The Cycling Podcast
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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...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Season 14 - Episode 132
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 13 | Almuñécar > Loja
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.NordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.BikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving...
Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 1h 19m 53s
Season 14 - Episode 131
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 11 | Vera > Calar Alto
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorSailyIf 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...
Published: Sep 3, 2026Duration: 1h 10m 36s
Season 14 - Episode 130
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 11 | Cartagena > Lorca
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra...
Published: Sep 2, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 37s
Season 14 - Episode 129
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 10 | Alcaraz > Elche de la Sierra
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra house...
Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 15s
Season 14 - Episode 128
Vinos de La Vuelta | The wines of La Vuelta
As in previous years, we're celebrating the wines of La Vuelta via our partnership with DVine Cellars of London and their head selector of Riojas and Riberas, Greg Andrews. Here, Daniel Friebe and Greg discuss this year's selection. You can find details of the wines and how to order below. A warning for those not interested in wine: this podcast contains very little cycling chat! Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and jo...
Published: Aug 31, 2026Duration: 26m 1s
Season 14 - Episode 127
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 9 | Villajoyosa > Alto de Aitana.Costa Blanca
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls on and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra household bikes, plus prote...
Published: Aug 30, 2026Duration: 1h 9m 33s
Season 14 - Episode 126
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 8 | Puçol > Xeraco
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmo The Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra household bikes...
Published: Aug 29, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 59s
Season 14 - Episode 125
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 7 | Vall d'Alba > Aramón Valdelinares
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastDVine Cellars 2026 Vuelta wine selection As always at the Grand Tours, we've teamed up with DVine Cellars of London to select a case of six wines produced close to the race route, for your enjoyment. UK listeners can buy...
Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 28s
Season 14 - Episode 124
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 6 | Alcossebre > Castellón de la Plana
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastDVine Cellars 2026 Vuelta wine selection As always at the Grand Tours, we've teamed up with DVine Cellars of London to select a case of six wines produced close to the race route, for your enjoyment. UK listeners can buy...
Published: Aug 27, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 23s
Season 14 - Episode 123
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 5 | Falset. Costa Daurada > Roquetes. Terres de l'Ebre
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra house...
Published: Aug 26, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 45s
Season 14 - Episode 122
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 4 | Andorra La Vella > Andorra La Vella
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsNordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.BikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your prid...
Published: Aug 25, 2026Duration: 58m 26s
Season 14 - Episode 121
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 3 | Gruissan - Aude > Font Romeu
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Episode sponsorsBikmoThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Bikmo, cycle insurance built for cyclists who actually ride.Whether it's a crash, a stolen bike, or your pride and joy arriving at baggage reclaim in three separate pieces – it's covered. Flexible policies you can cancel anytime, 50 per cent off extra house...
Published: Aug 24, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 20s
Season 14 - Episode 120
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 2 | Monaco > Manosque
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastDVine Cellars 2026 Vuelta wine selection As always at the Grand Tours, we've teamed up with DVine Cellars of London to select a case of six wines produced close to the race route, for your enjoyment. UK listeners can buy...
Published: Aug 23, 2026Duration: 58m 57s
Season 14 - Episode 119
Vuelta a Espana 2026 | Stage 1: Monaco - Monaco
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo, and we’re on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action. Join Daniel Friebe, Michele Pelacci, Larry Warbasse and others for a three-week journey unlike any other.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastDVine Cellars 2026 Vuelta wine selection As always at the Grand Tours, we've teamed up with DVine Cellars of London to select a case of six wines produced close to the race route, for your enjoyment. UK listeners can buy...
Published: Aug 22, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 49s
Season 14 - Episode 118
Vuelta a Espana 2026: The Preview
The 2026 Vuelta a España rolls out from Monte Carlo at the weekend, and we’ll be on the ground for the eleventh straight year to bring you all of the action, starting with our race preview. Before Daniel Friebe and Larry Warbasse assess the route and riders, we reflect on the devastating passing of Finlay Tarling in last week’s Volta a Portugal. Harrison Wood was also racing in the Volta. He gives us the rider’s perspective of what occurred. For our look ahead to the Vuelta, Larry honestly answers the question of whether h...
Published: Aug 17, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 54s
Season 14 - Episode 117
Stage 22 | The Post-Tour de France Press Conference
In a bumper post-Tour Press Conference episode, Lionel Birnie and Graham Willgoss tackle a final batch of listeners’ questions sent in as the Tour de France reached its conclusion in Paris.That brings to a close our 2026 Tour de France coverage and we’d like to thank everyone who tuned in for our coverage of the men’s and women’s races.We also recap some of the biggest post-Tour races and turn our attention towards the final Grand Tour of the season, the Vuelta a España, which starts on August 22.Daniel Friebe wi...
Published: Aug 11, 2026Duration: 1h 18m 8s
Season 14 - Episode 116
Stage 9 | Nice to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
All to gain and all to lose on the final day of the race. Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.There will be analysis, interviews, plenty of French flavour and undoubtedly, there will be cheese, so tune in every night to not miss out.To listen to the episodes as soon as they are released, follow The Cycling Podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also on the ag...
Published: Aug 9, 2026Duration: 56m 22s
Season 14 - Episode 115
Stage 8 | Sisteron to Nice | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Nice proves nice for some! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.There will be analysis, interviews, plenty of French flavour and undoubtedly, there will be cheese, so tune in every night to not miss out.To listen to the episodes as soon as they are released, follow The Cycling Podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also on the agenda: Denny at the disco and Rose’s moisture leve...
Published: Aug 8, 2026Duration: 45m 59s
Season 14 - Episode 114
Stage 7 | La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Mont Ventoux | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Another legend of Ventoux has just been crowned! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.There will be analysis, interviews, plenty of French flavour and undoubtedly, there will be cheese, so tune in every night to not miss out.To listen to the episodes as soon as they are released, follow The Cycling Podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also on the agenda: a brief revival of the Ni...
Published: Aug 7, 2026Duration: 43m 20s
Season 14 - Episode 113
Stage 6 | Montbrison to Tournon-sur-Rhône | Tour de France Femmes 2026
Wins don’t get much more popular than this! Find out more by listening to Rose Manley and Denny Gray on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes as The Cycling Podcast Féminin brings you daily coverage from the race.There will be analysis, interviews, plenty of French flavour and undoubtedly, there will be cheese, so tune in every night to not miss out.To listen to the episodes as soon as they are released, follow The Cycling Podcast in your favourite podcast app. Also on the agenda: battles over Napoleonic battles and...
Published: Aug 6, 2026Duration: 55m 51s