The RCT Show

#17 New Cannondale Dropped + Milano–San Remo Debate

After a short break due to exams, we’re back with a packed episode. We talk about the first monument of the season, new bike releases, bike maintenance, racing, and everything happening in cycling right now.Topics in this episode:• Milano–San Remo recap and tactics• First monument of the season discussion• New Cannondale release and bike evolution• Differences between generations of race bikes• Bike service and brake maintenance• Local bike shop experiences• Racing talk and amateur cycling perspective• Pogacar dominance & race predictability• Women’s racing vs men’s racing excitement• Cycling gear and RCT apparel talkWe also discuss how pro cycling is evolving, why some races feel predictable, and why cycling still keeps us motivated despite busy schedules.Let us know in the comments:Which monument is your favorite?Are new bikes actually getting better?How often do you service your bike?

Remco is struggling at the UAE Tour and I threw my bottle into a river

This week we talk about:🌊 Throwing a bottle into a river at 1°C🧊 Cold hands, neoprene shoe covers & winter riding mistakes🌅 First dry sunset ride in weeks🏃 Upcoming 10K race📚 Surviving one of the hardest medical school exams🎮 Zwift racing chaos (and getting promoted to Advanced…)🇦🇪 UAE Tour recap – Del Toro vs Remco💥 Sprint crashes & race safety🚴 Amateur road racing vs gravel & CXAfter weeks of rain and freezing temperatures in Prague, we finally had dry roads… until Jan decided to test his river retrieval skills.We also dive into: • Why Zwift racing is fun but not optimal training • Why structured FTP workouts are different • Why descending in road races is terrifying • Is Remco Evenepoel really a Grand Tour rider? • And why cycling is still our biggest source of happiness during exam seasonLet us know in the comments:• Would you race road or gravel?• Have you ever been promoted too high in Zwift?• Are race fees getting out of control?

Garmin is Coming for Whoop, Tubeless Problems & Cannondale Going Direct to Consumer

This week we talk about winter riding chaos, 3 punctures in 3 days, the future of Garmin’s rumored “Circa” device (a Whoop competitor?), and Cannondale starting direct-to-consumer sales in Germany.🌧️ After weeks of freezing January rides, Prague finally warmed up… only to bring rain and sharp winter road debris. Jan had three tubeless punctures in one weekend and we go deep into: • Tubeless vs clincher debate • Sealant performance (Muc-Off affiliate below 👇) • Hookless vs hooked rims • Why some rims refuse to seat tires • Winter road debris destroying fast tires🛒 Muc-Off affiliate link (if you want to support the channel):https://mucoff.sjv.io/xLBaNO(It doesn’t cost you anything extra ❤️)We also discuss:🚲 Cannondale now selling direct-to-consumer in GermanyIs this the end of local bike shops?What happens to dealers?Why brands like Canyon were always cheaper⌚ Garmin “Circa” – a Whoop killer?We break down: • Whoop vs Garmin vs Apple Watch • Recovery tracking • HRV & sleep data • Garmin Connect vs Intervals vs Whoop software • Do you really need all this data? • Training based on vibes vs structured plansPlus: • Zone 2 training philosophy • Indoor vs outdoor load • Why Garmin always calls you “unproductive” 😅 • RCT Studio merch updateDrop your thoughts below:Would you buy a Garmin Whoop competitor?Are direct-to-consumer bike brands good or bad for cycling?#RCTShow #CyclingPodcast #Garmin #Whoop #Tubeless #Cannondale #DirectToConsumer #Zone2Training #WinterCycling #CyclingLife #BikeTech #RecoveryTracking #GarminCirca #CyclingNews #RoadCycling

Pogacar’s Crypto Scandal, CX Worlds & Bye Assos Frankfurt

In Episode 14 of the RCT Show, Jan & Cory are back with a packed post-winter episode covering everything from muddy cyclocross heroics to shady sponsorships. With the racing season waking up, there’s plenty to unpack.🔥 Topics this week: • Cyclocross World Championships: Van der Poel dominates, Czech juniors surprise 🏆 • A breakdown of the Tadej Pogačar x Coin controversy 💸 • Can crypto ever be an ethical sponsor? • A long rant on fan behavior, sponsorship pressure & rider responsibility • Updates from the Mallorca Challenge and Remco’s powerful season start • Sad news: the ASSOS Frankfurt store is closing 😢 • Jan’s speculative deep dive into why it failed • 2026 ASSOS spring/summer collection is out! GT bibs, new pads, and first impressions • Sunglass trends, photochromics, and Bike24 stocks?! 🕶️ • Cold weather riding blues: ice, slush, missed rides & longing for 5°C and dry roads • The groundhog saw its shadow: more winter, more Zwift… or not?#RCTShow #CyclingPodcast #CyclingNews #VanDerPoel #Pogacar #CryptoScandal #ASSOS #BikeLife #Cyclocross #WorldChampionships #MallorcaChallenge #WinterCycling #RCTInternational #RideWithUs #ProCycling

Crashes, Cold Rides & Virtual Racing Wins

In Episode 13 of The RCT Show, Jan & Cory are back after a snowy Czech January, full of black ice, frozen trails, and indoor training suffering. From real-life crashes (yes, we’re talking about Jonas Vingegaard) to virtual racing victories on Zwift and Rouvy, this one’s packed with early-season chaos.🔥 What we cover: • Why riding in Prague was impossible: snow, ice, freezing slush ❄️ • Cory’s struggle to run or ride outside at all • Jan’s switch from Rouvy to Zwift – and his category win 🥇 • What indoor virtual racing is really like (spoiler: it’s harder than it looks) • Is Zwift a game or a training tool? • Virtual shifting, power meters, supertuck and sweat points explained • Fan behavior debate: Should you follow a pro rider on their training ride? • Jonas Vingegaard’s crash caused by a fan chasing him downhill • Respecting boundaries vs. seizing the moment — meeting pros in real life • Which WorldTour kits look best in 2024 so far (EF x ASSOS supremacy again?) • Why we renamed the channel from RCT International to RCT Studio🎯 Whether you’re still stuck indoors or already eyeing spring rides, this episode blends training talk, race gossip, bike tech, and cycling culture.⸻💬 Comment below:Would you ever follow a pro if you saw them out training?And do you race better in real life—or online?#RCTShow #CyclingPodcast #VirtualCycling #Zwift #Rouvy #IndoorTraining #ProCyclingNews #WorldTourKits #VingegaardCrash #CyclingFans #EFxASSOS #RCTStudio #CyclingCulture #Supertuck #ZwiftRacing #WinterCycling