Watts Occurring

Watts Occurring episodes:

• 03.07.2023

  Episode 79 - We're Back... And We're Moving!

  The boys are back and there's some big news. Watts Occurring is now a Crowd Network podcast - and it's about to be in your ears every Tuesday for the rest of the cycling season. This podcast feed will also...

  
• 12.18.2022

  Episode 78 - Hello from Camp

  The boys are back with an off-season update from Mallorca training camp. There's a Christmas meal to dissect, a few towels to replace, and a Giro to prepare for. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring.

  
• 10.27.2022

  Episode 77 - From Inside a Grenadier

  The latest Watts Occurring comes at you from inside an INEOS Grenadier, live from Nice at the INEOS team camp. Luke and G let you know what they've been up to - and what they've got planned for the new...

  
• 09.13.2022

  Episode 76 - DVB

  It's been a while hasn't it? And Luke and G have had this episode in the bag since before the Tour. Well before the Worlds kicks off, here's their chat with one of the big favourites and the 2022 Paris-Roubaix...

  
• 07.18.2022

  Episode 75 - A quiet second week

  Anyone recovered from that crazy second week? G and Luke are trying their best. Relive the madness of the Alps and the 40+ degree heat in their latest Watts Occurring, ahead of what should be a pulsating final week at...

  
• 07.11.2022

  Episode 74 - One week down

  Nine stages down at the Tour and it was hard for Luke and G to know where to start. There's a LOT to catch up on. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring and if you're enjoying the Tour pods, it would...

  
• 07.05.2022

  Episode 73 - The cobbles are coming

  The boys keep nailing their predictions. Will they be right about the cobbles? There's a big preview of tomorrow's stage in tonight's pod, a chat about #wheresGsgilet and G takes you behind the scenes of today's tasty final climb.

  
• 07.04.2022

  Episode 72 - Done in Denmark

  Three stages down and the Tour moves back to France. The boys reflect on the incredible Copenhagen Grand Depart and numerous battles in the peloton. And there's no more mentions of G's gilet, we promise. 

  
• 07.02.2022

  Episode 71 - The Gilet Pod

  Day one of the Tour de France is in the bag. And at least G stayed nice, snug and warm in his XS gilet. There's never, ever a dull day at the Tour! Lots more Watts Occurring to come this...

  
• 06.28.2022

  Episode 70 - Time for the Tour

  It's been a while. Since the last pod, G won a small bike race called the Tour de Suisse and got propelled towards favourite status for the Tour. Luke's made selection and the boys are ready to rumble round France...

  
• 06.10.2022

  Episode 69 - Jasper Stuyven and his chocolate shop

  Up in Tenerife Luke, G and the Grenadiers were staying close by to Belgian star, chocolate shop owner and all round top fella Jasper Stuyven. They invited the Trek rider over for a chat about his famous San Remo win,...

  
• 05.18.2022

  Episode 68 - Time in Tenerife

  Luke and G are back, this time from the top of Mount Teide in Tenerife at the team's pre-Tour de France altitude training camp. G's been wearing comical glasses, Luke's been arranging FIFA tournaments, and there's a Netflix camera crew...

  
• 04.29.2022

  Episode 67 - Liege and Romandie

  Checking in from Romandie, G updates on the first three days and reflects on a full gas Liege, while Luke answers the listeners' questions. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring.

  
• 04.19.2022

  Episode 66 - Roubaix

  Finally the team won Roubaix, and an emotional Luke was right at the heart of it. That was a special win from Dylan van Baarle, and this is a must-listen pod from the boys. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring -...

  
• 04.11.2022

  Episode 65 - Not a bad week

  Luke and G are back with updates from Tour of the Basque Country and Amstel Gold, where they were part of two major wins for the team. It's not been a bad week for the Grenadiers. 

  
• 03.14.2022

  Episode 64 - Academy memories

  Luke and G often talk about their time on the British Cycling Academy under the tutelage of Rod Ellingworth so they dedicated a whole episode to a trip down memory lane, back to where it all began. 

  
• 02.23.2022

  Episode 63 - Luke in Lockdown

  Luke was supposed to be racing in the UAE Tour this week but sadly upon arrival in Abu Dhabi he tested positive for COVID. So he comes to you live from his quarantine hotel room, while G has his first...

  
• 02.18.2022

  Episode 62 - Magnus Sheffield

  How's this for timing? Fresh from his first pro win at the age of just 19 at the Ruta del Sol, here's Luke and Geraint's chat with the Grenadiers' new American boy wonder, Magnus Sheffield. They sat down with Magnus...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Episode 61 - Adam Blythe

  The lads can't understand why it took 61 episodes to get Adam Blythe on, but he was worth the wait. The former pro turned exceptional Eurosport pundit - and king of cycling fashion - joined G and Luke to talk...

  
• 02.09.2022

  Episode 60 - Naked up Col d'Eze?

  You'll have to listen through the latest Watts Occurring to hear what the title is all about. Let's just say, you'll be supporting Caleb Ewan this season. Luke's at Provence (and is all ready for the opening Prologue) while G...

  
• 01.29.2022

  Episode 59 - Eddie Dunbar

  Back at team camp the boys sat down with the Grenadiers' resident Irishman, Eddie Dunbar. He can tell a good story or two can young Eddie, and he's hoping for a smoother 2022. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring, presented by...

  
• 12.11.2021

  Episode 58 - Ethan Hayter

  How many races did Ethan Hayter win last year? Well, nobody is quite sure. Was it nine, 10, 11, or even more? Either way, it was a lot. He's a weapon. And G and Luke took the chance to smuggle...

  
• 12.08.2021

  Episode 57 - 2021 Watts Occurring Awards

  It's that time of the year: Awards season. The 2021 cycling season was one of the best in recent memory and there was a LOT for Luke and G to get their teeth into. Rider of the Year, Race of...

  
• 11.25.2021

  Episode 56 - Owain Doull

  Quite why it took G and Luke 56 episodes to get Owain Doull on we'll never know, but they got there eventually - just before he stops being their teammate. A fellow Welshman, Olympic Gold medallist in Rio (with the...

  
• 11.12.2021

  Episode 55 - Curry with Cancellara

  It's been a while but the boys are back with an off-season update: moustaches, holidays, G's curry with Cancellara, Luke's tales from Roubaix, and much more. Next up is the Watts Occurring Awards show - so tweet @Watts_Occurring with your...

  
• 10.29.2021

  Episode 54 - Our Cycling Rugby XV

  We asked the listeners for their questions recently and somebody presented the guys with a great challenge: build a rugby team out of pro cyclists. Do you agree with G and Luke? Let them know on social media and catch...

  
• 10.19.2021

  Geraint Thomas Cycling Club - Season 2

  Geraint's other podcast is back for a second season. Apparently the first one was very successful! So go on, go and give it a listen while we get the next Watts Occurring ready for you - and trust us, it's...

  
• 09.15.2021

  Episode 53 - Michael Valgren

  A day after recording the latest pod, Michael Valgren went and won Giro della Toscana by more than a minute. Coincidence? Maybe. But if there are any WorldTour pros out there who need a little help getting their next win,...

  
• 09.05.2021

  Episode 52 - Answering your questions

  It's been a while since the guys have answered some listener questions, so they got together to run through a long list of all the big topics: Where would you love to race a Grand Tour? Exciting bike tech? Will...

  
• 08.31.2021

  Episode 51 - Caleb Ewan

  It's been a while since the guys have had a guest so they made it a special one - one of the fastest sprinters on earth, Caleb Ewan. They talked attacking on the Poggio, nearly killing G, and as always,...

  
• 08.10.2021

  Episode 50 - Olympics, Tour de France and what comes next

  Much happened since our last pod? Well... just a little bit. Tune in for a big update from G & Luke in the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.

  
• 07.05.2021

  Episode 49 - Rest day vibes

  One of the most welcomed rest days in years at the Tour de France after a crazy first week of racing. Luke & G recap it all and update on G's injuries, all presented by Zwift.

  
• 07.01.2021

  Episode 48 - Quiet start to the Tour

  Well, that was a smooth first five days at the Tour... G's dislocated his shoulder, Luke's been helping the guys navigate the chaos, plus each stage has been a blockbuster. And there's still 16 to go. Ahead of day six,...

  
• 06.25.2021

  Episode 47 - Oh! It's time for the Tour

  The boys are in Brest and ready for another Tour de France. They predict their jersey winners, run their artistic eye over the fresh TDF jerseys and take you behind the scenes of the Grenadiers final preparations. You all ready for...

  
• 06.16.2021

  Episode 46 - The Tour is coming

  With the Tour de France just over a week away, Luke and G catch up on the Dauphine and Suisse, reflecting on two more big wins for the team - and one pretty damn cool win for G. Next up......

  
• 05.30.2021

  Episode 45 - Giro catchup and a Dauphine preview

  Recorded while watching the final kilometres of stage 20 at the Giro, Luke and G are back to give their thoughts on Egan securing the maglia rosa, G's chances at the Dauphine, Luke's new haircut and much more besides. Brought...

  
• 05.19.2021

  Episode 44 - Romandie, Ruta and Rubbish

  G is back with a win to talk about, after a dramatic Tour de Romandie, Luke has a great story about a carpenter in the Valleys, and the guys talk about their experiences of the new UCI littering rules. Geraint was...

  
• 04.08.2021

  Episode 43 - Catalunya, Flanders and much more

  It's been a while. Time to reflect on the lads' start to the 2021 season, including San Remo, Flanders, and a historic 1-2-3 in Catalunya. Episode 43 of Watts Occurring, brought to you by Zwift.

  
• 02.10.2021

  Episode 42 - Back at it

  The boys are back on the pod and G's been back racing. They catch up on Besseges, look ahead to Luke's season debut, chat safety, Tour selection and much more, all presented by Zwift.

  
• 01.27.2021

  Episode 41 - Tao Geoghegan Hart

  Giro d'Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart joined Luke and G this week to chat about winning that pink jersey and, of course, much much more besides. Luke even challenged the pair to an Arsenal quiz. Listen to the latest episode...

  
• 01.12.2021

  The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club

  Geraint’s got himself a second podcast, and it’s also sponsored by Zwift. Go on, give it a listen. (And don't worry - Watts Occurring is sticking around!)

  
• 12.27.2020

  Episode 40 - Watts Occurring Awards 2020

  2020 was a tough year for so many, but it conjured up some brilliant racing. Before diving in to the new season, G and Luke sat down to debate their Watts Occurring award winners for 2020. Let them know what...

  
• 11.13.2020

  Episode 39 - Ian Stannard

  The end of an era. Our teammate and friend Ian Stannard called time on his incredible career last week, so we invited him on the pod to talk all about it. That Omloop win, racing Junior Paris-Roubaix with G, half-wheeling...

  
• 10.30.2020

  Episode 38 - Giro review

  Where do we start with this one? Luke and G reflect on a crazy Giro d'Italia and discuss everything that’s happened since that unfortunate crash in Sicily. Episode 38, presented by Zwift.

  
• 10.02.2020

  Episode 37 - G-Rowe Preview

  On the eve of the Giro, the guys look ahead to three big weeks in Italy for G. Presented by Zwift.

  
• 09.21.2020

  Episode 36 - Tour debrief

  Luke's home from the Tour and G has been enjoying it from home, while he preps for the Giro. They give their views on the race and look ahead to what's next, all presented by Zwift.

  
• 08.28.2020

  Episode 35 - Le Tour

  Luke's ready to race in Nice, while G is training hard for the Giro just down the road in Monaco. The boys chat through Tour selection, the last couple of weeks, and make some big predictions. Episode 35, presented by Zwift.

  
• 08.11.2020

  Episode 34 - Racing returns

  Our numbers are pinned and we've finally got some racing to update on. Luke checks in from Strade Bianche and the Tour of Poland, G is all set for the Dauphine, and the Tour is getting ever closer. Episode 34,...

  
• 08.06.2020

  Episode 33 - Andrew McQuaid

  As the transfer merry-go-round swings into action for another year we dialled up our agent, Andrew McQuaid, to give us an insight into the world of cycling contracts, his long and varied history with the sport and much more, all...

  
• 07.24.2020

  Episode 32 - Pavel Sivakov

  Still up in Tenerife, we sat down with one of the Team's young stars Putin, aka Pavel Sivakov, to introduce you all to our flying Russian. A king of Zwift during lockdown, top-10 in the Giro at the age of...