The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 00:59 the cat’s out of the bag…09:54 Meet our new recruit, Benny!21:02 Jimmi’s imposter syndrome23:52 Canyon’s value drops 43% after $43M loss33:43 Suspension forks for gravel? Unbound tech round-up45:08 Is Unbound the new Red Hook Crit?46:29 Weirdest wheel setup at Unbound49:20 Jimmi’s phone number fluff up50:49 Unpopular Opinion: Grand Tour unwritten rules are BS53:58 Unpopular Opinion: Big tyres make riding boring55:36 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!55:50 A place to ride bikes before you buy…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.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up for Garmin Ride Out here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error + join us at Garmin Ride Out!01:16 Jimmi’s mystery caller…04:32 BMC to lay off a quarter of their staff12:43 BMC release ‘customisable’ Teammachine17:20 Komoot’s new buyers axed 150 staff20:56 Zipp’s new wheels have an in-build tyre pressure monitor26:11 We lost the audio… (FUOTW)27:11 Unpopular Opinion: You should spend the same price on equipment as you do for your bike36:00 Unpopular Opinion: Why do bike reviewers always do this?47:00 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions!47:16 Help! I want to go slower!Cervelo caledonia campaign: https://youtu.be/Ab9V5f8mnqc?si=w1cAWT7FVkhDFe4RKomoot party video: https://youtu.be/qLJkK4Wn1HI?si=2XOIA6oS2Cn11nmVYou 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.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up for Garmin Ride Out here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error + join us at Garmin Ride Out!01:16 Francis is back and causing chaos already05:08 Could the Giro really start in Australia in 2027?11:58 Protester tries to take down Giro peloton14:54 The new LEJOGLE world record is wild21:55 Are 99% really on the wrong bike?30:39 3 things we wish the cycling industry would do39:59 Ex-pro Rohan Dennis gets sentenced over wife’s death40:56 Another day, another mispronunciation (FUOTW)42:54 Unpopular Opinion: Less moaning, more volunteering51:09 Unpopular Opinion: fines for riding clipless at night53:18 Send us your  Unpopular Opinions and questions!53:33 Who would win in a fight?56:35 Mate. 58:32 Emily’s on something…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.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up for Garmin Ride Out here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 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 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error + join us at Garmin Ride Out!01:15 Big climbs and sunburn…05:37 Ex-Astana rider’s doping appeal fails07:58 Campag is bringing back thumb shifters14:04 105 is the GOAT17:15 The bike industry has a problem no one’s talking about23:09 Do carbon forks belong on gravel bikes?36:21 Check your carbon38:57 Conclusion: people deserve to be safe!40:28 Fluff up of the week41:03 Unpopular Opinion: We need a Grand Tour in the USA46:22  Unpopular Opinion: N+1 takes away from the sport49:25 Jimmi’s new bike reveal 51:50 Send us your Unpopular Opinions, questions and comments!52:06 How to get over crash PTSD56:58 Jayco Alula have officially made team kit cool again01:00:34 Nic’s last episode (probably)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.

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 Nic’s gravel curse continues…05:44 The next era of aero bikes21:18 New SUV comes with exterior airbag for cyclists32:42 UAE Emirates boss’s ‘doping incident’ cover up?42:02 MEGA Fluff Up at the Vuelta Femenina47:16 Unpopular Opinion: What’s the deal with chamois pads?52:19 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions! 52:35 Whatever happened to Marco Plantani?56:55 How to build a bike in 2025…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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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.

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.

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.

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.