The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

We're back to chat about the weird first week at the Vuelta, the new speculation about SRAM’s new Red AXS groupset, the £150 base layer that's peak 'aero gains', a dude who wrecked £2million worth of supercars to save a bunch of cyclists plus we rate Rapha, Cannondale and wind tunnel testing before finally answer your questions on bike budgets and gearing. If you’d like us to send in a question, s...

The lads discuss the concerning problems with hookless wheels and tires, plus they chat about the man dubbed Britain's ‘Most Hated Cyclist’, the real reason team Ineos' are riding those weird wavey wheels and Zwift’s new competition. Plus they play more Overrated and Underrated, and answer your questions. You can watch Francis’ video with Cycling Mikey here: https://youtu.be/TVcW0pqSaC8 If you’d l...

This week we bring you one of our most requested episodes – the lads discuss their backgrounds in cycling and how they found themselves managing a media business. This is a slightly longer episode than usual, so make yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the full ep, or break it up into smaller listening bites to fill your downtime over the next week or two. If you’d like us to send in a question,...

It’s that time of year when the big bike brands start to release their new bikes for the year and this week the lads chat about the hype around the Specialized Tarmac SL8. Plus they take a look at Peter Sagan’s new themed hotel, create their own dream hotel, discuss bike packing tips for beginners and answer your questions about e-bikes and how to prep for a 100km ride. If you'd like to check out...

Welcome to another episode of The Wild Ones podcast. This week, the lads reveal the secret new marginal gains ‘hack’ the pros are testing. Plus they discuss Alex Baudin’s drug test disqualification, cycling burnout, winter bike setups and honour two GOATS of the cycling world in another round of overrated or underrated. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d li...

This week, the lads discuss the controversy and doping accusations in the wake of Jonas Vingegaard's spectacular Tour de France victory and THAT time trial, and ask should pro cycling be doing more to reassure fans that the sport is clean? Plus SRAM release patent plans for a new voice-activated gear shifting system – so is this the future of cycling? We’re also playing more Overrated or Underrate...

This week, we chat about our brand new YouTube series and whirlwind trip around the UK, discuss the curious case of the cracked S-Works that was spotted at the Tour and then vanished from social media, Cav's potential career plans and play more Overrated and Underrated. Sorry if the audio sounds a bit odd in places, this one was filmed in a hotel room and we've had to heavily edit the audio to get...

The BIG problem with carbon braking surface, a big mess up from DHB and a silly Tour de France quiz are all up for discussion this week in episode 5. Plus Francis and Jimmi ponder what advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything el...

The lads chat viewer conspiracy theories, the state of entry level bikes in 2023, reveal their dream bike collections, play another round of Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions in the latest instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. Francis and Jimmi’s USA jersey is available to pre-order until Monday 3rd of July. You can get it here: www.attacus.cc Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:...

It's time for the third instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. And boy is it a good one. This week the lads chat about groupsets and why they're backing SRAM, debate whether rim brakes are dead, call out some marketing BS in the world of 'gravel' and 'indoor' specific products and debate chain wax, shaved legs, Lance Armstrong and more in another round of Overrated or Underrated. Here’s a full break...

This week the lads debate whether wearing a helmet is really as safe as we think, after shocking new research shows drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as ‘less human’. Plus they chat about the drama at the cancelled Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, the rise of 1x and how GCN caused beef over a crankset (you can watch the original video here) Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:...

This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset, debate if bike weight really matters, rate your bikes and much, much more. Here's a full rundown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Francis’ Boozy Greece Trip 01:02 Jimmi’s Fitness Struggles 02:32 Mark Cavendish Retirement Reaction 05:38 Geraint Tho...