The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

The most bonkers show yet after a week of weird, wacky and wonderful in the cycling world. Kate and Joel get stuck into the week talking: Jonas bonks as Pog gains confidence in the race to the sun Why does no one think of the parents? A crooked finish line and a stolen victory for Caleb Ewan Horses on courses A gilded trident on the Adriatic coast SD Worx all worked up Ben O'Connor impresses Roglic is back, but forgot to shave A creepy homage to Julian Alaphilippe         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imogen Alton | The story of an incredible young woman For International Women's Day, The Wheelhouse is proud to bring you the story of an incredible young woman, Imogen Alton. From Zwift Academy finalist, to Australian Team representative, Imogen Alton's rise in world cycling has been an impressive one. Far from being a smooth road to success, her story is one of grit and determination, paved with devastating grief, a broken body, and a deep reflection on her purpose. Join Kate in the bunker as she talks to Imogen and chat's through her remarkable life to date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Aussie cycling legend Henk Vogels drops into the Wheelhouse bunker to join Kate. With the Classics in full swing, there’s a lot to unpack, from the serious, to the quirky, and everything in between. Kate and Henk chat:   The rise of Luke Plapp Super Jumbo Visma Arnaud De Lie – the name you’ll be hearing a lot of ARA Skip Capital and their mission in cycling Patrick Levefre – stuck in the 80’s The white roads of Strade Bianchi Donuts, hair do’s and sunglasses See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks show is bananas, dripping with all the good stuff from the week that’s been: All the twists and turns from the UAE Tour There's a UCI deadheat rule, but why are we just hearing about it now? Gets a little saucy as Kate uses Nicole Kidmans thigh to explain echelons Classics season is here, and we’re excited A rematch for Pogacar and Vingegaard, but only over 10 days The “Flying Finn” makes a comeback Joel’s Star Wars obsession finally becomes relevant to cycling Kate manages to upset the Belgians Is Orangina really as exciting as they say We’re claiming the New Zealanders. Again. But why this time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the season heating up, there is lot’s for Kate and Joel to dive into this week… Rohan Dennis says ‘Ciao Bella’ to the pro peloton. Does a dominant performance from Pogacar suggest a predictable season ahead? Rachel Neylan launches Be Bright, Wear a Light. How Kool is Charlotte as the sprint battles intensify with Wiebes. It’s Esports World Champs time Why are helicopters flying so low? Is Twitter more effective than an athlete manager? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straight from The Wheelhouse bunker this week: Kate and Joel get buried in the mud at CX with Van Aert, Van Der Poel, Pieterse and Van Empel.  Mark Cavendish says there's no pressure but do we believe him? Chaves is the Colombian champion, the man, the boss. And we love him. 267km to Warrnambool and Chris Froome is cross eyed The Australian mountain bikers take over Thredbo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate and Joel get comfy in the bunker, and kick off with some news that has really hit hard here at the Wheelhouse – Peter Sagan is retiring.  We look back at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, just how good are Loes Adegeest and Marius Maryhofer. The Tour of San Juan has wrapped in Argentina, with a win for Miguel Angel Lopez, a near miss for Fabio Jakobsen and Aussie sprinter Sam Welsford steps up for two victories. CycloCross World Champs are here, and Kate’s excited for a big showdown between Van Der Poel and Wout Van Aert, and Pieterse and Van Empel. Why did Pogacar and Majka’s ‘Paper, Scissors, Rock’ goes viral, again? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a big show this week, with a return to the bunker and a lot to discuss! There’s some shade being thrown in France between David Gaudu and Arnaud Demare Jay Vine reigns supreme at TDU Kate and Joel talk favourites for the Men’s and Women’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race The Tour of San Juan is bringing plenty of excitement Happy Birthday to Peto Lefevre is cranky again, this time with LouLou Quintana vows to race on Tom Boonen immortalised in stone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wheelhouse ascends (Adelaides infamous corkscrew) for a roadside broadcast as the men sweat through stage 3 of the tour down under. Joel’s back from holidays, and therefore lugs all the gear. Kate is up for a chat, and putting her feet up on the wheelhouse esky. The team discusses: why it’s worth packing the cycle and heading up into the Adelaide hills (just, wow). the intricacies of the iconic Corkscrew climb the elite finish to the women’s historic tour, and the surprise performers tempers flaring and hips cracking in the men’s race Mark Cavendish finally finds a home for 2023 team tips for the GC in the men’s TDU Keep your eyes/ears peeled for a number of special cameos, as the wheelhouse officially gets corkscrewed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Katey is joined by cycling journalist and author Sophie Smith while Joel lounges on the beach somewhere exotic. Katey and Sophie discuss: The wash up from the Australian National road championships Jay Vine’s meteoric rise in pro cycling Amanda Spratt on the hunt for a 4th TDU title, but without her lucky blue shoes It’s hot in TDU, a possible advantage for the Aussie riders Geraint Thomas is racing in new sunnies. Yes, seriously. Caleb Ewan is racing for the National Team. Huh? Wheelhouse tips for the TDU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.