The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

We chat GCN’s latest pricey kit drop, the latest handlebar offering from ENVE, aerodynamics and the Muc Off advert that got the internet talking this week.You can check out the Cade Media YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaAnd the Cade Media Extra channel here for past podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@CadeMediaExtraIf 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.

This week we chat about Shimano’s new venture into AI-controlled bikes, where to save and where to invest your money when it comes to cycling stuff and overrated cycling clothing. You can check out the Cade Media YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_MediaAnd the Cade Media Extra channel here for past podcast clips: https://www.youtube.com/@CadeMediaExtraIf 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.

This week pro mechanic Nic reveals what he really thinks about popular bike products as we play ‘Love, Tolerate, Kill’, plus he reveals what makes a great winter bike and when you should replace an alloy frame.Here’s the full rundown:00:00 Bikepacking in freezing Scotland00:54 Wiggle owed Harribo £20,000?!02:31 Nic’s ultimate ‘winter bike’ recommendations06:31 What frame material is best for winter?09:41 Choosing the right frame12:01 Groupsets for winter riding14:42 Our winter wheel choices16:25 Our winter tyre choices19:54 Do mudguards destroy your components?25:03 The problem with tubeless27:27 How to maintain your bike over winter28:48 SRAM, Shimano or Campagnolo?33:59 Di2, Etap or mechanical shifting?36:35 Titanium, carbon or alloy?39:25 Gravel, road or time trial?40:52 Cannondale, Trek or Specialized?42:02 Sarto, Tommasini or Time?43:41 Hunt, Enve or DT Swiss?44:23 1x gearing, 2x gearing or fixed gear?45:53 Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo, Speedplay47:27 Schwalbe Marathon Plus, Panaracer Gravel King or Continental Gatorskins?48:39 Overrated or Underrated: Rollers51:07 Overrated or Underrated: Dropper posts on gravel bikes52:49 Overrated or Underrated: Bike bells54:16 Emily ruined our best podcast intro yet… (FUOTW)55:53 Listener’s takeover: Bike muggings56:45 How long do alloy bike frames last?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.

This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, strange goings on at Sports Direct and more. Here’s the full breakdown:00:00 New Year’s antics00:30 People are angry with GCN14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest15:56 The rise of bike-jackings25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists38:05 We need to educate drivers!40:43 The problem with e-bikes41:05 The cycling industry needs a shake-up41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes54:21 Jimmi’s Christmas Eve error (FUOTW)55:35 Nic got ‘Home Aloned’ (FUOTW)56:27 Dry vs wet lube - 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.

If you want to support Francis and Andy Cade’s mug fundraiser, you can buy one here: https://francis-cade.creator-spring.com/listing/charity-santa-mugYou can find out more about the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity here: https://www.royalmarsden.org/It's our last episode of 2023 and possibly our most chaotic yet. Here's the full breakdown:00:00 Hello from the past…00:43 The Biggest Cycling Stuff Of 2023 Quiz!07:26 The Biggest Cycling Stuff Of 2023 Quiz - The answers14:50 The tie break question…16:48 A sad update from Francis20:50 Help us raise some money for charity24:41 Our cycling New Year’s resolutions30:45 Secret Santa reveal: Jimmi wrote a song for Emily33:28 Secret Santa reveal: Emily got a special message for Francis39:47 Secret Santa reveal: Francis bought Jimmi the most INSANE gift!43:15 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling tatt44:35 Overrated/Underrated: Festive 50045:57 Overrated/Underrated: Home Alone48:54 Overrated/Underrated: Die Hard49:58 Overrated/Underrated: Fairytale Of New York51:36 Overrated/Underrated: All I Want For Xmas Is You52:10 Fluff Up Of The Year53:26 Bike buying dilemma - gravel bike or XC MTB?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 in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with more news and views from the world of cycling! Here’s the full breakdown:00:00 Francis is back!00:45 Could this new monitor revolutionise cycling?10:30 Philippe Gilbert found guilty of assaulting driver on training ride18:09 Mark Cavendish’s bike is for sale & fans are angry22:31 Jimmi & Emily sold Attacus25:53 The cycling gear we asked for for Christmas33:13: Trouble at Canyon + Overrated/Underrated35:19 Overrated/Underrated: Fixed gear bikes37:27 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling holiday packages41:29 Overrated/Underrated: Photochromatic lenses42:34 Overrated/Underrated: Flat pedals46:05 Overrated/Underrated: Classic electric guitars47:13 Jimmi fell into a wind tunnel (FUOTW)50:40 WEIRD dream about Jimmi & Francis52:17 Is protective frame wrapping worth it?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.

Things got awkward in the world of pro cycling this week as Jumbo-Visma announced the signing of young rider Cian Uijtdebroeks, only for Bora-Hansgrohe to claim he's legally theirs until the end of next year. We chat about this, plus Wiggo's latest revelation and Halford's embarrassing Christmas bike display with Pendulum guitarist and cycling commentator Perry Ap Gwynedd. Check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/perryguitar666/Here’s the full breakdown:00:00 Jimmi’s Best Friend Is Here!02:31 Jumbo-Visma & Bora-Hansgrohe At WAR Over Rider Contract10:03 Pronouncing Unfamiliar Names On Live TV11:40 How Perry Got His Big Break In Cycling13:57 Bradley Wiggins Says He Doesn’t Ride A Bike Anymore17:13 Can You Stay Passionate About Your Hobby When It’s Your Job?19:59 Halfords’ Embarrassing Bike Display24:18 Most Memorable Cycling Moments Of All Time…25:16 Mark Cavendish Breaks Collarbone at TdF 201426:46 Geraint Thomas Wins Paris-Nice 201627:46 Geraint Wins Stage One Of Tdf 201728:31 Geraint Becomes First Welsh TdF Winner 201829:32 Crying On Live TV…32:29 Wout Van Aert At The 2012 TdF34:39 2022 Paris Roubaix 35:15 Lizzie Deignan Wins First Ever Paris Roubaix Femmes36:41 Our Thoughts On Cobbles37:48 Overrated/Underrated: Carbon Forks On Alloy Bikes39:31 Overrated/Underrated: Bike Computers43:37 Overrated/Underrated: Washing Your Bike After Every Ride44:58 Overrated/Underrated: Group Rides46:14 Overrated/Underrated: Being A Rockstar49:48 Fluff Up Of The Week: Perry’s On-Stage Nightmare52:52 Does Big Saddle To Drop Ratio Look ‘Cool’?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.

This week, we’re joined by Francis’ former coach and ex-Commonwealth Games racer Pete Hawkins for a deep-dive into training. We chat ‘high end’ alloy bikes, motivation, managing expectations, juggling your work/life/cycling balance, how to know if you’re over training and ask the Big Question - is training like a pro actually a good idea?Check out Pete’s coaching business here: https://www.upshiftvelo.co.uk/Here's the full breakdown:00:00 Coach Pete is here!02:54 Pete's approach to training04:41 Fitness in your late 30s vs your 20s08:40 Would you pay £3,100 for a 105 alloy bike?18:10 The danger of comparison in training22:37 Is training like a pro a good idea? | The Big Question28:00 Is pro nutrition, bikes and kit really worth the hype?30:25 The pro 'look'33:22 Cycling has a HUGE body image problem…38:58 Motivation & changing negative mindsets43:43 Overrated/Underrated: branded sports nutrition45:35 Overrated/Underrated: power meters48:01 At what age do most people get a coach?49:25 Pete reveals what it was like coaching Francis51:18 Overrated/Underrated: New Year’s fitness resolutions51:47 Overrated/Underrated: Riding In Snow54:22 Fluff Up Of The Week55:28 (TW: eating disorders) ‘How do I know if I’m overtraining?’01:01:26 ‘How do I keep fit after having a baby?’01:04:03 ‘How do I get fit enough to ride the Alps?’01:08:30 ‘Help! What nutrition should I be using?’01:12:24 Pete’s coaching deetsIf 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.

Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/viewDecathlon has a new World Tour partnership, which means fancy new bike and accessories have arrived, plus we’ve helped uncover a cheating scandal at a UCI World Championship qualifier race. They lads also construct their ‘nightmare bikes’, play another round of overrated or underrated, and talk gravel bikes for cyclocross.Here’s the full rundown:00:01 Decathlon’s New Pro Contract07:03 We Helped Uncover Russian Cheats At UCI World Qualifiers21:22 Secret Santa24:24 This Bike Is Jimmi’s NIGHTMARE…29:24 Francis’s Nightmare Build32:23 Overrated/Underrated: Inner Tubes32:49 Overrated/Underrated: Direct Drive Turbo Trainers35:08 Overrated/Underrated: Daytime Running Bike Lights36:35 Overrated/Underrated: Rim Brake Carbon Wheels38:44 Overrated/Underrated: American Biscuits39:42 Overrated/Underrated: Fahrenheit39:52 Overrated/Underrated: Mile Century41:14 Overrated/Underrated: Pumpkin Pie43:24 Fluff Up Of The Week46:11 Can You Do Cyclocross On A Gravel Bike?49:16 Send Us Your Questions About Training!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.

Are fishing worms the new way of doping at the Tour de France? We discuss this bizarre new claim, plus Chris Froome’s mate comes to his defence over his bike position error, we react to the news GCN+ is closing and debate whether penalties for speeding should be tougher. Plus more of your Overrated/Underrated suggestions and a question about cleats.Here’s the full breakdown:00:00 Jimmi’s New T-shirt00:51 The Weirdest Doping News Yet…05:45 Chris Froome’s Team Boss Hits Back At Bike Error Claims14:49 Goodbye GCN+19:30 Should There Be Harsher Penalties For Cars Breaking The Speed Limit?33:22 Overrated/Underrated: Internal Cable Routing34:30 Overrated/Underrated: Graphene35:35 Overrated/Underrated: Oakley Sunglasses36:26 Overrated/Underrated: Hub Gears38:44 Fluff Up Of The Week (Francis & Emily Messed Up)41:49 How Do You Learn To Use Cleats?47:02 Jimmi Launched A Music Scholarship For KidsIf 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.