The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Welcome back to another episode. This week we’ve got an update on what’s going on with Scott and some of our other sponsors this year, we’re also chatting about Shimano’s latest financial report, and discussing some unpopular road cycling opinions from the internet.  Watch the video version of the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/YDx6qC5bsKU If you’d like us to send in a question,...

Welcome back to another instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. Francis is back and this week we talk encounters with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zwift’s latest bizarre move, solar-charging shifters, and a new ‘Olympics-style’ competition where doping is legal. Plus we jump into your Overrated/Underrated suggestions. You can check out the Cade Media YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Medi...

For mental health support, visit: samaritans.org / call 116 123 sossilenceofsuicide.org mind.org.uk Movember.com Standtallwales.co.uk USA: www.nami.org Check out SRAM’s lever check video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2zyJQOhg6l/?hl=en We’re back, and this week we’re chatting Gladiators, SRAM’s lever recall, men’s health, cycling influencers, and allegations of modern slavery at a Shimano manu...

A link for Nic’s magic winter gloves: https://amzn.to/42jtEVz Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/view We’re back with more bike chat – this week we talk theories about the new SRAM Red, photos of which were allegedly leaked online. Plus we debate what needs to change in pro cycling as team Ineos fights to save the Tour of Britain, and we ask ‘do c...

We chat GCN’s latest pricey kit drop, the latest handlebar offering from ENVE, aerodynamics and the Muc Off advert that got the internet talking this week. You can check out the Cade Media YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media And the Cade Media Extra channel here for past podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@CadeMediaExtra If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some...

This week we chat about Shimano’s new venture into AI-controlled bikes, where to save and where to invest your money when it comes to cycling stuff and overrated cycling clothing. You can check out the Cade Media YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media And the Cade Media Extra channel here for past podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@CadeMediaExtra If you’d like us to send in...

This week pro mechanic Nic reveals what he really thinks about popular bike products as we play ‘Love, Tolerate, Kill’, plus he reveals what makes a great winter bike and when you should replace an alloy frame. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 Bikepacking in freezing Scotland 00:54 Wiggle owed Harribo £20,000?! 02:31 Nic’s ultimate ‘winter bike’ recommendations 06:31 What frame material is best for...

This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, strange goings on at Sports Direct and more. Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 New Year’s antics 00:30 People are angry with GCN 14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest 15:56 The rise of bike-jackings 25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery...

If you want to support Francis and Andy Cade’s mug fundraiser, you can buy one here: https://francis-cade.creator-spring.com/listing/charity-santa-mug You can find out more about the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity here: https://www.royalmarsden.org/ It's our last episode of 2023 and possibly our most chaotic yet. Here's the full breakdown: 00:00 Hello from the past… 00:43 The Biggest Cycling Stuff O...

We’re back with more news and views from the world of cycling!  Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 Francis is back! 00:45 Could this new monitor revolutionise cycling? 10:30 Philippe Gilbert found guilty of assaulting driver on training ride 18:09 Mark Cavendish’s bike is for sale & fans are angry 22:31 Jimmi & Emily sold Attacus 25:53 The cycling gear we asked for for Christmas 33:13: Trouble at Ca...

Things got awkward in the world of pro cycling this week as Jumbo-Visma announced the signing of young rider Cian Uijtdebroeks, only for Bora-Hansgrohe to claim he's legally theirs until the end of next year. We chat about this, plus Wiggo's latest revelation and Halford's embarrassing Christmas bike display with Pendulum guitarist and cycling commentator Perry Ap Gwynedd. Check him out here: http...

This week, we’re joined by Francis’ former coach and ex-Commonwealth Games racer Pete Hawkins for a deep-dive into training. We chat ‘high end’ alloy bikes, motivation, managing expectations, juggling your work/life/cycling balance, how to know if you’re over training and ask the Big Question - is training like a pro actually a good idea? Check out Pete’s coaching business here: https://www.upshif...

Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/view Decathlon has a new World Tour partnership, which means fancy new bike and accessories have arrived, plus we’ve helped uncover a cheating scandal at a UCI World Championship qualifier race. They lads also construct their ‘nightmare bikes’, play another round of overrated or underrated, and talk gravel bikes...

Are fishing worms the new way of doping at the Tour de France? We discuss this bizarre new claim, plus Chris Froome’s mate comes to his defence over his bike position error, we react to the news GCN+ is closing and debate whether penalties for speeding should be tougher. Plus more of your Overrated/Underrated suggestions and a question about cleats. Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 Jimmi’s New T-s...

Welcome back to another episode of The Wild Ones! This week we chat about a very rude-looking saddle, a crisis facing Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas’ candid admission about how he spends his off season. We also make some funny cycling predictions, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listeners’ question about sportives. Here’s the full rundown:  00:00 Francis’ training struggles 01:2...

This week we chat about Chris Froome’s embarrassing bike fit revelations, Rapha’s £12million loss, our greatest rides ever, play more overrated/underrated and attempt to answer a challenging music dilemma set by a listener. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 A £20,000 E-bike?! 03:17 3D Printed Bikes Are Coming 06:05 Jimmi Has A New Best Fwend 07:37 Chris Froome’s Embarrassing Bike Error 15:56 Rapha’s...

Our debrief from the National Hill Climb Champs, turmoil at Islabikes and British Cycling, could e-bikes save the bike industry and has bike tech gone too far? Here’s the full rundown of this week’s episode: 00:00 Jimmi’s unfulfilled potential 02:32 ‘A dark day for cycling’ 08:43 Sorry Nic! 13:08 Bike industry crisis claims more victims 19:37 Cycling insurance just got a HUGE boost 22:16 Do you in...

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This week we chat hill climb bikes, the latest update on the Shimano Hollowtech recall, rumours of Jumbo-Visma’s new name, and the bike stuff we’ve wasted the most money on. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 People Are Angry At Us 01:32 Champion Hill Climber Changes To Disc Brakes 09:02 Shimano Facing Lawsuit Over Crank Recall 19:40 Jumbo-Visma’s Rumoured New Name 23:45 The Bike Products We’ve Wasted...

Francis is back, and this week we’re chatting about Mark Cavendish’s new hopes for a record-breaking Tour, UCI controversy at the Gravel World Championships and expensive but cool bike stuff that we love. Plus we play more overrated or underrated, and answer your questions. If you’d like to support Free Bikes 4 Kids, you can do that here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-mike-puffajone...

Francis is away this week, so Jimmi is joined by pro bike mechanic Nic Vieri to give his expert opinion on the Shimano recall, light gravel bikes and overrated cycling products. Here's the official full list of crank model codes being recalled by Shimano: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/11-speed-hollowtech-ii-crankset-recall-notice.html If you’d like...

We're back this week with a special episode dedicated to one of our most unexpected and jaw-dropping videos – the time We Scammed A Scammer. If you haven't seen it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/6jKTEAhJxao?si=0VteDrLW-ftR8C8P This week we take a deep dive into what went into making the video, address your conspiracy theories, reveal some new information about the scammer and finish up w...

The guys reveal some cool new tyre tech developed with NASA that could mark the end of puncture problems for good. Plus they discuss motor doping accusations in the pro peloton, denim bib shorts, how to keep your training consistent over winter, Lachlan Morton and more. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wild...

It’s episode 14 and it’s a meaty one this week! Jake Paul is now a cyclist and Francis wants to race him (and box him), but who would win? Plus we chat about other secret celebrity cyclists, Zwift's becoming the new mario kart, more speed limit controv and cyclist dating dilemmas. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email...

We’re back! And this week the lads are chatting about the new Shimano 105, Wahoo’s beef with Zwift, their close encounter with a gang of moped-driving youths, and ask the Big Question: should cyclists stick to speed limits on roads? Plus they play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listener's question on cycling glasses. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things...