The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

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The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel episodes

  • Comm Games Cuts, Cadel’s Exciting Extras, and a Brutal Ride for a Good Cause!

    In this packed episode, Katherine Bates, Joel Spreadborough and Henk Vogels are joined by Merckxy to cover the biggest news and stories from this week in cycling.

    • Mater Brisbane to Gold Coast ride to Cure Cancer: Our rough ride experience, but all for a great cause
  • Gerry Ryan’s Legacy: The cycling philanthropist is inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
  • Heartbreaking News from Chris Hoy: A look at the personal challenges faced by the legendary track cyclist and his family.
  • Bowral Classic Cancelled: What went wrong? 
  • Comm Games Controversy: Why road cycling and mountain biking were cut from the 2026 Commonwealth Games and what it means for the sport.
  • SD Worx in Transition: Key leadership changes for the women’s team—a Dr in psychology comes into the fray.
  • 2024 UCI Track World Championships: Highlights from Denmark's golden performances and Australia’s showing.
  • Cadel Evans Races Confirmed: Two exciting races on the Surf Coast— what it means for the world tour riders.

    • Tune in as we break down the latest and greatest in the world of cycling!

    As always it's all thanks to the legends at BikeBug! www.bikebug.com

    Find out more about Sisters of the Saddle at www.sistersofthesaddle.com

     

    1 hr 6 min
  • Roadies on Gravel, Coverboy Cav, Lombardia, Blackline Track, oh and Henk nude!*

    Henk Vogels joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week chewing the fat about:

     

    * Are Gravel Worlds gravelly enough ?

    * Should roadies even be racing there?

    * Sir Cav's final race ever as he graces the Cover of Vanity Fair magazine

    * Lombardia this weekend

    * Blackline Track League kicks off in Sydney

    * Whacky cycling records 

    PLUS -  in a World Exclusive Henk reveals all about his fully nude photo shoot.

     

    As always it's with thanks to the legends at BikeBug!

     

    www.bikebug.com

     

    44 min
  • Rainbows, GOATS, Glutesy and Grace

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

    • Is Pogacar now the GOAT? Eddie Merckx says yes - kind of…
  • How did Tadej not get caught?
  • Ben O’Connor says “hold my beer” at worlds and kicks arse!
  • Should MVDP have been disqualified in Zurich?
  • Lotte makes it two in a row 
  • Demi and the Dutch demoralised
  • Grace, Neve and Ruby rock
  • Gravel’s time to shine
  • Brissy snares UCI Track Worlds
  • Winners galore thanks to BikeBug 

    • www.bikebug.com

    58 min
  • World Championships, Record Breakers, and Cycling Legends

    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.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Aussie history at Vuelta, racing is back in Sydney, Strava mules and a Bear in our studio!

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

     

    • Aussies clean up at La Vuelta 
  • Ladies at the Tour of Romandie 
  • Our Aussie Track Worlds team has been named
  • What on Earth is a Strava mule?
  • ProVelo Super League reveals their new Sydney race plans
  • What's the new Sydney road race mean for the famous Bendigo Madison?
  • The new Blackline Track comp is about to begin - Bear has the deets
  • Who calls their bike "Gold Member"? 

    • As always the show is made possible thanks to the legends at Bikebug

    www.bikebug.com 

     

    1 hr 5 min
  • Controversy at la Vuelta, Bridgelane gone but Backline is coming

    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?
  • Is it ok to barrage and what's that even mean!?
  • Eddie Dunbar dun good!
  • Richo's not happy with us but that's ok
  • The Paralympics has begun!
  • End of an era as Bridgelane says goodbye 
  • Pog has rainbows in his sights
  • The Amy Gillet Foundation is re-born
  • Blackline Track League is GO! 
  • World hour record gets broken on a not so aero bike

    • As always The Wheelhouse is made possible thanks to Bikebug!

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    52 min
  • The Tour, The Vuelta, Hello Lou Lou, Bye Bye Richo!

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

    • An epic Tour de France Femmes
  • The Vuelta is underway and it's hot as hell - literally!
  • Julian Alaphillippe links up with Tudor Pro Cycling 
  • Road Nationals is going west and Henk couldn't be happier!
  • Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson no longer Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson
  • Our junior Aussie Trackies are at Track Worlds in China 
  • It's nearly go time for our Aussie Paralympic Cyclists
  • We finally reveal the winner of the beautiful Colnago V4RS thanks to Bikebug and it's HILARIOUS!
  • Plus are we ready for the Mater Foundation's big Brisbane to Gold Coast Ride?

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    54 min
  • Paris done. Tour de France happening now. Vuelta kicking off.

    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 
  • Are the trackies getting too fast for the current velodromes?
  • You won’t believe who has the Olympic flag Dawn Fraser “stole” in 1964!
  • Tour de France Femmes gets under way in The Netherlands
  • Who can beat Demi Vollering at TDF?
  • That time Kate won a KOM jersey - seriously! 
  • The time Henk watched his team-mate half naked in a cage swinging from the ceiling…WTF!?
  • The Vuelta is about to start and there’s SO much climbing!
  • Yatesy for the Win?
  • One of our favs, Jay Vine is back baby!
  • Huge changes to Australia’s cycling scene just revealed - what’s going on?
  • A University reveals that hackers can shut down your Di2!  
  • Last chance to win the same bike Tadej rides thanks for Bikebug!

    • www.bikebug.com

     

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Kate Joins us live from the Paris Olympic Games!

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

    •  Grace the Great's incredible Gold
  • The most beautiful Olympic Road Races ever
  • Would the Aussies be disappointed?
  • Gold medal winner Saya Sakakibara gave the best f#cking interview ever!
  •  Phil Liggett's last olympics - so he has dinner with Kate of course!
  • Peter Sagan's in Paris and Kate asks him to come on the show
  • The Aussie's are about to hit the velodrome in Paris
  • WIN the bike Tadej Pogacar rides thanks to our friends at  BikeBug 

    • Head to www.bikebug.com for your chance to win!

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    41 min

About The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

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Cycling content that is easily digestible and mostly factual.... Hosted by Olympian and World Champion Cyclist Katherine Bates and Sports Journalist, TV and Radio Host Joel Spreadborough - their light…

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