The TT Podcast

Wedged in between the two biggest cobbled races on the calendar, the Toms sit down to discuss what's been happening in the world of cycling, and what's to come. Tune in for a breakdown of Tadej Pogačar's and Lotte Kopecky's heroics at the Tour of Flanders, some bold predictions for this year's Paris-Roubaix, and a quick-fire quiz on the Hell of the North. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Mathieu van der Poel walked away as the winner of Milan-San Remo, but it’s time to talk about the man who came second - Filippo Ganna. The Toms marvel at the final quartet, dissect the race-winning move and learn more about the peloton’s newest Monument contender with a quiz dedicated to Ineos Grenadiers' Italian. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...

It’s time for the first Monument of the season, Milan-San Remo, and one half of the podcast is on the ground to soak it up live. The Toms hark back to the snow-afflicted 2013 edition of the race, before the quiz returns and they both agree on which rider will win (hint: his name doesn’t contain the word ‘van’). Still, could Bryan Coquard spring a surprise? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link...

Strade Bianche never disappoints, does it? In the race's latest edition, we saw Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky lock horns, and another spectacular solo win for Tom Pidcock. The Toms analyse both of Saturday's races, asking whether there might be a bitter aftertaste at SD Worx and if Pidcock has Jumbo-Visma to thank for his victory.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech....

Finally, the peloton has been dealt some Belgian cobbles. The Toms discuss the weekend's solo victories at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, ask whether drones will be safe on Dutch corner, and marvel in the early-season dominance of Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. They then turn to Strade Bianche, with Tom 2 rating the contenders for this year’s editions. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https...

A new road season is upon us, and with it comes the chance to look like fools with some bold predictions. The Toms mull over the big-name signings of 2023, questioning whether Astana Qazaqstan is the right fit for Mark Cavendish and if SD Worx are now the complete package. Attention then turns to the predictions. Has Annemiek van Vleuten had her time in the spotlight? Will Primož Roglič look prett...

It's quiz time. The Toms go head-to-head in a painstakingly researched quiz of the 2023 road cycling season. Is Arnaud de Lie actually one of the best riders in the world? Which Grand Tour climbed the highest? And why can we never remember who came second? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...

The curtains have closed on the 2022 cycling season so it’s time to pick the best GC leader, domestique, sprinter and classics rider of the year. The Toms fall out about what constitutes an ‘unsung hero’, whittle down the season's best races and ask themselves what on earth happened to Mathieu van der Poel after the Giro d'Italia. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.film...

It might be eight months out, but it’s time to get excited about the 2023 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The Toms pour over the newly unveiled race routes, honing in on a dormant lava dome, Mark Cavendish’s chances of number 35 and the mighty Tourmalet. Tom 2 then gives a history lesson on former race director Jacques Goddet and his troubled role in French history. Music: Aci...

Tom 2 dials in from Italy to discuss the weekend’s road races at the World Championships. It was trademark wins for Annemiek van Vleuten and Remco Evenepoel, who both gave viewers masterclasses in bike racing. The Toms go on to ask if Wout van Aert will one day win the Worlds and whether Luke Rowe has ever actually finished the elite road race. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://in...

The first two rainbow jerseys went to Ellen van Dijk and Tobias Foss in Wollongong. The Toms discuss the big surprises from the elite individual time trials before turning their attention to the weekend's road races. Is the course a bit dull? Will the swooping birds wreak havoc? Can Romain Bardet pull off the unthinkable?  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmus...

Remco Evenepoel has won the Vuelta a España, the final Grand Tour of the season. The Toms go through what was a fairly routine win, discussing why Belgians don’t win three-week races and why Primož Roglič was definitely wrong. They then give their picks on who will win the individual time trials at the World Championships in Wollongong. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetec...

After a brief absence, the Toms are back to discuss the first week of the final Grand Tour of the season. What does Fred Wright need to do to win? Does the race feel a little flat? And will Remco Evenepoel still have the red jersey in Madrid? All is answered in this first Vuelta a España episode of the year. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid...

In the end, it was Annemiek van Vleuten who took home the yellow jersey at the first Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift, proving that hard work does pay off and age is but a number. The Toms discuss Dutch dominance and Marianne Vos’s legacy, while Tom 2 is put through his paces in a tough five-question quiz. We also hear from Pfeiffer Georgi, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig and Joss Lowden at the first stage...

After a gruelling three-week lap of France, Jonas Vingegaard and his Jumbo-Visma teammates have come away with the yellow jersey. The Toms discuss the dominance of Wout van Aert, L’Équipe’s brutal team ratings and whether this year’s Tour de France is the greatest in living memory. Tom 1 also catches up with Bahrain-Victorious rider Fred Wright on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Music: Acid Trumpet b...

After an absence spanning decades, a women’s Tour de France is back on the calendar. The Toms preview the 2022 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, stumbling over French place names and marvelling in the riches of Champagne country. Will anyone beat Lorena Wiebes to the first yellow jersey in Paris? And can anyone stop Annemiek van Vleuten taking it home on the Super Planche des Belles Filles? Music:...

Nine stages in to this year’s Tour de France and the usual suspect is wearing the yellow jersey. With Tom 1 now on the ground in the Alps, the Toms run through the drama so far at the race, disagreeing about the safety of cobbles and, once again, manifesting a Thibaut Pinot win on Alpe d’Huez. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet Licens...

It's almost July and that can only mean one thing... It's Tour de France time. The Toms sit down to discuss the riders targeting the yellow jersey, the race's notable absentees and all the drama we can expect from the route. There's a riveting head-to-head quiz and a simple explanation as to why a certain Frenchman will prevail atop Alpe d'Huez on Bastille Day. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod...

After a week of racing on UK roads, the Women’s Tour came to a dramatic close in Oxford with Elisa Longo Borghini winning the yellow jersey by just one second ahead of Grace Brown. Tom 1 is joined by cycling journalist Tilda Price to discuss sprinting tactics, crafty bonus seconds and next month’s main event - the Tour de France Femmes. This episode includes race reaction from Clara Copponi (FDJ N...

In fair Verona, it was Jai Hindley who became the new King of Italy. The Toms talk through the final week of the Giro d’Italia, where the breakaway ruled supreme and Bora-Hansgrohe showed their class. We also hear about Tom 1’s day out at the RideLondon Classique, the latest instalment of this year’s Women’s WorldTour. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son...

With one week to go in this year’s Giro d’Italia, the Toms take a look back at all the action so far. Biniam Girmay has made history, Romain Bardet has left our hearts aching and Simon Philip Yates has unveiled his triumphant chest hair. The maglia rosa might well belong to Richard Carapaz on rest day two, but will he hold it to the line in Verona? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https:...

We’re nine stages into the Giro d’Italia and the cream is starting to rise to the top. The Toms talk about Arnaud Démare’s exploits in the sprints, Juanpe López’s favourite film and the GC chances of everyone’s favourite Frenchman. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It’s almost time for the first Grand Tour of the season... The Giro d'Italia. This week, the Toms take a look at the route, the contenders and the inevitability of Mathieu van der Poel winning the first stage of the race. There’s some Vivaldi to get the blood pumping and a world first in the TT Podcast quiz as we get ready for Friday's partenza in Budapest. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Lin...

This week the Toms welcome Lewis Askey to the podcast. At just 20 years old, Askey has found a home a French team Groupama-FDJ and has already ridden some of the biggest races on the calendar. He told the Toms about his gruesome Paris-Roubaix injury, the roar of Belgian cycling fans and the two races he'd love to win.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/son...

After a brutal day out on the cobbles, it was Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky who took the glory at the Tour of Flanders. The Toms analyse the two action-packed races, discussing a long-awaited Belgian victory and how Tadej Pogačar came fourth in a two-up sprint. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommon...