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The Piste Take

The Piste Take
Track Cycling
Olympic Games
Great Britain Cycling Team
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Australia
Women's Team Sprint
Matthew Richardson
Men's Omnium
Women's Omnium
Paris 2024 Olympics
Team Pursuit
Team GB
Men's Team Sprint
Ryan Owens
Men's Madison
Joanna Rowsell
Women's Madison
Men's Sprint
Paris 2024
Commonwealth Games

Hosted by track cycling professionals, Lewis Stewart and Jonny Mitchell, the Piste Take offers top level insight into the world of track cycling. With expert analysis from some of the sports top riders and coaches, we offer a deep dive into the stories, shenanigans and titbits as the sport gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.The Piste Take releases on Thursdays on a fortnightly basis, with s... more

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We are back with our normal episodes with a BANG! This week we take our longest ever intro to discuss the recent doping ban of Colombian track star, Martha Bayona Pineda before welcoming on Team USA superstar and human Adonis, Mr Anders ... more

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We bring you our final British Track Nationals Special episode with a short interview too with triple British champ, Emma Finucane. We discuss her race performances, upcoming competitions and the excitement of being back repping the famo... more

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In our next wrap up, we're again joined by the calming presence of Tom Davidson to chat through Day 3 of the 2026 British Track Nationals. 

We are joined by podcast stalwart Will Tidball to talk through THAT elimination race where he be... more

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In our next day 2 wrap up, we're again joined by the calming presence of Tom Davidson to chat through Day 2 of the 2026 British Track Nationals. 

On the Women's Endurance side we chat through a world class final between Josie Knight and... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Truman
World champion medalist and competitive cyclist, recognized as the current world's fastest P1.
GB Track Cycling
Episode: Episode 46: Glass Backs and Training Hacks with Joe Truman
Theo Bos
Five-time world champion and Olympic silver medalist in track cycling
Professional Cyclist
Episode: Episode 45: The 500K bike and Theo Bos - Part 1
Will Tidball
Cycling professional and commentator
Episode: REVIEW: World Track Championships 2025 with Will Tidball
Josh Charlton
Current European Individual Pursuit Champion and double world silver medallist
Team GB
Episode: Episode 44: An NPC Comes to Life with Josh Charlton
Cole Shields
Olympic silver medalist and track cyclist
New Zealand Cycling
Episode: Episode 43: Chronic Silence with Cole Shields
Lewis Oliva
Former track cyclist and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist
Episode: Episode 42: Power AND Weight with Lewis Oliva
Justin Grace
Development coach for USA Cycling, formerly with British Cycling
USA Cycling
Episode: Episode 41: STAR SPANGLED KIWI with Justin Grace
Anna Morris
Double world champion, Olympic medalist, and current European champion in track cycling
British Cycling
Episode: Episode 40: Rags to Riches with Anna Morris
Shane Perkins
Professional track cyclist who transitioned from competing for Australia to representing Russia.
Russian Cycling Federation
Episode: Episode 39: Owning Your Past with Shane Perkins (Part 2)

Hosts

Jonny Mitchell
Co-host of The Piste Take.
Lewis Stewart
Co-host of The Piste Take.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Best Podcast forTrack Cycling

    I’ve always wanted some media that discussed and illuminated track cycling ore and I found it here. Stats, results, stories and bants.

    I love hearing about everything that’s going on from all the different perspectives because the sport is so much more than a worlds and Olympics .

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ffs i dont want a nickname
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Sophisticated analysis combined with hilarious intervals

    New to the sport, I have a lot to learn. Even though the boyz talk way above my head, I’m beginning to appreciate the nuances of the track by listening. My best days on the bike are long past, but I continue to train to race because it’s a challenge, keeps me in the gym and on the bike. Jonny and Lewis bring a nice vibe to the small group that is track cycling, with occasional turns to the absurd. I nearly drove off the road when they had Matt Richo on in episode 1: the beginning of the legend ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gofergold
    United States10 months ago
  • If they only spoke ‘Mercan

    I came to track cycling late in life. This show, the hosts and the guests make it a sport I can follow without being plugged in day to day. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HughConway
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best Track Cycling Pod out!

    Love the episodes, great variety of content and guests. The knowledge the presenters bring along with how they relate to their guests makes it the best track cycling specific podcast out! 11/10 must listen for cycling fans

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cosmo@83
    Australiaa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love this podcast. It’s funny, interesting and really informative. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonFielden
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience notes approachable tone, making complex topics understandable for newcomers.
Fans appreciate access to athletes and coaches, plus candid behind-the-scenes stories.
Listeners praise the depth of analysis and the mix of technical insight with humour.

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Episode 46: Glass Backs and Training Hacks with Joe Truman
Q: How do you feel about the competitive dynamics among the cycling teams?
It's motivating to see the potential for British cycling to challenge the Dutch team, especially with promising new riders.
Episode 46: Glass Backs and Training Hacks with Joe Truman
Q: What do you think led to your success in making the transition to P1?
I didn't change much in training; I just focused on the technical elements for P1 and applied them.
Episode 41: STAR SPANGLED KIWI with Justin Grace
Q: What are the unique challenges of coaching Americans compared to other countries?
The lack of external support and the necessity for athletes to juggle work and training are significant challenges.
Episode 41: STAR SPANGLED KIWI with Justin Grace
Q: Why has sprinting maybe not happened in the US before?
Competition with other sports is the biggest roadblock; cycling is not an NCAA sport, resulting in fewer athletes pursuing it as a career.
Episode 41: STAR SPANGLED KIWI with Justin Grace
Q: Was this kind of the design of we've got the early Olympics coming up, we don't have any sprinters, this is how we're going to solve the problem?
Search for Speed was created to identify young local talent who could be given the opportunity to train and possibly compete in the LA Olympics.

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A fast-paced, expert-minded show centered on track cycling, blending race analysis, training strategies, and inside perspectives from top riders and coaches. Episodes cover Olympic prep, world championships, equipment choices, and team dynamics, with hosts unpacking the sport's latest developments through candid conversations and anecdotes. A standout in-depth format, the program combines technical breakdowns with personable storytelling, making it accessible to both hardcore fans and newcomers curious about what goes on behind the scenes in elite track cycling.

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Recent guests on The Piste Take include:

1. Joe Truman
2. Theo Bos
3. Will Tidball
4. Josh Charlton
5. Cole Shields
6. Lewis Oliva
7. Justin Grace
8. Anna Morris

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