Domestique Cycling Podcast

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Your loyal 🫡 servant for pro cycling news, interviews, insights, stats, results and the lighter bits. Free to read, listen and watch, no paywall 💰

  1. Jens Voigt: 'We are in the golden age of cycling' - Domestique Hotseat

    2D AGO

    Jens Voigt: 'We are in the golden age of cycling' - Domestique Hotseat

    Jens Voigt joins us on The Hotseat for a wide ranging and honest conversation about talent, trust and what it really means to leave a legacy in cycling. From his now famous “blessed by the gods” explanation of once in a generation greatness to his belief that the sport is living through a genuine golden age, Voigt reflects on Pogacar, Van der Poel, Sagan and the pressures facing modern riders. Along the way, he opens up about growing up in East Germany, surviving cycling’s darkest eras, and why scepticism and belief can coexist. Also in this episode: - The origin and legacy of “Shut up legs” - Life inside the anti doping whereabouts system - Why modern cycling is cleaner, but scrutiny will never disappear - What cycling still owes the current generation of riders - Voigt on legacy, fatherhood and life after the peloton - Why kindness matters as much as toughness in elite sport

    1h 14m
  2. Will the Remco-show continue against Almeida? - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    4D AGO

    Will the Remco-show continue against Almeida? - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    🚀 Fuelled by MNSTRY. Get 20% off your first Tasting Box order with code DOMESTIQUE20 to see why your sports nutrition shouldn't be a choice between on-bike performance and off-bike health https://mnstry.com/en-in?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=domestique&utm_campaign=260126_domestique_partnership-2026 Remco Evenepoel makes a stunning start to his Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe career with three dominant victories in Mallorca, including a monster 55km solo at the Trofeo Serra Tramuntana. We break down what his aggressive racing style tells us about his season ahead and preview his next challenge at the Volta Comunitat Valenciana. Plus: Tobias Lund Andresen sprints to victory at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Jan Christen snatches overall victory at the AlUla Tour for UAE Team Emirates, and we give you a full stage-by-stage preview of the Volta Comunitat Valenciana starting this Wednesday.

    51 min
  3. Remco Evenepoel launches at Red Bull - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    JAN 29

    Remco Evenepoel launches at Red Bull - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    🚀 Fuelled by MNSTRY. Get 20% off your first Tasting Box order with code DOMESTIQUE20 to see why your sports nutrition shouldn't be a choice between on-bike performance and off-bike health  https://mnstry.com/en-in?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=domestique&utm_campaign=260126_domestique_partnership-2026 This week we're diving deep into Remco Evenepoel's early season plans, exploring whether he could be cycling's answer to Max Verstappen, breaking down the return of team time trials, and catching up on all the action from the Tour Down Under and look ahead to the Cyclocross Worlds. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: The Remco Show Evenepoel is loading up his Mallorca Challenge schedule and Red Bull-Bora boss Ralph Denk thinks he could transform cycling like Verstappen transformed F1. We break down what makes Remco special and whether one rider can really change the sport. From Mallorca to Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, teams are using TTTs as Tour de France test runs. We discuss why this early-season preparation matters and which teams to watch. A UAE Team Emirates DS gets suspended after two yellow cards, but the team keeps winning anyway. What does this say about the UCI's enforcement and UAE's team depth? Dylan Groenewegen gets an important early win for Unibet Rose Rockets. We look at what this means for the new team's first season.

    34 min
  4. Adam Hansen: 'The system is burning riders out' – Domestique Hotseat

    JAN 28

    Adam Hansen: 'The system is burning riders out' – Domestique Hotseat

    Former Grand Tour ironman Adam Hansen joins us on The Hotseat for a wide ranging and deeply honest conversation about life after the peloton, his role as president of the CPA, and why modern professional cycling is pushing young riders to the brink. From anti doping pressure to mental health, Hansen offers a rare inside view of the sport’s growing pains. Also in this episode: Why the whereabouts system has become a mental load for ridersWhat a “missed control” actually is and why it scares riders so muchHansen’s take on the new power data passport and how it adds pressureThe “super licence” idea to slow down the jump into the WorldTourWhat riders really face after retirement once the team bubble disappearsHow the CPA transition fund helps riders retrain and start againWhere the CPA still has to push harder on safety and rider protection

    56 min
  5. Noemi Rüegg - How to beat 3 UAE riders in a cycling race - Domestique Hotseat

    JAN 23

    Noemi Rüegg - How to beat 3 UAE riders in a cycling race - Domestique Hotseat

    Fresh off her Tour Down Under triumph, Noemi Rüegg joins Domestique Hotseat to break down a week that tested her limits. From brutal heat adaptation, tactical gambles on Corkscrew Road to how to beat 3 UAE riders, the Swiss rider reflects on pressure, teamwork and taking the next step as a leader. Also in this episode: Defending a GC title and dealing with expectation from day oneTraining through winter in Switzerland and preparing for 37 degree heatThe decisive role of the reigning world champion as a teammateTurning consistency into victories and targeting the next step forwardThe Swiss rider also opens up about life inside the team, the importance of trust over hierarchy, and why sometimes winning comes down to leaving doubt behind and committing fully to the gamble.

    21 min

  6. JAN 20

    Tour Down Under 2026 Preview - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    World Tour racing is back! Bram Wulteputte and Ethan Lessiter break down the 2026 men's Santos Tour Down Under, which organisers are calling the toughest route they've ever put together. In this episode, we preview all six stages of the race, from the unique 3.6km prologue in Adelaide through to the decisive battles on Willunga Hill and the challenging Norton Summit finale. We discuss the logistical challenges teams face bringing equipment to Australia, the innovative aero setups mechanics create for the prologue, and which riders are best positioned to take the overall victory. KEY TOPICS: • Stage-by-stage breakdown of the 2026 route • Why this is the most attritional Tour Down Under in years • Defending champion Jhonatan Narváez's chances • The battle between Lennert Van Eetvelt, Jay Vine, Santiago Buitrago and Ben O'Connor • How the prologue and Willunga Hill will shape the GC • Sprint opportunities for Sam Welsford and the lead-out trains • The Norton Summit finale and what it means for the overall classification OUR PODIUM PREDICTIONS: Bram: 1. Van Eetvelt, 2. Narváez, 3. Fischer-Black Ethan: 1. Narváez, 2. Van Eetvelt, 3. Buitrago Plus: A quick look ahead to the European racing calendar, including Valenciana, Mallorca, and the upcoming Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana.

    42 min
  7. Alexander Kristoff: 'I would trade a Tour de France win for a World Championship' - Domestique Hotseat

    JAN 15

    Alexander Kristoff: 'I would trade a Tour de France win for a World Championship' - Domestique Hotseat

    Former sprint king Alexander Kristoff joins us for The Hotseat to talk about life after retirement, his unforgettable memories racing alongside Tadej Pogačar, and why he would swap one of his Tour stage wins for rainbow stripes. Also in this episode: - Why he's only touched his bike three times since retiring in October - His honest take on Pogačar's evolution from 2020 Tour winner to today's dominant force - The brutal reality of racing against Sagan, Cavendish and Kittel in their primes - Losing the 2017 World Championships by just 3-5 centimetres on home soil in Norway - Whether Van der Poel at peak form could beat Boonen, Cancellara and Van Aert at Paris-Roubaix - His new life painting apartments and picking up his kids from kindergarten The Norwegian also reveals which rider was crucial to his success at Katusha, shares stories from that incredible 2020 Tour de France with UAE Team Emirates, and explains why watching the classics on TV beats suffering in the back of the peloton.

    1h 2m

  8. JAN 12

    Pro cycling is getting too demanding - Domestique Cycling Podcast

    The cycling world was stunned this week when Simon Yates announced his immediate retirement at just 33 years old, walking away after winning the Giro d'Italia. We break down why the two-time Grand Tour champion called it quits at his peak. Plus: Derek Gee's transfer saga finally ends as he officially joins Lidl-Trek after months of arbitration with Israel-Premier Tech. Matteo Jorgenson opens up about the "reality check" of Grand Tour racing and the sacrifices required to compete at the top. Jay Vine claims the Australian time trial title in dominant fashion. And the women's WorldTour season kicks off in Australia, with world champion Magdeleine Vallières set to make history.

    51 min
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Your loyal 🫡 servant for pro cycling news, interviews, insights, stats, results and the lighter bits. Free to read, listen and watch, no paywall 💰

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  • Creator
    Domestique Cycling
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
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