CyclingTips Podcast
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 747 ratingsCyclingTips is a podcast that seeks to share the beauty of cycling and to inspire cyclists of all levels to become better and more knowledgeable riders.
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Making sense of Cav's (alleged) move to Astana
December 21, 2022 18:47 - 1 hourWe wrap up this season of the CyclingTips podcast by talking about the unconfirmed but highly likely news that Mark Cavendish will join Astana. Can he break the Tour de France stage wins record with the new team? And where else could he have gone?
And the hottest offseason topic is...
December 15, 2022 18:16 - 1 hourThe question of where Mark Cavendish will ride in 2023 is still up in the air, but with Astana-Qazaqstan and Miguel Ángel López parting ways a potential spot has opened up over there. Plus, Colnago debuted their new V4R race bike, what's the deal with it?
A time trial bookend for the 2024 Tour de France? Ronan wishes.
December 07, 2022 14:59 - 53 minutesThe ASO confirmed last week that the 2024 Tour will conclude with a time trial in Nice, but what does that mean for the riders eyeing yellow? Remco Evenepoel could be one of those riders, as he announced he would race the Giro d'Italia in 2023. The Track Champions League ended in London, and Kit thinks everyone should tune into the series next year.
Jonny's going to San Francisco
November 29, 2022 16:02 - 43 minutesThis week Shoddy took over hosting duties to chat about Nairo Quintana, criteriums, and some cyclocross.
This episode has a weird vibe
November 22, 2022 07:25 - 48 minutesThe team gathers today to discuss the recent news at CyclingTips and some of the tidbits of cycling news that dropped throughout the week.
Is the UCI Track Champions League working?
November 15, 2022 09:06 - 53 minutesThe UCI is trying to get people interested in Track Cycling with a new format, but is it working? Plus Lachlan Morton is eyeing Mark Beaumont's around-the-world record.
Life in a photo booth
November 09, 2022 16:10 - 1 hourWhere should Cavendish go? To Israel? To Ineos? To some random French team? Caley, Ronan, Kit, and Jonny debate the merits of various options, plus have a look at some denim cycling shorts, a new Pro Continental team, and, of course, the results of the Saitama Criterium.
The WWE of bicycle racing
November 01, 2022 01:50 - 57 minutesIt's Wrestlemania on this week's podcast as we dig into the stunning victory of Jonas Vingegaard over Chris Froome at the Singapore Criterium. Then, of course, it's time to talk Tour de France. The routes were announced last week and we have thoughts. Perhaps this is the first year we can cover it with an electric car?
They're younger than ever
October 27, 2022 01:23 - 1 hourA 17-year-old just signed with Jumbo-Visma. Sort of. This week, Caley, Ronan, Jonny, and Kit talk about the trend toward younger and younger signings, plus Egan Bernal's slow return, rumours that Cav may not be headed to B&B, and a little dig into equipment sponsors for 2023.
Cav to B&B and the Giro's interesting route
October 19, 2022 16:25 - 1 hourWe open this week's episode with news of Benoit Cosnefroy's not broken arm, Mario Cipollini's potential jail time, and Davide Rebellin's retirement at 51. Caley, Jonny, and Ronan then dive into the Giro route, which was announced this week, and into the latest reporting around Mark Cavendish's move to the French B&B Hotels team.
And for Ganna's next hour record attempt...
October 11, 2022 07:09 - 1 hourRonan reports from the velodrome where Filippo Ganna obliterated the hour record. After setting a near unbeatable distance, Ronan suspects it will not be Ganna's only attempt. Also going on this weekend: Il Lombardia, a lot of retirements, Tour de Romandie, and Gravel Worlds.
There's no risk to Remco
October 06, 2022 13:21 - 53 minutesThis week on the CyclingTips podcast we chat about the Remco Evenepoel/Ineos Grenadiers rumours, Gravel Worlds, Nairo Quintana and his departure from Arkéa-Samsic, and Ronan's easy-bake bike. For more on Ronan's bike check out Friday's Nerd Alert podcast.
Worlds wins and the MVDP incident
October 01, 2022 14:18 - 53 minutesOur post-World Championships wrap comes to you from a hotel lobby in Melbourne. Caley, Iain, and Matt talk through the last races of the week and delve into the Mathieu van der Poel incident.
Live in Wollongong: A late surprise
September 24, 2022 14:22 - 47 minutesWe're back with another live show from Wollongong to talk through a shocking finale to a superb women's elite race, plus look ahead to the men's race on Sunday.
The CyclingTips Podcast Live in Wollongong
September 23, 2022 14:42 - 28 minutesMatt de Neef, Iain Treloar, Rupert Guinness and Caley Fretz live on the ground at the World Championships in Wollongong. They discuss the U23 and junior men's road races and the upcoming women's road race.
If you live in Wollongong you know there's an event on
September 21, 2022 17:11 - 35 minutesCaley made his way down to Australia to chat with Matt de Neef, Iain Treloar, Dave Rome, and Sadhbh O'Shea from VeloNews. The crew discusses the Mixed Team Relay and the unfortunate day of the Dutch team and look ahead to some exciting days to come. Rome tried to figure out exactly what caused the crash of Van Vleuten. Iain provides some insight into the magpie situation Down Under.
Is Remco a Tour contender now?
September 15, 2022 09:52 - 1 hourThis week on the CyclingTips Podcast we break down the Vuelta a España. We chat about Remco Evenepoel's performance, Primoz Roglic's crash and the controversial statement's made by Roglic and his team afterwards, and the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta.
GC battles are like racing in slow motion
September 07, 2022 11:14 - 1 hourThis week on the CyclingTips podcast we discuss the ongoing GC battle at the Vuelta a España, plus last week's Simac Ladies Tour and the upcoming Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta. James is back to talk tech, and he has some thoughts on a recent advertisement. And in case you were wondering, we are fans of e-bikes.
Potentially a more exciting race in Spain
August 31, 2022 15:08 - 54 minutesThis week on the CyclingTips podcast we talk about the Vuelta a España so far, with some on-the-ground takes from Shoddy. Plus, a bit of relegation chat, some MTB, and more.
Do we like team time trials?
August 23, 2022 14:03 - 1 hourWe're back this week to talk about the first three stages of the Vuelta a España and all the other goings on in cycling.
Vuelta a España: What to expect from the final Grand Tour of 2022
August 18, 2022 08:09 - 51 minutesEverything you need to know about the contenders and stages ahead of the Vuelta a España.
Let's try not to speculate...
August 16, 2022 09:59 - 54 minutesThis week on the CyclingTIps podcast... There are a lot of random things to discuss. From some key transfers to some interesting rumours, the Tour of Scandinavia, and the upcoming Vuelta a España.
It's the delayed decision for us
August 11, 2022 08:13 - 54 minutesWe're back to our regularly scheduled program on the CyclingTips weekly podcast, albiet a few days late. This week we discuss Vos's puppy paws, the Tour of Scandinavia, a few interesting transfers, and most importantly the recent Field Test!
The Femmes Stage 8: History is made atop La Super Planche des Belles Filles
July 31, 2022 20:14 - 1 hourAbby, Kit and Caley discuss the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and Amy and Matt report from on the ground. Plus, Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Trek-Segafredo), and Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland (Uno-X) check in one last time.
The Femmes Stage 7: Well, that was a brutal day
July 30, 2022 17:32 - 1 hourMatt and Amy ran into some familiar friends at the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage 7. No one is surprised about the results at the end of the day, although the time gaps were a bit of a shock. With an 18% time cut, it's likely some riders will not see the startline for the eighth stage. One more stage to go! Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland (Uno-X), and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Trek-Segafredo) check-in after the stage.
The Femmes Stage 6: Sucks to be a breakaway artist
July 29, 2022 20:18 - 55 minutesAbby and Alison Jackson talk about stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and lament the downfall of a perfect breakaway. Matt and Amy were on the ground on the final circuits. Plus, hear from our riders in the peloton; Audrey Cordon-Ragot who represented Trek-Segafredo in the day's breakaway, Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB, and the duo from Uno-X: Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland.
The Femmes Stage 5: How do you beat the unbeatable?
July 28, 2022 18:01 - 52 minutesIt was a day for the sprinters at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Abby and Loren are joined by Alison Jackson to watch the stage finale while Amy and Matt report from on the ground. Post-race reactions from our riders in the peloton Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Anne Dorthe Ysland and Julie Leth (Uno-X).
The Femmes Stage 4: Opportunities squandered and seized
July 27, 2022 19:47 - 50 minutesThe gravel of stage 4 may have been more than the peloton bargained for but didn't force much change in the GC. Another surprise winner capitalized on the chaos. Hear from Trek-Segafredo's Audrey Cordon-Ragot before the morning of the stage and Julie Leth (Uno-X) and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB) post-race.
The Femmes Stage 3: Magnifique!
July 26, 2022 19:41 - 1 hourAbby and Loren are joined by Alison Jackson of Liv Xstra to watch the finale of stage 3. Matt and Amy had some adventures on the ground and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB) and Julie Leth (Uno-X) check-in after the stage.
The Femmes Stage 2: Crashes, crosswinds and the G.O.A.T.
July 25, 2022 18:54 - 52 minutesStage 2 had us all on our feet, and not always for great reasons. What was otherwise an incredible stage was marred by some nasty crashes. Julie Leth of Uno-X and Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB check in after the stage.
Stage 21/Stage 1: This is only the beginning
July 24, 2022 19:39 - 1 hourWith the men's race done and dusted Caley and the crew hand over the mic to Amy Jones and Matt de Neef on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The women's race started where the men's wrapped up; on the iconic Champs Élysées. Hear audio diaries from Trek-Segafredo's French champion Audrey Cordon-Ragot, Danish legend Julie Leth of Uno-X and American Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB.
Stage 20: TTs and fascinating press conferences
July 23, 2022 23:50 - 1 hourThe last time trial of the Tour de France, and now on to Paris.
Stage 19: Vinny Go Go
July 22, 2022 18:27 - 50 minutesA sprint stage that wasn't, a very distracting train, and searching for the Mona Lisa.
Stage 18: The Hautacam
July 22, 2022 02:02 - 50 minutesCrashes, chases, waits. It was a crazy day in the Pyrenees.
Stage 17: Going, Going, Gondola
July 20, 2022 21:38 - 54 minutesThe second of three Pyrénéen stages, a string of attacks, and a dinner in Tarbes.
Stage 16: Into the Pyrenees
July 19, 2022 21:42 - 50 minutesPogačar can't escape, Vingegaard won't be dropped, and we have two huge days in the Pyrenees to come.
Rest day 2: Under the bridge
July 18, 2022 20:34 - 43 minutesThe air is hot, the racing is excellent, and Jonny, Iain, and Caley come to you from underneath a bridge in Carcassonne.
Stage 15: Jumbo fell down
July 17, 2022 21:01 - 46 minutesA hot, hard stage to Carcassonne with some yelling, a Bernie cameo, and a worthy winner.
Stage 14: Mende at work
July 16, 2022 17:14 - 49 minutesA crazy start, a GC tactic that takes us back decades, and winning on desire. Jonny, Caley, and Iain discuss the day and bring in Peter Cossins for historical perspective.
Stage 13: Slushees in Saint Étienne
July 15, 2022 22:45 - 51 minutesA breakaway, heat and Fred Wright's near miss.
Stage 12: Whippersnappers on Alpe d'Huez
July 14, 2022 21:46 - 56 minutesA mix of characters old and new defined the last big day in the Alps. Pippa York joins Jonny, Iain, and Caley (plus a special guest) to talk through it all.
Stage 11: The new King of France
July 13, 2022 21:49 - 1 hourOne of the best and most impactful Tour de France stages on a decade. We break it down plus bring you the scene from the top of the Galibier.
Stage 10: Tangents in Megève
July 12, 2022 22:05 - 56 minutesMagnus Cort shrugged off a week of breakaways, Caleb Ewan looked quite sad, and the men remain in glaz.
Turf de France
July 11, 2022 22:05 - 44 minutesAn episode dedicated to the Tour de France adjacent.
Stage 9: Welcome to the Jungels
July 11, 2022 06:02 - 45 minutesA mountain stage and a breakaway, plus COVID testing for everyone. Jonny, Ronan, and Caley are joined by Pippa York to talk through it all.
Stage 8: Wright said Fred
July 09, 2022 20:09 - 53 minutesA doomed breakaway, a father in the team car, and another dominant display.
Stage 7: The Super Planche
July 08, 2022 22:23 - 52 minutesIn today's episode, Jonny checks in from a motorbike in the middle of the Tour de France then the crew sit down to discuss the first true mountain top finish. Is Jumbo as put together as we thought they were? Is Ineos the best hope to try something wild to unseat Pogacar?
Stage 6: Your Man at the Tour
July 07, 2022 22:18 - 58 minutesIt was a day where Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogacar took turns dominating the entire Tour de France field. Ronan, Jonny, and Caley talk though the stage, plus Alberto Bettiol, La Planche, and your man with the near miss.
Stage 5: Jumbo messed that one up
July 07, 2022 01:54 - 1 hourIt was a wild day on the cobbles of northern France. Jonny, Ronan, and Caley break down Pogačar’s dominance, Jumbo-Visma’s strange response to a relatively normal issue, and delve into why Nairo Quintana is so good on cobblestones.
Stage 4: Will Wout Wait?
July 05, 2022 21:58 - 48 minutesWout van Aert decided the best way to end his run of second places was to sprint against himself on Tuesday. Jonny and Ronan are joined by Caley, fresh off the plane, to talk through a thrilling finale and look ahead to Wednesday's cobble stage.