The Domestiques
Episodes
Pog vs Pidcock: San Remo Delivers
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Milano–San Remo delivered exactly what it always promises… and somehow still surprised.From a brutal, slow-burning build to one of the most chaoti...
Milan-San Remo Preview
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques are back off the Peaks high and straight into a massive week of racing. We cover Grafton to Inverell, the latest from the ProVelo Supe...
Post Peaks Debrief
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The crew finally unpack the much-hyped Post Peaks Challenge debrief. Tils, Hollywood and Marko relive the full chaos of the day, from freezing descent...
Warny Chaos: Hollywood’s Borrowed Bike & Tills’ Crash
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Hollywood and Marko unpack a huge Warny weekend - from Hollywood’s gritty on-road survival story (nutriti...
Melbourne to Warrnambool with Maeve Plouffe
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Warny week is here and this episode is stacked. We break down the headlines from the UAE Tour, where Isaac del Toro impressed, Luke Plapp climbed with...
From Peaks Challenge to Tassie ProVelo to the WorldTour in the UAE
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a bit on this week. Peaks Challenge is almost here and the nerves are real. This week the crew dives deep into pacing Tawonga, surviving Hot...
Training for Peaks Challenge: How to Win, break 8-hours, or just finish
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The crew are back with a deep dive into training, and racing for Peak Challenge. Marko maps out a very real plan to go very fast for a very long time,...
Chaos at Cadels and New Warny Date Confirmed
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The crew unpack a massive weekend of racing at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, breaking down both the women’s and men’s editions lap by lap...
Melbourne to Warrnambool Postponed and Cadel's Preview
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an emergency pod as the crew reconvenes to unpack the chaos and intrigue around Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend. From final Tour Down...
Live from the TDU with Peta Mullins: Stage 3 Men's TDU
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off the Tour Down Under, we sit down with Peta Mullins for a wide ranging and honest conversation about life inside the women’s WorldTour. Fro...
Live from the TDU with Pat Eddy: Stage 1 Men's TDU
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Trackhouse after Stage 1 of the Tour Down Under, we sit down with newly crowned Australian National Road Champion Pat Eddy for his first...
Live from the TDU: Stage 3 Women's TDU and Live Q&A
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We relive Stage 3 of the 2026 Women’s Tour Down Under, where defending champion Noemi Rüegg made history by outsprinting a trio from UAE Team ADQ o...
Live from the TDU: Stage 1 Women's TDU with Peta Mullins
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our first live episode of The Domestiques, recorded straight from the Trackhouse during Stage 1 of the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under. With the race...
TDU Women's Preview With Sarah Gigante
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former TDU winner Sarah Gigante joins Tils to break down the World Tour start list, the stages and who will take home the Orche Jersey! This is a deep...
The Road Nationals Breakdown
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The dust has barely settled in Perth and there is a lot to unpack. The Domestiques break down everything that went down at Road Nationals from every a...
It's Nationals Week
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Marko and Hollywood fire the starter’s gun on the Summer of Cycling with a full-blooded preview of the Au...
The Interview That Almost Never Happened: Simon Clarke
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best stories come wrapped in chaos. Fair warning. The internet and audio were very average on this one. The conversation still cuts thro...
The rising star of cycling: Talia Appleton
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap Australia’s second-biggest Grand Tour, the Tour of Bright, with special guest Talia Appleton, breaking down the racing, the mix of young gu...
Inside the WorldTour with Chris Hamilton
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Domestiques, Hollywood, Marko and Tils are joined by Australian WorldTour stalwart Chris Hamilton, the road captain, climber and all-...
On the farm with Luke Plapp
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp, a man who’s had a stellar year and is gearing up for even bigger things n...
Are the hitters ruining bunch rides?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dive into the impact of our local hitters, or stronger riders, and how their presence can disrupt group dynamics and lead to challenges i...
Cycling's Power Couple: Kell O'Brien and Ali Wollaston
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kell O’Biren and Ali Wollaston, the dynamic power couple of cycling, on the Domestiques Podcast as they reflect on their remarkable year. They ...
The Survival of Cycling Events
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From United Energy Around the Bay to Gravelista, Dirty Warny to Giro della Donna, and across the ditch to the Tour of Southland, we unpack what it tak...
Pt 2. UCI Gran Fondo World Champs Wrap-Up
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two World Champions, one Pogačar, and a riding Jesus. We break down all the action from the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Lorne, with the fou...
Live from Lorne: Pt 1. The Calm Before Fondo Worlds
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on the eve of the Gran Fondo World Championships, this special collab episode between The Domestiques and The WMN Podcast. Sheridan Braatvedt...
5 from 5 in Lombardia
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into a thrilling weekend of global and local events, including Lombardia, Gravel Worlds, the Dirty Docker, the Women’s Ironman Wo...
Support the Grassroots: The Heartbeat of Cycling
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to get swept up in the big lights of WorldTour racing, but the heartbeat of cycling still lives at your local club crit, your weekend fond...
Rainbow in Rwanda
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood, Marko and Tils wrap up an unforgettable World Championships in Rwanda: a shock triumph by Magdeleine Vallieres, pre-race favourites fading ...
Is the 2026 ProVelo League going ahead?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Powered by Black Sheep, check out their Alter the Course Challenge at https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/alter-the-courseHollywood and Tils are join...
Vuelta a España and Beyond
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Domestiques, we discuss a range of topics including the recent Vuelta a España, emerging talents in cycling, and the upcoming ...
The Comeback Queen
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Domestiques we’re joined by one of the most talked about riders in the peloton - Sarah Gigante. After seven months out recovering f...
Tour de France Femmes continues to shine
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, The Domestiques celebrates one of the best Tour de France Femmes and reflects on an amazing final weekend of Alpine racing.The powerf...
AG Insurance-Soudal's Anya Louw
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques, are joined by Anya Louw, teammate of Sarah Gigante and Kim le Court at AG Insurance–Soudal. We unpack the strengths and weakness of...
Behind the Scenes of the Tour de France Femme with Sarah Roy
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Domestiques, joined by Commonwealth Games medalist, and now flying the flag for EF Education–Oatly, Sarah Ro...
Who is the GOAT? Tadej or Marianne?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a huge weekend on the roads of France The Domestiques asks, and scrutinises, the big question. Who is the GOAT?Either way we are privileged to b...
TDF 2026 - Emergency Pod with Michael Matthews
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a candid and honest interview Michael Matthews speaks to The Domestiques where he reveals and recounts the harrowing days which ruled him out of th...
TDF 2025 - The Super Domestique, Harry Sweeny, on the Tour’s second rest day
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rest day with Harry Sweeny: He’s the MVP of Stage 10. The unsung Aussie hero of the 2025 Tour. And yes he’s back on the pod.Harry shares his exper...
TDF 2025: Jack Haig interview on the 1st Rest Day
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the TDFs first rest day, we’re joined by Australian GC specialist Jack Haig, the quiet, brilliant climber who’s podiumed at the Vuelta, raced e...
TDF 2025: Two pelotons on their hands and knees
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An emergency Giro PodGiganti meaning Giant in Italian, Sarah Gigante lit up the Giro Donne with two monster solo wins and a stranglehold on the mounta...
TDF 2025 - Andre Greipel joins us to discuss the carnage
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques are graced by the presence of cycling royalty with the appearance of one of the strongest, fastest and most explosive sprinters of the...
TDF 2025 - Buckle Up - It's only Stage 3!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stage 1 delivered cross-winds, chaos, and a shake-up nobody saw coming. Stage 2 upped the ante with relentless horizontal rain and a classics-inspired...
The Incredible Amanda Spratt
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Spratt joins The Domestiques!From BMX in Penrith to WorldTour podiums, the darling of Australian cycling Spratty has done it all, Nationals, Gi...
Jensen Plowright: Overcoming Adversity
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques welcomes Jensen Plowright to the hot seat. After gaining small wins at the Giro in his maiden Grand Tour, the Melbourne native is maki...
The UCI Clown Show, Dauphiné Wrap and Marlen’s Moment
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UCI dropped a bomb - new tech regs that make zero sense (especially for women), and we're here to pick it apart. Marko is back and we talk abo...
Should we ban E-Bikes?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Domestiques, Mike Tomalaris speaks candidly with the CEO of Bicycle NSW, Peter McLean to discuss the issue of e-bikes.W...
Exclusive with Chris Harper, Giro's Queen Stage winner
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Chris Harper crossed the finish line triumphant in the Giro’s Queen stage, Australia’s cycling community rode on the back of his shoulders. T...
Matty Lloyd: The Untold Story
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A very moving interview with an Australian cycling hero on The Domestiques this week.Matt Lloyd’s career was prematurely cut down when he was struck...
Aussie domination in Italy
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kaden Groves throws down in a sprint, Australia’s cycling son Luke Plapp lights up Stage 8, and our very own Marko adds another trophy to the mantel...
Australia to host the start of the 2027 Giro d'Italia?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The opening stages of the Giro are done and dusted and while Albania has been praised for hosting the 2025 Grand Partenza, there’s talk of Australia...
Giro d'Italia Preview with Michael Storer
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Giro d’Italia is here and The Domestiques welcomes an Aussie favourite chasing overall honours. Michael Storer joins the team fresh from co...
Interview: Race Across America with Allan Jefferson
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine jumping on a bike and facing the daunting task of racing the two wheeler across the United States facing all the natural elements and obstacle...
Australian Gravel Nationals and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our man Marko O’Biren is your new Aussie National Gravel champ, we cover Liège-Bastogne-Liège and is Michael Storer Australia’s best GC rider ri...
A Cheap Tuesday Special
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Herald Sun is back and so is Remco. Did Tadej lose because of his sunglasses? Unlike Gicconi, Amstel Gold brings more questions than answers and s...
Paris-Roubaix: One House, Two Cobbles and a Hatrick
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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The Phil Liggett Interview
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Tomalaris spent a weekend with the voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, at his home in England.Use the code domestiques for 20% OFF at Black Sheep.
Dust still settles on Flanders!
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use the code domestiques for 20% off Black SheepAnother huge episode of The Domestiques as we dissect the world’s most beautiful sport in what...
The Holy Week for Cycling
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Promo Code ‘domestiques’ 20% off Black Sheep.Get out your rosary beads, it’s Holy Week. The toughest, most electrifying week of racing in the Fl...
The triumph and heartache with Tim Decker
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Domestiques, we’re joined by legendary cycling coach and DS Tim Decker. We break down the winning moments of Milano-San Remo in bot...
A BIG week in Europe and THAT disqualification!
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Domestiques, Mark O’Brien joins us as co-host to break down one of the biggest weeks in cycling outside of a Grand Tour! We dive in...
Peaks Challenge with Mark O’Brien
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peaks Challenge is the talk of the town and the talk of The Domestiques. The team of Hollywood and Matilda conquered the epic climbs of Australia’s ...
Orla joins The Domestiques
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques are thrilled to welcome popular British television journalist and presenter Orla Chennaoui to the microphone. A woman who has a unique...
Liz Hepple: A Trailblazer in Women's Cycling
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special treat in this episode of The Domestiques.Liz Hepple is a pioneer in women’s cycling who raced in Europe, took on the world, and triumphed!...
Exclusive Interview with Brett Lancaster
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques are joined by an Olympic gold medalist, a track world champion, a Giro pink jersey wearer and a Director Sportif to one of the world’...
Melbourne to Warrnambool review with Mark O'Brien
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Warrny debrief & Three Peaks preview with Mark O’Brien.In this episode of The Domestiques, Hollywood and Tils catch up with former Melbourne t...
Fergus Browning, Cadel Evans Road Race, and Melbourne to Warrnambool
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fergus Browning is a star of the future. The 21 year old, who thrilled a global television audience at the Tour Down Under, joins The Domestiques in t...
Matt White Exclusive: Hard Truths of Jayco-AlUla
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Domestiques the team is joined by Matt White, the head honcho behind the shakers and movers at Jayco-AlUla. We ask the hard que...
Live on Willunga Hill for Stage 5 of the TDU
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We did things a bit different today. Tils was on the road and documented what has become the best day in Australian cycling each year. On the road int...
Stage 4 of the TDU and Caleb finds a home!
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Marsh for all your insurance needs. The Tour Down Under reaches the pointy end yet only a handful of seconds separate the top riders. The D...
The business end of the TDU with Mark O'Brien
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get 20% OFF Black Sheep with the code bangbang20 at blacksheep.cc (until 11:59pm 26th January) We're live at the Adelaide Hilton for Stage 3 of t...
Drama on Stage 2 of the TDU as Welsford does the double
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF Black Sheep Sam Welsford is the toast of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under and The Domestiques highly praise his c...
Welsford launches in Stage 1 of the TDU
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF Black Sheep We wrap up Stage One of the TDU as Sam Welsford puts on a masterclass. We also talk about sports nutriti...
Rest Day with Nick Owen and Georgie Howe.
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF at Black Sheep We’re joined by former World Tour rider Georgie Howe and cycling coach to the World Tour and the n...
Super Sunday at the TDU lives up to the hype!
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF at Black Sheep It was Super Sunday in Adelaide and The Domestiques were in cycling heaven with so much activity. From ...
A thriller on Willunga on Stage 2 of the Women's TDU with Sara Carrigan
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A note: We apologise for today's audio - a few mishaps, which will be addressed tomorrow. Sara Carrigan confirmed her place in Australian cycling ...
The Tour Down Under is underway. We're live in Adelaide... almost!
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The World Tour has officially begun with a bang and we don’t just mean Hollywood is in town! Stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down didn’t go to script. ...
Recapping Nationals in Perth and previewing TDU
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perth put on a terrific show by hosting the Road Cycling National Championships for the first time. Hear the opinions of The Domestiques as they unpac...
Previewing the Australian Road Championships
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a brand new year and The Domestiques delivers the ultimate preview to the Australian Road Championships in Perth. Cycling’s “Mr WA” Matt...
2024 Year in Review with Rachel Neylan
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Rachel Neylan leaving her home in Sydney to pursue a career as a professional cyclist on the World Tour is fascinating. She shares the pa...
It's December and we're back to our roots!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Hollywood and Tils in the studio today to catch up on some Australian stalwart events: the Tour de Bright and the Great Victorian Bike Ride. Ho...
What is happening with Australian Cycling?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is cycling in Australia in a good place? The Domestiques ask the question to Graham Seers, a former professional cyclist and Olympian, and now General...
The Dirty Warny and some big news!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matilda shares her experiences competing in Australia’s premier gravel race and listen to why Sarah Gigante chooses to race off-road during the off ...
An exclusive interview with Eurosport's Carlton Kirby
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Domestiques, a real treat! Acclaimed Eurosport commentator, Carlton Kirby, is our special guest. Hear what makes him tick. His ...
EF-Education's Harry Sweeny, plus the mess at the Bowral Classic
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques are thrilled to be joined by EF-Education Pro Cycling personality Harry Sweeny, on his YouTube cooking channel, living with Autism, an...
Pogačar dominates the final Monument of 2024
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a very special one. Not only do we wrap up the final Monument of 2024, but it's also the first in a series of episodes partnering w...
2024 UCI Road World Champs with Luke Plapp
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Domestiques is dedicated to the UCI Road World Championships and the performances of the Australian podium success at Züric...
Aussie Domination at La Vuelta
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Special Offer: Use the code ATB15 for 15% off to the United Energy Around the Bay https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/around-the-bay/ The ...
A big final week of La Vuelta and Tils' commentary debut
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Let's go you good thing!” That’s the call as The Domestiques urge on Aussie hope Ben O’Connor to victory at La Vuelta. With a brutal w...
Australian Olympic Coach, Tim Decker
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Domestiques the team is graced by the appearance of Australia’s super coach, Tim Decker. The driving force behind the world record ...
Recapping an incredible Tour de France Femmes with Brodie Chapman
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We catch-up with former Australian Champion and Lidl Trek rider Brodie Chapman to break down the TDFF. The highs and lows of Le Tour, SD-Worx tactics,...
On Tour with Team Jayco-AlUla rider, Georgie Howe
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We cross live to the Tour de France Femmes with Team Jayco-AlUla rider Georgie Howe on the ground. We unpack the opening stages and preview what's...
Tour de France Femmes Preview
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tour de France Femmes starts for the women and we have 12 representing Australia and New Zealand. We introduce the term Raygun and it's new meanin...
Magic in Paris
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Olympic Games road races have been an outstanding success. The drama, the crowds, the colour, the brilliant course, the winners. The Domestiques u...
Our 100th Episode with Jonas Abrahamson
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques welcomes the hottest property in world cycling! Jonas Abrahamsen captured the imagination of a global audience for his aggressive appr...
Matt Keenan joins us to wrap up the 2024 Tour de France
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques welcome Australia’s “voice of Le Tour” Matt Keenan, as he reviews and reflects on the best Tour de France in modern history. The...
The Godfather of Australian Cycling - John Trevorrow
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques welcomes a genuine Aussie legend. John Trevorrow has been heavily involved in cycling in Australia all his life. The man nicknamed “...
Previewing the final week of the TDF + Neve Bradbury's podium in the Giro
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While the podium appears to be decided at the Tour de France, The Domestiques examine the events that might unfold in the brutal stages of the third a...
Pogacar's Risky Move - Allan Peiper's Exclusive Interview
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Domestiques brings you a very special interview with Allan Peiper, UAE Team Emirates Race Analyst and form Sports Director. As the Tour de France ...
Was this one of the best stages of the Tour de France?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tour de France has enjoyed its most exciting first week in recent memory. What have we learned after the first nine days and what might be expecte...
TDF 2024: Arise Sir Mark Cavendish
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Mark Cavendish, at 39 years old, has become the most winningest Tour de France rider, taking the record and his 35th Tour de France stage. We are ...
TDF 2024: Heat, Drama, and Surprises with AusCycling Coach Nick Owen
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tour de France has kicked off with a bang! And The Domestiques are on location in Italy for the Grand Départ. We analyse the first heat-dominated...