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Aug 14, 2024 • 47min
Transfer corner and the last chance saloon
On this week's Placeholders, Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson talk transfers, Dane Cash pops by to preview the Vuelta a España, and Ryan Simonovich provides the lowdown on Leadville.
Aug 13, 2024 • 10min
Tour Femmes Daily: The dreaded Double Day
Abby, Loren, and Tilda had a long day, but not as long as the team staff. Two stages in one day, two winners and a whole lot of drama. With audio diaries from Quinty Ton (Liv AlUla Jayco), Noemi Rüegg (EF-Oatly-Cannondale) and Lea Curinier (FDJ-Suez).
Aug 12, 2024 • 10min
Tour Femmes Daily: Things are really heating up in Rotterdam
Abby, Tilda, and Loren are on the ground in Rotterdam for the Grand Depart of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. All the fastest Dutch women wanted the first stage victory, but only one rider could pull on the first yellow jersey. The stage was not without some controversy, some ice cream needed, and some of that first stage hype.
Aug 7, 2024 • 48min
Olympic photography lessons
Two absolutely incredible Olympic road races lead this week's show, and we bring in somebody with a truly unique view of all the action. Zac Williams shot photographs from a motorcycle all weekend and takes us through what he saw and what goes into getting the shot. For more on the photo in question, check this story on the site.
Jul 31, 2024 • 54min
Olympic Fever
We're back from the Tour de France but the racing hasn't stopped. The Olympics are on and Caley, Jonny, and Dane discuss two thrilling mountain bike races, some very wet time trials, and look ahead to this weekend's road races. Plus, Iain Treloar jumps in to update us on some of his Capital J Journalism and its impact.
Jul 30, 2024 • 12min
The much-delayed Awards Episode
One last Tour de France Daily podcast, delayed by some lost luggage but finally here for your ears. An annual tradition, the Awards Episode looks back over a highly enjoyable Tour de France and hands out the most prestigious awards that we hand out.
Jul 21, 2024 • 49min
Stage 21: That's a wrap
Three-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar discusses his historic Giro/Tour double win. The hosts cover a wide range of topics including post-Tour challenges, emerging rivalries, cycling tech, and Varied Discussions and gratitude to sponsors. They analyze Wout van Fart's rise, Harold Tejada's performance, and Mark Cavendish's final stage. The intense rivalry and controversies in Tour de France are also scrutinized along with insights on aerodynamic suits and gear impact in cycling.
Jul 20, 2024 • 41min
Stage 20: Very Niiice
Writer for the Wall Street Journal, Joshua Robinson, joins the hosts to discuss Romain Bardet's last road stage and Tadej Pogačar's win record in the final road stage of the Tour de France. They explore the dynamics of the race, emotional finishes, French riders' performances, and the history of Monaco.
Jul 19, 2024 • 38min
Stage 19: Embrun and done
The fight for the yellow jersey is over. Tadej Pogačar now has over five minutes, Jonas Vingegaard conceded it won't happen for him this year. Richard Carapaz has come close to locking the polka dots, and Biniam Girmay is close to making history. Caley, Jonny, Iain, and Joshua Robinson of the Wall Street Journal digest and discuss the Tour's high water mark atop Isola 2000, and then catch up in Nice to bring you inside the race.
Jul 18, 2024 • 47min
Stage 18: Mind the Gap
The crew discuss the cleansing power of Dad Watts, the fireworks that await, and dig into the listener mailbag.
