Roadside Cycling Podcast

In Episode 72, TPR answers all of the audience questions from our socials this week. We learn the story of how the TPR podcast started, chat about the U19/23 Australian’s racing in Europe, the most downloaded episodes of the pod, learn how to bunnyhop CX barriers, hear the story of when I met Chris Froome, and so much more. Be sure to send in some feedback if you enjoyed this episode! If you enjoy...

In episode 71, TPR catches up with Blake Quick of Jayco-Alula. Blake is a talented hybrid sprinter who is halfway through his first season on the World Tour. We chat about how to develop as a young sprinter at the top level and what it takes physically to be at the finale of a big race. We also chat trade rumours in the bunch, off-seasons and the new up-and-coming crop of Australian riders.  If yo...

In episode 70, TPR catches up with former World Tour Professional, now Gravel Privateer Nico Roche, and emerging Gravel star Adam Blazevic to chat about their recent participation at Unbound Gravel. Yes, we do talk about the infamous mud section. Time stamp: 4-37min (Nico Roche) 37-1hr10 (Adam Blazevic) If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. -...

In episode 69, TPR is joined by pod favourite Kell O'Brien to catch up on his classics season and what he has been up to in Andorra. We also chat about the upcoming Tour of Suisse, the famous all-blue Jayco-AlUla kit and finish with an epic Q&A that will have you in stitches. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a rating with Spotify. This episode is also av...

In episode 68, TPR is joined by Jack Thompson to chat about some of the amazing endurance records he has completed in the past 3 years. Climbing a million meters of elevation in a year (it required 52 Everest), racing the entire 2021 TDF peloton to beat them to Paris and his cannonball attempt in Japan - we cover them all and chat about the highs and lows of each achievement as well as the highlig...

In episode 67, TPR is joined by Tiffany Cromwell to chat about her upcoming participation in the first Australian UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier - SEVEN GRAVEL RACE. The episode begins with a quick preview of the race, and then we hear from Tiffany to chat all things gravel, including why she chooses the Canyon Grail over the Canyon Grizl.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on A...

In episode 66 of TPR, I chat with one of the fastest women in the peloton, Charlotte Kool from Team DSM. Charlotte is now the sprint leader of her team after being a teammate for Lorena Wiebes for two seasons. We chat about her transition from leadout to leader and what it is like facing off against the sprint queen in Wiebes and discuss the essential skills you need to be a top sprinter in the pr...

In episode 65, I catch up with Canyon-Sram's superstar Elise Chabbey ahead of this Sunday's Tour of Flanders weekend. Elise and I chat about this Sunday's big race and then cover other topics like the hype of the Tour de France, how the Women's pro peloton has improved, her chickens back in Switzerland and her background as a medical doctor. - - - Check out our new website and sign up to our newsl...

In episode 64 of TPR, I chat with former Junior World Champion and Trek-Segafredo powerhouse Quinn Simmonds. We discuss Quinn's recent races from Tirreno-Adriatico to Strade Bianche and talk about the handling ability off-road of some of his competitors. We learn about ski mountaineering and about having McDonald's after the Tour de France. --- Check out our new website and sign up for our newslet...

In episode 63, I chat with Paul Collins, the engineering and performance excellence director for Australian cycling. Paul and I talk in detail about aerodynamics in road and track cycling, including within the Australian Teams Pursuit set-up. We also chat about how and why training methods have changed over the years in cycling and dive into all the science behind riding extremely fast on a bicycl...

In episode 62 of TPR, I chat with one of the best riders in the modern peloton, Mads Pedersen of Trek-Segafredo. Mads and I discuss pre-season rituals, preparing for classics, his determination to win Paris-Roubaix and his signature celebration.  - - - Check out our new website and sign up for our newsletter! www.tprcyclingnews.com Become a Friend of the TPR Podcast and access unique content by su...

In episode 61, we continue with the Jumbo-Visma theme and sit down with the World Time Trial Champion - Tobias Foss. Tobias and I chat about his Worlds ride, where he put away Remco, Ganna, Küng, et al. to become the World ITT Champion. We also discussed life in Norway and his GC aspirations for the future. - - - Check out our new website and sign up to our newsletter! www.tprcyclingnews.com Becom...

Episode 60 of TPR features the next young climbing sensation of the World Tour, Tom Gloag, of Jumbo-Visma. Tom and I have a great chat about all things cycling, turning pro with Jumbo, heat training for the UAE Tour, adapting to the 'pro life' and learning the ropes whilst also competing at the top level in his neo-pro year. - - - Check out our new website and sign up to our newsletter! www.tprcyc...

In this episode, I catch up with Uno-X General Manager Jens Haugland for another season preview. Jens details how the men's team secured the all-important Tour de France wildcard and the process he had to go through. We chat about the team's goals for 2023 and of course, find out who is on the transfer radar for both Men's and Women's Uno-X teams for next season.  If you enjoyed this episode pleas...

This week's episode focuses on Australia's oldest bike race, the Melbourne to Warrnambool. I chat with one of the favourites, Matilda Raynolds who explains her motivation to continue her pursuit of a European contract, 2020 Men's Warrny Champion Trekky Johnston on the challenges of winning the race and Warrny legend with 30 years of involvement in the race and former race director, John Craven.  T...

In this two-part episode, I chat with Elliot Schultz (Team Bridgelane) who is an aspiring U23 riding for the Australian Team at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race this year. In the first part of the episode Elliot and I preview the Cadel Evans RR. We discuss how the Australian composite team addresses their tactics between the young riders and Caleb Ewan, how he prepares for the race, their nut...

In today's episode I chat with the 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (Scratch Race) and 2020 Points Race Word Champion, Corbin Strong. We discuss his shape leading into the Men's TDU, what he expects from the race and also discuss how he uses the track to improve his road performance. Corbin rides for Israel Premier Tech and will be one to watch at the TDU and throughout 2023 on the road and t...

In this episode of TPR I catch up with Ally Wollaston (NZ), Isabelle Carnes (ARA) & Gina Ricardo (Bridgelane) before stage 2 to chat about their post-race recovery methods, their thoughts on stage 2 and what's hot at the Hilton buffet. After stage 2 we hear from the stage winner and GC leader Alex Manly and also QOM leader Amanda Spratt.  The Press Room Podcast is presented by Zwift. Head to www.z...

In this episode, I sat down with Australian Road Race Champion Brodie Chapman. We speak about her epic road race win in Ballarat and discuss what has led to her meteoric rise in the Women's peloton and chat about getting all the 'life stuff' sorted to enable her to perform at her best.  The Press Room Podcast is presented by Zwift. Head to www.zwift.com to get your 7 day free trial.  The Press Roo...

Stage 1 of the TDU is here and we kick off with a short interview with Jayco-Alulu weapon and the people's champ, Georgie Howe. Georgie and I chatted in the Hilton and discussed what her role will be at the TDU for Jayco-Alula. We also chat about what she took from her rowing background into cycling and her deep love for vegemite and crumpets.  The Press Room Podcast is presented by Zwift. Head to...

In this episode, I talk with Pat Shaw, founder/manager of the new and exciting women's continental team from Australia, Team Bridgelane ahead of stage 1 of the Women's Tour Down Under. TB is the youngest team on the start line and possesses some great young talent on their roster. We learn more about the riders, who to watch for the sprints and what goals/jerseys the team is pursuing during their...

In this episode, I chat with Chris Harper who is now riding for Jayco-Alula after riding for Jumbo-Visma. Chris and I chat about his move to Jayco and what he learned from his time at Jumbo. We also discuss his training methods and cover the Aussie summer of Cycling and his goals for the year. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or leaving a rating with S...

In the first episode for 2023 I catch up with Georgia Baker (Jayco-AlUlya) and Luke Plapp (Ineos Grenadiers) and chat about the highlights and learnings from their successful and exciting 2022 season. We hear about what they got up to in the off-season, including their climb of Mt Kilimanjaro! We also look ahead to the Aussie Summer of Cycling. Can Plappy and G take home a National title in Ballar...

In this bonus episode of TPR I catch up with newly crowned UTCL sprint champion Matt Richardson whilst he was back in Perth. We learn how Matty took apart the current World Sprint Champion Harrie Lavreysen over the 5 weeks of racing and dive further into how the UCI Track Champions League works and what it means for the sport of track cycling. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a...

In this bonus episode of TPR I chat with Doug Ryder, the Team Principal of the newest Men’s UCI Pro Team - Q36.5 Pro Cycling. Doug spent over 10 years as a general manager of the formerly known Team Qhubeka (one of many team iterations) and after a short hiatus, he is back with a new and exciting team. The team has been signing a number of riders in the last 8 months and brings on Vincenzo Nibali...