as a Classics rider, and the team has already given the newcomer plenty of opportunities to flex his muscles.Luke sat down with Payson in Girona earlier this month to talk about his first few months in the WorldTour, including what it's like to have your idols become your teammates, coming to terms with just how good riders like Wout van Aert are when you have to race alongside them, and why his lifestyle hasn't changed much despite having joined the highest echelons of the sport. He also talks about growing up in a ranching family, his love of motocross, and keeping a level head despite the breathless media coverage surrounding his first season. Instagram: @theadventurestacheYouTube: Payson McElveen

The 2024 WorldTour season is under way at the Tour Down Under and Escape Collective is on the ground all week bringing you the latest news, tech, and Escape podcasts. Today we've got a combined Geek Warning and Performance Process tech special episode as Jean Paul Ballard of SwissSide joins us for the first of two podcasts with the former F1 aerodynamicist. In this episode JP takes us on a wandering roam around the Tour Down Under pit zone talking us through which teams and manufacturers are optimising and which are compromising. JP breaks down some aero myths, explains the true benefit of aero bikes, wheels, helmets, critiques some of the latest tech, and whether a "do-it-all" all rounder can really do-it-all as we discuss each team's setup.Timestamps:07:06 – SwissSide's AG2R partnership and a conflict of interest.12:12 – Bora Hansgrohe & Soudal Quickstep setups from Specailized.14:59 - Arkea's dedicated aero and do-it-all bike choices. 16:08 – UAE's Colnago V4RS, handlebars, wheel, and tyre choices.19:38 – Do wider tyre rolling resistance savings offset the increased aero drag? 21:05 – Cofidis team bikes and their "catastrophic," double digit watt penalty tyre choice.23:31 - Jayco's bikes and why rider preference isn't always best. 27:06 – Are hookless rims more aero?28:37 – Aero versus vented helmets.30:05 – The counterintuitive effect of helmet visors.31:58 - One of the best aero bikes on the market and handlebar sail effect.33:52 - Varying rim depths and tyre widths front to rear and a common mistake. 34:51 - The "detrimental for performance" design elements of the Ineos Pinarello Dogma F.37:54 - Is there an aero gain from smaller front brake rotors? 39:58 - The importance of textiles. 41:55 - The other "aero interesting" design element of the Trek Madone. 

Last year Luke Lamperti won stages at the Baby Giro, the Tour of Japan and the US Criterium Nationals - grabbing the attention of Soudal Quickstep who gave the 21 year old his first World Tour ride in 2024. He shares his thoughts on life in Europe, fitting in with the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe and dealing with friends on rival teams. We hear what he's got planned for 2024 and hear his dreams for the future. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced and edited by Mark Payne . Remember to follow Bobby and Jens on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Bobby-and-Jens/100093419004559/ Threads: https://threads.net/@bobbyandjens YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdm7tkA_shHCsL0o1sV8biElMZd8-2y-g Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobbyandjens Get the Outside Watch app to stream films and series wherever you go: https://outside.watch/ios https://outside.watch/android Follow Outside Watch for the latest and greatest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outsidewatch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outsidewatch/ Get unlimited access to articles, courses, premium films, series & more with Outside+ The one subscription to fuel all your adventures: https://outside.watch/Plus

The 2024 WorldTour season is under way at the Tour Down Under and Escape Collective is on the ground all week bringing you the latest news, tech, and Escape podcasts. Today we've got a combined Geek Warning and Performance Process tech special episode as Jean Paul Ballard of SwissSide joins us for the first of two podcasts with the former F1 aerodynamicist. In this episode JP takes us on a wandering roam around the Tour Down Under pit zone talking us through which teams and manufacturers are optimising and which are compromising. JP breaks down some aero myths, explains the true benefit of aero bikes, wheels, helmets, critiques some of the latest tech, and whether a "do-it-all" all rounder can really do-it-all as we discuss each team's setup.Timestamps:07:06 – SwissSide's AG2R partnership and a conflict of interest.12:12 – Bora Hansgrohe & Soudal Quickstep setups from Specailized.14:59 - Arkea's dedicated aero and do-it-all bike choices. 16:08 – UAE's Colnago V4RS, handlebars, wheel, and tyre choices.19:38 – Do wider tyre rolling resistance savings offset the increased aero drag? 21:05 – Cofidis team bikes and their "catastrophic," double digit watt penalty tyre choice.23:31 - Jayco's bikes and why rider preference isn't always best. 27:06 – Are hookless rims more aero?28:37 – Aero versus vented helmets.30:05 – The counterintuitive effect of helmet visors.31:58 - One of the best aero bikes on the market and handlebar sail effect.33:52 - Varying rim depths and tyre widths front to rear and a common mistake. 34:51 - The "detrimental for performance" design elements of the Ineos Pinarello Dogma F.37:54 - Is there an aero gain from smaller front brake rotors? 39:58 - The importance of textiles. 41:55 - The other "aero interesting" design element of the Trek Madone. 

In this episode Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen preview Soudal - Quick Step.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro 00:01:49 2023 season00:07:27 The teams future00:14:44 Outgoing transfers00:24:19 Incoming transfers00:36:29 Should Mikel Landa domestique for Remco?00:37:39 Can Remco Evenepoel win the Tour de France? 00:48:24 Tim Merlier's Tour wish00:54:30 Classics team00:57:14 Hot takes & over-undersOur merch has dropped! Custom designs painstakingly crafted by Louemans on t-shirts, mugs and hats with all your favourite catchphrases from the podcast. Check it out at ⁠⁠https://shop.lanternerouge.com⁠⁠If you enjoy and want to directly support LRCP, you can send us a donation here https://ko-fi.com/lanternerougecyclingpodcast

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter break down why the proposed merger between Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-QuickStep failed to come to pass and how the two teams will move forward into the 2024 season as a result. They discuss how a major power player behind the scenes stepped in to end the deal and how the abrupt end of the saga has created an odd situation where almost everyone involved came out a winner. Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/themove

This week's episode features a comprehensive look back at the last monument of the season, Il Lombardia, and the latest example of Tadej Pogačar in just his latest annus mirabilis.  Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch also reflect on Thibaut Pinot's very noisy and memorable farewell, plus the full-stop on a few other notable careers last weekend. There's also the latest on the merger that apparently will now never be, between Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-Quickstep. The former's most decorated alumnus, Primož Roglič, is of course on his way to Bora-Hansgrohe, and their team boss, Ralph Denk tells us how he got his man. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Science in Sport. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). NordVPN This episode is supported by NordVPN. Ensure your security online with a subscription today. Listeners will get an exclusive NordVPN deal at nordvpn.com/tcp  Science in Sport The Cycling Podcast has been supported since 2016 by Science In Sport. World leading experts in endurance nutrition. Go to scienceinsport.com to see the whole range. MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter discuss the news that Mark Cavendish is returning for the 2024 season and why this is a win for his Astana team, Cavendish, and fans of the sport. They also speculate on what is going on behind the scenes with Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-QuickStep, where Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel are headed for the upcoming season, and if there is more to the situation than we initially thought. 

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter discuss the growing rumors of a looming merger between the Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-QuickStep teams for the 2024 season, before attempting to break down how it would play out, the implications for each team's stakeholders, riders, and staff. They also go over how it would affect the off-season transfer market and the balance of power in the sport as a whole. LMNT: Listeners can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you order at drinklmnt.com/themove

The Cycling Podcast returns this week with an in-depth look at the news story that has rocked the sport over the past few days: the revelation by Dutch website Wielerflits that the existing Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-Quick Step teams may be about to join forces. Daniel Friebe and ace Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch hear from the journalist who broke the story, Raymond Kerchoffs, and go on to discuss both the likelihood and the implications of any such move. Does it spell the end of the road for Primož Roglič at Jumbo-Visma ad the start of a new journey for Remco Evenepoel, perhaps alongside Jonas Vingegaard? We weigh up those possibilities and various permutations. There's the usual round-up of the week's other news, including results of last weekend's European Championships. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Science in Sport. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). Incogni This episode is supported by Incogni from NordVPN. Ensure your security online with a subscription today. Listeners will get an exclusive Incogni deal at incogni.com/thecyclingpodcast  Science in Sport The Cycling Podcast has been supported since 2016 by Science In Sport. World leading experts in endurance nutrition. Go to scienceinsport.com to see the whole range. MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Johan, Spencer, and JB bring you up to speed on the first six stages of this year's Vuelta, from the chaotic opening weekend in Barcelona, to Remco Evenepoel's impressive mountain top victory to take an early GC lead on stage 3, Kaden Groves and Alpecin-Deceuninck's sprinting dominance and, of course, today's action-packed stage 6 that showcased Jumbo-Visma's tactical and physical superiority, placed Evenepoel on the ropes and turned the GC standings on their head with American Sepp Kuss currently sitting in an extremely strong position in second place overall minutes ahead of Evenepoel.  After the crew recaps and breaks down the action, Johan shares some interesting news about how a merger between the Ineos and Soudal-QuickStep teams could be in the works.  Ventum Trivia: How many individual stages in the Vuelta did Johan win during his racing career? Send your answers to trivia@ventumracing.com for your chance to win their new "Minted" GS1 complete bike with SRAM APEX AXS.