Domestique Cycling Podcast

In this episode of the Domestique Hotseat, Tim Declercq sits down with Aidan for a wide ranging conversation that moves well beyond watts and race results. Declercq talks about the shift from rider to coach, what modern cycling asks of young riders, and why safety and stress became harder to ignore as his career went on.

They also get into the bigger picture: what new money is doing to the sport, why nutrition has changed the level of the peloton, and how Declercq views Remco Evenepoel’s Tour de France ambition in an era shaped by Tadej Po...

The 2026 season hasn't even started properly, but we've already got drama. Wout van Aert crashed at the cyclo-cross race in Mol and fractured his ankle, requiring surgery. We break down the injury and discuss whether this disrupts his spring classics campaign.

We also tackle the Remco Evenepoel rumour mill after he was spotted recon'ing the Tour of Flanders route with a team car. Is Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe throwing him into the deep end, or was this just a casual training ride?

And with the Tour Down Under just over a week away, we go through the...

Relive the funniest, most insightful and most emotional moments with some of the best riders in the pro peloton. Thanks for listening throughout 2025, and we’ll see you next year.

00:00 Intro
01:25 Amanda Spratt
08:15 Michae Storer
12:15 Kim Cadzow
24:55 Finn Fisher-Black
34:13 Kim Le Court-Pienaar
44:06 Byron Munton
48:52 Wout Poels
53:55 Sarah Gigante
59:15 Niamh Fisher-Black
01:04:01 Bas Tietema
01:08:38 Cole Kessler
01:12:57 Cat Ferguson
01:17:45 Marcel Kittel
01:22:47 Magdeleine Vallieres
01:27:15 Rasmus Pedersen
01:32:27 Matteo Jorgenson
01:37:26 Victor Campenaerts
01:42:17 Jonathan Vaughters
01:47:37 Mikkel Honore
01:51:03 Happy New Year!

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To end the year, we decided to have some fun and do things a little bit differently. We rank every pro cycling team's 2025 season!

We're looking back at the 2025 campaign and grading each WorldTour and ProTeam squad based on their roster strength and success in the biggest races. From the superteams stacked with Grand Tour contenders to the squads fighting for survival, we break down who's positioned for glory and who might struggle when the racing starts in January.

This is our take on how the 2025 season unfolded – but we want to hear yours too. Do...

Honoré reflects on the emotional highs of 2025, including Kasper Asgreen's crucial Giro stage win and the dramatic 20th stage on the Finestre, which ultimately didn’t deliver victory for teammate Richard Carapaz. Honoré also discusses what makes modern cycling compelling for fans, the return of team time trials, and why he believes moving the Giro to August would solve some of the race's biggest challenges.

Other things they talk about:

🚲 The role of gravel in Grand Tours
🗻 That unforgettable Stelvio stage in the 2020 Giro
🥹 Kasper Asgreen's emotional stage win in the 2025 Giro
🇯🇵 Japan, off-season a...

This week's cycling news: the 2026 Vuelta a España reveals a brutal route with over 58'000 meters of climbing, Ineos Grenadiers announces the signing of Australian sprinter Sam Welsford and the launch of their racing academy, and the UCI moves forward with plans to change contract start dates from 1 January to November. 

Bram and Ethan discuss the awkward optics of riders training in mismatched team kits during the transition period, examining the Remco Evenepoel situation at Soudal Quick-Step and Red Bull, as well as the chaotic Lotto-Intermarché training camp, where half the riders wear different colors. 

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In this episode of the Domestique Hotseat, the conversation shifts from the peloton to the boardroom. Host Aidan sits down with EF Education - EasyPost founder and team boss Jonathan Vaughters for a wide ranging, sharply opinionated chat about what worked in 2025, what did not, and why the sport’s economic model is creaking under its own weight.

Vaughters assesses EF’s 2025 with bluntness. The big races, he says, went almost exactly to plan. The smaller ones did not. He links that gap to the reality of running the youngest WorldTour squad in the peloton,.

At t...

It’s the final stretch of the season, but there’s no shortage of talking points. With teams deep into training camps and media days, the 2026 picture is starting to take shape, and in some cases, unravel.

Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan to break down the fallout from Lidl-Trek’s media day, including mixed messaging around Mattias Skjelmose, Juan Ayuso, and Grand Tour leadership. There’s also discussion around Jonathan Milan’s Giro focus, Mads Pedersen targeting the Tour de France green jersey, and what Derek Gee’s presence at a training camp could mean.

The con...

The World Champion has outlined plans to target the Ardennes Classics in 2026, after revealing how she has found the first few months since that defining moment in Kigali, Rwanda, back in September.

She talks through the surreal reality of being world champion, from rainbow nails and custom Brooks shoes to a Cannondale that arrived at 10pm the night before her first race in the stripes. 

Vallieres breaks down the decisive move in Rwanda, the risk of committing to a break where “most of the girls were not working”, and the feeling of matching riders like Niamh...

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Aidan sits down with Tour de France stage winner and Visma | Lease a Bike workhorse Victor Campenaerts for a conversation about trading personal glory for the life of a super domestique in service of Jonas Vingegaard.

He dives into the art of climbing as a domestique, the trust inside Visma’s Tour de France train, and why hearing Vingegaard say “you will be a lot of time with me next year” means more than chas...

The 2026 Giro d’Italia route has finally been revealed and it’s every bit as dramatic as the rumours suggested. In this episode, Bram and Ethan walk through the full three-week parcours, from the flat opening along the Black Sea in Bulgaria to the brutal double punch of stages 19 and 20 in the Dolomites.

The episode also explores how different contenders might approach the race. Would Vingegaard risk a Giro–Tour double with so little recovery time between the two? Does Evenepoel lean into the time trial and hope to defend in the mountains? And which outsiders, from Isaac...

Aidan sits down with Visma | Lease a Bike's American star Matteo Jorgenson for a wide ranging conversation about life inside the team that keeps trying to crack Tadej Pogačar. From creative Tour de France tactics and media made “tension” with UAE, to Wout van Aert’s emotional win in Paris, Jorgenson lifts the lid on what it is like to race the best rider he has ever seen.

The American also looks beyond July. He explains why Matthew Brennan is “the definition of a wonderkid”, what the rise of new superteams means for Visma, and why the 2028 Ol...

Aidan sits down with Decathlon rider Rasmus Pedersen for a wide ranging conversation. The 23-year old reflects on the national championships that transformed the way he sees himself, the instinctive jump that won the race, and the long stretch of consistency that followed. There is an honest look at the European Championships too, where Rasmus rode in support of Jonas Vingegaard on a day when the sport’s margins showed their teeth.

And of course, with a Decathlon rider in the chair, Aidan had to ask about the name everyone is whispering: Paul Seixas. Rasmus describes the ni...

Kittel looks back at a career built on raw power and precision. He explains why he never adopted the extreme low positions of other sprinters, how it felt to dominate the Champs Élysées, and why losing that finish still stings. “A big tradition is gone,” he said. “Paris smells different. Food, perfume, excitement.”

The conversation moves far beyond sprinting. Kittel speaks candidly about the pressure faced by young riders, the dangers of comparison culture, and how expectations have exploded in the modern era. He also discusses the changing nature of the Tour, the shrinking space for pure sprin...

This week on the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram and Ethan dive into everything happening in the world of cycling… even if it is the off-season.

From Mathieu van der Poel’s Ironman tease to Greg LeMond talking tech at Rouleur Live, it’s been a surprisingly lively week. We break down the big headlines, including:

At just 19, Cat Ferguson has already lived a full cycling life. From a childhood spent on Alpe d’Huez to a breakthrough season with Movistar she talks about growing up fast in the peloton, handling setbacks and whether she could beat Puck Pieterse in necking a pint.

In the Domestique Hotseat, Ferguson reflects on skipping cyclocross for the first time, the mental strength it takes to survive the spring, and how a stage win at the Tour of Britain helped her reset after a tough start to the year. She also speaks candidly about the need for a...

We’re deep into the off-season — and that means one thing: transfer chaos!
In this episode, Bram and Ethan dive into the biggest transfers ahead of the 2026 cycling season. From Red Bull’s signing of Remco Evenepoel to INEOS’ puzzling strategy and Decathlon’s surprise masterclass — we break down every major move, what it means for the teams, and who’s shaping up for success next year.

Cole Kessler might be one of the tallest riders in the peloton, but he’s quickly proving he’s more than a gentle giant. At 6’6”, the American national time trial champion joins Aidan to talk about late growth spurts, finding balance in a sport built on sacrifice, and why he believes the breakaway isn’t dead.

From growing up as an undersized kid on the American football field to climbing the ranks with Lidl–Trek, Cole opens up about what it really takes to become a pro cyclist, the pressure of constant doping controls, and life in Europe as a...

From Pogačar’s dominance to del Toro’s breakout at the Giro, from Marlen Reusser’s evolution to Maëva Squiban's fearless Tour de France Femmes ride: this episode covers it all.

Bram and Ethan sit down for a full-season recap of men’s and women’s racing, breaking down the highs, lows, and biggest surprises of the year. Expect strong opinions, bad predictions, and plenty of laughs as the Domestique team hands out its unofficial end-of-season awards.

🎙 Topics covered:
• Best riders of 2025 (no prizes for guessing who…)
• Breakthrough talents and biggest surprises...

In this episode of The Domestique Hotseat, Bas Tietema opens up about storytelling, ambition and the rise of the Unibet Rose Rockets, cycling’s most unconventional team.

From filming rides with friends to leading a pro squad chasing a Tour de France wildcard, Tietema shares how belief, creativity and community turned an idea into a movement.

With Wout Poels and Dylan Groenewegen joining for 2025, the Rockets are no longer outsiders as they redefine what a modern cycling team can be.

🎙️ “It’s not just about the WorldTour. It’s about building the biggest fanbase in cy...

After a season that took her from the high climbs of the Tour de France to the chaos of Worlds in Rwanda, The Domestique Hotseat sat down with Niamh Fisher-Black to talk leadership, learning curves, and what it means to grow up inside the peloton.

At just 24, the New Zealander has already lived the full arc of a rider’s education. From her early jump to SD Worx to her new role as team leader at Lidl–Trek, Fisher-Black is still searching for that first win at the highest level, but the consistency tells its own story.
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In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan for a short preview of the season's last WorldTour race on European soil as they break down the parcours, where they expect Tadej Pogačar to go solo and who will attempt to follow him.

Potentially standing in the Slovenian's way is Remco Evenepoel, who’s been closing the gap all autumn after strong rides at both the World Championships and European Championships. Behind them lies a deep field of challengers, including Tom Pidcock, Richard Carapaz, Giulio Ciccone, and breakout star Paul Sei...

On the back of a rollercoaster season, we sat down with Sarah Gigante for this episode of The Domestique Hotseat. At just 24, the Australian has already endured more setbacks than many face in a lifetime: from breaking both arms as a junior, to heart inflammation at Movistar, and most recently surgery for iliac artery endofibrosis.

Gigante opens up about her unconventional path: an ATAR score of 99.95, a mother who doubled as scribe and soigneur, and the home-made abseiling harness that kept her training after a double arm fracture. She reflects on her first years at Movistar, her...

The 2025 European Road Championships head to the Drôme-Ardèche region in France, with a 202.5km course packed with relentless climbs. From the opening ascent out of Privas to repeated passages over the Saint-Romain-de-Lerps and the Val d’Enfer, this route will punish anyone not at their best.

In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan for a full preview of the men’s and  races as they break down the parcours, the favourites and the tactical battles to expect.

From Tadej Pogačar fresh off his Worlds win to R...

On the eve of the World Championships in Rwanda, we sit down with Wout Poels for this episode of The Domestique Hotseat.

Poels reflects on life inside the peloton: from the ‘controlled chaos’ of Kigali’s streets to his memories of Team Sky’s dominance, where he rode alongside Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal. He shares his thoughts on the rivalry between Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar, the rise of all-rounders like Tom Pidcock, and how he ranks Froome against today’s ‘aliens’.

We also talk about the protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España...

The 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali could be the most brutal edition we’ve ever seen. With over 5,000 metres of climbing, relentless hills, altitude, and air quality challenges, this year’s Worlds is set to test the very best.

In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan and special guest Dan Challis for a full World Championships 2025 preview. We break down both the men’s and women’s elite road races, analyse the form of the biggest names like Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel, and look at the outsiders...

South African rider Byron Munton has lived through more than most in his 25 years. From crashing into a swimming pool while learning to ride, to lifting his arms in celebration at the Volta a Portugal, Munton’s story is one of resilience, family, and finding purpose in the hardest of times.

In this episode of The Domestique Hotseat, he opens up about his first elite World Championships, the brutal reality of being South Africa’s only male representative, and the training roads of Rwanda. But beyond racing, Byron shares the emotional journey of supporting his sister Jess afte...

Kim Le Court lands in the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after having made history in the peloton. The Mauritian rider became the first African woman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, just months after winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Her breakthrough on the road followed years of success in mountain biking, including victory at the Cape Epic, and a bold return to Europe after nearly leaving the sport behind.

In this episode, Le Court talks about the sacrifices it took to get here, the unique challenges of African riders trying to...

Kim Cadzow may be new to the sport, but she has already made her mark in the WorldTour. After joining Jumbo-Visma in 2023, the 23-year-old quickly built on a breakthrough 2022 season, when she won the New Zealand time trial title and showcased her climbing talent with a fifth place on the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge.

In this episode, Cadzow talks about the steep learning curve of elite cycling: from discovering cobblestones for the first time, to witnessing the brutal crashes that made her question the sport.

She reflects on leaving Jumbo-Visma for EF, saying “I need...

Finn Fisher-Black takes the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess in the lead-up to the 2025 Vuelta a España. At just 23 he has already ridden for Jumbo-Visma, UAE and now Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, chasing the opportunities that can shape a career in the WorldTour.

He recalls the infamous night-time TTT in Barcelona, convinced on the start line that he would crash, and speaks candidly about life inside UAE where Almeida and Ayuso fought for leadership while Pogacar’s authority was never in doubt. He explains why Red Bull felt like the right move, tips Florian Lipowitz as a potential Gra...

Michael Storer jumps into the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after one of the most active and talked-about performances of the 2025 Tour de France.

In this episode, Storer opens up about what it’s like to be the guy Julian Alaphilippe rides for, and how he navigated leadership status at Tudor Pro Cycling. He talks about his decision to leave Groupama-FDJ, the difference real support makes, and the role of Fabian Cancellara inside the team - “more ambassador than manager.”

There’s also plenty of Tour talk: his view on Tudor’s aggressive race strategy (he didn’t...

Well, that wasn’t your average Champs-Élysées parade.

Wout van Aert rode Pogacar off his wheel—yes, really—to win solo in soaking wet conditions, with Matteo Jorgenson playing the perfect decoy. The sprinters got stitched, the GC was neutralised, and Pog lit it up just because he could. Cyrus and Aidan break down what made this year’s Paris finale actually worth watching.

They dig into UAE’s tactics, the team dynamics behind Wout’s win, and why Pogacar’s final attack didn’t land. There’s also plenty of wrap-up talk: who impressed most...

Stage 20 was chaos—wet roads, a furious breakaway, and an emotional first Tour de France win for Kaden Groves.

Cyrus and Aidan relive the sprint-finish that Groves earned the hard way, battling through a sketchy crash, disloyal team dynamics, and low expectations. They unpack Jegat’s wild ride into the GC top 10, Jayco’s tactical failures, and Mauro Schmid’s heroic comeback after a 70km/h crash. Also up for debate: where’s the line between moto advantage and media necessity? And has this Pogacar doping chat completely jumped the shark?

Plenty to unpack on the eve of...

Arensman wins solo after UAE spends half the day chasing Roglic. Pogacar looked like he wanted the win… until he didn’t. Vingegaard finally outkicked him. And Roglic? Full tilt, full fade. Cyrus and Aidan dive into how Ineos found form just in time, how Lipowitz quietly locked down the podium, and whether Pogacar’s “let them win” energy is the real deal or just the legs catching up.

Also inside:
 – Sticky bottles, shoulder checks, and why Martinez still has KOM
 – Whether UAE’s loyalty to Wellens is blinding them tactically
 – How Red Bull’s GC experiment ended w...

Ben O’Connor wins solo on the Queen Stage after chaos in the valley, Lipowitz overcooks it, and Pogacar just shrugs off another Vingegaard attack.

Aiden and Cyrus dive into:
– Why Red Bull-Bora’s “double leader” strategy is failing
– What Pogacar's restraint is doing for the race
– The sticky bottle that’s making headlines
– UAE’s and Visma's team depth
– How O’Connor may have just kept his team alive
– And the GC podium fight: is Onley about to snatch third?

Also featuring: tactical rants, SBS stealing their segment ideas, Aussie time zone su...

After a calm-ish day featuring a controlled breakaway and a sudden downpour, things went full Mario Kart in the final kilometre. A huge crash took out most of the sprint contenders, but Jonathan Milan stayed upright to take his second stage win of the Tour. Simmons was immense, Abrahamsen gave it a go (again), and Cofidis… well, Cofidis did Cofidis things.

Cyrus and Aidan break down the sprint chaos, the motorbike controversy, and the surprising Tour de France of Quinn Simmons. They also discuss drone coverage vs. motos, green jersey politics, and how crash culture gets glorified by...

Valentin Paret-Peintre outfoxed Ben Healy and Enric Mas at the summit to give Soudal Quick-Step a much-needed victory. Behind them, Vingegaard and Pogacar lit up the GC fight again, trading attacks in a Tour that refuses to give us a dull day.

Cyrus and Aidan dive into it all—from Van Wilder’s heroic Lazarus pull, to Pogacar’s pure joy while attacking when he didn’t need to, to why Visma-LAB's tactics make sense even when they don't work. They also tackle fan interference (again), Roglic’s decoy role, and sinus tape snake oil.

Stage 15 was supposed to be a quiet transition. Instead, we got eight groups on the road, surprise Belgian domination, a perfect UAE decoy move—and Alaphilippe celebrating third like he'd won the whole Tour.

Tim Wellens took a well-deserved solo win, Campenaerts rolled into second, and somehow Alaphilippe emerged from the fog of painkillers to snatch third… and celebrate like he’d fathered a child. Cyrus and Aidan dive into a chaotic day of breakaway politics, tactical misreads, UAE’s trust in Wellens, and whether Julian deserves all three of today’s awards.

Thymen Arensman lit up Stage 14 with a dominant breakaway win—first riding for Rodriguez, then riding away from everyone. Behind, Pogacar was unbothered, Vingegaard was defiant, and Remco… was in the team car before the first summit.

Cyrus and Aidan unpack it all: UAE’s calculated pacing, Visma’s disappearing support squad, and the surprising solidity of Lipowitz. They also debate Remco’s decision to abandon, and explain why gloves—and the lack of them—might’ve ruined Michael Storer’s day.

Pogacar crushed everyone (again), beating riders on full TT rigs while riding his aero road bike without paint or bar tape. Roglic turned back the clock with a third-place finish. And Luke Plapp sat in the hot seat so long we’re pretty sure he needs aloe vera.

Cyrus and Aidan break it all down: from Remco’s shocker and Vingegaard catching his two-minute man, to debates about disc wheels, one-by setups, ankle socks, and helmet choices. It’s peak tech nerdery—but with plenty of chat about pacing, gear selection, and the suffering only an uphill TT can d...

Stage 12 was billed as a showdown and it delivered, with Pogacar launching a signature attack to blow the GC apart.

Vingegaard gave chase, Remco faded, Onley impressed, and Ben Healy waved goodbye to the yellow jersey. Cyrus and Aidan break down how UAE turned the tables on Visma, why Pogacar’s crash might still catch up with him later, and what on earth Roglic was thinking with the ankle socks.

They dig into heat protocols, cold water science, hydration overkill, and the latest tactics from the ice vest wars. Plus, a touching moment of domestique lo...

Stage 11 saw the breakaway go from kilometre zero and somehow never get caught, despite van der Poel, Wout, and Simmons ripping it behind. Jonas Abrahamsen took the win for Uno-X, but only after Mauro Schmidt spent the last kilometre drilling it on the front… and gifting it away.

Meanwhile, Pogacar hit the deck hard with 4km to go. It looked brutal, but he got up, remounted, and thanks to an old-school show of respect, the peloton waited.

Cyrus and Aidan dive into a day that defied expectations, from GC skirmishes and team politics to the mo...

Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert threw down a monster two-man break, nearly held it to the line, and gave us one of the most entertaining final kilometres of the Tour so far. Milan launched early but Tim Merlier overhauled him.

Cyrus and Aidan unpack a surprisingly tense day of echelons, GC nerves, shoulder barges, sticky bottles out the team car window, and why nobody wants to chase a break until it’s already three minutes up the road.

We also talk about Almeida's DNF, concussion protocol finally being used mid-stage, Remco’s confidence in t...

Stage 8 gave us one of the driest days of the Tour so far, but Jonathan Milan came through with a classy sprint win that had just enough chaos to make things interesting. Alpecin fumbled the lead-out, Groves led out an empty wheel, and Milan said thank you very much.

Meanwhile, Wout van Aert casually surfed wheels to second place, showing he's got real legs again. Jonas Vingegaard was throwing elbows like a guy who hasn't sprinted in years, Pogačar was out back having a chat, and Merlier just couldn’t get back into it after a lat...

Stage 7 was wild from the gun. We had the fastest opening hour in Tour de France history, a feisty breakaway with Geraint Thomas and Garcia Cortina, and a Mur de Bretagne showdown that left the GC fight wide open.

Pogačar took the win and the jersey. Vingegaard was right there. Meanwhile, Arkea—after copping a roasting yesterday—bounced back with a massive performance and landed Vauquelin in third on GC.

Cyrus and Aidan break it all down, from tactical brilliance and misfires to what it all means heading into the sprint stages. There's also a Gir...

A proper breakaway day at the Tour de France—and Ben Healy took full advantage. We break down how he did it, why UAE let it happen, and what it means for the GC fight. Also: pity polka-dots, DS drama, and Ineos hiding in plain sight.

🎙️ Cyrus dishes on groupetto survival
🎙️ Aidan wonders if Vingegaard is cracking
 And we reveal our Domestique and Dickhead of the Day.

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Remco Evenepoel was untouchable in the TT. But it’s Pogačar who wears yellow now - after a ride that screamed control. Jonas Vingegaard? He cracked. Cyrus and Aiden unpack a day that shook the GC, wonder what really happened to Jonas, and ask: is this the first big shift in the race, or just a TT blip? Plus: Vauquelin impresses, Plapp goes all-in, and Sarah Gigante delivers the comeback of the year in the Giro.

Same three on the podium as on stage 2. But it didn’t feel the same.
Pogacar’s sprint was pure class. Vingegaard proved he’s not just a diesel. And van der Poel? He went deep. Cyrus and Aidan ask: has the Tour really started now? Or are we still in warm-up mode? 

 A slow start turned chaotic. Stage 3 saw nothing… until it saw everything. Aidan and Cyrus break down a dull day turned carnage-filled, with Jasper Philipsen crashing out, nerves boiling over in the bunch, and Tim Wellens playing polka-dot mind games.

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 A wild second stage where rain, crashes, and attacks defined the day. The Cooldown hosts dissect Milan’s meltdown, van der Poel’s dominance, and what Vingegaard’s fireworks might mean for the yellow jersey battle.

Pogačar vs Vingegaard, Round 5.
 The 2025 Tour de France is finally here – and the Domestique boys are sweating through a full route preview. Literally.

Join Bram, Ethan and Joe as they dive into:
 🚴‍♂️ Which GC teams are built to last?
 🔥 Can Remco really take yellow… and then give it up?
 🧢 Green jersey battles, KOM wildcards and stage-by-stage hot takes
 🍺 And yes, Bram drinks a Heineken for being wrong about Jonas Abrahamsen.

We’ve got predictions, chaos, and caffeine-fuelled heatwave debate – all to get you hyped for the Tour.

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Amanda Spratt steps into the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess for an honest conversation about everything from crashing at the Tour de France to out-sprinting boys on BMX bikes as a kid. We cover her family roots in Penrith’s cycling scene, her proud but painful push through the pro ranks, and why the sport feels “like chalk and cheese” compared to when she started.

She shares what keeps her going, even when the power numbers say “personal best” but the result sheet says “not enough.” We also talk about the future of women’s racing, dangerous rule changes, It...

The Tour de France is almost here, but the peloton’s not waiting around. In this week’s episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, we look back at a wild week across the calendar.

Joāo Almeida dug deep to claw back a three-minute deficit and take the overall at the Tour de Suisse — but did he spend too many matches so close to the Grand Départ? Meanwhile, Jordi Meeus pulled off the rare double: winning a stage in Switzerland, dropping out, and then winning again in Copenhagen. Smart racing? Or something that shouldn't be allowed?

Spe...

Pogačar crushed the climbs. Vingegaard pushed to the limit. Bardet said goodbye.
 In this week’s Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram and Ethan unpack an action-packed week of racing.

We discuss:
 – What Pogačar’s dominance means for the Tour
 – Can Vingegaard close the gap in time?
 – Remco’s ceiling (and excuses)
 – Tobias Johannessen’s stunning breakthrough
 – Florian Lipowitz and the Red Bull pipeline
 – Why Bardet’s farewell hit so hard
 – Is Pogacar really holding back?

Plus: Tour de Suisse chaos, unsafe sprint finales, and that drum trophy.

Fresh off her Tour of Britain Women victory, Ally Wollaston of FDJ-Suez joins the Domestique Hot Seat to talk through a chaotic, emotional week on British roads.

We discuss:
 – How she sealed the GC with seconds to spare
 – Balancing road and track racing without burning out
 – Moving from AG Insurance to FDJ-Suez
 – Racing from the heart (and never solo!)
 – Her ambitions for the Tour de France Femmes and the Worlds
 – Why team bonding is the foundation of success
 – Her role in The Cyclists’ Alliance and the fight for safer, more visible women’s racing<...

The Critérium du Dauphiné has never looked this loaded. In this week’s Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram, Ethan and Joe break down what’s to come as the holy trinity of Grand Tour contenders — Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel — face off just weeks before the Tour de France.

We talk time trials, stage 7 carnage, Van der Poel’s surprising return, Bardet’s final dance, and whether riders like Jorgenson or Martínez can sneak onto the podium.
Buckle up. This is no dress rehearsal.

In the debut episode of The Domestique Hotseat, we sit down with Israel–Premier Tech’s Nick Schultz — fresh off one of the hardest Grand Tours of his career. From brutal Giro transfers to racing through injury, Nick opens up about the grind, the mental battles, and what keeps him going.

We talk:

No fluff, no media training — just honest insight from one of the most res...

The peloton has crossed the line in Rome, and Simon Yates is your perhaps unexpected 2025 Giro d’Italia champion, but what a journey it’s been. In this special episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram, Ethan, and Joe are joined by pro cyclist Cyrus Monk to unpack three weeks of racing, controversy, and comebacks.

From Del Toro’s resilience and Carapaz’s aggression to Stage 20’s unforgettable fireworks, the team debates the smartest vs. the strongest, insider insights on wildcard teams, team tactics, and the sheer beauty of the Trofeo Senza Fine, and whether parade sprint stages sti...

In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, hosts Bram and Ethan discuss the latest developments in the Giro d'Italia, including standout performances, team strategies, and the implications of recent events on the race.

They analyze the challenges faced by riders like Primož Roglič and Juan Yuso, while highlighting the rising star Del Toro. As the Giro approaches its final stages, predictions and insights into the dynamics of the race are shared.

From Albania to the white roads of Tuscany, week one of the Giro d’Italia has already delivered a Grand Tour’s worth of drama and we’re only nine stages in.

Bram, Ethan, and Joe dive into the highs, lows, and gravel of the opening week:
Mads Pedersen’s dominance, the brutal crashes that sidelined GC contenders like Landa and Hindley. Juan Ayuso’s early statement and Luke Plapp’s heroic solo win. The return of Wout van Aert and the emergence of Isaac del Toro in pink

Plus: we debate relegations, team dynamics at...

 The Giro is here, and we’re diving deep. Bram, Ethan, and new co-host Joe preview the route, the contenders, the wildcards, and the drama to come. From Roglič vs Ayuso to wild sprint picks and KOM outsiders — it’s your full (but fun) guide to the first Grand Tour of the season.