Velo Podcast

Andrew Hood and Dane Cash have the rundown on the crazy lead-up to the season's big race, as well as its chaotic first stage.

As far as lead-ups to the Tour de France are concerned, 2018 has been one of the craziest.

The podcast takes a closer look at the route of the Tour de France and the many stars hunting results in cycling's biggest race.

We recap nationals and then dive into Tour de France talk, with cycling's main event less than two weeks away

Alex Howes drops by the VeloNews world headquarters to talk Dauphine vs. Suisse, Tour de France, nationals, and more

We discuss the stressful process of securing a spot on a grand tour roster and the UCI's decision to ban an aero gel.

Is Dirty Kanza "cycling's answer to Ironman?" Fred Dreier and Chris Case were out in Eastern Kansas this past weekend to find out.

Rivals crumbled, fans freaked out, and lots of people have opinions about Froome's impressive victory. So let's make sense of it all.

We recap Giro d'Italia stage 19, hear from Froome after the race, and have some takes and analysis about his performance.

We hear from Svein Tuft on how Orica developed from an upstart team into world-beaters, plus MTB and California run-downs.

The Tour of California GC stars go head to head on the road to Lake Tahoe as the Giro arrives at Monte Zoncolan. Hear from Egan Bernal, Tao Geoghegan Hart, Katie Hall, and Chris Froome in the latest episode of the VeloNews podcast.

Dane Cash and Fred Dreier are on the road and covering all of the key stories from the Amgen Tour of California.

The Giro d'Italia is underway! We hear from our reporters in Italy, preview the Tour of California, and talk about bike patents.

The podcast takes a look at the parcours and the contenders for the first grand tour of the season

Armstrong settled with the Feds for $5 million... Did he win? We also discuss the tactics that played out at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

The Recon Ride previews the parcours and the contenders ahead of the spring's final major classic, the capstone of the Ardennes classics, Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

The WorldTour peloton has left the pavé behind, but the classics rage on for another week in the Netherlands and the Ardennes.

The VeloNews podcast talks Ardennes classics on the heels of the Amstel Gold Race, while also touching on domestic racing. With the Joe Martin Stage Race in the books, season Canadian pro weighs in on the North American scene as the Amgen Tour of California looms.

We are on the ground in Roubaix for one final podcast from the cobbled classics, and it's a doozy — Paris-Roubaix!

The Recon Ride takes a deeper dive into the parcours and the list of pre-race favorites for Paris-Roubaix.

Coming to you from the classics heartland of Belgium, we've got ample analysis and opinion on Tour of Flanders.

The Recon Ride talks route and favorites, and hears from Sep Vanmarcke, ahead of the Tour of Flanders.

Go inside the Belgian classics with our team of reporters who are on the ground (er... cobbles) at E3 Harelbeke and Gent-Wevelgem.

How did Vincenzo Nibali pull off that amazing solo victory at Milano-Sanremo? Plus, a look at the growing gravel scene in Oklahoma.

With the season's first monument classic getting underway Saturday in Italy, the VeloNews podcast turns to the Recon Ride for an in-depth race preview

This week's Tirreno-Adriatico race got us thinking: What would Team Sky do without Chris Froome?

Strade Bianche was a muddy masterpiece of bicycle racing — we've got takes on that plus thoughts on the Sky saga and Wiggins.

Astana impressed at the first cobbled race of the season, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. How did young Michael Valgren pull off this big win?

Cobbled classics begin this weekend at Omloop! We look ahead to the start of the classics and recap Oman, Algarve, and more.

They might look like skinny superheroes, but pro cyclists grapple with fear too. That and more on this podcast.

American Ruth Winder talks about her move to the Netherlands to race for Team Sunweb and her Olympic experience in Rio.

We analyze and opine on a tough, muddy world cyclocross championships then ponder why Chris Froome is planning to race this month.

Rainbow jerseys are on the line at cyclocross worlds. Plus, Trek-Segafredo's best week EVER — we talk to Toms Skujins.

American women are flying on the 'cross World Cup scene. Plus we get the scoop on Tour Down Under from Andrew Hood.

We look back on an exciting edition of U.S. cyclocross nationals and look ahead to the 2018 Women's WorldTour.

Richie Porte is always a favorite in grand tours, but his record is actually quite patchy. We debate that and preview CX nationals in Reno.

We examine the key stories to watch in 2018: Sagan vs. Van Avermaet, Froome's Salbutamol scandal, and much more.

Rally Cycling riders hike, ski, play basketball, and bond with teammates new and old at winter training camp in Colorado.

Chris Froome's Vuelta anti-doping test has thrown the 2018 cycling season into limbo. Here's the latest from our experts.

Italian insider Gregor Brown to talk about the key stages, the overall route design, and why the race has shunned trendy short stages.

We talk with NICA executive Austin McInerny and NICA grad Cody Phillips about why high school mountain biking is so successful.

We talk about Chris Froome's expected Giro start and analyze the Americans' strong results in a muddy weekend of European 'cross.

European correspondent Andrew Hood reports from Movistar's recent camp, we wrap up the US Cup-CX series, and more.

It's our first-ever Mail Musette episode! You sent in scads of great cycling questions, and we answered the very best queries.

Phil Gaimon is retired from pro racing, but he's busier — and maybe faster — than ever. He sounds off on dopers, Strava, and more.

The Tour de France unveils its 2018 route. We've got to hand it to ASO for thinking outside the box.

Stephen Hyde talks about his unusual path to the top, the weight of his nationals jersey, and a battle with depression.

Alex Howes explains why Il Lombardia is the hardest race ever, we talk about Nibali's fearless descending, and new segments!

In our second special Interbike podcast, we talk to mountain bikers Geoff Kabush, Sabra Davison, and Josh Tostado.

Jeremy Powers talks about fatherhood, his former protegé Stephen Hyde, and the little Belgium that is Western Massachusetts cyclocross.

We discuss Peter Sagan's historic third worlds win, a Belgian beard ban, and whether Tom Dumoulin can challenge Chris Froome at the Tour.

We're live from Interbike! So, of course, it's time to play some games. We quiz TJ Eisenhart, Alison Tetrick, and the Clif Bar team.

We talk with Nathan Haas about racing against Peter Sagan, his imminent move to Katusha, and the almost-collapse of Cannondale-Drapac.

Did Froome gift Contador the Angliru stage win? Was the Vuelta the best grand tour of 2017? Will Cannondale's riders get educated now?

Andrew Talansky is retiring. We talk more about Cannondale-Drapac's tenuous situation, and argue about the Vuelta.

We talk to Jonathan Vaughters as well as riders Joe Dombrowski and Michael Woods about their troubled Cannondale team.

Just half a week into the the Vuelta and the GC battle is on. Chris Froome and Esteban Chavez fire warning shots; Nibali wins.

Are you considering riding a Haute Route event or another multi-day sportive? We talk to a veteran rider to learn some tips.

On this episode we talk to Mavic mechanic Max Ruphy about what it takes to keep riders running at the Haute Route Pyrenees.

The Haute Route race director explains how he balances famous cols with lesser-known mountains and wrangles 800 volunteers.

The guys tough it out on a rainy ride over Col d'Aspin and talk about the crazy mountainous route on the first-ever Tour de France.

On this episode, we take on the Col du Tourmalet. This famous climb was the first high-mountain ascent included in the Tour.

On day two, we ride the Marie-Blanque and the famous Aubisque, and we remember the story of Miguel Indurain's downfall.

On stage 1, the guys take on the unpronounceable Burdincurucheta and talk about Hamilton's crazy ride over Bagargui in 2003.

Welcome to our special podcast mini-series from the Haute Route Pyrenees. We're in the Basque country before the start.

What do we make of Rally's big win over BMC in Utah? Plus, there's lots to talk (and speculate about) with riders switching teams.

We interview Ned Overend and Tim Johnson to talk about all things dirt — mountain bike racing, gravel, and more.

We wrap up the 2017 Tour by debating the unconventional route, questioning Team Sky's media strategy, and reflecting on La Course.

The last week of the Tour delivered thrills and spills and plenty of drama. It was capped off by Saturday's decisive Marseille time trial.

The Tour de France podium is closer on time than it's ever been this far into the race. Here's what to expect in the final week of racing.

Was Peyragudes the beginning of the end for Froome? Probably not. But we aren't done talking about the UCI jury's bad decisions.

The Tour de France is never dull, as we discuss in this latest episode of the VeloNews Podcast.

Le Tour: GC battle is about to heat up in the mountains, and VeloNews has some insights, along with the latest on Peter Sagan and more ...

The VeloNews crew is on the ground at the Tour de France talking climbers jersey, Lance Armstrong and new rules to keep GCs safe in sprints.

The VeloNews crew is in Liège, Belgium to talk about and with American Taylor Phinney — the new mountains leader at the 2017 Tour de France.

We discuss all the key pre-Tour de France storylines. Plus, a look at new tech in the Tour and a chat with Nate Brown.

We analyze the Tour de France route, argue about the teams, and predict the podium. Plus, an interview with USPro champ Larry Warbasse.

Should we be mad about the HBO movie that spoofs pro cycling? Plus: Key takeaways from Tour de Suisse and new TDF bikes and gear.