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CyclingTips PodcastWait, are the Spring Classics really over?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.
2022-04-2643 minCyclingTips PodcastBreaking down the fastest Paris-Roubaix in historyThe CyclingTips podcast reports from the roadside of Paris-Roubaix.What made this edition so fast and how have the Ineos Grenadiers become the team of the Spring this year?
2022-04-1859 minCyclingTips PodcastRoadside at Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec ZwiftThe CyclingTips team reports cobble-side from Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift where the conditions couldn't be more different from last year.
2022-04-1635 minCyclingTips PodcastWhat will the peloton face this weekend at Paris-Roubaix?The CyclingTips podcast is back to preview the upcoming men's and women's Paris-Roubaix.SD Worx is the team to watch after a disappointing performance in the first Paris-Roubaix Femmes, and although they've been the team to beat this Spring, has the men's Jumbo-Visma team peaked too soon?Plus, with his leg broken Ronan has become an expert in data analysis, apparently.
2022-04-1558 minCyclingTips PodcastFinish line drama again at Amstel Gold RaceThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We break down the winning move from the women's Amstel Gold Race and talk about how the race can announce a male winner in the future. There were some notable developments in Itzulia Basque Country last week and Scheldeprijs did not disappoint. Plus Shoddy catches up with Allan Davis at Itzulia Basque Country. Ronan looked into why Wout van Aert can wear his Red Bull branded helmet while Tom Pidcock can not.
2022-04-1255 minCyclingTips PodcastKey moments from the Tour of FlandersThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We have a lot to say about the men's and women's Tour of Flanders and the key moments from both events. With James out, we skip a Nerd Nugget this week but recommend checking out the bikes and tech Ronan saw while in Belgium over the weekend.
2022-04-0559 minCyclingTips PodcastTour of Flanders preview: What will we do without Wout?The CyclingTips crew get together to preview a potentially Wout van Aert-less men's Tour of Flanders and what will be a predictably unpredictable women's event on Sunday.If you missed Caley's words on Richard Moore they can be found here.
2022-04-0143 minCyclingTips PodcastA jam-packed week of Belgian ClassicsThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...The Volta a Catalunya saw the young Colombian Sergio Higuita take a major general classification victory after the first three stages were dominated by Australians.In Belgium, Brugge-De Panne was hectic and E3 signalled a changing of the guard while both the men's and women's Gent-Wevelgem ended dramatically.
2022-03-291h 04
FreewheelingSD Worx threw everything they had at Gent-WevelgemThe ladies of Freewheeling gather to chat Exterioo Classic Brugge-De Panne and Gent-Wevelgem and look ahead to the Tour of Flanders next weekend!Read Amy's feature on the new Tour of Scandinavia on CyclingTips.
2022-03-2841 minCyclingTips PodcastThe Milan-San Remo descent even more critical in recent yearsThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We chat everything Milan-San Remo from Mohorič to Pogačar vs Van Aert, especially that dropper seat post.We briefly get into Trofeo Alfredo Binda, but for a full breakdown check out this week's Freewheeling podcast.Plus, coming up this week we've got the Volta a Catalunya and a handful of men's and women's Belgian one-days.
2022-03-2249 minCyclingTips PodcastWhat are the chances Pogačar wins Milan-Sanremo?This week on the CyclingTips podcast...We discuss Paris-Nice, especially the fantastic final stage, and Tirreno-Adriatico and look ahead to Milan-Sanremo on Saturday. Plus, Lorena Wiebes seems unbeatable in a sprint after her performance at Ronde van Drenthe. For this week's Nerd Nugget, James is excited to test an $800 road bike.
2022-03-1550 minCyclingTips PodcastWe can't get over this year's Strade Bianche DonneThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We discuss the very different tactics in play at the men's and women's Strade Bianche over the weekend. The first really important stage races are underway with Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, and Paris-Nice, in particular, started with a bang for one team while others fell short.James chats about the new project from Lemond, what we know and what we don't know.
2022-03-081h 00CyclingTips Podcast"Still top ten" doesn't quite cut itThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We chat in depth about the men's and women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the men's Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne.In case you want to read Iain's The dictator, the oligarch and the UCI president piece.James checks in to discuss Cervelo's new frames hiding in plain sight at the opening weekend.
2022-03-0159 minCyclingTips PodcastThe violence and silence behind the UCI's PR momentIn this special episode of the CyclingTips podcast, our Senior Features Editor Iain Treloar digs into the evacuation efforts of Afghan cyclists in the wake of the Taliban’s return. Off the back of months of reporting, we reveal the bullying and blackmail behind a famous cyclist evacuation convoy backed by the UCI – and how the lists had been manipulated by the President of the Afghan Cycling Federation, Fazli Ahmad Fazli, to benefit family and friends instead of cyclists. With UCI backing, they received asylum, and Fazli received a major UCI award. Since CyclingTips broke the story...
2022-02-2542 minCyclingTips PodcastThe curious case of Evenepoel's ITT strava fileThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...Ronan breaks down all the racing that happened since the last episode, and all the drama that came along with it from Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl's Cavendish vs. Jakobsen dilemma to Nairo Quintana's fantastic start to the season to the pure power of Remco Evenepoel to Annemiek van Veluten's impressive comeback.For this week's Nerd Nugget James has a lot to say about chamois.
2022-02-231h 01CyclingTips PodcastHow will the WorldTour Relegation system impact racing?This year on the CyclingTips podcast...The team chats about the UCI's new WorlTour relegation system and how that might impact the 2022 season.Matt de Neef caught up with Cadel Evans.
2022-02-161h 11CyclingTips PodcastAll eyes on the early season stage racesThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...We discuss Saudi Tour, Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, Vuelta CV Feminas, and Etoile de Bessège and how the early season has changed.For Nerd Nugget, James discusses changes in production, specifically related to the cost of shipping now vs. pre-pandemic.
2022-02-0952 minCyclingTips PodcastThe one where Caley and Ronan agree about TT bikesThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...José Been joins the podcast to break down all the action from the Cyclocross World Championships and chat about the early season one-day races in Mallorca and France.Plus, we have updates on Egan Bernal and Amy Pieters.Ronan takes over Nerd Nugget this week to talk about the growing debate regarding time trial bikes, and Caley and Ronan actually agree?
2022-02-0257 minCyclingTips PodcastWhat we know about Egan Bernal post-crashThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...Our thoughts are with Egan Bernal after he crashed at a training camp in Colombia on Monday. We chat about what we know the day after his back surgery.Chris Froome may be spending too much time with Michael Woods, the cyclocross World Championships are coming and the women's field is already down two top riders, and Canyon//SRAM announced the roster for the Generation development team.For this week's Nerd Nugget, James wants to know which shoe option is better: boas or laces?
2022-01-2655 minCyclingTips PodcastCan Philippe Gilbert win Milan-Sanremo?This week on the CyclingTips podcast...The Australian National Championships delivered two deserving winners in Luke Plapp and Nicole Frain. Caleb Ewan, Vincenzo Nibali, and Philippe Gilbert announced their target races for the upcoming season. Mathieu van der Poel underwent knee surgery while recovering from a back injury.And in the latest COVID-19 related news, France will require athletes competing in the country to be fully vaccinated. For Nerd Nugget Ronan chats about Zwift Premium and what that could mean for the virtual company.
2022-01-191h 00CyclingTips PodcastGrand Tour talents in the one-daysThis week on the CyclingTips podcast...Egan Bernal has a long-term contract commitment from the Ineos Grenadiers. Does that mean we will finally see him back at the Tour de France? Tadej Pogačar will race the Monuments in addition to targeting the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espańa. And Abby and Dane predict the major storylines from the men's and women's 2022 seasons. James follows up on last weeks Nerd Nugget with a tip from a listener.
2022-01-1239 minCyclingTips PodcastNew year, lingering injuriesThe CyclingTips podcast is back in 2022 to chat about everything that happened over the holiday break.A few big names are suffering from lingering injuries and an early-season race has been cancelled. But it's not all bad news! Tom Dumoulin has a new outlook on his career, thanks to his teammate Primoz Roglic. Plus, how important is it to wipe down your indoor training setup after use?
2022-01-051h 00CyclingTips PodcastThe 2021 CyclingTips AwardsFor the final episode of 2021 the CyclingTips podcast crew hand out awards to the best riders of 2021, the most exciting race, the biggest disappointments, etc. All judged by James. For the Nerd Nugget James picks some interesting or disappointing tech from 2021.
2021-12-221h 10CyclingTips PodcastShould cyclocross be in the Winter Olympics?This week on the CyclingTips podcast...Dylan Groenewegen left Team Jumbo-Visma with one year left on his contract to join Team BikeExchange. Burger Kingwill sponsor Italian ProTeam Eolo-Kometa in 2022. And an anti-trans group protested at the USA Cyclocross National Championships. The latest round of the cyclocross World Cup was held in snow-covered Val di Sole. Could it help their bid to be an Olympic sport in the future?
2021-12-2244 min
CyclingTips PodcastLefevere's sudden interest in women's cyclingThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... We discuss Patrick Lefevere and his recent announcement that he would sponsor NXTG, a U23 women's team, via his company Experza. Nathan Haas chats about his departure from road racing for a future on gravel. Mark Cavendish finally set pen to paper for the 2022 season while Team DSM is down another rider. For Nerd Nugget, James talks about possible e-bike incentives if the Build Back Better bill actually gets passed, and how it might have real effects on bicycle commuting in the United States.
2021-12-0853 min
Nerd Alert PodcastDesigning a cyclocross race bike that isn’t a gravel bikeThis/next week’s episode of the Nerd Alert Podcast has dropped a little early. That’s because it’s a timely chat about the new Cervelo R5-CX cyclocross race bike that was just announced. Our guests for this episode are Cervelo’s director of product management, Maria Benson, and the company’s engineering manager, Scott Roy. Dave Rome fills in as host and chats about all the nerdy details of the new model (such as the new threaded bottom bracket!) that was designed specifically for Marianne Vos and Wout van Aert. It’s worth a quick note to say that wh...
2021-12-0240 min
CyclingTips PodcastBernal and Van Aert are already planning for JulyThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... The Beking festival attracted top talent in Monaco over the weekend. Egan Bernal wants to race the Tour de France next year. And speaking of the Tour de France, Wout van Aert hopes to land the green jersey in 2022. EF Education-Tibco-SVB announced their first new rider. Cyclocross was in full swing over the weekend but the next World Cup in Antwerp has been cancelled. For this week's Nerd Nugget, Ronan talks about his lengthy guide to buying a balance bike.
2021-11-3056 min
Nerd Alert PodcastLoved products that didn’t make our top 10sThis week’s episode of the CyclingTips Nerd Alert podcast sees tech editors Dave Rome and Ronan McLaughlin take control of the airwaves. They chat about new headset bearings that apparently can’t be killed, some big industry news, and a few new features you can expect to see on Zwift. Ronan and Dave then share a few of their most loved products for this year that didn’t make their respective Top 10s. And finally, the episode wraps up with a teaser of what they’re working on for CyclingTips now.
2021-11-291h 00
CyclingTips PodcastSagan should race Life Time's six-race seriesThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... Dane called up Life Time’s President of Media and Events Kimo Seymour to learn a bit about Life Time's new six-race off-road series in 2022. Peter Sagan is in the news and it's not great. Mark Cavendish had a nasty crash on the track at the Ghent six day. Team BikeExchange's women's team is coming along nicely for 2022. And Ronan is trying to find the best indoor training set up in a new series on the site focusing on a variety of different "pain caves".
2021-11-2358 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe problem with professional cycling contractsThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... Geraint Thomas had his training bike stolen, and promptly returned. The EF Education First-Nippo firing and un-firing saga. And Wout van Aert is getting into the NFT business. The Giro d'Italia 2022 route has been announced. And for Nerd Nugget, James chats MPG ratings...for bikes?
2021-11-161h 09
CyclingTips PodcastEF is joining the Women's WorldTourThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... EF is joining forces with Tibco-SVB to upgrade the long-running team to a Women's WorldTeam program. Chad Haga is joining Rally, as the team continues to bolster its roster. And, why you should care about the new UCI Track Champions League. Dane caught up with USA national time trial champion Lawson Craddock about his plans for 2022. For today's Nerd Nugget James is curious about Tom Pidcock's Pinarello cross bike.
2021-11-0953 min
CyclingTips PodcastTinkoff’s naked tax evasionThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... There was some excellent cyclocross over the weekend. Oleg Tinkoff is back in the news. We really want to know what is going on at Team DSM. And industry leaders' sign the Shift Cycling Culture climate commitment. In the Nerd Nugget James has some thoughts on the dominance of Rad Power electric bikes outside the cycling-crazy bubble.
2021-11-0253 min
CyclingTips PodcastWhat is your water bottle count?This week on the CyclingTips podcast... There's a little bit of transfer news, a little bit of racing, and a whole lot of Nerding about. James poses the question: how many water bottles do you have at home? And how many of those do you actually use? Plus a snippet from last weeks Nerd Alert podcast where the Nerds dreamed of running the cycling industry.
2021-10-2651 min
CyclingTips PodcastFrom the Top: Building ZwiftCyclingTips' founder Wade Wallace introduces you to a new podcast about the entrepreneurs of iconic cycling brands and their journeys. This one with Jon Mayfield and Eric Min of Zwift give you a taste. Search 'From the Top' to find more of these episodes.
2021-10-201h 11
CyclingTips PodcastTour routes and an American crit fiascoDane and Abby break down the men's and women's Tour de France routes. Caley puts the USA Crits fiasco into context. Plus, there have been some WorldTour team developments. For the Nerd Nugget, James has an important question for CyclingTips Podcast listeners...
2021-10-1944 min
CyclingTips PodcastFrom BrugesThe CyclingTips Podcast break down the men's and women's elite World Championship time trials and look ahead to the road races next weekend. Wade Wallace spoke with Farid Noori about the crisis in Afghanistan. If you would like to donate more information can be found here. Ronan was on the ground at the time trial and noticed a few things viewers at home may not have noticed.
2021-09-211h 02
Nerd Alert Podcast3T’s homegrown Italian robots and the future of carbon fiber3T recently wound down its carbon fiber frame production in Asia and brought it in-house to Italy. Manufacturing frames the same way would have prohibitory expensive with Italian labor costs, though, so 3T instead developed an entirely new, and highly automated, process that not only dramatically slashes the amount of manual labor required, but also supposedly makes the frames better. What’s the secret sauce in 3T’s new frame building technology, and what are the company’s plans for it moving forward? In this episode of the CyclingTips Nerd Alert podcast, we sit down — virtually, of course —...
2021-09-1743 min
CyclingTips PodcastAlready looking forward to the Movistar's Netlfix season 3This week on the CyclingTips podcast we discuss the final week of the Vuelta a España, particularly the drama surrounding Movistar and Miguel Ángel López. Abby chats the basics from the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, for a full breakdown check out the Freewheeling Podcast. Shoddy and Ronan were at the Eurobike so Shoddy gives us his top tip from the week. Matt de Neef spoke with Jack Haig after his podium finish at the Vuelta.
2021-09-081h 12
CyclingTips PodcastAre breakaways more successful this year?This week on the CyclingTips Podcast we dive into the last week of racing in Spain. The Vuelta a España has been action-packed so Dane brings up the overall general classification battle. Freewheeling this week was all about the cycling categories at the Paralympic Games, so with the Games starting Tuesday make sure you're up to speed! For Nerd Nugget, Orbea has a new bike and Ribble has some real funky new handlebars.
2021-08-2443 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe Vuelta a España is off to a promising startThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... We break down the first three stages of the Vuelta a España, and speculate what the next 18 stages could bring. Abby gives a brief rundown of the Ladies Tour of Norway. A deeper dive can be found on the Freewheeling Podcast. Ronan catches up with the new women's Everesting world record holder Illi Gardner. And Silca released a pair of socks that claim to save eight watts! That is not an insignificant amount of watts.
2021-08-1754 min
CyclingTips PodcastWhat's next for Koen de KortOn this special edition episode of the CyclingTips Podcast José Been chats with Koen de Kort about his accident and what he will do next.
2021-08-1226 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe Omnium Gold that ended the droughtThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... We wrap up discussions of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and look forward to Paris 2024 in only three years. Transfer season is in full swing and two teams, in particular, are filling up with new riders. The Vuelta a España is around the corner, and the general classification already looks more entertaining than the Tour de France.
2021-08-101h 05
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 21: Until next year...Ronan and Caley wander around the Champs Élysées, running into riders and chatting through some final thoughts on the 2021 Tour de France. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1844 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 20: Á ParisThe 20th stage of the Tour de France has concluded and the general classification battle is over. The final time trial was as eventful as a typical time trial is, and Ronan and Caley wondered around the start to check out whatever new tech was on display. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1750 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 19: Far from a sprint finishCaley and Ronan chat stage 19 of the Tour de France, especially a questionable victory salute. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1645 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 18: Pau doing Pau thingsCaley and Ronan discuss the final mountain stage of the 2021 Tour de France and the news of the Bahrain Victorious hotel raid. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1555 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 17: On the Col du PortetCaley and Ronan report from the side of the road at the Col du Portet. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1451 min
FreewheelingGiro Donne and dustedLoren, Abby, and Amy break down the final three stages of the Giro Donne and chat about who impressed. Plus, why did SD Worx sweep the general classification? Hear from Heidi Franz, Hannah Barnes, and Ruth Winder. Find the Cyclists' Alliance x CyclingTips kit here! And find out more about POC's Ventral Air SPIN NFC here.
2021-07-141h 04
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 16: Riding in the PyreneesPeter Cossins joins the podcast to analyse stage 16 of the Tour de France and chat about riding a bike in the Pyrenees. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1348 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily Podcast, second rest day: The mountain competition is hotting upRonan, Caley, and Abby infiltrate Jimmy Whelan's balcony to chat about the Mountains competition at the Tour de France and the final week. Caley called up Sepp Kuss for some behind the scenes information on his stage 15 win. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1256 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 15: Emotions all aroundA mountainous stage in the Pyrenees ended with a wonderful victory, while elsewhere in Italy tears fell after the final stage of the Giro Donne. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1135 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 14: Aggressive or DefensiveOpportunity looms as the race heads into the Pyrenees. Stage 14 of the Tour de France started aggressively and continued to fly until a strong breakaway went clear. Ruth Winder and Hannah Barnes check-in from the Queen stage of the Giro Donne. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-1055 min
CyclingTips PodcastTour Daily, stage 13: The man of the momentStage 13 of the Tour de France was wild and nasty but finished as expected, and with style. Ruth Winder checks in from the Giro Donne on her birthday to talk about some big news. Find the Equals CyclingTips x The Cyclists' Alliance x Black Sheep kit here.
2021-07-0955 min
FreewheelingSprinters shine at the Giro DonneAbby, Amy, and Loren chat stages 5, 6, and 7 of the Giro Donne with some rider diaries from Ruth Winder and Heidi Franz. Find the Cyclists' Alliance x CyclingTips kit here!
2021-07-0950 min
CyclingTips Podcast2021 Tour de France predictionsWith the Tour de France grand départ mere days away, the CyclingTips podcast team runs through which stages are going to matter, who is going to factor in the general classification, and their personal picks for the race across France.
2021-06-221h 13
Nerd Alert PodcastPreventing mechanicals with pro wrench Brad CopelandThis week’s CyclingTips Nerd Alert episode is a deep dive into preventing ride or race-ending mechanicals and how to deal with them when things do go wrong. For this episode, tech editor Dave Rome rang up mechanic to the stars, Brad Copeland. As the personal mechanic for former cross country mountain bike world champion Kate Courtney, Brad is incredibly detailed in ensuring his riders are able to consistently get to the finish line. The lessons here are just as applicable to everyday road and gravel riders as they are to those racing mountain bike world cups.
2021-06-171h 11
CyclingTips PodcastDeveloping bike racers to be leaders with L39ionThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... Dane breaks down the major talking points coming out of the Tour de Suisse. The debate around Mark Cavendish going to the Tour de France continues. Caley caught up with Justin Williams after L39ION of LA swept all the elite men's and women's races at Tulsa Tough over the weekend. For Nerd Nugget, the saga of the Speedco handlebars continues, and Ronan actually agrees with the UCI?
2021-06-151h 24
Nerd Alert PodcastDigging through the tech at Unbound GravelIt seems everything cycling-related is fetching inordinate amounts of money on the used market these days, and so we figured it was a good time to trade in Caley and Zach for a special guest host: Dan Cavallari, former tech editor for Velonews and now freelancer extraordinaire. Dan covered Unbound Gravel for CyclingTips this year, so it only seemed right for James and Dave to run through all the interesting gravel tech with him. Wondering about tire inserts? Tire sizes and pressure? Handlebar setups? Gearing? We go through it all, and bookend it with the...
2021-06-111h 18
CyclingTips PodcastConclusions from the Critérium du DauphinéThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast... Dane breaks down the final takeaways from the Critérium du Dauphiné and what to expect from the Tour de Suisse. Plus, the women raced their first-ever Tour de Suisse Women. Unbound Gravel delivered two impressive races from both the elite men and elite women. For Nerd Nugget, a conversation about why the UCI can’t apply some of the rules more consistently
2021-06-0857 min
CyclingTips PodcastFinal takeaways from the 2021 Giro d'ItaliaThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... The Giro d'Italia is over and with the final two stages fresh in our minds we discuss the race, who disappointed, and who impressed. For Nerd Nugget, Ronan wrote a story about front hub "fairings" used at the Giro ITT that were banned by the UCI.
2021-06-0154 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe Giro GC battle is far from overAfter an exciting stage 19 at the Giro d'Italia the CyclingTips podcast gets together to chat what happened on the day and what to expect in the final two stages.
2021-05-2833 min
CyclingTips PodcastCan anyone at the Giro top Bernal?This week on the CyclingTips podcast... We discuss the second week at the Giro d'Italia, Bernal's class, and if it was a mistake for Ineos Grenadiers to take him to the Giro instead of the Tour de France. For Nerd Nuggets, James brings up the mysterious wheels of Jumbo-Visma spotted in Italy.
2021-05-2553 min
CyclingTips PodcastWhat to expect at the 2021 Giro d'ItaliaThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast... After a brief discussion of the Tour de Romandie and the Festival Elsy Jacobs, the podcast team discuss the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Dane breaks down which stages to tune into and which stages will decide the race (a more comprehensive list of stages can be found here thanks to Matt de Neef). Then the team discusses contenders. Who will show up ready to fight for the pink jersey, and who could surprise us? Plus, Peter Sagan is back, but can he out sprint Caleb Ewan? On this...
2021-05-041h 07
CyclingTips PodcastThat's a wrap on the Spring one-daysThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast... The Ardennes are over which means we are hurtling towards Grand Tour season. The crew discusses the final four one-day races for the men and women; La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. With the Giro d'Italia mere weeks away, Dane teases who will attend the first Grand Tour. Finally, ins this week's Nerd Nugget segment, Ronan noticed some fascinating handlebars in a Danish race recently that, like marmite, have fueled a love it or hate it debate.
2021-04-271h 06
CyclingTips PodcastAmstel Gold Race, Mark Cavendish, and SRAM Rival AXSThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast... We discuss two exciting finales at the 2021 Amstel Gold Race and Mark Cavendish's string of wins at the Tour of Turkey. For the Nerd Nugget, James breaks down the new SRAM Rival AXS.
2021-04-2058 min
CyclingTips PodcastIntroducing: From the GunThe first episode of From the Gun, a podcast from L39ion of Los Angeles and CyclingTips that will focus on stories inside American cycling. Justin Williams and Mark Alford host, joke, cry and have real conversations about our sport, the industry, the culture behind it, and much more. In this introductory episode, Justin and Mark discuss what is to come in future episodes, the first L39ion of LA team camp, expanding the team to Miami and beyond, and their upcoming racing schedule.
2021-04-1452 min
CyclingTips PodcastSome "rules" were made to be brokenIn this week's episode of the CyclingTips Podcast... We discuss the final stages of the Itzulia Basque Country, Mark Cavendish's win at the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, and Kasia Niewiadoma's contract extension with Canyon-SRAM. While scrolling through the internet James came across a photo of a VW Tiguan complete with a mountain bike on the back. In this week's Nerd Nugget James goes over a few inaccuracies he noticed that are actually dangerous.
2021-04-1349 min
CyclingTips PodcastA whole lot of FlandersThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... The team chats 2021 Tour of Flanders. The men's race featured controversy, heartbreak, and an unexpected winner. In the women's race, a clear favourite did not disappoint. For this week's edition of Nerd Nuggets James discusses the tyre + wheel choice of the Tour of Flanders winner.
2021-04-061h 08
CyclingTips PodcastOne-day races and Bouhanni controversyThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... Ineos dominated the Volta a Catalunya, sweeping the general classification podium. There were also three WorldTour one-days for the men and two for the women. All five of the races featured interesting tactical choices by many of the top teams. For Nerd Nuggets, James gets into Enve's new bike frames.
2021-03-301h 02
CyclingTips PodcastDouble the weeklong races, double the dramaThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... We discuss Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. Two fantastic weeklong stage races full of controversy, heartbreak, and wonderfully exciting wins. Abby quickly breaks down the Healthy Ageing Tour, and everyone looks forward to the last 15 km of Milan-Sanremo. Nerd Nuggets this week features Ronan Mc Laughlin answering some of the questions about Wahoo's newly reintroduced Speedplay pedals. Lastly, you can find Ostroy's Black Cycling Pioneers Resort Shirt here. 100% of the proceeds go to Ride Up Grades, let's get more kids on bikes!
2021-03-161h 06
CyclingTips PodcastWho doesn't love Strade Bianche?!This week on the CyclingTips podcast... The whole crew is still excited about the men's and women's races at Strade Bianche over the weekend. Italian racing wasn't the only action, however. Paris-Nice is on, and Cavendish is (almost) back. James has even more power meter news to discuss, this time in the form of power meter...shoes?
2021-03-091h 03
CyclingTips PodcastInternational Women's Day SpecialHappy International Women’s Day! Over the past couple of years, the number of female-identifying cyclists has grown. More women are finding cycling, the joy and the freedom that accompanies hopping on a bike and taking off on an adventure. What continues to bring more women to cycling is the community, the friendships that develop around the bike. To get a sense of where the cycling industry stands when it comes to female-identifying cyclists Abby chatted with two women who are immersed in the industry. Elorie Slater, marketing manager of Pivot Cycles, has pu...
2021-03-081h 21
CyclingTips PodcastWould you lease a road bike?This week on the CyclingTips podcast... There was a lot of races to discuss, between the Opening Weekend in Belgium, a small race in France, and the finale of the UAE Tour. Dane and Abby debate the best transfer of the women's peloton. For this week's Nerd Nugget segment James called up Jamie Milroy of DASH in the UK to talk about their bike subscription program. The concept of leasing instead of buying a bike is one that has been discussed on the podcast before, so we dive into it a little deeper.
2021-03-021h 13
CyclingTips PodcastUAE Tour, Nelson Vails, and SRAM's purchase of Time pedalsThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast... Dane breaks down the Tour des Alpes Maritimes et du Var and the UAE Tour, Abby has a few thoughts on the suspension of former Health Mate - Cyclelive team manager Patrick van Gansen, and we are all excited about Tao Geoghegan Hart's action towards diversifying the sport by funding a stagiaire spot on the Hagens Berman Axeon team. Mike Better calls up Nelson Vails, retired professional road and track cyclist for the USA and the first Black cyclist to win an Olympic medal, to chat about diversity in...
2021-02-231h 02
CyclingTips PodcastVisors on road helmets are radOn the CyclingTips podcast this week we discuss Tour de la Provence, the Bernal vs. Alaphilippe race up Mont Ventoux, and Clasica de Almeria. James has a thing or two to say about the response to Kevin Hart riding a road bike, more specifically, cyclists response to Kevin Hart's on-bike style. Caley and James finally have an outlet to debate whether or not we should all be waxing our chains. And finally, in the newly renamed tech segment, James breaks down the new e-bike act in congress. In the podcast James men...
2021-02-1657 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe super tuck, Chris Froome's disc brakes, and Zwift cheatingThis week on the CyclingTips podcast... Dane breaks down the news including Étoile de Bessèges and the new UCI rules. Opinions differ regarding the ban of the "super tuck". Matt de Neef makes a surprise guest appearance to talk about the Australian National Championships. Instead of a debate this week Caley, Ronan, and Shoddy respond in-real-time to Chris Froome's bike review, especially his take on disc brakes. And for Nerd Alert, Ronan chatted with Robert Chung about cheating on Zwift. Can Zwift ever be a reputable form of competition? Chung has some thoug...
2021-02-091h 09
CyclingTips PodcastThe most compliant kit, Cyclocross Worlds, and Shimano wireless newsThis week on the CyclingTips podcast Jose talks everyone through Cyclocross Worlds and Dane breaks down EF's new kit as well as an actual road race that took place and races that will not happen. Shoddy squares off against James in this week's debate, mechanical vs. electronic shifting, please vote for the winner here. For "Nerd Alert", James calls upon you, the listeners, to help find a new name for this tech news segment. He then mentions the damage salt water can do to a bike, a relevant concern given cyclocross worlds, Shimano's wireless plans, an...
2021-02-0255 min
CyclingTips PodcastDumoulin's time off, CX World Cup, and Taya's rollerless chainOn this week's CyclingTips podcast there is a lot to discuss. From Tom Dumoulin taking a break from racing, the Olympic back-and-forth, the end of NBC Sports, and Dane's chicken nugget diet. As the winner of last week's debate, Dane squares off against Shoddy. The topic: best men's 2020/21 World Tour transfer. Who made the better argument? Vote for yourself here. Jose joins the podcast to discuss the final round of the cyclocross World Cup. For Nerd Alert, James is not convinced by Taya's new rollerless chain.
2021-01-261h 08
CyclingTips PodcastWhat does Brexit mean for bikes?After briefly discussing the impact Brexit is having on the cycling industry in an earlier episode of the CyclingTips podcast, Shoddy, Abby, and Ronan do a bit of a deeper dive into Brexit and bikes. First, Ronan spoke with Tony Connelly, European Editor for RTÉ News and Current Affairs, to go over the nuts and bolts of the situation. Next, Shoddy caught up with Joe Laverick, CyclingTips contributor and professional cyclist for Hagens Berman AXEON, who is currently navigating how he will get to Europe to race. And finally, Ronan talked to Myles McC...
2021-01-221h 08
CyclingTips PodcastAnnemiek van Vleuten at team camp, and a Peloton in the White HouseIn this week's CyclingTips podcast, Dane breaks down the news and Abby chats with Annemiek van Vleuten about her first Team Movistar team camp and her thoughts on 2021. With James off for the day, Shoddy is handed the reigns to Nerd Alert leading to a discussion of what kind of stationary bike Joe Biden should bring to the White House. This week also marks the start of a new segment on the podcast, a debate! Dane Cash and Caley Fretz square off to determine which Grand Tour in 2021 will be the most exciting.
2021-01-191h 04
CyclingTips PodcastHirschi's surprise transfer and a deep dive into PFASIn this week's CyclingTips Podcast, Dane is back to go over all the news surrounding Marc Hirschi's move to UAE Team Emirates plus the news regarding the continued conversations around Wout van Aert's future contract, Trek-Segafredo and Bahrain Victorious Grand Tour rosters, and Team Cofidis's plan for a women's team. For a special Nerd Alert segment, James spoke with Sonya Lunder, the Toxics Policy Advisor for the Sierra Club, about PFAS.
2021-01-111h 15
CyclingTips PodcastWell hello 2021! We are back.We are back with another episode of the CyclingTips Podcast! With Dane sitting out this episode Abby takes over the news segment (don't worry, it's only temporary). José breaks down all the cyclocross that happened over the holidays, and James discusses the impact of Brexit on the bike industry in the U.K.
2021-01-0659 min
CyclingTips PodcastThe 2020 CyclingTipsIn this, the final episode of 2020, the CyclingTips Podcast crew get together to discuss the great and the not-so-great of what was, in general, a fantastic bike racing season...you know...minus the COVID.
2020-12-231h 13
Nerd Alert PodcastIt’s time for the 2020 CyclingTippy awards!Yes, folks, it’s once again that time of year where we here at CyclingTips hand out the most prestigious, coveted, and occasionally dubious awards in all of cycling: the CyclingTippies! What was the most important bike launched this year? What was the biggest miss? What was just the flat-out most ridiculous, or most annoying? And what was the absolute biggest bummer of the year? We cover all of this, and more, in this week’s episode.
2020-12-181h 01
CyclingTips Podcast2021 season continues to take shape, the Australian CyclingTips team checks inFor this week's CyclingTips podcast Caley, Dane, Abby, and Shoddy chat about Mark Cavendish and his situation next year, the new Team Sunweb plus more transfer news, and finally Cherie Pridham joining Israel Start-Up Nation for 2021. Shoddy walks us through his $200 winter kit challenge and contemplates what his next project should be. With James sitting out this episode we turn to the CyclingTips team in Australia who have been working on an exciting new project, coming soon to the CyclingTips youtube channel.
2020-12-081h 05
CyclingTips PodcastA new type of chain and the crash replay debateOn this week's CyclingTips podcast Dane does a deep dive into NTT's new name and new faces, as well as the riders who have moved on to different outfits for 2021. Then the gang discusses an article Caley Fretz wrote over the weekend regarding crash replays on live television. They are joined for the debate by a real live professional cyclist, Toms Skujins. The podcast ends with a Nerdy discussion of a new type of chain.
2020-12-021h 18
CyclingTips PodcastHead units for your wrist and Groenewegen’s suspensionJust to make sure you all listening are paying attention, we flipped the script for this week's CyclingTips podcast. To kick it off, James introduces the gang to the new Wahoo Element Rival, a watch that is a head unit for your wrist. The talk turns to why cyclists aren't more interested in such an item, and the importance of heart rate monitoring in training. Per-usual, Shoddy misses the good old days. Next, a discussion of Chloé Dygert and Canyon//SRAM's statements over the weekend regarding equality in bike racing, and doing better in the fut...
2020-11-171h 18
CyclingTips PodcastFull-face road helmets are the futureIn today's episode of the CyclingTips podcast, Dane does a final rundown of the racing news. The Vuelta proved to be yet another exciting finale to a Grand Tour, so the gang discusses the contenders, the action, and more. Abby wraps up the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, which ended in an exciting race for bonus seconds. Chloe Dygert makes a guest appearance to talk about her new team for the next four years and how she's feeling after the World Championships. And finally, James spent the entire podcast in a full-face helmet jus...
2020-11-101h 05
CyclingTips PodcastWhat Tour de France 2021 stages are we already excited about?With some exciting Vuelta a España stages behind us, and some interesting Tour de France stages announced over the weekend, we've got a lot to chat about in this episode. Not to mention all the transfers we've neglected while racing was full gas! Plus, James has some thoughts about...cardboard... cyclingtips.com/signup
2020-11-0354 min
FreewheelingKatie Hall chats her career, retirement, and her futureIn this week's episode of the Freewheeling podcast Loren and Abby are joined by Jose to discuss the end of the one-days, the lack of information on the Madrid Challenge, and all the newest transfer news. For the final ten minutes of the episode Abby chats with Katie Hall about her decision to retire, her career, and what she has planned next. Check out the full story on the CyclingTips website! cyclingtips.com/signup
2020-10-301h 04
CyclingTips PodcastTao Geoghegan Hart as a 15-year-oldIn this week's episode, we discuss the finale of the Giro d'Italia over the weekend, with a special appearance by the former Axeon Hagen's Berman soigneur, Reed McCalvin. Briefly, the Vuelta is discussed, as well as De Panne, the end of the one-days, and the end of the Boels-Dolmans Cycling Team. For Nerd Alert, James has thoughts about the skinsuit seen on Tao Geoghegan Hart on the final day of the Giro and a pair of new Oakley's seen on Chris Froome at the Vuelta. https://cyclingtips.com/members/signup-2/ https://cyclingtips.com/2020/10/go...
2020-10-271h 16
Nerd Alert Podcast12-speed for everyone!In this episode of Nerd Alert, we discuss the merits of Ratio Technology’s new 12-speed conversion kit for SRAM 11-speed levers, as well as the pros and cons of wireless technology for Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace Di2 groupset. We then have a chat with the folks at Cadex and discuss the challenges of positioning a high-end “in-house” brand against established third-party aftermarket labels. Finally, we finish off with another round of “Ask a Mechanic”. Moral of the story: don’t take mechanical advice from Caley. Rome's tyre article can be found here: https://cyclingtips.com/2017/12/tips-for-installing-removing-impossibly-tight-tyres/
2020-10-241h 21
CyclingTips PodcastSo much racing! Plus, musical bicycle chairs.The bulk of this week's episode focuses on the abundance of racing. Between the Giro and two Flanders' over the weekend and the Vuelta starting on October 20th, there's almost too much racing news to discuss. In this week's Nerd Alert segment we talk about musical bicycles, aka, the three teams that announced new bike sponsors all on the same day. This episode of the CyclingTips Podcast is brought to you by Industry Nine and their new 1/1 Road GRCX wheels. Check them out at industrynine.com
2020-10-1956 min
FreewheelingTayler Wiles at homeAbby and Loren have a lot to discuss this week, from virtual racing to the lack of drug testing to Molly Weaver’s epic solo event.
After a jam-packed first half of the episode, Abby catches up with Tayler Wiles, back home in California after experiencing the quarantine in Spain first hand. If you haven’t read Tayler’s piece about her time in lockdown in Girona, you can find it on cyclingtips.com.
2020-04-201h 06
Nerd Alert PodcastTires for RoubaixThis week's episode opens with the latest news from Pond Beaver 2020, CyclingTips' virtual trade show. We have new wheels from Fulcrum and Enve, new cranks from Rotor, and much more.
Then, James calls up an engineer at Continental, who lets us in on what the company and some pro teams had planned for Paris-Roubaix. Hint: It wasn't tubular.
2020-04-131h 31
FreewheelingRocking the boatAbby and Loren are back to discuss both the good and the bad news from the last couple weeks. Coronavirus causes race cancelations and postponements galore, sexual abuse cases and the ASO’s claim of working on a Women’s Tour de France. Plus, racing did happen in Belgium! Yay!
Following the news, Molly Weaver joins to discuss her previously-posted essay on CyclingTips, regarding money and negotiations on women’s teams, as well as what she has coming down the road.
2020-03-091h 08
FreewheelingWhy it mattersThis week's episode dives into #whyitmatters. Why does coverage of women's cycling matter?
After a brief news update with CyclingTips editor-in-chief Caley Fretz, Abby brings in ex-professional cyclist, co-founder of the Cyclists’ Alliance, and women’s cycling expert Iris Slappendel to discuss why it matters that women’s cycling has better coverage. Then, we hear from Marianne Vos, Matthew Keenan, and Brodie Chapman. To look into #whyitmatters yourself, check out womenscyclingmatters.com.
2020-02-2654 min
Nerd Alert PodcastAn unhealthy obsession with chainsWelcome to the CyclingTips Nerd Alert podcast!
In this episode, we discuss in detail the key findings in Dave Rome's most recent tech feature, which dives into Adam Kerin’s incredibly exhaustive research on chain efficiency and durability. Which chains last the longest, and which ones aren’t worth the extra money? What’s the most economical way to keep your expensive drivetrain running smoothly? And what are our hosts’ favorite chain lubes?
2019-12-0635 min
News CycleAnti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 to be retestedCyclingTips’ News Cycle podcast for Friday November 29, 2019.
2019-11-2806 min
FreewheelingWhat is RED-S? And why does it matter?This is the first episode of Freewheeling, a new podcast from Abby Mickey and the editors of CyclingTips.
This episode tackles important angles on the health and nutrition, of female athletes and delves into RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports. Abby speaks with Ruth Winder, current US National Road Champion, about her fight to stay healthy in a sport that prizes low weight, and Jackson Long, a nutritionist who specializes in athlete health.
2019-11-271h 07