The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

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.

It’s almost Christmas time and it seems everyone is rushing to drop their big news before they shutter up for Christmas. Kate is wearing Christmas pants, the bunker is set with lights and tinsel, and there is a certain Christmas spirit in the air. We’ve got big news about who’s coming to Adelaide for the TDU, with the Aussies set to light up both the women’s and men’s races. Lizzie Deignan is back after becoming a Mum to her second daughter. The implications of World Tour relegation are starting to show, with Lotto DSTNY noticeable absent from many a start list, and on that topic, why do teams keep changing their names?! Where do we draw the line with sports washing, and do the riders have any power to push back. The Tour De France is headed to Italy and Kate shares a memory of Marco Pantani and some questionable pink lycra shorts The Vuelta leaves Barcelona, but will it bring the same drama as 1962 And after 125 years of the Austral, who were the winners. As usual, there is lots of fun in The Wheelhouse bunker so please like, follow and share and have a wonderful holiday season. We’ll see you soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the off season races towards being the early season, the Wheelhouse bunker is buzzing, and Kate and Joel are particularly chatty. This week we’ve got: With the Tour Down Under just around the corner, more big names are confirming they’ll be heading to Adelaide Logan Martin does it again at the BMX Freestyle World Cup on the Gold Coast Fem Van Empel is the Queen and Wout is the King as they get dirty in Dublin Peter Sagan isn’t a fan The World Tour teams for 2023 are confirmed AusCycling present the years best – but is it fair Australia’s oldest race is back for the 125th year As always it’s a lot of fun so please like, follow and share and join The Wheelhouse community. Show notes Champ Sys | https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ AusCycling YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@AusCycling AusCycling Cyclist of the Year Awards WATCH | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo1BbE6GtOs READ | https://auscycling.org.au/nat/news/jai-hindley-oppy-2022See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Wheelhouse we’ve got some big names confirmed for the summer of cycling in Australia, and the Tour Down Under. There’s a shiny trophy coming back to Aus after UCI Champions League wrapped up in London, the Australian E-Sports team has been announced, and World Tour sponsor withdrawals are causing chaos. There’s rumours about Remco and the Tour de France, the UCi have made some rules changes that Kate and Joel endorse (for once……) and what do we think about Qatar and the Olympics…. As usual it’s a lot of fun so like, share and follow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.