4 THE LOVE OF POG

4 THE LOVE OF POG
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4 THE LOVE OF POG is Matthew, Lawrence, Andy and Stuart - London-based friends for more than 20 years. Now joined by Steve, they watch and talk about cycling, but also about food, footie, family life, and anything else that takes their fancy. But mostly, about cycling.

  1. Jun 5

    Pee-gate

    After banging on about World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about the racing (and peeing) at the 2026 Giro d'Italia. Matthew 'reviews' the new Lime Bike and Steve ponders buying a Brompton (probably) through the Cycle to Work scheme. There's no 'Thought for Tadej' this time. And EF Education First's Giro kit gets the Kit Crit/Crush treatment. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    42 min

  2. Apr 30

    4 the love of plod

    After celebrating Sebastian Sawe's incredible 1.59.30 world record at the London Marathon with their own record for a 4TLOP episode intro, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the other Ardennes Classics. They also talk about mountain biking and cycling infrastructure in South Korea. There's the usual 'Thought for Tadej'. And they all reveal just how many used inner tubes they have in their sheds. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    43 min

  3. Apr 14

    Be still my beating Aert - WOWt!

    After passing brief judgement on the Hungarian election result, and in what many might consider a lacklustre performance [sorry], Matthew, Lawrence, Andy, and Steve talk mostly about Wout van Aert's win in the sensational 2026 edition of Paris-Roubaix. They also bang on a bit about some other races and riders too, including Pog at Flanders, obvs. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road' and he reels off yet more alternative race names. Plus, Andy loses his way a bit talking about Albert Bridge. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    55 min

  4. Mar 24

    Pog v Pidders at Milan Sanremo

    After going on a bit about whether or not Donald Trump is Bored of Peace, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about the amazing battle between Pog and Pidders at Milan Sanremo. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road'. 'Thought for Tadej' is about whether he will return to MSR for 2027. It's the turn of Team Polti Visit Malta to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment. And in a shocking revelation, Lawrence outs himself as the anti-social cyclist. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    43 min

  5. Mar 4

    The Omelette

    After going on a bit about Nottingham Forest's relegation battle, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy talk mostly about some of the races in professional cycling's 'opening weekend'. They also talk about 'London's lost bikes', there's an update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road', and Andy reveals he has many (other) cycling friends. 'Thought for Tadej' is a look ahead to Strade Bianchi. It's the turn of Team Picnic PostNL to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Andy (him again) has exciting news about one of his bikes. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    51 min

  6. Feb 10

    Cyclocross at the Winter Olympics

    After going on about how to improve the sport of curling, Matthew, Lawrence and Steve talk mostly about whether cyclocross should be included in the Winter Olympics. They also talk about British Cycling, the NHS and the Tour de France coming back to the UK in 2027, and 'cycling on TV' being moved yet again. 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's new haircut and his 'crypto-connection'. It's the turn of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Steve confesses his Strava segment obsession. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    45 min

  7. Jan 14

    Simon Yates's Wine Lodge

    After banging on about what they did at Christmas and New Year (Brazil, broken bones, and botched flights), Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Simon Yates' sudden (and surprise?) retirement from professional cycling, Sustrans' relaunch as the Wheel, Walk Cycling Trust, and Oscar Onley's big bucks move to INEOS. And returning after a long lay-off, it's the turn of INEOS in Kit Crit/Crush. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    46 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Meeting Matt Stephens!

    When they eventually stop reminiscing about 1970s and '80s TV shows and bikes, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Lawrence's 'Brief Encounter' moment with cycling's Matt Stephens! They also talk about the 'return(?) of Ineos' and the TTT changes for next year's Tour de France. And this episode's 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's 2026 race programme. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

    39 min
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4 THE LOVE OF POG is Matthew, Lawrence, Andy and Stuart - London-based friends for more than 20 years. Now joined by Steve, they watch and talk about cycling, but also about food, footie, family life, and anything else that takes their fancy. But mostly, about cycling.

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  • Creator
    4 THE LOVE OF POG
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 4 THE LOVE OF POG
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