The Social Distance Podcast

The boys are back for 2023 with our version of a TDU preview. We talk about the new race format, who does the race suit this year? Bewls talks through what its like being back at the races in his new role & most importantly we dive deep into the Hilton Hotels race buffet. We also have a special TDU MERCH giveaway for all of you here in Adelaide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The lads have put the microphones away for 2022 & the silly season. Well back with bigger & better with on the ground full coverage of the Australian summer kicking off at The Tour Down Under! But to wind down into Christmas we thought we would throw back to one of favourite episodes- A Christmas special from the early days of TSDP. Enjoy revisiting this & Merry Christmas ya filthy ani...

George & Bewls talk about some of the master class tactics in races they’ve been the victims or part of & the importance of team chemistry to pull them off, we dive into the silent assassin that is the pre season knee warmer injury. Jonsey has a new docs series hitting the streaming platforms soon, football rioters & Bewls locks himself out of the house.  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Bewls talks to the lads about his new role as a Sports Director at Israel-Premier Tech and gives a deep insight into returning to the classroom at the UCI Sports Directors course in Switzerland. We touch on the UCI Track Champions League and our non-sponsored rider Ollie Wood. We dissect Sauna etiquette around the world and revisit the infamous Tour Of Southland incident.  MERCH SHOP- https://shop...

The off season is in full swing, we talk about how the modern day bike rider stays fit during it. Bewls talks about his experience with Brazilian jiu jitsu, the low level sledging that exists in cycling & Georges story from the vault at the Tour Of Southland.  March shop- https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys discuss the Valverde & Nibali Guard Of Honour and why some riders are chosen to be immortalised and others not. Is Ganna's hour record the peak of human performance? We touch on the Gravel World Champs & reflect back to the day 'Gravel died'. The boys then scurry down a few worm holes to discuss absurd cheating scandals, TSDP Golf tournament & Georges experience of Malaysia so...

The boys are struggling to bring energy into the show after a big weekend but we manage to wrap up the World Champ road races, were the crowds smaller than expected & is AVV officially the G.O.A.T? George tells us about his unplanned trip to Turkey & Bewls gives us the insight into the emotions of his final race last weekend. Merch shop:  https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-pod...

We touch on Roglic’s crash at the Vuelta, talk about the upcoming Worlds TT and dive deep into the more ‘public’ parts of Rohan’s career. He talks us through the difficult time of a contract termination and how he motivated himself to win the World TT Title just a few weeks later. Psychologists in our sport and the best way to source and utilise them. We also ask Rohan to join the debate of the to...

We discuss whether Remco can be beaten or not at the Vuelta, Should Jay Vine have switched his focus after his two stage wins? George runs us through the Tour Of Germany and his love of the Lederhosen & we share some great teacher bullying stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re all over the place today. But, we talk Aaron Gates Gold Medals, the current situation with Cycling NZ´s funding and what that means for Bewls & Georges Road Worlds plans, The upcoming Vuelta and of course the good old days of renting VHS movies and bullying school teachers.  🔗 Link to merch shop https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Bewls announces that 2022 will be his final year as a Professional cyclist, he talks through the highs & lows of his career & reflects on the things most important to him. We touch on the Mens & Woman’s Tours de France & Georges recent success off the back of Covid. Jonsey learns not to use paid apps to diagnose skin cancers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George talks about what it's like being on the team leading the TDF, the pressures, the cynics & the tactics. Jonsey is back behind the fence telling stories, we talk about Wout van Aert and the role he's going to play, are TDF stage winners getting bonuses from their teams? And of course our coveted 'Great rider, shit bloke' category.  Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/...

We need your help! Send your votes for the two most deserving riders at the TDF for our "Great rider, shit bloke" T-shirts and we will present them in Paris. Send your votes via our social media platforms or to thesocialdistpodcast@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys preview for the upcoming Tour de France, dive into a couple of key stages and predictions and George comes up with a genius idea for how the cobble stage should be in the TDF. The recent biff at Tour of Belgium & is Jonsey the worlds most geneorus man?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go deep into the recent Biff at the Dauphine ＆ Bewls has a story of his own that results in a lovely resolution. The affect motorbikes are having on recent races, Georges day in the break ＆ his immaculate aim with his bidon. Jonsey is coming to the TDF, with TSDP giveaways!! A merch update ＆ what song would get the boys up on the dance floor.    See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Robbie McEwen joins the lads to talk about a historic Giro win and his new home in the GCN commentary team. Bewls has another run in at The Tour of Estonia and plays fireman for a night, George talks about his recent camp with Pogacar and UAE. Credit card fraud and Jonsey’s self awareness issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys wrap up the first 10days of The Giro, How does Yatsey shift his focus, George runs us through the legend of Koen Bouwman, Daryl Impey joins us live from the road and we dissect the flaws in the new UCI promotion & relegation points system. Plus, a little Merch update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the carbon footprint of professional cycling, Souigners & the age old tradition of hot tea in the feed zones. Bewls talks ‘dives bombs’ and fast decent's at the Tour de Romandie, Our Giro preview and Jonsey’s match making resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George accuses Bewls of leading the bunch through an array of Form Fuckers in Turkey. Stray dogs, slippery roads & ANZAC cove. We chat about the dominance of Ineos this Spring, George is crook & Jonsey talks about facilitating online dating through Backstage Pass.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explain what ‘Form Fuckers’ & ‘De Moeren’ are in the Belgian classics, George reckons there isn’t much cycling to talk about, Jonsey makes a big accusation about Equestrian riders, Non-physically demanding sports, Cocktail nuts & new logos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the upcoming ‘Drive to Survive’ style Netflix series at this years TDF, Jonsey takes us behind the season of Millionaire Hot Seat, We cast some outdated MSR predictions & touch on recent races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about the recent UAE tour, Strade Bianche and Pogacars dominance at both. We go too far on the subject of in race ablutions, We bring back the biff stories and Jonsey gets a run at becoming a millionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George talks us through a strange turn of events at last weeks NZ champs, we give our opinions on whether TT bikes should be banned and we have a huge announcement for TSDP that may or may not result in merch…  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bewls gives a run down of his first race of 2022, followed closely by his run at Omicron, George discusses the Joe Rogan saga, we discuss whether gravel should be included in stage races or left alone, we send our wishes to Bernal and we announce the winner of the all important ‘ New Intro’ competition for the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys talk about the art of crashing in Time Trials and how they’ve mastered it, Lessons on how to live on $5 a day as an amateur from George & Sam, Has Jonsey already chosen the new intro and did he actually have Covid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.