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The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 4min

Ep 85: Specialized & Trek Just Confirmed Our Fears + The Future Of Cycling Glasses?

plus tips for riding 250km in a day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 58min

Ep 84: Mathieu van der Poel Bottle Thrower Speaks Out + Laughable Bike ‘Hacks’ To Avoid

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!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 Jimmi and Nic’s Strava Club here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/132934900:00 Hello + do short stems have a bad rep?06:35 Mathieu van der Poel bottle thrower speaks out16:28 Pro cycling has come a long way in six years…19:54 Tour de France Femmes’ next winner?21:32 Paris-Roubaix bike bodges galore!34:04 Pogačar ‘needs to be more transparent’ on doping, says rival team boss37:04 Nic’s took his dog’s pills?! (FUOTW)39:09 Unpopular Opinion: Zwift is for wimps44:33 Unpopular Opinion: Carbon bikes are a money-grabbing scam 52:48 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!53:04 Aluminium vs carbon wheel upgrades… 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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 7min

Ep 83: 7 Mechanic Hacks All Cyclists Should Know + Are Top End Groupsets Overrated?

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos00:00 Jimmi’s DIY dye disaster03:59 Nic’s Project 400 progress…07:37 Zwift now lets you upload outdoor rides14:21 What US tariffs might mean for the bike industry 26:25 Pro mechanic bike hacks all cyclists should know…27:03 1) Chain rotation30:05 2) Stand up to fit your tyres31:46 3) White paper for disc brake pads34:16 4) The split link trick36:10 5) Get to know your bike39:52 6) Pedal swimming40:35 7) Soak your bike like a saucepan42:56 Unpopular Opinion: Second-hand bikes trump new entry level bikes50:22 Unpopular Opinion: Don’t waste all your money on the groupset57:10 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions57:26 Gear ratios - what’s the difference?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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 5min

Ep 82: GCN Messed Up Big Time + The Bike Industry Is Still Failing Women

Dive into a lively discussion on the bike industry's failings, especially regarding female cyclists. Unpack the controversy surrounding flawed cycling gear testing and the accountability of brands. Explore the buzz around a potential new electric groupset and ponder the quirks of cycling valve types, all while sharing playful banter about brand pronunciations. Lastly, tackle the pressing issue of sizing in the industry, emphasizing the needs of smaller riders and highlighting the importance of inclusivity in cycling gear.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 59min

Ep 81: Really, Specialized?... + The UCI Needs To Get A Grip

A name change prompts a lively discussion about identity in cycling. The hosts critically assess Specialized's new shoes and UCI's baffling regulations. They dive into the hot debate on tire sizes, questioning the need for anything larger than 25mm. With a humorous spin, they tackle whether spandex is hindering road cycling's popularity. Additionally, the complexities of bike pricing and team kits are explored, as well as the shifting dynamics of tech-savvy youth in the cycling community.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 5min

Ep 80: Ranking The Worst Cycling Advice on the Internet + Giant Profits Down 60%

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!Check out the Cade studio eBay store here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/cade-studio-clearout'I Visited a 15 Minute City' video: https://youtu.be/kYpe2JuZdJU?si=jJopFjSR5nce1F6v00:00 The official Cade studio eBay store 03:19 Worst bike sales in 50 years11:04 Why isn’t more being done about road safety?22:07 Ranking cycling advice from the internet…23:11 ‘don’t bother going lower than 105’24:54 ‘if you want to go faster, you need a coach’28:29 ‘avoid your front brake’31:20 ‘bike maintenance skills will save your butt’34:16 ‘the right bike for you is the one that makes you ride’34:51 ‘glasses over helmet straps’37:47 ‘ride with people faster than you’40:07 ‘getting fast doesn’t have to be your goal’40:25 ‘no food under 50 miles’42:38 ‘indoor miles don’t count’43:47 ‘don’t take it so seriously it stops being fun’46:04 We found Jimmi’s reset button (FUOTW)51:12 Unpopular Opinion: bikes looked better 10 years ago53:20 Unpopular Opinion: cyclists need to behave better57:44 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!57:59 ‘will an oval chainring make me faster?’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.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 51min

Ep 79: Pogačar Silences Reporter With Epic Putdown + We Almost Lost A £10,000 Bike 😬

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!You can get your tickets for the Attacus party here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/attacus-ss25-launch-party-tickets-1276361073329?aff=oddtdtcreatorc 00:00 Come eat pizza with us in London! 01:53 How we almost lost a £10,000 bike05:41 Bike price hikes in the USA08:12 Komoot now charging monthly fee to send routes to devices11:58 Tadej Pogačar silences reporter at Strade Bianche15:17 Unpopular Opinion: e-bikes can get you fitter than regular road bikes21:33 Unpopular Opinion: most people overdress for cold rides25:31 Unpopular Opinion: aero testing is codswallop30:00 Unpopular Opinion: any phone can be a dumb phone36:35 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions please!36:52 How to make your commute a training ride42:26 What’s our backgrounds and how did we all meet?Support Max’s Everest charity ride: https://sadiscovery.tourdecure.com.au/t/maxim-buckleyYou 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.
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Mar 6, 2025 • 59min

Ep 78: Best Value Mid-Range Bikes In 2025 + Rapha Screwed Up

00:00 Jimmi’s bike box issues01:17 What’s a healthy amount of exercise? Here’s what experts say08:27 Rapha forced to apologies over Lachlan Morton documentary12:56 Do ultra-cycling challenges encourage riskier riding?18:44 Canyon launches ‘personalisable’ bike service32:01 The best value mid-range road bike right now?39:48 Tour de Britain!40:58 Unpopular Opinion: Showing off is expensive, cycling isn’t42:47 Unpopular Opinion: Aluminium is best for road bikes46:03 Unpopular Opinion: Don’t confuse ‘value’ with trends and marketing52:57 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!53:11 What’s an achievement you’re really proud of?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 Francis’ podcast chat with the content PT here: https://youtu.be/kF9lfnSRqx4?si=Se1KjJBEfyvLkry7Check out our video on the Canyon Endurace here: https://youtu.be/qk6rhYXi36U?si=yeCelue97q5RTH_EIf 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.
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Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 7min

Ep 77: If I Was Starting My Bike Collection Again, I’d Buy These First + Weirdest Kit Collab Ever

Have a look at the Spongebob x Castelli kit here: https://www.instagram.com/supcommunity/p/DGLDXpitLhL/?img_index=1You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos00:00 For fluff’s sake00:55 Spongebob x Castelli05:32 Huge bike race fluff up09:51 Jonas Vingegaard on 150mm cranks14:02 Strava is cracking down on e-bikes22:11 Starting our bike collections from scratch, we’d buy these23:50 Francis’ dream bike collection33:08 Jimmi’s dream bike collection43:07 Emilys’ dream bike collection48:25 Unpopular Opinion: carbon bikes will go out of fashion 52:02 Unpopular Opinion: the slowest rider needs the most expensive bike55:52 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions!56:10 ‘I still wear undies under my bibs’57:50 How does Francis fund his lifestyle?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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep 76: Cycling Stuff We’ve Tested & Would Actually Buy + Self-Charging Electric Shifters

You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos00:00 Sore feet05:47 Tour de France documentary canned13:44 Self-charging electronic shifters18:58 Ultra-cyclist killed during world record challenge19:59 Things we’ve tested that we’d actually buy…21:04 1 - These wheels are so good24:25 2 - More nice wheels26:55 3 - Shimano or SRAM?29:54 4 - An underrated groupset32:07 5 - Performance shoes, helmet and glasses for less37:29 6 - Unexpectedly great shoes39:08 7 - Solid saddle choices41:08 8 - Decent tyres43:39 9 - Top tubeless tool45:23 10 - Track pump47:35 Unpopular Opinion: High end bikes should be sold as framesets only52:52 Unpopular Opinion: Gravel bike gearing is too high53:39 Unpopular Opinion: Bib shorts don’t need to be washed after every ride56:02 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!56:25 Fantastically practical cycling solutions we love01:00:18 Please send us your questions!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.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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