

The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast
Cade Media
Welcome to The Wild Ones podcast, the show where we chat about all things cycling.Hosted by YouTubers and long-time friends Francis, Jimmi and producer Emily, each week we discuss the latest news from the cycling world, share our views on some controversial topics, revealing behind the scenes secrets from our YouTube channel – Cade Media – and throw it over to you, the listeners, to tell us what you really want to talk about when it comes to bikes. We hope you enjoy!Get involved and send us your stuff to wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 6, 2025 • 25min
TdF Stage 2 | Milan’s Shots Fired at Girmay + £123,000 Cofidis Bikes Stolen
Highlights from Stage 2 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F01:35 Hello02:06 Messy weather + concussion updates03:08 Highlight: Breakaway03:23 Highlight: Crash03:45 Highlight: More crashes…04:13 Highlight: Intermediate sprint05:17 Highlight: Climb at 30km to go06:15 Highlight: Final 10kms06:52 Highlight: 5km to go07:29 Highlight: Sprint finish08:00 GC Standings09:50 Would you rather (Rain or Turbo)13:04 Cofidis bikes stolen14:08 Who will win the GC?22:08 Stage 3 previewJoin the CADE Tour de France Hommes fantasy league at velogames.com! Once you’ve made a team, go to “Join a Featured League” and select CADE Fantasy League from the drop down menu (or enter league code 728980319)Race footage and screenshots are owned by the A.S.O.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.

Jul 5, 2025 • 38min
TdF Stage 1 | Huge Split In GC + How Did This Crash Happen?!
Highlights from Stage 1 of the men’s Tour de France 2025. Thanks to Garmin and Van Rysel for supporting the show! Enter the Van Rysel competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepTMEjgmROEOQ1sjOaclxAJTu5KWxtAENgGO9_G2Eb4zD_fg/viewform00:00 Ad: Garmin gadgets00:41 Ad: Win a Van Rysel RCR-F01:35 Wild Ones Tour de France Pro Show 2025!02:49 Stage headlines at a glace04:20 Highlights: Breakaway04:53 Highlights: first KOM point05:34 Highlights: Gaana/Flynn/Bissegger crash06:45 Highlights: Intermediate Sprint07:02 Highlights: Breakaway part 207:35 Highlights: big crash on Cote de Cassel09:15 Highlights: Split in the GC10:00 Highlights: Finish line10:24 Our mystery co-host revealed…12:31 Crosswinds, crashes & GC chaos15:57 New Tour tech18:27 Van Der Poel in hot water21:18 Ineos bib shorts fluff up (FUOTD pt1)23:16 Remco’s dubbing nightmare (FUOTD pt2)Join the CADE Tour de France Hommes fantasy league at velogames.com! Once you’ve made a team, go to “Join a Featured League” and select CADE Fantasy League from the drop down menu (or enter league code 728980319)Race footage and screenshots are owned by the A.S.O.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.

Jul 3, 2025 • 52min
Ep 94: So Close, Giant + What Are Microshift & Sensah Up To?
Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Join the CADE Tour de France Hommes fantasy league at velogames.com! Once you’ve made a team, go to “Join a Featured League” and select CADE Fantasy League from the drop down menu (or enter league code 728980319)00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:01 Enjoy this “short” 50-minute episode…03:45 Carbon disc brakes, what?!07:45 Uberlight road pedals10:28 Canyon sub 10kg e-bike17:37 So close, Giant + electronic microshift?24:27 Sensah’s 1x14 groupset28:30 Tacx’s climbing simulator31:02 Turn your turbo into a rowing machine37:04 Battle of the dings41:16 GRX goes wireless42:40 Amateur become national road race champ44:46 UCI fine of the week47:15 Life’s ARD (FUOTW)48:20 Join the CADE TdF fantasy league!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.

Jun 26, 2025 • 53min
Ep 93: Bad News For SRAM? + We Need To Talk About Canyon
Discover the impact of new UCI regulations that may spell trouble for SRAM riders and ignite debates on cycling integrity. A fascinating conspiracy theory surrounding Canyon's latest bike release takes center stage. Plus, enjoy a lighthearted discussion on the stark difference in cycling infrastructure perceptions between Germany and the UK. The hosts also delve into the importance of transparency in sponsorships and share insights from the cycling community, highlighting the diverse identities within this vibrant culture.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep 92: UCI, What Have You Done? + The Enhanced Games Is Getting Wild…
Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 00:59 Hello from the new studio!03:33 10/10 cycling cities & ‘woke roundabouts’07:00 The dumbest decision UCI has ever made22:29 Enhanced Games madness + OceanGate documentary32:27 A refreshing bike launch event35:50 Jacyo’s Michael Matthews major health update36:17 He was forced to retire due to allergies37:27 70,000m of climbing in 22 days?! 41:06 Benny flu + moving day mayhem (FUOTW)44:03 Unpopular Opinion: GRX610 is the GOAT50:07 Unpopular Opinion: Brands should be liable for false performance claims53:21 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!53:36 Cycling and disordered eating01:02:53 See you next week…. or not?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.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep 91: How Has Shimano Done This? + Why Factor, Why?
Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 00:59 Studio move chaos!04:15 Is this new bottle genius or ridiculous?08:50 Shimano Di2 automatic shifting17:43 Is fully wireless Shimano on the way?22:29 Wild new Factor aero bike27:51 Big News! Our Tour de France pro show is back!31:04 Tour of Britain Women’s round-up32:35 UCI Fine of the Week!34:42 The great tubeless debate…41:17 Unpopular Opinion: Cyclocross bike is the perfect do-it-all bike48:24 Unpopular Opinion: White helmet, shoes & glasses isn’t cool51:23 Unpopular Opinion: Cyclists don’t actually care about safety58:15 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!58:32 Best way to organise & store kit + will we be selling ours?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.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h
Ep 90: Canyon’s Value Drops 43% After $43Million Loss + Cade Media is Changing
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.

May 29, 2025 • 57min
Ep 89: Massive Lay-Offs At BMC & Komoot + Why Do Bike Reviewers Always Do This
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.

May 22, 2025 • 59min
Ep 88: Bike Industry, Please Do These 3 Things + Idiot Tries To Take Out Giro Riders
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.

May 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
Ep 87: The Bike Industry Has A Problem No One’s Talking About & 105 Is The GOAT
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.


