Episodes

  • Bas Tietema on targeting the Tour de France

    Bas Tietema on targeting the Tour de France
    Jan 10 2025
    Matt Stephens chats to Bas Tietema about his incredible journey from promising young pro cyclist with a podium at Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, to falling out of love with racing, only to fall back in love with cycling as a fan. While following the tour de france from his tent at the roadside, Bas made some amazing YouTube content with friends and got the motivation to start racing again This inspired him to start his own racing team which became Unibet Tietema Rockets, racing at Pro Tour level. Bas’ story is unique and inspirational, and it feels like this young entrepreneur is just starting his journey. But can the Rockets make it all the way to the Tour de France? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Robbie McEwen on his controversial rider safety opinion

    Robbie McEwen on his controversial rider safety opinion
    Dec 20 2024
    Matt Stephens chats to Robbie McEwen about his highlights of the 2024 season, and whether Tadej Pogacar can be beaten in 2025. The Australian fast man sprinted to his fair share of victories over his illustrious career; none more memorable than his first grand tour stage win in 1999, which came at the Champs Elysees - a story he retells with humorous detail. On the topic of rider safety raised by Christian Prudhomme recently, McEwen’s not shy of expressing his controversial opinions, and offers sage advice that some riders won’t want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Oscar Onley on the importance of consistency at World Tour level

    Oscar Onley on the importance of consistency at World Tour level
    Dec 6 2024
    Matt Stephens chats to DSM-Firmenich PostNL rider Oscar Onley about his sharp rise to the top step of the World Tour podium. The young Scottish rider had a setback at the 2023 Vuelta Espana, but could focus solely on his recovery thanks to the faith his team showed in him by offering him a long contract. He has since gone on to race a fantastic season in 2024, including a stage win at the Tour Down Under, and helping teammate Roman Bardet to win stage one of the Tour de France. In the Kelso quiz, Matt awards a Rugby-related bonus point - but you’ll have to listen to find out why! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Joe Blackmore on stepping up a level and never looking back

    Joe Blackmore on stepping up a level and never looking back
    Nov 22 2024
    Matt Stephens discusses a trailblazing first season at pro level for Joseph Blackmore, which saw him jump up a level from Conti Tour to Pro Tour for Israel Premier-Tech. He had a string of fantastic results along the way, including the general classification and points jersey at the tour de l’Avenir, he also won the tour of Rwanda, tour of Taiwan and the Circuit des Ardennes, and the U23 Liège–Bastogne–Liège! He really can do it all - so it’s no surprise that he smashed the hometown quiz! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • David Millar on second chances and the role of the bike in his recovery

    David Millar on second chances and the role of the bike in his recovery
    Nov 8 2024
    Matt Stephens chats to David Millar about retirement, maturity and finding solace in the quiet life. The former British national champion won multiple stages and wore the leader's jersey of all three grand tours during his illustrious career. In a candid and honest conversation, David opens up about his recent alcohol problem, and how the bike played a big role in his rehabilitation. Now in a much better place thanks in no small part to the help of his sister Fran, he has fallen in love with the bike again by tackling challenges that scare him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Victor Campenaerts on his switch to Visma Lease a Bike

    Victor Campenaerts on his switch to Visma Lease a Bike
    Oct 22 2024
    Matt Stephens discusses career highlights with Victor Campenaerts, including his UCI Hour Record and that amazing victory on stage 18 of the 2024 Tour de France, which he credits to the joyous psychological boost that came with the birth of his son. Recorded in the off-season, Victor is about to move from Lotto Dstny to Visma Lease a Bike, where he explains his goals for 2025 include helping Jonas Vingegaard beat Tadej Pogacar at the Tour. In the hometown quiz, the Belgian phones a friend in the Antwerp diamond trade and convinces him he’s actually on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - this one is not to be missed folks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Nathan Van Hooydonck on second chances and new beginnings

    Nathan Van Hooydonck on second chances and new beginnings
    Oct 8 2024
    Matt Stephens chats to Nathan Van Hooydonck about the heart attack that changed his life forever, prematurely ending his professional cycling career for Team Jumbo Visma. Having enjoyed a hugely successful career with highlights that include helping Jonas Vingegaard win the Tour de France in 2023, he is now embracing life as a business development manager for Team Visma Lease a Bike. Discussing the importance of treating team members as people, Nathan explains that their philosophy of ‘helping each other win’ extends beyond the peloton and into life itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Tiffany Cromwell on the new challenge of gravel racing

    Tiffany Cromwell on the new challenge of gravel racing
    Sep 24 2024
    Matt Stephens chats to Tiffany Cromwell about her impressive road racing career and her switch to gravel racing in recent years. The Canyon//SRAM pro has some great advice for anyone getting into gravel, and lives by the rule of constantly challenging herself. Having set up events in her homeland of Australia and her partner Valtteri’s homeland of Finland, she’s helping grow the whole gravel scene, emphasising the importance of all the fun stuff around the racing too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins