

Watts Occurring
Rocket Sports
Oh. Watts Occurring? Back in 2021, Geraint Thomas started a cycling club right here: the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club.Now you can join Tour de France winner G, best friend and long-time teammate Luke Rowe, Tom Fordyce, Olympic Gold medallist Emma Finucane and former pro Manon Lloyd for comprehensive, year-round cycling content, covering anything and everything cycling. Jump aboard.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
What do cycling agents do? With Andrew McQuaid
What cut do agents take? What's the strangest demand you've ever seen from a rider in their contract? Why isn't there a transfer system in cycling? And who's the hardest rider to manage?Geraint and Tom put all your tough questions to G's cycling agent Andrew McQuaid. Plus, G opens up about his own contract negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023 • 58min
Ethan Hayter: Sibling rivalry
What's it like being in the same team as your younger brother? Is he embarrassing? Would you ride for him in a race?Geraint sits down with his INEOS team-mate Ethan Hayter to talk sibling rivalry and his hopes for the 2023 season. Plus, have you heard of Ethan's famous Auntie?And sign up to become an official GTCC Domestique now at patreon.com/GTCC and get access to our LIVE online recording on Wednesday 15th February at 20:30 GMT. Don't miss out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Sam Warburton: Riding and retirement
The Six Nations is back! As Geraint continues his world tour, former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton joins the GTCC to discuss his love of climbing and fear of descending.Sam also gives his old school mate some tips for retirement, and in return Geraint explains how to wear bib shorts.If you want to become an official GTCC Domestique and access bonus content, go to patreon.com/GTCC to sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023 • 57min
Magnus Sheffield: Young rider on the rise
Geraint is now in New Zealand where he’s been on a ride with two very special Wanaka residents. But did they keep up with him? And can Tom persuade Geraint to do a bungee jump in Queenstown?G also invites INEOS team-mate Magnus Sheffield to the GTCC after teaming up at the Tour Down Under as he gets a lesson in aerodynamics and they have a moan about gravel racing.We also do a deep dive into Magnus’ heritage, his skiing pedigree and his plan for the 2023 season. Plus he takes on our ‘Sheffield on Sheffield’ quiz... with mixed results! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2023 • 56min
Caleb Ewan: Trash-talking and sprinters
Geraint is joined in his king size bed in Adelaide by Caleb Ewan to discuss the Tour Down Under.Caleb is out to make headlines as he trash talks G and Tom through various sprinters, explains just how competitive he is and tries to enlist G as his lead-out man for 2023.And if you want to become and official GTCC Domestique, just go to patreon.com/GTCC to sign up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2023 • 4min
Introducing... Captains with Sam Warburton
He's Welsh. He's from Cardiff. He went to Whitchurch High School... it's Sam Warburton! The sporting icon joins Tom to tell you all about his new podcast from Crowd Network, Captains. Here's a little teaser about what's coming up on Captains this season, with weekly episodes from Monday 23rd January 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
Dylan van Baarle - Winning Paris-Roubaix without a front brake
Geraint sits down with his team-mate Dylan van Baarle before he leaves INEOS and moves to ‘the dark side’ at Jumbo-Visma.We do a deep dive into Dylan's 2022 Paris-Roubaix win including losing his front brake, attacking with 19km to go and Dave Brailsford's celebrations.Plus, G has a lucky escape from the Police in Monaco, and Tom encourages the two of them to keep in touch!If you want to become an official GTCC Domestique, go to Patreon.com/GTCC to sign up for bonus content and a host of extra benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023 • 57min
Jonas Vingegaard - How I won the 2022 Tour de France
Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard chats about fighter jets, Danish food recommendations, and his best day on the bike. They dissect the incredible attack to drop Pogacar, discuss a scary moment during a time trial, and reflect on sportsmanship in the Tour de France. The podcast also announces GTCC Domestique membership, sponsorship from Origin Coffee, Mementus, and Zwift, and shares funny anecdotes about races and team meals.

Dec 20, 2022 • 1h 8min
George Russell: Teammates, crashes and maiden wins
Having met on a bike ride in Monaco last month, G brings along Mercedes F1 driver George Russell to the GTCC for a bumper final episode of 2022!We find there are lots of similarities between the sports - competing with teammates, dealing with aggressive drivers, and needing to keep at racing weight. And as a one-off, we also allow discussion of the dreaded c word.Plus, Tom and Geraint take on our Christmas tree quiz and back by popular demand, G has yet another go at speaking Dutch.Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year! See you in 2023... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 4min
Annemiek van Vleuten: How to launch a 100km solo attack...
Geraint's in warmer climates at training camp as he catches up with Tom to discuss Christmas trees.We are also in the presence of greatness today as Annemiek van Vleuten joins the GTCC! The Dutch legend tells G and Tom about her #crazyplan to attack with over 100km to go to win the road race at the World Championships in Yorkshire in 2019. But how did that win feel compared to her second victory in Australia in 2022 with a broken elbow? She also describes the magic of winning the first edition of the Women's Tour de France as the two winners compare notes on the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


