The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast
Episodes
TdF Stage 18 | Pogačar’s Power Numbers Spark Questions + The Most Overrated Tour de France Stuff
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2024.If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d lik...
TdF Stage 17 | Is There More To Remco & Pogačar’s Friendship? + More Fluff Ups In The Mountains...
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2024.If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d lik...
TdF Stage 16 | Game Over For Biniam Girmay? + Cofidis Rider Gets BRUTALLY Shot Down By Rival Team
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2024.If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d lik...
TdF Stage 15 | Cops Arrest Man Who Targeted Pogačar and Jonas + Biniam Girmay’s Silly Mistake
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 15 of the Tour de France 2024 and the final day of the Giro d'Italia Women.If you’d like us to send in a questi...
TdF Stage 14 | Has Pogačar Found His Winning Formula? + Teams ‘Using Carbon Monoxide’ For Gains?
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Read the Escape Collective's article here: https://escapecollective.com/exclusive-tour-riders-are-inhaling-carbon-monoxide-in-super-altitude-recipe/Hi...
TdF Stage 13 | Pogačar’s Sneaky Sprint Tactics Backfire + Is The ‘Dangerous Riding’ Rule RUINING Sprints?
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Soz for the long one, here’s some timestamps (FYI sometimes the adverts throw the timings off slightly)00:00 Pogačar came 9th in the sprint?!04:51 ...
TdF Stage 12 | Are We Underestimating Pogačar? + Was Roglič’s Crash Ruling Unfair?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Chris's FUGLY T-Shirt and on the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyBWpfAggsFPDc5A7l_eWAIt's a long one ...
TdF Stage 11 | Is Pogačar’s Plan Backfiring? + Vingegaard Silences His Critics
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 11 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia Women.If you’d like us to send in a question, st...
TdF Stage 10 | An Obliterated S-Works + How UAE Missed Out On Signing Biniam Girmay
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 10 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 2&3 of the Giro d'Italia Women.If you’d like us to send in a questi...
TdF Stage 9 | Pogačar Slams ‘Scared’ Vingegaard + Does Roglič Have A Problem?
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discussion from Stage 9 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia Women.If you’d like us to send in a question, sto...
TdF Stage 8 | THAT Sprint Finish + Pros Slam ‘Riskiest’ Stage Of The Tour…
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 7 | Is Jasper Philipsen Playing Dirty? + Mark Cavendish Fined Over Illegal Move
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 7 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 6 | £50M Astana ‘Super Team’ Is Coming Thanks To New Owners + What’s With Cav’s Gearing?
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 6 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 5 | How Mark Cavendish Pulled Off The PERFECT Win + Vingegaard Plays Mind Games
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 5 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 4 | Why Pogačar Will Win The Tour + Was Vingegaard’s 1x A Mistake?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 4 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 3 | Crash Causes Chaos + Secret New Aero Van Rysel Spotted
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 3 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 2 | No One Expected This To Happen + Vingegaard Is BACK
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
TdF Stage 1 | Fan Breaks Soudal Rider’s Teeth + Cavendish Has A HUGE Problem
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights and discuss from Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2024If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us ...
Ep 55: EF SACKS Rider Over ‘Drug Trafficking’ + Why Is Shimano Developing Electronic Brakes?
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the extended version of this podcast, where we rank all of the men's world tour bikes here: https://youtu.be/6MWJX7qg4ioIf you’d like us to se...
Ep 54: Job Cuts At GCN + The Bike Industry’s Sneaky Marketing Tactics
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to our merch: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/Check out the video versions of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W18...
Ep 53: The Bikes We ACTUALLY Ride At Home + More Underrated Bike Stuff
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're throwing it over to you, the listeners, to answer your burning questions in our latest Listeners' Takeover Special.Here’s the episod...
Ep 52: ANOTHER Pro Rider Banned For Doping + SRAM’s Sly Marketing Tactics
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch Francis’ BMX Everest here: https://youtu.be/3EsyyvfzU7U?si=ZtaE3_dk0W5pQEmzIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, th...
Ep 51: EF Pro Rider’s Drug Test Scandal Changes Everything + Another Motor Doping Case
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video version of the podcast plus more from CADE media on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaCheck out WattGames he...
Ep 50: Fake Assos Clothing Scam Uncovered & We’re Going To Be On Netflix!
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video version of the podcast plus more from CADE media on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaDonate to Anne’s Jus...
Ep 49: 13-Speed Fully Wireless Di2 + Why Strava Segments Could Soon Be Banned
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video version of the podcast plus more from CADE media on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaThis week we’re chat...
Ep 48: Giro Screwed Up Big Time & GCN Under Fire Over Elitewheels Saga
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video version of the podcast plus more from CADE media on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaFrancis is back and th...
Ep 47: Stages Has Imploded, 6 Food Lies Cyclists Still Believe & What The Pros Really Eat with EF Nutritionist Will
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efmW1i_zoXYThanks to Will for joining us! Check out his website for m...
Ep 46: Shimano Crank Snaps AFTER Passing Inspection & Meet 'Britain's Most Hated Cyclist' Who Catches Dangerous Drivers
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Mike for coming on the show, you can check out his channel hereHere's a breakdown of the episode - sorry if the time stamps aren't quite rig...
Ep 45: Jimmi BUSTS Speeding Driver With His On-Bike Camera + Match Fixing In Cycling?
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the MVDP cap thrower video here! And here’s an interesting article about match fixing at Belgian kermesses.Watch the audio version of this pod...
Ep 44: Is This Rapha's Worst Kit Yet? & Geraint Thomas In Trouble Over 'Rat' Joke – The Wild Ones Podcast Ep.44
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/-g6--2QzF4QThis week the gang's back together as Francis returns from Malaysia. We play ...
Ep 43: 5 Common Tubeless Mistakes To Avoid, The Best Bike Upgrade For Comfort & Losing Weight The Right Way
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our special Listener's Takeover edition of the Wild Ones Podcast. This week we're joined by mechanic Nic, and cycling coach, racer and mech...
Ep 42: Could This Device Change Cycling? + These Underrated Tips Will Make You A Better Rider with Coach James
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by mechanic, bike racer and coach James Jobber, and we're chatting about the latest piece of aero tech to hit the pro peloton a...
Ep 41: Trouble At Trek & Giant + Is Doping Rife In Amateur Racing?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch the video version of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/PcX0CZy50fQThis week we're back with bike mechanic Nic chatting about Lance Armstrong's ...
Ep 40: From A Coma To A 2500 Mile Bike Race – The Incredible Story Of One-Armed Cyclist Dan Richards
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special extended episode of The Wild Ones Podcast we're joined by paracyclist Dan Richards, who lost his right arm and shoulder in a motorbike...
Ep 39: Roasting The WORST Helmet in Cycling History & MORE Tire Explosions
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode! This week, we chat about Pogačar’s riding position and MORE hookless tire explosions at the Strade Binache. Plus w...
Ep 38: Should These ‘Dangerous’ Wheels Be Banned? + Cheating Pro Team Caught Dressing Mechanic Up As Rider
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by ultra-endurance cyclist Chris Hall as we chat about the latest controversy surrounding hookless wheels and the calls for the...
Ep 37: Shimano Profits Down 55% & Why We’re No Longer Working With Scott Bikes
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode. This week we’ve got an update on what’s going on with Scott and some of our other sponsors this year, we’re als...
Ep 36: Could This Legal Doping League Change Cycling Forever? & WTF Zwift
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. Francis is back and this week we talk encounters with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zwift’s la...
Ep 35: SRAM Recalls ‘Unsafe’ Levers & Are Cycling Influencers Overrated?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For mental health support, visit:samaritans.org / call 116 123sossilenceofsuicide.orgmind.org.ukMovember.comStandtallwales.co.ukUSA: www.nami.orgCheck...
Ep 34: ‘New SRAM Red’ Revealed & Why Pro Cycling Is A MESS Right Now
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A link for Nic’s magic winter gloves: https://amzn.to/42jtEVzCheck out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/v...
Ep 33: Muc Off Branded ‘Disgusting’ Over New Advert & THAT £340 GCN Kit
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We chat GCN’s latest pricey kit drop, the latest handlebar offering from ENVE, aerodynamics and the Muc Off advert that got the internet talking thi...
Ep 32: Expensive Bike Stuff That's Actually Worth The Price (And Stuff That Isn't) + Shimano Is Bringing AI To Bikes?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about Shimano’s new venture into AI-controlled bikes, where to save and where to invest your money when it comes to cycling stuff ...
Ep 31: Pro Mechanic’s Most Hated And Love Products + Winter Bike Hacks
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week pro mechanic Nic reveals what he really thinks about popular bike products as we play ‘Love, Tolerate, Kill’, plus he reveals what makes...
Ep 30: People Are Angry With GCN & Bike Muggings On The Rise with pro mechanic Nic
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, stran...
Ep 29: The Wildest Cycling Moments of the Year & Francis Has A Very Sad Update...
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to support Francis and Andy Cade’s mug fundraiser, you can buy one here: https://francis-cade.creator-spring.com/listing/charity-santa-m...
Ep 28: Pro Rider Assaults Driver & Trouble at Canyon?
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with more news and views from the world of cycling! Here’s the full breakdown:00:00 Francis is back!00:45 Could this new monitor r...
Ep 27: Bike Shop’s Embarrassing Display Error + Best Cycling Moments Ever Featuring Pendulum Guitarist Perry
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things got awkward in the world of pro cycling this week as Jumbo-Visma announced the signing of young rider Cian Uijtdebroeks, only for Bora-Hansgroh...
Ep 26: Avoid These Common Training Mistakes + Is 'High End' Alloy A Rip Off? With Pro Coach Pete Hawkins
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Francis’ former coach and ex-Commonwealth Games racer Pete Hawkins for a deep-dive into training. We chat ‘high end’...
Ep 25: We Uncover Russian CHEATING Scandal & Decathlon's New Pro Team Deal
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/viewDecathlon has a new World Tour partnership, which means fanc...
Ep 24: Weird New Doping Scandal Hits The Pro Peloton... & It Involves WORMS
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are fishing worms the new way of doping at the Tour de France? We discuss this bizarre new claim, plus Chris Froome’s mate comes to his defence over...
Ep 23: Wiggins Faces Bankruptcy Over '£1M Debt' & Geraint Thomas’ Big Blowout
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of The Wild Ones! This week we chat about a very rude-looking saddle, a crisis facing Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thom...
Ep 22: Trouble At Rapha & Chris Froome’s Embarrassing Bike Error
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about Chris Froome’s embarrassing bike fit revelations, Rapha’s £12million loss, our greatest rides ever, play more overrated/u...
Ep 21: Bike Industry Crisis Claims More Victims & Has Tech Gone Too Far?
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our debrief from the National Hill Climb Champs, turmoil at Islabikes and British Cycling, could e-bikes save the bike industry and has bike tech gone...
Ep 20: Has Cycling Become Too Expensive?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rumours of trouble at Wiggle & does the industry need a price reality check? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 19: Shimano Facing LAWSUIT Over Broken Cranks
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat hill climb bikes, the latest update on the Shimano Hollowtech recall, rumours of Jumbo-Visma’s new name, and the bike stuff we’v...
Ep 18: Our Favourite Cycling Products Of All Time
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francis is back, and this week we’re chatting about Mark Cavendish’s new hopes for a record-breaking Tour, UCI controversy at the Gravel World Cha...
Ep 17: The Shimano Crank Disaster & Is This The Next Big Cycling Trend? ft. Pro Bike Mechanic Nic Vieri
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Francis is away this week, so Jimmi is joined by pro bike mechanic Nic Vieri to give his expert opinion on the Shimano recall, light gravel bikes and ...
Ep 16 SPECIAL: How We Scammed A Scammer
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back this week with a special episode dedicated to one of our most unexpected and jaw-dropping videos – the time We Scammed A Scammer.If you h...
Ep 15: Our Winter Training Tips & These New Puncture-Proof Tyres Change EVERYTHING
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys reveal some cool new tyre tech developed with NASA that could mark the end of puncture problems for good. Plus they discuss motor doping accu...
Ep 14: “Jake Paul, I Challenge You To A Bike Race”
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 14 and it’s a meaty one this week! Jake Paul is now a cyclist and Francis wants to race him (and box him), but who would win? Plus we...
Ep 13: A Moped Gang Tried To Steal Our £5000 Bikes
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! And this week the lads are chatting about the new Shimano 105, Wahoo’s beef with Zwift, their close encounter with a gang of moped-dri...
Ep12: Our Honest Opinions On Rapha & Cannondale + A £150 Base Layer?!
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to chat about the weird first week at the Vuelta, the new speculation about SRAM’s new Red AXS groupset, the £150 base layer that's peak...
E11: Dangerous New Cycling Tech + Britain's Most Hated Cyclist
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The lads discuss the concerning problems with hookless wheels and tires, plus they chat about the man dubbed Britain's ‘Most Hated Cyclist’, the r...
Ep 10 SPECIAL: Our Backgrounds + Why Francis Really Quit Vlogging
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we bring you one of our most requested episodes – the lads discuss their backgrounds in cycling and how they found themselves managing a m...
Ep 9: Why Are New Bikes SO Boring? Plus Bike Packing Tips For Beginners
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year when the big bike brands start to release their new bikes for the year and this week the lads chat about the hype around the ...
Ep 8: Failed Drug Test Sees Rider Disqualified From The Giro D'Italia
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of The Wild Ones podcast. This week, the lads reveal the secret new marginal gains ‘hack’ the pros are testing. Plus th...
Ep 7: Doping Accusations at the Tour de France + Voice-Controlled Shifters?!
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the lads discuss the controversy and doping accusations in the wake of Jonas Vingegaard's spectacular Tour de France victory and THAT time ...
Ep 6: The Mysterious Case Of The Cracked Specialized + Life On The Road
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we chat about our brand new YouTube series and whirlwind trip around the UK, discuss the curious case of the cracked S-Works that was spott...
Ep 5: The Terrifying Moment His Brakes Failed + The Big Tour Quiz!
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The BIG problem with carbon braking surface, a big mess up from DHB and a silly Tour de France quiz are all up for discussion this week in episode 5. ...
Ep 4: Conspiracy Theories & Our Ultimate Dream Bikes
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The lads chat viewer conspiracy theories, the state of entry level bikes in 2023, reveal their dream bike collections, play another round of Overrated...
Ep3: RIP Rim Brakes + Why SRAM is Beating Shimano
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the third instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. And boy is it a good one. This week the lads chat about groupsets and why they're ba...
Ep 2: Race Chaos + The Scary New Research On Helmets
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the lads debate whether wearing a helmet is really as safe as we think, after shocking new research shows drivers view cyclists wearing safe...
Ep 1: Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset...