After our last episode saw us end up on Belgian TV, we're back with a few more rumours for the clickbait hunters across the cycling media landscape. You're welcome. Luke's back from a mega week of racing in Croatia and getting prepped for a trip to China, G's finding 'normal life' more tiring than a Grand Tour, and the pair of them put together an absolutely textbook preview for the final Monument of the season, Il Lombardia. And yes, that's right - the season is nearly over. We'll be back next ...
Oct 06, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 57
G's just about recovered from his idyllic Spanish holiday, Luke's been racing up a landfill site in Holland and is ready to rumble at the Tour of Croatia, and there's a big old juicy cycling rumour for the lads to get their teeth stuck into. We also put a load of listener questions to the boys considering it's been a little while since the last pod. Enjoy - and we'll see you all soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 25, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Luke's been doing a spot of moonlighting - but who can blame him? Invited onto Red Bull's new Just Ride podcast a couple of months back, he joined legendary downhill mountain bike hosts Rob Warner and Eliot Jackson to chat all about Grand Tours, and the weird and wonderful world of road cycling. Just Ride is the cycling podcast you never knew you needed. All about cycling, full stop, Eliot and Rob have chatted to stars from all walks of every cycling discipline imaginable, including former Gerai...
Sep 19, 2023•15 min
It's all the cycling world is talking about at the moment and, as a man who won the biggest Grand Tour of them all by starting as a domestique, who better to weigh in on the Jumbo situation than Geraint Thomas? Luke's got his own thoughts too - the man loves an underdog - while he recovers from stage nine of the Tour of Britain. Yes, that's right, stage nine. It'll make sense when you listen. G thinks he's got a cracked rib but Luke still wants him in the break tomorrow, as the INEOS boys hit th...
Sep 14, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Back by popular demand, G finally tracked down the world-famous Watts Occurring ambassador Laurens de Plus and gave him a call to see how he’s been getting on since his horrible crash on day one of the Vuelta. The ‘Carrot of Ninove’ has already started his rehab programme and – of course – has been keeping a very close eye on the Vuelta. He’s here to give G a morale boost ahead of a gruelling final week in Spain, while G’s keen to keep battling on. Can INEOS win another stage in the last week? W...
Sep 11, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 54
On the eve of the Tour of Britain heading up the famous Caerphilly mountain - where Luke and G learnt their trade - Luke grabbed his Tour of Britain roomie Magnus Sheffield to be the latest impromptu Watts Occurring guest. The boys are enjoying racing on British roads, although INEOS lost Tom Pidcock today to a nasty injury - you'll need to listen for all the details on that one. In Spain, G's come close to that elusive stage win and is determined to keep fighting. There's also the small matter ...
Sep 09, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 53
Well, if you're a teammate of G's at a race that's been as tough as the Vuelta and you win the stage... You're coming on the pod. Five-leg Pippo and housewives' favourite Filippo Ganna won the stage 10 time trial at the Vuelta today ahead of Remco (the little bastard), Roglic and all the other big hitters, hopefully signalling a turn in INEOS' fortunes. When he'd made it back to the hotel after guzzling champers on the podium, G tracked him down on the massage table for a quick chat. Enjoy. Lear...
Sep 05, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 52
It's rest day in Spain and we've got an upbeat(ish) G on the massage table. Things can only get better right? He's been battling crosswinds and climbs but his hopes are higher as the Vuelta heads into the second week. Luke's loving life at the Tour of Britain and hoping to plot a course towards victory for his INEOS team leader, Tom Pidcock. He's been getting lots of love - and thanks to everyone who has given him a shout out about the pod! We'll be back in a few days with another update from Sp...
Sep 04, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 51
Well since we last heard from G he's been unlucky to hit the deck a few times, but in typical fashion he's battling on in Spain. The GC challenge looks like it's over, but the boys are plotting for G to slip into a breakaway next week. Fingers crossed. Luke's bringing the good vibes on the eve of Tour of Britain and is very excited to race on home roads. If any Watts Occurring listeners are heading out to watch the race, make sure you say hello. We should be back on Monday for a rest day update ...
Sep 02, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 50
Another day at the Vuelta and another unexpected bout of typical Spanish chaos. A huge break went up the road, we've got a new red jersey leader and a big GC shakeup. Luke was on the edge of his sofa watching it all unfold and, as we wanted to give G the night off, we gave our old mate Tom Fordyce a call to break it all down with Rowey. With the Vuelta news out the way the guys got stuck into the upcoming Tour of Britain, with Luke buzzing to race on home roads next week. G will be back this wee...
Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 49
Four days in at the Vuelta and it was only today where we saw a relatively drama-free day. We've had biblical weather, organisation chaos, high-profile crashes, and a big GC battle already. G lost a bit of time on the race's first mountain stage yesterday, but he's remaining optimistic - and he's got cheerleader Luke in his corner. The boys caught up on the action over the last few days and look ahead at what's to come. Some big mountains, probably. It is the Vuelta, after all. We've given Tom a...
Aug 29, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Well, that was an unexpected start to the Vuelta. With the clouds rolling in and torrential rain falling, the teams had to battle the conditions and even daylight to get through the opening team time trial. Sadly for INEOS (and for the pod) De Pluski was an early casualty, crashing and leaving the race on day one. G's gutted, and pays tribute to the ambassador on tonight's pod. But G stayed upright and - considering the conditions - INEOS came through with a solid time. Luke watched all the acti...
Aug 26, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Hola! The final Grand Tour of the year is very nearly here - and G's arrived in Barcelona ready to give it his best shot. Luke's change of plan sees him in Germany, dealing with naked blokes in the race hotel sauna and local church bells. That'll make sense after you've listened to tonight's big Vuelta preview. Is this the strongest GC field we've seen at a Grand Tour in recent memory? It's going to be a stormer, and we'll be bringing you pods as often as G's fatigue levels will allow him - all ...
Aug 23, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Bit of disappointing news this week on Watts Occurring, as G's off to race the Vuelta without Luke alongside him. The boys run through the lineup and Luke reveals why he won't be in Spain with typical honesty. G will still have seven weapons alongside him though, as he targets his second Grand Tour of the season for the first time in many years. Currently up at altitude in Isola, you all know he'll give it his best shot. Luke's set to race in Germany and we'll still be bringing you plenty of Vue...
Aug 20, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 45
The boys are back and - just about - recovered from the Glasgow world championships. Luke tackled the brutal road race and G took on the long time trial, won by our pre-worlds guest Remco Evenepoel (yes, the little b*stard). Luke's got a cracking story about the protest that stopped the men's road race for around 40 minutes, while G let slip that he considering retiring when he was caught by Remco. Turns out G was still putting in a good ride, Remco had just gone into alien mode. Now prep ramps ...
Aug 14, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Oh, Remco. Watts Occurring son? He's the name on everyone's lips for this Sunday's men's road race world championships in Glasgow, so G gave him a call and got everyone's favourite "little b*stard" on the pod. Do you reckon he can repeat last year's remarkable victory on Sunday? The guys asked him what he makes of his nickname, his love of white shorts, and Belgium's tactics for the big race. Did he reveal all? Elsewhere, G's been missing podium ceremonies in Poland and Luke's tucked up in Glasg...
Aug 03, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Yes, that's right - ALL tickets are on sale now for our first-ever GTCC live shows later this year. TICKET LINK: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub We'll be playing Cadogan Hall in London on November 6th and the New Theatre in Cardiff on November 7th - and we can't wait. See you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•58 sec
Luke and Tom are back to celebrate three great weeks on the road with a grand review of the Tour to discuss the winners, the losers and everything in between, as well as a few notes on what might be in store next year. They answer more of your questions before Luke previews what the rest of his year on the bike looks like. Au revoir from the Tour… until next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 25, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 42
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub G and Laurens De Plus review stage 20 as Tadej Pogacar gets a win before the Tour heads to Paris to crown Jonas Vingegaard as back to back champion. Plus the best of your questions about what happens at the end of a grand tour, a tribute to Thibaut Pinot, and Laurens basks in the glory of his three-week predictions mastercl...
Jul 22, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 41
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub After a busy few days Luke is back on the pod, coming to you from Belgium on the eve of Tour de Wallonie. He had both eyes on an absorbing day of action at the Tour though, and has lots to say about the day's breakaway action. G's continuing to work hard in Andorra and is enjoying catching the last couple of kilometres when...
Jul 21, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 40
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub You read that correctly - we've got a Watts Occurring exclusive tonight! G called up his old mate Mark Cavendish and he was kind enough to join us to chat about his recovery from that heartbreaking Tour de France crash, his thoughts on today's stage and - as ever with two old mates - absolutely everything in-between. Would ...
Jul 20, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 39
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Well, the fearsome Col de la Loze lived up to its reputation and ripped the Tour de France GC to shreds. Jonas Vingegaard has all but sewn up the yellow jersey for another year, Pog had a heartbreaking collapse, and the battle for third has swung the way of Adam Yates. G recruited Ambassador De Plus to chat all about the ha...
Jul 19, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 38
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Holy moly. What a performance that was. Jonas Vingegaard has taken a major step towards the yellow jersey by destroying today's Tour time trial. Pogacar had no answer, despite being a clear second. G and Luke get stuck right into it - and discuss if there's a path back to yellow for Pogi. What do you reckon? Let us know on ...
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 37
GTCC LIVE! Yes, that's right - as you've heard Tom and G saying, we're going on our first-ever GTCC Tour this November! Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub It's rest day two at the Tour and boy is this race finely poised. G's recruited everyone's favourite ambassador Laurens de Plus to look back on the Pog vs Jonas action, bask in the INEOS glory, and preview tomorrow's crucial time trial. There's also mind games chat and - of course - predictions. Surely G has to score some m...
Jul 17, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 36
GTCC LIVE! If you've not heard yet, we're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Wow. Another day of headlines, drama - and an INEOS win at the Tour de France! Is that the day that Carlos Rodriguez came of age? It could well be. Young Carlito slipped away from the big two, after they had a dramatic and controversial battle on the final climb, disrupted by the race's motorbikes. That one will be a major talking point in the days to come ...
Jul 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 35
GTCC LIVE! If you've not heard yet, we're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Well, what a stage that was - and what a turnaround for Luke and G's teammates. Kwiato showed his class with a stage win for the ages, Pidcock impressed on another mountaintop finish - and this fascinating race between Pogi and Vingegaard shows no signs of slacking off. We're being treated to one tasty Tour de France. Tom and Luke are in charge tonight, but...
Jul 14, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 34
GTCC LIVE! If you've not heard yet, we're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Another relentless, random day of racing at the Tour de France - and G and Luke pull no punches dissecting the tactical decisions across the peloton. Stage 12 was another day you couldn't take your eyes off, with Jumbo sending guys up the road, everyone fighting for the break, and plenty of teams riding behind to protect their GC positions. Why? Well, in so...
Jul 13, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 33
GTCC LIVE! If you've not heard yet, we're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Yes, that's right - we've got Watts Occurring Ambassador Laurens de Plus on the pod tonight. He's very proud to have been promoted to co-host. He joins G in Andorra to chat all about his compatriot Jasper Philipsen's remarkable Tour performances to date and analyse the stage 11 sprint. There's nickname chat, prediction debate, and also a couple of contract ...
Jul 12, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 32
GTCC LIVE! If you've not heard yet, we're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub Today's stage was relentless - and raced in 40+ degree heat. It was, to use a Luke Rowe phrase, a jungle out there. G and Luke are back together to review the action plus there's a poem (really), some secretive prediction talk, and G's back in his favourite podding position: the massage table. Will it be one for the sprinters tomorrow? Tune back in tomorrow...
Jul 11, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 31
GTCC LIVE! We're playing our first live shows this November. Get your tickets here: https://tourlink.to/CyclingClub It would have been tough to script a more dramatic opening week to this year's Tour de France. We've already seen the pendulum swing from Pog, to Jonas, and then back to Pog again; there was Cav's heartbreaking departure from the race to contend with; and we've seen Philipsen's impressive sprint domination. Tom and G are here for our first rest day pod to dissect all that action, p...
Jul 10, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 30
