Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

Giro’s 20g bike weight debate & an epic Unbound year

In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Rook, and Andy dive into an exciting week in the cycling world.  Jonas Vingegaard quite handily won the Giro d'Italia, earning a rare place in cycling history as one of just 8 male cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours while teammate Sepp Kuss Earned this trifecta by winning a stage in all three tours, and delivered a very touching post-race interview.  We also cover the epically muddy Unbound edition, which certainly delivered a spectacle and lots of tech to talk about. We spoke at length about the emergence of a Gravel Super Team and  Keegan Swenson's selfless act to help his teammate, Mads Wurtz Schmidt, to take the win.  And, of course, we also delve into the controversial disqualification of Lorena Wiebes at the Giro, sparking debates on UCI regulations. #cyclingpodcast #unboundgravel  Find us here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rain means mud, mud means disaster - Unbound Week is here

nowhere, USA, for Unbound Gravel, the world’s premier gravel race. In this episode, Rook, Andy and Meg explore the course challenges, tech breakthroughs, and inspiring stories behind this event.  Take, for example, 93-year-old Fred Schmid, who’s taking on Unbound yet again. Or an ultra-endurance athlete Heather Jackson who’s aiming to defend her XL title just weeks after completing the 250-mile Cocodona trail running race. We also talk about Cam Jones’ prototype Scott bike with 32” wheels, when to replace your cycling helmet and why tensions between cars and bikes are running high in the UK. #GravelRacing #Unbound #cyclingpodcast  Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Giro Carnage, Bike Leaks & LEGO Nerddom

In this week’s episode of Off the Back, Rook, Adam and Pat unpack the chaos unfolding at the Giro d’Italia — brutal weather, huge crashes and controversial fan behaviour. They also dive into Specialized’s leaked bikes, Lynskey filing for bankruptcy, why free cycling coverage matters more than ever, the top speed of e-bikes, and the surprising reader debate around handlebar mirrors, Varia lights and dropper posts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

32" Wheels & X-Lab Are Taking Over

This week’s episode is all about the latest tech news from the cycling world. 🚴‍♂️ The industry gathered in California this April, and two topics dominated the conversation: 32” wheels and X-Lab. Why are all the tyre brands offering a wheel size for which there are so few bikes?  Chinese manufacturer X-Labs is shaking up the market with top-spec products at a fraction of the price compared to brands like Specialized, Giant Manufacturing and Trek. How are they able to do it? Is this the start of a major shift in the cycling industry? And should the “big three” be worried? Tune in as we break down the latest trends, tech, and industry intel. #CyclingTech #BikeTech #xlab Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A bumper Giro d’Italia preview

This week’s episode is all about the Giro d’Italia, which starts on Friday in Bulgaria. We discuss the route, the contenders, and give our predictions for the first Grand Tour of the year. Listen, and you’ll discover why it’s not all just about Jonas Vingegaard, the stages that you have to watch, and just how many corners there are in the time trial.  Follow this link to take our reader survey [https://futurenet.questionpro.eu/CWSurvey?custom1=Podcast] and tell us about your riding, how you consume cycling content, and what you do and don’t like about Cycling Weekly online, in print, and on social media. Complete the survey and you’ll be in with a chance of winning some great rprizes. #giroditalia #giro #cycling Subscribe to stay up to date: www.youtube.com/@UCaUesKYl8-eST16j5VU5XJw  Find us Here: Web: www.cyclingweekly.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingweeklymagazine Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyclingweekly1891 X: https://x.com/cyclingweekly ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.