The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

We are only 1 week into a Giro with a million story lines, and we haven't even hit the mountains yet. We talk XC racing, if the Euros can build mtb bikes and Vollering. Plus, we need some UK hill climb advice.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at wideanglepodium.c...

This week we have to reach into the past to discuss the present. We talk Vuelta nature break etiquette, how no one has any respect anymore and the horror of the Taco Bell century. Plus, the Giro a little bit.  The poddy is supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purchase of Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hamm...

This week Matt finally finishes his Anorak so we get to work on the marketing and pricing. Its custom and expensive, but so worth it. Tim has some hot takes on crits, some great emails and we head to wiki corner. Plus, some Giro predictions. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official...

This week we catch up on the Ardennes racing, nominate and then nominate a new SRP belt and read a ton of amazing emails. Plus maybe Matt finished his anorak.  The poddy is supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purchase of Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io  right now and use the promo code SLOWRI...

This week we discuss all the drama of Paris Roubaix, both the real and manufactured. We dig into the tech side and talk helmets, gloves and knee warmers. Plus, Spencer highlights a rider to watch while Matt calls the cycling press names.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SR...

Flanders Flander and more Flanders. Tim thinks Pog will get to 5 monuments before Mvdp, Spencer slanders an Italian bike brand and Matt gets the nod. Plus, a Klein email for the ages.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at wideanglepodium.com/srp300 Find us, and oth...

This week on the pod we are joined by Mr. Criterium Nation himself Rob Kelly. We talk the state of crit racing, proper cycling gloves and a whole bunch about the Belgium classics.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at wideanglepodium.com/srp300 Find us, and other f...

This week we are all excited to talk Milan SanRemo and Trofeo Binda. We discuss all the great racing, couches and bar tape saves of the last week. Plus, we read some emails and offer hyper local training advice. The poddy is also supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purchase of Hammerhead Karoo 2. Vis...

 This week two people from Slovenia win three times each. One in France and one in Italy.  Plus, one Belgium powder enthusiast calls an Italian bicycle owned by the UAE un aero and issues an apology faster than you can run to the bank.   This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP...

We may be down one stooge this week, but the episode name still applies. We talk Strade, Paris-Nice and horses. As always, we read some great emails and our weekly update on the overpriced cycling specific poncho market. The poddy is also supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purchase of Hammerhead Kar...

Why try and listen to a lion in July when you can listen to three dummies talk about a Donkey today.  Wise words and the last ones you'll hear from this podcast. But we do talk opening weekend, non-endemic cycling sponsors and read some great emails.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVE...

This week the bus drivers come out of the woodwork. Turns out some of them are considerate safe drivers that just want to sneak in some midday training. We discuss Pog winning almost everything, Fetch and how much we'd need to be paid to take the Santa Cruz life plunge.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yours...

This week we have entered the in-between zone, not fully in cx season nor are we yet in road season. So, before the road takes over Matt watches a Mitch Dockumentary about cx, Tim asks for our E cargo bike advice on a used Toyota budget and what makes someone the baddie?  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick your...

This week we talk CX worlds and the real estate opportunities it presents. On the road Nairo gets third and the Hackney Hedgehog is back. Plus, the greatest radio drama ever written by a robot about us.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at  wideanglepodium.com/srp...

This week is all about change. Sagan is retiring, Tim's curse is changing, and businesses are closing. We take an application for a new European correspondent and Spencer may have been replaced by a rational robot.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at  wideanglepo...

This week it's just Spencer and Matt while Tim plays some sort of ice game. But that doesn't mean we don't crack the Klein case wide open and discover the greatest threat to pro cyclists ever! Plus, some legs.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at  wideanglepodium....

New Episode: This week is filled with corporate intrigue. Specialized is cutting staff while investing in real estate, Strava raised their prices and bike journalism business models? Plus, what's a Jayco and why doesn't Michael Matthews return our calls? This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first...

It's a new year and a new podcast. We play an amazing game of Primal Wear Jersey or Cannabis Strain, try and discuss the new Paris Nice TTT and note how Tim's curse has grown. Plus, the Spencer and Jens Adams connection and Aero bars. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP me...

This week on our final episode of 2022 we discuss the crazy snowy World Cup, Cav finding a team and whether or not Tim ever cursed Super Man Lopez? Plus, so so much nerdy derailleur talk.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at  wideanglepodium.com/srp300 Find us, an...

This week we try our best to just rock the one cog and party at the back, but everyone just wants to race. Mechanics are dropping towels and anoraks have been purchased. Plus, more Jetsons/Flintstone's content than ever before on the show.  The poddy is also supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purcha...

This week we play bike designer before deciding to also make our own Anoraks. We discuss why David Rebellin was such a fixture of our cycling fandom and make some wild 2024 Tdf podium predictions. Plus, roller racing.  If you're in the Worcester area and fancy seeing if you can hold a candle to Major Taylor check out some roller racing. Always fun and all profits go to the Major Taylor Association...

This week we talk a lot of cx, both the actual racing and the course infrastructure. We discuss our eBay watch lists and some favorite YouTube channels before getting into a bunch of great emails. The poddy is also supported by Hammerhead. For a limited time, our listeners can get a free Custom Color Kit and exclusive premium water bottle with the purchase of Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit  hammerhead....

This week we finally get an answer from Tim about what he's doing with his Cliff bar wrappers. We discuss all the layoffs at Cyclingtips, fan the flames of a few rumors and find out why the American men aren't making better at cx. Plus, cargo bike talk. This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first E...

This week we start our planning for the 2023 season. Will Valverde be there riding with us, or should we just buy a spot in the team car? Do trainer miles count, or should we just spend all our time layering? Plus, more Lichen content then Spencer ever imagined.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up t...

This week with winter knocking Spencer doubles down on some pain cave essentials. We talk Pan Ams and Euro Champs and get back into staring at BMX bikes endlessly. Plus, we formulate a plan for American Cycle ball dominance.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. You still have time to pick yourself up the first EVER official SRP merch at  w...