4 THE LOVE OF POG

4 the love of plod

After celebrating Sebastian Sawe's incredible 1.59.30 world record at the London Marathon with their own record for a 4TLOP episode intro, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the other Ardennes Classics. They also talk about mountain biking and cycling infrastructure in South Korea. There's the usual 'Thought for Tadej'. And they all reveal just how many used inner tubes they have in their sheds. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog [https://twitter.com/4theloveofpog]

Be still my beating Aert - WOWt!

After passing brief judgement on the Hungarian election result, and in what many might consider a lacklustre performance [sorry], Matthew, Lawrence, Andy, and Steve talk mostly about Wout van Aert's win in the sensational 2026 edition of Paris-Roubaix. They also bang on a bit about some other races and riders too, including Pog at Flanders, obvs. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road' and he reels off yet more alternative race names. Plus, Andy loses his way a bit talking about Albert Bridge. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog [https://twitter.com/4theloveofpog]

Pog v Pidders at Milan Sanremo

After going on a bit about whether or not Donald Trump is Bored of Peace, Matthew, Lawrence, and Steve talk mostly about the amazing battle between Pog and Pidders at Milan Sanremo. There's yet another update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road'. 'Thought for Tadej' is about whether he will return to MSR for 2027. It's the turn of Team Polti Visit Malta to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment. And in a shocking revelation, Lawrence outs himself as the anti-social cyclist. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog [https://twitter.com/4theloveofpog]

The Omelette

After going on a bit about Nottingham Forest's relegation battle, Matthew, Lawrence, and Andy talk mostly about some of the races in professional cycling's 'opening weekend'. They also talk about 'London's lost bikes', there's an update on the 'cycle route at the end of Matthew's road', and Andy reveals he has many (other) cycling friends. 'Thought for Tadej' is a look ahead to Strade Bianchi. It's the turn of Team Picnic PostNL to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Andy (him again) has exciting news about one of his bikes. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog [https://twitter.com/4theloveofpog]

Cyclocross at the Winter Olympics

After going on about how to improve the sport of curling, Matthew, Lawrence and Steve talk mostly about whether cyclocross should be included in the Winter Olympics. They also talk about British Cycling, the NHS and the Tour de France coming back to the UK in 2027, and 'cycling on TV' being moved yet again. 'Thought for Tadej' is all about Pog's new haircut and his 'crypto-connection'. It's the turn of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe to get the Kit Crit/Crush treatment, and Steve confesses his Strava segment obsession. Get in touch X @4theloveofpog [https://twitter.com/4theloveofpog]