The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

Recorded live at Track Nats from the Anna Meares Velodrome, hosts Katherine Bates and Scott McGrory unpack a massive week in cycling. • The epic men’s and women’s Milan-San Remo – the attacks, the Aussie results, and Van der Poel’s brilliance • Pogacar’s shock announcement to ride Paris-Roubaix in the rainbow jersey  – what it means for the sport • Caleb Ewan’s emotional first win for Ineos and what it signals for his season • The inaugural ProVelo Super League comp wraps up – with Scott on the ground sharing the highs, the champions, and what’s next • Aussie Track Nationals headlines from Anna Meares Velodrome • The sudden axe of the Track Champions League – what went wrong? Subscribe and follow for your weekly dose of racing news, bold opinions, and insider stories from the world of pro cycling.

Special guest host Bear Laing joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week chatting:   Aussies clean up at La Vuelta  Ladies at the Tour of Romandie  Our Aussie Track Worlds team has been named What on Earth is a Strava mule? ProVelo Super League reveals their new Sydney race plans What's the new Sydney road race mean for the famous Bendigo Madison? The new Blackline Track comp is about to begin - Bear has the deets Who calls their bike "Gold Member"?  As always the show is made possible thanks to the legends at Bikebug www.bikebug.com   

This week Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in the bunker talking:   Can Ben O'connor hold on to the red jersey in Spain and why'd he delete his Twitter account overnight? Is it ok to barrage and what's that even mean!? Eddie Dunbar dun good! Richo's not happy with us but that's ok The Paralympics has begun! End of an era as Bridgelane says goodbye  Pog has rainbows in his sights The Amy Gillet Foundation is re-born Blackline Track League is GO!  World hour record gets broken on a not so aero bike As always The Wheelhouse is made possible thanks to Bikebug! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henk joins Kate and Merckxy in The Bunker this week and chat: An epic Tour de France Femmes The Vuelta is underway and it's hot as hell - literally! Julian Alaphillippe links up with Tudor Pro Cycling  Road Nationals is going west and Henk couldn't be happier! Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson no longer Aussie Olympian Matt Richardson Our junior Aussie Trackies are at Track Worlds in China  It's nearly go time for our Aussie Paralympic Cyclists We finally reveal the winner of the beautiful Colnago V4RS thanks to Bikebug and it's HILARIOUS! Plus are we ready for the Mater Foundation's big Brisbane to Gold Coast Ride?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate’s back from the Paris Olympics and Henk Vogel’s joins her and Merckxy in The Bunker for a bit of a spicy show! They chat: Paris Olympics wrap  Are the trackies getting too fast for the current velodromes? You won’t believe who has the Olympic flag Dawn Fraser “stole” in 1964! Tour de France Femmes gets under way in The Netherlands Who can beat Demi Vollering at TDF? That time Kate won a KOM jersey - seriously!  The time Henk watched his team-mate half naked in a cage swinging from the ceiling…WTF!? The Vuelta is about to start and there’s SO much climbing! Yatesy for the Win? One of our favs, Jay Vine is back baby! Huge changes to Australia’s cycling scene just revealed - what’s going on? A University reveals that hackers can shut down your Di2!   Last chance to win the same bike Tadej rides thanks for Bikebug! www.bikebug.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate joins Henk and Merckxy live from the Paris Olympic Games to chat:  Grace the Great's incredible Gold The most beautiful Olympic Road Races ever Would the Aussies be disappointed? Gold medal winner Saya Sakakibara gave the best f#cking interview ever!  Phil Liggett's last olympics - so he has dinner with Kate of course! Peter Sagan's in Paris and Kate asks him to come on the show The Aussie's are about to hit the velodrome in Paris WIN the bike Tadej Pogacar rides thanks to our friends at  BikeBug  Head to www.bikebug.com for your chance to win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pogacar still winning Can Girmay keep green? Is Tadej eating enough? What eating like a pro really looks like. Should team staff give bottles to riders from another team? Bad fan behaviour at Le Tour How are the Aussies stacking Highlights from the Womens Giro Grand Tour jersey heirarchy There’s a bear out there See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Week 1 of the TDF is done and the Women's Giro has just begun! Kate, Joel and Merckxy discuss with vigour:   Remco reckons Jonas doesn't have balls Jonas confirms that he does - he's just racing with his brain Is Pog worried after week one as they head to the high mountains? Biniam looks so good in Green - can he keep it? Aussies are kicking ass at the Women's Giro - but it not being shown on Australian TV! WTF? PLUS How to win a brand new Colnago VR4 valued at nearly 20k thanks to our mates at  @Bikebug  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an spicy episode of Wheelhouse this week! Join hosts Joel, Kate, and Merckxy as they delve into the most captivating moments of the 2024 Tour de France so far. From record-breaking triumphs to groundbreaking victories, this episode covers it all. Mark Cavendish's incredible Milestone Historic Win by Biniam Girmay Richard Carapaz's Yellow Jersey It's a Feel Good Tour Tadej Pogacar vs. Jonas Vingegaard again! Phillipsen gets a UCI Sanction The Australian Olympic Team is named - finally! The Women's Giro D'Italia is about to kick off Tune in for expert insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and lively discussions that capture the essence of the world's greatest cycling race. PLUS!  WIN a Pogacar V4RS Colnago: www.bikebug.com/win See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henks about to head to the Tour, Kate's getting Olympic fever, and Merckxy joined Instagram. It's been a big week, and there's a lot to discuss! The Tour Down Under is turning 25 It's Tour de France Time and we've named our dream team The Yellow, the Green, and the fight  ahead So many stages for the Sprinters - has Cav got a chance at the record? There's been a flurry of announcements with Wedding bells, Retirements and Comebacks Kate is bringing back Wheel of Misfortune Gordon Ramsay says "Wear your helmet!" Merckxy is on Instagram!!!!!  Thanks to our fantastic partners:  Bike Bug - www.bikebug.com RiverCity Studios - www.rivercitystudios.com.au ChampSys - https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a special 100th episode benchmark - we have a packed studio with Kate, Joel, Henk and Merckxy in high spirits.   This week: TWH celebrates! All rise for Sir Mark Cavendish Victory for Neve Bradbury at Tour de Suisse UAE continue to dominate, this time with Yates and Almeida  Elbow deep in Unchained - heros, villians, and more The Olympics are coming but not everyone is going.  Is Eddy Merckx actually the GOAT?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's never a dull moment when Kate & Mercksy are joined by Henk Vogels! This week: Ruby Roseman-Gannon shines at the Tour of Britain Takeaways from Dauphine and Swiss  Unchained is out, and it's binge worthy Ben 'Glutesy' O'Connor on the move  The UCI have said they're cracking down on safety How important is a race recon? Demi Vollering takes no chances with her TDFF preparation And an old medication with a new application is making the headlines for the wrong reason   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this week:  Action from the Criterium du Dauphine No LouLou at Le Tour How many mirrors did Visma Lease a Bike break because their streak of bad luck continues There's a new track cycling league in town called Blackline  We chat about the Brisbane to Gold Coast, and Smiling for Smiddy rides  www.bikebug.com.au  www.champsys.com.au/thewheelhouse    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henk Vogels is back from his European adventure to help the team unpack the ins and outs of the Giro D’Italia plus what’s happening in the women’s field and how was Henks adventure? King Pogacar  Aussie climbing talent on show The sprinters with some near hits  How cold is too cold? Grace Brown wins and Sarah Roy too Henks adventures in Europe with the ARA lads  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never a dull moment in world cycling and this week didn't disappoint. On Episode 96, Kate, Joel and Merckxy chat:  Pogacar's dominating the Giro D'Italia  Pink and purple skinsuits, why does the UCi care? What’s a good nickname for Pogacar? Lucas Plapp giving us the feels with his Italian success Can Ben O'Connor challenge Pogacar? Katey wants to wax her chain, but needs a YouTube tutorial Danger in the convoy with a team car hitting a rider  Demi Vollering wins in Spain - but what about Bredewold? Mark Cavendish wins in Hungary - so does Sam Welsford Team Wheelhouse is not going well in the  #8NationsGiro Thanks to BikeBug for supporting the podcast - use code 'wheelhouse' at www.bikebug.com - for 10% off your bike haul!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 95 of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast….. here's what's happening:   * Giro D'Italia Update: The Tadej Pogacar show * Johnathan Narvaez was happy Tadej went too late * Whatever you do, don’t stand between Pog and his pasta * Do the riders need a bike computer to win? * The first "sprinters stage," prompted a humorous backlash on social media * Pogacar's late attack in Stage 3 stirred some controversy, with journalists and fans deeming it "unnecessary." * Thymen Arensman's father stirs up Twitter,  what would Father Michael do? * Belinda McLoed has graced us with "The Hot Mess Map" for this year's Giro, celebrating #tourgran.   * The Wheelhouse is participating in the 8NationsVuelta, currently tied for third place! Can we rejig our team? * Women’s Vuelta * Demi Vollering claims victory at this year's event. * The riders' union has introduced a "puddle zone" for the riders * Updates from the Aussie Cup * The peloton is often heard expressing contentment with phrases like "I'm so happy" and "It’s really nice." We discuss how their multilingual abilities help, and we might just sprinkle in some Aussie slang to spice up their descriptions. * Kate now has a street named after her * Declan Tresize makes a splash at Ronde van Overijssel, showcasing formidable skills and earning well*deserved kudos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for Episode 94 of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast as we delve into a thrilling line up of cycling stories and insights. This episode features Olympic Gold Medallist and commentator Scott McGrory, who brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Don't miss out on: Scotts takeaways from The Grafton to Inverell Aussie success at BMX World Cup: Sakakibara and Kennedy reign supreme in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tour of Hongrie – its not 2017 but Peter Sagan and Mark Cavendish are lining up side by side Women's Vuelta: From dramatic crashes to strategic victories, and opportunity for 7 Aussie women The Tour of Romandie as a predictor for the TDF - Carlos Rodriguez's performance for Ineos The Giro D’Italia is here – will Pogacar make it a snooze fest? Ben O’Connor leads the way for 9 Aussie’s on the lap around Italy Gerraint Thomas’ incredible longevity in pro cycling – can he set a new age standard for pro cycling? Nike step back into cycling with Demi Vollering Supporting the Afghan women aiming for Paris Olympics Perfect for cycling enthusiasts and sports fans alike, this episode covers the latest in cycling news, race recaps, and personal stories from legends of the sport.  Thank you to Bike Bug for their support – don’t forget to use code ‘Wheelhouse’ at the checkout for 10% off. Keywords: Cycling Podcast, Scott McGrory, Giro d'Italia, Women's Vuelta, Tour of Romandie, BMX World Cup, Olympic Cycling, Cycling Commentary, Sapphire Tour, Cycling News     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're honoured to host cycling sensation Grace Brown to dissect her stunning victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and track cycling icon Kaarle McCulloch to discuss Australia's Olympic preparations and more. What's Rolling This Episode: Triumph at Liège: Grace Brown shares the emotional rollercoaster of clinching a Spring Classic and the razor-sharp focus that leads to podium finishes. Olympic Aspirations: Kaarle McCulloch gives us the lowdown on Australia's journey to Olympic glory, with insights on the preparation and mindset for success. ANZAC Solidarity: Exploring the unbreakable bonds among ANZAC cyclists, with a peek into their mutual encouragement across social media platforms. Challenging the Champion: Delving into strategies for athletes to tackle competitors like Pogacar and Van Der Poel in their dominant spring campaigns. Stability in Sports: The impact of long-term contracts on athletes' performances - an in-depth discussion featuring cases like Wiebes and Del Toro. Beyond the Gears: Debunking the myth of technology as the sole factor for cycling success and examining the real drivers behind gold-medal achievements. Industry Insights: Amid a market downturn, Colnago emerges victorious. Join our tech talk to find out how they're outpacing the competition. 🚲 Special thanks to BikeBug for supporting our cycling community! Visit www.bikebug.com.au and use the exclusive code 'wheelhouse' for a sweet 10% discount on your next gear haul. 🌟 Support the Future: Tayte Ryan's journey to the Junior World Track Cycling Championships. Find out how to help on his GoFundMe page.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/tayte-ryans-2024-junior-world-championships-fund See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week from the Brisbane Bunker, the team chat:  Brisbane Cycling Festival and Oceania Champs Was the Women's National Road Series event a "big crit"? Marianne Vos's victory amidst drama with Lorena Wiebes A spotlight on Ingvil Gaskjenn's surprising third-place finish Tom Pidcock's triumphant win and reflections on his growing legacy The demise of the National Cycling League (NCL) in America  Insights from the Track Nations Cup in Milton, Canada Gearing up for the Giro d'Italia Anticipation of the "Battle of Titans" - an upcoming weekend of major race showdowns  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the team are live from the buzz of the Brisbane Cycling Festival. - Grappling with the gritty glory of Roubaix, and the heart tugging personal triumph for Cyrus Monk - Dissecting the drama behind 'The Hat Throwing Incident' - Key takeaways from the Asia Pacific Cycling Conference with Kate’s insights - Pros on parade: pondering Pogacar's bike choices - Intense Roubaix Women’s race: Lotte's triumph and Sarah Roy's spare tyre saga - Debating the impact of Wout's withdrawal from the Giro are there Vuelta prospects? - Injury updates and recovery after the recent crash chaos - UCI's crackdown on mechanical doping explored - Is "Bacon" really a cycling slang word? Tune in for all this plus the underlying poetry and politics of cycling on this episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.