The Domestiques

Live from the Trackhouse after Stage 1 of the Tour Down Under, we sit down with newly crowned Australian National Road Champion Pat Eddy for his first-ever podcast appearance. Fresh from pulling on the green and gold, Pat talks through the chaos and chess match of Nationals, the reality of life after a WorldTour contract, and what it feels like to go from sleepless nights to national champion in a...

We relive Stage 3 of the 2026 Women’s Tour Down Under, where defending champion Noemi Rüegg made history by outsprinting a trio from UAE Team ADQ on the punishing Corkscrew Road to take both the stage and overall victory for a second year in a row, fending off sustained attacks and tactical chess on the final climbs. Matilda and Hollywood unpack how the GC battle unfolded after Ally Wollaston’s fa...

Our first live episode of The Domestiques , recorded straight from the Trackhouse during Stage 1 of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under. With the race still fresh, we unpack the opening day chaos, the sprint finish, early GC signals, and what it all means heading into stage two and three. Joined live by Peta Mullins, we dig into the state of women’s racing, life on the WorldTour circuit, gravel, cr...

Former TDU winner Sarah Gigante joins Tils to break down the World Tour start list, the stages and who will take home the Orche Jersey! This is a deep dive into the first world tour race of the 2026 season!

The dust has barely settled in Perth and there is a lot to unpack. The Domestiques break down everything that went down at Road Nationals from every angle. We dig into the time trials, crit carnage, junior and U23 breakthroughs, and an elite men’s road race that has everyone arguing online. Pat Eddy’s stunning national title, Team Brennan’s masterclass, Jayco’s tactical dilemma, and why Luke Plapp...

In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Marko and Hollywood fire the starter’s gun on the Summer of Cycling with a full-blooded preview of the Australian Road National Championships in Perth. From time trial showdowns to crit chaos and road race tactics, the boys break down every key race across juniors, under 23s and elites. We cover Plapp vs Vine, Jayco’s numbers game, breakaway maths, dark h...

Sometimes the best stories come wrapped in chaos. Fair warning. The internet and audio were very average on this one. The conversation still cuts through. From the elusive AIS development program to the heart of the WorldTour, Simon Clarke has lived just about every version of professional cycling. Astana. Orica GreenEDGE. Cannondale–Drapac. EF Pro Cycling. Qhubeka–NextHash. Israel–Premier Tech. F...

We recap Australia’s second-biggest Grand Tour, the Tour of Bright, with special guest Talia Appleton, breaking down the racing, the mix of young guns and seasoned pros on show, and what it all means heading into a massive summer of cycling. Plus, we dig into what INEOS Grenadiers are really building and yes, we confirm the rumour mill is very much true. Get involved in the first race of the 2026...

This week on The Domestiques, Hollywood, Marko and Tils are joined by Australian WorldTour stalwart Chris Hamilton, the road captain, climber and all-round legend who’s spent nearly a decade guiding leaders through grand tours, chaos stages and everything in between. We talk team tactics, life inside the peloton, the role of a modern road captain, the biggest changes, and what’s next for the quiet...

In this episode, we sit down with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp, a man who’s had a stellar year and is gearing up for even bigger things next season. Luke shares insights into his whirlwind year, from winning his first grand tour stage to changing coaches. He gives us a sneak peek at his race schedule for next year. We also have a bit of fun talking about the upcoming Tour of Bright, whe...

This week we dive into the impact of our local hitters, or stronger riders, and how their presence can disrupt group dynamics and lead to challenges in maintaining enjoyable and safe bunches for everyone. This comes off the back of a spate of incidents and behaviours recently. The Domestiques also acknowledge the passing of Gold Medalist and World Champion Paralympian, Paige Greco, our thoughts ar...

Join Kell O’Biren and Ali Wollaston, the dynamic power couple of cycling, on the Domestiques Podcast as they reflect on their remarkable year. They share insights into what it's like to live and train in a high-performance household, exploring team morale, gold medal performances, and the pursuit of those elusive one-percent improvements. Plus, get ready for Black Sheep's Blackout Sale starting We...

From United Energy Around the Bay to Gravelista, Dirty Warny to Giro della Donna, and across the ditch to the Tour of Southland, we unpack what it takes for events to not just survive in today’s climate, but to ideally thrive. As we look toward a massive 2026 with the Tour de France starting in Barcelona and the Tour de France Femmes kicking off in Lausanne, we also discuss the uncertain future fo...

Two World Champions, one Pogačar, and a riding Jesus. We break down all the action from the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, with the four riders who took it on; Hollywood, Tils, Marko, and special guest Matt Sparnon. Hear the highs, the heartbreaks, and how it all unfolded on the Great Ocean Road.

Recorded on the eve of the Gran Fondo World Championships, this special collab episode between The Domestiques and The WMN Podcast. Sheridan Braatvedt , Georgie Howe , Matilda Raynolds , and Lee “Hollywood” Turner go in depth, talking about nerves, preparation, and what’s really at stake with amaterur cycling events like this one. The crew dives into the energy building in Lorne, the stories behin...

Join us as we dive into a thrilling weekend of global and local events, including Lombardia, Gravel Worlds, the Dirty Docker, the Women’s Ironman World Champs, and the Melbourne Marathon. Don't miss out on exclusive offers: enjoy 10% off your entry to United Energy Around the Bay on October 26 with code HOLLYWOOD, and save 20% on everything at Black Sheep Cycling with code DOMESTIQUES. Plus, get M...

It’s easy to get swept up in the big lights of WorldTour racing, but the heartbeat of cycling still lives at your local club crit, your weekend fondo, or that small-town gravel race. So today, we’re reminding everyone: support your local races, show up, cheer, volunteer, because those grassroots events are the foundation of our sport. Use the code DOMESTIQUES to get 20% OFF Black Sheep.

Hollywood, Marko and Tils wrap up an unforgettable World Championships in Rwanda: a shock triumph by Magdeleine Vallieres, pre-race favourites fading out, and Pogačar making history by doing the Tour + Worlds double back-to-back. Add in Remco’s drama, the Healy vs Skjelmose tussle inside the Lidl-Trek pecking order, and Hindley battling to survive as gaps opened like a grand tour finale. Use code...

Powered by Black Sheep, check out their Alter the Course Challenge at ⁠ https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/alter-the-course ⁠ Hollywood and Tils are joined by Matt Wilson, co-founder of the Pro Velo Super League, former pro rider, and DS at Jayco–AlUla during that unforgettable Matt Hayman Paris-Roubaix victory. We dig into whether the 2026 Pro Velo League is going ahead, the headwinds and surprises s...

In this episode of the Domestiques, we discuss a range of topics including the recent Vuelta a España, emerging talents in cycling, and the upcoming World Championships. We share some personal updates (well - focus on the torn calves of those in the group), highlight key performances from the weekend, and delve into the dynamics of team cycling. The conversation also touches on the growth of women...

This week on The Domestiques we’re joined by one of the most talked about riders in the peloton - Sarah Gigante. After seven months out recovering from iliac artery surgery, she’s stormed back to racing taking 3rd at the Giro and 2nd on the Queen Stage at the Tour de France Femme Avec Zwift. We talk about the whirlwind, coping with the fandom, media, what’s next and that descending!

In this episode, The Domestiques celebrates one of the best Tour de France Femmes and reflects on an amazing final weekend of Alpine racing. The powerful history-making performance of Pauline Ferrand-Povet while little Aussie battler Sarah Gigante captured the imagination and won the hearts of a world audience. If nothing else it’s a “must listen to” episode - if only to hear Hollywood’s unrecogni...

The Domestiques, are joined by Anya Louw, teammate of Sarah Gigante and Kim le Court at AG Insurance–Soudal. We unpack the strengths and weakness of the riders, the teams development, and what it’s like supporting some of the world’s strongest riders. Plus, we preview a massive weekend of racing — the queen stage, the final GC battle, and who’s poised to steal the spotlight. Brought to you by Blac...

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Domestiques, joined by Commonwealth Games medalist, and now flying the flag for EF Education–Oatly, Sarah Roy From being left off the Tour team in the final minutes, to dissecting SD Worx dynamics, we cover the age gap and the role of a road captain, and will she chase another contract? Proudly brought to you by Black Sheep Cycling and Aid Station!

After a huge weekend on the roads of France The Domestiques asks, and scrutinises, the big question. Who is the GOAT? Either way we are privileged to be living in an era when both living legends continue to entertain the masses. Listen in as the team looks back on three blissful weeks at the TdF before the ladies saddle up for their big week under a French Summer sun at the TdF Femmes.