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28/08/2024

Vuelta insights after a big transfer

Jack Haig checks in from the first rest day of the Vuelta a España, discussing the racing, the heat, a big transfer, and more.
18/06/2025

Special ep: A chat with SRAM about new Rival and Force and trickling down tech

In this bonus episode of Geek Warning, Suvi Loponen sits down with SRAM’s Dan Stefiuk and Paul Kantor to chat about the all-new Rival and Force AXS groupsets. From tech trickled down from Red, to the design philosophies that shaped these mid-tier offerings, we chat about how SRAM approaches performance, pricing, and compatibility. For the full tech details and reviews of these new groupsets – or to sign up to get the full episode – head over to escapecollective.com.
10/09/2025

Why the most common answer to aero questions is 'it depends'

Arguably no topic generates more questions, or more frustrating answers, than aerodynamics. Ask which helmet, skinsuit, or wheel is fastest and the reply from those in the know is almost always the same: “It depends.” In this episode, Ronan Mc Laughlin is joined by data scientist Tom Epton to dig into why "it depends" is the only accurate answer, why aero is never a fixed number, why your CdA isn't always your CdA, and why context matters more than any marketing claim.
15/04/2025

SD Worx-Protime up to their old tricks at Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Wowza, what a race! The greatest comeback in women's road cycling continues to give while top favourites miss the top step and lack of a definitive plan keeps the best team from taking home another Paris Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift cobblestone.
14/04/2023

Two thumbs up for Campagnolo's upcoming new wireless groupsets

Lots of news in this week's live episode! Fresh patent filings have revealed Campagnolo's upcoming wireless electronic groupsets will have thumb buttons after all, we've got an intriguing new thermoplastic wheel brand as well as two more wheel intros from Roval, Garmin is chasing the sun with new solar-powered GPS computers, Trek seems to be moving away from the Bontrager label, and Q36.5 announces its latest effort to prevent road rash. James also shares his thoughts on headset-based cable routing for mountain bikes (it's dumb), and Dave offers his opinion on race-style repair stands, and we answer a bunch of from our live studio audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/07/2024

Giro Minisode stage 7: That was a doozy

Loren and Abby are back to try to make sense of the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia Women. The Queen stage left us with more questions than answers, but also in tears as a podcast favorite claimed a massive result. With audio diaries from Letizia Borghesi (EF-Oatly-Cannondale), Mareille Meijering (Movistar), Lizzie Deignan (Lidl-Trek) and Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx-Protime).
06/07/2023

Giro Donne Stage 7: Every day is a GC day

Abby and Hannah again with a stage 7 recap of the 2023 Giro Donne. Plus audio diaries from Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla), and Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/09/2025

What WorldTour races are actually worth your time?

So you've watched the Tour de France – what next? With a continent-hopping WorldTour calendar, running from January to October, there's a whole lot to wrap your head around. Holly and Iain run through the races that are worth getting up early (or staying up late) for, the ones that help shape the season's narrative, and the ones that are worth skipping.
18/12/2024

Was 2024 the best year for women's cycling to date?

Loren, Gracie, and Abby are back this week for the last episode of the year. We chat about Demi Vollering joining FDJ-Suez, what that means for the French team and how they might divide leadership between the Dutchwoman, Evita Muzic, and Juliette Labous. We also reflect on our favorite moments of the season including Grace Brown’s Olympic and World Championship success, the Olympics in general, and of course Kasia Niewiadoma’s Tour victory. Thanks so much for listening! This year has been insane, and we’re so happy to have helped guide you through it. We will be back on January 7th with another Conversation episode (with Lauretta Hanson and Gracie) before we dive into the Aussie Summer of Racing with the National Championships and Tour Down Under. There is a lot to look forward to in 2025!
24/10/2024

Fork me, it's the ring of death

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