The Domestiques

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Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the world of cycling. Hosted by Matilda Reynolds, Lee "Hollywood" Turner, and Mark O'Brien.

  1. From Peaks Challenge to Tassie ProVelo to the WorldTour in the UAE

    4D AGO

    From Peaks Challenge to Tassie ProVelo to the WorldTour in the UAE

    We've got a bit on this week. Peaks Challenge is almost here and the nerves are real. This week the crew dives deep into pacing Tawonga, surviving Hotham, fuelling like your life depends on it, and why the race is often won in the valleys, not on the climbs. Over in Tassie, the ProVelo Super League Tour of Tasmania is shaping up as one of the most open editions in years. With key names absent, the hilltop finish at Poatina could reveal the next breakout climber. In the Middle East, Jayco go on a UCI points raid, Luke Plapp takes a big step forward against Adam Yates, and UAE Tour looms with Remco, Del Toro, and a stacked Aussie contingent ready to test early season form. On the women’s side, Demi Vollering returns with intent, while the classics conversation is already heating up. Sp6W5iQKO5rTa25O1hIH

    40 min
  2. Training for Peaks Challenge: How to Win, break 8-hours, or just finish

    FEB 9

    Training for Peaks Challenge: How to Win, break 8-hours, or just finish

    The crew are back with a deep dive into training, and racing for Peak Challenge. Marko maps out a very real plan to go very fast for a very long time, and Tills slowly realises just how cooked a sub-8 hour Peaks can be. There’s serious talk on climbs, watts, group dynamics and strategy. if you’re training for Peaks, thinking about Peaks, or just want to feel better about your own climbing, this one hits close to home

    35 min
  3. Chaos at Cadels and New Warny Date Confirmed

    FEB 2

    Chaos at Cadels and New Warny Date Confirmed

    The crew unpack a massive weekend of racing at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, breaking down both the women’s and men’s editions lap by lap. From Ally Wollaston’s historic back-to-back win and the growing depth of women’s racing, to a chaotic men’s finale shaped by wind, positioning, and split-second decisions, there’s no shortage of analysis. The conversation digs into team tactics, standout performances from Mackenzie Koopland, Matthew Brennan, Tobias Lund Andresen and Brady Gilmore, and the fine margins that decide races like Cadel’s. Off the road, there’s strong opinion on SBS vs Channel 7 coverage, Cyclocross Worlds, rising teams, and the future of the sport. Plus, a major update on the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool, confirming dates and putting an end to weeks of uncertainty.

    41 min
  4. Melbourne to Warrnambool Postponed and Cadel's Preview

    JAN 29

    Melbourne to Warrnambool Postponed and Cadel's Preview

    It’s an emergency pod as the crew reconvenes to unpack the chaos and intrigue around Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend. From final Tour Down Under reflections to sharp takes on ProVelo, form riders, and tactical trends, the conversation quickly turns serious with bushfires threatening the Surf Coast, Cadel’s, and even the Melbourne to Warrnambool. The team dives deep into what route changes, postponements, and uncertainty mean for riders, teams, and momentum across the Australian summer. Expect informed analysis, strong opinions on the women’s and men’s races, bold podium picks, and the usual mix of insider knowledge, gallows humour, and passionate bike chat.

    40 min
  5. Live from the TDU with Brodie Chapman: Stage 3 Men's TDU

    JAN 23

    Live from the TDU with Brodie Chapman: Stage 3 Men's TDU

    Fresh off the Tour Down Under, we sit down with Brodie Chapman for a wide ranging and honest conversation about life inside the women’s WorldTour. From dissecting UAE Team ADQ’s tactics on the Corkscrew to breaking down what really went wrong in the final stage, Peta gives rare insight into decision making under pressure. We dive into her move to UAE, the reality of being a domestique at the highest level, the arms race of equipment and aero gains, and her evolution into one of the world’s best time trialists. It’s reflective, analytical, and refreshingly human, a proper look at how elite racing actually works when the heart rate is at 190 and the margins are razor thin.

    53 min
  6. Live from the TDU with Pat Eddy: Stage 1 Men's TDU

    JAN 21

    Live from the TDU with Pat Eddy: Stage 1 Men's TDU

    Live from the Trackhouse after Stage 1 of the Tour Down Under, we sit down with newly crowned Australian National Road Champion Pat Eddy for his first-ever podcast appearance. Fresh from pulling on the green and gold, Pat talks through the chaos and chess match of Nationals, the reality of life after a WorldTour contract, and what it feels like to go from sleepless nights to national champion in a matter of days. We dig into his role in the Australian team on Stage 1, the noise around his win, the road ahead with Team Brennan, and why this week in Adelaide feels like more than just another race. Raw, honest, and still buzzing, this is Pat Eddy in the thick of it.

    48 min
  7. Live from the TDU: Stage 3 Women's TDU and Live Q&A

    JAN 19

    Live from the TDU: Stage 3 Women's TDU and Live Q&A

    We relive Stage 3 of the 2026 Women’s Tour Down Under, where defending champion Noemi Rüegg made history by outsprinting a trio from UAE Team ADQ on the punishing Corkscrew Road to take both the stage and overall victory for a second year in a row, fending off sustained attacks and tactical chess on the final climbs. Matilda and Hollywood unpack how the GC battle unfolded after Ally Wollaston’s fast start to the race in Stages 1 and 2, the impact of going up the infamous 'punchy' Corkscrew Climb twice, and Rüegg’s calm, aggressive response to pressure that ultimately sealed her repeat triumph in Adelaide’s brutal heat. The Domestiques is live at the Black Sheep and Focus 'Trackhouse', and is supported by Aid Station.

    34 min
  8. Live from the TDU: Stage 1 Women's TDU with Peta Mullins

    JAN 17

    Live from the TDU: Stage 1 Women's TDU with Peta Mullins

    Our first live episode of The Domestiques, recorded straight from the Trackhouse during Stage 1 of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under. With the race still fresh, we unpack the opening day chaos, the sprint finish, early GC signals, and what it all means heading into stage two and three. Joined live by Peta Mullins, we dig into the state of women’s racing, life on the WorldTour circuit, gravel, crits, commentary, and why the TDU still matters more than ever. Crowd noise. Hot takes. No edits. No filter.

    48 min
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Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the world of cycling. Hosted by Matilda Reynolds, Lee "Hollywood" Turner, and Mark O'Brien.

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  • Creator
    Black Sheep
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    187
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Black Sheep
  • Show Website
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