Phil Gaimon Cycling Podcast

Today we had a second sprint stage--a chance for redemption for the teams who got caught up in the hectic finale a couple days ago. It also a chance to talk about the persistent heat, and failures of the race to protect the riders, and Remco, who continues to embarrass himself in the press. Thanks to Fitnexa for sponsoring! go.fitnexa.com/yYhufp code PHILSENTME to save an additional $10 Support th...

The Tourmalet never disappoints! Big action that I'll not spoil here, but will of course spoil in the video itself. That's how it works. Thanks to today’s sponsor: https://pandapodium.cc/ Support the show: https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium= Support City of Hope in their fight against cancer: https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/Phil Listen on audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430/...

Today we suffered through our first sprint stage, which didn't go as planned for the organizers or the sprinters... Thanks to Fitnexa for sponsoring! go.fitnexa.com/yYhufp code PHILSENTME to save an additional $10 Support the show: https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium= Support City of Hope in their fight against cancer: https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/Phil Listen on audio: https://www.buz...

A stage that could have been a breakaway or a sprint day on paper turned into an exciting race within the race, with a new yellow jersey awarded and textbook stage win. State Carbon Road: https://www.statebicycle.com/collections/state-bicycle-co-carbon-road-bike Support the show: https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium=  Support City of Hope in their fight against cancer: https://ourhope.cityofh...

Tough stage today with a very exciting finale as the Tour de France enters...France. Thanks to Fitnexa for sponsoring! go.fitnexa.com/yYhufp code PHILSENTME to save an additional $10 Support the show: https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium= Support City of Hope in their fight against cancer: https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/Phil Listen on audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430/ Video: https://...

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Thanks to Fitnexa for sponsoring! go.fitnexa.com/yYhufp code PHILSENTME to save an additional $10 Support the show: https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium= Support City of Hope in their fight against cancer: https://ourhope.cityofhope.org/Phil Listen on audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow Exciting Stage in Barcelona to Start the 2026 Tour de...

I do the main Tour de France podcast solo to speed up editing, so it was fun to have a guest for the preview episode with Tom Danielson. We get into predictions for Tadej, Jonas, and Seixas, teams and their goals going in, rosters, and key stages (that you might not expect).  Tom Danielson on Instagram http://instagram.com/tomdanielson Today’s Sponsor: Thanks to Momentous for partnering with me! G...

The Dauphine is renamed (again) but the Tour Auvergne Rhone-Alpes was full of twists and turns and a great bike race! 

A great Giro d’Italia finished up in Rome. Here’s my commentary, explanations, and analysis Audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430/ My blog (free Substack or patreon) https://substack.com/@philgaimon   / philgaimon  Ride with me at Phil's Fondo in Malibu, CA: https://www.philsfondo.com/ Or my Gravel Event April in Lone Pine, CA: www.whiskeytangofondo.com https://www.statebicycle.co...

The Giro is has officially heated up! Takes on the GC situation (why is Jonas racing so defensively?), leadership questions on Ineos and Trek, and blame game with course safety vs rider recklessness.

Stay up to date on the first stages of the Giro! Laini Ritsch https://www.instagram.com/lainibones?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Sierra Sims https://www.instagram.com/sierra_mountains_?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Since Paul Seixas burst onto the scene, we've been waiting for him to showdown with Tadej and Liege did not disappoint! Listen for a full summary and analysis of the Ardennes classics for men and women.

A little more drama than I'd have preferred today. You want to see a cleaner experience for the leaders, but that's part of the charm at this event and it still came down to the right leaders. Analysis of the men and women today. Phil's Cookie Fondo Built by Matt Construction www.philsfondo.com Oct 24-25 whiskeytangofondo.com April 25-26 Roubaix from Draft Animals: https://substack....

Some surprises and some not-no-surprised, but a great edition of a classic race, with Tadej, MVDP, Wout, Remco, Mads Pedersen, Demi Vollering, Puck Pieterse, and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot all putting on a good show in Belgium. www.whiskeytangofondo.com https://patreon.com/PhilGaimon?utm_medium= 

Full update on the latest races and cycling news, with focus on Gent Wevelgem/In Flanders Fields but we can't neglect E3 Saxo Harelbeke and Volta Catalunya. Some news from Strava, as well as the background and latest on a SoCal road rage story that we'll have to continue following. My blog: https://substack.com/@philgaimon  This video audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2203430  Ge...

We've had lots of interactions over the years between fans and pro riders (to varying degrees of disaster), from training rides, to during races, to hotels in the middle of the night. As a rider, a fan, and a resident of Los Angeles where I've seen a lot of celebrity interactions I've seen and been on all sides of this, and thought it would be worthwhile to discuss where the line is...

Thank you to Factor Meals! Use my code https://factor.yt.link/ZhFPUEt for 50% of your first box + Free Daily Greens! T&C apply. The classics have begun! This is great race because it can be won by any kind of rider (climber, sprinter, late attacks). This year did not disappoint! One of my favorite editions with amazing performances and a great nailbiter finish. Blog: https://substack.com/@phil...

Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring!  |  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/PHILGAIMON Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Pro cycling puts on TWO simultaneous stage races this time of year and it's very confusing, but the races are fun, some riders getting their big chance, and stars doing star shit while they prepare for bigger goals.

E-Bikes have become a controversial topic among cyclists, parents, and lawmakers. Bike Legal asked me to get everyone up to speed. (Get it? Sorry)  Latest news on E-Bike regulations: https://www.bikelegalfirm.com/news Follow Bike Legal https://www.instagram.com/bike_legal Video version: https://youtu.be/K4vr9qWgwxo

Fascat Coaching: https://fascatcoaching.com/ Coachcat Training App: https://fascatcoaching.com/app I retired from pro cycling ten years ago, but I still share my exploits and train as much as I can. The questions I get most often are "how much fitness have you lost since the pro days?" And "Are you going back to reclaim the KOM that you first got 8 years ago?" I came from a wor...

Use my code https://factor.yt.link/u2dBq4c for 50% off your first box + Free Breakfast for 1 year! Terms and conditions apply Race update and tactical analysis from Omloop and Strade Bianche, men and women. Demi Vollering, Tadej Pogacar start their seasons. Is Tadej beatable, and the usual categories of armchair race organizer, armchair team director, and more!

I pushed myself in every race, every workout, every interval, but the Mauna Kea episode got me thinking about the handful of times where it was another level--where I had more to lose or gain, and I not only emptied the tank, but I left a piece of myself on the road. This video goes through those very special occasions. Video version https://youtu.be/DYuM85nVOgU

Breakaway tactics are complicated so let me BREAK it down for you (get it? Sorry). Basically, it's international diplomacy except bike teams, negotiated at 160 BPM. That's why it goes wrong so often.

Phil has a goal to be more interdisciplinary in cycling and brings on multi-time U.S. national cyclocross champion and commentator Jeremy Powers to summarize the cyclocross season, Olympic status, storylines, and upcoming news.  3:31 Season recap, winners and losers 12:00 MVDP 17:00 Season highlights 28:30 Winter Olympic CX update