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Check out our other podcasts on your preferred podcast platform:
- Geek Warning - how bikes work and how to make them better
- Wheel Talk - all things women's cycling
- How the Race was Won - racing and tactical analysis
- The Rest Day with Jack Haig - insights from within the pro peloton
- Overnight Success - The founders and innovators in the cycling industry
Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/
Check out our other podcasts on your preferred podcast platform:
- Geek Warning - how bikes work and how to make them better
- Wheel Talk - all things women's cycling
- How the Race was Won - racing and tactical analysis
- The Rest Day with Jack Haig - insights from within the pro peloton
- Overnight Success - The founders and innovators in the cycling industry
Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/
Episodes
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Jan 19, 2026 • 43min
A very British Tour de France
Today on the show: A great start for the 2027 Tour de France and for the Tour Down Under too.
Jan 16, 2026 • 58min
A very Visma media day
Today on the show: Matteo Jorgenson has his Britney moment, USA Cycling has a new heavy metal fundraiser, and Aussie riders aren’t happy with Santos.
Jan 12, 2026 • 50min
JK-AlUla
Today on the show: Luke Plapp gave away the national title once again, but to a rider from another team this time, Wout van Aert is training again, SD Worx seem to have gotten themselves into a bit of AI bother.
Jan 9, 2026 • 47min
A surprise adieu to Simon Philip Yates
Today on the show: Simon Philip Yates is retiring, Derek Gee-West is not, and there’s a new Astana rap video.
Jan 5, 2026 • 1h
Congrats, Tadej, on your fifth Tour de France
Welcome back! Today on the show: Congratulations to Tadej Pogacar on your fifth Tour victory, Oscar Onley is a traffic cone, and Wout van Aert broke his ankle.
Dec 29, 2025 • 57min
The Annual Spin Cycle Awards
Welcome back to cycling's most prestigious awards show.
Dec 24, 2025 • 45min
The Annual Christmas Quiz
Who shall prevail in a matchup of the minds? The earned wisdom of Dane Cash? The upstart, Intern Nick? The boss man, Caley? Jonny Long hosts your annual Christmas Quiz, created by Escape member Spooky. Thanks, Spooky!
Dec 19, 2025 • 52min
Return of the Schlecks
Today on the show: Tadej Pogacar says he could win all three Grand Tours in one season, the Schleck brothers are back, and Geraint Thomas knows nothing, or so he says.
Dec 15, 2025 • 51min
A stinky, stinky Dauphiné
Today on the show: Ayuso brings his energy to Lidl-Trek, Mathieu-Mania has arrived, and Mathias Norsgaard is spilling the beans on what Oier Lazkano is really like.
Dec 12, 2025 • 1h 3min
Red Bull and some actual wiiings
Today on the show: Oscar Onley is offski, Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe are flying a glider, and Ronan is here to talk about tyres.
