Wedged between the two biggest cobbled races in the calendar, the Toms look back on a wet Tour of Flanders and ahead to Paris-Roubaix. Having visited northern France last month, Tom 1 offers his intel on the state of the cobbles. Spoiler: they're not looking good. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

On the bill this Sunday is De Ronde, one of the most prized Monuments there is. The Toms rattle through the route, delve into the history of the Paterberg, and pick out a handful of riders who might challenge the rainbow-clad favourites, Mathieu van der Poel and Lotte Kopecky. Plus, Tom 1 foreshadows a major crash. Note: This episode was recorded before Wout van Aert crashed out of Dwars door Vlaanderen and broke half the bones in his body. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

After a series of disasters at TT Podcast HQ - a broken face for Tom 1 and a burnt laptop for Tom 2 - we're back to talk about the Italian Spring Classics. Strade Bianche offered two distinct races, both of which ended with two serial winners on the top step. What will San Remo bring? Who knows, we'd rather talk about the town's recent song contest. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License:...

There’s no better way to kick off 2024 than by putting our reputations on the line with some wild predictions for the upcoming road season. It's three shouts from Tom 1, three from Tom 2, and a lot of questions about each other's reasoning. Whisper it quietly, but could this be the year Visma-Lease a Bike don't win a Grand Tour? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Here it is, the cycling world's official Team of the Season. The Toms pick 2023's best GC leader, sprinter, domestique and classics rider from both the men's and women's pelotons. They then sing the praises of a few unsung heroes, and award the race of the year. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It’s been a while. The Toms return after a 10-week absence to reminisce about the biggest races in cycling over the summer. They chose their WTF moment, as well as their hero, villain and star rider. There’s even time for a lengthy digression on Bryan Coquard. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Forget the Hommes, the second edition of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift will soon be upon us. The Toms discuss the wonders of Michelin-based Clermont-Ferrand and Tom 2’s beloved Pau, before moving onto the contenders for the GC and sprints. Will Annemiek van Vleuten complete the treble? And who will win the battle between Lorena Wiebes and Charlotte Kool?  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License:...

It’s time for the big one - the one from the Netflix documentary - the Tour de France. The Toms run over the key stages of the race route, weigh up the battle for third place, and ask whether Mark Cavendish will break the all-time stage win record, before Tom 1 readies himself for the long drive to Bilbao.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The curtains have closed on one of the toughest Grand Tours in recent memory. The Toms discuss the sharp end of this year’s Giro d’Italia, including Mark Cavendish’s retirement, the drama of a mountaintop time trial and Primož Roglič’s home advantage. There's also a race quiz, and Tom 2 tells of his experience on the ground for stage 15 in Bergamo, as he phones in from his new home in Peru.   Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

There's plenty to discuss as we head into the first rest day of this year's Giro d'Italia. The Toms dissect Remco Evenepoel's time trial dominance, explain the art of Mark Cavendish's crashing technique and cast predictions on who will be in the pink jersey come the second week. Note: This episode was recorded before it was announced that Remco Evenepoel had pulled out of the race with Covid. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

It’s time for the first Grand Tour of the year, the Giro d’Italia. From Julius Cesar to Saint Bernard dogs and the Orient Express, Tom 2 takes us on an exhaustive historical tour of this year’s route, before the contenders’ chances are weighed up. Will Mark Cavendish get his first win of the season? Not unless he likes climbing.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

At this year’s Ardennes Classics, Demi Vollering signed a clean sweep of victories, winning Amstel Gold, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Tadej Pogačar very almost did the same. The Toms go back over the races, critiquing the taste of a certain sponsor’s lager and the fashion choices of Remco Evenepoel. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Over two days in Hell, Alison Jackson and Mathieu van der Poel emerged as the latest riders to conquer Paris-Roubaix. Tom 1 shares his on-the-ground experience at the races, before both Toms analyse what went wrong for SD Worx and Jumbo-Visma and question the ritual of the shower shoots.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Wedged in between the two biggest cobbled races on the calendar, the Toms sit down to discuss what's been happening in the world of cycling, and what's to come. Tune in for a breakdown of Tadej Pogačar's and Lotte Kopecky's heroics at the Tour of Flanders, some bold predictions for this year's Paris-Roubaix, and a quick-fire quiz on the Hell of the North. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpetLicense:...

Mathieu van der Poel walked away as the winner of Milan-San Remo, but it’s time to talk about the man who came second - Filippo Ganna. The Toms marvel at the final quartet, dissect the race-winning move and learn more about the peloton’s newest Monument contender with a quiz dedicated to Ineos Grenadiers' Italian. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpetLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It’s time for the first Monument of the season, Milan-San Remo, and one half of the podcast is on the ground to soak it up live. The Toms hark back to the snow-afflicted 2013 edition of the race, before the quiz returns and they both agree on which rider will win (hint: his name doesn’t contain the word ‘van’). Still, could Bryan Coquard spring a surprise? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License:...

Strade Bianche never disappoints, does it? In the race's latest edition, we saw Demi Vollering and Lotte Kopecky lock horns, and another spectacular solo win for Tom Pidcock. The Toms analyse both of Saturday's races, asking whether there might be a bitter aftertaste at SD Worx and if Pidcock has Jumbo-Visma to thank for his victory.  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Finally, the peloton has been dealt some Belgian cobbles. The Toms discuss the weekend's solo victories at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, ask whether drones will be safe on Dutch corner, and marvel in the early-season dominance of Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. They then turn to Strade Bianche, with Tom 2 rating the contenders for this year’s editions. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License:...

A new road season is upon us, and with it comes the chance to look like fools with some bold predictions. The Toms mull over the big-name signings of 2023, questioning whether Astana Qazaqstan is the right fit for Mark Cavendish and if SD Worx are now the complete package. Attention then turns to the predictions. Has Annemiek van Vleuten had her time in the spotlight? Will Primož Roglič look pretty in pink? And is it finally time a British man won a Monument? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin...

It's quiz time. The Toms go head-to-head in a painstakingly researched quiz of the 2023 road cycling season. Is Arnaud de Lie actually one of the best riders in the world? Which Grand Tour climbed the highest? And why can we never remember who came second? Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The curtains have closed on the 2022 cycling season so it’s time to pick the best GC leader, domestique, sprinter and classics rider of the year. The Toms fall out about what constitutes an ‘unsung hero’, whittle down the season's best races and ask themselves what on earth happened to Mathieu van der Poel after the Giro d'Italia. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

It might be eight months out, but it’s time to get excited about the 2023 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The Toms pour over the newly unveiled race routes, honing in on a dormant lava dome, Mark Cavendish’s chances of number 35 and the mighty Tourmalet. Tom 2 then gives a history lesson on former race director Jacques Goddet and his troubled role in French history. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link:...

Tom 2 dials in from Italy to discuss the weekend’s road races at the World Championships. It was trademark wins for Annemiek van Vleuten and Remco Evenepoel, who both gave viewers masterclasses in bike racing. The Toms go on to ask if Wout van Aert will one day win the Worlds and whether Luke Rowe has ever actually finished the elite road race. Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

The first two rainbow jerseys went to Ellen van Dijk and Tobias Foss in Wollongong. The Toms discuss the big surprises from the elite individual time trials before turning their attention to the weekend's road races. Is the course a bit dull? Will the swooping birds wreak havoc? Can Romain Bardet pull off the unthinkable?  Music: Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0