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Ever wondered what life is like as a professional cyclist?Australian ex-professional cyclist Mitch Docker takes you inside the world of Professional Cycling. Bringing you the stories behind the individuals in the sport - from the pros in the peloton to staff behind the teams, to commentators & legends, plus training insights & debriefs on major races throughout the year. It’s all here!Newly retired from the professional peloton, Mitch is exploring his new pelotons - all the pelotons that exist outside of the world tour - bringing you fresh new stories from within the cycling community.His spin off series, Talking Luft - a bit like the DVD Extras - is where cycling style & culture takes centre stage. Talking cycling caps, bikes, kit, coffee stops, training loops and all the best things about riding a bike. Listen to all episodes here weekly!Find all our episodes, merch and more at lifeinthepeloton.com
Episodes
- Live At Tro-Bro Léon: Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio presented by SHOKZ
Tro-Bro Léon. The mini Paris-Roubaix. 200km of rolling Breton hills, aggressive racing, and the iconic farm track - or Ribinoù - the race is known for. This race is iconic, but niche. It’s a real racers race; if you know, you know . That’s…
- BONUS: Surviving the Spring Classics
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the full episode. To listen to the whole thing — and get access to future Chronicles — become a PODIUM Member (our foundling tier) via our Substack. 👉 https://lifeinthepeloton.substack.com/about The Spr…
- Cobbles Wrap Up & Liège Preview | The Race Communiqué
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, the cobbled classics are over for another year - and what a Spring we’ve had! Although the cobbles may be behind us, we still have the Ardennes to look forward to over the next we…
- Was That The Best Race Of All Time? The Race Communiqué EMERGENCY PODCAST Paris Roubaix Wrap Up
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP PARIS ROUBAIX! What. A. Race. Holy hell, guys - what have we just witnessed. That was the best Roubaix’s I’ve ever seen…that was the best race I’ve ever seen! I couldn’t wait till Wedne…
- Tom Boonen – King of the Classics (Roubaix Week Revisit)
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP It’s Paris–Roubaix week, and it felt like the perfect time to bring back one of the interviews I’d wanted to do from the very start of Life in the Peloton. Sitting down with Tom Boonen…
- The Best Week In Belgium: LITP LIVE at the Spring Classics
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, as if you need me to tell you, we are deep in the heart of the Spring Classics. My favourite races…hell, EVERYONE’S favourite races. I’ve got myself across to the motherland, in a…
- BONUS: From Gels & Guesswork to 120g an Hour | LITP: Chronicles
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the full episode. To listen to the whole thing — and get access to future Chronicles — become a PODIUM Member (our foundling tier) via our Substack. 👉 https://lifeinthepeloton.substack.com/about Sitting…
- Analysing a CRAZY Milan San Remo! | The Race Commiuniqué
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This year’s Milan San Remo might be the craziest race I’ve ever seen. All the tension and build-up, the favourites crashing with just 30km to go, the epic chase back from Pogi, and the…
- The Key To Milan Sanremo
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Oh boy, we are just days away from Milan Sanremo. La Primavera, the first monument of the season, La Classicissima - whatever you want to call it - this race is guaranteed action every…
- BONUS: Ego, Stubbornness and the Competitive Mindset | LITP: Chronicles
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the full episode. To listen to the whole thing — and get access to future Chronicles — become a PODIUM Member (our foundling tier) via our Substack. 👉 https://lifeinthepeloton.substack.com/about Guys we…
- Cobbles, Beer & Opening Weekend | Race Radio
Here we go then, guys, this is Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio presented by SHOKZ . Opening Weekend was a total monster start to the Spring Classics! It had everything: dramatic moments, dominant performances, and a healthy dose of that b…
- Opening Weekend Is Upon Us + What Happened To Remco?! | The Race Communiqué
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Here we go, guys, we’re just a few sleeps away from Opening Weekend! Just thinking about these races gets me absolutely pumped. I can smell the Belgian chaos already; the embrocation, t…
- Harry Sweeny: From Domestique to World Tour Podium
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, get yourselves ready, this is a banger of an ep. I got to sit down with the man himself, the Sweendog. The 16 Wheeler. Sweet 16. Harry Sweeny He’s one of the strongest riders in t…
- One Night Only: The Digger & The Doughboy Live at TDU
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Digger and The Doughboy are back, live from the Tour Down Under. We’re back. Ian Boswell (The Doughboy) and I (The Digger) got back together for a one-night-only live show at the To…
- BONUS: Meditation, Goal Setting & Finding Calm with Svein Tuft & Taylor Phinney | LITP: Chronicles
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the full episode. To listen to the whole thing — and get access to future Chronicles — become a PODIUM Member (our foundling tier) via our Substack. 👉 https://lifeinthepeloton.substack.com/about Guys, w…
- Roadside Reporting At The Tour Down Under with Ian Boswell
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Tour Down Under is done and dusted for another year, and it was an absolute banger. I was lucky enough to get in amongst it right there at the roadside all week and, to make it bett…
- The Tour Down Under & Aussie Nationals - the 2026 Racing Season is HERE! | The Race Communique
It’s been a long winter, but here we are, guys, the first podcast from Life In The Peloton of the season and oh man, is it a good one. I got in the booth LIVE with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge at the Tour Down Under to unpack the Aussie…
- The Race Communiqué: 2025 Grand Finale
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP It’s been a long season, but we’re here, we’ve made it, it’s the final pod of 2025! I’m joined by EF sports director, Tom Southam, and Jayco Alula pro cyclist - and Aussie national road…
- Race Radio: The ULTIMATE 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season is almost at an end. The Tour of Guanxi is nearing its exhilarating climax, riders have started to upload their “2025: Completed it, mate” Instagram posts, and Harry and Stu have recorded their final episode of Life In The…
- A Yarn with The Legends: Daniel & Lionel from The Cycling Podcast
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, it’s here - the final episode of Life In The Peloton for 2025! This season has absolutely flown by; it feels like yesterday I was cracking open a Coopers at the Tour Down Under ba…
- The Race Communiqué: What's with the worlds?
The Vuelta is over and the world champs is well underway, which means we’re nearly at the end of the 2025 racing season! It’s really crept up on me, I can’t believe it! On one hand, it feels like it’s flown by, but on the other - the Sprin…
- Race Radio: Vuelta Pandemonium, Protests, and Podiums
Guys, the Vuelta is over and, well, what a race. My favourite grandy felt a little bit different this year with a huge amount of disruption, tension and uncertainty that meant the racing took a back seat for a lot of people. We saw some un…
- 10 Questions with Mike Woods
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Mike Woods has achieved a lot in his cycling career. Despite not turning pro until he was 30, he’s won stages at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, and stood on the podium at L…
- Race Radio: IS THE VUELTA THE BEST GRANDY?
I know you all think the Tour de France is the best Grandy of the year, but you’re wrong. For me, it’s all about the Vuelta. The Vuelta a España is the grand tour I started the most in my career, racing 7 Vueltas over the years. It was my…
- The Race Communiqué: Why the Vuelta is the Best Grand Tour & Durbo’s Transfer Gossip
Just because the Tour de France is over, doesn’t mean the party’s over! I’m back with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge for this month’s Race Communique. Tom and Luke have just got back from a puncture-filled Hamburg Classic, and the Vuelta a…
- Meet the Rothwell's: Father & Son Bikepacking the World
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP I love riding my bike with my son. My boy Marlow and I head out when we can and boost around LanVegas on the bikes, and he loves it. It’s great to spend time together and see the little…
- The Race Communiqué: Catching Up on All the Tour Goss
We’re back from the Tour - and what a bloody wild few weeks that was. So I've jumped back on the mic with my guest...I mean co hosts, Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge to get stuck into all the goss from this year’s race. It’s a big one - we…
- Race Radio Live At The Tour: DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGERS
Race Radio is proudly brought to you by MAAP Look forward, because it’s time for the Femmes. We’re signing off from France, but we’re not leaving you empty handed, no – tune into Race Radio for a preview of the Tour de France Femmes avec Z…
- Race Radio Live at the Tour: CHAMPAGNE IN THE RAIN
Race Radio is proudly brought to you by MAAP Well, well, well, if it isn’t a bumper edition of Race Radio to finish an outstanding Tour. We get out of bed early to recon the Montmartre climb, eat a hearty business luncheon with a punchline…
- Race Radio Live at the Tour: Buses, Caravans and Big Trucks
Race Radio is proudly brought to you by MAAP Race Radio’s Harry and Stu bring the pit walk to the peloton – where they catch old mate Tom Southam for a quick chat about the cricket, plus some words from Oscar Onley’s DS Matt Winston (also…
- Race Radio Live at the Tour: Into the Cloud on the Col de la Loze
Race Radio is proudly brought to you by MAAP Harry and Stu are finally on the ground in France and kick things off with a monster day on the mighty Col de la Loze. Armed with a pair of Bromptons, a bag of pastries, and boundless enthusiasm…
- Show Me The Money: Is Pro Cycling Financially Broken?
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The sport of professional cycling has everything. Dramatic storylines, heroic champions, tear jerking wins, and more. But, one thing it seems to be lacking is cash. Every year, it seems…
- Race Radio: Chaos, Crashes & Couchside Commentary – The Tour is On!
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Tour de France kicked off last weekend and oh boy what a race we’ve had already! There've been some amazing stage winners, some crazy crashes, and some signs that we are in for one…
- BONUS - Punched by the Divide: Sveino vs. the World’s Toughest Race
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the longer episode. To listen to the whole thing and future episodes become a member of The Pelo . You won't want to miss these exclusive chats dropping throughout the 2025 season! We’re into July, and t…
- Under the Hood: Back with Dr. Andre Le Gerche to Check My Heart
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP It’s July, which means we’re just days away from the Tour de France. I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely frothing for this year’s race to kick off. My heart is racing just think…
- The Race Communiqué: Tour de France Breakdown & Durbo’s Data Dive
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP You can also watch this episode over on my YouTube channel here! We’re coming to the end of June, and in the world of cycling, that can only mean one thing…it’s almost time for the Tour…
- Race Radio: Tantalisingly Close – Warming Up for the Tour
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Tour is right around the corner! La Grande Boucle. The creme de la creme. The biggest race of the year. After a stellar Dauphine watching Pog, Jonas, and Remco show their cards I am…
- Ben O’Connor: Chasing Yellow & Calling It How It Is
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP The Giro has finished for another year, which means all eyes are now shifting to the big one; Le Tour. We’re just under a month away from the Grand Depart, so who better to speak to tha…
- The Race Communiqué: Del Toro Dominates, Giro Mayhem & MULLET JOINS THE MIC!
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP You can also watch this episode over on my YouTube channel here! Guys, the Giro is rolling along, and what a race it’s shaping up to be. Ahead of the final week of racing, it’s still al…
- Race Radio: Superfans at the Super Race: It’s Giro Time!
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP If there’s one thing the Race Radio boys love more than a pun, a pint, or podcasting, it’s the Giro d’Italia. The passion, the culture, and - of course - the racing; does it get any bet…
- BONUS: Orica Greenedge’s ‘Class Of ‘14’: The Day We Won the Giro TTT
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, the Giro is underway and that can only mean one thing; it’s time for me to wheel out that classic old LITP story of the time I rode the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Giro with the G…
- From Breakaway King to GC Contender: Derek Gee Gears Up for the Giro
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Guys, the Giro is almost upon us! This weekend, the 3 week beast that I raced twice in my career kicks off over in Albania of all places. The start list is absolutely stacked, with the…
- BONUS: From the Peloton to the Page: The Story Behind the Stories
This is a cheeky bonus excerpt from the longer episode. To listen to the whole thing and future episodes become a member of The Pelo . You won't want to miss these exclusive chats dropping throughout the 2025 season! This episode from the…
- Race Radio: Ardennes Fever, EF Insights & Tales from Liège
Harry and Stu might come from opposite ends of the UK and sport very different hairstyles, but there’s one thing they share a passion for: The Old Lady. Not just any old lady – I’m talking about the fourth monument of the season, Liège–Bas…
- The Race Communiqué: Roubaix Mayhem, Solo Masterclasses & Durbo's First Quiz
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP You can also watch this episode over on my YouTube channel here! The chaos of the Cobbled Classics is over for another season. From Omloop, through E3 and Wevelgem, Flanders, and then t…
- Flanders Finished, the Roubaix Cobbles Await: Laurence Pithie’s Reckoning
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP I don’t know about you guys, but I thought this year’s edition of the Tour of Flanders was an absolute classic. It had everything: drama, excitement, chaos, and - of course - a worthy w…
- Through the Chaos to the Cobbles: Riding Holy Week with Laurence Pithie
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This episode is sponsored by NordVPN - get an exclusive NordVPN discount + 4 extra months with Life in the Peloton: https://nordvpn.com/pelosurf After a big weekend of racing at E3 on F…
- From San Remo to the Stones: Laurence Pithie Heads for the Cobbles
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP Our man, Laurence Pithie, is back for the second episode in our mini series following the young Kiwi star through the 2025 Spring Classics. After a delayed start to his European series,…
- The Race Communiqué: Milan-San Remo Magic, Superteam Debate & Commentary Clip Challenge
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP You can also watch this episode over on my YouTube channel here! Well, guys, it’s that time again; The Race Communique is back and, of course, we kick this one off by unpacking an absol…
- Milan–San Remo Preview: The Start of Laurence Pithie’s 2025 Classics Campaign
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP This episode is sponsored by NordVPN - get an exclusive NordVPN discount + 4 extra months with Life in the Peloton: https://nordvpn.com/pelosurf It’s no secret that the Spring Classics…