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The Domestiques welcomes a former elite Aussie professional rider who’s making a fist of his role as a Director Sportif for one of the world’s biggest teams. Zak Dempster called the shots inside the Ineos-Grenadiers team car at the Giro d’Italia and triumphed after guiding Geraint Thomas to a place on the podium in Rome. Hear how Zak sacrificed a position to continue developing the cycling scene in Australia to pursue an ambition with his latest employer. Exclusive listening only on The Domestiques.



The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.



Show Notes:


00:00 The Transition: From Professional Cyclist to Director Sportive
09:00 Team Selection and the Role of a Director Sportive
13:30 The Future of Australian Cycling
20:30 The Journey of a Professional Cyclist
21:00 The Dominance of Pogacar and Team Strategy
23:30 Pogacar's Double and the Future of Cycling
25:30 INEOS Grenadiers and the Tour de France Selection
27:00 The Resilience of Egan Bernal and the Impact of Injuries
29:00 The Role of a Sports Director and the Future of Zak Dempster
33:30 Challenges and Changes in Professional Cycling

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End of the Giro and we have better Audio!!! Tadej Pogačar is the toast of the Giro d’Italia and of world cycling. In this week’s edition of The Domestiques we compare The Pog with some of the sport’s legends. He ticks all the boxes and is the complete package for global popularity and as an elite athlete. Can he achieve the rare Giro/TdF double? Tune in for your weekly fix of the world’s best cycling podcast.

In the latest episode of The Domestiques, a special interview with a special human being.
Michael “Bling” Matthews reveals his deep love and passion for the sport that has given the Aussie a career filled with joy.
Listen to the way he shares his admiration and respect for good friend Tadej Pogacar and the way he explains the shift in modern methods needed to prepare for big races.
You may be surprised at Bling’s thoughts on producers of cycling documentaries which go “behind-the-scenes” of major cycle tours.
Is it all a beat-up?
So much cycling Giro goodness in The Domestiques.

What goes on inside the inner sanctum of the Giro? In this week’s episode of The Domestiques our guest is respected Aussie commissarie Greg Griffiths who describes what it takes to be among the UCI judging panel at Italy’s Grand Tour. As for the alleged claims of Pogacar being suspended for wearing incorrect clothing? The truth is revealed here. It’s a behind-the-scenes edition of The Domestiques.

The Giro is underway and the “Pink” Grand Tour is already turning into The Pog show. But for how long can world cycling’s most likeable superstar sustain his winning form? The Domestiques analyse the fortunes of the riders chasing overall glory. The women of the pro-peloton have entertained us at La Vuelta Femenina and wait till you hear Hollywood’s latest rant. Ouch! It’s unparalleled listening on The Domestiques.



The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.

Hollywood goes one-on-one with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp. Fresh off the Tour of Romandy, Luke shares his race experiences and behind the scenes on that TT. Hollywood and Plappy also dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the WorldTour, such as Luke's personal insights into team dynamics, his relationship with his coach, and the critical role of mental health in the pro peleton. All this, and much more.



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