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“2021 still no show from this group of so called cycling fans . Poor show the BBC obviously just think the British public are only interested in football. Never mind the kind chaps at itv have gone to the effort to put out a podcast so I’m heading over there.”
Ratberger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/25/21
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“The closest thing to being there, waited all year for the show... roll on 2021!”
A=R via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/20
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“After the tour, the podcast went silent. What happened?”
gti5notrkt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/19
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“This was a brilliant podcast when hosted by Tom Fordyce. It has been absolutely ruined by Gareth, annoying, clueless about cycling and comes across as not knowing what he is doing. Such a shame as this was one of the best podcasts around. Bring back Tom and the professionalism. The other guys are...”Read full review »
C0bb via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/12/19
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“This is the 1st review I have ever made on iTunes in over 9 years of d/loading and the reason is simple - please remove GRO from the line-up!! on the 2018 tour; listen to his questions to Cav when he rolled in, they were the dumbest questions ever, but i thought he was up against it so just let...”Read full review »
Cavey_Wavey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/19
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“Great podcast! I listen to every episode! On to the Vuelta! Gareth does a great job as host! Thanks to the whole team.
Chris Carson”
ccabmiami via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Really enjoyed the enthusiasm and behind the scenes insights along the way. “Dane of the Day” was hilarious - thank you.”
Swiss-wilson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/19
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“Listen to this on my commute the Tour de France coverage has been superb!”
john Harry 71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/30/19
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“Hi, I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and for the past two tours have listened to your daily Tour podcast. Love it, especially Gareth’s accent. I lived in South Wales for three years.
Your podcast is entertaining and informative. Lots of spitballing about who will win which jersey....”Read full review »
CJ in Vancouver via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/30/19
“I’ve enjoyed the daily coverage and some useful insights. Like other reviewers, I think less padding and more detail would be an improvement. The team is well balanced, no issues with any of them - good job gents.”
Judkins Tree via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/19
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“Great job guys love the imagery at each stage and the great insight. Looking forward to next year already !”
Chitown Racer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/19
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“The team kept us amused while in France watching the TdF great insight in the episodes and love the passion from Gareth when the ups and downs happen. Look forward to next year and listening to the BBC coverage while we ascend some more Cols.”
welsh_sufferlandrian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/19
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“Would like to hear more about the bikes and equipment especially disc brakes”
Nigelhc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/19
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“This used to be a good Pod when OJ was hosting, now its just bland and boring. Jeremy seems to hate cycling and comes over as a grumpy old bloke who is just looking for things to moan. Gareth is just an utter plonker, i think his question to Sir Dave B being caught on the live ITV interview sums...”Read full review »
Goz1230 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/28/19
“Who on earth made this decision. TOM, WHERE ARE YOU!!??
In all seriousness, such a disappointment this year at the TdF. He even snuck onto the ITV live broadcast on the avalanche stage to ask Sir Dave B “was he happy to win the Tour on a technicality” >> ridiculous.
Get him off and let’s...”Read full review »
SmithWester via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/19
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“Compulsive listening; informed and entertaining. - worth the licence fee, great work by everyone involved, thank you”
Frank5426 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/19
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“Please remove Whittle from another wise excellent podcast. He is SO negative about this wonderful sport of cycling. It is good to have challenge and different view points but his constant negative vibes are weary making !!! Rob is outstanding with his insightful comments. He knows his subject.”
5AWG via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/26/19
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“Misses key interviews which ITV gets, such as Brailsford and Rowe when the latter was disqualified. The same people saying the same things day after day. Lots of time on ‘colour ’ padding and too little content.”
Simon Willis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/19
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“Great podcast and insight into the tour. And for the record the Welsh aspect is critical.”
Nick Willetts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/19
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“Best tdf for yonks. Best tdf podcast forever.
Thanks guys!”
Mountain Goat74 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/24/19
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“Unlike many other feedbackers (surely that has to be a word) I really quite like the soothing Welsh tones of Gareth Rhys Owen. He has ably taken over the reins from Tom Fordyce, and with the help of Rob, Simon, and Jeremy, delivers an entertaining and informative summary of the days racing. I can...”Read full review »
tired mamil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/19
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“This is the first year I’ve added bespoke to my Grand Tour podcast listening and it’s been a bit of a revelation. I really like Gareth’s cycling fan boy enthusiasm - and his accent - Robs pragmatism and Simon and Jeremy’s ( I think) general knowledge. It can be a bit Ineos focused at times but...”Read full review »
JohnfromEurope. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/19
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“Gareth Rhys Owen is a good host and gets the bet out of the other contributors.”
Mothergoose Tiut via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/24/19
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“Interesting and informed- Mon 22nd particularly enjoyable- not least to hear Brailsford use the above phrase about a potential French TdF winner”
Tainted Spanish Beef via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/19
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“Best bits have to be how much more Welsh Gareth sounds every time he get to interview Geraint Thomas, Rob Hayles is always there to bring the team down to earth with his racers pragmatism - love the mundane detail of the road conditions and the meals from restaurants to service stations”
Lukas5578 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/23/19
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“Gareth, Rob, and Simon never disappoint! Whether it is recapping the race or taking us along in the car, I can't get enough. Been watching the tour for 40 years, but I love experiencing it through the guys just as much. Keep it up gents. Well done.”Read full review »
Mark Bologna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/19
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“It's turned into an adult podcast with him away, keep it up and him away.
Way too GB centric for such a diverse sport, you could say this for much of the BBC output though.”Read full review »
Yes Please! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/19
“I do enjoy the way that the presenters bring their insights and bounce off each other. My one (big) gripe is that during the grand tours it sounds like the Team Ineos supporters podcast. Believe it or not some of us British people don’t like galactico teams with all the money. I certainly don’t.”
David Gale in Woking via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/19
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“I’ve been listening to this since the tour started and it is excellent. Insight from experts and a really balanced and informative commentary. Best pod I listen to by far. Keep it up boys.”
Mungy Mitch via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/19
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“Wow, what a TDF, elevating this podcast beyond the five stars. Anything can happen and that leads to a question for Simon...”what happens if the GC is tied when we get to Paris?”. Each stage has Jeremy ruling someone out and someone else in?! All to play for....”
debruynesdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/19
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“I had always listened to the “guys from the other station” before but all got a bit silly over there. This podcast provides clear analysis and reasoning but with a whole load of fun added in. A must listen to now”
Ricko69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/19
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“I Download and listen every morning on the way to work - love it - but can you all watch the Mitchelton Scott Stage 15 wrap video - it’s a shame as Brits, you didn’t get as emotional about this win as you should have !”
swamibabe via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/22/19
“The views and insight from the team is fantastic. Gareth Rhys Owens as the presenter though I lacking, his lack of being able to fluidly transition and ask pertinent questions is disappointing!”
Stuart1987x via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/19
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“We’re two brits cycling across the USA, currently contending with daily 45 degree heat on the Great Plains in Kansas. This podcast has fast become the highlight of our days: we love it so much that we now host our own imaginary fancast called ‘Bespoken’, performed directly after the podcast and...”Read full review »
Ivan11111 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/19
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“Enjoying the podcast guys, keep up the good work. It’s my go-to on my commute the morning after, having watched the highlights the previous evening. Great to get the analysis.
Oh, and give Alaphilippe a cheer from me - I have him at 150-1! 😃
GT in Yarm”
GT ii Yarm via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/21/19
“Nice first show of 2019. All the guys are good, but Laura Winter makes this podcast excellent. She balances the egos of the guys, which is very needed. Please keep her on each time if possible, she gives a perspective that I don’t hear elsewhere. Cheers. Also, the show on INEOS and the discussion...”Read full review »
yoga.aha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/19
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“As ever Whittle’s coverage is overiddingly negative - does he even like cycling? Let’s not forget he completely wrote off Froome at the Giro. And was completely wrong, yet again. Please, more Rob, Simon Brotherton and Gareth.”
Baggiboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/19
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“I have been a Bespoke listener for years now and love the chat and insight. I play Rob Hales quote bingo regularly, ...well, it depends & it’s bike racing... However though I love road biking I would like to hear more about other sports events on two wheels. I also have a Mountain Bike but...”Read full review »
John from ClanRoberts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/19
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“This podcast is fantastic. So insightful and informative as well as fun and easy to listen to. Feels like you are there on the tour with the guys. Thank you.”
Andrew Paul Morris via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/19
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“Just so the crew and guests on the podcasts know, BeSpoke provides great listening for those in the other race, the Tour de Fleece. Around the world, folks with spinning wheels and spindles are turning fiber into yarn in this parallel event. Many of us do watch the TV coverage, but we continue...”Read full review »
OpalWoolLady via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/19
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“At last, a funny and intelligent podcast on cycling. It’s the first thing I listen to in the morning. Keep it up chaps 👍”
JamesTrubridge via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/19/19
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“Compulsory daily listening for the best chat about French food, back-country sports centres, dodgy hotels, traffic jams, and weather. Oh, and there’s also quite a bit about bike racing.
I especially love the lilting welsh accent!”
oldblokeonabike via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/18/19
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“A great review of the days racing during the grand tours and covering interesting topics in the periods in between. The range of expertise within the group provides great insights into the minutiae of bike racing which helps to bring the race alive.”
Readie 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/17/19
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“I have only caught the cycling bug this year and the ripe old age of 49. This podcast has taught me so much not just about the tour but also has me laughing out load quite often. Keep up the good work and love the accent Gareth from a fellow Welsh man 🏴🚲
Steve”
SteveMLewis via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/19
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“Great cycling & TDF coverage, fabulous lilting welsh voice (very appropriate considering the present TDF champion!), interesting coverage..... especially covering rugby and cassoulet in the SW of France also - diversity. Other contributions interesting&amusing - especially the 2 blokes...”Read full review »
CJHLC via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/16/19
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“Interesting insight and great knowledge on what it takes to compete in and survive around the three week junket that is the TDF. Brought to you by the Compo, Clegg and Foggy of the professional peloton. I’ll let you decide who is which one?”
Andy in Guildford via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/19
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“thank you for the insights, love the commentary. I listen at work and makes my day go quick.”
mel n tx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/19
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“Let down by the laddish banter and amateur travel journalism - not interested in washing machines or who’s got the longest drive. Save that for Twitter.
Should focus on analysis and coverage of the race and riders. Which by and large is great when your in topic.
That said, Tom’s interviews are...”Read full review »
Jimmy Macc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/16/19
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