Spin Cycle

The podcast crew discusses another great breakaway battle, where Matej Mohorič narrowly bested Kasper Asgreen and then proceeded to give a fantastic post-race interview. Also, José Been tells us about the history of the Alsace region.

The podcast crew takes a closer look at a so-called sprint stage, where Kasper Asgreen and his breakaway companions managed to foil the fast finishers. Also, José Been tells us about dinosaurs.

Lidl-Trek’s Amanda Spratt joins Abby and Matt to preview the eight stages of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. A written preview can be found here, plus keep an eye onEscapeCollective.com all week for daily previews of each stage.

The podcast crew discusses the climactic GC action on the queen stage of the Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard took control of the race as Tadej Pogačar cracked. Also, José Been tells us all about the chicken of Bourg-en-Bresse.

Kate Wagner joins Caley Fretz and Jonny Long in the Tour Daily podcast crew to discuss a pivotal stage in 2023 Tour de France, where Jonas Vingegaard finally broke the stalemate with Tadej Pogačar. Also, José Been dives into the history of the French Resistance in the Second World War.

Dane Cash and Cosmo Catalano are joined by Abby Mickey to talk: Favorite moments from week two of the men's Tour de France Under-the-radar performances What to expect in the final week What's coming up at the Tour de France Femmes

The podcast crew discusses Wout Poels's first Tour stage win, the incredibly close battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, and what's coming up after the rest day. Also, José Been talks time trials at the Tour.

The podcast crew takes a closer look at what was another fierce battle between Vingegaard and Pogačar, this time on the Col de Joux Plane. Also, José Been tells the story of an air tragedy in the Alps.

The podcast crew discusses the current status of the battle between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar and what's to come as the two Tour favorites clash over the coming mountain stages. Also, José Been tells us about Alpine cheeses and winter sports in France.

Factor’s new O2 VAM sounds like quite the climbing bike: light, stiff, comfy, and newly aero. But is it too light for the pros? Maybe. There doesn’t seem to be any debate about wider tires at the Tour, though, as even 28 mm doesn’t seem like enough. SRAM has also brought its innovative Transmission mountain bike drivetrain technology down to the GX level, an Australian company wants to bring high-tech carbon fiber inspection to the bike shop level, and James gripes about water bottles. 4:15 — A roundtable on the new Factor O2 VAM climbing bike 16:25 — Even Tour racers have adopted big tires in a big way 27:00 — GX is now the least expensive Transmission version, and it might be the best one 35:55 — Is ultrasonic carbon fiber testing coming to bike shops? 49:26 — Zach has some thoughts on ever-widening cranks 59:15 — Water, water, everywhere, and too many leftover drops to drink 1:01:05 — Check your chain wear, folks!