The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde 18:40 Jimmi & Emily’s road rage incident 22:18 people are angry at Rohan Dennis 25:31 Milan San Remo chaos 31:57 streaming via VPN 32:49 Emily’s dad got scammed 34:02 NordVPN discount 34:23 tech malfunctions (FUOTW) 36:36 Unpopular Opinion: high-spec bikes don’t always make you happy 41:47 Unpopular Opinion: age grouping races is wrong 44:11 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions! 44:33 Francis v musicians - round 3 final boss battle 51:27 more lovely postcards 52:01 cafe orders New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Training effectively + Garmin RideOut is back 01:10 Jimmi made a jingle 02:55 Francis was framed! 05:46 the future of bike design? 12:17 Matteo Jorgenson race argy bargy 14:43 Entire team banned for doping 17:10 Shimano’s $11.5million fine over faulty cranks 19:33 Emily’s dad got scammed + NordVPN discount 22:01 $23,000 Bugatti Factor One 25:23 E.T. bike! 29:52 Unpopular Opinion: bikes should be more expensive 39:25 txt us pls. 39:44 bassoon 45:39 New bike fluff up (FUOTW) 50:13 noooo Frog bikes New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ads 00:54 The CAAD14 is here 07:55 FFS Giant! (FUOTW) 11:33 Crash solutions + Garmin Ride Out is coming! 13:29 Our most badass guest yet: meet Dr Sarah Ruggins 17:11 ‘I entered Transcontinental & didn’t even own a bike’ 22:26 Smashing the LEJOGLE World Record 28:16 ‘The rules are made up, do what you want’ 31:44 Why hinging your identity on achievements doesn’t work 37:01 Once you’ve felt pain, you’re no longer afraid of it 38:33 ‘Your goals should scare you a bit’ 40:53 The next goal: Fastest south to North Europe Outright World Record 45:22 Beating men’s records and being a role model 51:55 ‘I’ve never had screens in my house’ 54:44 How not to give up 57:31 Dealing with chafing on long distance rides 58:25 Success and self image New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data wins 00:47 moon landing 03:30 Send us your questions for Sarah Ruggins! 05:33 3D printed Hezo shoes update 06:43 New Tiagra 13:04 Specialized, Trek and Shimano are suing the US government 15:52 Giant sales tank 17:07 Ed Sheeran’s Giant Propel 18:00 Crash concerns 23:44 Best bikepacking hack we’ve seen in ages 28:32 Refreshing advice on overtaking cyclists 33:15 Jimmi broke the podcast (FUOTW) 37:27 Unpopular Opinion: All cyclists should do this 43:52 Unpopular Opinion: Shove your winter miles where the sun don’t shine 47:42 Winning, goal setting and letting go after retirement Great bikepacking hack! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUDxEUHjH6U/  Driving Instructor UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nUKQ80t2QU You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  CADE merch: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 ads 00:52 Emily’s on 1-by + secret new bikes 06:01 Self-tightening cycling shoes 09:42 3D printed cycling shoes 15:09 Bike fitting learnings 19:51 Jimmi met the UCI’s tech rules boss 31:40 UAE’s Marc Soler questioned over links to banned doping coach 34:06 Tragedy at Tour of Rwanda 34:34 Underrated bike stuff… You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data FTW 00:50 postcard   09:34 Pog’s pissed off   15:13 Pog’s power numbers are insane   18:10 SRAM backs down   21:42 32-inch wheels   32:19 New ‘affordable’ handmade-in-italy steel bike   37:06 Dream cycle lanes   42:00 some very sad news   43:01 chalk paint fluff up   44:53 Most likely to… overpack on bikepacking trip   47:05 Most likely to… show up late for group ride   48:07 Most likely to… not finish an event   49:44 Most likely to… eat something questionable mid-ride   50:35 Most likely to… say ‘this is why I ride gravel’   50:53 Most likely to… say it’s fine when it’s not fine   51:02 Most likely to… start the Whatsapp group   51:41 Most likely to… forget to load the route   53:46 Unpopular Opinion: everything’s been done   57:15 ‘the guy bros had it right the whole time’ You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They debate a Shimano microspline conspiracy and whether 1x drivetrains are coming to road bikes. A new helmet comms device and an endurance-aero bike finally answering long-standing requests get tested. AI coaching, fake cycling news and a bizarre ex-pro robbery story spark warnings and laughs. Listeners pitch music takes and a gravel vs road drivetrain showdown rounds things out.

They review outrageously cheap and weird bikes, including a $288 Walmart gravel rig and a belt-drive Priority. They unpack a junior Worlds meth positive and how ADHD meds can complicate testing. They debate using riders' power data to catch dopers and cover a major bike brand's financial troubles and layoffs. Short takes on disc brakes for entry bikes and winter layering tips round things out.

They debunk a bike brand's aero marketing after wind-tunnel testing raises questions. They discuss industry troubles and recent bike company insolvencies. A controversial fan-caused crash of a top rider and riding etiquette gets heated debate. There is also gear chat from bikepacking camera advice to dumb-phone experiments and a playful rhyme-based cycling quiz.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 A man set his dog on us 06:43 Francis got scammed on AliExpress? 11:50 150 and 155mm SRAM cranks 23:37 Pinarello’s new gravel bike is sus 29:01 Canyon cuts 320 jobs 32:06 Five Finger Death Punch + airbag bib shorts 34:26 FUOTW 35:40 Unpopular Opinion: indoor > outdoor riding 39:16 Unpopular Opinion: is carbon fibre really eco-unfriendly? 40:49 Unpopular Opinion: small brands are the best 45:52 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 46:20 Other obsessive hobbies… 48:40 Bald Guy Chat: God Tier SPF and Caps You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices