Velo Podcast

On this week's podcast we catch up with the Major Taylor Iron Riders club to discuss the club's game plan for bringing new cyclists into the sport.

Tadej Pogačar upended the GC to win the 2020 Tour de France, and we cover the historical significance of the win on this episode of The VeloNews Podcast.

On this episode of The VeloNews Podcast Jens Voigt breaks down the breakaways from stages 18 and 19 of the Tour de France. Then, can Ineos Grenadiers save it's Tour? We hear from American Sepp Kuss. And French journalist Pierre Carrey discusses how French fans are viewing the 2020 race.

Jens Voigt breaks down the GC battle on the Col de la Loze, including the tricky tactics of Primož Roglič and Sepp Kuss. Then, Sepp Kuss files a dispatch from his debut Tour. And finally, James Startt and Andrew Hood take us on the ground at the Tour.

Jens Voigt breaks down Egan Bernal's disaster on the Grand Colombier, and traces the roots of Ineos Grenadiers' Tour de France setback. Then, Toms Skujins takes us inside the race, and Andrew Hood and James Startt report from France.

Tejay van Garderen takes us inside the bizarre 2020 Tour de France; Jens Voigt's take on Peter Sagan's winless Tour and Primož Roglič's missed opportunity in the Pyrenees; A look at the Tour's COVID-19 testing on Monday.

On today's episode we break down the thrilling GC action from the Pyrenees, and hear from Neilson Powless about his two long breakaways in the mountains.

On today's episode we analyze Team Ineos Greandiers' crosswind trap into Lavaur. Then, we discuss Wout van Aert's stunning season, and what it means for his future in pro cycling. Then, American Brent Bookwalter offers his analysis on the stress of the Tour de France's opening week.

Jens Voigt has strong opinions on Ineos Grenadiers and Peter Sagan. Neilson Powless discusses his early memories of the Tour de France. Andrew Hood and James Startt take us inside a Tour climb with no fans.

Jens Voigt joins the VeloNews Podcast as a co-host for the Tour de France and offers his perspective on Julian Alaphilippe's GC chances, Geraint Thomas's Tour omission, and the role of the peloton's 'patron.' Then, Andrew Hood and James Startt have a dispatch from Nice.

On this week's podcast we analyze Team Ineos Grenadiers' decision to leave Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas at home during the 2020 Tour de France. Also, we complete our analysis of the race's top contenders for yellow.

This week Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal drops by to talk Tour de France and the U.S. bike boom. Then, Matteo Jorgenson recounts his big ride at Milano-Sanremo.

On this week's episode we analyze the action from Strade Bianche, break down the Tour's 11th through 21st stages, and hear from American Leah Thomas about her wild race in Tuscany.

Andrew Hood examines COVID-19 safety protocols at the Vuelta a Burgos and interviews Sepp Kuss. We analyze every inch of the Tour de France's first 10 stages. And Tayler Wiles takes us inside her return to racing and women's cycling's COVID-19 protocols.

In our first of six Tour de France preview episodes we examine the 2020 TDF route. Then, top junior Zoe Ta-Perez joins the show.

Chris Froome is leaving Team Ineos for Israel Start-Up Nation, and we have opinions on the transfer. Plus, Magnus Sheffield talks U.S. junior devo in the age of COVID-19.

We discuss the Dirty Kanza's decision to change its name.

We interview Andrew Willis, founder of Austin's Driveway Series, about his decision to return to racing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week we hear from Dr. Marlon Moncrieffe of the University of Brighton, who has studied and written about the exclusion of Black cyclists during Great Britain's Olympic dominance.

Five members of the Major Taylor Iron Riders club discuss cycling's hurdles with racism and diversity, and explain how their club succeeds with African American, Asian, and Latino riders.

On this week's episode we examine simmering plans for the Tour de France, including the prospect of limited media at the race. Then, we speak to Andy van Bergen, the founder of Everesting.

In this week's episode we discuss Chris Froome's potential departure from Team Ineos. We also hear from Keegan Swenson about his Everesting record.

Jumbo-Visma manager Richard Plugge believes pro races should operate with as few people as possible, and that means limiting journalists, team staff, and even spectators.

On this week's podcast we discuss the UCI's tentative plan to bring racing back in the summer and fall.

How are pro cyclists adapting their daily lives during the coronavirus shutdown? We take a deep dive into our Day in the life series and then hear from Olympian Catharine Pendrel.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we analyze the Tour de France's September date and examine pro cycling's proposed 2020 schedule.

WorldTour veteran Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio explains why she's embraced Zwift riding during the coronavirus shutdown.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we examine Paris-Roubaix editions from 2014, 2016, and 2019.

On this week's episode we rewatch three editions of the Tour of Flanders and take a deep dive into the strategy, winners, and storylines behind each win.

On this week's episode we discuss The Mid South's decision to continue amid the coronavirus pandemic. We also speak to race winner Hannah Finchamp.

In this week's episode we check in with Andrew Hood and James Startt to see what daily life is like in Spain and France amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this week's podcast we take you inside Paris-Nice's fan blockade, discuss COVID-19's impact on global cycling, and discuss the Monuments of Gravel project.

On this week's episode we speak with editor Jim Cotton who was on the ground at the UAE Tour and underwent four days of quarantine due to coronavirus.

Nairo Quintana is turning heads with his new French team, Arkéa-Samsic. Plus, how did the Beti Bike Bash save itself from cancellation?

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we discuss the Tour Colombia 2.1 with reporter Rebecca Reza. Then, we sit down with Ian Boswell to talk about his retirement from professional road racing.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we check in with Ironman racer Cameron Wurf who has rejoined the WorldTour with Team Ineos. Before that, we discuss the CADF report on Astana.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, the guys debate whether or not the Tour Down Under should shake up its traditional format. Plus, interviews with Larry Warbasse and James Piccoli.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast, Andrew Hood checks in from Deceuninck-Quick Step's camp on his way to the Tour Down Under. Plus, we welcome new VeloNews Senior Editor Betsy Welch.

Alex Howes joins us for the final VeloNews Podcast of 2019 to talk Dirty Kanza, USPro, and his ambitions for next season.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we catch up with Katie Compton and discuss her streak of winning 15 U.S. national cyclocross titles. Compton also discusses the wider dynamics at play in international cyclocross.

On this episode of The VeloNews Podcast, Andrew Hood and Fred Dreier examine the 2019 VeloNews Awards, as well as the Stories of the Decade.

Rebecca Fahringer comes on the podcast to discuss her successful North American CX campaign, and explains why cyclocross is the perfect point of entry for women into cycling.

We discuss Peter Stetina's decision to race gravel instead of WorldTour road; plus, writer Patrick Redford talks about covering cycling for Deadspin.

On this week's VN Podcast, Annemiek van Vleuten discusses her world championship win. Plus, we contrast the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia routes.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we discuss Greg LeMond's proposed Congressional Gold Medal. Plus, we check in with Lea Davison to talk the Olympics and her career in cycling.

On this week's episode, the guys break down Bauke Mollema's career-defining win at Il Lombardia.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we speak with Megan Jastrab, who recently won the junior women's road race world title in Yorkshire. Jastrab now has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

On this week's episode we break down all of the action from the Yorkshire road races, including USA Cycling's success in the junior races. Also, we analyze Mads Pedersen and Annemiek van Vleuten's big wins, and hear from Quinn Simmons, America's latest junior men's world champion.

On this week's podcast we discuss Chloé Dygert Owen's championship ride. Then, we hear from Marianne Vos, and discuss Peter Sagan vs. Mathieu van der Poel.

Why this year's Vuelta a España was a race of the past, present, and future. Plus, Maghalie Rochette takes us inside her cyclocross World Cup win.

We catch up with Kate Courtney to discuss her World Cup overall title; plus analysis from the Vuelta a España, Sepp Kuss's thrilling stage win, and pro cycling's young stars.

The Vuelta a España heads into its mountainous second week, and we're left to wonder if Primoz Roglic can hold onto the lead. Plus, Americans Ben King and Kiel Reijnen take us inside the Vuelta.

Christopher Blevins discusses his push for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, plus how he balances pro cycling with his passions for hip hop, creative writing, and working with at-risk youth.

This bonus episode of The VeloNews Podcast is sponsored by MetPro, a concierge nutrition, fitness and lifestyle coaching company that uses Metabolic Profiling to analyze your metabolism and provide an individualized approach to obtaining your goals. 

Mountain biker Erin Huck drops by to discuss her pathway to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, plus the impact that Kate Courtney's meteoric rise has had on U.S. mountain biking.

In this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we speak to Team EF Education First CEO Jonathan Vaughters about his new book: 'One-Way Ticket: Nine Lives on Two Wheels.'

The Tour de France will be decided in the Alps. On this week's episode we devise a battle plan for Thibaut Pinot to try and win the race on the race's final three mountain stages.

We talk with Jonathan Brown about his 2018 U.S. Pro win, and discuss whether Egan Bernal is the new frontrunner to win the Tour de France

What does June racing tell us about July? And, Richie Porte discusses his various Tour de France setbacks

Dirty Kanza winner Colin Strickland talks about his race; Spencer recounts his Dirty Kanza; the Giro's chaotic final week

The Giro d'Italia roars into its final week with plenty of action. Plus, we talk Dirty Kanza with gravel racer Colin Strickland

On this week's The VeloNews Podcast, Fred and Andy discuss the Giro d'Italia and Tour of California. Plus, interviews with Brent Bookwalter and Lindsay Goldman

Sepp Kuss and Kasia Niewiadoma stop by on this week's VeloNews Podcast

Kate Courtney explains how Thomas Frischknecht and her new team are helping her develop, we recap the classics, and bid farewell to longtime host Spencer Powlison.

Van der Poel wows at Amstel. Niewiadoma breaks through with patient tactics and a blistering acceleration. We break down the action and hear from Annemiek van Vleuten.

We wrap up our coverage of the cobbled classics with a podcast from the finish of Paris-Roubaix where Gilbert earned yet another monument classic win.

This Sunday the pro peloton takes on the infamous "Hell of the North." This episode is a full preview of Paris-Roubaix with insight from former winner Dirk Demol.

We visit the USA Cycling junior development program headquarters in Sittard, Netherlands to see how the next generation of cycling stars learns the craft of cycling.

The three-time world champion Peter Sagan talks about how Tour of Flanders was raced and why his form is still lagging behind.

Our coverage from Flanders continues with an in-depth look at an unpredictable day of racing at Dwars door Vlaanderen. We hear from winner Ellen van Dijk.

We break down all of the action from Gent-Wevelgem, where Alexander Kristoff stunned the favorites in a windy sprint finish.

We are on the ground at the classics with full analysis and opinion about E3 Harelbeke, which kicks off a two-week stretch of action.

Every few years, we see a pro cyclist string together a stunning run of victories. The year is 2019, and the rider is Julian Alaphilippe. What's next?

A fabulously wealthy British knight swoops in to save Team Sky. We discuss. Plus Caleb Ewan talks about Milano-Sanremo, and we predict winners for "La Primavera."

Kelly Catlin may be known for her Olympic silver medal and world championships, but her life was far richer and more complex than just cycling.

Have you always wondered why major cycling races are held in the Middle East? We explain. Plus, analysis of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and more.

We are approaching one of the most exciting times of the cycling season — spring classics. Here is what to expect on opening weekend in Belgium.

Without a major sponsor for 2019, Red Hook Crit organizer decides to take the year off, rather than decreasing the event's scale.

Once the largest chain of bike shops in the U.S., Performance will close all its stores by early March. Plus, we discuss the U.S. Olympic MTB team prospects.

We speak with the reigning Tour champion about his new book, which tells the story of his unexpected Tour de France victory.