Podcast: Previewing Il Lombardia, takeaways from Oz Trails

Welcome to the VeloNews cycling podcast, where we discuss the latest trends, news, and controversies in the world of cycling.

With Il Lombardia approaching, it’s a great time for the VeloNews podcast to take a closer look at the final monument of the season. There’s plenty to discuss: Newly crowned world champion Alejandro Valverde is hungry for his first win in the rainbow stripes, and riders like Thibaut Pinot and Mike Woods are eager to put their late-season form to good use. We pick a few favorites for Saturday’s race.

Plus, news director Spencer Powlison reports on his experience at the Oz Trails Off-Road. The final event in the Epic Rides series offered some great racing — and one heck of a prize purse — over the weekend.

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All that and more on the latest episode of the VeloNews podcast.

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