The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Welcome back to another instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. Francis is back and this week we talk encounters with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zwift’s latest bizarre move, solar-charging shifters, and a new ‘Olympics-style’ competition where doping is legal. Plus we jump into your Overrated/Underrated suggestions. 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.

For mental health support, visit:samaritans.org / call 116 123sossilenceofsuicide.orgmind.org.ukMovember.comStandtallwales.co.ukUSA: www.nami.orgCheck out SRAM’s lever check video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2zyJQOhg6l/?hl=enWe’re back, and this week we’re chatting Gladiators, SRAM’s lever recall, men’s health, cycling influencers, and allegations of modern slavery at a Shimano manufacturer. 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.

A link for Nic’s magic winter gloves: https://amzn.to/42jtEVzCheck out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/viewWe’re back with more bike chat – this week we talk theories about the new SRAM Red, photos of which were allegedly leaked online. Plus we debate what needs to change in pro cycling as team Ineos fights to save the Tour of Britain, and we ask ‘do cycling clubs have a place in 2024?’ 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.

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.