Beyond the Slipstream

Today on the show, history has repeated itself in a big, big way. Last week, we discussed Jonas Vingegaard’s dominant win in the Men’s Giro d’Italia, and along with it, his entry into an elite club in the history of Men’s pro cycling: the riders who have won all three grand tours over the course of their careers. Notably, Jonas beat Tadej Pogacar to this accomplishment, though few would bet against Pogacar not joining the club sometime in the near future. Nonetheless, it was a huge moment for the Dane, and we loved every minute of it. And now here we are, one calendar week later, and we’ve witnessed the most dominant rider in the Women’s pro peloton accomplish the very same thing: Demi Vollering has won the Women’s Giro d’Italia and joins an even more elite group of now just TWO women to have ever won all three grand tours in their career. And while her win didn’t come with quite the level of ease that Vingegaard displayed last month, in the end, her power, her smarts, and her class left no doubt in anyone’s mind of her place atop women’s cycling at this moment, and her place in the history books forever. We’ll dig into all of that and more today, plus update you on some other news from around the world of pro cycling, we’ll do a tightening Fantasy league update, and as always, we’ll finish out with a ride to the TOP of the Colle della Finestre in the Broom Wagon. Allez!”Contact Beyond the Slipstream:Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstreamEmail us at [email protected] our YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on StravaFollow Justin's gaming life on InstagramThanks for listening... Allez!

On the show today… Jonas Vingegaard has made history, and in doing so has paid off a big dream that we have both shared since he stepped onto the top step of the final podium in Madrid last September when he won the Vuelta a Espana. That win gave him General Classification Winner’s jerseys in two of the three Grand Tours of professional cycling, having won the Tour de France on two occasions in 2022 and 2023. We knew at the time that it was unlikely that his main rival and the arguable GOAT of the Men’s pro peloton, Tadej Pogacar, would be taking the start at the 2026 Giro d’Italia, having won it already earlier in 2025. We also knew Pogacar would have huge goals in the 2026 Spring Classics season, and would of course be going to the Tour de France to defend his title, which was his fourth in that race. All of that top-level racing in the first half of the season for Pog would make a run at the Giro unwise, and unnecessary, since he’d already won it. And so the stage was set for Jonas to go to the Giro for the first time with no real competition to speak of, and a win would put him in a very rare club indeed: the men who had won all three Grand Tours in their careers. And the best part: he’d be accomplishing something that Pogacar has not, to date, accomplished. And so as Jonas stood on the podium in Madrid last year, we began salivating, and yesterday in Rome, our dreams were fulfilled.This past weekend also saw the start of the Women’s Giro, and while it started in the most predictable of ways, what happened shortly after the first stage was completed was a total surprise, and one that has left the cycling world stunned, and for many, quite angry. We’ll dig into all the catharsis, and all of the tea, on today’s show, as well as making our final Orla Fit Check, a Fantasy league update, and a ride through the afternoon shadow of the Coliseum in Rome in the Broom Wagon. Allez!Giro 2017: Dumoulin Stops for a Nature Break!This Week From Instagram:Anders Mielke in Jonas’ HometownJonathan V on what we need to make cycling exciting again. Great Point!Vic Campenaerts Getting an Update From Matteo JorgensenCrazy On BoardWreck Footage NonPro RaceThe Fart-Turbine The Next Evolution in AEROValgren Shows His PowerData After WinThe Most Beautiful Giro REEL I have seen this yearSimone Consonni Stops by the side of the road for a POPSCICLEAllison Jackson Goes 80’sGood Morning Giro From ASTANAHannah Walker and a ParrotValgren WinsMore ValgrenClimbing Mt Fuji is NUTZZZZZ!Sagan at The GiroSepp Kuss Wins and Completes his SetGiro Spectator FunStar Wars At The GiroFredrik Dversnes Bloody SockAdam Blythe and Vic CampenaertsVLAB’s BlingMore VLAB BLINGVic Campenaerts is AmazingCrazy Cyclist Attacks Woman No ContextContact Beyond the Slipstream:Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstreamEmail us at [email protected] our YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on StravaFollow Justin's gaming life on InstagramThanks for listening... Allez!

This week we’ll be discussing Jonas Vingegaard’s dominant performance in Week 2 of the 2026 Giro d’Italia as part of a larger discussion of the dominance of the “Superteams” in modern professional cycling. We’ll also do an Orla Chennaoui fit-check, a Fantasy League update, and as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon.Jonas Vingegaard Calling His ShotThe Cycling Podcast and their Instagram PageTrailblazer Alfonsina Strada: One Woman’s Battle at the Giro d'Italia | The Power of SportPolti Visit Malta Riders Bottle ControlThe Unmatched Beauty of the Giro D’ItaliaThe Story of The Maglia NeraHow Astana Celebrated Bettiol's WinGiro Broadcasters Play With The Graphics Package as Amateur Follows The Peleton on Stage 15Max Walsheid Thinks the Motorbikes Helped the BreakContact Beyond the Slipstream:Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstreamEmail us at [email protected] our YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on StravaFollow Justin's gaming life on InstagramThanks for listening... Allez!

This week we’re taking in all the action from the first week of the Giro d’Italia and some other racing from around the Men’s and Women’s pro pelotons. We’ll also have a news round-up, a Fantasy Update, and as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon.Crazy Video Of Florida Truck Driver Purposely Hitting Group Of Cyclistshttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYMwxVwlSdx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Fan Offers Beer To Pelotonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYRzhSsMQH6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Fans Face Legal Action After Taunting The Pelotonhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYWlEGwNmwV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Ciccone Hits Fan For Fucking With Himhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYcj7B4BY-Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Soderqvist Hits deck and Jeopardizes GC winhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYcWZHdBgT3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Now Thats How You Feed On A Training Ridehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DRKe20RDSMU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Hannah Walker Hits Fan With Soccer Ball https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYRuIYLh59A/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Deer Jumps In Front Of Peloton In Tour Of Hongriehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYVqIiHlySH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Fast Rear wheel Change by Tudorhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DXGxYIziOGx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Instant Karma for man who tries to hit cyclisthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYcrkT6ppm0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Descent Speed In Romandiehttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DX2Lkp8AdF9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==@SAFABRIAN Crazy Promo Video Amazing Footagehttps://www.instagram.com/p/DYPecnrlj40/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==That Time When A Motorcycle Dragged A Guy On Skis At The Tdfhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYVFfActrgQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Contact Beyond the Slipstream:Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstreamEmail us at [email protected] our YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on StravaFollow Justin's gaming life on InstagramThanks for listening... Allez!

This week we’ll be discussing all the racing action from the Women’s Vuelta Espana Feminina and the opening weekend of the Men’s Giro d’Italia. We’ll also have a news round-up, a fantasy league update, and as always, we’ll finish with a ride in the Broom Wagon.Contact Beyond the Slipstream:Slide into our DMs: @BeyondTheSlipstreamEmail us at [email protected] our YouTube ChannelFollow Matt on StravaFollow Justin's gaming life on InstagramThanks for listening... Allez!