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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
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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S14 Ep50: Viva Somarriba!
May 2500:55:28Tap to summarizeGrab a round of agua con gas and listen in as Rose Manley, Denny Gray and Rebecca Charlton review the Spanish stage racing block.With many of the big hitters away making preparations for the forthcoming Giro d’Italia, the short stage races of Itzulia and Vuelta a Burgos provided plenty of surprises and breakthroughs. On a rare opportunity from domestique duties, Mischa Bredewold led the charge for SD Worx who looked back to their old imperious best. But what does the win mean for a team that already have so many champions in their roster? Yara Kastellijn’s huge victory on the final day of Burgos cemented a phenomenal few weeks for the rider who has been without a win since her breakthrough at the Tour de France Femmes in 2023. Plus, did FDJ United Suez make the wrong call in Itzulia by not backing young British star Lauren Dickson?In our mini feature we speak to the last Spanish rider (before Paula Blasi this year) to win a women’s Grand Tour. That champion is Joane Somarriba, a rider who twice won the Giro Feminile and three times won Tour de France Femmes precursor the Grand Boucle. She talks about her journey to the top, overcoming hospitalisation and prejudice to become one the best riders of the late 90s and early 2000s.We also look ahead to this year's Giro d’Italia Women which begins at the end of the month. The Cycling Podcast Féminin will be bringing listeners daily coverage of the race for the first time, starting on 30th May.Also on the agenda: the ambience of shopping malls, virtual sangrias and Denny’s dream of being paid in cheese.
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S14 Ep49: Stage 15 | Voghera - Milano | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 2401:00:38Tap to summarizeDaniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the Giro d‘Italia.SailyIf you are travelling abroad and want to reduce or even eliminate roaming charges you need an eSim from Saily, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN.⛵Download the SAILY app and use our code cycling at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Or go to saily.com/cycling for full details.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep48: Stage 14 | Aosta - Pila (Gressan) | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 2301:09:18Tap to summarizeDaniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the Giro d‘Italia.Episode SponsorCar GurusBuying a car is a big decision. That’s why CarGurus gives you the facts first – vehicle history, price changes, dealer reviews – everything you need to spot a great deal and steer clear of surprises. With CarGurus, you get access to hundreds of thousands of cars from top rated dealers,so you can find the best deal. Go to cargurus.co.ukFollow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep47: Stage 13 | Alessandria - Verbania | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 2201:00:11Tap to summarizeJoin Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci as they take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the 2026 Giro d‘Italia. Today’s Giro d’Italia rolled from Porcari to Chiavari on a tough 195km medium-mountain stage, with punchy climbs and a breakaway-friendly finale along the Ligurian coast. Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep46: Stage 12 | Imperia - Novi Ligure | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 2101:01:25Tap to summarizeJoin Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci as they take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the 2026 Giro d‘Italia. Today’s Giro d’Italia rolled from Porcari to Chiavari on a tough 195km medium-mountain stage, with punchy climbs and a breakaway-friendly finale along the Ligurian coast. Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep45: Stage 11 | Porcari (Paper district) - Chiavari | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 2001:06:06Tap to summarizeJoin Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci as they take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the 2026 Giro d‘Italia. Today the race rolled from Porcari to Chiavari on a tough 195km medium-mountain stage, with a breakaway-friendly finale along the Ligurian coast. So how did it pan out?Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep44: Stage 10 | Viareggio - Massa TUDOR ITT | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 1901:09:40Tap to summarizeJoin Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci as they take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the 2026 Giro d‘Italia. Today, after a rest day, the race is back underway with an individual time trial from Viareggio to Massa on the north-west coast of Italy.EPISODE SPONSOR NordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep43: The Dukes of Hazard
May 1800:24:23Tap to summarizeLong-time regulars on The Cycling Podcast’s Giro d’Italia coverage, in this year’s edition Matt White and Max Sciandri are directing operations, together, from the front seat of the Movistar team car. Australia and Italy, fire and ice, they make an intriguing duo, but can it be a successful one at this year’s Giro? We went behind the scenes on the day of their boldest tactical plan yet, on stage 4 of the Giro to Cosenza, to get a sense of how their partnership is galvanising the Spanish team at this year’s Giro. Daniel Friebe then summoned Matt and Max the following morning for a debrief and typically mirthful discussion of what they each bring to their roles. The Cycling Podcast would like to thank Velon for their assistance in the making of this podcast. Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep42: Stage 9 | Cervia - Corno alle Scale | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 1701:03:30Tap to summarizeJoin Daniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci as they take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the Giro d‘Italia. Today, ahead of the second rest day, they head further north as the race heads from Cervia to Corno alle Scale.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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S14 Ep41: Stage 8 | Chieti - Fermo | Giro d’Italia 2026
May 1601:03:50Tap to summarizeDaniel Friebe, Brian Nygaard and Michele Pelacci take you to the heart of the action, on the ground, at the Giro d‘Italia.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.2026 Girovagando selection:You can buy this year’s Girovagando wine selection here: https://dvinecellars.com/products/cycling-podcast-giro-26. The wines with corresponding stage numbers are as follows: Stage 3: Mixtape Red, Georgiev & Milkov, Plovdiv (red) Stage 4: Tenuta del Conte, Calabria Rosso, Calabria (red) Stage 5: Vigneti del Vulture, Pipoli, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata (red)Stage 10: Bianco 'il Terraio’ Paterna, Tuscany (white)Stage 14: Les Crêtes Mon Blanc, Valle D’Aosta (white)Stage 20: Braida Antica Blanc, Russolo, Friuli Venezia-Giulia (white)The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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