Best Roubaix Podcasts (2025)

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Pogacar villain era? TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 2 Recap and WEEK 3 PREVIEW 49:19

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Is Tadej Pogacar entering his villain era? Is there any possible way to stop him winning this year's Tour de France? Jonas Vingegaard and Visma say they're willing to lose it all to try and win. Sanny and Katy return to chew the fat on week 2 and preview week 3, where it's make or break across the peloton And hey, please give us a 5* review whereve…

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Top 5 Watts | Tour de France rest day 2 47:15

2d ago47:15

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Plappy is hot off a huge TT!

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Ep. 539 Lo-Fi Tour Talk 1:10:00

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This week we break our recorders and record that lo-fi episode all the people want. But seriously we had some technical difficulties so hope our hot takes make it to your ears. Tour talk and Tim does Tandem shopping. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit…

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The Tadej Tour Show 38:53

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional cycling and sometimes their own cycling exploits. The 2025 Tour de France belongs to Tadej Pogačar after his continued display of dominance at the stage 13 uphill time trial. The race for third place is getting close. The Warren brothers make a few predictions to how many more stages Tadej…

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2025 WEEK 1 Recap and WEEK 2 PREVIEW 48:06

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Ok, week one plus Monday! We've seen a bit of everything - Ben Healy is in yellow but for how long? Perhaps only until we head back to the mountains but a sterling effort heading into the first rest day. Mathieu ven der Poel has been winning, had a turn in yellow and been starting side quests for his pals and meanwhile the battle between Vinegaard …

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Ep.538 Extraterrestrial Life 1:11:02

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This week we talk about the new 10-day work week in France, extraterrestrial sightings and cycling villains. Plus, some actual race info and the worst used bike ad ever. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling c…

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We've made it in Slovenia | TDF Rest Day 46:19

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Luke Plapp is through the first 10 days of the Tour de France and he joins us on a well deserved rest day.

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Round 2 Episode 1 1:00:42

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We're back after a long break—catching up, sharing what we've been up to, and chatting about life and bikes. Nothing fancy, just real talk and good stories.

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2025 Tour Over Already? 41:00

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional cycling. The 2025 Tour de France has been extremely entertaining, however through the first five stages the top racers have taken wins. Stage six featured a breakaway with two Americans and the top six finishers were all native English speakers.…

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135. Stephen Roche: the Triple Crown Champion 1:19:21

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This week James and Will are joined by Stephen Roche, who in 1987 became only the second rider in history to win the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and World Championships in one season, aka the Triple Crown (pub fact: the other was Eddy Merckx in 1972, then Tadej Pogačar joined them in 2024). In this episode Stephen talks us through this incredible…

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Tour de France TT | Top 10 Watts 48:17

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Plappy just finished 9th on Stage 5 of Tour de France TT.

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Tour de France Chaos & Women’s Giro Anticipation 34:59

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Katherine Bates, Henk Vogels (LIVE from FRANCE!) and Merckxy break down the opening stage and who handled the chaos best (Kaden Groves, we see you). Stage 1 of the Tour de France delivered complete chaos, with crosswinds, crashes and a textbook lead-out from Alpecin Decuninck. Jasper Philipsen takes the yellow jersey after a dominant finish. We cal…

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Plappy's on the start line | TDF time 1:12:10

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After a huge Giro stage win Plappy got the call up for the Tour de France and we chat to him on the eve of his first Tour.

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Sunday Stroll: Annual American Flyers Rewatch 48:12

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It's the American 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing: Tradition. It's time for our annual re-watch and discussion about American Flyers, the 1985 cycling classic staring Kevin Costner, David Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and everyone's favorite cycling baddie Luca Bercovici. Let's hurt a little. Be sure to check out returni…

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#579 Tropela.eus | 2025eko Frantziako Tourra 1:26:20

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Larunbat honetan abiatuko da 2025eko Frantziako Tourra, denboraldiko lasterketarik garrantzitsuena. Kinielari errepasoa egiteko Lander Garro, Egoitz Lizaso eta beste gonbidatu ez organiko bat izan dute, kinielak zeintzuk hartu beharko liratekeen laguntzen izan dena - edo ez laguntzen 😉-. Ea egindako analisia lagungarri zaizuen!…

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Tour de France 2025 Preview 35:16

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about professional bicycle racing. Randy is racing at the US Masters Nationals Road Race Championships in Wisconsin. The Warren brothers talk about the upcoming Tour de France race, the biggest cycling event of the season. The big questions are how to beat UAE Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogačar as he is the big favorite just ah…

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Ep 537 Normies 1:05:02

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This week we ready ourselves for the TDF and all the normies that will have a sudden interest in our little world. We throw shade at the newest American team and pick some sponsors of our own. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check …

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Ep 107: Tour de France 2025 Preview 44:03

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The countdown to July 5th is on – National Hawaii Day for many, but also the start of this year's Tour de France. Before Tom 1 heads to Lille to cover the race on the ground, the Toms sit down to run through the route's key points, and the riders who will make a difference. Who will be this edition's breakout star? Who will claim the final podium s…

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TOAD and National Championships 58:01

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional bicycle racing as well as their own athletic endeavors. Randy is racing at the Tour of American Dairlyland criterium races leading toward the U.S. Masters Road Race National Championships in Wisconsin. The Tour de France is just a week and a day away.…

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Tour de France 2025 PREVIEW - how to beat Tadej Pogacar 53:52

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The Tour de France 2025 is upon us. What do you need to know? And we get your thoughts on how to beat Tadej Pogacar. Away from the big GC debate, Sanny and Katy return to review the week’s racing ahead of national championships around the world and… there’s a new UAE kit, why did they bother again?! And hey, please give us a 5* review wherever you …

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134. Ned Boulting and the (last) Tour de France 1:15:23

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This episode is brought to you by Laka Bike Insurance, the specialist bike insurers This week, Robyn and Will are joined by Ned Boulting. Having started out covering football on Sky Sports, Ned joined the ITV Sports team in 2001 and soon became a reporter for their Tour de France coverage, albeit that hasn't stopped him popping up on Olympics cover…

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Ep 536 French Shoulders 55:47

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This week we place the burden of French hope on some new and spindly shoulders. Tim gets excited about Campagnolo 13 and we talk about why we love a parts bin bike. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling comput…

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WTF UCI?! Handlebar Rage, Tuckwell Magic & Tour Squad Chaos 57:47

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This week on The Wheelhouse, the UCI dropped a rulebook bomb—and we’re here to pick through the debris. From banned handlebars to gear limits and a crackdown on bike tech, riders are fuming and we’re asking… WTF, UCI?! But it’s not all outrage. There’s also an Aussie lighting up the Giro Next Gen, a Tour de Suisse GC shake-up, and who will make the…

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Dauphine and Tour de Suisse 37:54

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional bicycle racing. The Warren brothers discuss the Tour de Suisse race as well as the recently completed Criterium du Dauphine. The American racers have been at the forefront of stages in Switzerland.

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Pogacar Dauphine domination - are we still entertained? Marlen Reusser rules on Suisse roads and Bye bye Bardet 38:44

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Tadej Pogacar does it again - can he really banter his way to winning the Tour de France too? Sanny and Katy return to reflect on the differing fortunes of the big three plus a few others including the next big name in French riding as Romain Bardet bids farewell. Marlen Reusser winds the Tour de Suisse women as Demi Vollering and her devlop a big …

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Ep 535 Tour de Dog 1:04:17

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This week we discuss Tim's interest in dot watching, chamois cream picks and fancy bike shops. Plus, Tims top Toronto knife shop picks of 2025. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOW…

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Harper’s Heroics, Dauphine form & Wollaston Wins Big 1:06:29

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Kate, Henk, Joel and Merckxy are in the bunker this week with lots to chat about. Giro d’Italia Drama 🇦🇺 Chris Harper’s epic queen-stage victory at Sestriere Simon Yates wins overall with a classic team move UAE Team Emirates’ costly tactical errors. Critérium du Dauphiné Insights Remco Evenepoel dominates Stage 4 time trial. Early stage victory an…

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133. Levi Leipheimer: dark years, redemption and The Growler 1:11:23

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This episode is brought to you by the Insta360 GO 3S action camera This week, James and Will are joined by ex-pro Levi Leipheimer. Levi turned pro in 1997 and in 2000 hit the big time with US Postal, riding as a teammate of Lance Armstrong. Stints at Rabobank, Astana and Radioshack followed, during which time he won the Tour de Suisse, three Tours …

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Ep 106: All Hail Simon Philip Yates 33:44

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After a five-year drought, Great Britain finally has a rider back on the top step of a Grand Tour. Simon Philip Yates won the 2025 Giro d'Italia earlier this month in cathartic fashion, exorcising seven-year-old demons on the Colle delle Finestre, a mountain that had played host to the biggest undoing of his career. The two Toms get to know SPY a l…

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A huge King's B'day game and Plappy's back from the Giro 49:03

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Plappy is back from the Giro, Max Gawn brings new segments, and the Critérium du Dauphiné is stacked.

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Ep 534 Bond Villain Summer 56:54

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This week as we enter full on TDF pre game time we wonder have we underestimated our favorite bond villian? Matt what's the bike? This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checko…

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TOUR OF BRITAIN STAGES 3-4 Ally Wollaston breaks Cat Ferguson's heart + DAUPHINE Vingegaard sparks crazy Stage 1 finish! 52:13

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Well, the Tour of Britain Women doesn't disappoint - tears of joy and sadness for Cat Ferguson taking her first pro tour win in a soaking a treacherous Kelso, before being edged out in each intermediate sprint and on the line by Ally Wollaston whilst Lorena Wiebes finally gets her sprint victory in Glasgow. There's Demi Vollering dominance in Catal…

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TOUR OF BRITAIN WOMEN 2025 Stages 1-2 - Le Court edges it in Redcar but Mara Roldan holds on in Salburn! 44:45

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Katy is on the ground at Stages 1 & 2 of the Tour of Britain Women 2025. We catch up with riders before stage 1, where Kim Le Court edges out Kristen Faulkner before throwing you straight into stage 2 with Katy on the road and Sanny back at base. There's strong words from Cat Ferguson but it's Mara Roldan (21 year old Canadian) who steals the show …

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The Giro's Stunning Turnaround + Interviews 51:44

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about professional bicycle racing plus some of their own cycling exploits. The Giro d'Italia concluded with a stunning stage 20 turnaround on the penultimate day. Dean interviews the three Americans after the final stage in Rome. Listen to Larry Warbasse (Tudor Pro Cycling Team), Luke Lamperti (Soudal-Quick-Step) and Bran…

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Ep 533 Nightmare or Dream 40:11

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This week we are as surprised as you are about how this Giro ended. Maybe it's a nightmare or maybe this is a dream you've been having since 2018? Either way we discuss one of the most out of know where redemption arcs, we didn't even know we needed. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network,…

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 - SIMON YATES WINS! But... did UAE abandon del Toro, or did he throw it away?! Stages 16-21! 52:37

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Just when you thought the Brits couldn't do it on the continent, the whole of Europe says 'What the hell just happened?!' Simon Yates wins the Giro d'Italia 2025 - come on, did anyone call this...? Ok maybe one person on BlueSky - you know who you are! Sanny and Katy reconvene to reflect on the final week of the Giro, focussing on the madness up th…

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Ep 531 TUBES! 11:25

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Tubes!!!!! Reynolds 531, 753, 853. Columbus SL, Slx. Tange Prestige but not the currently labeled stuff. Tange 1 and sometimes 2. Ishiwata, Oria and last but not least TRUE TEMPEr. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karo…

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Drama, Determination & Dodgy Deals: Giro’s Wild Finale! 56:36

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Buckle up for an explosive final-week recap of the 2025 Giro d’Italia on The Wheelhouse Podcast! Katey, Henk and Merckxy dive into all the juicy drama and thrilling racing from Italy: 🌧️ Stage 16 Chaos: Brutal weather sparks crashes—Roglič bows out in agony. 🚑 Bee Attack! Juan Ayuso’s bizarre abandonment mid-stage. 🇨🇦 Derek Gee’s Rise: Canada’s dar…

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Unbound & Suspense in the final stages at the Giro 55:16

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about all things cycling. Randy is preparing to race the 200 mile Unbound gravel race in Kansas the end of May 2025. Randy and Dean talk about the races in the United States including the national championships and mention the UCI event that took place in New York City. American mountain bike star Chris Blevins is off to …

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Magnus Cort: King of the breakaways 49:24

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Magnus Cort is a fan favourite in the modern peloton. A swashbuckling breakaway rider, instantly recognisable thanks to his trademark moustache. We caught up with him as he prepared for the Tour de France at an altitude camp - along with a number of the peloton. This is the final episode of this run of the Odd Tandem, if this is your first episode …

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132. Luke Rowe and his Life of Sky 1:15:13

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This episode is brought to you by the Insta360 GO 3S action camera This week, James and Will are joined by the superest of super domestiques, Welshman Luke Rowe. As road captain at Ineos Grenediers (nee Team Sky), Rowe helped win countless Grand Tours over more than a decade at the British team. However complications from a crash forced Rowe to ret…

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Ep 532 Allen Key Empire 1:06:06

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This week we discuss the Giro and look forward to a third week. Can the old-timers drop the kid Del Toro or will UAE have 400 gc leaders? Plus, we learn what our future computer overlords think of us and where Matt got his fortune from. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hamme…

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Giro Rest Day 2 | "That was one of our best episodes" M Gawn 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Luke Plapp joins us from the Giro after another big week of breakaway action.

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 13-15 - CHAOS, CHAOS, CHAOS!!!!! 55:50

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It's all happening, all the time! Just when we thought we'd have a chill day or two it's complete chaos. The Ayuso - del Toro battle rages on. There's a nightmare for Lidl-Trek and heartbreak for Ciccone and then redemption for the team as Carlos Verona pulls off a breakaway win, hot of Kasper Asgreen doing the same too. Oh my word, Primoz Roglic a…

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Giro More than Halfway 24:00

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Randy and Dean Warren talk about the latest in professional cycling. Randy has just returned from a Vision Quest cycling camp and Dean records from South Africa. The Giro d' Italia heats up as the race nears the end of the second week with one week to go.

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Mikkel Bjerg: The TT machine that guides UAE Emirates to the top 54:15

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Mikkel Bjerg is one of Team UAE Emirates XRG's most important chess pieces. A powerful TT rider, he's found throughout the year dragging the peloton on flat days and dragging the team at pace into the high mountains. He grabbed a seat on the Odd Tandem to share stories of the former rival who became a teammate, how he optimises his TT position and …

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GIRO D'ITALIA 2025 STAGE 8-12 Ayuso vs Del Toro - who didn't see this coming?! 51:03

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Isaac del Toro is in pink but for how long will Juan Ayuso be ok with the situation at UAE?! Sanny and Katy return to review a succession of breathless Giro stages plus a more sedentary sprint stage 12 with an Olav Kooij finish. We see Luke Plapp go on the break, chaos and triumph on the gravel for Wout van Aert and a time trial victory through the…

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"Goats, Grit, and Grand Tours" 54:01

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Join Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy for a wild ride through cycling's most entertaining and dramatic moments! Aussie highlights at Giro d'Italia 2025, including Lucas Plapp and Kaden Groves, plus Jai Hindley's crash. Ayuso, Del Toro, Yates and McNulty - Team UAE Emirates have four in the top ten - too many cooks in the kitchen? Can Roglic fin…

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Giro Stage Winnner | Plappy takes the chocolates 37:40

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Plappy joins us after the TT and his first-ever Grand Tour stage win at the Giro!

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Ep 530 Bandwagon 1:05:35

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This week Spencer jumps on the bandwagon, Wout beats MvDp at the Giro and surprise and Roglic loses time. We steal some team cars, fill up at the 7-11 and make a break for Tacos. This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo …