The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast with Kate and Joel

From wrangling world champions to offending all of Denmark, or Switzerland, or both, Joel has been out and about in the Gong. There’s coffee that wasn’t paid for, local superfans, and birds that just won’t relent. Recorded with an audience at the Specialised House out on course, Kate and Joel discussed the medals that were won, the rainbows donned, and they somehow convinced a newly minted U23 Women’s world champion to drop in for a chat. Amongst all the excitement, they wondered if the machine beat the expert in predicting race outcomes. Join us for some fun, like, follow and share.   Show notes: Champion System: https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ Qlik: https://www.qlik.com/us/ Decision Inc: https://decisioninc.com.au/uci-event-predictions/ Wollongong 2022: https://wollongong2022.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the colours of the rainbow (jersey) are on full display as the Wheelhouse with Kate and Joel dishes up an extra special Wollongong World's Road Race preview edition.Kate lists her top 5 picks out of the star studded women's and men's fields, with Joel forcing her to choose individual race winners, adapt to new rider nicknames, and embrace a fresh catalogue of worlds' themed puns. Joel tries to wrap his head around some of the UCI equipment rules, such as 'sock measuring' and 'bike motor screening' protocol, while Kate explains course intricacies and ponders whether the peloton will pause to snap selfies along the ridiculously picturesque route. No preview edition would be complete without respectful nods to the amazing array of great Australians, and race threatening magpies, that call the region home. Show notes: Champ Sys: https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ Qlik: https://www.qlik.com/us/company/press-room/press-releases/qlik-named-official-analytics-partner-for-team-qhubeka-cycling | https://www.qlik.com Decision Inc: https://decisioninc.com.au/uci-event-predictions/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s ALL happening at the UCI Cycling world championships in Wollongong. Kate and Joel have a wrap up of the action so far with all the most important questions answered; was  Tobias Foss’ TT upset or inspired by a clan of Viking enthusiasts camped out in the national park, what does ice cream have to do with creating cycling champions, is anyone NOT afraid of a swooping bird, will junior mens TT silver medallist Hamish McKenzie be the next Richie Porte, and why don’t you tell us what you really think Annamiek Van Vleuten? On that note.. join us for a deep dive into the growing role of data and analytics in the pro peloton, as we ask the question; will machines replace human experts? Also.. some scheduling headaches for the UCI ahead of Filipino Gannas' crack at the hour record in Switzerland, and a surprise appearance from Amanda ‘Spratty Blue shoes’ Spratt in an amateur Penrith cycle group. Show notes: Champ Sys: https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ Qlik: https://www.qlik.com/us/company/press-room/press-releases/qlik-named-official-analytics-partner-for-team-qhubeka-cycling | https://www.qlik.com Decision Inc: https://decisioninc.com.au/uci-event-predictions/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wout Van Aert has been spotted in Wollongong, which means it must be time for the Wollongong World Champs to kick off, and Kate and Joel are excited! With Time Trials the first chance for gold medals, there is a lot of discussion about there being more corners than kilometres, and they wonder if the local place names will trip up the visiting commentators, is Joel's geographical knowledge as good as he thinks and what lays out on course for the riders? They dive into who's arrived on Aussie shores, and who's expected to be the time trial champions. From Ellen Van Dijk to Annemiek Van Vlueten, Filippo Ganna to Tadej Pogacar, all the big stars are here, and The Wheelhouse is ready to be amongst the action. Show Links Wollongong 2022: https://www.wollongong2022.com.au Champ Sys: https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ Qlik: https://www.qlik.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Australia’s only Tour de France, and World Road winner, Cadel Evans is a true icon of Australian cycling. This special episode is a must listen, and will have you examining Cadel’s world champion winning ways in a new light. From what it feels like to don the rainbow jersey, to whether or not Belgian egos will get in the way in Wollongong. What kind of strategy is needed on the 2022 worlds course, how it feels when your team doesn’t back you, and is Caleb Ewan really so much shorter than Erik Zabel?  As usual, it’s a lot of fun. So please listen, watch, like and share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Kate and Joel take an excursion through Spain for the Women and Men's Vuelta, pop into Britain, look ahead to Wollongong and duck and dive some Magpies. Primoz Roglic has hit the deck, again, will Annemiek Van Vlueten win a hat trick of Women's Grand Tours, did Remco Evenapoel fake his flat tyre, and Team Qhubeka join forces with Qlik to use data to increase their performance, and lessen their carbon footprint. And as the road racing calendar rides toward season end, the peloton bids adieu to some legends with the impending retirement of Richie Porte, Cameron Meyer and Leah Kirchmann. As usual it's a lot of fun so tune in, like, share and follow! Show Links: Champion System: https://www.champ-sys.com.au/ Qlik and Team Qhubeka: https://www.qlik.com/us/company/press-room/press-releases/qlik-named-official-analytics-partner-for-team-qhubeka-cycling Qlik: https://www.qlik.com/us/ Team Qhubeka: https://www.teamqhubeka.com Wollongong 2022: https://www.wollongong2022.com.au Sub Mariners: https://www.justgiving.com.fundraising/tourdesubmariner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate and Joel unpack the action of the final GT of the season with the Vuelta a non stop shop for action. They then take a trounce through Holland for the Simac Women's Tour and pop into Les Gets for some wild mtb action. With Wollongong World Champs not far off and teams being names - we take a deep dive into selection and process with a special guest who's worn the leaders jersey in all three Grand Tours. As usual it's a lot of fun, so tune in. Like, share and follow! Show links: Champion System: www.champ-sys.com.au Sub-Mariners: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tourdesubmariner Wollongong2022: https://wollongong2022.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Vuelta is in full swing and the Aussie cup runneth over... unless you're Caleb Ewan with a selection disappointment ahead of Wollongong 2022. Sam Bennett finds his pot of gold, the Jumbo Visma yellow gets the Rojo treatment, and why exactly do sportsmen bleach their hair before a big competition.... As usual it's a lot of fun, so tune in. Like, share and follow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big week at TWH as Kate and Joel talk more transfer news, the Vuelta, and Quintana and his TDF disqualification. It's less than a month until Wollongong 2022 home world champs, and Joel tries his hand at some GPS art..... As usual it's a lot of fun, so tune in. Like, share and follow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel is excited because Kate is back…. And has brought some excess luggage back with her in the form of Commonwealth Games co-commentator Scott McGrory. Transfer season is upon us, as is contentious application of UCI rules, Mark Cavendish has flashy taste in time pieces, Richie Carapaz deserves more than minimum wage, and is Jayco Bike Exchange still considered as Aussie team? There's a crowd funding effort for Aussie women's road cycling + we delve into Wollongong Course and start getting excited for the impending Vuelta. Show notes: Women's Crowd Funding efforts: https://www.gofundme.com/f/create-opportunities-for-australian-women-cycling Wollongong world champs course: https://wollongong2022.com.au/2022-uci-road-world-championship-courses-unveiled-in-wollongong/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.