Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

In the latest edition of Off the Back, the podcast from Cycling Weekly, Aaron Borrill takes us through all the tech he spotted at the Tour de France. From Remco Evenepoel's gold chain to 3D printed parts and at least one bike that could do with shaving some weight. Every year, before the start of the Tour de France, tech journalists descend on team hotels hoping to get up close and personal with t...

Join Adam Becket, Simon Richardson and Pat Kinsella as we run through the route and the contenders for the 113th Tour de France, which begins tomorrow, Saturday 4 July. With non-stop action from Barcelona to Paris, via the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura and Alps, this is a Tour not to miss – but can anyone beat Tadej Pogačar? Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j...

In this Off the Back episode, commentator and this year's Tour de France highlights presenter Rebecca Charlton discusses her cancer diagnosis, treatment, and how cycling became her escape throughout. You can read the article here , which also contains advice from former consultant breast surgeon and cancer survivor Liz O’Riordan, as well as pointers on who to speak to if this story has affected yo...

In this episode, digital editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan speaks to Ro Marshall, aka British Adventure Mum, about her upcoming 1,000 mile ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the Genesis Croix de Fer she’ll be riding, and how she’ll keep her two children amused along the way.  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://...

In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Adam and Aaron are joined by special guest Jamie to chat about the bike spotting he did at the Tour Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes, or the Dauphiné, if you prefer the old name.  First, though, there’s some chat about an exciting end to the Giro d’Italia Women, which saw victory for Demi Vollering after a final stage turnaround. There’...

In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Rook, and Andy dive into an exciting week in the cycling world.  Jonas Vingegaard quite handily won the Giro d'Italia, earning a rare place in cycling history as one of just 8 male cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours while teammate Sepp Kuss Earned this trifecta by winning a stage in all three tours, and delivered a ve...

nowhere, USA, for Unbound Gravel, the world’s premier gravel race. In this episode, Rook, Andy and Meg explore the course challenges, tech breakthroughs, and inspiring stories behind this event.  Take, for example, 93-year-old Fred Schmid, who’s taking on Unbound yet again. Or an ultra-endurance athlete Heather Jackson who’s aiming to defend her XL title just weeks after completing the 250-mi...

In this week’s episode of Off the Back, Rook, Adam and Pat unpack the chaos unfolding at the Giro d’Italia — brutal weather, huge crashes and controversial fan behaviour. They also dive into Specialized’s leaked bikes, Lynskey filing for bankruptcy, why free cycling coverage matters more than ever, the top speed of e-bikes, and the surprising reader debate around handlebar mirrors, Varia lights an...

This week’s episode is all about the latest tech news from the cycling world. 🚴‍♂️ The industry gathered in California this April, and two topics dominated the conversation: 32” wheels and X-Lab. Why are all the tyre brands offering a wheel size for which there are so few bikes?  Chinese manufacturer X-Labs is shaking up the market with top-spec products at a fraction of the price compared t...

This week’s episode is all about the Giro d’Italia, which starts on Friday in Bulgaria. We discuss the route, the contenders, and give our predictions for the first Grand Tour of the year. Listen, and you’ll discover why it’s not all just about Jonas Vingegaard, the stages that you have to watch, and just how many corners there are in the time trial.  Follow this link to take our reader surve...

In this week’s episode we kick off by talking about getting a bit of UK sunshine and the the former pro riders who ran the marathon. For the main part of the show we talked about Ineos's new sponsors, including Netcompany, then the Open WI.DE bike with clearance for 66mm tyres and standards a bit more generally, before chatting about the Tour of the Alps and Liege Bastogne Liege. Our Reader Debate...

In this week’s episode we talk about the Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ news for next year, and Tom Pidcock being back racing already. Then we chat about our biggest stories of the week, which included a banned track cycling bike, the story of Frankie Hall, and then the tale of the Polish bike thief who ended up in a race. We finish, as ever, with our heroes and villains. #cycling Subscribe to...

In this week’s episode we head straight into a Paris-Roubaix debrief, talking through the epic races and wins for Franziska Koch and Wout van Aert, as well as what makes it such a brilliant race. We talk about all the exciting tech from the ground, and also the big controversy over TV coverage of the women’s race Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode we head straight into a Tour of Flanders debrief, talking through the epic races and wins for Demi Vollering and Tadej Pogačar, as well as what makes it such a great race. Meg talks us through why cycling is good for brain as well as physical health, and we have a brief chat about the bombshell that was Remco Evenepoel riding Flanders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week, we talk about the weekend of Classics racing, especially the chaos at the E3 Saxo Classic, before talking about Jonas Vingegaard’s return to form. We then touch on Tom Pidcock’s crash at the Volta a Catalunya, the record VO2 max holder, and the things holding the bike industry back. We then touch on what cycling needs to do to be safer before finishing with our heroes and villains. Oh,...

Welcome back to Off the Back, a Cycling Weekly podcast. In Episode 9, Rook is joined by Tom and Adam to break down a huge weekend of racing in Italy, where Tadej Pogacar finally claimed his long-awaited Monument at Milan-San Remo and Lotte Kopecky added a fourth Monument to her palmares.  We also dive into: the reaction to Debora Silvestri’s horrific crash, the confusion around British Cyclin...

Welcome back to Off the Back, the Cycling Weekly podcast! In episode eight, Adam is joined by Meg and Aaron to break down the biggest stories from the cycling world this week — from pro racing headlines to tech controversies and viral moments. This week’s episode includes a discussion of Jonas Vingegaard’s fashion faux pas, Shimano’s $11.5 million penalty, a shocking bike-theft story, and whether...

We unpack Tadej Pogačar’s dominant 78km solo attack—an all-time ride that some fans still called “boring” compared to the nail-biting women’s race. Plus, we talk new bike launches, including the long-awaited Cannondale CAAD14, and Lael Wilcox’s time-saving buzz cut for her upcoming Around-the-World record attempt.  #stradebianche #tadejpogacar  Find us here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com In...

In this episode, our female voices share their perspectives on how women’s cycling has evolved since the last time they pinned on race numbers. We dive into the good, the challenges, and what it’s like to work as a woman in the cycling industry today. The conversation also explores the realities of raising the next generation of bike racers and how the sport continues to grow for young riders. #wo...

In this episode, we talk about Tom’s time at the British National Track Championships and hear about the two new Cannondale bikes from Andy. Adam chats about the new generation of generational talents, before we find out about the older riders in the peloton. There’s also time for a discussion about tyre levers and hookless rims before we get onto our heroes and villains. #pogacar #seixas #cannond...

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from some wildly anti-bike “road safety” laws to Tadej Pogačar’s leaked power data. We also unpack Jim Ratcliffe’s eyebrow-raising comments, react to news of a new Lance Armstrong Hollywood film, and debate the age-old question: should cyclists make way for cars when they’re holding up traffic? #pogacar #lancearmstrong #bikeettiquette Find us here:...

In this episode, we dive into the emerging airbag technology that’s being tested by WorldTour teams, Gavaa’s bankruptcy, 2026 new bike releases, and debate whether WorldTour race bikes should be sold to average riders or if there are better bike models most of us ought to be riding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the European track championships and the ideal conditions that have led to so many new world records. We also discuss Tadej Pogacar’s new hairdo, Phil Gaimon’s Mauna Kea KOM, Salsa’s wild new full-suspension gravel e-bike and sports neutrality amid global unrest.  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymag... Ti...

In this episode, we dive into Jonas Vingegaard’s crash after being spooked by a fan riding behind him, Life Time’s drop-bar ban in mountain bike racing, the risks of treating young riders like robots, and one amateur chasing a 450-watt FTP. Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymag... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://...