Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

Giro Carnage, Bike Leaks & LEGO Nerddom

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:11:23 GMT

In this week’s episode of Off the Back, Rook, Adam and Pat unpack the chaos unfolding at the Giro d’Italia — brutal weather, huge crashes and controversial fan behaviour. They also dive into Specialized’s leaked bikes, Lynskey filing for bankruptcy, why free cycling coverage matters more than ever, the top speed of e-bikes, and the surprising reader debate around handlebar mirrors, Varia lights and dropper posts.

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32" Wheels & X-Lab Are Taking Over

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:16:25 GMT

This week’s episode is all about the latest tech news from the cycling world. 🚴‍♂️

The industry gathered in California this April, and two topics dominated the conversation: 32” wheels and X-Lab. Why are all the tyre brands offering a wheel size for which there are so few bikes?

Chinese manufacturer X-Labs is shaking up the market with top-spec products at a fraction of the price compared to brands like Specialized, Giant Manufacturing and Trek. How are they able to do it? Is this the start of a major shift in the cycling industry? And should the “big three” be worried?

Tune in as we break down the latest trends, tech, and industry intel.

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A bumper Giro d’Italia preview

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:26:05 GMT

This week’s episode is all about the Giro d’Italia, which starts on Friday in Bulgaria. We discuss the route, the contenders, and give our predictions for the first Grand Tour of the year. Listen, and you’ll discover why it’s not all just about Jonas Vingegaard, the stages that you have to watch, and just how many corners there are in the time trial.

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A new look Ineos, gravel tyres get even bigger, and Tom Pidcock at the Tour of the Alps

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:25:06 GMT

In this week’s episode we kick off by talking about getting a bit of UK sunshine and the the former pro riders who ran the marathon. For the main part of the show we talked about Ineos's new sponsors, including Netcompany, then the Open WI.DE bike with clearance for 66mm tyres and standards a bit more generally, before chatting about the Tour of the Alps and Liege Bastogne Liege.

Our Reader Debate section focused on whether Paul Seixas should ride the Tour de France; then it was heroes and villains

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A banned track bicycle, the case of the runaway bike thief and how old is too old to race?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:32:06 GMT

In this week’s episode we talk about the Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ news for next year, and Tom Pidcock being back racing already. Then we chat about our biggest stories of the week, which included a banned track cycling bike, the story of Frankie Hall, and then the tale of the Polish bike thief who ended up in a race. We finish, as ever, with our heroes and villains.

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Roubaix reaction: wonderful Wout and TV coverage controversy

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:59:13 GMT

In this week’s episode we head straight into a Paris-Roubaix debrief, talking through the epic races and wins for Franziska Koch and Wout van Aert, as well as what makes it such a brilliant race. We talk about all the exciting tech from the ground, and also the big controversy over TV coverage of the women’s race

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Tour of Flanders debrief, cycling’s brain benefits, and Tadej Pogačar’s quest for everything

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:38:06 GMT

In this week’s episode we head straight into a Tour of Flanders debrief, talking through the epic races and wins for Demi Vollering and Tadej Pogačar, as well as what makes it such a great race. Meg talks us through why cycling is good for brain as well as physical health, and we have a brief chat about the bombshell that was Remco Evenepoel riding Flanders.

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Episode 10: E3 chaos, industry woes and predictions for Flanders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:57:38 GMT

This week, we talk about the weekend of Classics racing, especially the chaos at the E3 Saxo Classic, before talking about Jonas Vingegaard’s return to form. We then touch on Tom Pidcock’s crash at the Volta a Catalunya, the record VO2 max holder, and the things holding the bike industry back. We then touch on what cycling needs to do to be safer before finishing with our heroes and villains. Oh, and some light Tour of Flanders predictions.

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Was This Pogacar’s Greatest Win Ever? | Milan-San Remo Breakdown

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:34:18 GMT

Welcome back to Off the Back, a Cycling Weekly podcast.

In Episode 9, Rook is joined by Tom and Adam to break down a huge weekend of racing in Italy, where Tadej Pogacar finally claimed his long-awaited Monument at Milan-San Remo and Lotte Kopecky added a fourth Monument to her palmares.

We also dive into: the reaction to Debora Silvestri’s horrific crash, the confusion around British Cycling’s handlebar width rule, and… is Chris Froome really done, or could he still win a fifth Tour de France?

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Are bikes actually getting cheaper?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:50:16 GMT

Welcome back to Off the Back, the Cycling Weekly podcast!

In episode eight, Adam is joined by Meg and Aaron to break down the biggest stories from the cycling world this week — from pro racing headlines to tech controversies and viral moments.

This week’s episode includes a discussion of Jonas Vingegaard’s fashion faux pas, Shimano’s $11.5 million penalty, a shocking bike-theft story, and whether bikes are actually getting cheaper. We also debate micromobility devices; their troublesome batteries and riders' kamikaze behaviours. And, inspired by recent track cycling records, we discuss our own track cycling experiences, and question how long we could hold 60kph.

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"It's not Tadej Pogačar who’s making cycling boring — it's UAE Team Emirates"

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:57:09 GMT

We unpack Tadej Pogačar’s dominant 78km solo attack—an all-time ride that some fans still called “boring” compared to the nail-biting women’s race. Plus, we talk new bike launches, including the long-awaited Cannondale CAAD14, and Lael Wilcox’s time-saving buzz cut for her upcoming Around-the-World record attempt.

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Episode 6: Women’s Cycling: The Good, The Bad & Raising the Next Generation

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:31:41 GMT

In this episode, our female voices share their perspectives on how women’s cycling has evolved since the last time they pinned on race numbers. We dive into the good, the challenges, and what it’s like to work as a woman in the cycling industry today.

The conversation also explores the realities of raising the next generation of bike racers and how the sport continues to grow for young riders.

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Episode 5: Track racing, tyre levers, new generational talents and hookless rims

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:31:23 GMT

In this episode, we talk about Tom’s time at the British National Track Championships and hear about the two new Cannondale bikes from Andy. Adam chats about the new generation of generational talents, before we find out about the older riders in the peloton. There’s also time for a discussion about tyre levers and hookless rims before we get onto our heroes and villains.

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Episode 4: Lance Armstrong’s new biopic, new anti-bike laws, Pogacar’s power stats, Jim Ratcliff and more

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:13:57 GMT

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from some wildly anti-bike “road safety” laws to Tadej Pogačar’s leaked power data. We also unpack Jim Ratcliffe’s eyebrow-raising comments, react to news of a new Lance Armstrong Hollywood film, and debate the age-old question: should cyclists make way for cars when they’re holding up traffic?

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Episode 3: Airbags inside apparel, Gravaa gone bust, new bikes & should WorldTour bikes be sold to average riders?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:21 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the emerging airbag technology that’s being tested by WorldTour teams, Gavaa’s bankruptcy, 2026 new bike releases, and debate whether WorldTour race bikes should be sold to average riders or if there are better bike models most of us ought to be riding.

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Episode 2: Track records broken, Tadej’s Slim Shady hairdo & Politics in sports

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the European track championships and the ideal conditions that have led to so many new world records. We also discuss Tadej Pogacar’s new hairdo, Phil Gaimon’s Mauna Kea KOM, Salsa’s wild new full-suspension gravel e-bike and sports neutrality amid global unrest.

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Episode 1: Vingegaard's crash, drop bars are banned & robots

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive into Jonas Vingegaard’s crash after being spooked by a fan riding behind him, Life Time’s drop-bar ban in mountain bike racing, the risks of treating young riders like robots, and one amateur chasing a 450-watt FTP.

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