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The Cycling Brief

SEMIPRO CYCLING
Giro D'italia
Cycling
Jonas Vingegaard
Garmin
Tour De France
Tadej Pogačar
Remco Evenepoel
Nutrition
Cycling Training
VO2 Max
Strava
Longevity
Cycling Performance
Athlete Performance
Physical Recovery
Placebo Effect
British Journal Of Sports Medicine
UCI
Specialized
Shimano

The 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.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Short and sweet!

    Succinct and insightful…. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sad in Oz
    Australia2 months ago
  • Not worth anyones time

    Listening to the analysis of a two year old.

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    1
    JimV 1
    United States2 months ago
  • Ai generated

    Ai garbage

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    WJSBXJSHWNWKDI
    United States3 months ago
  • 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

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    njl1
    United States4 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

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Listeners appreciate the data-driven, no-nonsense approach and actionable gear/coaching insights.

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What is The Cycling Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, daily cycling briefing that distills the latest industry shifts, product launches, race results, and tech developments into a short, data-driven format. Episodes frequently connect broader market trends to practical implications for riders, teams, and shops, with a focus on actionable insights, gear decisions, and performance science. A standout trait is its rapid-fire structure and evidence-based framing, making it a go-to for professionals and serious enthusiasts who want clear takeaways without fluff.

Noteworthy elements include a rigorous approach to analyzing industry consolidation, fueling strategies, equipment trends, and the evolving business of cycling, often with practical coaching or product guidance that listeners ca... more

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5. The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

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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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