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The Cycling Podcast

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The Cycling Podcast takes listeners to the heart of professional cycling with weekly episodes and daily coverage of the Grand Tours.

Join journalists Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie – and a few special guests along the way – as they podcast about the latest cycling news and the world of professional cycling.

Founded by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie in 2013, The Cycling Podcast is one of the longest-running independent sports podcasts.

To support The Cycling Podcast, subscribe as a Friend of the Podcast to join our community, listen to special episodes released throughout the year and access our archive stretching back to 2015. Subscribe at thecyclingpodcast.com
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Episodes

S13 Ep138: Stage 21 | Alalpardo > Madrid | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 14, 20251 hr 34 minSeason 13Ep. 138

S13 Ep137: Stage 20 | Robledo de Chavela>Bola del Mundo. Puerto de Navacerrada | Vuelta a España

The end is almost in sight — this is our 20th daily podcast from the Vuelta a España 2025, recorded on the road as the race heads towards Madrid. Each episode brings race analysis, rider interviews, and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great ...

Sep 13, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 13Ep. 137

S13 Ep136: Stage 19 | Rueda > Guijuelo | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 13Ep. 136

S13 Ep135: Stage 18 | Valladolid > Valladolid | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 11, 202555 minSeason 13Ep. 135

S13 Ep134: Stage 17 | O Barco de Valdeorras>Alto de El Morredero | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 10, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 13Ep. 134

S13 Ep133: Stage 16 | Poio > Mos.Castro De Herville | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 09, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 13Ep. 133

S13 Ep132: A Long Glorious Goodbye For Geraint | Stage 6 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss and Lionel Birnie for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly su...

Sep 08, 202545 minSeason 13Ep. 132

S13 Ep128: Stage 15 | A Veiga/Vegadeo>Monforte De Lemos | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 07, 20251 hrSeason 13Ep. 128

S13 Ep131: The Rumble On The Tumble | Stage 5 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss and Lionel Birnie for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly su...

Sep 07, 202536 minSeason 13Ep. 131

S13 Ep130: Stage 14 | Avilés>La Farrapona | Vuelta a España

Daily coverage of the Vuelta a España continues, with Daniel Friebe joined by Brian Nygaard for episodes recorded on the road in Spain as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Each episode features in-depth race analysis, exclusive interviews, and daily postcards from Spain, capturing the atmosphere and stories from along the route. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes...

Sep 06, 202555 minSeason 13Ep. 130

S13 Ep129: The Burton Dassett Dash | Stage 4 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss and Lionel Birnie for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly su...

Sep 06, 202536 minSeason 13Ep. 129

S13 Ep128: Stage 13 | Cabezón de la Sal - L'Angliru | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 05, 202558 minSeason 13Ep. 128

S13 Ep126: Ampt Up To 12 | Stage 3 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss and Lionel Birnie for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly su...

Sep 05, 202538 minSeason 13Ep. 126

S13 Ep127: Stage 12 | Laredo - Los Corrales de Buelna | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 13Ep. 127

S13 Ep125: Stowmarket Value | Stage 2 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss, Lionel Birnie and Tom Southam for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast ...

Sep 04, 202548 minSeason 13Ep. 125

S13 Ep124: Stage 11 | Bilbao - Bilbao | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 03, 202559 minSeason 13Ep. 124

S13 Ep123: A Southwoldie, But A Goodie | Stage 1 | Lloyds Tour of Britain 2025

Join Graham Willgoss, Lionel Birnie and Tom Southam for daily coverage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the first time. The race begins with two stages in Suffolk before it heads west via Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire to Cardiff, where it will mark the final chapter in the glorious career of Geraint Thomas. Our coverage features race analysis, interviews and more from the UK's home tour, with on-the-ground coverage from Stage 3 through to the finish. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast ...

Sep 03, 202541 minSeason 13Ep. 123

S13 Ep123: Stage 10 | Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva › El Ferial Larra Belagua | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Sep 02, 202559 minSeason 13Ep. 123

S13 Ep122: Stage 9 | Alfaro > Estación de esquí de Valdezcaray | Vuelta a España 2025

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 31, 202554 minSeason 13Ep. 122

S13 Ep121: Stage 8 | Monzón Templario > Zaragoza | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 30, 202557 minSeason 13Ep. 121

S13 Ep120: Stage 7 | Andorra la Vella.Andorra > Cerler.Huesca La Magia | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 29, 202554 minSeason 13Ep. 120

S13 Ep119: Stage 6 | Olot > Pal. Andorra | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 28, 202555 minSeason 13Ep. 119

S13 Ep118: Stage 5 | Figueres > Figueres | Vuelta a España 2025

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 27, 202546 minSeason 13Ep. 118

S13 Ep117: Stage 4 | Susa > Voiron | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 26, 202557 minSeason 13Ep. 117

S13 Ep116: Stage 3 | San Maurizio Canavese > Ceres | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 25, 202556 minSeason 13Ep. 116

S13 Ep115: Stage 2 | Alba > Limone Piemonte | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. OUR SPONSORS, LLOYDS The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National ...

Aug 24, 202553 minSeason 13Ep. 115

S13 Ep114: Stage 1 | Torino - Reggia di Venaria > Novara | Vuelta a España

Join us for daily coverage of the Vuelta a España recorded on the road as the race makes its way from Turin to Madrid. Our daily coverage features race analysis, interviews and daily postcards from Spain. Headline Sponsor The Cycling Podcast is proudly supported by Lloyds. Last year, Lloyds began a multi-year partnership with British Cycling, which includes becoming title sponsors of the Lloyds Tour of Britain races for men and women. Lloyds also sponsors the Great Britain team and National Cham...

Aug 23, 202549 minSeason 13Ep. 114

S13 Ep113: The XL Vuelta a España Preview

The third Grand Tour of the 2025 season kicks off from Turin, Italy, at the weekend – and as ever we’ll be there on the ground with our daily coverage. Before that, we take a deep dive into the route and riders with three of our Vuelta team: Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and new signing Dani Arribas. Can Jonas Vingegaard reclaim centre stage with his nemesis, Tadej Pogačar, opting not to start? Or will Pogačar’s UAE team-mates Juan Ayuso and João Almeida still be able to thwart the Dane and his V...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 13Ep. 113

S13 Ep112: Elvis Pedersen and Do Ineos Grenadiers Need To Be All Shook Up?

In this bumper episode of The Cycling Podcast, Lionel Birnie, Graham Willgoss and Brian Nygaard ask where Ineos Grenadiers go from here? Thymen Arensman saved a disappointing Tour de France with two memorable stage wins in the mountains, but Carlos Rodriguez crashed out when his bid for a high finish looked like it had stalled on the cusp of the top ten. With Dave Brailsford returning to the Tour after a stint at Manchester United Football Club it became apparent just how far the team has drifte...

Aug 15, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 13Ep. 112

S13 Ep111: Movers And Shakers: Remco To Red Bull, Vingegaard To The Vuelta

In our first episode since the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes, Lionel Birnie and Graham Willgoss are joined by Brian Nygaard to recap a busy week of racing during this in-between period before attention turns to the third and final grand tour of the season, the Vuelta a España, gets underway later this month. The week's news has been dominated by the confirmation that Remco Evenepoel will leave Soudal-Quick Step before the end of his contract, transferring to the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgroh...

Aug 07, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 13Ep. 111
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