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The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelTour de France Chaos & Women’s Giro AnticipationKatherine Bates, Henk Vogels (LIVE from FRANCE!) and Merckxy break down the opening stage and who handled the chaos best (Kaden Groves, we see you).
Stage 1 of the Tour de France delivered complete chaos, with crosswinds, crashes and a textbook lead-out from Alpecin Decuninck.
Jasper Philipsen takes the yellow jersey after a dominant finish.
We call out a few big names who got caught napping when the splits came.
Looking ahead, we preview the early key stages, including the all-important time trial and the showdown at Mûr-de-Bretagne.
Plus, a quick-fire preview of the Giro Donne:
• Who’s lining up
...2025-07-0634 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelHarper’s Heroics, Dauphine form & Wollaston Wins BigKate, Henk, Joel and Merckxy are in the bunker this week with lots to chat about.
Giro d’Italia Drama
🇦🇺 Chris Harper’s epic queen-stage victory at Sestriere
Simon Yates wins overall with a classic team move
UAE Team Emirates’ costly tactical errors.
Critérium du Dauphiné Insights
Remco Evenepoel dominates Stage 4 time trial.
Early stage victory and vulnerabilities for Tadej Pogačar.
Ben O’Connor gears up for the upcoming Tour de Suisse.
Women’s Racing Round-up
Ally Wollaston clinches Tour of Britain Women in thrilling fashion.
Cat Ferguson emerges as breakout talent
Women aren’t small men
Your essent...2025-06-121h 06The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelDrama, Determination & Dodgy Deals: Giro’s Wild Finale!Buckle up for an explosive final-week recap of the 2025 Giro d’Italia on The Wheelhouse Podcast!
Katey, Henk and Merckxy dive into all the juicy drama and thrilling racing from Italy:
🌧️ Stage 16 Chaos: Brutal weather sparks crashes—Roglič bows out in agony.
🚑 Bee Attack! Juan Ayuso’s bizarre abandonment mid-stage.
🇨🇦 Derek Gee’s Rise: Canada’s dark horse gallops to 4th overall—can he hit the podium?
🚀 Lidl-Trek Domination: Pedersen and team dominate sprints and climbs alike.
📢 Brisbane’s Bridge Battle: Cyclist protest halted—what’s next for safer cycling infrastructure?
🚴♀️ Women’s Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Marlen Reusser sweeps all before her.
...2025-05-3056 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel"Goats, Grit, and Grand Tours"Join Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy for a wild ride through cycling's most entertaining and dramatic moments!
Aussie highlights at Giro d'Italia 2025, including Lucas Plapp and Kaden Groves, plus Jai Hindley's crash.
Ayuso, Del Toro, Yates and McNulty - Team UAE Emirates have four in the top ten - too many cooks in the kitchen?
Can Roglic find a way to the Maglia Rosa with a reduced team?
Chaotic animal pitch invasions: goats, rally squirrels, bears, dolphins, and even black cats.
Women's Vuelta recap featuring Demi Vollering as the MVP
Marianne Vos's strategic brilliance.
Inspirational bike-packing journey...2025-05-2254 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelWho will win Milan San Remo? ProVelo goes down to the wire and all the usual mayhem!Join Katherine Bates, Hendricus Vogels and Merckxy for an action-packed episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast as they break down cycling’s craziest week of drama, laughs, and unforgettable moments!
In this episode:
Paris–Nice Chaos: Matteo Jorgenson clinches overall victory amidst icy drama
Aussie Pride: Michael Storer battles blizzard-like conditions to a gritty solo stage win at Paris–Nice with the help of an old favourite.
Sock Wars: Astana’s rainbow-coloured socks ignite a hilarious debate online—are they genius tactics or just cycling’s latest fashion faux pas?
Emerging Star: 22-year-old Juan Ayuso proves he's a future Grand Tour contender by...2025-03-1942 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelStrade Bianche, a chilly start to the Spring classics & ProVelo's Harbour City GPWelcome to The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast!
This week, Joel Spreadborough, Henk Vogels, Katherine Bates and Producer "Merckxy" are back, covering everything from the dusty roads of Strade Bianche 2025 to the high-speed crits of the Pro Velo Harbour City GP.
• Strade Bianche 2025 Recap – Tadej Pogačar makes history with his third Strade Bianche victory, surviving a brutal crash and launching an unstoppable attack. Meanwhile, Demi Vollering takes down Anna van der Breggen in a tactical masterclass.
• Should Pogačar Ride Paris-Roubaix? – Pogi’s been teasing his Roubaix debut on social media—should he risk it, or focus on...2025-03-1354 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelPogačar Plays, Pro Velo Slays & young talents on displaySpring (Classics) is in the air, and that means there's a lot to chat about!
Hosted by Joel Spreadborough, with Katherine Bates, Henk Vogels and Executive Producer "Merckxy" the team break down the latest racing action, big transfers, and all the quirks from the world of cycling.
Caleb Ewan’s move to INEOS
Geraint Thomas’ retirement announcement
Chris Froome and Egan Bernal’s injuries
A new Individual Pursuit World Record for the women.
ProVelo Super League: Who’s leading the charge in the Aussie domestic scene?
Pogačar’s tattoo bet breakaway
Netflix cancels Tour de France...2025-02-271h 07The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelTDU Drama, Durbo’s Dominance & Bottas’ Budgie Smugglers!Episode Description:
Get ready for a high-speed ride through all the action from the 2025 Tour Down Under and Australian Road Nationals! 🚴♂️💨 This week on The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, Henk Vogels, Merckxy, and Kate break down the biggest stories, wildest moments, and behind-the-scenes gossip from the cycling world.
💥 Inside This Episode:
🔹 TDU Showdown! Ecuador’s Jhonatan Narváez claims victory—where did the Aussies land? 🇦🇺
🔹 The ladies light up Adelaide, and the International riders dominate.
🔹 Durbo Does It Again! Is Luke Durbridge the rightful national champ, or was the Perth course too TT-friendly?
🔹 Valtteri Bottas’ Budgie Smugg...2025-01-2936 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelBanned for Life, Strava Scouting, G’s coming down underGet ready for a jam-packed episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast! This week, Kate, Henk and Merckxy dive into the latest cycling stories and controversies, proving there’s no such thing as an off-season. Here’s what’s on the agenda:
Matthew Richardson’s Lifetime Ban
Is Strava The New Scouting Tool?
Is Remco Evenepoel changing disciplines
Cycling Royalty at the Tour Down Under
Blackline Track League Coming to Brisbane
Christmas Trees and Cycling Lanes
Join us for the chat, some laughs, and everything you love about cycling.
Don’t forget to visit bikebug.com/wheelhouse f...2024-11-2842 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelThe Class of 2024 and No love lost at TDFFKatherine Bates, Joel Spreadborough, and Merckxy are back with this week’s hottest cycling stories.
Here’s the lineup:
The retiring class of 2024: From Mark Cavendish to Grace Brown, Thomas De Gendt to Rachel Neylan, how have they left their mark on cycling.
Tour de France Femmes Drama: Kasia Vs Demi—an epic race and a frosty finish.
Bendigo Madison Cancelled: What happened to this Aussie classic?
BikeBug Giveaway: Win a $17,500 Colnago and check out STRYKER, the latest in on-bike fuel.
Murarrie Cycle Park Opens: Brisbane’s $35M cycling hub launches Friday—g...2024-11-2133 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelTrack Cuts, Cav's Farewell, TikTok Remco + Win a Colnago Gravel Bike!This week on The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy dive headfirst into the hottest topics in cycling:
· NSW bids farewell to track cycling – We break down the surprising decision and its potential impact on the sport.
· Gravel bike goals – Find out how you could win a $17,500 Colnago dream machine.
· Dirty Warny delivers again – Highlights from another action-packed year.
· Cavendish calls it a day (again!) – Did the Manx Missile leave at the perfect time, and would he dominate in today’s peloton?
·Carbon Monoxide rebreathing – Legit training hack or overhyped myth?...2024-11-151h 01The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelIt's pay day for Tadej. Is it time for a World Tour salary cap?Henk Vogels joins Kate and Merckxy in Studio B today for a very relaxed chat about:
Pogacar signs an historic (MASSIVE!) contract with Team UAE
Remco rejects big dollars for Belgium
Is it time for a salary cap in World Tour racing?
What's going on at Team Ineos?
Lotte Kopecky eyes off the Tour de France yellow jersey!
Bikebug is about to kick off their epic Black Friday sales.
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2024-11-0736 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelThe TDF & TDFF routes are out and Henk's nudes!Katey Bates & Henk Vogels join Joel Spreadborough in the Wheelhouse Bunker with Merckxy behind the controls for one wild show! This week:
Tour de France 2025 - a very French affair
TDF Femme 2025 - an extra day and a lot of climbing for the ladies
Where’s Demi going?
The latest with ProVelo Super League
Wout IS the squirrel
Merckxy found Henks nudes…..
2024-10-3156 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelComm Games Cuts, Cadel’s Exciting Extras, and a Brutal Ride for a Good Cause!In this packed episode, Katherine Bates, Joel Spreadborough and Henk Vogels are joined by Merckxy to cover the biggest news and stories from this week in cycling.
Mater Brisbane to Gold Coast ride to Cure Cancer: Our rough ride experience, but all for a great cause
Gerry Ryan’s Legacy: The cycling philanthropist is inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
Heartbreaking News from Chris Hoy: A look at the personal challenges faced by the legendary track cyclist and his family.
Bowral Classic Cancelled: What went wrong?
Comm Games Controversy: Why road cyc...2024-10-241h 05The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelRoadies on Gravel, Coverboy Cav, Lombardia, Blackline Track, oh and Henk nude!*Henk Vogels joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week chewing the fat about:
* Are Gravel Worlds gravelly enough ?
* Should roadies even be racing there?
* Sir Cav's final race ever as he graces the Cover of Vanity Fair magazine
* Lombardia this weekend
* Blackline Track League kicks off in Sydney
* Whacky cycling records
PLUS - in a World Exclusive Henk reveals all about his fully nude photo shoot.
As always it's with thanks to the legends at BikeBug!
2024-10-1143 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelRainbows, GOATS, Glutesy and GraceRoads Worlds are done for 2024 and Kate, Joel and Merckxy cover:
Is Pogacar now the GOAT? Eddie Merckx says yes - kind of…
How did Tadej not get caught?
Ben O’Connor says “hold my beer” at worlds and kicks arse!
Should MVDP have been disqualified in Zurich?
Lotte makes it two in a row
Demi and the Dutch demoralised
Grace, Neve and Ruby rock
Gravel’s time to shine
Brissy snares UCI Track Worlds
Winners galore thanks to BikeBug
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2024-10-0457 minThe Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelWorld Championships, Record Breakers, and Cycling LegendsWelcome back! After some well-deserved international travel, Joel, Katey Henk Vogels and Merckxy reunite in the Wheelhouse bunker. They share their recent travel stories, with Henk detailing the extreme heat conditions faced during races in China, including extreme temperature protocols and the challenges riders faced.
The team also discusses the upcoming World Championships in Zurich, with insights into key contenders like Pogacar, Van der Poel, and Michael Matthews. They delve into the dynamics of national teams versus trade teams and highlight the potential for history-making performances from riders like Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky.
Kate s...2024-09-191h 13The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelAussie history at Vuelta, racing is back in Sydney, Strava mules and a Bear in our studio!Special guest host Bear Laing joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week chatting:
Aussies clean up at La Vuelta
Ladies at the Tour of Romandie
Our Aussie Track Worlds team has been named
What on Earth is a Strava mule?
ProVelo Super League reveals their new Sydney race plans
What's the new Sydney road race mean for the famous Bendigo Madison?
The new Blackline Track comp is about to begin - Bear has the deets
Who calls their bike "Gold Member"?
As always the show is made possible thanks to the legends at Bike...2024-09-121h 04The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelAussies on top in Spain, Ladies at L'Avenir, the latest from ProVelo Super LeagueJoel's back in The Bunker with Kate and Merckxy and they're joined by special guest Matt Wilson.
Aussies dominating at La Vuelta
Wout is out. Again.
Paralympic dreams come true
The ladies do L'Avenir - The race of the future
We get the latest deets on the new Provelo Super League
Lachie Morton's next BIG adventure begins
As always we thank Bikebug for their support!
2024-09-0459 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelControversy at la Vuelta, Bridgelane gone but Backline is comingThis week Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in the bunker talking:
Can Ben O'connor hold on to the red jersey in Spain and why'd he delete his Twitter account overnight?
Is it ok to barrage and what's that even mean!?
Eddie Dunbar dun good!
Richo's not happy with us but that's ok
The Paralympics has begun!
End of an era as Bridgelane says goodbye
Pog has rainbows in his sights
The Amy Gillet Foundation is re-born
Blackline Track League is GO!
World hour record gets broken on a not so aero bike
As always The Whe...2024-08-2951 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelThe Tour, The Vuelta, Hello Lou Lou, Bye Bye Richo!Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week and chat:
An epic Tour de France Femmes
The Vuelta is underway and it's hot as hell - literally!
Julian Alaphillippe links up with Tudor Pro Cycling
Road Nationals is going west and Henk couldn't be happier!
Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson no longer Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson
Our junior Aussie Trackies are at Track Worlds in China
It's nearly go time for our Aussie Paralympic Cyclists
We finally reveal the winner of the beautiful Colnago V4RS thanks to Bikebug and it's HILARIOUS!
Plus are we ready for th...2024-08-2253 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelParis done. Tour de France happening now. Vuelta kicking off.Kate’s back from the Paris Olympics and Henk Vogel’s joins her and Merckxy in The Bunker for a bit of a spicy show!
They chat:
Paris Olympics wrap
Are the trackies getting too fast for the current velodromes?
You won’t believe who has the Olympic flag Dawn Fraser “stole” in 1964!
Tour de France Femmes gets under way in The Netherlands
Who can beat Demi Vollering at TDF?
That time Kate won a KOM jersey - seriously!
The time Henk watched his team-mate half naked in a cage swinging from the ceiling…WTF!?
The Vuelta is abou...2024-08-151h 00
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelKate Joins us live from the Paris Olympic Games!Kate joins Henk and Merckxy live from the Paris Olympic Games to chat:
Grace the Great's incredible Gold
The most beautiful Olympic Road Races ever
Would the Aussies be disappointed?
Gold medal winner Saya Sakakibara gave the best f#cking interview ever!
Phil Liggett's last olympics - so he has dinner with Kate of course!
Peter Sagan's in Paris and Kate asks him to come on the show
The Aussie's are about to hit the velodrome in Paris
WIN the bike Tadej Pogacar rides thanks to our friends at BikeBug
Head to www.bikebug.com for your chan...2024-08-0540 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelWe can’t get enough of the Men’s Tour de France + Women’s Giro d’Italia!Week 1 of the TDF is done and the Women's Giro has just begun! Kate, Joel and Merckxy discuss with vigour:
Remco reckons Jonas doesn't have balls
Jonas confirms that he does - he's just racing with his brain
Is Pog worried after week one as they head to the high mountains?
Biniam looks so good in Green - can he keep it?
Aussies are kicking ass at the Women's Giro - but it not being shown on Australian TV! WTF?
PLUS
How to w...2024-07-1032 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelKing Cavendish - A legend of the Tour de FranceIt's an spicy episode of Wheelhouse this week! Join hosts Joel, Kate, and Merckxy as they delve into the most captivating moments of the 2024 Tour de France so far. From record-breaking triumphs to groundbreaking victories, this episode covers it all.
Mark Cavendish's incredible Milestone
Historic Win by Biniam Girmay
Richard Carapaz's Yellow Jersey
It's a Feel Good Tour
Tadej Pogacar vs. Jonas Vingegaard again!
Phillipsen gets a UCI Sanction
The Australian Olympic Team is named - finally!
The Women's Giro D'Italia is about to kick off
Tune in for expert insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively discussions that...2024-07-0546 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelTDF Fever and an 8 Nations dream teamHenks about to head to the Tour, Kate's getting Olympic fever, and Merckxy joined Instagram. It's been a big week, and there's a lot to discuss!
The Tour Down Under is turning 25
It's Tour de France Time and we've named our dream team
The Yellow, the Green, and the fight ahead
So many stages for the Sprinters - has Cav got a chance at the record?
There's been a flurry of announcements with Wedding bells, Retirements and Comebacks
Kate is bringing back Wheel of Misfortune
Gordon Ramsay says "Wear your helmet!"
Merckxy is on Instagram!!!!!
Thanks to ou...2024-06-251h 17
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelEpisode 100 - It’s party time!With a special 100th episode benchmark - we have a packed studio with Kate, Joel, Henk and Merckxy in high spirits.
This week:
TWH celebrates!
All rise for Sir Mark Cavendish
Victory for Neve Bradbury at Tour de Suisse
UAE continue to dominate, this time with Yates and Almeida
Elbow deep in Unchained - heros, villians, and more
The Olympics are coming but not everyone is going.
Is Eddy Merckx actually the GOAT?
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2024-06-181h 09
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelKate, Henk & Merckxy get Unchained in the bunkerThere's never a dull moment when Kate & Mercksy are joined by Henk Vogels! This week:
Ruby Roseman-Gannon shines at the Tour of Britain
Takeaways from Dauphine and Swiss
Unchained is out, and it's binge worthy
Ben 'Glutesy' O'Connor on the move
The UCI have said they're cracking down on safety
How important is a race recon?
Demi Vollering takes no chances with her TDFF preparation
And an old medication with a new application is making the headlines for the wrong reason
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2024-06-1359 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelPogacar dominates the Giro D’Italia, Demi wins, again.Never a dull moment in world cycling and this week didn't disappoint. On Episode 96, Kate, Joel and Merckxy chat:
Pogacar's dominating the Giro D'Italia
Pink and purple skinsuits, why does the UCi care?
What’s a good nickname for Pogacar?
Lucas Plapp giving us the feels with his Italian success
Can Ben O'Connor challenge Pogacar?
Katey wants to wax her chain, but needs a YouTube tutorial
Danger in the convoy with a team car hitting a rider
Demi Vollering wins in Spain - but what about Bredewold?
Mark Cavendish wins in Hungary - so does Sam Welsford
Team Wheel...2024-05-1457 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelA Special Edition from the Brisbane Cycling FestivalOn this very special edition of the show Scott McGrory joins Kate from inside the Anna Meares Velodrome where we chat:
The Brisbane Cycling Festival has begun!
It's Track Nationals time
Kate and Scott had some fun on LIVE TV on The Today Show
Scott whips out his Olympic Gold Medal - and his Bronze one too...
Merckxy tries a track bike for the first time
Strade Bianche is this weekend and we can't wait
A team mechanic signs on to ride with the team...WTF UCI?
Bike Tech
And much much more!
Se...2024-03-0241 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelGeraint says there’s no respect, that Top 50 list & a rush of Aussie successIn the bunker this week with Kate, Joel, Henk and Merckxy, the team chat:
Our own Brisbane Cycling Festival Ambassador
Early season success for the Aussies
Respect vs etiquette when it comes to racing - what does Geraint Thomas think?
Queen Lotte - is there anything she can't win?
What makes someone influential - and does the current list doing the rounds hit the mark?
Does doom scrolling affect race performance?
Remco joins TikTok....
The team check out CeramicSpeed rear derailleurs
France, now the home of huge Strava Art record
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The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelWho’s been a naughty boy, and what’s a ”carbolution”?There's an endless stream of cycling fodder coming through, Kate, Joel and Merckxy can't get enogh!
They chat:
Can Wout win a GT?
Who's been a naughty boy?
How many carbs can you handle?
The NRS heads to Tasmania
Sisters of the Saddle - using cycling to give back
The Wheels of Misfortune is back....!
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2023-11-0336 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelSaya slays, The Giro D’Italia, and who are Pon?This week in the bunker, Kate, Joel and Merckxy chat:
The Giro route is announced
Superstitions get Jay Vine across the line
Felicity the Brave is headed to the World Tour
Saya slays the BMX to end the year on top
Who are Pon?
The gravel heads to Radelaide
Bikespot - can it change the game of road safety in Australia?
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2023-10-2059 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelThe shoe, the poo and the moveNot many races finish in such a crescendo as the Elite Mens Road Race in Glasgow did, and Kate, Joel and Merckxy love it.
This week they chat:
The amazing Mathieu
Hospitable Glasweigan Farmers
The rise of multi discipline athletes
Matthew Dinham. Wow.
A Lotte love about Kopecky
Is Filippo Ganna win, again?
Could Chloe Dygert make history
We're in love with the Scottish Highlands
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2023-08-1049 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelThe Alps, a crystal ball and baby brainIn this weeks episode of the Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, we delve into the weeks that’s been from The Tour de France to the Giro Donne, and a report card of sorts for the last week.
Join us as we discuss:
Vale Connor Lambert
Heartache for Mark Cavendish, but should he stay or should he go?
How good is Jai Hindley?
Crystal ball Chris Froome
Caleb left his legs at home
Wouts baby brain
Is Merckxy on the money?
ARA leaving a legacy on AusCycling
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2023-07-1447 min
The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and JoelHollywood in the Giro mountains, and a missing prize potTeam TWH head back into the bunker where Kate and Merckxy are still buzzing from a Giro for all time. This week we're chatting:
A Hollywood style Giro
Roglic brings his mates for back up
Is Gerraint Thomas the most loveable athlete around?
Charlotte's Kool win in London
The case of the missing prize pot
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2023-06-0141 min