The Cycling Brief
SEMIPRO CYCLINGThe cycling world moves fast. The Cycling Brief makes sense of it. Every day, in under 10 minutes, we break down the stories that matter — product launches, race results, tech shifts, industry trends — and connect the dots most people miss. Powered by data, delivered daily. A SEMIPRO Cycling production.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSportsSports News | |||
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Chinese manufacturing giant XDS brings a dealer-distributed, fully-specced carbon gravel bike to the US at $3,199 — and it eliminates every excuse Western brands had for charging twice as much. We break down why this is more than a price war.
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A viral Reddit thread about Shimano Cues shifting failures reveals a deeper issue — Shimano's new unified groupset ecosystem is creating tolerance problems that open the door for SRAM at the entry level. We break down why the engineering is sound but... more
A Reddit gravel build on a Yoeleo Altera g21 frame landed at 8.8kg for a fraction of big-brand pricing. We break down why the convergence of mature DTC components is making mid-range gravel bikes from major manufacturers increasingly hard to justify ... more
Wout van Aert finished second at Dwars door Vlaanderen and fourth at Flanders — and Visma called it progress. We break down why "close" isn't close enough and what it means for Paris-Roubaix.
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- Damian Ruse is exceptional....
I Started listening to Damien Ruse way back, 6-7 years ago. I'm an old recovering workaholic who rediscovered the bike. This is my seventh season riding and I've never been stronger at 65y/o. I am a cardiologists which naturally l nds itself to the physiology of endurance training. Textbooks & articles are my thing.
DAMIAN RUSE; His language skills, his patience and ability to communicate unsurpassed on a podcast. The information is clear, useful, interesting and diverse. There is a nice ... more
Apple Podcasts3njl1
United States3 years ago Ooof. A lot of talking without really saying much. Lots of buzz words, opinions, sophomoric condescension (reminds me of grad school) and audible sighs that indicate they are either boring themselves or would rather be talking about something else. Lol. They frequently cut in on one another and the one who seems to be the most humble, knowledgeable and pleasant gets cut off the most and speaks the least. They pick interesting topics, but sacrifice quality for quantity when explaining/discussing.... more
Podcast Addict24 years agodaddyspotatoes- Legendary science of cycling podcast
I’m so glad I discovered this podcast, which I discovered through Co-contributor Cyrus Monk. Such a great back catalogue of scientific based research. Five stars!
Apple Podcasts5MK_North Yarra
Australia5 years ago - Great Show
These short episodes are packed with information and very good.
Apple Podcasts5Cowens49United States5 years ago - The man is back
Awesome to see the gatekeeper of cycling information and raw data is back at work .
Apple Podcasts5Rick2916United States6 years ago
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Focusing on the personal stories and scientific insights behind cycling performance, this podcast explores the struggles and triumphs of cyclists at various levels. Episodes tackle a range of topics, from nutrition and recovery strategies to the psychological aspects of cycling, such as resilience and mindset shifts. With a mix of expert interviews and personal anecdotes, it provides actionable advice for athletes looking to enhance their performance and enjoyment of the sport. Unique in its approach, it emphasizes not just physical training but the broader lifestyle factors that impact an athlete's journey.
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The Cycling Brief launched 14 years ago and published 254 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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