Episode 95 of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast….. here's what's happening:

* Giro D'Italia Update: The Tadej Pogacar show

* Johnathan Narvaez was happy Tadej went too late

* Whatever you do, don’t stand between Pog and his pasta

* Do the riders need a bike computer to win?

* The first "sprinters stage," prompted a humorous backlash on social media

* Pogacar's late attack in Stage 3 stirred some controversy, with journalists and fans deeming it "unnecessary."

* Thymen Arensman's father stirs up Twitter, what would Father Michael do?

* Belinda McLoed has graced us with "The Hot Mess Map" for this year's Giro, celebrating #tourgran.

* The Wheelhouse is participating in the 8NationsVuelta, currently tied for third place! Can we rejig our team?

* Women’s Vuelta * Demi Vollering claims victory at this year's event.

* The riders' union has introduced a "puddle zone" for the riders

* Updates from the Aussie Cup

* The peloton is often heard expressing contentment with phrases like "I'm so happy" and "It’s really nice." We discuss how their multilingual abilities help, and we might just sprinkle in some Aussie slang to spice up their descriptions.

* Kate now has a street named after her

* Declan Tresize makes a splash at Ronde van Overijssel, showcasing formidable skills and earning well*deserved kudos.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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