Accepting Pain with Mads Pedersen

#2 Giro Diaries

The second week done and dusted - surely some Giro d’Italia blues on the final rest day? Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the second week of the Giro d'Italia 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport and voices from the peloton and the cycling family. From pink drama to life on the road, this is your audio postcard from Italy after the second week of the Giro d'Italia. Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports, or stream the Giro on HBO Max.

#1 Giro Diaries

Nine stages down - any Giro d’Italia blues on the rest day? Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the opening week of the Giro d'Italia 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport and voices from the peloton and the cycling family. From pink drama to life on the road, this is your audio postcard from Bulgaria & Italy after the first nine stages of the Giro. Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports, or stream the Giro on HBO Max.

Sprint like a Rocket with Marcel Kittel

In episode two of Half Wheeling, we’re joined by sprint legend Marcel Kittel. Now back in the peloton as the sprint coach for Unibet Rose Rockets. From reflecting on his early retirement to stepping into a completely new role, Kittel shares what it really takes to return to the sport and why this project pulled him back in. At the heart of the episode is his work with Dylan Groenewegen. Former rivals turned partners, we dive into Groenewegen’s comeback this season and the dreams of a stage win or even the pink jersey at the upcoming Giro d'Italia. Sharp insights, honest reflections, and a front-row seat to one of cycling’s most intriguing comebacks. Host: Anders Mielke The Giro d'Italia kicks off on Friday. Catch all the pink drama on Eurosport and TNT Sports, or stream it live on HBO Max.

Accepting Pain with Mads Pedersen

The very first episode of Half Wheeling takes a deep dive into Mads Pedersen’s painful comeback. After crashing on the first race day on February 4, 2026 - suffering a broken collarbone and a fractured wrist - Pedersen returns against the odds to deliver an extraordinary spring campaign, finishing top 10 in every classic and top 7 in all three Monuments he contested. This episode unfolds as a documentary-style podcast and montage, where host Anders Mielke follows Pedersen and Lidl-Trek from the day after the Tour of Flanders to the defining moment of the spring - Pedersen's dream race - Paris-Roubaix. With special thanks to Eurosport for race commentary from Paris-Roubaix, and to Lidl-Trek and Mads Pedersen for their access and trust. Host: Anders Mielke Featuring: Mads Pedersen, Claus Pedersen (father), Mattias Reck (coach), Jeroen Heymans (mechanic), Anthony Lafourte (soigneur), Jens Hinder (doctor), Michael Schär (sports director), Mathias Norsgaard, Mathias Vacek & Tim Torn Teutenberg (teammates)