The Domestiques

Special Offer: Use the code ATB15 for 15% off to the United Energy Around the Bay https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/around-the-bay/ The Domestiques pays tribute to the Aussie domination at La Vuelta. Ben O'Connor, Jay Vine, and Kaden Groves all appeared on the podium of the final Grand Tour of the year as Primoz Roglic silenced the doubters by claiming La Vuelta number 4. The team dis...

"Let's go you good thing!” That’s the call as The Domestiques urge on Aussie hope Ben O’Connor to victory at La Vuelta. With a brutal week remaining, and the shadow of Primoz Roglic looming, the team assesses what may or may not happen. Tils shares her debut commentary television experience to a national audience. You may be surprised what goes on behind the scenes in the wee-small hours. And “Hol...

This week on The Domestiques the team is graced by the appearance of Australia’s super coach, Tim Decker. The driving force behind the world record and Olympic gold medal performances in the men’s teams pursuit in Paris. Tim explains how he drives his riders to success. What are his methods, secret, skill set and the future? The Matthew Richardson defection is explored and can Ben O’Connor wear re...

We catch-up with former Australian Champion and Lidl Trek rider Brodie Chapman to break down the TDFF. The highs and lows of Le Tour, SD-Worx tactics, and what is being labled as the greatest GC stage of all time. We talk about the progression in women's cycling and the challenge of racing the Summer of Cycling. All that and more in a special edition of The Domestiques. The Domestiques is presente...

We cross live to the Tour de France Femmes with Team Jayco-AlUla rider Georgie Howe on the ground. We unpack the opening stages and preview what's to come. We chat yellow cards, no radios and how can any of the teams unseed Demi Vollering, all that and more with a special bonus mid-week episode! The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Marsh Insurance

Tour de France Femmes starts for the women and we have 12 representing Australia and New Zealand. We introduce the term Raygun and it's new meaning as well as break down the favourites, the stage hunters and the sprinters, as well as review the early stages from the Netherlands back to France. Like share subsbribe and tell your mates - #watchlefemmes The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cyc...

The Olympic Games road races have been an outstanding success. The drama, the crowds, the colour, the brilliant course, the winners. The Domestiques unpack a wonderful weekend in Paris which showcased world cycling at its very best. Paris will be a hard act to follow but for Remco Evenepoel and Kristen Faulkner, the memories of their gold medal performances will last a lifetime. The Domestiques is...

The Domestiques welcomes the hottest property in world cycling! Jonas Abrahamsen captured the imagination of a global audience for his aggressive approach at the Tour de France. The Norwegian wore the polka dot jersey as best climber for 11 days. He even enjoyed a stint in the green jersey. He explains how he credits his newfound success to a major diet overhaul. The Domestiques also pay tribute t...

The Domestiques welcome Australia’s “voice of Le Tour” Matt Keenan , as he reviews and reflects on the best Tour de France in modern history. The highs, the lows, the personalities, the superstar riders, and the losers. After claiming a third overall victory and securing a rare Giro/Tour double, Tadej Pogačar has entered a new stratosphere of greatness. So where to now for Jonas Vingegaard and Rem...

The Domestiques welcomes a genuine Aussie legend. John Trevorrow has been heavily involved in cycling in Australia all his life. The man nicknamed “Iffy” is responsible for organising many iconic domestic events and converting non-cycling fans to the sport he loves including big financial hitters. In this episode he shares his experiences as a champion racer in an era when smoking cigarettes was c...

While the podium appears to be decided at the Tour de France, The Domestiques examine the events that might unfold in the brutal stages of the third and final week. Will the “The Pog Show” continue or will others be given an opportunity to enjoy some time under the French Summer sun? It’s their last chance! The team also pays tribute to Aussie Neve Bradbury’s historic podium place finish at the wo...

The Domestiques brings you a very special interview with Allan Peiper, UAE Team Emirates Race Analyst and form Sports Director. As the Tour de France heads into the Pyrenees and Tadej Pogacar chases a third overall victory, Allan Peiper expresses his concern for a rider he mentored for many years. Allan says The Pog may be “burning too many matches” and fears he may be overrun by the rising form o...

The Tour de France has enjoyed its most exciting first week in recent memory. What have we learned after the first nine days and what might be expected before the final stage time trial finish in Nice? Will the Pogacar and Vingegaard battle reignite or will Remco reach a level the Belgian has never been before? In the latest episode of The Domestiques the team unpacks the many highs, the few lows...

Sir Mark Cavendish, at 39 years old, has become the most winningest Tour de France rider, taking the record and his 35th Tour de France stage. We are joined by one of the best lead out men in the World Greg Henderson, to break down another historic day at the 111th Tour de France. This podcast is powered by Marsh Insurance and Black Sheep.

The Tour de France has kicked off with a bang! And The Domestiques are on location in Italy for the Grand Départ. We analyse the first heat-dominated weekend of drama on the roads and excitement in the crowd. With the Olympics around the corner Australia’s medal hopes rest on the shoulders of Luke Plapp and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. The man responsible for guiding our cyclists to triumph is Australia’s...

The most anticipated race of the year, the 111th Tour de France. The big six are all lining up and we're not just talking about the six Australians. Join us over the next three weeks from Florence to Nice, as we cover the highs and lows, the winners, losers and jersey wearers. Get set for the greatest sporting event of the year! The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance...

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The latest episode of The Domestiques features our very own. We hear from a modest Matilda Reynolds who, this week, rubbed shoulders with the big hitters at the Tour de Suisse. Hear her stories as she shared the road with cycling’s elite. At a time when Tils predicted her best days were behind, the birthday girl is still punching well above. Don’t miss The Domestiques with Hollywood + Tils. The Do...

After crashing out of a race in Spain which almost ended his career, Canberra’s Jay Vine is determined to make a full recovery and return to the winner’s podium before too long. Hear how the former TDU champion and multiple Grand Tour stage winner has been supported by his team UAE and pregnant wife. It’s an incredible journey of hardship but Jay is confident happier days are not far away. Also, M...

The Domestiques welcomes a former elite Aussie professional rider who’s making a fist of his role as a Director Sportif for one of the world’s biggest teams. Zak Dempster called the shots inside the Ineos-Grenadiers team car at the Giro d’Italia and triumphed after guiding Geraint Thomas to a place on the podium in Rome. Hear how Zak sacrificed a position to continue developing the cycling scene i...

Black Sheep are giving away $20K in prizes as part of their 10th Anniversary. Enter to be in the draw. https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/anniversary-giveaway End of the Giro and we have better Audio!!! Tadej Pogačar is the toast of the Giro d’Italia and of world cycling. In this week’s edition of The Domestiques we compare The Pog with some of the sport’s legends. He ticks all the boxes and is the co...

In the latest episode of The Domestiques, a special interview with a special human being. Michael “Bling” Matthews reveals his deep love and passion for the sport that has given the Aussie a career filled with joy. Listen to the way he shares his admiration and respect for good friend Tadej Pogacar and the way he explains the shift in modern methods needed to prepare for big races. You may be surp...

What goes on inside the inner sanctum of the Giro? In this week’s episode of The Domestiques our guest is respected Aussie commissarie Greg Griffiths who describes what it takes to be among the UCI judging panel at Italy’s Grand Tour. As for the alleged claims of Pogacar being suspended for wearing incorrect clothing? The truth is revealed here. It’s a behind-the-scenes edition of The Domestiques.

The Giro is underway and the “Pink” Grand Tour is already turning into The Pog show. But for how long can world cycling’s most likeable superstar sustain his winning form? The Domestiques analyse the fortunes of the riders chasing overall glory. The women of the pro-peloton have entertained us at La Vuelta Femenina and wait till you hear Hollywood’s latest rant. Ouch! It’s unparalleled listening o...

Hollywood goes one-on-one with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp. Fresh off the Tour of Romandy, Luke shares his race experiences and behind the scenes on that TT. Hollywood and Plappy also dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the WorldTour, such as Luke's personal insights into team dynamics, his relationship with his coach, and the critical role of mental health in the pro peleton. A...