The Detour Podcast

A ripping Talent Tool Shed chat with junior sensation Declan Pritchard, the Aussie kid who’s gone from barely surviving local bunch races to winning in Europe within 18 months. Declan breaks down the chaos of Euro racing, the slippery‑as‑hell crash that taught him a lesson, the 70‑kilometre breakaway that announced his arrival, and the host‑family setup that’s become his Belgian home away from home.

He talks classics ambitions, bunch‑positioning warfare, Pro Velo confidence, SEG support, and the growing interest from big development teams. A grounded, hungry young talent with a massive engine and an even better attitude — this episode is a snapshot of a future star on the rise.

John "Iffy" Trevorrow is home from his 26th Tour de France, and he reckons it's the best one he's covered.

Dan grills him on the last-minute dash to France with Vazzy, the bottle feeds in 47-degree heat, and the archive punch-on clip that broke the internet on the day of Alpe d'Huez. Plus: is Pogačar's dominance killing the race or saving it, the Remco interview that got away, King Craps, Ben O'Connor's selfie moment, and where Green Edge lands next.

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The shackles are OFF. Sheriff Neil Stephens joins us from the pool on rest day two to lift the lid on GreenEDGE's stage win, the Jonas 2am anti-doping control that has everyone asking WHY, and whether Iffy's earned himself the dreaded red texta. 

Plus: Jonas crashes out, Pog hands out gifts, the Felix song drops, and Dan gets absolutely cooked in Riedy's tipping comp. Sheriff unfiltered — you don't want to miss this one.

If this episode wasn’t enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can’t fit into a clip.

We’re live tonight at 7.30pm AEST to unpack Week One of the Tour de France — the hottest start on record, the chaos on the ground, and John’s ongoing battle with the French sun.

Dan and Angus are fresh in Australia, John is absolutely cooked in France, and we’re breaking down everything that’s happened so far. Plus plugs for Reidy’s fantasy cycling revolution and the legends at Sunday Distilling. Detour Live. It’s going to be loose.

We’re live with Allan Peiper, now an advisor inside Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe’s sporting department — working alongside Zak Dempster and helping shape the team’s Tour de France strategy. As Allan puts it, his role is to give Dempster someone to “bounce off… vent… or ask what I think about this” while the team builds a smarter, emotionally‑intelligent performance culture.

Peiper breaks down how Red Bull has prepared Remco Evenepoel and Lennert Lipowitz for the 2026 Tour: adapting Remco’s training, changing his trainer, giving him space to stay centred, and building a dual‑leader model grounded in emotional intelligence rather than ego. “They’re two very different characters… the race will sort things out” .

We dive into:

• Red Bull’s new management nucleus built on emotional intelligence.

• How they’ve rebuilt Remco’s program — altitude, weight, training changes, and mindset.

• Lipowitz’s rise and why his calm, savvy racing style matters.

• The brutal final week of the Tour and why nutrition + recovery around the time trial will be decisive.

• The Aussie angle: Hindley’s Giro base and how he fits into the Tour puzzle.

A deep, inside look at how Red Bull–BORA is engineering its Tour campaign — straight from the man helping steer the project.

Luke Tuckwell jumps on The Detour Live fresh off the most jaw‑dropping week of his young career — a breakout Dauphiné ride that put the Aussie cycling world on its feet and the yellow jersey on his back.

At just 21, Tuckwell talks through the moment he realised he was riding into the race lead, the chaos of the 60km valley drag race, the team culture powering Red Bull–Bora, and the brutal final‑climb mindset that kept him on the podium.

Johnny, Angus and Dan dig into the tactics, the toughness, the Aussie grit, and the surreal wave of support that hit him back home. Plus: radios out, Maxime’s hero turn, Zach Dempster’s culture shift, and what’s next for the kid who just announced himself to the world.

A massive chat with a rider who’s only just getting started.

Cam Rogers steps into the Tool Shed and instantly proves why he’s one of the most intriguing young Aussies in the Euro peloton. From surviving a brutal first year in Belgium, to rebuilding after knee surgery, to beating Filippo Ganna in a prologue — Cam opens up on the grind, the growth, and the mindset shift that turned him from “not a professional kid” into a genuine WorldTour prospect.He breaks down the politics of development teams, how to earn trust without burning bridges, the art of taking your moment when it comes, and why networking in cycling is almost as important as watts. We dive into his goals for Baby Giro, Worlds, and the hunt for that first pro contract — plus some classic stories about Uncle Mick and the Rogers family legacy.A grounded, smart, no‑bullshit chat with a rider who’s got the engine, the attitude, and the trajectory to go all the way.If this episode wasn’t enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can’t fit into a clip.

Michael 'Bling' Matthews sits down for his most raw, revealing, and emotional conversation yet - a full, unfiltered walk through the crash that nearly ended everything, the surgeries that saved him, the dark moments that almost broke him, and the fire that brought him back.From hitting a fire truck at a combined 100 km/h, to weeks in hospital unable to feed himself, to the surgeon who rebuilt him, to Tadej Pogačar calling every day to keep his head above water - this is the story behind the story.Bling opens up about the fear, the gratitude, the shift in mindset (“less bullshit, more truth”), the people who showed up when it mattered, and the rediscovery of why he rides. Now, on the eve of his return at the Critérium du Dauphiné, he reflects on the journey, the scars, the perspective, and the purpose that came out the other side.A must‑listen for anyone who’s ever stood at a crossroads and wondered if they could fight their way back.If this episode wasn’t enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can’t fit into a clip.

Sam Bewley goes deep on what really happens inside a WorldTour team — the culture, the pressure, the Giro review, the young guns, the budgets, the bullshit, the AI, all of it.From managing riders who need a rocket to understanding the new generation, Bewley breaks down the modern sport in a way only someone who’s lived it can. He opens up on:• why culture beats money• how teams actually review a Grand Tour that goes sideways• the truth about young riders and motivation• the rise of Biniam Girmay and the Eritrean fanbase• Brady Gilmore’s “mad dog” mentality• George Bennett’s resurgence• how AI is already changing strategy and selection• what to expect from the Tour de FranceIt’s honest, sharp, funny, and full of behind‑the‑scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.A proper Backstage with Dan Jones chat.If this episode wasn’t enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can’t fit into a clip.

Connor Wright rolls into the Talent Tool Shed with the perfect blend of country grit, mountain‑bike swagger and wide‑eyed honesty about what it’s really like stepping into the chaos of European road racing. From learning to descend in abandoned mine shafts in Kalgoorlie to juggling Nations Cup road blocks, MTB World Cups and a future Olympic dream, Connor opens up on the wild ride he’s living right now.

Dan and Plumber Dunc dig into his results, his mindset, the crossover between MTB and road, the teams circling him, the “no dickhead policy,” and why he refuses to give up mountain biking no matter how juicy the carrot gets. It’s raw, funny, and full of the kind of nuggets young riders actually need.

A genuine talent, a grounded bloke, and a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of.If this episode wasn’t enough Detour for you, the good stuff lives at thedetour.online with deeper stories, race breakdowns, and the kind of cycling mayhem we can’t fit into a clip.