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A very moving interview with an Australian cycling hero on The Domestiques this week.

Matt Lloyd’s career was prematurely cut down when he was struck by a car in the USA.

It left him with a brain disorder.

A condition which has affected his life to this day.

After being crowned Australian road race national champion in 2008 and conquering the Mountains Classification at the 2010 Giro, Matty was regarded as one of cycling’s great climbers.

Listen to his amazing story of survival and his openness to share his struggle.

This is a must-listen to interview with one of Aussie cycling’s quiet achievers as the Giro enters its final week.

Kaden Groves throws down in a sprint, Australia’s cycling son Luke Plapp lights up Stage 8, and our very own Marko adds another trophy to the mantel - this time, the UCI Seven title.

We unpack the Gravel chaos, GC drama, and can Plappy be a GC rider.

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The opening stages of the Giro are done and dusted and while Albania has been praised for hosting the 2025 Grand Partenza, there’s talk of Australia playing a hosting role in 2027.

The Domestiques break down the possibilities of such a huge logistical exercise actually happening.

Is it a pipe dream?

You may be surprised.

Matilda dissects the Giro’s first three days of competition while Hollywood, a pickleball convert, talks us through her new range from Black Sheep.

And the team discuss the ins and outs after a roller coaster week of changes at Jayco-AlULa.

The 2025 Giro d’Italia is here and The Domestiques welcomes an Aussie favourite chasing overall honours. Michael Storer joins the team fresh from conquering the Tour of the Alps. He’s is among 12 Australians starting Italy’s Grand Tour and is primed for what promises to be a challenging three weeks. And hear Hollywood who talks about taking on a new sport - it involves a bat! Listen to a comprehensive Giro preview only in The Domestiques.

Imagine jumping on a bike and facing the daunting task of racing the two wheeler across the United States facing all the natural elements and obstacles in the shortest possible time.

Not only has Allan Jefferson completed the task, he conquered the most challenging ultra-endurance event in 2022 - Race Across America (RAAM).

Mike Tomalaris travelled to Townsville for the world premiere of a documentary which features Allan’s attempt in for a second individual overall RAAM victory.

Listen to the 1-on-1 interview on a fascinating man who won’t take no for an answer in everything he has achieved - on a bike and life in general.

Our man Marko O’Biren is your new Aussie National Gravel champ, we cover Liège-Bastogne-Liège and is Michael Storer Australia’s best GC rider right now? All that and your typical banter and controversy. Big thanks to Black Sheep - use the promo code domestiques for 20% OFF.

The Herald Sun is back and so is Remco. Did Tadej lose because of his sunglasses? Unlike Gicconi, Amstel Gold brings more questions than answers and surprise winners all round. Hollywood, Tils and Marko are back for a quick-fire round. Happy Easter!

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The most feared weekend for riders, the most loved by fans Paris-Roubaix delivered again. This week, we break down the madness with Hollywood Elvis Turner, Mark’O and Tils.

We’re talking Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s historic first for France, SD Worx misfire, and Vos’s selflessness. On the men’s side, Van der Poel was untouchable except for a water bottle on his way to a golden cobble hat trick, Tadej bonks, Mads breaks hearts, Wout diesels and sprinting at 140km to go.

Mike Tomalaris spent a weekend with the voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, at his home in England.

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Another huge episode of The Domestiques as we dissect the world’s most beautiful sport in what is truly the golden era of cycling. With the dust (and beer) still settling after the Ronde van Vlaanderen, Tils, Hollywood and Marko break down every attack, and cobble that made this year’s edition one to remember.