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Kittel looks back at a career built on raw power and precision. He explains why he never adopted the extreme low positions of other sprinters, how it felt to dominate the Champs Élysées, and why losing that finish still stings. “A big tradition is gone,” he said. “Paris smells different. Food, perfume, excitement.” The conversation moves far beyond sprinting. Kittel speaks candidly about the pressure faced by young riders, the dangers of comparison culture, and how expectations have exploded ...
This week on the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram and Ethan dive into everything happening in the world of cycling… even if it is the off-season. From Mathieu van der Poel’s Ironman tease to Greg LeMond talking tech at Rouleur Live, it’s been a surprisingly lively week. We break down the big headlines, including: Van der Poel and the 100k-like Ironman challengeQ36.5 becoming Pinarello - Q36.5 Pro CyclingThe early chatter around the 2026 Giro d’ItaliaWhy Evenepoel, Vingegaard, and Del Toro ...
At just 19, Cat Ferguson has already lived a full cycling life. From a childhood spent on Alpe d’Huez to a breakthrough season with Movistar she talks about growing up fast in the peloton, handling setbacks and whether she could beat Puck Pieterse in necking a pint. In the Domestique Hotseat, Ferguson reflects on skipping cyclocross for the first time, the mental strength it takes to survive the spring, and how a stage win at the Tour of Britain helped her reset after a tough start to the yea...
We’re deep into the off-season — and that means one thing: transfer chaos! In this episode, Bram and Ethan dive into the biggest transfers ahead of the 2026 cycling season. From Red Bull’s signing of Remco Evenepoel to INEOS’ puzzling strategy and Decathlon’s surprise masterclass — we break down every major move, what it means for the teams, and who’s shaping up for success next year.
Cole Kessler might be one of the tallest riders in the peloton, but he’s quickly proving he’s more than a gentle giant. At 6’6”, the American national time trial champion joins Aidan to talk about late growth spurts, finding balance in a sport built on sacrifice, and why he believes the breakaway isn’t dead. From growing up as an undersized kid on the American football field to climbing the ranks with Lidl–Trek, Cole opens up about what it really takes to become a pro cyclist, the pressure o...
From Pogačar’s dominance to del Toro’s breakout at the Giro, from Marlen Reusser’s evolution to Maëva Squiban's fearless Tour de France Femmes ride: this episode covers it all. Bram and Ethan sit down for a full-season recap of men’s and women’s racing, breaking down the highs, lows, and biggest surprises of the year. Expect strong opinions, bad predictions, and plenty of laughs as the Domestique team hands out its unofficial end-of-season awards. 🎙 Topics covered: • Best riders of 2025 (no ...
In this episode of The Domestique Hotseat, Bas Tietema opens up about storytelling, ambition and the rise of the Unibet Rose Rockets, cycling’s most unconventional team. From filming rides with friends to leading a pro squad chasing a Tour de France wildcard, Tietema shares how belief, creativity and community turned an idea into a movement. With Wout Poels and Dylan Groenewegen joining for 2025, the Rockets are no longer outsiders as they redefine what a modern cycling team can be. 🎙️ “It...
After a season that took her from the high climbs of the Tour de France to the chaos of Worlds in Rwanda, The Domestique Hotseat sat down with Niamh Fisher-Black to talk leadership, learning curves, and what it means to grow up inside the peloton. At just 24, the New Zealander has already lived the full arc of a rider’s education. From her early jump to SD Worx to her new role as team leader at Lidl–Trek, Fisher-Black is still searching for that first win at the highest level, but the consis...
In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan for a short preview of the season's last WorldTour race on European soil as they break down the parcours, where they expect Tadej Pogačar to go solo and who will attempt to follow him. Potentially standing in the Slovenian's way is Remco Evenepoel, who’s been closing the gap all autumn after strong rides at both the World Championships and European Championships. Behind them lies a deep field of chal...
On the back of a rollercoaster season, we sat down with Sarah Gigante for this episode of The Domestique Hotseat. At just 24, the Australian has already endured more setbacks than many face in a lifetime: from breaking both arms as a junior, to heart inflammation at Movistar, and most recently surgery for iliac artery endofibrosis. Gigante opens up about her unconventional path: an ATAR score of 99.95, a mother who doubled as scribe and soigneur, and the home-made abseiling harness that kept...
The 2025 European Road Championships head to the Drôme-Ardèche region in France, with a 202.5km course packed with relentless climbs. From the opening ascent out of Privas to repeated passages over the Saint-Romain-de-Lerps and the Val d’Enfer, this route will punish anyone not at their best. In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan for a full preview of the men’s and races as they break down the parcours, the favourites and the tactic...
On the eve of the World Championships in Rwanda, we sit down with Wout Poels for this episode of The Domestique Hotseat. Poels reflects on life inside the peloton: from the ‘controlled chaos’ of Kigali’s streets to his memories of Team Sky’s dominance, where he rode alongside Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal. He shares his thoughts on the rivalry between Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar, the rise of all-rounders like Tom Pidcock, and how he ranks Froome against today’s ‘aliens’....
The 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali could be the most brutal edition we’ve ever seen. With over 5,000 metres of climbing, relentless hills, altitude, and air quality challenges, this year’s Worlds is set to test the very best. In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan and special guest Dan Challis for a full World Championships 2025 preview. We break down both the men’s and women’s elite road races, analyse the form of the bigges...
South African rider Byron Munton has lived through more than most in his 25 years. From crashing into a swimming pool while learning to ride, to lifting his arms in celebration at the Volta a Portugal, Munton’s story is one of resilience, family, and finding purpose in the hardest of times. In this episode of The Domestique Hotseat, he opens up about his first elite World Championships, the brutal reality of being South Africa’s only male representative, and the training roads of Rwanda. But ...
Kim Le Court lands in the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after having made history in the peloton. The Mauritian rider became the first African woman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, just months after winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Her breakthrough on the road followed years of success in mountain biking, including victory at the Cape Epic, and a bold return to Europe after nearly leaving the sport behind. In this episode, Le Court talks about the sacri...
Kim Cadzow may be new to the sport, but she has already made her mark in the WorldTour. After joining Jumbo-Visma in 2023, the 23-year-old quickly built on a breakthrough 2022 season, when she won the New Zealand time trial title and showcased her climbing talent with a fifth place on the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge. In this episode, Cadzow talks about the steep learning curve of elite cycling: from discovering cobblestones for the first time, to witnessing the brutal crashes that made h...
Finn Fisher-Black takes the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess in the lead-up to the 2025 Vuelta a España. At just 23 he has already ridden for Jumbo-Visma, UAE and now Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, chasing the opportunities that can shape a career in the WorldTour. He recalls the infamous night-time TTT in Barcelona, convinced on the start line that he would crash, and speaks candidly about life inside UAE where Almeida and Ayuso fought for leadership while Pogacar’s authority was never in do...
Michael Storer jumps into the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after one of the most active and talked-about performances of the 2025 Tour de France. In this episode, Storer opens up about what it’s like to be the guy Julian Alaphilippe rides for, and how he navigated leadership status at Tudor Pro Cycling. He talks about his decision to leave Groupama-FDJ, the difference real support makes, and the role of Fabian Cancellara inside the team - “more ambassador than manager.” There’s als...
Well, that wasn’t your average Champs-Élysées parade. Wout van Aert rode Pogacar off his wheel—yes, really—to win solo in soaking wet conditions, with Matteo Jorgenson playing the perfect decoy. The sprinters got stitched, the GC was neutralised, and Pog lit it up just because he could. Cyrus and Aidan break down what made this year’s Paris finale actually worth watching. They dig into UAE’s tactics, the team dynamics behind Wout’s win, and why Pogacar’s final attack didn’t land. There’s also...
Stage 20 was chaos—wet roads, a furious breakaway, and an emotional first Tour de France win for Kaden Groves. Cyrus and Aidan relive the sprint-finish that Groves earned the hard way, battling through a sketchy crash, disloyal team dynamics, and low expectations. They unpack Jegat’s wild ride into the GC top 10, Jayco’s tactical failures, and Mauro Schmid’s heroic comeback after a 70km/h crash. Also up for debate: where’s the line between moto advantage and media necessity? And has this Poga...
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