Watts Occurring

The boys breakdown the action at Ronde Van Brugge, E3 Saxo and Flanders Fields. Watts Occurring is brought to you by ROUVY Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠⁠https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&ut..⁠ ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. And remember - use code WATTS for a free month, on us, when you sign up for the first time. This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deep dive into the cobbled classics and what racing them actually feels like. Tactics in crosswinds and how Bruges-Depanneur can splinter the peloton. Intense, short courses like E3 and the relentless bergs of Flanders get unpacked. A compare-and-contrast of Flanders versus Roubaix and predictions for who might prevail.

Ben Swift, pro road cyclist with multiple Milano–Sanremo podiums, talks race tactics, crashing and recovery. He recounts chaotic starts, coastal dangers around the Cipressa and Poggio, team moves and decisive attacks. The conversation highlights bold solo pulls, sprint positioning and on-board camera perspective.

High-speed race drama from Paris–Nice and the snowy stage seven controversy. Tight team time trial tactics and tiny margins decide results. Crosswinds, crashes and tactical splits reshape the leaderboard. Breakout performances from young riders and previews of Milan–San Remo form and sprint battles.

Opening weekend thrills from the Belgian classics, with a decisive attack on the Muur that made the outcome feel inevitable. Tactics and cooperation in small groups, and dramatic team-car chaos and crashes that shaped races. A surprising sprint victory and a masterful team ride steal the spotlight. Scenic Welsh rides and rider comebacks round out the conversation.

They talk about Mads Pedersen’s wrist and collarbone injuries and how a single crash reshapes team plans. Personal accounts of career-altering crashes and long recoveries come up. Conversations cover race safety, technology and circuit design. They also touch on the mental and physical rehab after big spills.

A heated tactical showdown on the Provençal climbs sees team strategies and split-second decisions decide victory and GC battles. They relive a gutsy breakaway win and discuss convoy driving and race efficiency. Sprints in the UAE Tour steal attention with a chaotic attack, then a dominant time trial highlights rising young talent. Plus, quick picks for family-friendly rides in Wales.

They recap Remco’s blistering wins and dominance in Valencia. They revisit chaotic crashes across races and a dramatic solo 192km breakaway in Oman. They debate classics potential for rising stars and talk team form, weather-hit stages and race calendars. Short takes on rider injuries, squad choices and a new cycling community trust.

Huge week on Watts Occurring: We've got the one and only Quinn Simmons on the pod! Quinn chats to the boys about the state of pro cycling in the US, his plans for 2026 and what it's like being in such a strong team with a rider like Mads Pedersen at the top. We also dive into that stage of the Tour de France when Quinn found himself in a breakaway with Wout Van Aert, and how it made Quinn release just how good the big dogs are. Watts Occurring is brought to you by ROUVY Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠⁠https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&ut..⁠ ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. And remember - use code WATTS for a free month, on us, when you sign up for the first time. This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys have put their necks on the line to predict the winners of the biggest races in 2026, but there's a twist... they can only pick each rider once! (Sorry Pogi) Now of course we don't know for sure which riders are going to each race, but assuming they go, let's see who G and Luke have down to be the riders of the year. Do you agree (or strongly disagree) with the guys? Let's hear it! 👇 Watts Occurring is brought to you by ROUVY Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠⁠https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&ut..⁠ ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. And remember - use code WATTS for a free month, on us, when you sign up for the first time. This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices