Originally recorded live from 7–9 a.m. during Stage 19 of the Tour de France, Ed, Kurt, and Derin host a special Alpe d’Huez watch party.

The crew follows the racing in real time and reacts to the attacks, breakaway, team tactics, GC battle, and mountain drama.

Breaking news from the Tour de France called for an emergency rest-day episode.

Ed Philbrick and Derin Stockton break down Jonas Vingegaard’s Stage 15 crash and broken collarbone, the controversial middle-of-the-night anti-doping tests, and whether disrupted sleep may have affected rider safety.

They also discuss:

• Did Tadej Pogačar gift the stage—or did Remco Evenepoel simply beat him?
• Remco’s incredible climbing form
• Quinn Simmons attacking in the mountains
• What Vingegaard’s exit means for the podium
• Predictions for the time trial and final week

What do you think about overnight testing during the Tour? Let us know in the comments.

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Episode 40 begins with a big question: Why do cycling fans turn against dominant riders?

Ed, Kurt and DS compare the criticism surrounding Tadej Pogačar with Nino Schurter’s extraordinary mountain bike career, then explore the complicated line between innovation, suspicion and respect in professional cycling.

The crew breaks down Tour de France racing and sprinting, UAE’s marginal gains, short cranks, aerodynamics, wearable health data and the latest equipment trends. They also discuss Kate Courtney’s move to the WorldTour, DS’s knee injury, Tim Merlier’s sprint position, Quinn Simmons’ memorable family moment and the old-school intensity of Superweek racing.

The episode closes with wider road tires, Pidcock’s shifter problem, crashes on lime-treated Tour roads, the Radial race app, UCI video review and why professional cycling needs stronger concussion protocols.

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Season 2 is officially underway.

This week the crew debuts new Lazer Helmets, breaks down the opening week of the Tour de France, discusses Primož Roglič's future, reviews Haskell Canyon Bike Park, shares unforgettable memories from CoreStates and Downer Avenue, remembers Ming Tan, and talks about the evolving future of cycling infrastructure and e-bikes.

Could Kate Courtney become America's next Olympic road racing star?

Ed Philbrick and Kurt Stockton discuss Kate's impressive road performances, Quinn Simmons claiming another Stars and Stripes jersey, Tour de Suisse, Mathieu van der Poel's UCI controversy, BWR Montana's dramatic sprint finish, MTB World Cup racing, and memories from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic road race as anticipation builds for LA28.

Are younger riders changing professional cycling forever?

Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton, and DS discuss Isaac Del Toro's rise, the Critérium du Dauphiné, Quinn Simmons, Christopher Blevins' comeback, modern sports science, rider safety, concussion protocols, and how today's athletes are training and recovering differently than previous generations.

The crew also shares personal riding updates, Big Sur adventures, and thoughts on where cycling is headed next.

This week on the Service Course Report Podcast, the crew breaks down Matthew Wilson's remarkable Tulsa Tough victory on a gravel bike, the thrilling final stage of the Giro Women, and shares personal stories about suffering, perseverance, and learning not to quit.

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A cycling conversation covering racing, technology, adventure, and the stories that keep us riding.

Unbound 2026 is in the books, and we're unpacking one of the wildest editions in race history. From mud-covered drivetrains and chain guide debates to Keegan Swenson's wheel swap and Specialized's impressive results, there's plenty to discuss.

We also look at the growing influence of team tactics in gravel racing, Sofia Gomez Villafañe's victory, and what the future of elite gravel competition might look like.

Finally, Kurt reflects on the life and career of former professional cyclist Andy Bishop, sharing personal stories from their racing days together.

This week on The Service Course Report, the crew dives into Unbound Gravel predictions, Giro d'Italia observations, cycling doppelgängers, and stories from the steel-bike era. From Binda toe straps and broken frames to Roman Bardet's gravel ambitions and Sofia Gomez Villafañe's chances in Emporia, this episode blends cycling history with today's biggest gravel race.

The Giro d’Italia delivers again. Episode 33 covers the raw media energy surrounding the Giro, the rise of behind-the-scenes YouTube coverage from teams like Unibet Rockets, gravel tire trends from Sea Otter, Quick n Dirty MTB racing, and why Ed may officially be converted to e-MTB life after riding Skypark Santa’s Village.

KS joins remotely from Russian River ahead of the Ukiah Hopper, while Derin breaks down Schwalbe Thunderbird tire testing and Giro race dynamics.

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