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4 THE LOVE OF POG is Matthew, Lawrence, Andy and Stuart - London-based friends for more than 20 years. Now joined by Steve, they watch and talk about cycling, but also about food, footie, family life, and anything else that takes their fancy. But mostly, about cycling.
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After going on a bit about Nottingham Forest's relegation battle, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy talk mostly about some of the races in professional cycling's 'opening weekend'. They also talk about 'London's lost bikes', there's an update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road', and Andy reveals he has many (other) cycling friends. 'Thought for Tadej' is a look ahead to Strade Bianchi. It's the turn of Team Picnic PostNL to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Andy (him again) has exciting news about one of his bikes.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
After going on about how to improve the sport of curling, Matthew, Lawrence and Steve talk mostly about whether cyclocross should be included in the Winter Olympics. They also talk about British Cycling, the NHS and the Tour de France coming back to the UK in 2027, and 'cycling on TV' being moved yet again. 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's new haircut and his 'crypto-connection'. It's the turn of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Steve confesses his Strava segment obsession.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
After banging on about what they did at Christmas and New Year (Brazil, broken bones, and botched flights), Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Simon Yates' sudden (and surprise?) retirement from professional cycling, Sustrans' relaunch as the Wheel, Walk Cycling Trust, and Oscar Onley's big bucks move to INEOS. And returning after a long lay-off, it's the turn of INEOS in Kit Crit/Crush.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
When they eventually stop reminiscing about 1970s and '80s TV shows and bikes, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Lawrence's 'Brief Encounter' moment with cycling's Matt Stephens! They also talk about the 'return(?) of Ineos' and the TTT changes for next year's Tour de France. And this episode's 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's 2026 race programme.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
For this celebratory 50th episode, the podcast is as rambling and random as ever. When they eventually get going, Matthew, Lawrence, Steve, and Andy talk mostly about the Strava vs Garmin 'controversy'. They also talk about hill climbing: Ned Boulting's 'Mur de Ned'; Pog being beaten by an amateur at the Pogi Challenge, and Steve's gold medal revelation! 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog crushing all at Il Lombardia. They set themselves some World Track Championships 'homework'. And Andy tries to sell his bike, again. Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Pog's dominance at both the World and European Championships. Away from the professional peloton they also talk policy - with Matthew giving an update on the eagerly anticipated 'cycling route at the end of his road'.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy (he's back!) talk mostly about Tom Pidcock's brilliant performance at La Vuelta and the unconventional and endearing podium celebration that followed. They also chat about Pog's chances of winning a second rainbow jersey at the World Championships in Rwanda, and whinge about the lack of a senior women's GB team. Oh, in a cheeky twist, Andy tries to sell one of his bikes!Get in touchX @4theloveofpogBuy Andy's bike!
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve take on far too many topics: the latest developments in La Vuelta, the first stage of the Tour of Britain, and Fred Wright's move to Q36.5. Plus, Lawrence fails again to deliver his Tour de France Femmes dispatch, there's a bit of Pog chat in the resurrected feature 'Though for Tadej', and Matthew both cheers and jeers about the stretch of the new Cycle Route 35 being built near his house.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about their top 4 (ish) thoughts about this year's Tour de France. At around 15 minutes, Lawrence's audio vanishes, so after that it gets a bit weird. Still, it just about hangs together. We think.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about time-trialing at this year’s Tour de France - with Steve sharing a surprising confession about his own time-trialing exploits! They also chat about Quinn Simmons’ unforgettable hair-do and Pog (so far) at the Tour. And they get a little bit critical about Lime Bike’s new ‘Respect the Red’ campaign, through which Steve reveals - in another startling confession - that he's probably still wanted by the City of London Police!Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, when they finally get going, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Stages 1-3 of this year's Tour de France, including yellow cards, crashes, the TV coverage, Pog (obvs), and Mathieu van der Poel's plane!Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
The second episode of The Brothers Spin - a spin-off show from 4 THE LOVE OF POG - sees brothers Matthew and Lawrence continuing the cycling chat - this time while actually riding their bikes, or does it....?Matthew and Lawrence take a 'spin' down the A2 into Kent on a muggy Monday night for an 'Italian tune-up'. Matthew gets all confessional about his driving ban, Lawrence 'reviews' the Brompton, and they both ponder (a bit) on whatever happened to cycling couriers. Stick around to the end of the episode for news about comedy genius and cycling fan Chris Morris!
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, and (a warm welcome to) Steve discuss Pog's dominance in the Criterium de Dauphine (aka, 'The Dauphinoise'). They also talk about (frankly, quite fanciful) ideas for kit changes in the peloton, Dave Brailsford's rumoured return and - for only the second time ever - Mountain Biking! Oh, and Steve's chainsaw...Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this mercifully shortish episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about Simon Yates’ improbable win in the Giro d’Italia and continue to moan about the cost of watching cycling on TV in the UK. Plus, Matthew shares new entries in his ever-growing list of alternative race names, while Lawrence continues his quest for bike number three, when deep down, he knows he should just buy a Brompton.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about a recent High Court ruling that found Lambeth Council’s implementation of an LTN in West Dulwich unlawful, after it failed to consider a comprehensive dossier from local residents outlining potential negative impacts. Oh, and a little bit about Pog's awesomeness in the Ardennes Classics, the Giro's Albanian adventure, 'renaming races', and a very important Brompton purchase!Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about the battle between Pog and Pol at Paris-Roubaix. They also talk about some of the other races Pog has been winning, and nearly winning, since the last time they could be bothered to speak into microphones mostly about cycling, though Matthew hadn't sorted his out properly, so he sounds a bit crap.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
The first (and quite possibly the last) episode of The Brothers Spin, a spin-off from 4 THE LOVE OF POG, sees brothers Matthew and Lawrence continuing the cycling chat - this time while actually riding their bikes. In this episode - after arguing about the concept for the entire show - they talk mostly about the possibility of Britain hosting the Tour de France 2027 Grand Depart, and about the Apple TV show Severance, Season 2, Episode 7!
In this episode, Matthew and Lawrence talk about Mathieu van der Poel's dominance in the Cyclocross World Championships and Tom Pidcock's flying start at Q36.5. And they have a right old moan about how it's going to become a lot more expensive to watch live cycling on TV in the UK.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this special and mini episode of the podcast, Lawrence 'reports' from the Cyclocross British Championships 2025. He also eats some chips.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
In this episode, Matthew, Lawrence, Andy and Stu talk about Tom Pidcock's shock(ish) move from INEOS to Q36.5. They also chat about Remco getting 'doored', how e-bikes are more important than electric vehicles for decarbonisation, and what they want from 'Cycling Santa' this Christmas.Get in touchX @4theloveofpog4theloveofpog@gmail.com
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