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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.

    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
    Bernal the brave as Wiebes and Mads reign supreme

    Bernal the brave as Wiebes and Mads reign supreme

    Join us on the Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast as we ride through this week’s thrilling cycling landscape, from the strategic sprints of Gent-Wevelgem to the valorous victories in esports cycling.


    Touring Brisbane with David Lappartient
    Mads Pedersen's impressive win
    Egan Bernal's inspirational comeback, and
    The evolving digital dimension of cycling competitions
    Predictions for the Tour of Flanders
    Tom Boonen did a podcast from a pub. We think.
    The Vatican have a fire sale on bikes

    Katey's ride essentials - https://www.bikebug.com/ride-essentials/
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    • 49 min
    Milan San Remo, Trofeo Binda and is bike racing too friendly?

    Milan San Remo, Trofeo Binda and is bike racing too friendly?

    Join Kate and Henk for an engaging roundup of the cycling world, where they dive into the latest races, personal anecdotes, and cycling news that enthusiasts and professionals alike won’t want to miss.

    This week, the team start with a spotlight on Nick Shultz's remarkable win at Catalunya, outsmarting Pogacar, and raising the question of his undervalued prowess. The episode takes a historic turn with a nod to Alfredo Binda, and excitement builds with Balsamo’s victory, a surprising race outcome at Milan San Remo, or was it, and Colbrelli's heroic act against bike thieves.

    The conversation turns to Lance Armstrong's comments on rider camaraderie, sparking a thoughtful discussion. What does it mean to compete with heart in a sport known for its toughness? Kate and Henk also reminisce about the cherished Philly Classic and touch on Laura Kenny's retirement, marking the end of an era.

    Whether you’re a cycling aficionado or a newcomer to the sport, this show promises insights, debates, and stories that connect us all to the heart-pounding world of cycling.
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    • 41 min
    Kopekcy & Vingegaard Hansen on top + La Classicissima

    Kopekcy & Vingegaard Hansen on top + La Classicissima

    With Milan San Remo, the gateway to the Spring, just around the corner, there’s a certain air of excitement in the Wheelhouse Bunker.

    From the springtime action in Europe, to the Brisbane Cycling Festival swinging into full action, there’s plenty to ponder.

    + A BIG GIVEAWAY! Win a pair of Limited Edition Gold Corsa Pro Tyres - just follow this link and go into the draw! https://www.bikebug.com/wheelhouse

    The team chat:


    Kate and Joel’s race to work – one on a bike and one in a car. There’s only one winner…
    Haters gonna hate as Scott McGrorys comments on road safety bring out the keyboard warriors
    RedBull ups the ante with Bora-Hansgrohe
    Lotte Kopecky keeps her winning streak going
    Ellen Van Dijk is back
    The Aussies are dropping some big results in Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico
    Milan San Remo, La Classicissima, it’s monument time!
    Why can’t we do a Milan San Remo preview?
    A moment of history in Paris Nice for the talented young Americans
    Le Tour to Las Vegas – what now?
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    • 1 hr 4 min

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