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The Cycling Podcast

The Cycling Podcast
Vuelta a España
Tour De France
Cycling
Giro D'italia
Tadej Pogačar
Jonas Vingegaard
Remco Evenepoel
Tadej Pogacar
Lloyds Tour Of Britain
UAE Team Emirates
Paul Seixas
Demi Vollering
Geraint Thomas
Joao Almeida
UCI
Lloyds
British Cycling
Women's Cycling
Tour De France Femmes
Tour De France 2026

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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One of the busiest weeks of the racing season serves up a handful of big races to review, a Monument on the horizon…and what feels like a necessary discussion about whether the calendar is, indeed, much too busy.

The UCI’s consultation on the futur... more

Just a few days on from Brandon McNulty’s surprise victory in the World Championship road race in Montreal, his national team-mate Larry Warbasse takes us inside a rainbow jersey-winning performance by Team USA.

Larry leads us behind the scenes of ... more

Join Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie as they recap the men’s World Championships Road Race in Montreal.

They ask whether there's been a more enjoyable race for the rainbow jersey in recent men's elite road race history, and whether the eventual winn... more

Join Rebecca Charlton and Lizzy Banks as they recap the women’s World Championships Road Race in Montreal.

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Recent Guests

Oliviero Troia
Former UAE Team Emirates rider, Floriculture entrepreneur, key interviewee on Troia family business
UAE Team Emirates (former), Troia Flower Company
Episode: S14 Ep145: Ignition: How One Race Sparked World Domination
Marco Marcato
Professional rider and teammate to Pogacar's era
UAE Team Emirates
Episode: S14 Ep145: Ignition: How One Race Sparked World Domination
Graham Bartlett
CEO of Velon
Velon
Episode: S14 Ep144: Double Trouble?
Magdaleine Vallieres
World Champion and EF Education-EasyPost rider
EF Education-EasyPost
Episode: S14 Ep143: Yes we Canada!
Maggie Coles Lyster
Human Powered Health rider featured in Canadian interviews
Human Powered Health
Episode: S14 Ep143: Yes we Canada!
Marcel Camp-Ruby
Spanish National Champion, cycling analyst
Episode: S14 Ep139: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 19 | Vélez-Málaga > Peñas Blancas. Estepona
Calum Thornley
Rider, time trial specialist
Team Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe
Episode: S14 Ep138: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 18 | El Puerto de Santa María > Jerez de la Frontera
Enric Mas
Vuelta leader, GC contender
Movistar Team
Episode: S14 Ep138: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 18 | El Puerto de Santa María > Jerez de la Frontera
Sebastián Unzuet
Head of Sports, Movistar
Movistar
Episode: S14 Ep138: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 18 | El Puerto de Santa María > Jerez de la Frontera

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
  • Great but slow and too much background noise

    Love you guys. Listened for many years. But way slower for feedback than the Move. Background noise in some settings very loud and unprofessional - understand want authentic but cars, restaurant chat and ambulance horns is not that professional sounding - honest feedback. I often listen to you guys on long rides on road and hear cars horns and noise from your podcast not the road sadly. But overall awesome / just a bit slow to get up on daily when a stage follows everyday.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    fredsk25
    Australiaa month ago
  • Just excellent

    Have dipped in and out of this around the Tour de France the last couple of years, but then just stayed subscribed more and more regularly.

    The recent Alp d’Huez pod where Lionel and Graham rode up part of it is just great- not speaking for a while and just recording the crazy sounds of the mountain, and then giving the flavour of the fans, the race, the effort of the ride, an e-bike review…this is what a podcast does that team media PRs just don’t. Love your work everyone- I’m staying for the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jezwiles
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Tour De France coverage

    Thanks lads for really interesting and fun filled coverage of the tour. Great for keeping updated with all the news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zofo58
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Really very good for years now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LawlerBoy
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant TdF coverage

    I found this when searching for a replacement for the ITV4 coverage. Lionel and Graham have great chemistry and do a brilliant job of not only covering the race but giving a wider perspective and a sense of life on the road following the race. Just fantastic! Thanks to all the team involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JT3843
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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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.

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

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#177
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#73
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#102
Spain/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#111
Poland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#225
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#247
Argentina/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S14 Ep148: Larryvée: The Montréal Maestro
Q: How did the US team selection work and who made the call?
A selection committee adjudicates a petition-based process with auto-qualifiers; Larry viewed it as a balanced, team-first selection rather than purely based on individual results.
S14 Ep136: Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 16 | Cortegana>La Rábida. Palos de la Frontera
Q: For listeners who do not know you, introduce yourself.
I'm Daniel Arribas, a journalist who started covering cycling a few years ago and am now contributing to The Cycling Podcast during the Vuelta.
S14 Ep128: Vinos de La Vuelta | The wines of La Vuelta
Q: What shifts in winemaking style are you observing in Jumilla and surrounding regions as climate and alcohol pressures change?
Winemakers are prioritizing freshness and drinkability, often aiming for lower alcohol levels and less oak, with biodynamic practices and careful grape selection helping maintain quality even as yields respond to hotter, drier conditions.
S14 Ep128: Vinos de La Vuelta | The wines of La Vuelta
Q: Why did you choose to focus on Catalan red varieties for this La Vuelta wine case, and how do they perform under the 2026 climate conditions?
Catalan reds rely on indigenous varieties like Garnatxa and Carignan which hold up well under heat and drought, delivering concentrated fruit with fresh acidity, and the Castellan and Priorat regions show how climate-driven choices can still yield balance and value.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cycling Podcast

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. Oliviero Troia
2. Marco Marcato
3. Graham Bartlett
4. Magdaleine Vallieres
5. Maggie Coles Lyster
6. Marcel Camp-Ruby
7. Calum Thornley
8. Enric Mas

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