Podcasts about spring classics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 64:10

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP You can also watch this episode over on my YouTube channel here! The chaos of the Cobbled Classics is over for another season. From Omloop, through E3 and Wevelgem, Flanders, and then the big one - Paris Roubaix; these are the biggest and best races on the calendar for me, so I was super excited to sit down with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge to break down this year's edition of Paris Roubaix in this month's Race Communique. This year's Roubaix was an absolute cracker; totally flat out from the gun. Even before Arenberg - where the race used to really kick off back in my day - the bunch was strung out and the real favourites were taking huge chunks out of each other. Tom, Luke, and I run through the riders that really made this race such an epic edition. Of course, it was dominated by Mathieu Van Der Poel on his way to his third victory in a row, but what about Pogačar?! His first go at Roubaix and he's up there rubbing shoulders with the big boys, and I literally mean the big boys; he's ten kilos lighter than most of these guys! Southam made a good point actually; is he going to be carrying some extra timber into the Ardennes that kick off next week? Of course, we also had the women's race the day before. That's something I love about Roubaix; the men's and women's races being on different days means we get a whole weekend of Paris-Roubaix action! What a cool race, with absolute legend Pauline Ferrand-Prévot putting her immense off-road skills to use to become the first French rider to list that big cobblestone since Frédéric Guesdon in 1997. I absolutely loved to see the GOAT herself; Marianne Vos, riding in support of her Visma LAB team mate; for me, that's what makes her a true champion. Obviously, there's been other races going on aside from the cobbled classics. We wanted to talk briefly about the Tour of the Basque country, and for good reason; after a few years in the wilderness, Caleb Ewan is winning at the highest level again. What a move that transfer to Ineos turned out to be! It's so cool to see Caleb getting his hands in the air again, and I think it represents a real shift in mentality at Ineos - who have been looking a bit lost for a few seasons now. Southam was actually down in the Basque country in the car for EF Pro cycling - who knocked out a stage win with young Ben Healy - so he gives us a quick breakdown of the race in this week's Talking Tactics. Healy's win came after a ridiculous 57km solo move, so this month Tom's talking about the art of the solo breakaway. We see these long range attacks sticking more and more these days; with everyone aero optimised and more and more data and information being fed to riders. Southam compared his view from the car to being behind a rider in a TT, and being able to feed him really accurate cues about the course ahead played a huge part in Healy's win. Poor old Durbo got a bit cut off in this month's Pelo Chat, so we rolled it in ahead of the Communi-Quiz! Durbo wanted to talk about race programmes, and how the teams decide who's racing where. Of course, the Spring Classics is a savage block of racing; and plenty of riders don't make it all the way to the end owing to sickness or injury, which creates plenty of headaches for team directors trying to pull together squads at short notice. As always, we wrapped up with the Communi-Quiz. Hosted by Durbo, it's a Roubaix themed ‘Who Am I?'. I've won a stage and the overall at the Tour of Beijing and Paris Roubaix - who am I?.....you'll have to listen to this month's Race Communique to find out. Well, guys, that's the Cobbled Classics done and dusted. The Ardennes are about to kick off to round out a monster Spring of racing which can mean only one thing; the next time I sit down to talk to Southam and Durbo will be in May just before the first Grandy of the year; The Giro d'Italia. The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter—just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at www.trainingpeaks.com/partners/life-in-the-peloton/. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:34 - Race Recap 00:42:05 - Talking Tactics 00:51:10 - Pelo Chat 00:58:56 - Communi-Quiz: Who am I? Until then, Cheers, Mitch

Flanders Finished, the Roubaix Cobbles Await: Laurence Pithie's Reckoning

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 44:05

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

The tech trends that will define the Spring Classics (or our predictions, anyway)

The BikeRadar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 43:09

Holy Week is here! The biggest week in the one-day race calendar is here, with the Tour of Flanders on Sunday and Paris-Roubaix a week later. The Spring Classics test riders and their equipment to the limit. It's an annual tech feast for bike nerds so, ahead of Flanders and Roubaix, BikeRadar's Simon von Bromley make their predictions for the trends that will define this year's racing. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for all of our tech coverage from Paris-Roubaix: https://www.youtube.com/user/bikeradar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through the Chaos to the Cobbles: Riding Holy Week with Laurence Pithie

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 55:45

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

Lidl-Trek are using gravel gearing at the Spring Classics – we find out why

The BikeRadar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 24:30

Ahead of the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, BikeRadar's George Scott speaks to Glen Leven, Team Support Manager for Lidl-Trek, to find out why the team is using gravel gearing for the Spring Classics. This was an impromptu phone call following Mads Pedersen's win at Gent-Wevelgem, so the audio quality isn't quite up to our usual standard, but we still want to bring you this behind-the-scenes chat about the latest Classics tech developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 25: Spring Classics and Spring Cleaning

Gravel Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 85:41

The gang is back, catching up on the Spring Classics, the start of the UCI Gravel Series, the wildfires in Midsouth and the aftermath of a cancellation, then a dive into listener questions. Follow us at @gravelkingspodcast Follow Stu at @ridingthefences Follow Laura at @lauracameronking Follow Ted at @iamtedking Send your questions to gravelkingspodcast@gmail.com or message your questions to the Instagram handle above.

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From San Remo to the Stones: Laurence Pithie Heads for the Cobbles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 32:32

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

Milan–San Remo Preview: The Start of Laurence Pithie's 2025 Classics Campaign

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 30:08

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP It's no secret that the Spring Classics are my favourite races. I loved racing them, and I love watching them as a fan. But, in my 10th year of doing Life In The Peloton, you've heard all the stories I've got about the likes of Flanders & Roubaix; it's time for me to pass the torch. This season, I'm going to be covering the cobbles classics a little bit differently. I'm going to bring you with me inside the 2025 peloton as we follow young Kiwi up and coming classics star - Laurence Pithie. Laurence burst onto the scene last year when he won Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in January, and went toe to toe with Van Der Poel and Pedersen at Gent Wevelgem, rounding out his classics campaign with a stellar 7th place at Roubaix. I'm going to be chatting to Laurence before and after all the big races for the next few weeks - San Remo, Flanders, and Roubaix - to get insider information on how he's feeling, how his team are planning on tackling the races, and just how it feels to take on the superstars at the pointy end. He'll be sending me voice notes straight from the team bus straight after the finish to share his raw, unfiltered thoughts, and I can't wait to bring you along and share Laurence's 2025 classics journey with you guys. After transferring from FDJ to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe in the offie, Pithie is heading into this season as a co-leader with a really strong team. He'll be supported by class riders like Oier Lazkano, Gianni Moscon, Maxim Van Gils, Danny Van Poppel, Jordi Meeus, and heaps more - plus he'll have the wise words of Bernie Eisel and my old mate Heinrich Haussler down the radio from back in the team car; Bora really aren't messing around at the classics this year, and Laurence is a rider they believe can go all the way and knock out a big result. Fresh off an altitude training camp and a delayed start to his 2025 classics campaign, Laurence is about to kick things off at Milan San Remo, so I spoke to him to kick off this mini series and get his initial thoughts on the Spring Classics in 2025. A lot has changed since I retired, and these races are almost unrecognisable to me now, so it's great to see them through the eyes of a fresh, young, motivated rider with a real shot of winning BIG this season. Guys, I hope you enjoy part 1 of this series. I can't wait to bring you more from our man Laurence over the next few weeks. Hopefully, you'll join me in really rooting for the young Kiwi after listening to this. And Laurence; go and get it buddy. We're all behind you. Cheers! Mitch Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:19 - Who is Laurence Pithie? The Rising Star's 2024 Breakthrough 00:03:11 - Pre-Classics Training & Altitude Camp 00:06:13 - A Day in the Life on Altitude Camp 00:08:04 - Confidence & Pressure After a Breakout Year 00:10:45 - What Changed in 2024? Reflections on His Breakthrough Season 00:12:09 - Learning to Race with the Best 00:15:42 - Milan–San Remo Team Plans & His Role 00:17:00 - Working with New DSs at Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe 00:20:44 - Falling in Love with the Classics 00:23:06 - Final Thoughts & San Remo Course Recon 00:24:29 - Rivals to Watch at San Remo 00:27:55 - His Full 2025 Spring Classics Program ----more---- I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. JOIN US IN THE PELO Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.

Race Radio: Peloton Gossip with Emma Norsgaard Bjerg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 37:35

Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP G'day, everyone. We're well into March, and the Spring Classics are calling! We had an absolutely storming opening weekend, and Paris Nice has just wrapped up; which means we're in for a treat over the next few weeks as we get to enjoy four of the five monuments PLUS a whole heap of other amazing one day races. One of the things I love about the races at this time of year is that most of them have both a men's and women's edition; so we get to enjoy twice as much racing over the cobbles and bergs of Belgium and Northern France! Now the boys over at Race Radio have cooked up a banging episode this month; they've bagged an interview with one of the most exciting riders in the women's pelo. A Danish superstar who's already got herself a stage win at the Tour de France, and is no doubt knocking on the door of a massive result this Spring after a move to Lidl Trek in the offie; it is, of course, Emma Norsgaard Bjerg. Here's what the lads had to say about this month's ep: At LITP's Race Radio, we (Harry and Stu) love riders with big personalities, and in our opinion there's none bigger – and more fun – than Emma Norsgaard Bjerg. We were delighted to have the Lidl-Trek pro from Denmark on the show this week. We talk about her epic Tour de France Femmes stage win in 2023, her love/hate relationship with the cobbled classics, ‘Playstation mode' training, peloton gossip, and more. Emma is a rare example of a pro cyclist unafraid to show their emotions and weaknesses, expose the difficulties of the sport as well as celebrate its good sides, and we hope that you all enjoy listening to her chat with us! Cheers, Harry and Stu. Guys, this is a great listen. Harry and Stu do a great job of getting Emma to really loosen up and be really open in her interview - I was honestly so impressed. They have a heap of fun, and I know who I'm going to be rooting for at the races this Spring. I hope you enjoy this month's Race Radio, and the Spring Classics to come! This episode is supported by our friends at JOIN. As a listener to the pod you can get a risk-free 1-month trial. Visit join.cc/litp to check it out and sign up. Cheers! Mitch Chapters 00:00:00 – Introduction & Catch-up 00:05:00 – Guest Introduction: Emma Norsgaard 00:06:45 – Emma Joins the Show 00:08:40 – Tour de France Stage Win Recap 00:11:00 – Changing Teams and Motivation 00:18:00 – The Cobbled Classics 00:20:15 – Dream Wins and PlayStation Mode 00:25:20 – Emma's Podcast ‘The Gossip' 00:29:40 – Wrap-up with Emma 00:30:06 – Harry and Stu Reflect on the Interview 00:32:10 – Race Round-Up and Chat 00:37:00 – Weather Talk & Classic Racing Moments ----more---- The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.

Is True Rider Safety Possible in Pro Cycling?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 57:39

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab debate the issue of rider safety, including if true rider safety is even possible in pro cycling, before diving into the racing action at Paris-Nice, where defending champion Matteo Jorgenson has been shadow-boxing his Visma teammate, and what the racing at Tirreno-Adriatico can tell us about the upcoming Spring Classics.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond the Peloton newsletter⁠'s Where to Watch Pro Cycling in 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose the Hard Way Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try The Better Lab today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Spring Classics Are Here: Pogačar's Magic, Vollering vs. Van der Breggen, and Milano-Sanremo Predictions

VeloNews Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 50:55

Bike racing is back! With the UAE Tour and Volta in the rearview mirror, it's time to jump feet first into what looks to be an epic Classics season that kicked off with Omloop and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne. Then, it was off to the rolling white roads of Italy's Chianti region for the Strade Bianche, where the women's race climaxed with a duel between Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen up the steep final wall better known as Via Santa Caterina. And if you were watching the men's race and waiting to see if Tadej Pogačar could best last year's 80km solo breakaway for victory, he did exactly that but in a very different way, overcoming what looked like a serious crash to notch up his third Strade victory. Today's podcast sees Mike Levy chat with Andrew Hood and Jim Cotton about what makes the Classics so special, how Pogačar could win Milano-Sanremo, and why more people need to think like Tom Pidcock.

The Race Communiqué: UAE's Power Play, Classics Preview & Geraint Thomas Trivia

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 62:45

We're coming towards the end of February, and the road racing season is well underway. Since we last recorded together on the eve of the Tour Down Under, we've had a whole heap of European racing in Spain, France, and Portugal, the UAE Tour, and more! Southam and Durbo join me once again to dissect the races, talk about the season ahead, and - of course - have a proper laugh in the Communi-quiz. A highlight of the last month for me has been seeing a really dominant start to the year from the young Brit, Tom Pidcock, at Alula Tour and Ruta Del Sol, which really vindicates his move to Q36.5 over the offie. But, if we're talking about dominance in races, we have to talk about UAE Team Emirates XRG. They have had a MONSTER start to the season, and not just from Pogi. Me and the boys talk about their insane roster that's going to have the rest of the bunch shaking in their boots all year long. Of course, the early season races are exciting, but they're only building tension for the real racing to kick off this weekend. That's right, guys, it's almost time for my favourite races: The Spring Classics. Opening weekend is right around the corner, and we discuss the upcoming classics season, as well as make a few cheeky predictions. Durbo's ‘Pelo Chat' dives right into the technical advancements in the bunch over the last few years. Skinsuits, tubeless tyres, aero positions on the road bikes, and absolutely MASSIVE chainrings. I thought I was pushing big gears with a 53 tooth chainring back in my pro days, but the 2025 Pelo has literally stepped up a gear. The bunch is getting faster and faster every year, so they need the gearing to keep up. One of Durbo's teammates is even trying out a 58 tooth chainring on their road bike! You'll have to listen to find out who. Tom's ‘Talking Tactics' segment takes a look at the UAE Tour and some…questionable decisions from Lotto and Lennert Van Eetvelt. Riding the front to boost the TSS, doing intervals on the erg after a hard stage, seriously - what were these guys thinking? It was great to hear Tom and Luke, who were both out there, dissect their tactics in the Middle East and give the Lotto boys a fair ribbing. Of course, it wouldn't be The Race Communiqué without the Communi-Quiz, and it's my turn to host. With the Welsh legend, Geraint Thomas, announcing his retirement at the end of 2025, I thought it would be a fitting send-off to have a G-themed quiz to test the boys' knowledge on one of the most versatile racers of his generation. This is a banger of an ep packed with some proper racing analysis, good old-fashioned tech chat, a whole heap of banter, and lots more. You're going to love it. The Race Communiqué is brought to you by TrainingPeaks! Track, plan, and train smarter—just like the pros. Get 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium now at www.trainingpeaks.com/partners/life-in-the-peloton/. Cheers, Mitch

S12 Ep52: Better Late Than Never

The Cycling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 59:42

In the May episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin, Rose Manley, Denny Gray and Rebecca Charlton look back over the recent Spanish stage racing from the comfort of their own cabaña. Questions may have hung over Demi Vollering's form after a consistent if lacklustre run in the Spring Classics, but the SD Worx rider answered in no uncertain manner with three dominant performances across the Vuelta Femenina, Itzulia Women and Vuelta a Burgos. Some unexpected rivals emerged though, most notably Evita Muzic who is priming herself to be France's great hope at this year's Tour de France Femmes. The team also discuss a huge comeback win for Lotta Henttala at the Vuelta a Burgos, her first victory in over five years after struggles with both her physical and mental health. This month's feature visits the topic of latecomers to the sport. These are riders who make the jump from regular jobs to elite racing careers in their late 20s and 30s. We hear from Jayco-Alula's Mavi Garcia, Movistar's Mareille Meijering and Coop-Repsol's Monica Greenwood about their journeys into cycling and the peculiar life lessons they've learned along the way. Follow us on social media: Twitter @cycling_podcast Instagram @thecyclingpodcast The 11.01 Cappuccino Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am). MAAP The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range. Friends of the Podcast Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist' and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist' are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now. The Cycling Podcast is on Strava The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

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Ep 96: Spring Classics Review & A Brief Giro d'Italia Preview

The TT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 34:37

Ahead of the first Grand Tour of the season, the Toms take a moment to reflect on this year's Spring Classics and pick out their favourite races of the season so far. There's time for a game of 'Who Came Second?' before finally, a brief look ahead to the Giro d'Italia, and the narratives to look out for in Italy. Will Tadej Pogačar storm his way to the pink jersey? Or will a certain Colombian pip him to it for a 10-year anniversary win? Let's be real, probably the former. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Saturday Supplement 24-14

The Cycling Legends Podcast [free version; no premium access]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 30:23

Gary laments the passing of the Spring Classics but not before one final, lumpy, hurrah at Liege - Bastogne - Liege on Sunday. Also in this week's show: A look back at the week's racing at Amstel Gold and La Fleche Wallone News about the Tour of Britain Women The announcement of two very different retirements from the women's peloton Drop us a line at cyclinglegendspodcast@gmail.com

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Riley Sheehan on the Spring Classics, Altitude Camps & Goals for the Rest of His 2024 Season

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 67:58

With regular co-host Andrew Vontz away on an in-depth investigative assignment, Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter sits down with Israel-Premier Tech rider Riley Sheehan (12:40) to discuss his breakout Classics season, his current tenure at a high altitude camp, how pro riders and teams optimize their training and nutrition, why his IPT team is having such a strong start to 2024 and what he wants to accomplish during the rest of his neo-pro season.BTP In-Depth 2024 Amstel Gold BreakdownGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscription This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe

Riley Sheehan on the spring Classics, altitude camps & goals for the rest of his 2024 season

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 67:57

With regular co-host Andrew Vontz away on an in-depth investigative assignment, Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter sits down with Israel-Premier Tech rider Riley Sheehan (12:40) to discuss his breakout Classics season, his current tenure at a high altitude camp, how pro riders and teams optimize their training and nutrition, why his IPT team is having such a strong start to 2024 and what he wants to accomplish during the rest of his neo-pro season. BTP In-Depth 2024 Amstel Gold Breakdown Get access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscription

Tour of Flanders 2024 | THEMOVE FEMMES

THEMOVE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 40:36

Lance, Ali, and Mari go full send into the Spring Classics by splashing through the cobbles of the Women's Tour of Flanders and an impressive win by Elisa Longo Borghini - aka "Lamborghini". They discuss the evident team cohesion of Lidl-Trek to secure a dynamic win as well as the drone coverage, the crack and comeback of Lotte Kopecky, and the predictions for next week's Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift. It's game time! The race is always in front of you. Forward, never straight. OneSkin : Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THEMOVE at www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod

Placeholders: Van der Poel is in it for the long haul

Escape Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 52:24

Kit Nicholson and Dane Cash join Caley Fretz to discuss Mathieu van der Poel's longterm deal with Canyon and extension with Alpecin-Deceuninck, whether the pros should be friends, and what's coming up in the Spring Classics.

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Van der Poel is in it for the long haul

Placeholder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 52:24

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Tour de France at 58 Years Old, Pro Cycling Nutrition, Pyramidal Training – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 464

Ask a Cycling Coach - TrainerRoad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 73:35

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#1 UAE Tour Updates and the Opening Weekend

Fantasy Cycling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 29:06

Join us for the first Fantasy Cycling Podcast as we dive into the UAE Tour and analyze the start list for the race that kicks off the Spring Classics season: Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

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Early Season Check-In & Julian Alaphilippe/Patrick Lefevere Beef

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 70:24 Transcription Available

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast touch on the recent early-season racing, discuss what they expect to happen at the upcoming Spring Classics kick off this weekend at Omloop before attempting to make sense of Patrick Lefevere's strange public lashing out at his star rider Julian . Get in-depth race breakdowns with the BTP newsletter Listen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way Podcast Hit up Andrew (@vontz) on Twitter/X & Spencer (@spencersoward) on Threads with your questions, opinions, and anything else cycling-related.

One Cycling Rumors, Red Bull's Bora Acquisition & Spring Classics Speculation

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 62:24

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast dive into the latest rumors on the breakaway One Cycling league while attempting to discern the ultimate vision behind the project before touching on how Red Bull's surprise acquisition of the Bora-Hansgrohe team will affect the immediate future of the team, and the sport, before getting into some light Spring Classics speculation. Get in-depth race breakdowns with the BTP newsletter Listen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way Podcast Hit up Andrew (@vontz) on Twitter/X & Spencer (@spencersoward) on Threads with your questions, opinions, and anything else cycling-related.

Alison Jackson on being the first Canadian to win Paris-Roubaix

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 65:25

Matt Stephens and Alison Jackson discuss her incredible Paris-Roubaix victory and what it meant to the nation of Canada. Having proven her wisdom at the Spring Classics, Alison's EF Education TIBCO-SVB teammates now listen closely to her tactical calls, but how would she go about winning Roubaix for a second time in 2024? Born competitive, Alison grew up on a Bison farm in rural Canada dreaming of one day becoming an Olympian - the only question was which sport to choose. Luckily for us fans, she chose cycling! The Canuck's next goal is to have a street named after her in her native Vermilion, and Matt gets the idea of starting a petition to help make that happen…

Will 1x on road bikes ever go mainstream?

The BikeRadar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 49:42

With several teams and riders using single-chainring setups during this year's Spring Classics, 1x drivetrains for road bikes are back in the conversation again. With this in mind, BikeRadar's senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan, and technical writer Oscar Huckle to discuss the potential advantages (and disadvantages) of ditching your front derailleur. They also consider whether Classified's Powershift hub gear system could be the tech that finally unlocks the full potential of 1x drivetrains on the road. To find out more about 1x drivetrains, and whether they're right for your bike and riding, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/1x-drivetrains/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S11 Ep34: Total Demi-lition

The Cycling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 60:44

How do you beat SD Worx? That's the question that Rose Manley, Orla Chennaoui and Lizzy Banks are looking to answer in this month's episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin. With the Spring Classics now at an end and with an Ardennes triple in the bag for Demi Vollering, SD Worx already have 13 victories from four different riders this season. What makes their dominance all the more impressive is the nature of those wins, coming from almost every racing scenario possible. The Cycling Podcast team look then to explore what has made SD Worx almost unbeatable, taking into consideration the tactics, riders and peloton psychology that has secured their winning ways. Of course, special mention is given to Paris-Roubaix, one of the few occasions where SD Worx were beaten. We hear from Lizzy's day at the race as she followed the action on the cobbles and witnessed first-hand her teammate Alison Jackson take the pavé in spectacular style. We also bring all the latest news from the professional peloton, including the fallout from the mass exodus from the Zaaf Cycling team. The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and 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). Supersapiens Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com 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. D Vine Cellars The Giro d'Italia is almost upon us. That means it's time for the Vinovagando too. Celebrate the 2023 Giro with the Girovagando Selection dvinecellars.com 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.

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Dialed Podcast 271

Dialed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 82:43

The Spring Classics are done and dusted, so it's time to look at the big hitters going into the Grand Tours! That said, who are the "Big Six" of the Pro Peloton, who coined this group, and is it accurate? We also recap the Gorge Gravel Grinder and more. Enjoy the podcast!

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Dialed Podcast 271

Dialed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 82:43

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An inevitable yet exciting end to the Spring Classics

The Wheel Talk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 68:13

Abby, Matt and Gracie break down the final two races of the Spring Classics and Ardennes week. Both La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège had potentially inevitable winners but kept us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we answer a couple of listener questions and talk about what we've been obsessed with lately (non-cycling related, of course). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Saturday Supplement - 22 April 2023

The Cycling Legends Podcast [free version; no premium access]

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 26:26

It's the final weekend of the Spring Classics and it's nearly time to bid tot ziens, adieu and ciao to the cobbles, to the capos, to the bergs and to the muurs. But first, we have the trifling matter of les Cotes de La Doyenne. Plus a look back at the week's racing and Gary asks "is it time for pro cycling to find itself a new barometer?"

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007- North Carolina's Spring Classics - 7 Sister's 25k & New River Trail 50k

RunBum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 73:33

The Runbum crew were out again on this beautiful spring weekend in the Southeast. Sean and Scott talk about training, tempo runs, and how to be humbled at a group run. Sean finally got a chance to run the Seven Sister's 25k in Montreat, NC. A technical loop up Black Mountains east and west ridge lines. He "took it easy" this weekend as this run was just part of his master taper plan for next weeks Hyner 25k. Scott dusted off his speed shoes and went for a fast flat 50k on the New River Trail 50k located in Fries, VA. Hear how things went right, until they went wrong. Sign up for one of our fall races before they sell out! Sky to Summit, Wild Florida on sale now!https://www.runbumtours.com/Find us on Social at RunBum RacesThanks to Tanawha Adventures for a great race. Check out 7 Sister's next year!https://www.tanawhaadventures.com/Podcast produced, edited and all wizardly techy things byLooking Glass Designs, LLChttps://www.lgdesigns.me/@LGDesigns.me

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THEMOVE Femmes: 2023 Spring Classics Preview

THEMOVE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 61:45

Ali, Mari, and JB are back to preview the upcoming Spring Classics, as well as recap some of the races that have already happened this year. They also give their thoughts on the dynamics of “giving” a stage win to your teammate, Kristen Faulkner's disqualification from Strade Bianche, and which riders have what it takes to win at Flanders next weekend. Enter the Flanders Giveaway here! Ventum: Get 10% off when you use code “WEDU” at checkout at ventumracing.com/themove HVMN: Go to hvmn.com and use promo code “THEMOVE” at checkout to save 20%.

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THEMOVE: 2023 Spring Classics Preview

THEMOVE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 44:40

Lance, George, Johan, and JB are back to preview the 2023 Spring Classics. They dive into the importance of the Spring Classics, how the technology and training have changed in the peloton, and which riders they think are in the best form heading into these races. LMNT: Our listeners can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you order at drinklmnt.com/themove Joovv: Joovv is offering all our listeners an exclusive discount on their first order. Just go to joovv.com/themove and apply the code “THEMOVE” to your qualifying order. Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/themove HVMN: Go to hvmn.com and use promo code “THEMOVE” at checkout to save 20%.

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Cycling Talk! - Spring Classics and more - All aboard the Jumbo train! Chooo Choooo

The N+1 Cycling Podcast by Lowlands Cycling

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 70:43 Transcription Available

What a fantastic week of racing! It is starting to be very repetitive, but its true. This week it was the opening weekend for the classics season with Omloop het nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne. Jack, Stewart Geoff and Gerry review the races in detail and share their opinions and exciting actions that caught their eyes. Next week Le Samyn, Strade Bianche and Paris Nice - Whoop!!In addition to the races mentioned above we start with the UAE tour and Gran Camino in Spain.Following global cycling news we also have an XC nationals update.Jack and Geoff share some exciting technology like: the Uno X aero helmet, which reminded us about the movie Spaceballs. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/is-the-new-uno-x-time-trial-helmet-the-wildest-one-yet/new tires developed by NASA? https://www.startengine.com/offering/smart-tire-companyupdated Zwift companion app. https://www.zwift.com/news/29779-companion-leaderboardsShimano 3 wheel pully. https://www.bikeradar.com/news/shimano-three-pulley-rear-derailleur-patent/Last but not least we talk about recovery. See top 10 tips below:Reduce intensity and volume during your recovery week. I usually recommend a 3-1 schedule where you increase volume and/or power over the course of 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of recovery.Adequate Rest: Getting enough sleep is crucial for recovery. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.Proper Nutrition: Consume a balanced diet with adequate protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Eating enough calories is essential for recovery after long workouts. Remember to lower your calorie intake during rest days in your recovery week. Active Recovery: Engage in low-intensity activities such as yoga, walking, or swimming to promote blood flow and speed up recovery.Massage: Massaging tight or sore muscles can help to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and promote relaxation.Compression: Wearing compression socks or leggings can help to increase blood flow and reduce muscle soreness.Hydration: Drinking enough water is essential for recovery. Aim to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water daily.Ice baths: Taking ice baths after a long workout can help to reduce inflammation and promote recovery.Stretching: Incorporate stretching exercises into your routine to help maintain flexibility and prevent injury.Listen to your body: Pay attention to how your body feels and adjust your training accordingly. Rest and recovery days are just as important as training days.

Philippe Gilbert on his illustrious career and imminent retirement

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 71:50

Matt Stephens and Philippe Gilbert discuss his incredible career in the pro peloton and how he has prepared for retirement at the end of the season with one final ride on the Cauberg. A former world champion, with stage victories at all three grand tours, his dominance of the Spring Classics is perhaps how Philippe's career will be best remembered. But the Lotto Soudal rider insists it's not just the victory that matters, but the manner in which it is won. For more information on Phil's last ride as mentioned in the podcast, visit www.philslastride.com

A Spring Classics season to remember

Freewheeling

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 62:22

The ladies chat about their favourite moments, riders and teams from the Spring Classics and look ahead to many many stage races to come. For some more key takeaways check out the article on CyclingTips.com.

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Fred Wright would love to win Flanders one day

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 65:39

Matt Stephens and Fred Wright discuss that itching feeling to get back on the bike after a few days of rest, which might come as a surprise given the depth of effort Fred put into his Spring Classics season. Now with his sights firmly on the Tour de France, the Team Bahrain Victorious rider is so versatile that he has the luxury of picking and choosing whether he goes for it in a bunch sprint or a Time Trial stage. Having met Bradley Wiggins there as a kid, it wasn't until he reached his teens that he realised that Herne Hill Velodrome and its volunteers had shaped him as a rider, and a person; setting him on his path to stardom in the pro peloton.

Looking Back at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Spring Classics

Aérogramme: Peloton Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 41:53

So the 2022 spring classics are behind us and it's almost time to welcome this season's Giro d'Italia, but before we do that, OJ Borg, Jeremy Whittle and Peter Cossins chat through a dramatic and compelling Liège-Bastogne-Liège weekend, in which one young talent — Remco Evenepoel — came of age, and another, of a different vintage — Annemiek van Vleuten — showed her durability and resilience. They also look back over the peaks and troughs of a thrilling March and April, from the Poggio to the Arenberg, the Kemmelberg to La Redoute, discussing the capi and the cobbles, the bergs and the bravado, and identifying the winners and losers (and the missing in action) from cycling's greatest one-day races...

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Wait, are the Spring Classics really over?

CyclingTips Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 43:38 Very Popular

This week on the CyclingTips podcast we discuss the final two one-days of the men's and women's Spring Classics: Liège-Bastogne-Liège and La Flèche Wallonne. Plus, the Tour de Romandie is this week and we are a little over a week from the first Grand Tour of the year.

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Spring classics update with Whitey, Burt and Henk

The Detour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 50:06

We're joined by Ineos Grenadiers DS Brett Lancaster, BikeExchange Jayco head DS Matt White and former pro Henk Vogals to wrap the classics season so far and preview Liege Bastogne Liege.

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Holy Pogacar: The Spring Classics

Off The Back Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 68:15

Racing has been hot in this seasons mid-classics. Dropper posts in Sanremo and Sprints up the Kwaremont. We've had a few corkers lately.

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Magnus Bäckstedt on two-wheel drifting at Paris-Roubaix