The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Ep 1: Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight?

05.31.2023 - By Cade MediaPlay

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This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset, debate if bike weight really matters, rate your bikes and much, much more.

Here's a full rundown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Francis’ Boozy Greece Trip 01:02 Jimmi’s Fitness Struggles 02:32 Mark Cavendish Retirement Reaction 05:38 Geraint Thomas Has A New Look! 09:46 New Campagnolo Costs HOW MUCH?! 14:38 Is The Cycling Industry Dying? 20:50 New Specialized Allez: Our Verdict 28:05 Netflix’s New Tour De France Show 33:23 What The Pros Don’t Tell You About Their Bikes… 39:44 F**k Up Of The Week 45:06 Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight? (The Big Question) 58:32 Is Marketing To Blame For Our Obsession With Weight? 01:03:54 What Happens to All Our Bikes After We’re Done Filming 01:05:00 The Weirdest Thing We’ve Seen On a Bike Ride 01:08:51 Do We Ever Argue? 01:11:10 Storytime: A Bikepacking Tyre Nightmare!  01:14:49 Rate My Ride! 01:30:06 Good News: The Team Helping Men With Their Mental Health 01:34:18 Goodbye

Rate My Ride: Pictures of this week’s bikesRich Mich’s £10 tip bike https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRdjyDIlG7/Phil’s Mash All-Road ‘vintage’ gravel bike https://twitter.com/TheWildOnesPod/status/1663966602822336523Tom’s Tarmac Tourer https://www.instagram.com/p/Csbi2fdoNIn/

If you’d like us to rate your bike or would like to send in a question or story, email us at [email protected]

We also talked about a fantastic charity called Stand Tall Wales. If you’d like to find out more about their work or to donate, head to: https://standtallwales.co.uk/

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