The Crosscast S6E08 - World Masters review with World Champ Ceris Styler, Dublin and preview of Barnoldswick National Trophy

In Episode 8 of Season 6, Neil and Matt are joined in the studio by World Champion Ceris Styler, fresh from defending her jersey at the Masters World Champs. They give a full run down of all the fun from Ipswich, and talk through all of the GB podiums from what was another awesome event from Steve Grimwood and the whole organising team.

They also look back at the racing from Boom and Antwerp, and what amounted to a Hollywood-esque pair of elite races from Dublin, with action from start to finish. They talk about how Wout has an undefeated track record in big races when someone shoves a foot through his wheel and Neil rolls out the 'throwing in the towel' meme. They debate whether Pieterse was overly optimistic hopping congested barriers, or whether lines were defended a tad too agressively by the opposition. They also reflect on the fantastic performances from the GB squad, and give respect to Cycling Ireland for providing such a forum for a large team to get experience on the biggest stage.

And questions are asked... who are the favorites for the World Champs in the women's field at the moment?... and does it matter that the women's National Jersey hasn't seen any action since it was won last January? And will the National Trophy overall be won by Baker and Barnes, as time is running out for other contenders? This week's quiz question is when did Pidcock, Van Aert and Van Der Poel last take to the same start line?

In the Laatste Ronde, they look forward to a pair of races that appear to be entirely dependent on the weather. Val di Sole will certainly be picturesque, but will it bring exciting racing? And Matt gives Neil and Ceris lessons on how to pronounce Barnoldswick, the venue for the penultimate National Trophy. Make sure you listen up to avoid muppetry with the locals. Support the show --

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