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Women's Cycling
Tour De France Femmes
Giro D'italia
Demi Vollering
Tour De France Femme
Cycling
Grace Brown
UAE Team ADQ
Lorena Wiebes
Sarah Gigante
Olympics
UAE Tour
UCI
SD Works
World Championships
Fdj-Suez
Anna Van Der Breggen
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
Ag Insurance-Soudal
Women's World Tour

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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The eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia was supposed to be the big one. The stage that would all but determine the general classification, even with one final stage remaining. Instead, the stage was cut short by about 27 km and one iconic climb. The ba... more

The seventh stage was unpredictable, with a category 3 climb that topped out with 27 km to go. Other than the one climb, it was a flatter stage, so would Elisa Balsamo harness her Lidl-Trek teammates to control the race? Could a breakaway finally sne... more

The Giro d'Italia is officially "almost over". Stage 6 is done and dusted, and even though Uno-X Mobility tried to make the race chaotic, it ended up coming down to the fastest rider(s) once again. 

Today, Anna Shackley is back with Abby and Loren t... more

The fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia was a brutal day, with over 3,000 metres of elevation gain in 146 km. The racing started when the flag dropped, with every team trying to send riders up the road. The stage ended up going to the favorites, as some... more

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Recent Guests

Elisa Balsamo
Professional cyclist; interview guest
Team DSM / Individual athlete
Episode: Vuelta a Burgos wraps the Spanish block
Lauren Dickson
Pro rider interviewed on the show
FDJ United-Suez
Episode: Two riders, three stages - an Itzulia Women rerun
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney
Professional cyclist; guest for interview
Canyon / other teams mentioned in interview
Episode: Kasia's fantastic Spring and the Vuelta
Femke de Vries
Visma-Lease a Bike rider, Domestique, interview guest
Visma-Lease a Bike
Episode: What a podium presentation says about someone's personality
Marianne Vos
Elite cyclist, multiple-time World Champion
Visma–L46a Bike
Episode: Between a Koch and a hard place at Paris-Roubaix
Franziska Koch
Professional cyclist, rider for FDJ United-Suez
FDJ United-Suez
Episode: Between a Koch and a hard place at Paris-Roubaix
Alexis Magner
Rider, EF Education-Oatly
EF Education-Oatly
Episode: Between a Koch and a hard place at Paris-Roubaix
Lucinda Brand
Professional cyclist, Lidl-Trek rider
Lidl-Trek
Episode: Why wait for a sprint?
Pfeiffer Georgi
Professional cyclist discussing season goals and comeback
Professional cyclist
Episode: Don't call it a comeback

Hosts

Abby Mickey
Host of Wheel Talk with extensive involvement across episodes.
Gracie Elvin
Co-host providing perspective and analysis.
Georgie Howe
Co-host and commentator on racing strategy and events.
Loren Rowney
Co-host, race analyst, and on-site contributor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • 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
    Canada4 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 States7 months ago
  • The best

    The best

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

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie2341
    Irelanda year ago
  • The best cycling podcast in the world

    A group of experts passionate about women’s cycling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepPedaling
    United Statesa year ago

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Informative and insightful with strong guest lineups.

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Apple Podcasts
#18
Chile/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#169
Netherlands/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#207
Denmark/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Two riders, three stages - an Itzulia Women rerun
Q: What made Lauren Dickson stand out in Itzulia and what does her performance mean for the team?
Her ability to punch above her expected status, finish high in all stages, and place on GC demonstrated her adaptability and leadership within the team, suggesting she could emerge as a core GC rider with continued development.
Vuelta a Burgos wraps the Spanish block
Q: I was told that the first thing I should ask you about is Luna.
Elisa shared that Luna is a rescued parrot who became part of her family and described the bond, training, and trust that developed as they lived together.
Kasia's fantastic Spring and the Vuelta
Q: How have you grown as a rider and a person since you started with Rabobank?
Kasia describes becoming more mature, less insecure, and more confident in herself and her goals, aided by a shift toward long-term thinking, patience, and a simplified training philosophy focused on enjoyment and consistency.
What a podium presentation says about someone's personality
Q: How did Femke describe balancing medical training with a rapidly rising cycling career?
She explained that a lot of it came down to choosing flexible schedules, having the right trainer, and building trust with a support team, which allowed her to pursue cycling while continuing work as a doctor and later focus more on pro racing.
Why wait for a sprint?
Q: How was Lucinda Brand's cross-season and transition to the road calendar handled by the team?
Brand describes a multi-faceted approach: refining past issues, extending cross-season training through Spain to build hours, and coordinating with the road team to manage workloads while maintaining top performance.

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A focused look at women's professional road racing with deep tactical analysis, race dynamics, and insider perspectives from riders and team personnel. Episodes routinely blend granular breakdowns of breakaways, sprint trains, and stage strategies with personal stories from riders, coaches, and observers, plus on-location reporting from major events. A standout is the strong emphasis on team dynamics, rider development, and the evolving professionalization of the sport, often featuring high-profile riders and rising stars in candid conversations. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who crave expert analysis, behind-the-scenes insight, and current-season context, alongside accessible banter and culture surrounding women's cycling.

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Recent guests on Wheel Talk include:

1. Elisa Balsamo
2. Lauren Dickson
3. Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney
4. Femke de Vries
5. Marianne Vos
6. Franziska Koch
7. Alexis Magner
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