The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Ep 148: $6000 Bike Budget? Don’t Spend $6,000… + Is Dating a Cyclist a Bad Idea? Sep 17, 2026 3815 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  01:04 sweat relief 04:51 buying your first proper bike? Do this first 13:23 new bike budgeting considerations 19:42 a vintage bike dilemma 21:10 new bike for big event and 1-by for road? 26:12 riding after a big crash 32:19 getting

Ep 147: Gravel Bikes Have Changed… Again + New Dura-Ace Has One Annoying Problem Sep 10, 2026 4106 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Training with Garmin [ad]  00:48 purple goo 03:12 gravel bikes have changed… 12:56 more Dura-Ace info emerges 18:16 new around the world record 36:42 GPS tracking 44:06 Pogacar’s ‘private jet’ clause 46:04 NordVPN deal

Ep 146: Why Would Anyone Buy an S-Works? + This E-Bike Madness Must Stop Sep 3, 2026 3698 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 ads 00:48 corroding bike parts 03:46 Specialized S-Level 23:50 Vuelta, best racing of the year? 32:32 NordVPN deal [ad] 33:17 stop this e-bike madness 45:20 Jimmi’s unpopular opinion 48:00 an event fluff up 51:12 justice fo

Ep 145: Something’s Weird About the New Dura-Ace + Wtf’s Going On at the Vuelta? Aug 27, 2026 3858 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  01:04 world’s largest organised bike ride 03:35 New Dura-Ace isn’t fully wireless? 12:04 we need to talk about the ai copycat stealing our work 21:08 Dylan Johnson gets a tyre sponsor 33:11 What the hell’s going on at the Vuelta? 42

Ep 144: 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Riding Long Distance + Trek's Big U-Turn Aug 20, 2026 4508 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Training with Garmin [ad] 00:47 Bad claps & cafe stops 04:32 New Domane… how times have changed 11:10 Chris’ methods for long-distance bike comfort 28:26 Ultra cycling misadventures + Chris’ favourite race 36:33 Bucket lists

Ep 143: WorldTour Bikes We’d Actually Buy + More Bike Brands in Trouble Aug 13, 2026 3368 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 indoor/outdoor workouts with Garmin [ad] 01:04 whooshy bikes 03:13 Lapierre and Raleigh in trouble 12:36 penny farthing hill climb & other niche events 29:26 Tour de France round up 41:03 NordVPN deal: 4 months free [ad] 42:0

Ep 142: He Beat Everyone on a €900 Bike + This Is Getting Silly Aug 6, 2026 3735 Thanks Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Ads 00:48 a new cycling conspiracy  06:48 he won an ultra on a 900euro bike  15:13 our ultra event cheat codes  19:27 chest padding saga & double standards  29:01 Lorena Wiebes is untouchable + brilliant breakaway (TdFF round-up)  34:55 UAE staffer 20 year doping ban 38:03 carbon wheels for heavier riders  42:41 eba

Ep 141: Has Tadej Pogačar Broken Cycling? + Cycling Conspiracy Theories Jul 30, 2026 3530 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Indoor training with Tacx [ad] 01:04 racoon 02:28 has Tadej Pogacar broken cycling? Men’s Tour debrief  09:57 predicting Pogacar’s final career stats  24:37 TdF bike trends that benefit normal cyclists 33:14 cycling conspiracy theories (and some non-cycling ones) 38:56 conspiracy theories continued 53:08 Tour d

Ep 140: Cyclists, Stop Doing This + Are Tour Testers Hunting Growth Hormone? Jul 23, 2026 3671 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Garmin ad  00:47 coffee shop  04:10 cyclists, please stop doing this 19:03 surprise Tour drugs tests & growth hormone?  31:42 bad hotels on Tour  36:35 Cycling Court is now in session  49:36 Is it just me?  54:17 whatsapp fluff up  55:20 CADE ebay store now live! Send your submissions for Cycling

Ep 139: The New Dogma Could've Been Perfect + Jonas Almost Quit?! Jul 16, 2026 3531 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ad + Trance Armstrong  12:09 world’s lightest endurance bike  19:58 Meta glasses banned by UCI  24:07 Pidcock’s SRAM jam  27:38 what’s the red stuff the pros keep drinking? We try some  33:46 Jonas almost quit?! 42:28 when cycling causes anxiety Join the CADE Club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia

Ep 138: The New Tarmac SL9 is…Interesting + Le Col’s £3million Bail Out Jul 9, 2026 4169 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!    00:00 Indoor training with Tacx [ad] 00:55 intro 01:57 weird secrets of the Tarmac SL9 17:29 record breaking Canyon 20:57 Le Col buy-out, small businesses lose out? 25:12 Brompton joins Decathlon 32:39 Visma anti-doping trial + TdF antics 39:49 secret new gels the pros are using 45:09 barefoot pedals 50:15 Fantasy league fluff up

Ep 137: What Were Pinarello Thinking? + How Much Does Tadej Pogačar Earn? Jul 2, 2026 4066 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00Tacx trainers FTW [ad] 00:55 bike upgrades 07:50 that brown Pinarello 12:24 Tour Divide + Ross Edgley 20:13 rip off cycling shoes? 27:49 the next Tadej Pogacar + Tour de France buzz 37:09 how much is winning the Tour actually worth? 48:30 CADE Tour de France fantasy league info + patreon chat group 50:02 who really cares about bike warra

Ep 136: Ranking Popular Cycling Challenges Worst To Best + Canyon's Wild New Bikes Jun 25, 2026 4094 Download SAILY in your app store and use our code wildones at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https ://saily.com/wildones Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Garmin data ftw [ad] 00:49 tipping 07:26 e-bike conversion kits & bike warranties 13:50 stealing our own bikes 16:54 400k!! 18:39 Is this new Canyon bike the future of cyc

Ep 135: 9 Costly Bike Mistakes Most Cyclists Make + Ultra Race Cheating ft. Bike Mechanic Nic Jun 11, 2026 3939 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Tacx indoor training [ad] 00:55 allergies + Thibaut Pinot 06:29 cheating at the Trans Balkan race 15:16 big rides and Nic’s Unpopular ‘Around the World’ Opinion 25:00 no more big screens 29:39 women’s Giro epic final 31:48 Nic tip 1: Don’t buy/setup your bike for one ride 34:58 Nic tip 2: there’s a right and wrong way to wash your bike 3

Ep 134: Most Ridiculous DQ In Cycling? + Unbound Was Disgusting Jun 4, 2026 3549 Download SAILY in your app store and use our code wildones at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/wildones Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Data sorted with Garmin [ad] 00:48 riding Ventoux elevation on a beach cruiser 05:55 RideOut debrief 08:30 sick cargo bike mod 10:29 podcast time change on audio platforms

Ep 133: The UCI Lost to SRAM + Why I Wiped My Strava Stats May 28, 2026 3898 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 ads and intro 00:55 Albert Einstein’s saddle 04:35 are SRAM levers actually longer? 12:02 SRAM defeats the UCI 15:21 this new cycling movie actually sounds good!? 19:55 how easy is it to cheat MyWhoosh’s anti-doping? 26:08 cycling cha

Ep 132: Pro Cyclist Beaten Unconscious + Giro Riders Told To Stop This May 21, 2026 3436 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 an emergency + Garmin ad 02:48 many options, little stock… 08:12 gear ratio pet peeves 17:05 things to consider before you buy a used bike 19:45 teens targeting pro cyclists 21:02 Giro riders get warning over bottles 23:29 Tour de Fra

Ep 131: The Canyon Frame Error Nobody Noticed + E-racing Dopers Beware… May 14, 2026 3600 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Indoor Training with Taxc 00:55 bad advert 03:26 ‘world’s lightest bike’ 06:01 the Canyon frame error nobody noticed 15:20 anti-doping for virtual races 21:39 justice for Jan-Willem 24:19 wheelie bins & wooden bikes 28:22 Benedict Cu

Ep 130: Shimano Conspiracy Theories + The Worst Groupset We Ever Reviewed May 7, 2026 3583 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 train like a pro with GARMIN data 00:48 vacation antics 05:49 the worst groupset we’ve reviewed 10:48 new Campagnolo Record 13 13:22 a thank you and a plea… 14:40 Shimano conspiracy part 2 19:21 Zwift buys Rouvy 27:29 join the Giro

Ep 129: MAAP Fires Shots at Assos + An Epic Bike Event Fail ft. Mechanic Nic Apr 23, 2026 4144 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:20 howdy 03:59 An EPIC bike event fail 15:48 Sea Otter + Nic’s thoughts on 32-inch wheels 23:21 quick release handlebars?! 31:32 dreamy bike builds 34:51 Help us give Francis a nice surprise! 36:43 MAAP fires shots at Assos 42:39 drop bar popstar 46:26 Unpopular Op

Ep 128: The UCI is COMING for YouTubers + Are Quiet Roads More Dangerous? Apr 16, 2026 3730 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Garmin data for the win 1:17 he came to the US to race and got DQ’d 03:00 CUBE issues 04:42 New Shimano stuff 10:38 Roubaix chaos 22:27 Lanterne Rouge v the UCI28:16 More airbags32:12 Unpopular Opinion: when it comes to bikes, ignorance is bliss36:38 Unpopular Opi

Ep 126: Seriously, What’s Canyon Doing? + Unhinged Bike Theft Attempt Apr 15, 2026 3842 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’

Ep 127: The Bikes We’d Actually Buy in 2026 + A Game-Changing Gravel Bike Apr 15, 2026 3792 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos 00:00 Indoor training with Tacx + Ride Out is back, baby! 01:21 X-Labs gravel bike + new GRX 10:24 pwning the n00bs 12:18 What happened at Flanders 16:04 New off-road Everesting world record20:15 The bikes we’d bu

Ep 125: ‘Homicide Attempt’ on Ex Pro + Gravel Bike Tech Can Get In The Sea Mar 26, 2026 3647 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’

Ep 124: Shimano Are Being Fined + Another New Factor?! Mar 19, 2026 3492 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Training effectively + Garmin RideOut is back 01:10 Jimmi made a jingle 02:55 Francis was framed! 05:46 the future of bike design? 12:17 Matteo Jorgenson r

Ep 123: Why, Giant?, The $7500 CAAD14 + Our Coolest Guest Yet! Ultra-Cycling Record Holder Sarah Ruggins Mar 12, 2026 4073 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ads 00:54 The CAAD14 is here 07:55 FFS Giant! (FUOTW) 11:33 Crash solutions + Garmin Ride Out is coming! 13:29 Our most badass guest yet: meet Dr Sarah Ruggins 17:11 ‘I entered Transcontinental & didn’t even own a bike’ 22:26 Smashing the LEJOGLE World Record 28:

Ep 122: Weird Move, Shimano + Specialized and Trek Want Refunds Mar 5, 2026 3927 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data wins 00:47 moon landing 03:30 Send us your questions for Sarah Ruggins! 05:33 3D printed Hezo shoes update 06:43 New Tiagra 13:04 Specialized, Trek and Shimano are suing the US government 15:52 Giant sales tank 17:07 Ed Sheeran’s Giant Propel 18:00

Ep 121: UAE Rider ‘Met Banned Doping Coach’ + Underrated Gear We Still Use in 2026 Feb 26, 2026 3665 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! CADE merch: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 ads 00:52 Emily’s on 1-by + secret new bikes 06:01 Self-tightening cycling shoes 09:42 3D printed cycling shoes 15:09 Bike fitting learnings 19:51 Jimmi met the UCI’s tech rules boss 31:40 UAE’s Marc Soler questioned over links to banned doping coach 34:06 Tragedy at Tour of

Ep 120: SRAM Backs Down + STOP With These Ridiculous Wheels Feb 19, 2026 4060 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data FTW 00:50 postcard 09:34 Pog’s pissed off 15:13 Pog’s power numbers are insane 18:10 SRAM backs down 21:42 32-inch wheels 32:19 New ‘affordable’ handmade-in-italy steel bike 37:06 Dream cycle lanes 42:00 some very sad news 43:01 ch

Ep 119: A Shimano Conspiracy… + Finally, The Bike We’ve Waited For Feb 12, 2026 3879 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Garmin ad: indoor training with Taxc 00:52 Jimmi has an issue 05:04 a Shimano conspiracy theory 09:58 Is this device the future of group riding? 14:00 Finally, the bike we’ve been asking for! 18:47 Ex-pro attempted robbery 23:27 New Lance Armstrong biopic 27:05 I t

Ep 118: A Rare Pogačar Fail, Trek's in Trouble + World Champs Meth Scandal Feb 5, 2026 3854 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 01:00 hello etc 03:01 Cheapest bike we’ve ever reviewed 07:59 Weirdest bike we’ve ever reviewed 11:14 Francis’ big news 15:16 World Champs meth scandal 26:13 A new way to catch dopers? 29:13 Really, Pogacar? 33:29 ‘Dire’ situation at Trek 41:10 Unpopular Opinion: Get disc brakes OFF lower tier bikes! 44:33 Unpopular Opinion: bike mechanics ne

Ep 117: Cinelli Gets Called Out + Fan Caused Vingegaard's Crash? Jan 29, 2026 3925 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ad: Garmin 00:58 Ad: MedExpress + Code below 02:09 All killer, no filler? 06:30 Addressing a conspiracy 08:52 More industry closures 15:03 Cinelli aero claims debunked 22:25 Vinegaard fan crash drama 33:10 A new untitled quiz game 45:21 New bike fluff ups (FUOTW) 46:36 cameras for bike packing 52:15 Dumb phone updates 56:36 New bike

Ep 116: Mass Lay-Offs at Canyon + Pinarello’s New Bike Just Got Banned Jan 22, 2026 3387 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 A man set his dog on us 06:43 Francis got scammed on AliExpress? 11:50 150 and 155mm SRAM cranks 23:37 Pinarello’s new gravel bike is sus 29:01 Canyon cuts 320 jobs 32:06 Five Finger Death Punch + airbag bib shorts 34:26 FUOTW 35:40 Unpopular Opinion: indoor > outdoor riding 39:16 Unpopular Opinion: is carbon fibre really eco-

Ep 115: Sad News for Rapha and Le Col Fans + Are Thieves Stalking Your Strava? Jan 15, 2026 3845 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Backwards caps 05:15 Why did Simon Yates really retire? 14:33 Bad news for Rapha and Le Col fans 30:14 Strava and socials used to plan £30k bike burglary? 36:26 The barge still hasn’t turned (FUOTW) 38:00 Unpopular Opinion: Shimano wireless frustration 43:21 Unpopular Opinion: Ban WorldTour bikes from sale? 53:47 Send us your

Ep 114: Cannondale, We Didn’t See This Coming + Cycling's Addictive Drugs Problem Jan 8, 2026 3536 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Hello! 04:30 The Cycling YouTuber Bike Scam continues… 07:13 He rode 500km around McDonald’s drive-thru 12:00 Banned Pro cyclist becomes… a butcher 14:18 Astana just dropped a rap track 16:47 CAAD14 leak? 21:52 man arrested after cyclists shot at on ride 24:01 A $4000 race bike fit for Pogacar? 31:28 doping grey areas 42:16 T

Ep 113: Brutally Ranking 2025 Cycling Trends + ANOTHER Bike Recall Dec 26, 2025 4340 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the-shelf sus gravel bikes 33:39 nose str

Ep 112: The Bikes We Shouldn’t Have Sold + Shimano’s New ‘Affordable’ Di2 Dec 18, 2025 3750 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new bike is getting meme’d hard 40:26 the bik

Ep 111: $1MILLION Fake Specialized Bikes Con + Big Issues at CUBE Dec 11, 2025 4603 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 How many burritos is too many? 05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox 08:46 How to ride faster, made simple 12:43 News quiz incoming… 13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered 18:23 Massive road bike recall 21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness 25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles 27:13 Decathlon rider fined in Spain for this 29:08 Wor

Ep 110: Can This New Groupset Save Campagnolo? + Specialized Has Lost Its Mind Dec 4, 2025 4025 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error 01:00 Gym gains & Greggs pub 05:50 SRAM battery hack you should NEVER try 08:57 Mid-range bikes that are cool? 12:36 Campagnolo promises mid-tier groupset amidst mass lay-offs 25:40 People are angry at Specialized 31:56 Tour de France stage winner caught 5 times over drink-driving limit 32:39 4 ways we make winter

Ep 109: Canyon’s £34m Sales Problem + Pogačar’s VO2 Max Is Revealed… and wow Nov 27, 2025 4087 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Get back… 04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews 09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes? 22:46 IPT becomes NSN 30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal 37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW) 43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape 50:33 Unpopular Opinions on mudguards 57:16 Send us your Un

Ep 108: New Cannondale Leaked + Jimmi Joins GCN?! Nov 20, 2025 3723 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Got the lurgy 02:37 Jimmi joins GCN? 05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot 06:32 Bianchi crack frame 08:23 New steel bikes galore!! 18:16 New Cannondale leaked 22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions 25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar 30:54 Packing error (FUOTW) 34:21 Unpopular Opinion on drop bars 3

Ep 107: Is Shimano Coming For SRAM? + Another Brand Closure?! Nov 13, 2025 3421 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 hello again 06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks 08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life 12:59 new cycling documentary to watch 14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?! 18:54 what’s Shimano up to now? 25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike… 29:07 What is this new Cinelli? 32:41 L

Ep 106: A Questionable Canyon, Pog’s Hour Record? + Has Colnago Gone Too? Nov 6, 2025 3801 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 You can’t see me… 03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool 11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon? 19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record? 28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked 29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the peloton 33:44 In defense of Tom Pidcock… 38:25 Unpo

Ep 105: More Industry Shutdowns + This Advice Changed Our Cycling (And Lives) Oct 30, 2025 3440 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating 04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff 08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives 17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss… 24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’ 29:26 Chris King & Bontrager manufacturer goes bust 31:14 Strava

Ep 104: Rapha Loses £17.2million + We Won! Oct 23, 2025 3348 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 We won! 06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever? 11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg 15:06 A very naughty seatpost… 20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI 28:02 Rapha Loses £17million 33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW) 35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popular 40:53 Unpopular Opinion: TT bikes = best comm

Ep 103: “Truth About Team Sky Will Come Out” Says Wiggo + Shimano, Finally Oct 16, 2025 3630 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Scroll down for Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tees… 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Trying something new 03:37 Elves and Massacan bikes update 08:28 Why we don’t keep bikes we review 11:35 Bradley Wiggins: 'truth about Team Sky will come out’ 18:44 Shimano finally listened! 22:15 Make Metal Bikes Cool Again tees 23:18 Pogačar ‘beaten by amateu

Ep 102: Specialized Has Done It Again + Cycling YouTuber Arrested In Russia Oct 9, 2025 3145 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested. Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-tee Make METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-tee And here’s DC Rainm

Ep 101: There's a Huge Problem at Giant + Has Trek Gone Too Far? Oct 2, 2025 3708 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 More on the Elves Falath EXP + Roasting 11:14 Giant has a big problem 14:02 Make Steel Bikes Cool Again 21:16 Oakley’s new AI glasses 29:33 Cool one-piece cockpit mod 32:38 Trek’s new gravel bike is wild 39:32 UCI u-turn on handlebars 42:42 Emily ruined Jimmi & Nic’s date night (FUOTW) 46:56 Unpopular Opinion

Ep 100: SRAM Is Suing… + We Need To Talk About Cube Sep 25, 2025 3755 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 100th show + how many bikes does it take to pull a car? 04:49 Benny’s first video + bts 08:43 SRAM is suing… 13:52 Cube’s 2026 bikes revealed 19:12 Vuelta chaos 23:42 Everesting World Championships 28:25 Bad behaviour at Badlands 35:12 100th Show Big Quiz Special! 55:35 Jimmi almost ran himself over (FUOTW) 5

Ep 99: Bike Stuff We Totally Wasted Money On + Unpopular Cycling Opinions Sep 11, 2025 3407 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 98: Shimano, We Didn’t See This Coming… + BIG Changes At Canyon Sep 4, 2025 3739 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Is Standert worth the price tag? 12:57 More team bikes stolen 13:24 Shimano just changed the game 19:25 Cargo bike conversion kit 25:53 Canyon CEO out 31:01 Rapha’s special edition kit fluff up 36:58 Unpopular Opinion: The problem with cycling clubs 53:43 Unpopular Opinion: Headwinds are the best 56:43 Send u

Ep 97: Visma Bikes Stolen at Vuelta + Wahoo Forced to Apologise Aug 28, 2025 3148 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 The Ridley Noah Fast broke Jimmi’s back 12:17 Visma got burgled 17:46 Wahoo forced to apologise 24:18 We’re forced to apologise (FUOTW) 25:42 E-bike turf wars 28:12 More bike brands go bankrupt 30:54 Unpopular Opinion: Most people are fuelling wrong 38:11 Unpopular Opinion: Overrated London cycling spots 41

Ep 96: New Concerns Over Hookless + EF Beef with the UCI Aug 21, 2025 3407 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error 01:00 Side quests 03:35 Full carbon jockey wheels & cages – wild claims 12:38 GCN gets stung by 3.6kg full carbon bike 14:43 What IS this wild jockey wheel?? 17:00 He cycled the perimeter of Britain 20:53 New warning over hookless rims 28:21 WADA reinstates EF rider’s 2-year ban 38:18 EF has major BEEF with the UC

Ep 95: New Rotor Groupset Leaked + Goodbye Rapha Aug 14, 2025 2698 Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Vote for us in the Bike Biz Awards here: https://bikebizawards.com/vote/ 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 We’re back! 04:01 Is this Rotor’s new electric groupset? 09:14 Goodbye Rapha 13:07 Cycling has an unhealthy weight obsession 23:39 Do us a solid and vote for Cade Media in the Bike Biz Awards! 25:32 Big DT Swiss recall 27:53 A surprise presen

TdFF Stage 9 | A New Standard Has Been Set Aug 3, 2025 1306 Highlights from Stage 9 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 05:00 Pauline GOAT? 11:23 Final jersey standings 11:50 Alternative jerse

TdFF Stage 8 | Le Court Blasts FDJ’s Dirty Tactics + GC In Smithereens Aug 2, 2025 1564 Highlights from Stage 8 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 15:47 Has FDJ been self sabotaging itself? 18:18 GC Standings 19:04 Peop

TdFF Stage 7 | Le Court, What The Hell? + Who Is This New Pro Cycling Star? Aug 1, 2025 1152 Highlights from Stage 7 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 07:10 GC Standings 08:08 Kim Le Court’s comeback? 11:46 The fastest Tour

TdFF Stage 6 | Nightmare for UNO-X + What’s Demi Playing At? Jul 31, 2025 1431 Highlights from Stage 6 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 08:01 Jersey standings 08:38 What’s FDJ upto? 14:40 UNO-X doomed? 15:57

TdFF Stage 5 | HUGE Crash Causes 5 DNF’s + Team Managers Speak Out Jul 30, 2025 1299 Highlights from Stage 5 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 09:33 First African rider in Yellow? (FUOTD) 10:20 Jersey Standings 10:5

TdFF Stage 4 | Can Vos Beat Wiebes? + Kristen Faulkner Is Doomed Jul 29, 2025 1202 Highlights from Stage 4 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Demi Vollering Crash Update 03:30 Highlights 06:59 Standings 07:27 Jimmi’s data cor

TdFF Stage 3 | Disaster For Vollering + Are UAE In Trouble? Jul 28, 2025 1017 Highlights from Stage 3 of the women’s Tour de France. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:53 UAE in trouble? 02:30 Highlights 07:05 Jersey standings 07:21 Disaster for GC favou

TdF Stage 21 + TdFF 2 | Pogi, What Happened?! + UCI Fines Itself… Jul 27, 2025 2208 Highlights from Stage 21 of the men’s Tour de France and Stage 2 or the women’s. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 It’s all gone Pete Tong… 02:30 Fireworks in Paris 08:10 O

TdF Stage 20 + TdFF 1 | Kaden Groves' Wild Move + ASO's BIG Mess Up! Jul 26, 2025 2019 Highlights from Stage 20 of the men’s Tour de France and Stage 1 or the women’s. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Tour de France Hommes Highlights 06:32 Kaden Groves’s bik

TdF Stage 19 | Is Pogačar OK? + INEOS Soigneur Sent Home Over Doping Link Jul 25, 2025 1395 Highlights from Stage 19 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 04:26 Is Pogacar OK? 09:21 Arensman’s on a roll 10:19 Florian’s sick

TdF Stage 18 | Teams Plot Against Pogi + Outrageous Move By Martinez Jul 24, 2025 1318 Highlights from Stage 18 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 05:31 GC standings 06:19 OnleyFans 08:12 Team alliances against Pog

TdF Stage 17 | Disaster For Girmay + Doping Boss Found In Rider Enclosure Jul 23, 2025 1463 Highlights from Stage 17 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlights 04:30 Crash chaos in final km 11:28 Abandons/injuries 13:12 Lidl-Tr

TdF Stage 16 | Pog’s Villain Era? + Can Jonas Make A Comeback? Jul 22, 2025 1431 Highlights from Stage 16 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Big favourite abandons 03:42 Highlights + winner 09:28 Jersey standings 10:33

TdF Stage 15 | What Was Alaphilippe Thinking? + Most Overrated Tour Stuff Jul 20, 2025 1882 Highlights from Stage 15 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Stage highlights + winner 04:30 What was Alaphilippe thinking? 05:32 Jersey st

TdF Stage 14 | Pog’s Numbers Spark Questions + INEOS Car Hits Fan Jul 19, 2025 2115 Highlights from Stage 14 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Katy’s back! 02:00 Highlight: Intermediate sprint + crash 02:33 Highlight: Tou

TdF Stage 13 | Roglič, How?! + INEOS Fights Doping Links Jul 18, 2025 1999 Highlights from Stage 13 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 RedBull Bora nutritionist Will joins the show! 02:30 Stage highlights + result

TdF Stage 12 | Remco Cracks In The Heat + Cofidis Bikes Stolen AGAIN? Jul 17, 2025 1379 Highlights from Stage 12 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Hi! 01:55 Cat 1 climb claims victims… 03:29 Summit finish 04:27 Pogi injury up

TdF Stage 11 | POG CRASHES + Spectator Storms Finish Jul 16, 2025 1436 Highlights from Stage 11 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 The wildest stage yet! 02:03 Highlight: breakaway action 03:00 MVDP launches 0

TdF Stage 10 | Vingegaard Riding 1x In Mountains!? + Pogačar Can’t Drop Him Jul 14, 2025 1965 Highlights from Stage 10 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Hello! 01:55 Highlight: 29-man breakaway + EF goes turbo! 03:35 Highlight: Vis

TdF Stage 9 | MVDP’s Monster Move + Sprinters Sabotaged?? Jul 13, 2025 1972 Highlights from Stage 9 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Hello 02:06 Highlight: Breakaway v peloton, who’ll come out on top? 06:34 Highl

TdF Stage 8 | Wout Shocks Us All + Pogačar Pushing Riders Around Jul 12, 2025 2087 Highlights from Stage 8 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 01:35 Hello! 02:05 Highlight: Jonas Vingegaard waves the peloton past 03:36 Highlight: Mechanicals + sprint teams take position 04:09 Highlight: Fi

TdF Stage 7 | Is Visma Trolling Pogacar? + Almeida’s Tyre Blows Off Rim Jul 11, 2025 1848 Highlights from Stage 7 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Highlight: breakaway 02:51 Highlight: Intermediate sprint 03:01 Highlight: 20km

TdF Stage 6 | Polka Dot Jersey BEEF + Remco’s Quitting Soudal QuickStep Jul 10, 2025 1385 Highlights from Stage 6 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 intro 01:35 Hot air balloon or gold castle? 02:48 Highlight: Intermediate sprint

TdF Stage 5 | Vingegaard’s Bike Troubles? + Knife Attack At The Tour Jul 9, 2025 2095 Highlights from Stage 5 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 It’s TT time! 01:56 Highlight: Edoardo Affini 02:36 Highlight: Wout Van Aert

TdF Stage 4 | Van Der Poel Gets Dropped + Soudal Car Crash 😬 Jul 8, 2025 1502 Highlights from Stage 4 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:35 Hello 01:57 Highlight: Breakaway 02:08 Highlight: Visma train choo choo! 02:34

TdF Stage 3 | Did Coquard Cause This Race-Ending Crash? + MANY Yellow Cards Jul 7, 2025 1729 Highlights from Stage 3 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform 00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets 00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F 01:34 Hello 02:44 Highlight: Race start 03:02 Highlight: Philipsen crash 10:18 Highl

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