Draft the Ride: A Fantasy Cycling Podcast

Early Season Madness: Breakouts, Surprises & Remco Watch

Tiago dives into the chaos of the early cycling season, recapping standout wins, surprise results, and what’s shaping up with Remco Evenepoel. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming races, fantasy insights, and relaxed analysis that sparks debate and discussion. Blending real-world race analysis with fantasy cycling strategy, the episode covers riders to watch, stage favorites, budget decisions, and how the race is likely to unfold from start to finish. A relaxed but informed guide to early-season form, team tactics, and making smart picks for the opening race of the year. Listen and subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/draft-the-ride-a-fantasy-cycling-podcast/id1868449736], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GWKmnAInBaIfhPq37xxNw] and wherever you get your podcasts.

Tour Down Under: Lessons Learned

In this episode of Draft the Ride, Tiago recaps the Tour Down Under, breaking down key moments, standout performances, and the biggest takeaways from the first WorldTour race of the season. The episode also looks ahead with a short preview of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the AlUla Tour, highlighting what to expect and which riders to watch next. Blending real-world race analysis with fantasy cycling strategy, the episode covers riders to watch, stage favorites, budget decisions, and how the race is likely to unfold from start to finish. A relaxed but informed guide to early-season form, team tactics, and making smart picks for the opening race of the year. Listen and subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/draft-the-ride-a-fantasy-cycling-podcast/id1868449736], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GWKmnAInBaIfhPq37xxNw] and wherever you get your podcasts.

Tour Down Under Preview: Where to Spend Your Fantasy Budget

In this episode, Tiago previews the Tour Down Under with a full stage-by-stage breakdown of the season’s first WorldTour race. He dives into the race route, highlighting key general classification battles, sprint opportunities and decisive moments like Corkscrew Road and the iconic Willunga Hill. Blending real-world race analysis with fantasy cycling strategy, the episode covers riders to watch, stage favorites, budget decisions, and how the race is likely to unfold from start to finish. A relaxed but informed guide to early-season form, team tactics, and making smart picks for the opening race of the year. Listen and subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/draft-the-ride-a-fantasy-cycling-podcast/id1868449736], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GWKmnAInBaIfhPq37xxNw] and wherever you get your podcasts.

Transfers, Breakouts & What’s Next

Tiago goes solo to launch Draft the Ride, setting the tone for the podcast while breaking down the biggest talking points of the offseason. From the best transfer and top domestique to a sneaky under-the-radar move, next season’s breakout rider, and the team to watch, this episode kicks things off with a fantasy-friendly take on pro cycling. Relaxed, opinionated, and focused on what actually matters for fantasy leagues and race results, Episode 1 is your guide to the key storylines heading into the new season and what’s worth paying attention to before the flag drops. Listen and subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/draft-the-ride-a-fantasy-cycling-podcast/id1868449736], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GWKmnAInBaIfhPq37xxNw] and wherever you get your podcasts.