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Women's Cycling
Tour De France Femmes
Giro D'italia
Tour De France Femme
Demi Vollering
Cycling
Grace Brown
UAE Team ADQ
Lorena Wiebes
Sarah Gigante
Olympics
UAE Tour
UCI
Anna Van Der Breggen
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Women's World Tour
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Fdj-Suez
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
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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, Georgie Howe and Loren Rowney. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: escapecollective.com/wheeltalk/

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As so many of these side quests do, this particular adventure started with an offhand remark on the Wheel Talk Podcast…

This week we dive into Abby's self-inflicted five-month journey to beat a past version of herself up Mont Ventoux. Today, she sit... more

The five-day Tour of Britain wrapped up on Sunday, and of the five stages, four were won by one ever-dominant rider. The one stage where another shone was a masterclass in bike racing tactics, but even though two riders topped the race, others proved... more

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Loren and Abby are back in the "studio" with Gracie and Georgie a week after the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Now that the dust has settled, the four talk more about their lasting impressions of the race, what went right and what needs improving... more

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Before the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in Lausanne, Kate Courtney sat down with Abby and Loren to talk about her move to the WorldTour with FDJ United-Suez, how her first road races went, and why she values building her personal bra... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Courtney
Professional mountain biker turned road cyclist, joined FDJ United-Suez
FDJ United-Suez
Episode: Kate Courtney's road to LA 2028 with FDJ United-Suez
Natalie Quinn
First Tour de France Femmes participant for Mayenne Monbana My Pie
Mayenne Monbana My Pie
Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 9: A definitive finale
Shawn Clarke
Director sportif for Liv AlUla Jayco
Liv AlUla Jayco
Episode: Tour Femmes Bonus: Other stories from stage 7
Fiona Mangan
Irish rider
Mayenne-Monbana-MyPie
Episode: Tour Femmes Bonus: Other stories from stage 7
Coach Jackie
Coach at Tour de France Femmes
Coach Jackie / Swift Sport
Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 8: Let's rip up the script
Cédrine Kerbaol
Professional cyclist, EF Education-Oatly
EF Education-Oatly
Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 6: Redemption
Juliette Berthet
Star climber and domestique on FDJ United
FDJ United
Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 3: A long shot
Alex Hunt
Tech writer on the ground at the Tour
Wheel Talk
Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 3: A long shot
Alison Jackson
Signature audio diary contributor
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Episode: Tour Femmes Daily, stage 3: A long shot

Hosts

Abby Mickey
Host of Wheel Talk (as described in podcast description)
Loren Rowney
Co-host and commentator
Gracie Elvin
Co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • 5 Star

    Brilliant race coverage about the riders. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NZRalphy
    New Zealand22 days ago
  • Love this show

    Entertaining, quality show. Hits all my requirements for a top show, smart, entertaining, informative…all the good things.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jwc_
    United States23 days ago
  • The go-to for women’s cycling

    These women (and the occasional dude) know their cycling from inside and outside the peloton, and they get great guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lou BF
    Australia3 months ago
  • The gold standard

    Great hosts, great insight, and great subject matter. All four regular hosts bring experience, thoughtful commentary, and a real-world context to the pod. Always worth a listen — and a membership

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NMwin
    Canada7 months ago
  • 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 States10 months ago

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Talking Points

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Tour Femmes Daily, stage 7: Celebrations on Mont Ventoux
Q: What was the turning point of the stage on Ventoux?
Kasia Niewiadoma's attack with roughly nine kilometers to go created the crucial selection, putting pressure on Marlon Roycer and Demi Vollering and setting up a solo pursuit that ultimately led to her victory.
Antonia Niedermaier has the best poker face for a reason
Q: How did your background in ski mountaineering influence your cycling, especially in the peloton and in breaks?
Ski mountaineering taught me to endure climbs and to perform in technical, high-pressure situations; the biggest learning was not being afraid to ride through the peloton and to handle the 'washing machine' of the group.
Antonia Niedermaier has the best poker face for a reason
Q: What was the mentality going into the final Giro stage and how close did you come to your planned approach?
The plan was to defend the podium, but I also believed I had nothing to lose and was ready to try something if the opportunity arose, which helped me push through in the decisive moments.
Niamh Fisher-Black is learning how to be a leader
Q: You mentioned the block before the Tour and how you're approaching it emotionally and physically. How are you feeling about the preparation right now?
I'm feeling refreshed and ready, with a clear plan to consolidate what I've learned, trust in my team, and push to the next level before the Tour.
Elise Chabbey talks pregnancy postive days before Giro d'Italia
Q: What are your long-term goals now, and how does this affect your return plan?
My long-term goals include the Olympics and a potential return to racing with a clear window to re-enter peak form, supported by my partner and team.

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A listener-friendly show that dissects women's World Tour racing with expert-level analysis and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes blend race breakdowns, tactical takes, and rider diaries with candid guest interviews from current and former professionals, plus timely discussions on heat, route design, maternity policies, and team dynamics. A standout is the mix of accessible banter and granular tactical detail, plus guest perspectives that bring inside-the-peloton context to fans, sponsors, and potential guests alike.

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Recent guests on Wheel Talk include:

1. Kate Courtney
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