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Draft the Ride: A Fantasy Cycling Podcast

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Tiago Cordeiro goes solo (no domestiques here) to break down professional cycling through the lens of fantasy leagues, team selection and real race analysis. From the biggest men’s Classics and Monuments to one-week stage races and the Grand Tours of Italy, France and Spain, plus women’s Grand Tours and Monuments, this podcast covers cycling where it actually matters. Relaxed, opinionated and fantasy-friendly, Draft the Ride is where cycling fans talk tactics, debate riders and figure out who’s worth picking before the flag drops. If you love pro cycling, fantasy cycling leagues and a bit of p...

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Early Season Madness: Breakouts, Surprises & Remco Watch 13.02.2026 15:29

Tiago dives into the chaos of the early cycling season, recapping standout wins, surprise results, and what’s shaping up with Remco Evenepoel. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming races, fantasy insights, and relaxed analysis that sparks debate and discussion. Blending real-world race analysis with fantasy cycling strategy, the episode covers riders to watch, stage favorites, budget decisions, and h...

Tour Down Under: Lessons Learned 29.01.2026 18:53

In this episode of Draft the Ride , Tiago recaps the Tour Down Under, breaking down key moments, standout performances, and the biggest takeaways from the first WorldTour race of the season. The episode also looks ahead with a short preview of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the AlUla Tour, highlighting what to expect and which riders to watch next. Blending real-world race analysis with...

Tour Down Under Preview: Where to Spend Your Fantasy Budget 15.01.2026 20:20

In this episode, Tiago previews the Tour Down Under with a full stage-by-stage breakdown of the season’s first WorldTour race. He dives into the race route, highlighting key general classification battles, sprint opportunities and decisive moments like Corkscrew Road and the iconic Willunga Hill. Blending real-world race analysis with fantasy cycling strategy, the episode covers riders to watch, s...

Transfers, Breakouts & What’s Next 12.01.2026 13:55

Tiago goes solo to launch Draft the Ride, setting the tone for the podcast while breaking down the biggest talking points of the offseason. From the best transfer and top domestique to a sneaky under-the-radar move, next season’s breakout rider, and the team to watch, this episode kicks things off with a fantasy-friendly take on pro cycling. Relaxed, opinionated, and focused on what actually matte...