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Cycling content that is easily digestible and mostly factual.... Hosted by Olympian and World Champion Cyclist Katherine Bates and Sports Journalist, TV and Radio Host Joel Spreadborough - their light hearted approach, combined with their expertise, brings an entertaining take on what's going on in the world of cycling.

The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel LiSTNR

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Cycling content that is easily digestible and mostly factual.... Hosted by Olympian and World Champion Cyclist Katherine Bates and Sports Journalist, TV and Radio Host Joel Spreadborough - their light hearted approach, combined with their expertise, brings an entertaining take on what's going on in the world of cycling.

    The Vuelta, The Giro, The Grafton!

    The Vuelta, The Giro, The Grafton!

    Join us for Episode 94 of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast as we delve into a thrilling line up of cycling stories and insights. This episode features Olympic Gold Medallist and commentator Scott McGrory, who brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Don't miss out on:


    Scotts takeaways from The Grafton to Inverell
    Aussie success at BMX World Cup: Sakakibara and Kennedy reign supreme in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
    Tour of Hongrie – its not 2017 but Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish are lining up side by side
    Women's Vuelta: From dramatic crashes to strategic victories, and opportunity for 7 Aussie women
    The Tour of Romandie as a predictor for the TDF - Carlos Rodriguez's performance for Ineos
    The Giro D’Italia is here – will Pogacar make it a snooze fest?
    Ben O’Connor leads the way for 9 Aussie’s on the lap around Italy
    Gerraint Thomas’ incredible longevity in pro cycling – can he set a new age standard for pro cycling?
    Nike step back into cycling with Demi Vollering
    Supporting the Afghan women aiming for Paris Olympics

    Perfect for cycling enthusiasts and sports fans alike, this episode covers the latest in cycling news, race recaps, and personal stories from legends of the sport. 

    Thank you to Bike Bug for their support – don’t forget to use code ‘Wheelhouse’ at the checkout for 10% off.

    Keywords: Cycling Podcast, Scott McGrory, Giro d'Italia, Women's Vuelta, Tour of Romandie, BMX World Cup, Olympic Cycling, Cycling Commentary, Sapphire Tour, Cycling News

     

     
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    • 56 min
    Grace Brown's Victory & ANZAC Spirit | Olympic Preps & Tech Talks

    Grace Brown's Victory & ANZAC Spirit | Olympic Preps & Tech Talks

    This week, we're honoured to host cycling sensation Grace Brown to dissect her stunning victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and track cycling icon Kaarle McCulloch to discuss Australia's Olympic preparations and more.

    What's Rolling This Episode:


    Triumph at Liège: Grace Brown shares the emotional rollercoaster of clinching a Spring Classic and the razor-sharp focus that leads to podium finishes.
    Olympic Aspirations: Kaarle McCulloch gives us the lowdown on Australia's journey to Olympic glory, with insights on the preparation and mindset for success.
    ANZAC Solidarity: Exploring the unbreakable bonds among ANZAC cyclists, with a peek into their mutual encouragement across social media platforms.
    Challenging the Champion: Delving into strategies for athletes to tackle competitors like Pogacar and Van Der Poel in their dominant spring campaigns.
    Stability in Sports: The impact of long-term contracts on athletes' performances - an in-depth discussion featuring cases like Wiebes and Del Toro.
    Beyond the Gears: Debunking the myth of technology as the sole factor for cycling success and examining the real drivers behind gold-medal achievements.
    Industry Insights: Amid a market downturn, Colnago emerges victorious. Join our tech talk to find out how they're outpacing the competition.

    🚲 Special thanks to BikeBug for supporting our cycling community! Visit www.bikebug.com.au and use the exclusive code 'wheelhouse' for a sweet 10% discount on your next gear haul.

    🌟 Support the Future: Tayte Ryan's journey to the Junior World Track Cycling Championships. Find out how to help on his GoFundMe page. 

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/tayte-ryans-2024-junior-world-championships-fund
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Vos as foxxy as ever, Pidcock wins big, Kong vs Godzilla

    Vos as foxxy as ever, Pidcock wins big, Kong vs Godzilla

    This week from the Brisbane Bunker, the team chat: 


    Brisbane Cycling Festival and Oceania Champs
    Was the Women's National Road Series event a "big crit"?
    Marianne Vos's victory amidst drama with Lorena Wiebes
    A spotlight on Ingvil Gaskjenn's surprising third-place finish
    Tom Pidcock's triumphant win and reflections on his growing legacy
    The demise of the National Cycling League (NCL) in America 
    Insights from the Track Nations Cup in Milton, Canada
    Gearing up for the Giro d'Italia
    Anticipation of the "Battle of Titans" - an upcoming weekend of major race showdowns 
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    • 53 min
    Live from the Brisbane Cycling Festival!

    Live from the Brisbane Cycling Festival!

    This week, the team are live from the buzz of the Brisbane Cycling Festival.

    - Grappling with the gritty glory of Roubaix, and the heart tugging personal triumph for Cyrus Monk- Dissecting the drama behind 'The Hat Throwing Incident'- Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Cycling Conference with Kate’s insights- Pros on parade: pondering Pogacar's bike choices- Intense Roubaix Women’s race: Lotte's triumph and Sarah Roy's spare tyre saga- Debating the impact of Wout's withdrawal from the Giro are there Vuelta prospects?- Injury updates and recovery after the recent crash chaos- UCI's crackdown on mechanical doping explored- Is "Bacon" really a cycling slang word?

    Tune in for all this plus the underlying poetry and politics of cycling on this episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast.
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    • 52 min
    Flanders Fireworks, too many crashes, and an Aussie cycling rebirth

    Flanders Fireworks, too many crashes, and an Aussie cycling rebirth

    This episode covers the major cycling news of the week, including the Tour of Flanders, Scheldeprijs, Tour of the Basque Country, Paris - Roubaix and the upcoming Brisbane Cycling Festival expo. • Tour of Flanders chaos - Koppenberg controversy, dangled sausages• Horrific crashes at Basque Country - extensive injury list discussed• Unveiling of new ProVelo Super League for Australian cycling• Sustainability, international expansion, equal gender opportunities• Continental Tyre Gold Corsa winner announced• Exploring airbag protection for cyclist safety• Paris-Roubaix preview and course changes• The Wheelhouse at the Brisbane Cycling Festival 
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Aus National Road Series is DEAD! Enter PRO VELO...

    The Aus National Road Series is DEAD! Enter PRO VELO...

    A new era of road cycling has just been unveiled in Australia promising better racing, better tv coverage, a better fan experience and most importantly a big cash injection!

    Kate chats to Aussie cycling legend Henk Vogels about this huge news.
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    • 4 min

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