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Cyclist Magazine Podcast

Cyclist Magazine
Cycling
Tour De France
Team Sky
Giro D'italia
Gravel Racing
Luke Rowe
Tadej Pogačar
Women's Cycling
Olympics
Ridelondon
London
Vuelta a España
INEOS
Paris-Roubaix
Triple Crown
Tadej Pogacar
AG2R
Cyclist Magazine
Bradley Wiggins
Chris Froome

From the team behind Cyclist Magazine, this is a podcast for lovers of all things cycling, whether you’re a sucker for a sportive, a carbon fibre connoisseur or just Bernard Hinault’s biggest fan.

Host James Spender brings you in-depth conversations from within the world of cycling by the people that know it best, with new episodes every other Thursday. Guests have included the likes of Greg LeMon... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes161Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

This week, Will and James are joined by Lidl-Trek’s head coach, Mattias Reck. Born and raised in Sweden, like most people in his profession Mattias started out racing as a pro before moving into performance coaching. In 2017 he joined Trek-Segafredo,... more

This week Robyn is joined by Road Race World Champion Magdeleine Vallieres. The 24-year-old EF Education-Oatly rider wasn't seen as one of the main favourites when the women's peloton lined up at the start of last year's course in Rwanda, but after o... more

This week, James and Will are joined by ex-road pro turned gravel ace, Rob Britton. Born in Saskatchewan in Canada in 1984, Rob turned pro in 2010 with American team Bissell Pro Cycling and for the next 12 seasons raced at Continental level, arguably... more

This week, James is joined by Guy Martin, former British motorcycle racer, land speed record setter, part-time cyclist and reluctant TV presenter - he says he’d rather be known for his day job fixing trucks than as a TV personality. But on the box he... more

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Recent Guests

Magdeleine Vallieres-Mille
World Champion (Road Racing)
Team Canada / EF Pro Cycling
Episode: 158. Magdeleine Vallieres, World Champion
Rob Britton
Professional gravel cyclist, former road pro, now racing gravel
Ovrlnd adventure team; Factor Bikes
Episode: 157. Rob Britton: Slave to the road turned gravel supremo
Guy Martin
Former British motorcycle racer, TV presenter, and author
Self/Various TV productions
Episode: 156. Guy Martin: Getting kidnapped, land speed records and defying death on two wheels
Harry Tanfield
Professional cyclist (Ribble Outliers, gravel racer)
Ribble Outliers / Ribble
Episode: 154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Steve Smith
Head of Castelli and Sportful, Manifattura Valcismon
Castelli, Sportful
Episode: 153. Aero mutinies and secret shorts with Castelli's Steve Smith
Zoe Bäckstedt
Professional cyclist, Canyon–Swarms Sonder Crypto rider
Canyon–Swarm Sonder Crypto
Episode: 152. Zoe Bäckstedt: Why I love Sundays in Hell
Pieter Potters
R&D manager at Belgian Cycling Factory, overseeing the design of road and gravel bikes.
Belgian Cycling Factory
Episode: 151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Brian Smith
Former professional cyclist and national champion commentator for Eurosport
Eurosport
Episode: 150. Brian Smith: National champ, racing with Lance, saying no to EPO, and snakes in showers
Lee Donaldson
Filmmaker and passionate cycling fan
Episode: 149. The legend of Eddy Merckx, with Lee Donaldson

Hosts

James Spender
Host of Cycling-focused show, with in-depth interviews and industry context
Will Strixson
Co-host, contributes insights and hosts segments
Robyn Davison
Guest interviewer/co-host on episodes; active in show discussions

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 246 ratings
  • Our Chat Begins At…

    Great hosts, great guests and great show! The “Our Chat Begins At…” info in the show notes is super handy as it lets listeners cut straight to the interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cold In Syracuse
    United States2 months ago
  • The aero socks of podcasts

    Great hosts and guests, I’ve enjoyed discovering and listening to the back catalogue

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sir Beckwood Fizzington
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Both & Brad

    Great episode this one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dg1755
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Pretty depressing, uninformed, uneducated take on sport washing here. By all means platform differing viewpoints but at least let them be thoughtful and based in fact. Unsubscribed.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    joechester
    2 years ago
  • Insta-idiots

    You lost me at “influencer”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    0123456781976
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests span pro riders, designers, and journalists, offering broad cycling insights.
Some listeners dislike certain topic choices (e.g., NFTs) or changes in hosting lineup.
Listeners praise deep, well-researched interviews and strong chemistry between hosts.
Production quality and interview quality are generally high, with some criticism about new co-host dynamics or segments.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#24
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#119
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#42
Germany/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#60
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#64
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#223
Australia/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: What led to his shift from road to gravel racing, and how has that change affected his career?
He discusses a mix of opportunities and personal preference, noting that gravel offers a more collaborative team environment and a way to continue racing professionally with less pressure from a WorldTour contract.
154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: How did personal tragedy affect the season with Katusha and later years?
He describes personal loss during a WorldTour season, the need to balance training and competition with grieving, and how the team supported him through that period.
154. Harry Tanfield: Baptisms of fire, keeping the faith, and the Ribble Outliers
Q: What was it like moving from the domestic racing scene into a contract with a WorldTour team?
He explains it as a combination of luck, opportunity, and adapting quickly to demands, with initial high hopes followed by a tough learning curve and injuries that complicated the early years.
151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Q: Why are bikes so expensive?
Bikes are expensive due to the high cost of materials, R&D for high-end models, limited production volume, and the quality of components required to meet professional standards.
151. UCI rules, design evolution, and why bikes are so expensive, with Pieter Potters
Q: How much influence do pro riders genuinely have on the design process?
Pro riders provide valuable feedback that influences bike design, focusing on what they need to perform at their best.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclist Magazine Podcast

What is Cyclist Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dive conversations with prominent figures from the cycling world, spanning pro riders, coaches, designers, journalists, and personalities who shape the sport's culture. Episodes cover career transitions (road to gravel), sponsorship dynamics, gear technology, team and development landscapes, nutrition, and the evolving business of cycling. The hosts balance technical gear talk with storytelling and behind-the-scenes insights, often tying in industry trends, historical context, and broader sports science. A standout quality is the breadth of guests—from Olympic champions to engineers and authors—creating a multi-faceted view of cycling that appeals to both hardcore enthusiasts and industry professionals.

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Recent guests on Cyclist Magazine Podcast include:

1. Magdeleine Vallieres-Mille
2. Rob Britton
3. Guy Martin
4. Harry Tanfield
5. Steve Smith
6. Zoe Bäckstedt
7. Pieter Potters
8. Brian Smith

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