We bring you the exhilarating highlights from the Road National Championships in Ballarat. We unpack the gripping narratives from both the women's and men's races. Matilda shares her first-hand experience, discussing the intense race dynamics, team strategies, and her personal performance. The episode also touches on emotional tributes of Melissa Hoskins, and significant developments in Australian cycling with a possible move of Road Nats to Perth. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cyc...
Jan 08, 2024•30 min
We pay tribute to the late Melissa Hoskins, a revered figure in Australian cycling. Melissa, who passed away tragically at 32, was a world champion track cyclist and a two-time Olympian, known for her spirited and tenacious presence both on and off the track. We explore her remarkable journey, from her gold medal victory in the team pursuit at the 2015 World Championships to her courageous performances at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, overcoming a significant crash in Rio to compete. Me...
Jan 05, 2024•32 min
Firstly, we apologise for Tommo's audio. We've made huge strides this year with helping Tommo find the audio jack and the on/off button, but some days are worse than others. Thankfully, the legend Stephen Hodge joins us to talk about ONCE, Festina, and the latest WeRide study that cycling contributes $17M to the Australian economy. The team also talks about track cycling being cut from the Olympics and whether we should be sad (or happy) about the imminent demise of the Commonwealth Games. Tils ...
Dec 06, 2023•49 min
The team is bacccck! Tommo, Hollywood, and Tils celebrate some very key milestones and delve into the upcoming 2024 season. Tils shares her excitement about joining the Pro ranks again and her racing plans, including the Nationals and Tour Down Under. The team discusses Wout Van Aert's shift to the Giro GC in 2024, exploring his potential as a GC rider (03:16). Hollywood critiques the latest World Tour team kits with a focus on AG2R and DSM's new designs (30:55). And we finish it off with some p...
Nov 28, 2023•38 min
Aussie Jimmy Whelan is back in the proessional peloton, we quickly scan the men's and women's Tour de France routes and touch base on the Australian NRS. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Oct 30, 2023•39 min
The latest transfer news with Caleb Ewan and (likely) Luke Plapp are returning home to Jayco Allula, 18-year-old Tasmanian Felicity Wilson-Haffenden signs with Trek, and Tommo issues a formal apology. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Oct 15, 2023•40 min
Professional Lauretta Hanson, the number one domestique, joins us to unpack the latest transfer news, the substantiated and unsubstantiated rumours, and Matilda's OnlyFans account. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Oct 04, 2023•50 min
The team wraps up of the Vuelta after what can only be described as an insane 3 weeks. We talk about what the dominance of Jumbo means for rider transfers, and we imagine what it would be like seeing Hollywood in activewear. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Sep 17, 2023•21 min
It's a jammed-pack episode this week. We discuss the dominance of Jumbo-Visma at the Vuelta, whether cycling need a salary cap, where will Aussie Road Nats be in 2025, uber-biker Sam Laidlaw dominates Ironman World Champs, and we interview Vaughan McVilly from the Mental Wheels Foundation. You can find more about the Mental Wheels Foundation here . The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group....
Sep 11, 2023•36 min
Graeme Brown, formerly of Rabobank and a dual Olympic Gold Medalist, joins us to break down a chaotic start to the Vuelta, the Tour de l'Avenir talent, and if GC leader Sepp Kuss can go all the way. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Sep 04, 2023•47 min
The team previews the last grand tour of the year, La Vuelta, the U23 Tour De France (also known as the Tour de l'Avenir) and its very first Women's Edition, and we discuss if riders are being signed to the World Tour too early. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group .
Aug 23, 2023•43 min
Join us for a special edition podcast with a man who would prefer to let his product do the talking. John Polson founded Black Sheep in 2015, and created the three pillars that the company is guided by; MR Initiative, the WMN Initiative, and the Future Project. In this exclusive podcast, we go one-on-one with John to discuss the U23 Tour de France, the responsibilities brands have in helping create change, and that return on investment is not always the objective. We also check in on how the bra...
Aug 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 50
Pat Shaw joins us to breakdown the final weekend of Super UCI Worlds, the Aussie juniors dominating and we talk about the historic moments happening in women's sports. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group .
Aug 13, 2023•52 min
Cam Wurf joins us for a special podcast to break down how he balances trying to win the World Ironman Championships whilst leading out INEOS in Paris Roubaix. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group .
Aug 08, 2023•48 min
One of our favourite guests, Henk Vogels, joins the crew to dissect an incredible day of racing in the Men's Road Race at the 2023 UCI World Championships. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Aug 07, 2023•43 min
Chloe unpacks suing BnB hotels, building a bike brand, studying law, AusCycling and how Kopecky should win the World Champs. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Aug 03, 2023•38 min
An incredible 8 Stages unpacked, AVV reign ends, the Aussies do us proud and should TDFF have a processional stage? Hollywood, Tommo and Tils upack it all. NB: Apologies for Hollywood's audio in this episode. He's in holiday mode. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 30, 2023•29 min
Tommo, Hollywood and Tils break down Stages 4 and 5 of the Tour de France Femmes. We miss Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and round out with the same routine at the Australian Road Nationals. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 27, 2023•27 min
Hollywood, Tommo and Tils recap the first 3 stages of the Tour de France Femmes. We discuss pregnancy, kits and tactics, as well as preview everything that is to come in the greatest race on earth. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 25, 2023•29 min
Hollywood is in Paris as we share our highlights of the Men's Tour and preview the Women's Tour de France Femmes that got underway in Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 23, 2023•36 min
SPECIAL OFFER. Get 25% OFF Black Sheep Cycling by using the code domestiques at checkout. Head to www.blacksheepcycling.cc Richie Porte, 3rd place at the Tour de France, joins us for an extended interview to discuss the doping accusations, transfer rumours, preview the Queen Stage, and what it's like in Tasmania. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group....
Jul 19, 2023•41 min
New Zealand's Greg Henderson, one of the best lead-out riders in the world, helps us unpack the weekend at the TDF, what it's like to be in the crashes, he skewers Caleb Ewan, and talks tactics of the GC. Bring on the final week. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 16, 2023•44 min
Hollywood, Mike and Tils unpack a day of absolute chaos on Stage 12 of the Tour. We also discuss the Tour so far - who are the best sprinters, the best Aussies, and even whether this is the best ever Tour de France route? We'd love for you to leave a review of The Domestiques in whatever Podcast App you are listening to. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 13, 2023•29 min
Mark Renshaw, sprint advisor to Astana joins us to discuss Mark Cavendish, unpack stage 10 and the upcoming Sprint stages as the Tour enters it's second week. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 11, 2023•34 min
Allan Peiper joins us to take us behind the scenes of Tadej Pogacar, his role as an advisor to Jayco Allula, and that famous day of navigating Tadej to his first Tour de France win. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Jul 09, 2023•35 min
Stuey O'Grady, former Yellow Jersey wearer and Race Directory for the Tour Down Under, joins us to unpack Stage 6 and what to expect at the Tour Down Under 2024. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group .
Jul 06, 2023•33 min
An emergency podcast to celebrate Stage 5, an Australian victory in the Pyrenees, and an Australian in Yellow. Can he go all the way in the biggest watched sporting event in the World? The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance.
Jul 06, 2023•19 min
Grace Brown multiple stage winner, Classics Queen, and TT specialist joins us in the studio to talk about her preparation in Melbourne for the Tour de France Femme, as well as her thoughts on the current state of women's cycling, and of course, we hear her thoughts on the Men's stages, Netflix and riding for a French team FDJ. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honnan Insurance...
Jul 05, 2023•41 min
We dissect an explosive start, question Jumbo's tactics, check in on the Aussies, and cancel the Green Jersey. We celebrate Cofidis' Victory Lafay, as well as popping over to see what is happening in the Giro Donne where Annimeke van Vluten has taken her 100th stage win. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance .
Jul 02, 2023•30 min
We're back! Tommo, Hollywood and Tils are back to guide you through the highs and lows of what will be the best two months of cycling we may ever experience, with both the Men's and Women's Tour de France through to the World Champs. We pick our winners, our worst kits, the best of the Aussies, why this Tour may rival the best Tour we've had this century, and pick our winners and outside horses. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews throughout the Tour. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep ...
Jun 28, 2023•34 min
