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Giro D'italia
Grace Brown
Olympics
Elisa Longaborgini
Women's Giro D'italia
Letizia Borghesi
Niamh Fisher-Black
Clara Emmond
Elisa Longo Borghini
Ef-Oatly-Cannondale
Cycling
Lidl-Trek
Brody Chapman
Lotta Kapecki
Team Trek-Segafredo
Team SD Worx
Women's Sports
SD Works
Women’s Cycling
Trek-Segafredo

Weekly breakdowns of what is going on in the Women's World Tour plus exclusive interviews with professional riders and influential people in the sport. Hosted by Abby Mickey with Gracie Elvin and Loren Rowney. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: escapecollective.com/member/

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This week, Abby, Gracie, and Georgie wrap up all the action in Australia with a chat about the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, including a fantastic rant from Gracie about the "doomed" solo breakaway. Georgie also sat down with Tour Down Under win... more

Before the peloton makes its way to Geelong for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Abby, Georgie, and Matilda Raynolds have a few points to wrap up the Tour Down Under. Plus, in Mallorca, it's Movistar vs. UAE Team ADQ for two (maybe three) races... more

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After a thrilling conclusion to the women's Tour Down Under, Matt de Neef and Gracie Elvin are joined by reigning Olympic time trial champ Grace Brown to break down all the action from a dramatic final stage.

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The 2026 WorldTour season is underway at the Santos Tour Down Under in Adelaide. After a fascinating finale to the opening stage, Matt de Neef and Gracie Elvin are joined by TDU assistant race director Nettie Edmondson to break down all the action an... more

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Recent Guests

Grace Brown
Reigning Olympic Time Trial Champion
Episode: Mistakes and mastery in a wonderful TDU finale
Nettie Edmondson
Assistant Race Director of the Tour Down Under
Tour Down Under
Episode: The WorldTour season starts with a thriller
David Spindler
Neuroscientist and cognitive performance strategist
Episode: Calling in the (mental) expert
Ellen van Dijk
Multiple world champion and European champion cyclist
Lidl-Trek
Episode: Ellen van Dijk has seen it all
Gracia Sotomayor
Artistic cyclist and motivational speaker
Episode: Cycling is confidence and self-love
Natascha Knaven-den Ouden
Cycling team manager and advocate for women's cycling development
Next Gen team
Episode: The unseen struggle behind women's cycling rise
Talia Appleton
A rising star in women's professional cycling, representing Australia internationally.
Liverpool-Lujako Continental team
Episode: After a breakthrough 2025, what's next for Talia Appleton?
Tiffany Cromwell
Professional cyclist and race promoter, known for her involvement in gravel cycling.
Canyon-SRAM
Episode: Tiffany Cromwell understands GRVL
Alison Jackson
Teammate of Magdalene Valerius, providing a personal account of the race day experience.
EF Education Oatley
Episode: Favourites fumble World title in Rwanda, underdogs rise to the top

Host

Abby Mickey
Host of Wheel Talk and Women's Cycling Reporter for Escape Collective. Abby brings personal insights and a strong connection to the cycling community.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • I want to be your friend too!

    Love this pod and how much fun it is to listen to the brilliant wheel talk folks talk in SO much detail with so much knowledge about *women’* professional sport. Love you all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hv.
    United States3 months ago
  • The best

    The best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helgi Hundingsbane
    United States7 months ago
  • Women’s cycling podcast of choice!

    Great insight from ex pro cyclists with direct links to the pro peloton.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie2341
    Ireland7 months ago
  • The best cycling podcast in the world

    A group of experts passionate about women’s cycling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepPedaling
    United States7 months ago
  • All the things

    In a world where women’s sport is taking charge of its own destiny this podcast puts it front and centre with all the information for women’s pro cycling, sometimes not pro women’s cycling and views that need to be put out there. All done with the sense that you are among friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BCC2012
    Australia7 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the candid and expert discussions about women's cycling, finding the content informative and engaging.
The podcast is recognized for boosting visibility and support for women's professional cycling, attracting both dedicated fans and newcomers.
Many praise the hosts for their chemistry and the lighthearted yet insightful style of conversation.

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Talking Points

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Ellen van Dijk has seen it all
Q: Do you know what you're going to do next?
I will start as a coach with Lidl-Trek, so I will start to coach two riders.
Ellen van Dijk has seen it all
Q: Is a nice dry patch, the World Championships, with a few podiums thrown in there to really like rub salt in the wound?
I reached my big goal and I also became European champion on the road.
Ellen van Dijk has seen it all
Q: How different did it feel to every team that you'd been on before?
Lidl-Trek for sure, they put really all the facilities exactly the same for men as for women.
Ellen van Dijk has seen it all
Q: How does it feel to not have that going on?
It's a weird feeling, but I expected it to be much harder than it is.
Calling in the (mental) expert
Q: What are some of the common things that you see with women in professional cycling?
The big issues include fear of high speeds and crashing, body image issues, and the pressure to perform due to increased salary expectations.

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Content centers around the Women's World Tour and the experiences of female cyclists, offering a mix of analysis, interviews, and personal stories. Frequent discussions touch on the challenges and triumphs in women's cycling, offering listeners a comprehensive view of the sport. Topics often include race dynamics, professional development, mental health, and the importance of representation in cycling. Notably, it features exclusive insights from professional riders and advocates for women's cycling, making it a unique platform for engagement in the sport. The atmosphere is inclusive and casual, providing a friendly space for fans and newcomers alike.

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Wheel Talk launched 9 years ago and published 209 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Nettie Edmondson
3. David Spindler
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5. Gracia Sotomayor
6. Natascha Knaven-den Ouden
7. Talia Appleton
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