The TT Podcast

It’s cobbles galore on the cycling calendar right now. The Toms discuss Biniam Girmay’s historic win at Gent-Wevelgem before going on to preview the Ronde. Will Mathieu van der Poel emerge victorious again or could it be time for a Belgian to break the curse? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licen...

This week the Toms sit down for a chat with Bahrain Victorious rider Fred Wright, one of the most promising young talents in the peloton right now. Fred talks about his baptism of fire at the Tour de France, his pre-Roubaix nerves and the time he cooked Tom 1 on a climb in the Peak District. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License:...

After almost 300km of tranquil racing, the finale of Milan-San Remo did not disappoint. The Toms analyse Matej Mohorič’s daredevil descent of the Poggio, where he dropped not only his rivals but his seat post too. They then discuss Elisa Balsamo’s emphatic win at Trofeo Alfredo Binda and the rider she’ll need to beat to become the best sprinter in the women’s peloton. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin...

It’s mid-March, spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing… The first of the monuments is upon us. The Toms discuss Tadej Pogačar’s chances of taking glory at Milan-San Remo, an epic race that favours no-one and everyone at the same time. Will Pogi go on the Poggio? Or is it time for another rider to take centre stage? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmus...

The Toms sit down to discuss Strade Bianche and the mayhem kicked up by the glorious gravel roads of Tuscany. Here’s all the reaction to Lotte Kopecky’s racing masterclass, Tadej Pogačar’s long-range attack and the news that the Tour de France is coming to Netflix. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: http://creativecommo...

The Toms assemble to sing the praises of their three standout riders from the first batch of racing. Is #CavToTheTour on? Is Nairo Quintana entering his golden years? and which French sprinter is finally getting the victories he deserves? Includes coverage of Tour de la Provence, Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var, Volta ao Algarve, Volta Comunitat Valenciana Fémines, UAE Tour, Tour of Oman and mo...

The Toms welcome the reigning British road race champion Pfeiffer Georgi to the podcast to discuss all things cobbles, crashes and chasing glory at Nationals. Pfeiffer enjoyed a breakthrough season with Team DSM in 2021 and has her sights set on making 2022 even more successful.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: http://cr...

Aerodynamics expert Dan Bigham returns to the podcast with a new job title and a host of new innovations to discuss. He tells the Toms about his role at Ineos Grenadiers, conquering the British hour record and the watt-saving measures that made him a cycling news sensation in 2021.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://c...

The Toms dissect the latest rider transfers and offer their thoughts on what it will mean for racing in 2022. Can Peter Sagan get back to winning ways at the Tour de France? Have SD Worx filled their Anna van der Breggen-sized hole? And didn't Esteban Chaves always ride for EF?  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  Lice...

It’s Team of the Season time and there are some big disagreements at TT Podcast HQ. In this episode, the Toms name their standout GC rider, sprinter, domestiques and classics hunter as well as their favourite races of the past year. They also sing for their unsung heroes. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecomm...

From Roubaix to the streets of Essex, the women's peloton is centre stage this week. Tom 1 spent two days at the AJ Bell Women's Tour and brings you all the reactions from the race including Demi Vollering's TT surprise and Lizzie Deignan's blistered palms. Finally, Rebecca Charlton sits down for a chat about the significance of the Women's Tour and her experiences in the sport.  This episode...

Hell isn't hot and fiery... It’s cobbled, muddy and finishes in a velodrome. The Toms are talking Paris-Roubaix this week after an historic win for Lizzie Deignan in the first women’s edition of the monument. They then move on to the men’s race where the mud took centre stage. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: ht...

For one weekend only, the Flemish city of Leuven turned into the epicentre of world cycling and Tom 1 was there to soak it all up. In this episode, the Toms go back over the talking points of this year’s world championships, from Zoe Backstedt’s swagger to Dutch misfortune and the relentless French attacks. This episode contains audiodiaries from the road races as well as mixed zone interviews wit...

There are rainbow bands up for grabs in Flanders. Ganna's got his, Van Dijk's got hers back and it's still all to play for on the road. The Toms go back over the ITT action and shine the spotlight on the young Russian prodigy Alena Ivanchenko before casting their predictions for the road races. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet Licen...

The Toms are united in the North East at the AJ Bell Tour of Britain. This special episode contains roadside reactions, audio diaries and interviews with stage winners, race leaders and directeur sportifs from stage six at the Angel of the North and stage seven in Edinburgh. This episode features the following riders: James Shaw, Thomas Mein, Mark Donovan, Wout van Aert, Yves Lampaert, Ethan Hayte...

Tom 1 is in Exeter for the first of our roadside episodes at the AJ Bell Tour of Britain. After a hot day of racing in the oven of Devon, we catch up with friends of the podcast Max Stedman and Dan Bigham before chatting to GC contender Connor Swift and Movistar’s Marc Soler. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod   Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  ...

It’s the second rest day of the Vuelta a España and the Toms are popping the champagne for Romain Bardet. Well, one of them is. They talk punishing gradients, Córdoba's rich history and the inevitability of Primoz Roglic before an important announcement is made. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: http://creativecommons.org/...

The first rest day is upon us. Roglic is in red but there's much to discuss. Is Jakobsen back to his best? Who should be Bahrain Victorious's leader? And would Adam Yates make a good companion for a night out in Benidorm? All is answered in the first rest day round-up of the 2021 Vuelta a España.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet Li...

The Vuelta a España is back with a route that puts the pain in Spain. In this preview of the final grand tour of the year, The Toms go head-to-head in a quiz before turning to the menu of mountains and the contenders who’ll have to tackle them. It’s going to be a belter. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: http://c...

The road racing at Tokyo 2020 is finished and we have a new batch of gold helmet-wearing champions. The Toms discuss how the races were won, lost and tactically muddled before tensions flare over the charm of the Fuji Speedway. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The Tour de France is over and Tadej Pogacar’s reign continues. In this episode, the Toms go back over the last week of racing in France and highlight their favourite moments and unsung heroes from this year’s Tour. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet  License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It was supposed to be a standard rest day recap in our Tour de France coverage, but Cav’s been up to his old antics and we’ve decided to tear up the script. Join the Toms as they journey through the highs and lows of Mark Cavendish’s Tour career and deep dive into the now equalled stage win record. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet L...

We’ve had crashes, tears and some career-defining rides in the first 9 stages of this year’s Tour de France. Join the Toms as they offer their insight and look ahead to the most feared mountain in the sport, Mont Ventoux. 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 here. It’s finally here. The Tour de France is upon us. Three weeks of the most gruelling GC battles on the biggest stage cycling has to offer. In this preview episode, the Toms pick their warriors and highlight where the decisive moments will come in the first week. Intro: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Outro: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod  Link: htt...

Fresh from a stellar performance at the Tour of Slovenia, Ribble Weldtite rider James Shaw joins the Toms to discuss what it’s like racing Tadej Pogacar, his hopes for the Tour of Britain and how he almost packed it all in. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0z