The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

Roads Worlds are done for 2024 and Kate, Joel and Merckxy cover:

• Is Pogacar now the GOAT? Eddie Merckx says yes - kind of…

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Welcome back! After some well-deserved international travel, Joel, Katey Henk Vogels  and Merckxy reunite in the Wheelhouse bunker. They share their recent travel stories, with Henk detailing the extreme heat conditions faced during races in China, including extreme temperature protocols and the challenges riders faced.

The team also discusses the upcoming World Championships in Zurich, with insights into key contenders like Pogacar, Van der Poel, and Michael Matthews. They delve into the dynamics of national teams versus trade teams and highlight the potential for history-making performances from riders like Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky.

Kate shares her experience at Amy's Gran Fondo, discussing the evolving nature of the race and the spirit of having pace partners. The team also talks about the importance of the World Championships, the dynamics of time trials, and Grace Brown's quest for the rainbow jersey.

Additionally, the episode covers young Australian talents making their mark, contract updates, and the excitement around the Tour de France starting in Britain in 2027. The team also highlights the inspiring journey of Lachie Morton and the incredible achievement of Lael Wilcox, who cycled around the world.

Join us for an engaging and insightful episode as we traverse the world of cycling, from extreme heat races to championship previews and inspiring long-distance feats.

Special guest host Bear Laing joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week chatting:

• Aussies clean up at La Vuelta 

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Joel's back in The Bunker with Kate and Merckxy and they're  joined by special guest Matt Wilson.

• Aussies dominating at La Vuelta 

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This week Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in the bunker talking:

• Can Ben O'connor hold on to the red jersey in Spain and why'd he delete his Twitter account overnight?

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Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week and chat:

• An epic Tour de France Femmes

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Kate’s back from the Paris Olympics and Henk Vogel’s joins her and Merckxy in The Bunker for a bit of a spicy show!

They chat:

• Paris Olympics wrap 

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Kate joins Henk and Merckxy live from the Paris Olympic Games to chat:

•  Grace the Great's incredible Gold

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• Pogacar still winning

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Week 1 of the TDF is done and the Women's Giro has just begun! Kate, Joel and Merckxy discuss with vigour:

Remco reckons Jonas doesn't have balls

Jonas confirms that he does - he's just racing with his brain

Is Pog worried after week one as they head to the high mountains?

Biniam looks so good in Green - can he keep it?

Aussies are kicking ass at the Women's Giro - but it not being shown on Australian TV! WTF?

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