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- S14 Ep35: Stage 3 | Plovdiv - Sofia | Giro d’Italia 2026
Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard, and Michele Pelacci report on Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia 2026, covering the race from Plovdiv to Sofia. They provide insights directly from the event.
- S14 Ep34: Stage 2 | Burgas - Veliko Tarnovo | Giro d’Italia 2026
Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard, and Michele Pelacci report on Stage 2 of the Giro d’Italia 2026, covering the route from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo. The podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe, and Lionel Birnie.
- S14 Ep33: Stage 1 | Nessebar – Burgas | Giro d’Italia 2026
Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard, and Michele Pelacci report from the ground at the Giro d'Italia, covering the action from Stage 1 between Nessebar and Burgas.
- Meltdown: The Race to Escape Nuclear Disaster | Part 2: Zone of Alienation
In the conclusion of this two-part series, Daniel Friebe explores the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and its intersection with the Peace Race, which proceeded in Kyiv despite the catastrophe. The episode covers the long-term impl…
- S14 Ep32: 2026 Giro d’Italia | The Preview
The Cycling Podcast reviews the 2026 Giro d’Italia, discussing favourites and the route beginning in Bulgaria. The panel also addresses Paul Seixas’s announcement regarding his participation in the Tour de France.
- S14 Ep31: Girovino!! | The Wines of the 2026 Giro
The Cycling Podcast discusses the relationship between the Giro d'Italia and its host regions through the lens of wine. The hosts present their 2026 Girovagando wine selection, curated in collaboration with D Vine Cellars, highlighting spe…
- S14 Ep30: Ineos Turn to AI to Get the Pulse Racing
Lionel Birnie and Larry Warbasse discuss the spring Classics, preview the Giro d'Italia, and cover the new Netcompany-Ineos sponsorship. The episode explores the integration of Netcompany’s AI software, Pulse, into the team's operations.
- Meltdown: The Race to Escape Nuclear Disaster | Part 1: Chain Reaction
In this episode of KM0 from The Cycling Podcast, Daniel Friebe explores the intersection of the 1986 Peace Race and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The episode features interviews with individuals who experienced these events as the race t…
- S14 Ep29: Arrivée: Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Women)
Rose Manley and Lizzy Banks review the 2026 Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes, discussing potential winners including Paula Blasi, Demi Vollering, and Kasia Niewiadoma. The episode also features race analysis and lighter conversation topics like…
- S14 Ep28: Arrivée: Liège-Bastogne-Liège (Men)
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss the men's edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège, covering the final event of the spring classics.
- S14 Ep27: Arrivée: La Flèche Wallonne (Women)
Rose Manley and Lizzy Banks discuss the 2026 edition of the women's Flèche Wallonne, highlighting the field of former champions and the participation of Amstel Gold Race winner Paula Blasi. The episode also touches on miscellaneous topics…
- S14 Ep26: Arrivée: La Flèche Wallonne (Men)
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss the men’s edition of the Flèche Wallonne, marking the 90th anniversary of the race and its iconic Mur de Huy climb.
- S14 Ep25: Fox Clever
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie review Remco Evenepoel's win at the Amstel Gold Race. They also discuss upcoming Ardennes Classics, including the Flèche Wallonne.
- S14 Ep24: It’s Coming Home
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Larry Warbasse discuss Wout van Aert's victory in Paris-Roubaix and Daniel Friebe's experiences at the Tour of the Basque Country. The episode also touches on Primož Roglič's performance and the upcoming C…
- S14 Ep23: Hell of a Debut
This episode explores the experiences of three Paris-Roubaix debutants, discusses takeaways from the cobbled classics, and examines the impact of the race's scheduling and TV coverage. The panel also covers rider injuries, the Ardennes Cla…
- S14 Ep22: Arrivée: Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Rose Manley and Denny Gray discuss the latest edition of the Paris-Roubaix Femmes, covering contenders like Pauline Ferrand-Prevot and Lotte Kopecky, as well as lighthearted topics including camembert rankings and kebab pizzas.
- S14 Ep21: Arrivée: Paris-Roubaix (Men)
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss the latest edition of the Paris-Roubaix men's race.
- S14 Ep20: Sweet Little Lies
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Brian Nygaard discuss the Tour of Flanders, Remco Evenepoel's team announcement, and look ahead to Paris-Roubaix. They also consider the contenders for the upcoming race, including Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu v…
- S14 Ep19: Arrivée: Ronde van Vlaanderen (Women)
Rose Manley and Lizzy Banks discuss the 2026 edition of the women’s Tour of Flanders, analyzing the race contenders and the various challenges of the course. The episode also features additional segments, including a discussion on waffles…
- S14 Ep18: Arrivée: Ronde van Vlaanderen (Men)
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss the men's Ronde van Vlaanderen in this post-race episode of The Cycling Podcast.
- S14 Ep17: Double Whammy
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss recent cobbled Classics, including the E3 Saxo Classic and the performance of Alpecin-Premier Tech. The hosts also cover Jonas Vingegaard's victory at the Volta a Catalunya.
- S14 Ep16: Bread of Heaven
Larry Warbasse joins Daniel Friebe to further analyze Tadej Pogačar’s victory at Milano-Sanremo and discuss reactions to the performance. The episode also covers the Volta a Catalunya and looks ahead to the upcoming weekend in Belgium.
- S14 Ep15: Arrivée: Milano-Sanremo (Men)
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss Milano-Sanremo in this episode of The Cycling Podcast, marking the start of the spring Arrivée series.
- S14 Ep14: Arrivée: Milano-Sanremo (Women)
Rose Manley and Rebecca Charlton discuss the 2026 edition of the women's Milano-Sanremo, detailing the race dynamics, crashes, and key contenders. They review the performances and outcomes from the second official running of the event.
- S14 Ep13: Winner Winner Trofeo Binda
The Cycling Podcast Féminin discusses the Italian Classics, including Strade Bianche and Trofeo Binda. The team also explores the history of the Trofeo Binda and looks ahead to upcoming races like Milan-Sanremo.
- S14 Ep12: Cliffhanger
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Rob Hatch review recent professional cycling action, including Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. They also look ahead to Milan-Sanremo, featuring insights on Tadej Pogačar's prospects.
- S14 Ep11: Goodnight, Siena
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Brian Nygaard discuss Tadej Pogačar's win at Strade Bianche, Paul Seixas’s performance, and recent racing at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico. The episode also includes a discussion on the future of the IN…
- S14 Ep10: Poel Party
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Rob Hatch discuss the opening weekend of the Classics season, including Mathieu van der Poel’s performance and Matthew Brennan’s victory in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. They also review Paul Seixas's performanc…
- S14 Ep9: Air France
In this episode, Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Rob Hatch review recent racing in the UAE, Andalusia, and the Algarve. The hosts also preview Belgium’s Opening Weekend and feature an interview with Uno-X team manager Thor Hushovd.
- S14 Ep8: The Bull and Crown
Larry Warbasse joins Daniel Friebe to review early-season professional cycling races, including the UAE Tour and Tour of Oman. The pair discuss the performances of Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro, as well as other developments in the pr…
- S14 Ep7: Operation Desert Fox
The Cycling Podcast discusses the Volta Comunitat Valenciana and the Tour of Oman, highlighting performances by Remco Evenepoel and Christian Scaroni. The panel also covers coaching changes at Visma-Lease a Bike, news involving Marc Soler,…
- S14 Ep6: Shock, honour!
This episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin features discussions on shock cycling victories by Magdaleine Vallieres and Lotte Claes, as well as an analysis of rider Lorena Wiebes following the UAE Tour. The team also covers various profess…
- S14 Ep5: Green Card
The Friebe-Birnie-Hatch trio discusses the latest pro cycling news, including Caja Rural receiving a Tour de France wild card, Remco Evenepoel's strong start, and Mathieu van der Poel's eighth world cyclocross title.
- S14 Ep4: Australia Days
Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Rob Hatch review the Tour Down Under and discuss Jonas Vingegaard's recent training crash. The panel explores the results from Australia and addresses the issue of fan interactions with professional cyclis…
- S14 Ep3: Burn Baby Burn
The Cycling Podcast discusses the Tour Down Under, UAE Team Emirates' season start, and the balance between data and wellbeing in cycling. The episode features an interview with Derek Gee-West and a discussion on training philosophies with…
- S14 Ep2: Crystal Balls Up
The team discusses predictions for the 2026 road season, reviews the Tour Down Under results, and covers the announcement of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes UK Grand Depart. The episode also features a look back at previous predictions and…
- S14 Ep1: The Speculation Episode 2026
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie discuss their predictions and insights from contributors for the 2026 cycling season. The hosts explore various scenarios regarding riders like Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard.
- S13 Ep159: KM0: A Trip To Maindy Flyers, Where It All Began For Geraint Thomas
Lionel Birnie explores the history of the Maindy Flyers, the cycling club where Geraint Thomas began his career. This episode highlights how the club supported youth cycling over the past 30 years ahead of Thomas's final road race in the 2…
- S13 Ep158: The Juan That Got Away
In this episode of The Cycling Podcast, hosts discuss the 2026 Vuelta a España route and cover Lidl-Trek's training camp. The episode features reports and interviews with new signing Juan Ayuso and Head of Performance Josu Larrazabal.
- S13 Ep157: A Wonderful Quizmastime
The team from The Cycling Podcast Féminin reviews top racing moments of 2025 and hosts a festive, pun-filled competition. The episode includes interviews, gift-giving, and a musical performance by Paul Carella.
- S13 Ep156: The Tadej Programme
Daniel Friebe and Dani Arribas report from the UAE Team Emirates training camp, where Tadej Pogačar announced his 2026 race plans including Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France. The episode also features an interview with Kjell Callström r…
- S13 Ep155: Wings of Change
Daniel Friebe and Daniel Benson discuss RedBull-BORA-hansgrohe's preparations for the 2026 season following Remco Evenepoel's arrival. The episode also covers speculation regarding Oscar Onley and upcoming plans for the Lidl-Trek team.
- S13 Ep154: Bulgar Treat?
Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard, and Michele Pelacci review the 2026 Giro d’Italia, which starts in Bulgaria. The episode also revisits Albania's Giro legacy and considers potential GC contenders, including Jonas Vingegaard.
- S13 Ep153: Context, What Context?
In this episode, Daniel Friebe and Larry Warbasse delve into controversial cycling news, including the uncertain future of teams, the UCI promotion and relegation system, Marcel Kittel's comments on doping, and the increase in pro peloton…
- S13 Ep152: This Time for Africa
This episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin covers the season's winners and losers, rider transfer impacts, and the growth of African cycling with a focus on Team Amani's journey and aspirations for the Tour de France Femmes. It also brief…
- S13 Ep151: Trapdoor - Inside the Astana Miracle
This episode revisits Astana
- S13 Ep150: All White Now
Matt White joins The Cycling Podcast to discuss his transition to Movistar team staff after his departure from Jayco-AlUla. He shares insights on the challenges Movistar faces and the broader difficulties for
- S13 Ep149: An end-of-season ramble
Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie reflect on the end of the 2025 road racing season, covering topics such as the near folding of the Jayco-Alula team, the merger of Lotto and Intermarché, and speculation surrounding Tadej Pogačar's 2026 seas…
- S13 Ep148: Pog, Larry, Avoid
The Cycling Podcast reviews the end of the season and features an interview with Larry Wabasse, addressing listener questions on topics including Tadej Pogačar and travel.
- S13 Ep147: Unwrapping the 2026 Tour de France
The Cycling Podcast hosts Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and Rob Hatch review the 2026 Tour de France route announced in Paris. They debate the parcours's design, which appears to favor late-race drama, and question its effectiveness in pot…