CyclingTips Podcast

CyclingTips Podcast episodes:

• 12.21.2022

  Making sense of Cav's (alleged) move to Astana

  We 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...

  
• 12.15.2022

  And the hottest offseason topic is...

  The 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,...

  
• 12.07.2022

  A time trial bookend for the 2024 Tour de France? Ronan wishes.

  The 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...

  
• 11.29.2022

  Jonny's going to San Francisco

  This week Shoddy took over hosting duties to chat about Nairo Quintana, criteriums, and some cyclocross.

  
• 11.22.2022

  This episode has a weird vibe

  The team gathers today to discuss the recent news at CyclingTips and some of the tidbits of cycling news that dropped throughout the week.

  
• 11.15.2022

  Is the UCI Track Champions League working?

  The 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.

  
• 11.09.2022

  Life in a photo booth

  Where 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...

  
• 11.01.2022

  The WWE of bicycle racing

  It'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...

  
• 10.27.2022

  They're younger than ever

  A 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...

  
• 10.19.2022

  Cav to B&B and the Giro's interesting route

  We 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...

  
• 10.11.2022

  And for Ganna's next hour record attempt...

  Ronan 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,...

  
• 10.06.2022

  There's no risk to Remco

  This 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.

  
• 10.01.2022

  Worlds wins and the MVDP incident

  Our 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.

  
• 09.24.2022

  Live in Wollongong: A late surprise

  We'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.

  
• 09.23.2022

  The CyclingTips Podcast Live in Wollongong

  Matt 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.

  
• 09.21.2022

  If you live in Wollongong you know there's an event on

  Caley 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...

  
• 09.15.2022

  Is Remco a Tour contender now?

  This 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.

  
• 09.07.2022

  GC battles are like racing in slow motion

  This 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...

  
• 08.31.2022

  Potentially a more exciting race in Spain

  This 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.

  
• 08.23.2022

  Do we like team time trials?

  We're back this week to talk about the first three stages of the Vuelta a España and all the other goings on in cycling.

  
• 08.18.2022

  Vuelta a España: What to expect from the final Grand Tour of 2022

  Everything you need to know about the contenders and stages ahead of the Vuelta a España.

  
• 08.16.2022

  Let's try not to speculate...

  This 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.

  
• 08.11.2022

  It's the delayed decision for us

  We'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!

  
• 07.31.2022

  The Femmes Stage 8: History is made atop La Super Planche des Belles Filles

  Abby, 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...

  
• 07.30.2022

  The Femmes Stage 7: Well, that was a brutal day

  Matt 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...

  
• 07.29.2022

  The Femmes Stage 6: Sucks to be a breakaway artist

  Abby 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...

  
• 07.28.2022

  The Femmes Stage 5: How do you beat the unbeatable?

  It 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...

  
• 07.27.2022

  The Femmes Stage 4: Opportunities squandered and seized

  The 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...

  
• 07.26.2022

  The Femmes Stage 3: Magnifique!

  Abby 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.

  
• 07.25.2022

  The Femmes Stage 2: Crashes, crosswinds and the G.O.A.T.

  Stage 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...

  
• 07.24.2022

  Stage 21/Stage 1: This is only the beginning

  With 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...

  
• 07.23.2022

  Stage 20: TTs and fascinating press conferences

  The last time trial of the Tour de France, and now on to Paris.

  
• 07.22.2022

  Stage 19: Vinny Go Go

  A sprint stage that wasn't, a very distracting train, and searching for the Mona Lisa.

  
• 07.22.2022

  Stage 18: The Hautacam

  Crashes, chases, waits. It was a crazy day in the Pyrenees.

  
• 07.20.2022

  Stage 17: Going, Going, Gondola

  The second of three Pyrénéen stages, a string of attacks, and a dinner in Tarbes.

  
• 07.19.2022

  Stage 16: Into the Pyrenees

  Pogačar can't escape, Vingegaard won't be dropped, and we have two huge days in the Pyrenees to come.

  
• 07.18.2022

  Rest day 2: Under the bridge

  The air is hot, the racing is excellent, and Jonny, Iain, and Caley come to you from underneath a bridge in Carcassonne.

  
• 07.17.2022

  Stage 15: Jumbo fell down

  A hot, hard stage to Carcassonne with some yelling, a Bernie cameo, and a worthy winner.

  
• 07.16.2022

  Stage 14: Mende at work

  A 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.

  
• 07.15.2022

  Stage 13: Slushees in Saint Étienne

  A breakaway, heat and Fred Wright's near miss.

  
• 07.14.2022

  Stage 12: Whippersnappers on Alpe d'Huez

  A 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.

  
• 07.13.2022

  Stage 11: The new King of France

  One 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.

  
• 07.12.2022

  Stage 10: Tangents in Megève

  Magnus Cort shrugged off a week of breakaways, Caleb Ewan looked quite sad, and the men remain in glaz.

  
• 07.11.2022

  Turf de France

  An episode dedicated to the Tour de France adjacent.

  
• 07.11.2022

  Stage 9: Welcome to the Jungels

  A mountain stage and a breakaway, plus COVID testing for everyone. Jonny, Ronan, and Caley are joined by Pippa York to talk through it all.

  
• 07.09.2022

  Stage 8: Wright said Fred

  A doomed breakaway, a father in the team car, and another dominant display.

  
• 07.08.2022

  Stage 7: The Super Planche

  In 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?...

  
• 07.07.2022

  Stage 6: Your Man at the Tour

  It 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.

  
• 07.07.2022

  Stage 5: Jumbo messed that one up

  It 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.

  
• 07.05.2022

  Stage 4: Will Wout Wait?

  Wout 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...