The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

They debunk a bike brand's aero marketing after wind-tunnel testing raises questions. They discuss industry troubles and recent bike company insolvencies. A controversial fan-caused crash of a top rider and riding etiquette gets heated debate. There is also gear chat from bikepacking camera advice to dumb-phone experiments and a playful rhyme-based cycling quiz.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 A man set his dog on us 06:43 Francis got scammed on AliExpress? 11:50 150 and 155mm SRAM cranks 23:37 Pinarello’s new gravel bike is sus 29:01 Canyon cuts 320 jobs 32:06 Five Finger Death Punch + airbag bib shorts 34:26 FUOTW 35:40 Unpopular Opinion: indoor > outdoor riding 39:16 Unpopular Opinion: is carbon fibre really eco-unfriendly? 40:49 Unpopular Opinion: small brands are the best 45:52 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 46:20 Other obsessive hobbies… 48:40 Bald Guy Chat: God Tier SPF and Caps 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. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 Backwards caps 05:15 Why did Simon Yates really retire?  14:33 Bad news for Rapha and Le Col fans 30:14 Strava and socials used to plan £30k bike burglary? 36:26 The barge still hasn’t turned (FUOTW) 38:00 Unpopular Opinion: Shimano wireless frustration  43:21 Unpopular Opinion: Ban WorldTour bikes from sale? 53:47 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 54:10 Cycling cap dilemma ‘Hey old guy, you bought the wrong bike’: https://youtu.be/3SHKXaq67pI?si=0fTs2Byx5UXUUHlZ 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. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 Hello! 04:30 The Cycling YouTuber Bike Scam continues… 07:13 He rode 500km around McDonald’s drive-thru 12:00 Banned Pro cyclist becomes… a butcher 14:18 Astana just dropped a rap track 16:47 CAAD14 leak? 21:52 man arrested after cyclists shot at on ride 24:01 A $4000 race bike fit for Pogacar? 31:28 doping grey areas 42:16 Trek spellcheck (FUOTW) 43:24 Unpopular Opinion: festive 500K + kids doesn’t work 45:42 Unpopular Opinion: gravel bikes need MORE 48:27 Got an Unpopular Opinion or Question? Send us it! 49:13 Do I need a new bike? Berm Peak’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asq0ubkgjHc 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. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the-shelf sus gravel bikes 33:39 nose strips 35:31 3d printed everything 36:26 steep seat tube angles 38:19 rise of the Chinese bike brands 39:51 ‘all road’ 42:54 fastest bike claims 43:56 road tyre clearance increases 44:46 CADE secret santa + surprise guest 57:20 Emily gets uncharitable (FUOTW) 01:02:28 Zone 2 struggles! 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. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Bianchi recall notice: https://www.bianchi.com/products-recall/impulso-rc-and-impulso-rc-handlebar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new bike is getting meme’d hard 40:26 the bikes we regret selling… 45:11 Unpopular Opinion: Bike shows are a waste of time 49:46 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions! 50:24 The Scorchers 52:45 ‘Why did I get kicked out of the club?’ 58:55 The Outtakes (FUOTW) What the RedBull video:https://youtu.be/lD_LvvByOeM?si=_LhIT8U8kMQciO1X Watch Movistar’s music man: https://www.youtube.com/live/P_4HEzH2KT4?si=mlTfEdh3fI-U_55F 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

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!