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Bespoke – the BBC’s cycling podcast - launches for the 2019 season on the day that Team Sky announced they are to become Team Ineos from May 1st. It means they’ll be able to keep their stellar line up of the world’s best riders including Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas who have won 5 Tour de France’s between them. But what does it mean for the future of cycling with many believing that Sky’s sponsorship withdrawal would be a leveller. Jonathan Vaughters – manager of American team EF Education First – gives us his thoughts.
A look back to the conclusion of the 2019 Tour de France with Simon Brotherton, Gareth Rhys Owen, Rob Hayles and Jeremy Whittle.
Published 07/29/19
The riders sipped champagne whilst the crowds waited for them to make their way into Paris bringing the 2019 Tour de France to an end. Champion Egan Bernal crossing the line with Ineos teammate Geraint Thomas who was second. Rob, Simon, Jeremy and Gareth reflect the final day for the sprinters...
Published 07/28/19
Gareth Rhys Owen, Simon Brotherton, Rob Hayles and Jeremy Whittle reflect upon Colombian Egan Bernal’s victory at the Tour on a day when Geraint Thomas clinched second and Vincenzo Nibali won a shortened stage in the Alps. Plus an unexpected guest drops into the podcast.
Published 07/27/19