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

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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This week, we go back in time to just before the Spring Classics, when Abby sat down with Amanda "Spratty" Spratt to talk about her final season racing bikes. 

Normal episodes of the podcast will resume after the Tour de Suisse, which kicks off on W... more

The final stage of the Giro d'Italia absolutely delivered. What a day of bike racing! Heartbreak for some meant healing for others. A stage that wasn't originally billed as a race-changing day turned into the biggest fight of the week. 

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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

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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

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Recent Guests

Eva van Agt
FDJ United-Suez rider, diary participant
FDJ United-Suez
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 9: When dreams become reality
Alexis Ryan
EF Education–EasyPost rider, audio diary participant
EF Education-NIPPO
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 7: Expect the unexpected, or better yet, expect Alison Jackson to attack
Nina Bertone
Audio diary participant
EF Education–EasyPost
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 7: Expect the unexpected, or better yet, expect Alison Jackson to attack
Maggie Coles-Lyster
Sprinter, Jayco AlUla rider
Jayco AlUla
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 6: Embrace the YOLO mentality
Emily Moriarty
Rider, groupetto participant
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 5: Under pressure
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig
Rider, Canyon-SRAM, audio diary contributor
Canyon-SRAM
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 5: Under pressure
Caroline Resen
American rider, Grand Tour debut participant
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 5: Under pressure
Elisa Longoborgini
Italian time trial specialist, guest on the episode
UAE Team ADQ? (mentioned as team in transcript)
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 4: GC riders take center stage in uphill time trial
Hannah Barnes
Giro stage winner, guest providing insights
Team (Giro team context mentioned)
Episode: Giro d'Italia stage 4: GC riders take center stage in uphill time trial

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 252 ratings
  • 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
    Australia20 days 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
    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 States8 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

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Elisa Longo Borghini's perfectly imperfect 2025 Giro d'Italia
Q: What did Elisa learn about herself during the Giro victory?
She learned she can be tough to beat in mind games, remains determined, and can maintain composure and precision especially in the decisive final climbs and sprints.
Elisa Longo Borghini's perfectly imperfect 2025 Giro d'Italia
Q: How did the team approach the crosswind strategy and the decisive stages?
They planned and executed a staged, coordinated attack to drop climbers, using the crosswind as an equalizer to gain time and position, with a strong emphasis on team unity and precise timing.
Elisa Longo Borghini's perfectly imperfect 2025 Giro d'Italia
Q: What drove Elisa to move to UAE Team ADQ and how did it influence Giro preparation?
The move provided a new environment, a focused preparation plan, and a cohesive core group that trained together from early in the season, which helped align everyone toward a singular Giro target.
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.

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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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1. Eva van Agt
2. Alexis Ryan
3. Nina Bertone
4. Maggie Coles-Lyster
5. Emily Moriarty
6. Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig
7. Caroline Resen
8. Elisa Longoborgini

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