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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

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Tour De France
Cycling
Cyclocross
Giro D'italia
Cycling Culture
Matthew Vanderpoel
Bike Racing
Gravel Racing
Tadej Pogačar
Wout Van Aert
Movistar
Pogacar
Vuelta
Tour Of Flanders
Demi Vollering
Mountain Biking
The Black Jersey
Olympics
Zwift
Vuelta a España

A comedy show about pro bike racing? A racing show with comedy? Even we're not sure. These three cycling aficionados met a decade ago as bike messengers and have spent countless hours racing, and more importantly discussing the finer qualities of all things bicycles, cycling culture and bike racing ever since. Join the conversation.

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This week Tim loves Mas, Matt loves any English-speaking rider, and Spencer has a lot of baseball cards. Plus, worlds predictions, dumpster finds and Tims civic quest update.

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Mas is boss, Roglic is back and unfortunately it's all because Pog is hurt. We are sad and happy, confused about the past and excited about weird bikes. Pretty normal episode.

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This week we discuss another tragedy in cycling with the death of Finlay Tarling. We preview the highly contested grey jersey competition at the upcoming Vuelta and take a much-loved brand in an unexpected direction.

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Recent Guests

Floyd Landis
Former professional cyclist, guest on the episode
Former professional cyclist
Episode: Ep. 586 Vertical Tandem
Jens Voogd
Guest host, segment participant
The Slow Ride Podcast
Episode: Ep 582 Unicycler
Jeff Aldrich
APAC news correspondent
APAC News (APAC Desk)
Episode: Ep 574 The Talk
Ben Turner
Listener who comments on watches
Anonymous Watch Community
Episode: Ep 574 The Talk
Zoe Bajsa
Guest on PrimaLap segment
Wide Angle Podium
Episode: Ep 569 Jumbo Banking
Mitch Docker
Guest speaker, introduced as Mitch Docker
Life in the Peloton
Episode: Ep 568 Distracted By Ebay
Bill Nesper
Executive director of The Bike League
The Bike League
Episode: Ep 562 Indianapolis Spencer
Zoe Backsett
An individual introducing the podcast segment.
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Episode: Ep 514 Over 30
Kerry Werner
Cyclocross racer and guest contributor
Episode: Ep 503 The Lincoln Position

Hosts

Tim
Host of The Slow Ride Podcast, longtime cycling enthusiast with history as a bike messenger; provides race analysis, anecdotes, and humor.
Matt
Co-host known for banter, gear talk, and insider cycling culture with a knack for playful storytelling.
Spencer
Co-host bringing humor and in-depth knowledge of pro cycling culture, media, and community stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 554 ratings
  • Would be five stars if Tim could learn to pronounce names

    I love the guys and the banter! But seriously, are the mispronunciations on purpose for comic appeal? It hit an all-time low when Derek Gee’s last name was mispronounced.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    fattyres12
    United States2 months ago
  • Potato chip wheel.

    Matt said he would true my wheel for free. I refuse to take it off my bike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    One Wheel Willie
    United States10 months ago
  • My weekly catch up

    When the world seems like there’s just too much happening and it feels overwhelming, there’s the Slow Ride Podcast to the rescue. Always worth a good chuckle and sometimes it’s to be a fly on the wall while the three hosts banter, argue, and poke fun at cycling and each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veggieFarmerAndrew
    United Statesa year ago
  • Five Stars for Three Stars

    The best at what it does if you like that sort of thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    east bay me
    United States2 years ago
  • 500

    Here’s hoping episode 500 is as good as episode 400 was.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Derf McMerckx
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Hosts deliver entertaining takes with a mix of humor and insider knowledge.
Shows strong cycling culture and banter that's engaging for fans.
Listeners appreciate cross-promos and guest expertise on niche topics.
Sometimes snark comes across as polarizing, but the energy is authentic.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 546 The Provence of Quebec
Q: Do you think the race, the end result in the GC would really be that different if some of those stages hadn't been altered?
The hosts believe the results would likely have been similar despite the altered stages.
Ep 535 Tour de Dog
Q: What would little guy race?
The little guy would likely recommend the monocoque for comfort and safety over speed.
Ep 473 Trying Our Best
Q: How did the women's cycling races compare to men's this weekend?
The women's races had strong contenders, but they didn't seem to garner the same level of hype as the men's races, despite the talent involved.

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What is The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A comedic roundtable about pro cycling and culture, led by three hosts with deep roots in bike messenger days. Episodes blend race analysis, banter, industry obsessions, and playful segments (watch talk, gear debates, sponsor reads) to create an informal, insider vibe. The show shines in its personalities, cross-podcast collaborations, and willingness to riff on everything from race tactics to marketing and media coverage, while staying passionately attached to the cycling world. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who want smart takes delivered with humor and a sense of community, and it often features guest experts or industry voices to broaden coverage beyond the hosts' perspective.

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1. Floyd Landis
2. Jens Voogd
3. Jeff Aldrich
4. Ben Turner
5. Zoe Bajsa
6. Mitch Docker
7. Bill Nesper
8. Zoe Backsett

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