4 THE LOVE OF POG

The third episode of The Brothers Spin - a spin-off show from 4 THE LOVE OF POG - sees brothers Matthew and Lawrence continuing the cycling chat - this time while actually riding their bikes, or does it....? They get stuck into the big issues so far in this year's Tour de France - Pog's hair and those awful TT helmets. Lawrence brings us his 'review' of the London Nocturne, and they return (yet ag...

After banging on about World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about the racing (and peeing) at the 2026 Giro d'Italia. Matthew 'reviews' the new Lime Bike and Steve ponders buying a Brompton (probably) through the Cycle to Work scheme. There's no 'Thought for Tadej' this time. And EF Education First's Giro kit gets the Kit Crit/Crush treatment. Get in to...

After celebrating Sebastian Sawe's incredible 1.59.30 world record at the London Marathon with their own record for a 4TLOP episode intro, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the other Ardennes Classics. They also talk about mountain biking and cycling infrastructure in South Korea. There's the usual 'Thought for Tadej'. And they all reveal just how many used in...

After passing brief judgement on the Hungarian election result, and in what many might consider a lacklustre performance [sorry], Matthew, Lawrence, Andy, and Steve talk mostly about Wout van Aert's win in the sensational 2026 edition of Paris-Roubaix. They also bang on a bit about some other races and riders too, including Pog at Flanders, obvs. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at t...

After going on a bit about whether or not Donald Trump is Bored of Peace, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about the amazing battle between Pog and Pidders at Milan Sanremo. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road'. 'Thought for Tadej' is about whether he will return to MSR for 2027. It's the turn of Team Polti Visit Malta to get the Kit Crit/Crush treat...

After going on a bit about Nottingham Forest's relegation battle, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy talk mostly about some of the races in professional cycling's 'opening weekend'. They also talk about 'London's lost bikes', there's an update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road', and Andy reveals he has many (other) cycling friends. 'Thought for Tadej' is a look ahead to Strade Bianchi. It'...

After going on about how to improve the sport of curling, Matthew, Lawrence and Steve talk mostly about whether cyclocross should be included in the Winter Olympics. They also talk about British Cycling, the NHS and the Tour de France coming back to the UK in 2027, and 'cycling on TV' being moved yet again. 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's new haircut and his 'crypto-connection'. It's the tu...

After banging on about what they did at Christmas and New Year (Brazil, broken bones, and botched flights), Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Simon Yates' sudden (and surprise?) retirement from professional cycling, Sustrans' relaunch as the Wheel, Walk Cycling Trust, and Oscar Onley's big bucks move to INEOS. And returning after a long lay-off, it's the turn of INEOS in Kit Crit/Crus...

When they eventually stop reminiscing about 1970s and '80s TV shows and bikes, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Lawrence's 'Brief Encounter' moment with cycling's Matt Stephens! They also talk about the 'return(?) of Ineos' and the TTT changes for next year's Tour de France. And this episode's 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's 2026 race programme. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

For this celebratory 50th episode, the podcast is as rambling and random as ever. When they eventually get going, Matthew, Lawrence, Steve, and Andy talk mostly about the Strava vs Garmin 'controversy'. They also talk about hill climbing: Ned Boulting's 'Mur de Ned'; Pog being beaten by an amateur at the Pogi Challenge, and Steve's gold medal revelation! 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog crushi...

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Pog's dominance at both the World and European Championships. Away from the professional peloton they also talk policy - with Matthew giving an update on the eagerly anticipated 'cycling route at the end of his road'. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy (he's back!) talk mostly about Tom Pidcock's brilliant performance at La Vuelta and the unconventional and endearing podium celebration that followed. They also chat about Pog's chances of winning a second rainbow jersey at the World Championships in Rwanda, and whinge about the lack of a senior women's GB team. Oh, in a cheeky twist, Andy tries to sell...

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve take on far too many topics: the latest developments in La Vuelta, the first stage of the Tour of Britain, and Fred Wright's move to Q36.5. Plus, Lawrence fails again to deliver his Tour de France Femmes dispatch, there's a bit of Pog chat in the resurrected feature 'Though for Tadej', and Matthew both cheers and jeers about the stretch of the new Cycl...

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about their top 4 (ish) thoughts about this year's Tour de France. At around 15 minutes, Lawrence's audio vanishes, so after that it gets a bit weird. Still, it just about hangs together. We think. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about time-trialing at this year’s Tour de France - with Steve sharing a surprising confession about his own time-trialing exploits! They also chat about Quinn Simmons’ unforgettable hair-do and Pog (so far) at the Tour. And they get a little bit critical about Lime Bike’s new ‘Respect the Red’ campaign, through which Steve reveals - in ano...

In this episode, when they finally get going, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Stages 1-3 of this year's Tour de France, including yellow cards, crashes, the TV coverage, Pog (obvs), and Mathieu van der Poel's plane! Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com

The second episode of The Brothers Spin - a spin-off show from 4 THE LOVE OF POG - sees brothers Matthew and Lawrence continuing the cycling chat - this time while actually riding their bikes, or does it....? Matthew and Lawrence take a 'spin' down the A2 into Kent on a muggy Monday night for an 'Italian tune-up'. Matthew gets all confessional about his driving ban, Lawrence 'reviews' the Brompton...

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and (a warm welcome to) Steve discuss Pog's dominance in the Criterium de Dauphine (aka, 'The Dauphinoise'). They also talk about (frankly, quite fanciful) ideas for kit changes in the peloton, Dave Brailsford's rumoured return and - for only the second time ever - Mountain Biking! Oh, and Steve's chainsaw... Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com

In this mercifully shortish episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about Simon Yates’ improbable win in the Giro d’Italia and continue to moan about the cost of watching cycling on TV in the UK. Plus, Matthew shares new entries in his ever-growing list of alternative race names, while Lawrence continues his quest for bike number three, when deep down, he knows he should just buy a Brompton. Get in tou...

In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about a recent High Court ruling that found Lambeth Council’s implementation of an LTN in West Dulwich unlawful, after it failed to consider a comprehensive dossier from local residents outlining potential negative impacts. Oh, and a little bit about Pog's awesomeness in the Ardennes Classics, the Giro's Albanian adventure, 'renaming races', and a very im...

In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about the battle between Pog and Pol at Paris-Roubaix. They also talk about some of the other races Pog has been winning, and nearly winning, since the last time they could be bothered to speak into microphones mostly about cycling, though Matthew hadn't sorted his out properly, so he sounds a bit crap. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.co...

The first (and quite possibly the last) episode of The Brothers Spin, a spin-off from 4 THE LOVE OF POG, sees brothers Matthew and Lawrence continuing the cycling chat - this time while actually riding their bikes. In this episode - after arguing about the concept for the entire show - they talk mostly about the possibility of Britain hosting the Tour de France 2027 Grand Depart, and about the App...

In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about Mathieu van der Poel's dominance in the Cyclocross World Championships and Tom Pidcock's flying start at Q36.5. And they have a right old moan about how it's going to become a lot more expensive to watch live cycling on TV in the UK. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com

In this special and mini episode of the podcast, Lawrence 'reports' from the Cyclocross British Championships 2025. He also eats some chips. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com

In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, Andy and Stu talk about Tom Pidcock's shock(ish) move from INEOS to Q36.5. They also chat about Remco getting 'doored', how e-bikes are more important than electric vehicles for decarbonisation, and what they want from 'Cycling Santa' this Christmas. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog 4theloveofpog@gmail.com