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All the cycling news, analysis, and banter you need. Become a member to get premium content, extra episodes, and ad-free listening at escapecollective.com. Check out our other podcasts on your preferred podcast platform: - Geek Warning - how bikes work and how to make them better - Wheel Talk - all things women's cycling - How the Race was Won - racing and tactical analysis - Overnight Success - The founders and innovators in the cycling industry Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.co...

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Placeholders: The big stories from Glasgow Worlds 10.08.2023

Iain Treloar and Dane Cash join Caley Fretz to cover some of the key storylines from Glasgow "Super Worlds," including star turns from team bosses, Mathieu van der Poel's busy day in the road race, up-and-comers, and more.

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: A thrilling men’s road race at Glasgow Worlds 07.08.2023

Caley Fretz joins Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano after a memorable battle for the rainbow jersey. The podcast crew discusses the unique and interesting race route, the differences that define Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, whether anyone could have done anything tactically to change the outcome of the race, and more.

Geek Warning: More MTB-like gravel bikes, a sharper Microshift, and hookless blow-offs 02.08.2023

Santa Cruz has revamped its popular Stigmata gravel bike with a new MTB-inspired personality, Allied modernizes its Alfa road bike, Microshift’s new Sword gravel groupset looks extremely promising, and you’ll soon be able to track your bike with Apple’s Find My function without an AirTag. And what the heck is up with that hookless tire blow-off video that’s been going around? The Geeks have questi...

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: Talking Tour de France Femmes and San Sebastián 31.07.2023

Ruth Winder joins Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano to discuss a very busy week of racing at a thoroughly entertaining Tour de France Femmes, as well as the action from the Clásica San Sebastián and just a little bit of the Tour of Poland too.

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 8: C’est fini 31.07.2023

The crew delivers one final episode from the ground at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with Abby Mickey and Matt de Neef (plus a cameo from a familiar voice or two). Plus, final audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Georgia Williams (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health), Ella Wyllie (Lifeplus Wahoo), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 7: A day to remember 29.07.2023

Abby and Matt report from atop the Col du Tourmalet, surrounded by fans, while watching the women make history. Hear audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Sara Poidevin (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla).

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 6: A close one 28.07.2023

Abby, Matt and Kate report on the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. It was a particularly exciting finale with a worthy winner. And get ready for stage 7, the famous Col du Tourmalet. Hear audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health, Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Ella Wyllie (Lif...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 5: We need ice socks stat! 27.07.2023

Abby and Matt again are able to rope in Iris Slappendel to chat about the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! And what a stage it was, with a surprise winner, and some more interesting maneuvers from SD Worx. It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. Hear from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB,...

Geek Warning: Is Mavic is coming back to the United States? 27.07.2023

Legendary French wheel brand Mavic is rumored to be gearing up to come back to the US market – but is the US market ready for them to come back? The Geek Warning crew also had a mountain of new gear to discuss this week, including new bikes from Orbea, GT, and Polygon, stunning road wheels from Syncros, and updated cross-country suspension from RockShox. And what’s up with this giant pile of new g...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 4: What. A. Stage! 26.07.2023

Abby and Matt are back from Rodez to chat about the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. It was quite the day with a lot of interesting attempts from the GC favourites and some dreams come true for the stage winner. Hear from breakaway champions Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek) and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health, plus from Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 3: Checkmate 26.07.2023

Abby Mickey, Matt de Neef, and Kate Wagner check in from the ground of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage 3. Abby also chats with Iris Slappendel on the finish line after her day on the moto. Plus hear from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla), and A...

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: Tour takeaways aplenty 25.07.2023

Ruth Winder joins Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano to talk takeaways from the final week of the men's Tour de France, which the whole crew agrees was a great one. What did we learn about Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar? Who deserves a bit more credit for their racing than maybe they've been getting so far? Then, it's on to talking about the Tour de France Femmes, which has already featured some int...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 2: A very slippery day 24.07.2023

Abby Mickey and Matt de Neef are joined on the ground by Kate Wagner fresh off the men’s Tour. They talk about a tough day for the women from Clermont-Ferrand to Mauriac, with a fun little climb to finish off the stage. Tune in for audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Ella Wyllie (Lifeplus Wahoo), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veron...

Geek Warning: Dissecting the Tour TT and aero advancements with Marc Graveline 24.07.2023

As Dave and James recover from illness and injury, Ronan sits down with EscapeCollective member Marc Graveline to make sense of Jonas Vingagaard's stage 16 time trial performance. Marc was a data engineer before early retirement allowed him the time to moving into cycling and develop the Notio Konect, the first consumer available aero sensor on the market. Marc is now a consultant to World Tour te...

Tour de France Femmes Daily stage 1: Only the beginning 23.07.2023

Abby and Matt are on the ground in Clermont-Ferrand for the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and they are joined by Iris Slappendel to talk the first stage. Including in the peloton audio diaries from Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, Veronica Ewers, Vittoria Guazzini, Audrey Cordon-Ragot, Ella Wyllie and Jess Allen.

Tour Daily stage 21: Champs-Élysées vibes 23.07.2023

The Tour Daily bids adieu to the men's Tour de France from the Champs-Élysées, where Jordi Meeus stunned Jasper Philipsen in the final sprint. Walking along the iconic road in Paris, the podcast crew puts a microphone in front of Matej Mohorič, Jack Haig, and more after 21 days of racing.

Tour Daily stage 20: Welcome to Thrillhouse 22.07.2023

Caley, Jonny, Kate, and Joshua Robinson of the Wall Street Journal come to you from the top of Le Markstein, where Jonas Vingegaard has secured his second Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar put a fun hat on his sad Tour, and Thibaut Pinot did exactly what the world wanted him to do. 

Tour Daily stage 19: A Classics-style day in the Jura 21.07.2023

The podcast crew discusses another great breakaway battle, where Matej Mohorič narrowly bested Kasper Asgreen and then proceeded to give a fantastic post-race interview. Also, José Been tells us about the history of the Alsace region.

Tour Daily stage 18: That wasn’t what we expected 21.07.2023

The podcast crew takes a closer look at a so-called sprint stage, where Kasper Asgreen and his breakaway companions managed to foil the fast finishers. Also, José Been tells us about dinosaurs.

Wheel Talk: A Tour de France Femmes preview with Amanda Spratt 20.07.2023

Lidl-Trek’s Amanda Spratt joins Abby and Matt to preview the eight stages of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. A written preview can be found here , plus keep an eye on EscapeCollective.com  all week for daily previews of each stage.

Tour Daily stage 17: A stunning stage in the Alps 20.07.2023

The podcast crew discusses the climactic GC action on the queen stage of the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard took control of the race as Tadej Pogačar cracked. Also, José Been tells us all about the chicken of Bourg-en-Bresse.

Tour Daily stage 16: A decisive day against the clock 18.07.2023

Kate Wagner joins Caley Fretz and Jonny Long in the Tour Daily podcast crew to discuss a pivotal stage in 2023 Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard finally broke the stalemate with Tadej Pogačar. Also, José Been dives into the history of the French Resistance in the Second World War.

Pretty Serious Bike Racing: How is the Tour still this close?! 17.07.2023

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano are joined by Abby Mickey to talk: Favorite moments from week two of the men's Tour de France Under-the-radar performances What to expect in the final week What's coming up at the Tour de France Femmes

Tour Daily stage 15: Another Alpine thriller 17.07.2023

The podcast crew discusses Wout Poels's first Tour stage win, the incredibly close battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, and what's coming up after the rest day. Also, José Been talks time trials at the Tour.

Tour Daily stage 14: The inseparable duel 15.07.2023

The podcast crew takes a closer look at what was another fierce battle between Vingegaard and Pogačar, this time on the Col de Joux Plane. Also, José Been tells the story of an air tragedy in the Alps.

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