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The Cycling Podcast

The Cycling Podcast
Tour De France
Vuelta a España
Cycling
Giro D'italia
Tadej Pogačar
Jonas Vingegaard
Remco Evenepoel
Tadej Pogacar
UAE Team Emirates
Lloyds Tour Of Britain
Geraint Thomas
Tour De France Femme
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
Tour De France Femmes
Joao Almeida
Paul Seixas
Demi Vollering
Lloyds
UCI
British Cycling

The Cycling Podcast takes listeners to the heart of professional cycling with weekly episodes and daily coverage of the Grand Tours. Join journalists Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie – and a few special guests along the way – as they podcast about the latest cycling news and the world of professional cycling. Founded by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie in 2013, The Cycling Podcast i... more

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Nice proves nice for some! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.

There will be analysis, interviews, plenty of Fren... more

Another legend of Ventoux has just been crowned! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.

There will be analysis, inte... more

Wins don’t get much more popular than this! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.

There will be analysis, interview... more

The GC battle has only just started. Find out more by listening to Rose Manley, Denny Gray and Lizzy Banks on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.

There will be analysis, int... more

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Recent Guests

Iain Treloar
Writer, Escape Collective
Escape Collective
Episode: S14 Ep107: Bonus: The Cycling Podcast + Escape Collective Mash-Up
Caley Fretz
Co-founder, Escape Collective
Escape Collective
Episode: S14 Ep107: Bonus: The Cycling Podcast + Escape Collective Mash-Up
Sébastien Piquet
RadioTour commentator
Radio Tour
Episode: S14 Ep106: KM0: Ça Revient / It's Coming Home | Episode 7: Paris
Dominique Serieys
Décathlon team head, manager
Décathlon
Episode: S14 Ep106: KM0: Ça Revient / It's Coming Home | Episode 7: Paris
Pierre Merjour
L'Equipe journalist
L'Equipe
Episode: S14 Ep106: KM0: Ça Revient / It's Coming Home | Episode 7: Paris
Jeremy Whittle
Esteemed journalist and author of Ventoux, Sacrifice and Suffering on the Giant of Provence
Journalist
Episode: S14 Ep105: Preview | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Jasper Stuyven
Rider, Soudal Quick-Step
Soudal Quick-Step
Episode: S14 Ep100: Orcières-Roulette | Stage 18 | Tour de France 2026
Seb Berwick
Australian rider with Carhartt Rural, Tour de France participant
Carhartt Rural
Episode: S14 Ep99: Va-Va Voiron | Stage 17 | Tour de France 2026
Gareth Cartman
Author of We Road All Night (1926 Tour de France book)
Author
Episode: S14 Ep98: Could Anyone Beat Evian-epoel? | Stage 16 | Tour de France 2026

Hosts

Rose Manley
Host of Giro d'Italia Women coverage and Féminin segments across multiple episodes.
Daniel Friebe
Host of The Cycling Podcast; regular contributor and interviewer.
Lionel Birnie
Co-host of The Cycling Podcast; long-running voice with strategic and historical insights.
Michele Pelacci
Host/Co-host offering race color and historical context; contributes across segments.
Daniele Friebe
Host; provides live commentary and interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • The best cycling podcast out there.

    Be it the grant tour coverage or week in week podcasting - simply the best cycling Podcast with real journalistic standards.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gravins123
    Germany3 months ago
  • Come back Lionel!

    Miss the sensible and polite Lionel on the Giro!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sad in Oz
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great Stuff

    So exciting Allways looking forward to the Next episode.

    Great Tour teams both TdF femme and Hommes.

    Fantastic to have Lionel back on the pod.

    TdF femmes fabulous cheeses.

    Giro/TdF/Vuelta: Great coverage wine, Food and Cycling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    https://itunes.apple.com/dk/reviews/id263922381
    Denmark3 months ago
  • Download problem

    Good show, shame about the tech

    Last 3 episodes (Tour of Flanders) don’t play or download on Apple.

    Hope you resolve it soon!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dgj79
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Avoid

    Anti Israel focus continues..even this week unbelievably. No mention of South Sudan in the UAE section. Zero balance. Shocking.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jez094
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the on-site reporting and guest variety, though some critics desire sharper episode pacing.
Guests' insights on team strategy and rider perspectives are a recurring strength for sponsors and pitch opportunities.
Positive reception of familiar hosts with occasional notes on tech or format glitches.
Mostly strong, insightful race analysis and engaging storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#215
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#129
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#67
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#143
France/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#170
Germany/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S14 Ep97: The Press Conference | Rest Day | Tour de France 2026
Q: What should a Grand Depart tip be for attending the event live?
Plan two or three key viewing spots, arrive early to catch team arrivals, and pack essentials for a long day of watching the race, including electrolytes and snacks.
S14 Ep97: The Press Conference | Rest Day | Tour de France 2026
Q: Hi Lionel, why do riders swap bikes on time trials, and could this rule change affect the race?
Riders swap bikes for strategic reasons, balancing the benefits of a time-trial bike on flats with a lighter climbing bike on climbs; changing the rule would reduce strategic variability and could dull the tactical elements broadcasters and sponsors value.
S14 Ep88: The Press Conference | Rest Day | Tour de France 2026
Q: How can any team win the Tour in the next eight years without Pogacar or Del Toro or Sextas on their team?
The hosts discuss that winning would require pairing multiple GC riders, developing younger talent, and potentially recruiting top talent aggressively, but it's fundamentally tied to UAE's current dominance and the need for a rebalanced team strategy; without top-tier riders, entering a sustainable window for victory would be much harder.
S14 Ep82: Pau, We Meet Again | Stage 5 | Tour de France 2026
Q: What makes Olaf Coy's win significant for Decathlon CMA CGM?
Coy's victory marks the first Tour de France stage win for the team with Decathlon as title sponsor, validating the team's sprint strategy and giving them a strong identity beyond Paul Sexas's high expectations.
S14 Ep79: Hollywood Blockbuster at Les Angles | Stage 3 | Tour de France 2026
Q: And talk to me about how this Grand Departure has gone for you so far with Kevin Voigteland's puncture on the TT, obviously not ideal. And presumably from the team that you picked, I mean, I almost tend to call it kind of the cycling equivalent of bas-ball in the cricket in that you've kind of gone all out attack, presumably to get the yellow jersey in the first weekend and then defend it for as long as you possibly can.
The team treated the time trial as an important goal but not the be-all and end-all. They aimed for a strong overall performance across the race, accepting some bad luck along the way while staying brave and focused on taking opportunities day by day.

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A long-running cycling podcast that blends on-the-ground race reporting with deep dives into tactics, rider personalities, and regional culture. Episodes routinely pair race analysis with on-site color from venues, interviews with current and former pros, and entertaining recurring segments (such as cheese or regional curiosities) that add texture beyond straight race recap. The show consistently covers Grand Tours and major stage races, balancing technical breakdowns, team dynamics, and human-interest stories, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both the numbers and the atmosphere of professional cycling. A notable strength is the mix of veteran hosts with a rotating cast of guests from teams, media, and the cycling world, which ... more

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1. Iain Treloar
2. Caley Fretz
3. Sébastien Piquet
4. Dominique Serieys
5. Pierre Merjour
6. Jeremy Whittle
7. Jasper Stuyven
8. Seb Berwick

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