The Cycling Podcast
The Cycling Podcast
The Cycling Podcast takes listeners to the heart of professional cycling with weekly episodes and daily coverage of the Grand Tours. Join journalists Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie – and a few special guests along the way – as they podcast about the latest cycling news and the world of professional cycling. Founded by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie in 2013, The Cycling Podcast is one of the longest-running independent sports podcasts. To support The Cycling Podcast, subscribe as a Friend of the Podcast to join our community, listen to special episodes released throughout the year and access our archive stretching back to 2015. Subscribe at thecyclingpodcast.com (https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm)
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S12 Ep49: An interview with Lizzy Banks
The Cycling Podcast
05/22/24 • 64 min
For the past 10 months, Lizzy Banks has been fighting to clear her name after an anti-doping test taken in May 2023 returned an adverse analytical finding for two substances.
She was informed of the test result 79 days later. The two substances were formoterol, a medication she'd been using within the permitted level to treat asthma. The second, chlortalidone, was a diuretic she had never heard of. Unless she could prove contamination the twice Giro stage winner faced a two-year suspension.
Her investigation cost her career, her life savings and took a huge emotional toll on her and her family. When she could no longer afford full legal support, she investigated the case herself. Her medical training helped and the case she compiled led the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) to drop a scheduled tribunal and return a verdict of no fault, no negligence and no suspension.
Nevertheless, the rules state she has four anti-doping rule violations against her name, her career as a pro cyclist is over, and her reputation is harmed.
Lizzy has worked for The Cycling Podcast and so in the interests of transparency we asked Tom Cary, senior sports correspondent of The Telegraph, to conduct this independent interview. The episode is introduced by Rose Manley.
A warning, this podcast does contain references to suicide and suicidal thoughts.
A few abbreviations will come up, so just to give some clarity:
• WADA is the World Anti-Doping Agency
• UKAD is the UK Anti-Doping Agency, which is responsible for making sure that British athletes comply with the WADA code
• CAS is the Court of Arbitration for Sport, an independent institution involved in resolving legal disputes in the field of sport
• AAF is an Adverse Analytical Finding - commonly known as a positive doping test
• MRL stands for Minimum Reporting Limit. The concentration below which a substance will not trigger a positive test
• ADRV stands for Anti-Doping Rules Violation
Reference is also made to the cases of Shari Bossuyt and Toon Aerts. Both riders were given two year suspensions for testing positive for letrozole, which both claim is the result of food contamination.
She was informed of the test result 79 days later. The two substances were formoterol, a medication she'd been using within the permitted level to treat asthma. The second, chlortalidone, was a diuretic she had never heard of. Unless she could prove contamination the twice Giro stage winner faced a two-year suspension.
Her investigation cost her career, her life savings and took a huge emotional toll on her and her family. When she could no longer afford full legal support, she investigated the case herself. Her medical training helped and the case she compiled led the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) to drop a scheduled tribunal and return a verdict of no fault, no negligence and no suspension.
Nevertheless, the rules state she has four anti-doping rule violations against her name, her career as a pro cyclist is over, and her reputation is harmed.
Lizzy has worked for The Cycling Podcast and so in the interests of transparency we asked Tom Cary, senior sports correspondent of The Telegraph, to conduct this independent interview. The episode is introduced by Rose Manley.
A warning, this podcast does contain references to suicide and suicidal thoughts.
A few abbreviations will come up, so just to give some clarity:
• WADA is the World Anti-Doping Agency
• UKAD is the UK Anti-Doping Agency, which is responsible for making sure that British athletes comply with the WADA code
• CAS is the Court of Arbitration for Sport, an independent institution involved in resolving legal disputes in the field of sport
• AAF is an Adverse Analytical Finding - commonly known as a positive doping test
• MRL stands for Minimum Reporting Limit. The concentration below which a substance will not trigger a positive test
• ADRV stands for Anti-Doping Rules Violation
Reference is also made to the cases of Shari Bossuyt and Toon Aerts. Both riders were given two year suspensions for testing positive for letrozole, which both claim is the result of food contamination.
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S12 Ep30: The XL Giro Preview
The Cycling Podcast
04/29/24 • 98 min
The Giro d’Italia starts here! We begin Girovagando 2024 - our comprehensive coverage of the first Grand Tour of the 2024 season - with our now time-honoured XL preview, ahead of Saturday’s Grande Partenza in Turin.
Daniel Friebe is joined by Brian Nygaard and Rob Hatch for a thorough examination of riders, race route and the big questions ahead of an edition that Tadej Pogačar is widely expected to win. The episode features exclusive interviews with two men who have seen first-hand just how thoroughly Pogačar has prepared for his first appearance in ‘La Corsa Rosa’ - Team UAE Emirates’ Performance Coordinator Jeroen Swart and climbing lieutenant Rafał Majka.
We also discuss cultural highlights on the route, what to look forward to from our podcasts in the next month - and one terrifying threat that will loom over the whole race when we get to Naples.
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Daniel Friebe is joined by Brian Nygaard and Rob Hatch for a thorough examination of riders, race route and the big questions ahead of an edition that Tadej Pogačar is widely expected to win. The episode features exclusive interviews with two men who have seen first-hand just how thoroughly Pogačar has prepared for his first appearance in ‘La Corsa Rosa’ - Team UAE Emirates’ Performance Coordinator Jeroen Swart and climbing lieutenant Rafał Majka.
We also discuss cultural highlights on the route, what to look forward to from our podcasts in the next month - and one terrifying threat that will loom over the whole race when we get to Naples.
AG1
If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE one-year
supply of Vitamin D AND five free AG1 travel packs with your first purchase.
Go to drinkAG1.com/cycling.
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Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
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S8 Ep87: Remco dusts off the opposition
The Cycling Podcast
07/31/20 • 70 min
After a break of almost five months, racing is back.
In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe review the opening three days of the Vuelta a Burgos and look ahead to the first World Tour race following the resumption, Strade Bianche.
Twenty-year-old Remco Evenepoel picked up where he left off in the spring. After winning both stages he rode before the season was interrupted (the Vuelta a San Juan and Volta ao Algarve), the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider won the first uphill finish in Burgos at Picón Blanco ahead of a string of top climbers.
What should we make of Evenepoel's victory celebration – brushing the dust off his shoulders, seemingly suggesting it was an easy win?
We hear from three riders about what it's like to be back in action after so long – Team CCC's Paddy Bevin and Attila Valter and Trek-Segafredo's Charlie Quarterman.
Then we look ahead to Strade Bianche, where the dust from the white roads of Tuscany will fly on Saturday. Excitement is building for a race which started off in an autumn slot before becoming a spring classic and will this year be held in the height of the Italian summer.
Mitch Docker of EF Pro Cycling, and host of Life in the Peloton, looks ahead to his first race since the spring and his debut at Strade Bianche.
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Science in Sport's new Turbo+ range is the world’s first sports nutrition range designed to meet the demands of indoor training. Formulated with a cooling menthol blast and proven to enhance performance in heat by 5%, this new range (which includes a pre-session gel and an in-session powder) is designed to transform your indoor training.
You can get 25% off all your Science in Sport products by using the code SISCP25 at the checkout: https://www.scienceinsport.com
Science in Sport are also supporting and helping to distribute the Diversity in Cycling report, written by Andy Edwards and mentioned in this week's podcast. You can read the report: https://www.scienceinsport.com/media/pdfs/Diversity%20In%20Cycling.pdf or see the Diversity in Cycling website: http://www.diversityincycling.com/
This episode is also supported by Laka – insurance designed specifically for cyclists. To find out more go to laka.co.uk
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The Cycling Podcast's new men's and women's cycling jerseys, designed and made by Katusha, are now in stock. Get yours through our shop: https://shop.thecyclingpodcast.com/shop/
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Our mini-series for Friends of the Podcast, My First Tour de France, reached virtual Paris with Lionel reminiscing about the first Tour he covered in full in 2006 – in a camper van. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/join
In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe review the opening three days of the Vuelta a Burgos and look ahead to the first World Tour race following the resumption, Strade Bianche.
Twenty-year-old Remco Evenepoel picked up where he left off in the spring. After winning both stages he rode before the season was interrupted (the Vuelta a San Juan and Volta ao Algarve), the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider won the first uphill finish in Burgos at Picón Blanco ahead of a string of top climbers.
What should we make of Evenepoel's victory celebration – brushing the dust off his shoulders, seemingly suggesting it was an easy win?
We hear from three riders about what it's like to be back in action after so long – Team CCC's Paddy Bevin and Attila Valter and Trek-Segafredo's Charlie Quarterman.
Then we look ahead to Strade Bianche, where the dust from the white roads of Tuscany will fly on Saturday. Excitement is building for a race which started off in an autumn slot before becoming a spring classic and will this year be held in the height of the Italian summer.
Mitch Docker of EF Pro Cycling, and host of Life in the Peloton, looks ahead to his first race since the spring and his debut at Strade Bianche.
Our sponsors
iwoca became The Cycling Podcast’s title sponsors in March 2020. iwoca specialises in supporting small businesses and can lend between £1,000 and £250,000. iwoca have been accredited by the British Business Bank to offer CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme) – the scheme is now open, so businesses can apply for a loan rather than just register interest. To find out more, go to https://www.iwoca.co.uk
Science in Sport's new Turbo+ range is the world’s first sports nutrition range designed to meet the demands of indoor training. Formulated with a cooling menthol blast and proven to enhance performance in heat by 5%, this new range (which includes a pre-session gel and an in-session powder) is designed to transform your indoor training.
You can get 25% off all your Science in Sport products by using the code SISCP25 at the checkout: https://www.scienceinsport.com
Science in Sport are also supporting and helping to distribute the Diversity in Cycling report, written by Andy Edwards and mentioned in this week's podcast. You can read the report: https://www.scienceinsport.com/media/pdfs/Diversity%20In%20Cycling.pdf or see the Diversity in Cycling website: http://www.diversityincycling.com/
This episode is also supported by Laka – insurance designed specifically for cyclists. To find out more go to laka.co.uk
New clothing
The Cycling Podcast's new men's and women's cycling jerseys, designed and made by Katusha, are now in stock. Get yours through our shop: https://shop.thecyclingpodcast.com/shop/
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Our mini-series for Friends of the Podcast, My First Tour de France, reached virtual Paris with Lionel reminiscing about the first Tour he covered in full in 2006 – in a camper van. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/join
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S11 Ep26: Arrivée | Paris-Roubaix
The Cycling Podcast
04/09/23 • 39 min
In our third round of Arrivée podcasts of the 2023 season, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe recap the action from a fast – historically fast – and frenetic Paris-Roubaix.
After his victory in Milan-Sanremo three weeks ago, Mathieu van der Poel looked like the hot favourite – but could his long-time rival Wout Van Aert turn it into a Sunday in Hell for the Dutchman? Lionel was on the ground to find out, & we discuss the main talking points here.
The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport.
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After his victory in Milan-Sanremo three weeks ago, Mathieu van der Poel looked like the hot favourite – but could his long-time rival Wout Van Aert turn it into a Sunday in Hell for the Dutchman? Lionel was on the ground to find out, & we discuss the main talking points here.
The Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter @cycling_podcast
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Supersapiens
Supersapiens is a continuous glucose monitoring system that helps you make the right fuelling choices. See supersapiens.com
Science in Sport
The Cycling Podcast has been supported since 2016 by Science In Sport. World leading experts in endurance nutrition. Go to scienceinsport.com to see the whole range.
MAAP
The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range.
D Vine Cellars
To order The Cycling Podcast Highlights case, or any of the cases commemorating the 2022 Grand Tours visit dvinecellars.com
Friends of the Podcast
Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 60 exclusive episodes.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S12 Ep51: Stage 18 | Fiera di Primiero - Padova | Giro d’Italia 2024
The Cycling Podcast
05/23/24 • 60 min
Daniel Friebe & Brian Nygaard are following the Giro d’Italia from end to end, north to south, Turin to Rome, providing daily coverage - and today our dynamic duo report from the Stage 18 finish in Padova.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
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Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter @cycling_podcast
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Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
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The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S12 Ep36: Stage 4 | Acqui Terme - Andora | Giro d’Italia 2024
The Cycling Podcast
05/07/24 • 68 min
Daniel Friebe & Brian Nygaard are following the Giro d’Italia from end to end, north to south, Turin to Rome, providing daily coverage - and today our dynamic duo report from stage 4.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter @cycling_podcast
Instagram @thecyclingpodcast
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Friends of the Podcast
Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter @cycling_podcast
Instagram @thecyclingpodcast
The 11.01 Cappuccino
Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).
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The Cycling Podcast x MAAP collection is available now. Go to maap.cc to see the full MAAP range.
Friends of the Podcast
Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S8 Ep84: Countdown to restart
The Cycling Podcast
07/23/20 • 52 min
Racing is about to re-start. The Vuelta a Burgos gets underway next Tuesday and the first major stage race on the calendar in more than four months features a high quality field, including Nairo Quintana, Remco Evenepoel, Richard Carapaz and the Yates brothers, Simon and Adam.
Lionel Birnie, Daniel Friebe and Richard Moore look ahead to Burgos and pick out one thing each that fascinates them about the resumption of racing.
For Daniel, it's whether Quintana can maintain the form that he showed early in 2020, when he appeared re-born with his new team, Arkéa-Samsic. For Richard, it's the Ineos intrigue with Chris Froome and Egan Bernal potentially in the same Tour de France team. And for Lionel it's the fact that almost an entire season is crammed into a little more than three months – how will it all work and what patterns might emerge?
The Cycling Podcast is supported by iwoca and Science in Sport
Our sponsors
iwoca became The Cycling Podcast’s title sponsors in March 2020. iwoca specialises in supporting small businesses and can lend between £1,000 and £250,000. iwoca have been accredited by the British Business Bank to offer CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme) – the scheme is now open, so businesses can apply for a loan rather than just register interest. To find out more, go to https://www.iwoca.co.uk
Science in Sport's new Turbo+ range is the world’s first sports nutrition range designed to meet the demands of indoor training. Formulated with a cooling menthol blast and proven to enhance performance in heat by 5%, this new range (which includes a pre-session gel and an in-session powder) is designed to transform your indoor training.
You can get 25% off all your Science in Sport products by using the code SISCP25 at the checkout: https://www.scienceinsport.com
Science in Sport are also supporting and helping to distribute the Diversity in Cycling report, written by Andy Edwards and mentioned in this week's podcast. You can read the report: https://www.scienceinsport.com/media/pdfs/Diversity%20In%20Cycling.pdf or see the Diversity in Cycling website: http://www.diversityincycling.com/
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Our mini-series for Friends of the Podcast, My First Tour de France, reached virtual Paris with Lionel reminiscing about the first Tour he covered in full in 2006 – in a camper van. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/join
Ride London
Richard was due to do Ride London in aid of their charity of the year, Pancreatic Cancer UK, having lost his mum to pancreatic cancer in 2005. With the event cancelled, this charity has lost a major source of funding. An alternative event, MyRideLondon (https://myridelondon.co.uk), aims to get as many people as possible riding on the same weekend, 15 and 16 August, and raising money for a charity of their choice. Richard will be trying to ride 100 miles in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK. To support him, and PCUK: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=RichardMoore1&pageUrl=2
Lionel Birnie, Daniel Friebe and Richard Moore look ahead to Burgos and pick out one thing each that fascinates them about the resumption of racing.
For Daniel, it's whether Quintana can maintain the form that he showed early in 2020, when he appeared re-born with his new team, Arkéa-Samsic. For Richard, it's the Ineos intrigue with Chris Froome and Egan Bernal potentially in the same Tour de France team. And for Lionel it's the fact that almost an entire season is crammed into a little more than three months – how will it all work and what patterns might emerge?
The Cycling Podcast is supported by iwoca and Science in Sport
Our sponsors
iwoca became The Cycling Podcast’s title sponsors in March 2020. iwoca specialises in supporting small businesses and can lend between £1,000 and £250,000. iwoca have been accredited by the British Business Bank to offer CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme) – the scheme is now open, so businesses can apply for a loan rather than just register interest. To find out more, go to https://www.iwoca.co.uk
Science in Sport's new Turbo+ range is the world’s first sports nutrition range designed to meet the demands of indoor training. Formulated with a cooling menthol blast and proven to enhance performance in heat by 5%, this new range (which includes a pre-session gel and an in-session powder) is designed to transform your indoor training.
You can get 25% off all your Science in Sport products by using the code SISCP25 at the checkout: https://www.scienceinsport.com
Science in Sport are also supporting and helping to distribute the Diversity in Cycling report, written by Andy Edwards and mentioned in this week's podcast. You can read the report: https://www.scienceinsport.com/media/pdfs/Diversity%20In%20Cycling.pdf or see the Diversity in Cycling website: http://www.diversityincycling.com/
New clothing
The Cycling Podcast's new men's and women's cycling jerseys, designed and made by Katusha, are now in stock. Get yours through our shop: https://shop.thecyclingpodcast.com/shop/
Mugs and cappuccino sets
Stacy Snyder has made a limited run of 'Friend of The Cycling Podcast' mugs and cappuccino sets in new colours and designs. These are available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SnyderCeramics?section_id=29652589
Friends of the Podcast
Our mini-series for Friends of the Podcast, My First Tour de France, reached virtual Paris with Lionel reminiscing about the first Tour he covered in full in 2006 – in a camper van. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/join
Ride London
Richard was due to do Ride London in aid of their charity of the year, Pancreatic Cancer UK, having lost his mum to pancreatic cancer in 2005. With the event cancelled, this charity has lost a major source of funding. An alternative event, MyRideLondon (https://myridelondon.co.uk), aims to get as many people as possible riding on the same weekend, 15 and 16 August, and raising money for a charity of their choice. Richard will be trying to ride 100 miles in aid of Pancreatic Cancer UK. To support him, and PCUK: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=RichardMoore1&pageUrl=2
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07/17/20 • 60 min
Following confirmation that Chris Froome is to leave Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation, we discuss the implications for the upcoming Tour de France.
Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe speculate on who Team Ineos will select as the team looks for an eighth Tour de France title in nine years. Will Froome make the final eight or not?
We also hear from Freddy Ovett, son of former Olympic champion middle-distance runner Steve, about his recent results on Zwift, including a stage win in the virtual Tour de France, we respond to a listener's letter about Greg LeMond's legacy and his reputation for innovation following our recent Friends of the Podcast episode about the 1990 Tour, and we briefly discuss the Everesting phenomenon.
The Cycling Podcast is supported by iwoca and Science In Sport.
My first Tour de France
In the third episode of a four-part series for Friends of the Podcast, Daniel Friebe looks back at the end of Miguel Indurain's reign in 1996 (the first Tour he watched on television) and the 2001 race, which was the first he covered as a journalist. To sign up as a Friend of the Podcast go to our website.
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We have teamed up with Katusha to produce The Cycling Podcast Collection. The launch range is a cycling jersey and a t-shirt in both men's and women's cuts. To check out the range go to our website.
OUR SPONSORS iwoca became The Cycling Podcast’s title sponsors in March 2020. Iwoca specialises in supporting small businesses and can lend between £1,000 and £250,000. Applications can take only a few minutes to complete and they promise a fast and fair decision. To find out more, go to iwoca.co.uk Science In Sport is The Cycling Podcast’s longest-standing supporter. It’s a relationship that stretches back to the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Listeners can get 25% off Science In Sport’s range of energy drinks, bars, gels and cakes at scienceinsport.com with the code SISCP25
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Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe speculate on who Team Ineos will select as the team looks for an eighth Tour de France title in nine years. Will Froome make the final eight or not?
We also hear from Freddy Ovett, son of former Olympic champion middle-distance runner Steve, about his recent results on Zwift, including a stage win in the virtual Tour de France, we respond to a listener's letter about Greg LeMond's legacy and his reputation for innovation following our recent Friends of the Podcast episode about the 1990 Tour, and we briefly discuss the Everesting phenomenon.
The Cycling Podcast is supported by iwoca and Science In Sport.
My first Tour de France
In the third episode of a four-part series for Friends of the Podcast, Daniel Friebe looks back at the end of Miguel Indurain's reign in 1996 (the first Tour he watched on television) and the 2001 race, which was the first he covered as a journalist. To sign up as a Friend of the Podcast go to our website.
OUR NEW CLOTHING RANGE
We have teamed up with Katusha to produce The Cycling Podcast Collection. The launch range is a cycling jersey and a t-shirt in both men's and women's cuts. To check out the range go to our website.
OUR SPONSORS iwoca became The Cycling Podcast’s title sponsors in March 2020. Iwoca specialises in supporting small businesses and can lend between £1,000 and £250,000. Applications can take only a few minutes to complete and they promise a fast and fair decision. To find out more, go to iwoca.co.uk Science In Sport is The Cycling Podcast’s longest-standing supporter. It’s a relationship that stretches back to the 2016 Giro d’Italia. Listeners can get 25% off Science In Sport’s range of energy drinks, bars, gels and cakes at scienceinsport.com with the code SISCP25
This episode is also supported by Beer52. To join the world's most popular craft beer club go to beer52.com/cycle.
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S12 Ep31: Giro dei Vini 2024
The Cycling Podcast
05/02/24 • 30 min
As per tradition, in association with our friends at Dvine Cellars in London, we’re presenting a selection of six wines showcasing the same terroir that the Giro d’Italia will visit in May. And, as we’ve done in other years, we’ve asked Greg Andrews of Dvine to talk us through the selection on the eve of the race.
If you’re not into wine, this is NOT the podcast for you! If, however, you do want to hear what Greg and Daniel have to say, stay tuned and head to https://dvinecellars.com/products/the-cycling-podcast-giro-ditalia to make an order.
The wines in the case are listed below with links to the (all very informative) producers’ websites. Unfortunately, Dvine’s cases are still only available to UK listeners but in many instances you will be able to find similar wines, from the same regions, wherever you are. Please also enjoy in moderation!
The wines (in Giro route order):
STAGE 3: Summer Wolff, GioGio Freisa, Monferrato, Piedmonte (https://www.summerwolffwines.com/)
STAGE 6: Cosimo Maria Massini, Annick, Sauvignon Blanc/Vermentino, Tuscany (https://www.cosimomariamasini.com/en/)
STAGE 11: Caiaffa, Negroamaro, Puglia (https://www.caiaffavini.it/en/)
STAGE 11: Di Majo Norante, Sangiovese, Campomarino, Molise (https://www.dimajonorante.com/en)
STAGE 16: Cantina Adriano, Müller-Thurgau, Trentino Alto-Adige (https://www.kellerei-andrian.com/)
STAGE 18: Serafini & Vidotto, Bollicine Rosé NV, Veneto (https://www.serafinividotto.it/)
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If you’re not into wine, this is NOT the podcast for you! If, however, you do want to hear what Greg and Daniel have to say, stay tuned and head to https://dvinecellars.com/products/the-cycling-podcast-giro-ditalia to make an order.
The wines in the case are listed below with links to the (all very informative) producers’ websites. Unfortunately, Dvine’s cases are still only available to UK listeners but in many instances you will be able to find similar wines, from the same regions, wherever you are. Please also enjoy in moderation!
The wines (in Giro route order):
STAGE 3: Summer Wolff, GioGio Freisa, Monferrato, Piedmonte (https://www.summerwolffwines.com/)
STAGE 6: Cosimo Maria Massini, Annick, Sauvignon Blanc/Vermentino, Tuscany (https://www.cosimomariamasini.com/en/)
STAGE 11: Caiaffa, Negroamaro, Puglia (https://www.caiaffavini.it/en/)
STAGE 11: Di Majo Norante, Sangiovese, Campomarino, Molise (https://www.dimajonorante.com/en)
STAGE 16: Cantina Adriano, Müller-Thurgau, Trentino Alto-Adige (https://www.kellerei-andrian.com/)
STAGE 18: Serafini & Vidotto, Bollicine Rosé NV, Veneto (https://www.serafinividotto.it/)
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Instagram @thecyclingpodcast
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S12 Ep41: Stage 9 | Avezzano - Napoli | Giro d’Italia 2024
The Cycling Podcast
05/12/24 • 60 min
Daniel Friebe & Brian Nygaard are following the Giro d’Italia from end to end, north to south, Turin to Rome, providing daily coverage - and today our dynamic duo report from stage 9 & Naples.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
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Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Our Girovagando podcasts feature race analysis, interviews and regular features such as Larranzando, our almost daily postcards from Italy with Décathlon-AG2r La Mondiale’s Larry Warbasse.
Follow us on social media:
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Instagram @thecyclingpodcast
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Friends of the Podcast
Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to more than 100 exclusive episodes. Our latest KM0 specials, ‘How to Become a Pro Cyclist’ and ‘How to Become an Ex-Pro Cyclist’ are available on the Kilometre 0 for Friends of The Cycling Podcast feed now.
The Cycling Podcast is on Strava
The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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