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

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 full team of Gracie, Loren, Georgie, and Abby are back this week for a lengthy discussion on Milan San Remo, including the attack that wasn't on the Cipressa, that crash, how UAE Team ADQ lost the race, and how Lotte Kopecky won it. Plus: a discu... more

There was a lot to talk about after the Trofeo Alfredo Binda, so Loren, Gracie, and Georgie all joined Abby this week on the podcast. We discuss the strength and depth of UAE Team ADQ, the importance of confidence in yourself and your team, how data ... more

It's a full team this week to discuss Strade Bianche! Gracie, Loren, and Georgie joined Abby to talk all about FDJ United-Suez, how the team expertly pivoted when Demi Vollering was taken off the board, what made Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Elisa Lo... more

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A lot was learning during Opening Weekend, and Abby, Loren, and Gracie are here to break it all down. From FDJ United-Suez's seamless tactics to a promising spring ahead for Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and our favourite storylines to look forward to thi... more

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Recent Guests

Pfeiffer Georgi
Professional cyclist discussing season goals and comeback
Professional cyclist
Episode: Don't call it a comeback
Kat Ferguson
Rider on Movistar, interviewee
Movistar Team
Episode: A barrel of UAE Team ADQ riders
Cat Ferguson
Young rider on Movistar, interviewee
Movistar Team
Episode: A barrel of UAE Team ADQ riders
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig
Professional cyclist with Canyon-SRAM, known for her vibrant personality and resilience in the face of injuries.
Canyon-SRAM
Episode: The power of social media
Noemi Rüegg
Rider with EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, winner of the Tour Down Under
EF Education-TIBCO-SVB
Episode: The rivalry between UAE Team ADQ and FDJ United-Suez is heating up
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

Hosts

Abby Mickey
Host of the weekly discussions, Abby brings insights from her own experiences in professional cycling, along with her keen analysis of events in women's cycling.
Gracie Elvin
Co-host who shares expertise on the dynamics of women's professional cycling, offering perspectives from her racing career and current involvement in events.
Georgie Howe
Co-host focusing on the strategic elements of racing and providing commentary on various events within women's cycling.
Loren Rowney
Co-host who offers insights from her cycling career, contributing valuable analyses of racing events and athlete performances.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 234 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
    Canadaa month 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 States5 months ago
  • The best

    The best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helgi Hundingsbane
    United States8 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
    Ireland9 months ago
  • The best cycling podcast in the world

    A group of experts passionate about women’s cycling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepPedaling
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and knowledgeable banter among hosts regarding women's cycling.
Many reviews emphasize the show's balance of entertainment and education, making it accessible to both cycling aficionados and casual fans.
The podcast is celebrated for giving a platform to women athletes and discussing pertinent issues in women's sports.
Fans highlight the depth of analysis in the coverage of races and strategies, valuing the expert perspectives shared.

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Apple Podcasts
#203
New Zealand/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#213
Spain/Sports

Talking Points

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The power of social media
Q: What is still on your bucket list?
If I could choose one race to win, it would be Flesh because I have so much love for this race and that finish; it just tells the truth about who's the strongest. Before I retire, I dream of winning that race.
The power of social media
Q: Do you feel like it maybe would have been, like, had you taken more time even to, it would have been easier to come back in a way, or did you need to come back?
Cecilie reflected that looking back, she probably rushed her return, feeling the pressure to get back into racing after missing out on significant events due to her injury.
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.

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The content focuses on providing in-depth insights and discussions about women's professional cycling, with a strong emphasis on events within the Women's World Tour. Episodes typically feature lively debates among hosts and interviews with professional cyclists, allowing listeners to gain unique perspectives from athletes who share their challenges, triumphs, and the dynamics of the sport. Noteworthy themes include the evolution of women's cycling, mental health issues in sports, and the importance of representation and support for female athletes. The show uniquely balances expert analysis with personal narratives, making it a significant platform for elevating the voices of women in cycling.

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1. Pfeiffer Georgi
2. Kat Ferguson
3. Cat Ferguson
4. Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig
5. Noemi Rüegg
6. Nettie Edmondson
7. David Spindler
8. Ellen van Dijk

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