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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...
Arensman wins solo after UAE spends half the day chasing Roglic. Pogacar looked like he wanted the win… until he didn’t. Vingegaard finally outkicked him. And Roglic? Full tilt, full fade. Cyrus and Aidan dive into how Ineos found form just in time, how Lipowitz quietly locked down the podium, and whether Pogacar’s “let them win” energy is the real deal or just the legs catching up. Also inside: – Sticky bottles, shoulder checks, and why Martinez still has KOM – Whether UAE’s loya...
Ben O’Connor wins solo on the Queen Stage after chaos in the valley, Lipowitz overcooks it, and Pogacar just shrugs off another Vingegaard attack. Aiden and Cyrus dive into: – Why Red Bull-Bora’s “double leader” strategy is failing – What Pogacar's restraint is doing for the race – The sticky bottle that’s making headlines – UAE’s and Visma's team depth – How O’Connor may have just kept his team alive – And the GC podium fight: is Onley about to snatch third? Also featuring: tactical rants,...
After a calm-ish day featuring a controlled breakaway and a sudden downpour, things went full Mario Kart in the final kilometre. A huge crash took out most of the sprint contenders, but Jonathan Milan stayed upright to take his second stage win of the Tour. Simmons was immense, Abrahamsen gave it a go (again), and Cofidis… well, Cofidis did Cofidis things. Cyrus and Aidan break down the sprint chaos, the motorbike controversy, and the surprising Tour de France of Quinn Simmons. They also disc...
Valentin Paret-Peintre outfoxed Ben Healy and Enric Mas at the summit to give Soudal Quick-Step a much-needed victory. Behind them, Vingegaard and Pogacar lit up the GC fight again, trading attacks in a Tour that refuses to give us a dull day. Cyrus and Aidan dive into it all—from Van Wilder’s heroic Lazarus pull, to Pogacar’s pure joy while attacking when he didn’t need to, to why Visma-LAB's tactics make sense even when they don't work. They also tackle fan interference (again), Roglic’s de...
Stage 15 was supposed to be a quiet transition. Instead, we got eight groups on the road, surprise Belgian domination, a perfect UAE decoy move—and Alaphilippe celebrating third like he'd won the whole Tour. Tim Wellens took a well-deserved solo win, Campenaerts rolled into second, and somehow Alaphilippe emerged from the fog of painkillers to snatch third… and celebrate like he’d fathered a child. Cyrus and Aidan dive into a chaotic day of breakaway politics, tactical misreads, UAE’s trust i...
Thymen Arensman lit up Stage 14 with a dominant breakaway win—first riding for Rodriguez, then riding away from everyone. Behind, Pogacar was unbothered, Vingegaard was defiant, and Remco… was in the team car before the first summit. Cyrus and Aidan unpack it all: UAE’s calculated pacing, Visma’s disappearing support squad, and the surprising solidity of Lipowitz. They also debate Remco’s decision to abandon, and explain why gloves—and the lack of them—might’ve ruined Michael Storer’s day.
Pogacar crushed everyone (again), beating riders on full TT rigs while riding his aero road bike without paint or bar tape. Roglic turned back the clock with a third-place finish. And Luke Plapp sat in the hot seat so long we’re pretty sure he needs aloe vera. Cyrus and Aidan break it all down: from Remco’s shocker and Vingegaard catching his two-minute man, to debates about disc wheels, one-by setups, ankle socks, and helmet choices. It’s peak tech nerdery—but with plenty of chat about pacin...
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