The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 How many burritos is too many? 05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox 08:46 How to ride faster, made simple 12:43 News quiz incoming… 13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered 18:23 Massive road bike recall 21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness 25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles 27:13 Decathlon rider fined in Spain for this 29:08 World’s most popular bike (according to Strava) 30:24 Which gender has less stress this year? (according to Garmin) 31:12 Netflix & Paramount v cycling coverage 37:39 Wout van Aert 45:18 a future-proofed fluff up 46:51 Unpopular Opinion: cycling needs an image overhaul 56:35 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 56:53 New Year’s resolutions and forming new habits Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  Check out How To Ride A Bike Faster, Explained For Newbies here: https://youtu.be/3Jj_1_TpFLY?si=XfA8obxfmdBPAUJu Join the Project 400 club for free here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1329349 FULL LIST of recalled CUBE models, all sold before 30 November 2025: 826100 Cube Agree C:62 One Fog grey'n' grey 2025826200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2025826210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro polar light 'n' aqua green 2025826300 Cube Agree C:62 Race flash lime 'n' black 2025826400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX liquid red 'n' prism 2025826410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX Pigeon blue 'n' are 2025826500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT nebula 'n' white 2025894201 Cube Agree C:62 Ultegra Di2 mallorca blue 'n' white 126100 Cube Agree C:62 ONE storm 'n' grey 2026126150 Cube Agree C:62 EX topas blue 'n' white 2026126200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2026126210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro bali 'n' prism 2026126300 Cube Agree C:62 Race glacier 'n' black 2026126400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX nightshift 'n' prism 2026126410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX cosmic purple 'n' black 2026126500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT black 'n' black 2026126510 Cube Agree C:62 SLT green fusion 'n' white 2026 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts delve into Campagnolo's financial struggles and its potential revival with a mid-tier groupset. They discuss the backlash against Specialized over a marketing blunder that left wheels looking backwards. Listeners get insights on winter training tips, emphasizing shorter turbo sessions for consistency. An entertaining debate unfolds on e-shifting's necessity in cycling. Plus, anecdotes about gym stories and a DIY mishap add a fun twist to the conversation!

The hosts dive into the surprising £34m sales drop of Canyon Bikes, exploring the reasons behind fewer bike purchases. They reveal Tadej Pogačar's mind-blowing VO2 max results, likening him to cycling legends. The discussion on the rebranding of Israel Premier Tech to NSN raises eyebrows with its political implications. Listeners also get a humorous take on cycling mishaps, like shifter failures, and dive into personal preferences on gear, including the practicality of mudguards versus their aesthetics. A lively chat about UK vs US riding habits rounds out the conversation.

Get ready for some juicy cycling gossip! The hosts dive into Jimmi's possible new role at GCN and share fun moments from their trip to the London bike show, including meeting cycling star Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. They discuss a leaked Cannondale bike design and explore innovations like new steel bikes and concussion-preventing helmet tech. The hosts also tackle listeners' opinions on drop bars and bad weather, and debate road safety and responsible driving. It's a thrilling ride full of insight and laughter!

The hosts dive into TikTok bike hacks, sharing surprising successes and failures. They discuss a poignant cycling documentary highlighting the mental health benefits of biking. Big news: Gorewear is shutting down, while Shimano teases a potential 13-speed Di2 launch. Merida's sleek new gravel bike turns heads, and whispers of a new Cinelli frame surface. Plus, they tackle product recalls for Peloton and Lezyne. Finally, they ponder the controversial ideas of bikes without saddles and the perception of modern steel frames.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 You can’t see me…03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon?19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record?28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the peloton33:44 In defense of Tom Pidcock…38:25 Unpopular Opinion: Cycling is not a sport41:30 Unpopular Opinion: MTB FTW50:41 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!50:47 How to turn off sensitive ads on YouTube51:50 What actually makes metal bikes good?01:00:50 Send us your questions, dilemmas, funny stories etc…You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf 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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss…24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’29:26 Chris King & Bontrager manufacturer goes bust31:14 Strava backs down31:47 Sofiane is free!34:37 He wrote off his bike in KFC drive-thru (FUOTW)37:26 Unpopular Opinion: Groupset is all that matters38:49 Unpopular Opinion: cycling terms are stupid42:48 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions!43:03 How do I decide which bike to buy?48:07 Wheel sucking etiquetteYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf 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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 We won!06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever?11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg15:06 A very naughty seatpost…20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI28:02 Rapha Loses £17million33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW)35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popular40:53 Unpopular Opinion: TT bikes = best commuter bike42:47 Unpopular Opinion: don’t point out every pothole on the group ride49:02 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!49:18 How to get good at no handing You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosCheck out Harry Mac’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@harrymaccycling/videosIf 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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Scroll down for Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tees…00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Trying something new03:37 Elves and Massacan bikes update08:28 Why we don’t keep bikes we review11:35 Bradley Wiggins: 'truth about Team Sky will come out’18:44 Shimano finally listened!22:15 Make Metal Bikes Cool Again tees23:18 Pogačar ‘beaten by amateur’32:00 £3million to close the GCN+ app33:05 You win, SRAM34:08 The worst video we’ve ever made (FUOTW)38:22 Unpopular Opinion: the problem with cycling kit45:11 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions!45:29 A different kind of cycling challenge…49:15 Project 400 progress51:16 Emily’s bike fit progressCheck out Recycke y'Bike's ebay store hereWe did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-teeMake METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-teeIf 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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-teeMake METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-teeAnd here’s DC Rainmaker’s video: https://youtu.be/sbKyNJ2eo-k?si=E1tFloYBTqipVlu_00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Squabbles over the new studio06:09 Trying to ride at Pogačar and PFP’s power 11:24 The new Specialized Aethos…19:54 Did we get blacklisted?20:58 Steel bike spotlight: Fairlight26:22 Strava sues Garmin 29:38 Ultra-cyclist & YouTuber arrested in Russia during record attempt31:52 News round-up of doom35:22 Fluff Up’s gone AWOL38:21 Unpopular Opinion: bedding in brakes40:39 Unpopular Opinion: the most important things when choosing a bike42:23 Send us your Questions and unpopular opinions!42:40 Cycling has a weight problemIf 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.ukThanks and see you next 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices