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The Cycling Podcast

The Cycling Podcast
Tour De France
Vuelta a España
Cycling
Giro D'italia
Tadej Pogačar
Jonas Vingegaard
Tour De France Femmes
Remco Evenepoel
UAE Team Emirates
Lloyds Tour Of Britain
Tour De France Femme
Geraint Thomas
Demi Vollering
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
Tadej Pogacar
Paul Seixas
Joao Almeida
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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The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.

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The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.

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The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.

Fol... more

The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.

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Recent Guests

Elisa Longoborgini
Podium contender, articulated post-race interview
UAE Team Emirates
Episode: S14 Ep116: Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Robin Clay
Leeds-based rider, local guest interviewed on the bus
Leeds rider/Team staff mentioned on-air
Episode: S14 Ep116: Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Mia Griffin
Rider and Lantern Rouge featured in the on-site segments
Team staff/rouge context mentioned on-air
Episode: S14 Ep116: Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Isabella Holfren
Rider shown on climb, noted in broadcast
Team roster mentioned on-air
Episode: S14 Ep116: Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Antonia Niedermeyer
Youth and white jersey winner discussed in the mixed zone
FDJ Suez/Sparked by team narrative
Episode: S14 Ep116: Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Dominika Wlodzic
UAE rider in GC contention, spoke about team strategy
UAE Team ADQ
Episode: S14 Ep112: Stage 5 | Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Franzi Koch
Franzi Koch, domestique in the break, key support rider for Vollering
FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope (as discussed in context)
Episode: S14 Ep112: Stage 5 | Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot
Rider discussed in context of performance and form
UAE Team ADQ / co-rider discussions
Episode: S14 Ep112: Stage 5 | Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Sigrid Haukeset
Professional cyclist, UNO-X, breakthrough stage winner
UNO-X Mobility
Episode: S14 Ep110: Stage 3 | Geneva to Poligny | Tour de France Femmes 2026

Hosts

Lionel Birnie
Host of The Cycling Podcast
Rose Manley
Host of The Cycling Podcast Féminin (and coverage)
Denny Gray
Co-host of The Cycling Podcast Féminin; Host of Féminin coverage
Lizzie Banks
Host of The Cycling Podcast Féminin

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
    Australia4 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
    Denmark4 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 Kingdom5 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.

Audience appreciates the respectful, knowledgeable hosts and informative sponsor reads.
Fans enjoy the historical context and expert guest lineup.
Some listeners criticize inconsistent episode quality or pacing at times.
Listeners praise deep race analysis and on-site color.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#143
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#162
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#18
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#76
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#35
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#99
Italy/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S14 Ep118: Vuelta a Espana 2026: The Preview
Q: How should teams manage tapering and rest between the Giro/Tour and the Vuelta?
Larry explains that a full rest week followed by a gradual reintroduction is common, with Grand Tours acting as an intense training block and tapering science evolving with better fueling and recovery strategies.
S14 Ep118: Vuelta a Espana 2026: The Preview
Q: Is there any real suspense this year, given Pogačar's presence at the Vuelta?
Larry suggests that Pogačar's participation reduces the chances for a close overall GC but that excitement can still come from stage wins and breakaways, especially if the race unfolds with multiple opportunistic days for non-GC contenders.
S14 Ep113: Stage 6 | Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Q: Stephen Lawton asked whether Sigrid Haugset could have pursued a higher GC result with a more conservative strategy, and what Denny thought about that approach.
Denny suggested that while GC potential exists, balancing stage ambitions with GC risk is delicate, and teams often back breakaway strengths when the terrain and depth of the field allow, implying a cautious tilt toward a stage result rather than an aggressive GC push.
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.

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

The show centers on professional cycling, offering in-depth race analysis, on-site reporting, and interviews with riders, team staff, and cycling media. Across recent episodes, topics span grand tours (especially the Tour de France and Vuelta a España), strategies around GC battles, breakaways, and sprint finishes, plus on-the-ground color from hosts and guests. Notable strengths include on-location formats, historical context, and thoughtful discussions about governance, safety, sponsorship, and media dynamics in cycling. The mix of veteran hosts and frequent rider/journalist guests creates a voice-rich, context-heavy podcast that appeals to serious cycling fans, industry professionals, and decision-makers in sports media and sponsorships.... more

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1. Elisa Longoborgini
2. Robin Clay
3. Mia Griffin
4. Isabella Holfren
5. Antonia Niedermeyer
6. Dominika Wlodzic
7. Franzi Koch
8. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot

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