The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

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00:00 Jimmi & Nic’s next big challenge

07:25 New Colnago bike unveiled

12:30 Colnago’s merch is ridiculous 

20:37 Did we just uncover a leaked Shimano groupset??

25:56 Shimano partner with team UAE, officially

28:33 Rohan Dennis pleads guilty over death of wife + pro cycling round-up

30:34 Racing chiefs say po cycling needs to be slowed down to be safer

35:54 Unpopular Opinion: Gravel is MTB for roadies who can’t ‘lower themselves’ to level of MTBers

40:47 Unpopular Opinion: Gravel bikes aren’t stupid, it’s the name that’s stupid

45:32 Unpopular Opinion: Cyclocross shouldn’t exist

46:32 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!

46:42 Secret Santa Fluff Up

47:53 ‘Help! Why did my wheels seize up in winter?’

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Colnago bike pics: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/uglier-bianchi-oltre-leaked-colnago-aero-bike-splits-opinion-311521

Astana X-Labs bike pics: 

https://road.cc/content/tech-news/tech-week-mark-cavendish-astana-chinese-bikes-311465

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Check out the vlog where Jimmi stuffs his tyre with grass here: https://youtu.be/vCV-BROYuk0?si=Qt4Ko4cfsctsakjp

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Thanks so much to Ned for giving up his time to speak to us. Check out more from him here: https://www.nedboulting.com/live

You can take a look at that footage from the 1923 race here: 

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00:00 Harry Mac wins National Hill Climb Champs on £1900 second-hand bike

10:55 Thank you!

11:18 Rapha loses £21million and admits it’s losing customers

21:08 Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis has a powerful impact

23:23 5 things Mechanic Nic does to get his bike winter ready

34:25 Extra winter hacks

39:04 Overrated/Underrated: progressive geometry on gravel bikes

42:05 Overrated/Underrated: hydrophobic frame coatings

44:18 Overrated/Underrated: expensive helmets

48:13 Bike brand that ships its bikes in TV boxes

49:20 Best pedal system for road and gravel

53:35 Is it important that your bike looks good?

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00:00 He cycled 19,000km across Africa

08:35 Pro team glued fake UCI stickers to race bikes

16:04 Help us get more free bikes to people who need them!

18:42 19,000km across Africa: planning the route

23:32 Other things to consider on a ride of this scale…

25:54 How to deal with fears and nerves

26:26 The Route

30:05 Average daily mileage

31:57 Wildfires and rockslides

35:33 Best places to ride in Africa

38:15 “I destroyed 6 rims”

49:00 Riding solo vs with friends

54:43 One piece of advice if you’re doing a big trip like this…

55:51”Be a doer, not a watcher” 

57:50 The Costs

01:00:08 Working out a budget

01:00:52 Wild camping vs wildlife

01:04:32 How do you fund a trip like this?

01:09:23 Training Prep

01:12:41 The Bike

01:18:50 No data, no worries

01:24:03 The Groupset and spares hacks

01:26:01 Bags and kit lists

01:29:26 His bike weighed how much?!

01:32:08 MVP kit

01:35:29 Setup things Jake would do differently

01:37:29 Improving your mechanic skills

01:39:11 Setting goals and keeping motivation

01:40:14 Overcoming wanting to give up

01:41:52 Busting stereotypes of riding in Africa

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The women’s race is called @la.reine.strictly.female if you want to see the images we’re talking about.

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Take a look at Mapdec's video response after getting banned by Shimano here

And here's a link to the Amazon shirt bag.

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00:00 Comic Sans controversy

02:00 Real news or fake news? (QUIZ)

03:42 Giant’s latest acquisition

06:11 You can only buy this pulley cage if your bike is good enough?

10:45 Halfords range expanding?

13:43 We NEED to talk about transport poverty…

17:44 Help us get more bikes to people who need them most! (link below)

18:47 Halfords needs to fix its bad rep, and fast

24:15 Are ‘Strava Mules’ a real thing?

27:36 Another pro banned for EPO?

31:08 Are cheaper helmets safer than more expensive ones?

32:44 Wout Van Aert’s deal of a lifetime…

34:04 Will Pogacar win the Road Race World Champs?

36:56 The scores…

37:36 We forgot to turn the audio on (FUOTW)

40:10 Overrated/Underrated: Sportives

45:39 Overrated/Underrated: Winter shoes over shoe covers

48:00 Overrated/Underrated: Rocker plates

51:23 Overrated/Underrated: Neck gaiters

52:15 Overrated/Underrated: Biscoff

53:50 ‘A bike crash saved my life’

55:34 Bike mounts for cars, y’all

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Francis’ Redhook crash: https://youtu.be/46xjEkOKs5I?si=k6Ui9v4n9U17aqqP

Lawrence misses the ferry: https://youtu.be/Y9V-lxeMnkM?si=Zc12SfmDwYcvBI3y

Alex Dowsett pushes Lawrence off his bike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luZT-tqouqw

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00:00 Freewheel running + Mick Hucknell nightmares

03:20 Shimano’s latest groupset leaks online

12:51 Former EF Education rider joins OnlyFans after drugs arrest

18:56 WTF is going on at Ineos Grenadiers?

24:24 Clarity on Classified/TRP (FUOTW)

27:42 Overrated/Underrated: SPD sandals

30:58 Overrated/Underrated: Titanium mech hangers

32:23 Overrated/Underrated: bleeding brakes regularly

33:50 Overrated/Underrated: mid/post ride soda

37:03 ‘Am I an idiot for building my own bike from scratch?’

47:31 SICK custom bike build

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Here's the episode breakdown (FYI, sometimes the adverts throw off the timing slightly)

00:00 We’re back + sad news

05:33 Shimano electric gear hacking?!

11:55 Specialized called out for not paying it’s factory workers

19:14 Overrated/Underrated: The Olympic road races

21:56 Overrated/Underrated: Riding no handed

23:35 Overrated/Underrated: The Alien franchise

26:45 Overrated/Underrated: Treadmills

28:55 Jimmi’s coffee crime scene (FUOTW)

30:27 GCN introduces ‘CRAZY’ new charges for videos

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FYI! we're taking a little season break and will be back with our regluar, weekly Wild Ones Podcast from late August. Catch you then!

Highlights and discussion from Stage 21 of the Tour de France 2024.

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00:00 Tadej Pogačar claims his 3rd Yellow Jersey 🎉

03:00 Pog’s win ration is WILD

04:06 Cavendish and Bardet ride their last EVER Tour stage

05:29 Pogačar hits back at claims he’s 'greedy' in his hunt for stages

07:00 UAE boss gives an update on Pogačar’s Vuelta prospects

09:39 Biniam Girmay’s Green Jersey victory will shape the future of cycling

11:50 Could sprint stages change in future Tours?

15:25 Richard Carapaz named most combative rider

16:35 Carapaz’ new KOM bike

17:17 Bini drops the F-bomb (fluff up 1)

17:45 Matteo Jorgenson slips out on TT course (fluff up 2)

18:07 Soudal team car crashes into forest (fluff up 3)

18:47 The Wild Ones Host Fantasy League winner is…

21:09 FYI! We’re taking a little break - see you soon!

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2024.

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00:00 Today’s stage round-up

03:11 Pogačar’s winning streak branded ‘disrespectful’

09:13 Sticky bottle beef

12:36 Visma cut off race radio access & do race radios ruin racing?

19:55 when wheels collide (fluff up)

20:41 The final TT! Stage preview

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2024.

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00:00 Pogačar attacks… again!

07:40 Vingegaard’s emotional finish 

11:42 Carapaz takes the polkadot jersey

13:33 Did a UAE insider leak Pog’s plans?

20:35 Magnus Cort thinks he knows why Vingegaard is losing time…

22:45 Tomorrow’s stage preview and winner predictions

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2024.

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00:00 Today's stage round up

02:00 Pogačar's power numbers & carbon monoxide device comments

08:24 Overrated/Underrated: the KOM jersey

10:19 Overrated/Underrated: the white jersey

11:02 Overrated/Underrated: green jersey's new colour

12:07 Overrated/Underrated: the first 4 hours of every stage

13:03 Overrated/Underrated: sprint stages

14:19 Overrated/Underrated: race radios

15:33 Overrated/Underrated: Jasper Phillipsen without Van De Poel 

16:06 Overrated/Underrated: Paris sprint finish stage

16:40 Overrated/Underrated: holding the yellow jersey at the start of the tour

17:38 Overrated/Underrated: 165mm cranks

20:08 A near miss... (Fluff Up Of The Day)

20:59 Tomorrow's stage is BRUTAL & altitude effects

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2024.

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2024.

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 15 of the Tour de France 2024 and the final day of the Giro d'Italia Women.

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00:00 The greatest rivalry of all time…

04:21 Jonas turns the screw on Remco

06:11 The current GC standings

06:50 Roglič’s team turns up… a little too late

07:24 Temperature sensors

08:55 The covid saga continues

09:46 Biniam Girmay made a silly mistake today…

11:03 Cops arrest man who targeted Pogačar and Jonas in the mountains

12:09 Pogačar gets shoe thrown under his wheel

13:32 The HARDEST man in the peloton

15:02 Elisa Longo Borghini wins the women’s Giro

17:21 Stage 16 preview - more sprinting is coming

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 14 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia Women.

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Soz for the long one, here’s some timestamps (FYI sometimes the adverts throw the timings off slightly)

00:00 Pogačar came 9th in the sprint?!

04:51 Why was Adam Yates in the break?

08:26 A nasty crash and ‘dangerous’ lead-outs?

12:54 Was Cavendish’s relegation fair?

19:42 Is the ‘dangerous riding’ rule ruining sprints?

25:29 The end of the road for Roglič

26:48 Was Mystic Bella trying to warn us?

27:30 UAE’s Juan Ayuso out with covid

28:25 Will Jonas or Pog attack tomorrow?

34:02 Women’s Giro: Liane Lippert wins the sprint

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Check out Chris's FUGLY T-Shirt and on the video version of the podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyBWpfAggsFPDc5A7l_eWA

It's a long one today, so here's some time stamps (FYI sometimes the adverts throw them off slightly, depending on what platform you're listening on)

00:00 Girmay is soooo in control

02:55 WTF was up with Cavendish’s sprint line?

04:40 Fabio Jakobsen out

05:03 Pogačar crashes

05:36 Fears over Roglič’s collarbone after crash in final 15km

06:48 The current GC standings

08:48 Multiple riders out with illness

12:55 TotalEnergies loses £140,000 worth of bikes and tools

14:45 Was the ruling on Roglič’s crash unfair?

17:11 We want a new jersey competition: The Hawaiian Jersey

18:55 Are we all underestimating Pogačar?

25:48 Bella is terrified of Chris’ FUGLY T-shirt

27:41 Tomorrow’s TdF stage preview

29:14 Women’s Giro: Kopecky BOSSED it

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 11 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia Women.

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 10 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 2&3 of the Giro d'Italia Women.

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Highlights and discussion from Stage 9 of the Tour de France 2024 and Stage 1 of the Giro d'Italia Women.

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 8 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 7 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 6 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 5 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 4 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 3 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024

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Highlights and discuss from Stage 1 of the Tour de France 2024

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Here’s the episode breakdown (the timings may be a bit off due to advert placement on some platforms!)

00:00 Our top secret trip for the launch of new bike

15:49 This cycling brand’s new streetwear range is… unexpected

19:27 Wild Ones merch is back!

20:28 He just got a knighthood…

21:15 MyWhoosh is coming for Zwift, are they in trouble?

24:08 Zwift now does a smart bike

31:29 Celebrity’s massive bike crash

32:38 Big drama at the Tour of Britain

33:39 Pro cyclist demands apology after Tour of Slovenia disqualification

35:38 Job cuts and closures at GCN

39:14 UCI ‘copying football’ with latest rule change

44:07 Overrated/Underrated: The UCI

45:53 Overrated/Underrated: Wearing matching brand cycling kit

46:30 Overrated/Underrated: Coaching for everyday riding

49:16 Overrated/Underrated: Centre Parcs

52:12 Jimmi’s wine got confiscated by security (FUOTW)

56:17 A BIG sportive error

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This week we're throwing it over to you, the listeners, to answer your burning questions in our latest Listeners' Takeover Special.

Here’s the episode breakdown (FYI, sometime the adverts throw off the timings, but hopefully you get the gist)

00:00 Francis’ rim brake Scott road bike

03:29  Francis’ Triban gravel commuter

04:52 Francis Scott Addict gravel bike

06:04  Francis ‘ornamental’ baby blue Willier

06:46  Francis e-cargo bike

07:30 Emily's Canyon Ultimate

09:37 Emily’s Cannondale Topstone

11:45 Jimmi’s bright pink Time Alp D’Huez

12:11 Jimmi’s hand illustrated one-of-a-kind road bike

12:49 Jimmi’s custom steel off-roader

13:38 Jimmi’s custom steel race bike

14:17 Jimmi’s ‘flame paint’ Time ADHX 

14:55 How do you keep sweat out of your eyes?

16:57 How different is Tiagra and 105 really?

20:43 Is it a good idea changing forks to get more tire clearance?

26:00 Tips for riding in a group

31:11 Is SRAM & Shimano cross compatible?

33:43 Are expensive cycling shoes really better?

36:25 Bike crash - who was in the wrong?

39:38 Overrated/Underrated: tan wall tires

41:11 Overrated/Underrated: building a bike from parts

43:49 Overrated/Underrated: hybrid bikes

46:13 Overrated/Underrated: cargo bib shorts 

48:09 Overrated/Underrated: latex tubes

48:21 Overrated/Underrated: deep section rims

49:45 Overrated/Underrated: Bromptons

51:30 Overrated/Underrated: big graphics on frames and wheels

52:25 Overrated/Underrated: renovating your house

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This week we're testing out some new jingles for the podcast, we're also chatting about Pogacar getting flagged on Strava – and how the app is going to start using AI to catch cheats. We also talk about the new series of Netflix's Tour de France Unchained... and how we're going to be in it. Plus we uncover a fake Assos clothing website which scammed one listener out of 100euros, and talk about how to avoid getting caught in the same trap. Plus more fun stuff!

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This week we’re chatting new SRAM Red, 13-speed Di2, Zwift raising its prices, and Mark Cavendish’s new record and Strava Segments could soon be banned in some places.

Here’s the full breakdown (FYI, sometimes advert knock the timings off slightly, depending on where you’re listening)

00:00 Ice baths & heated seats

01:19 New SRAM Red is here

05:06 Giro’s 99% off sale & pricing errors (follow-up)

07:25 13-Speed Fully Wireless Di2?!

13:55 Zwift are raising their prices

22:53 Mark Cavendish is officially the GOAT

25:31 Is Pogacar’s dominance making pro racing dull?

30:13 You can now watch live British racing

31:27 Strava Segments could soon be banned in some places

46:48 Overrated/Underrated: ¾ bibs

50:45 Overrated/Underrated: super reflective winter wear

52:37 Overrated/Underrated: colour-coordinated details on bikes

54:02 Jimmi got blocked by a pro cyclist?! (FUOTW)

55:59 Francis sounds like a Mexican narco?

57:16 Insects on bike rides… our horror stories

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Francis is back and this week we’re chatting AI, those beef stew energy gels, a GIro pricing mistake that accidentally gives shoppers 99% off, new SRAM red and more.

Here’s the full breakdown (FYI, sometimes advert knock the timings off slightly, depending on where you’re listening)

00:00 Our first fluff up

01:13 Emily made AI versions of Jimmi, Francis and Nic

06:18 Cade Media Spanish channel

09:52 Beef Stew energy gels DO exist!

12:57 Giro‘pricing error’ accidentally gives shoppers 99% off shoes

18:08 Elitewheel’s “rip off” hub and knock on effects for GCN

25:01 New SRAM Red groupset spotted at the Giro d’Italia

29:19 Overrated/Underrated: Massive cycling glasses

32:02 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling in the southern hemisphere

34:29 Overrated/Underrated: Chocolate bars as ride snacks

35:28 Overrated/Underrated: Beards

37:18 Overrated/Underrated: Hot chips

39:00 We got scammed out of £350 (FUOTW)

41:22 Bank-robbing cyclists

44:33 Gravel bike vs MTB

49:20 Your funny town signs!

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Thanks to Will for joining us! Check out his website for more info: www.willgirling.com

Here’s the episode breakdown (sorry if the timings don't quite match up, sometimes the adverts mess up timings depending on what platform you're listening on):

00:00 EF’s head nutritionist is on the pod!

03:54 Stages fires entire workforce, ceases all operations

08:12 Rapha lay-offs

09:34 Colnago are cashing in on the Pogacar effect

11:30 Why eating isn’t cheating 

12:49 Fasted training can make you more prone to illness

17:51 Sugar is not the enemy + understanding insulin resistance

20:36 Are some sugars better than others?

21:44 Want to eat sugary treats? Do it after exercise!

22:25 How much food you should eat while riding

23:26 Skinner doesn’t equal faster

28:13 You don’t need expensive sports nutrition

32:36 Cramping and the big salt myth

37:12 The link between salt & digestion issues while riding

37:57 The ‘best diet for weight loss’ isn’t what you think

49:20 Food knowledge is the key to a healthy diet

51:46 Everything a world tour pro eats in a day

58:12 Will’s strategy for the EF team

59:47 Are pro riders allowed to drink alcohol?

01:00:19 Will a few glasses of wine ‘ruin’ my training?

01:02:11 Caffeine chewing gum?!

01:03:19 Do THIS to stop sugar damaging your teeth 

01:04:51 Gels and bars vs candy and sweets

01:06:34 Don’t like sugary snacks? Try this

01:07:58 ‘Help! Why am I bonking on rides?’

01:15:34 Will’s favourite meal of all time

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Thanks to Mike for coming on the show, you can check out his channel here

Here's a breakdown of the episode - sorry if the time stamps aren't quite right, sometimes the adverts screw up the timings and we can't fix it :( but hopefully you get the gist

00:00 Meet Britain’s ‘most hated cyclist’ who’s reported 1700+ drivers

07:55 ‘More hated than Hitler’

10:08 Why does Mikey upset people so much?

13:23 Should we be snitching on bad drivers?

16:53 Is reporting drivers safer or more dangerous for cyclists?

19:48 Shimano crank snaps 5 months after passing inspection

29:27 Shimano working on a fully wireless groupset?

35:18 How did Mikey get started?

36:43 Why does he do it?

38:18 How does he deal with hate & abuse?

40:57 Mikey’s WILDEST encounters

45:23 Is Mikey too confrontational?

46:16 Violence and online threats

47:25 Mikey’s camera setup

49:26 ‘The fame is horrible, I don’t want it’

50:19 Does Mikey give cyclists a bad name?

55:32 What do the police think of Mikey’s antics?

58:50 What it will take for Mikey to STOP reporting

01:01:36 Why doesn’t Mikey report bad cyclists?

01:03:30 Do people he catches change their attitudes?

01:04:32 What can help ease tension between drivers and cyclists?

01:06:19 What has improved since Mikey began filming

01:09:13 Recording and submitting close passes

01:11:40 The biggest problem in cycling right now

01:13:34 Does Mikey ‘go about things the wrong way’?

01:18:25 Are the trolls here yet?

01:18:45 The elephant in the room (FUOTW)

01:19:41 Send us your questions for EF nutritionist Will

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Watch the MVDP cap thrower video here!

And here’s an interesting article about match fixing at Belgian kermesses.

Watch the audio version of this podcast, or check out our other videos here.

Here’s the full episode breakdown (sorry if the time stamps are a little out. The adverts throw it off sometimes, but hopefully you get the gist)

00:00 Weird town names

03:04 The dumbest move a pro cyclist can make…

06:07 Is Pidcock a sore loser?

07:40 Jimmi busted a speeding driver with his bike cam!

10:35 The Paris-Roubaix cap thrower & potential match fixing in cycling

16:21 Stop stealing cobbles!

17:47 Jimmi’s getting a World Champs jersey

22:37 Overrated/Underrated: Black finishing kits

27:16 Overrated/Underrated: Thermal bib shorts

28:41 Overrated/Underrated: Cliff bars for cycling

30:20 Overrated/Underrated: Adidas Velosambas

33:38 Francis’ meeting mess up (FUOTW)

34:40 Protective tape to stop frame bags rubbing

35:20 Our European bike holiday recommendations

42:24 Are bike ‘laser lanes’ the key to safe car passing?

47:24 Is Lanterne Rouge really banned from the bookies? Here’s the answer!

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This week the gang's back together as Francis returns from Malaysia. We play an April Fool's based news quiz, plus find out why people are hating on Rapha’s latest jersey release. Also in the news, sticky bottles at Paris-Roubaix and are Vingegaard & Evenepoel out of the Tour de France? We'll also be rating cable actuated hydraulic disc brakes, the spring classics, the gym and Aaron Taylor Johnson as James Bond. Lastly, we'll be discussing essential handling skills every roadie should know.

Enjoy! And 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.uk Thanks and see you next time.

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Welcome to our special Listener's Takeover edition of the Wild Ones Podcast. This week we're joined by mechanic Nic, and cycling coach, racer and mechanic James to answer your questions.

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This week we're joined by mechanic, bike racer and coach James Jobber, and we're chatting about the latest piece of aero tech to hit the pro peloton and asking whether it will be (and should be) the next big thing in cycling. Plus, Zipp has finally made a full statement on their hookless wheels at the centre of the Lotto Dstny controversy. And James gives us his tips for making big gains in your cycling – and it's got nothing to do with numbers.

Plus we're play more Overrated/Underrated, Emily has a confession and we answer your questions.

Thanks to coach James for joining us this week. You can get in touch with him at www.upshiftvelo.co.uk

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This week we're back with bike mechanic Nic chatting about Lance Armstrong's latest controversial comments on the current era of pros plus whether doping is rife at amateur level. We also check in on the latest news from the bike industry sales crisis and debate whether Mark Cavendish can still make his Tour de France record dreams after a bad run or form. Plus there's more Overrated/Underrated and your questions on getting friends and family into cyclnig and how to choose the right gears for a hilly event.

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.uk

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In this special extended episode of The Wild Ones Podcast we're joined by paracyclist Dan Richards, who lost his right arm and shoulder in a motorbike accident at age 23... and says it's the best thing that ever happened to him. His powerful story – from a young soldier to rebuilding his life from rock bottom – provides lessons in resilience and determination that we can all learn from, and we're so grateful to Dan for sharing it with us.

You can follow Dan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theonearmedwonder/?hl=en

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.uk

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Welcome back to another episode! This week, we chat about Pogačar’s riding position and MORE hookless tire explosions at the Strade Binache. Plus we roast the worst helmet of all time and discuss the news that Wiggle has been sold for less than £10million. We also play a game of cycling 'Would You Rather', Overrated/Underrated and discuss DNFing.

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This week we're joined by ultra-endurance cyclist Chris Hall as we chat about the latest controversy surrounding hookless wheels and the calls for them to be banned from the pro peloton. We also discuss a bizarre story of a pro team's "attempted fraud" (the UCI's words, not ours), which saw them suspended from racing after they dressed a mechanic as a rider to try and sign on for a race. Plus we talk to Chris about his journey from a corporate day job to becoming an adventure cyclist.

You can watch the video version of our podcast here: https://youtu.be/DYLlI8xNX64

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Welcome back to another episode. This week we’ve got an update on what’s going on with Scott and some of our other sponsors this year, we’re also chatting about Shimano’s latest financial report, and discussing some unpopular road cycling opinions from the internet. 

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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.

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mind.org.uk

Movember.com

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USA: www.nami.org

Check out SRAM’s lever check video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2zyJQOhg6l/?hl=en

We’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.

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We’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?’

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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.

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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.

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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 Scotland

00:54 Wiggle owed Harribo £20,000?!

02:31 Nic’s ultimate ‘winter bike’ recommendations

06:31 What frame material is best for winter?

09:41 Choosing the right frame

12:01 Groupsets for winter riding

14:42 Our winter wheel choices

16:25 Our winter tyre choices

19:54 Do mudguards destroy your components?

25:03 The problem with tubeless

27:27 How to maintain your bike over winter

28:48 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, Speedplay

47:27 Schwalbe Marathon Plus, Panaracer Gravel King or Continental Gatorskins?

48:39 Overrated or Underrated: Rollers

51:07 Overrated or Underrated: Dropper posts on gravel bikes

52:49 Overrated or Underrated: Bike bells

54:16 Emily ruined our best podcast intro yet… (FUOTW)

55:53 Listener’s takeover: Bike muggings

56:45 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.uk

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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 antics

00:30 People are angry with GCN

14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest

15:56 The rise of bike-jackings

25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery

34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists

38:05 We need to educate drivers!

40:43 The problem with e-bikes

41:05 The cycling industry needs a shake-up

41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed

44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels

49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off

52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags

53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes

54:21 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.uk

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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-mug

You 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 answers

14:50 The tie break question…

16:48 A sad update from Francis

20:50 Help us raise some money for charity

24:41 Our cycling New Year’s resolutions

30:45 Secret Santa reveal: Jimmi wrote a song for Emily

33:28 Secret Santa reveal: Emily got a special message for Francis

39:47 Secret Santa reveal: Francis bought Jimmi the most INSANE gift!

43:15 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling tatt

44:35 Overrated/Underrated: Festive 500

45:57 Overrated/Underrated: Home Alone

48:54 Overrated/Underrated: Die Hard

49:58 Overrated/Underrated: Fairytale Of New York

51:36 Overrated/Underrated: All I Want For Xmas Is You

52:10 Fluff Up Of The Year

53:26 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.uk

Thanks and see you in 2024!

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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 ride

18:09 Mark Cavendish’s bike is for sale & fans are angry

22:31 Jimmi & Emily sold Attacus

25:53 The cycling gear we asked for for Christmas

33:13: Trouble at Canyon + Overrated/Underrated

35:19 Overrated/Underrated: Fixed gear bikes

37:27 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling holiday packages

41:29 Overrated/Underrated: Photochromatic lenses

42:34 Overrated/Underrated: Flat pedals

46:05 Overrated/Underrated: Classic electric guitars

47:13 Jimmi fell into a wind tunnel (FUOTW)

50:40 WEIRD dream about Jimmi & Francis

52:17 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.uk

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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 Contract

10:03 Pronouncing Unfamiliar Names On Live TV

11:40 How Perry Got His Big Break In Cycling

13:57 Bradley Wiggins Says He Doesn’t Ride A Bike Anymore

17:13 Can You Stay Passionate About Your Hobby When It’s Your Job?

19:59 Halfords’ Embarrassing Bike Display

24:18 Most Memorable Cycling Moments Of All Time…

25:16 Mark Cavendish Breaks Collarbone at TdF 2014

26:46 Geraint Thomas Wins Paris-Nice 2016

27:46 Geraint Wins Stage One Of Tdf 2017

28:31 Geraint Becomes First Welsh TdF Winner 2018

29:32 Crying On Live TV…

32:29 Wout Van Aert At The 2012 TdF

34:39 2022 Paris Roubaix 

35:15 Lizzie Deignan Wins First Ever Paris Roubaix Femmes

36:41 Our Thoughts On Cobbles

37:48 Overrated/Underrated: Carbon Forks On Alloy Bikes

39:31 Overrated/Underrated: Bike Computers

43:37 Overrated/Underrated: Washing Your Bike After Every Ride

44:58 Overrated/Underrated: Group Rides

46:14 Overrated/Underrated: Being A Rockstar

49:48 Fluff Up Of The Week: Perry’s On-Stage Nightmare

52:52 Does Big Saddle To Drop Ratio Look ‘Cool’?

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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 training

04:41 Fitness in your late 30s vs your 20s

08:40 Would you pay £3,100 for a 105 alloy bike?

18:10 The danger of comparison in training

22:37 Is training like a pro a good idea? | The Big Question

28:00 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 mindsets

43:43 Overrated/Underrated: branded sports nutrition

45:35 Overrated/Underrated: power meters

48:01 At what age do most people get a coach?

49:25 Pete reveals what it was like coaching Francis

51:18 Overrated/Underrated: New Year’s fitness resolutions

51:47 Overrated/Underrated: Riding In Snow

54:22 Fluff Up Of The Week

55:28 (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 deets

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Decathlon 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 Contract

07:03 We Helped Uncover Russian Cheats At UCI World Qualifiers

21:22 Secret Santa

24:24 This Bike Is Jimmi’s NIGHTMARE…

29:24 Francis’s Nightmare Build

32:23 Overrated/Underrated: Inner Tubes

32:49 Overrated/Underrated: Direct Drive Turbo Trainers

35:08 Overrated/Underrated: Daytime Running Bike Lights

36:35 Overrated/Underrated: Rim Brake Carbon Wheels

38:44 Overrated/Underrated: American Biscuits

39:42 Overrated/Underrated: Fahrenheit

39:52 Overrated/Underrated: Mile Century

41:14 Overrated/Underrated: Pumpkin Pie

43:24 Fluff Up Of The Week

46:11 Can You Do Cyclocross On A Gravel Bike?

49:16 Send Us Your Questions About Training!

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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-shirt

00:51 The Weirdest Doping News Yet…

05:45 Chris Froome’s Team Boss Hits Back At Bike Error Claims

14:49 Goodbye GCN+

19:30 Should There Be Harsher Penalties For Cars Breaking The Speed Limit?

33:22 Overrated/Underrated: Internal Cable Routing

34:30 Overrated/Underrated: Graphene

35:35 Overrated/Underrated: Oakley Sunglasses

36:26 Overrated/Underrated: Hub Gears

38:44 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 Kids

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Welcome back to another episode of The Wild Ones! This week we chat about a very rude-looking saddle, a crisis facing Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas’ candid admission about how he spends his off season. We also make some funny cycling predictions, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listeners’ question about sportives.

Here’s the full rundown: 

00:00 Francis’ training struggles

01:22 WTF is this saddle!?

05:47 Bradley Wiggins in crisis

12:56 Geraint Thomas’ boozy off-season antics

17:46 Our outrageous cycling predictions

28:20 Overrated/Underrated: Endurance bikes

30:16 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling in cold weather

34:36 Overrated/Underrated: Waking up early

38:56 Overrated/Underrated: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond

41:58 Overrated/Underrated: Bone conducting headphones

43:27 Fluff Up Of The Week

45:41 How to prepare for your first sportive

If you’re interested in what the weird saddle looks like, you can find pictures here (this is not an ad, just for the curious…): https://www.saddlespur.com/

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This week we chat about Chris Froome’s embarrassing bike fit revelations, Rapha’s £12million loss, our greatest rides ever, play more overrated/underrated and attempt to answer a challenging music dilemma set by a listener.

Here’s the full rundown:

00:00 A £20,000 E-bike?!

03:17 3D Printed Bikes Are Coming

06:05 Jimmi Has A New Best Fwend

07:37 Chris Froome’s Embarrassing Bike Error

15:56 Rapha’s £12million Loss

17:38 Has The Rapha Brand Diminished?

24:55 Our Best Rides Ever: London

26:20 Our Best Rides Ever: Death Valley

29:39 Our Best Rides Ever: Pennines

31:25 Our Best Rides Ever: Vietnam

33:54 Our Worst Rides Ever: Spain

35:41 Our Best Rides Ever: Australia

37:06 Overrated or Underrated: Foam Rollers

40:09 Overrated or Underrated: Cycling Mitts

43:09 Overrated or Underrated: Alp d’Huez

43:55 Overrated or Underrated: Cars

46:01 Overrated or Underrated: Podcasts

49:26 Fluff Up Of The Week

50:28 You Can Only Listen To One Song From Now On… What Is It?

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Our debrief from the National Hill Climb Champs, turmoil at Islabikes and British Cycling, could e-bikes save the bike industry and has bike tech gone too far? Here’s the full rundown of this week’s episode:

00:00 Jimmi’s unfulfilled potential

02:32 ‘A dark day for cycling’

08:43 Sorry Nic!

13:08 Bike industry crisis claims more victims

19:37 Cycling insurance just got a HUGE boost

22:16 Do you insure your bikes?

24:56 The problem with e-bikes

26:51 More tech or cheaper bikes? The Big Question

42:14 Overrated or Underrated: Cycling caps

44:42 Overrated or Underrated: Heart rate monitors

48:03 Overrated or Underrated: 12 speed

48:59 Overrated or Underrated: Expensive watches

53:39 Overrated or Underrated: Tattoos

55:56 Fluff Up Of The Week

56:51 Help! Should I upgrade to disc brakes?

Watch us weigh bikes at the national hill climb championship here: https://youtu.be/O_IdcYmuZWs?si=Dh0HYtADG0aAjGN4 

Watch Remi’s Tour de France prank: https://youtu.be/wOur8qXvpnk?si=zBtZ0NSiWS-Rt2Vc 

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This week we chat hill climb bikes, the latest update on the Shimano Hollowtech recall, rumours of Jumbo-Visma’s new name, and the bike stuff we’ve wasted the most money on. Here’s the full rundown:

00:00 People Are Angry At Us

01:32 Champion Hill Climber Changes To Disc Brakes

09:02 Shimano Facing Lawsuit Over Crank Recall

19:40 Jumbo-Visma’s Rumoured New Name

23:45 The Bike Products We’ve Wasted Most Money On!

37:30 Overrated or Underrated: Cyclocross

40:31 Overrated or Underrated: Triathlon

42:58 Overrated or Underrated: Parkrun

46:34 Shimano GRX vs SRAM Rival Mullet

You can check out Ed Laverack’s YouTube channel here:

And watch Francis and Jimmi tackle The Struggle hill climb during their trip to the Lake District here: 

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Francis is back, and this week we’re chatting about Mark Cavendish’s new hopes for a record-breaking Tour, UCI controversy at the Gravel World Championships and expensive but cool bike stuff that we love. Plus we play more overrated or underrated, and answer your questions.

If you’d like to support Free Bikes 4 Kids, you can do that here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-mike-puffajones?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Also check out Francis’ Zwift Double Everest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV17fgB-bkQ

And his BMX Everest here:

https://youtu.be/3EsyyvfzU7U?si=hHDQNVePUW05n9rH

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Francis is away this week, so Jimmi is joined by pro bike mechanic Nic Vieri to give his expert opinion on the Shimano recall, light gravel bikes and overrated cycling products.

Here's the official full list of crank model codes being recalled by Shimano:

https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/11-speed-hollowtech-ii-crankset-recall-notice.html

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We're back this week with a special episode dedicated to one of our most unexpected and jaw-dropping videos – the time We Scammed A Scammer.

If you haven't seen it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/6jKTEAhJxao?si=0VteDrLW-ftR8C8P

This week we take a deep dive into what went into making the video, address your conspiracy theories, reveal some new information about the scammer and finish up with some Overrated or Underrated and Listeners' Takeover.

Here's the full rundown: 

00:00 How We Scammed A Scammer 

05:17 'Being Impersonated Is Weird' 

07:24 Police Update 

08:33 Our Theories On The Scammer's Identity

12:10 A £1,5000,000 House?!

17:11 Your Theories: Chat GPT

21:57 Your Theories: Harry Mac Is The Scammer

23:45 Your Theories: SJ Is The Scammer

26:07 Your Theories: It Was All A Marketing Stunt

27:06 Sneaky Scammer Tactics

33:34 Making The Video

36:50 Creating The Phone Jacker Character

37:53 Prank Ideas We Didn't Do

41:19 Overrated or Underrated: Giant Bikes

46:48 Overrated or Underrated: Bike Racing

49:21 Tips For Travelling With Your Bike (Listeners’ Takeover)

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The guys reveal some cool new tyre tech developed with NASA that could mark the end of puncture problems for good. Plus they discuss motor doping accusations in the pro peloton, denim bib shorts, how to keep your training consistent over winter, Lachlan Morton and more.

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It’s episode 14 and it’s a meaty one this week! Jake Paul is now a cyclist and Francis wants to race him (and box him), but who would win? Plus we chat about other secret celebrity cyclists, Zwift's becoming the new mario kart, more speed limit controv and cyclist dating dilemmas.

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We’re back! And this week the lads are chatting about the new Shimano 105, Wahoo’s beef with Zwift, their close encounter with a gang of moped-driving youths, and ask the Big Question: should cyclists stick to speed limits on roads? Plus they play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listener's question on cycling glasses.

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We're back to chat about the weird first week at the Vuelta, the new speculation about SRAM’s new Red AXS groupset, the £150 base layer that's peak 'aero gains', a dude who wrecked £2million worth of supercars to save a bunch of cyclists plus we rate Rapha, Cannondale and wind tunnel testing before finally answer your questions on bike budgets and gearing.

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The lads discuss the concerning problems with hookless wheels and tires, plus they chat about the man dubbed Britain's ‘Most Hated Cyclist’, the real reason team Ineos' are riding those weird wavey wheels and Zwift’s new competition. Plus they play more Overrated and Underrated, and answer your questions.

You can watch Francis’ video with Cycling Mikey here: https://youtu.be/TVcW0pqSaC8

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This week we bring you one of our most requested episodes – the lads discuss their backgrounds in cycling and how they found themselves managing a media business. This is a slightly longer episode than usual, so make yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the full ep, or break it up into smaller listening bites to fill your downtime over the next week or two.

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It’s that time of year when the big bike brands start to release their new bikes for the year and this week the lads chat about the hype around the Specialized Tarmac SL8. Plus they take a look at Peter Sagan’s new themed hotel, create their own dream hotel, discuss bike packing tips for beginners and answer your questions about e-bikes and how to prep for a 100km ride.

If you'd like to check out Sagan's new hotel yourself, you can do here (NOT sponsored! We just found it interesting!) https://www.instagram.com/sp.resort/?hl=en

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Welcome to another episode of The Wild Ones podcast. This week, the lads reveal the secret new marginal gains ‘hack’ the pros are testing. Plus they discuss Alex Baudin’s drug test disqualification, cycling burnout, winter bike setups and honour two GOATS of the cycling world in another round of overrated or underrated.

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This week, the lads discuss the controversy and doping accusations in the wake of Jonas Vingegaard's spectacular Tour de France victory and THAT time trial, and ask should pro cycling be doing more to reassure fans that the sport is clean? Plus SRAM release patent plans for a new voice-activated gear shifting system – so is this the future of cycling? We’re also playing more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions about cycling clubs.

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This week, we chat about our brand new YouTube series and whirlwind trip around the UK, discuss the curious case of the cracked S-Works that was spotted at the Tour and then vanished from social media, Cav's potential career plans and play more Overrated and Underrated.

Sorry if the audio sounds a bit odd in places, this one was filmed in a hotel room and we've had to heavily edit the audio to get better sound quality, but it seems to have cut out Jimmi's mic in places. We're all off on holiday next week, but will be back for regular Thursday morning uploads on our return.

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The BIG problem with carbon braking surface, a big mess up from DHB and a silly Tour de France quiz are all up for discussion this week in episode 5. Plus Francis and Jimmi ponder what advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions.

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The lads chat viewer conspiracy theories, the state of entry level bikes in 2023, reveal their dream bike collections, play another round of Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions in the latest instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast.

Francis and Jimmi’s USA jersey is available to pre-order until Monday 3rd of July. You can get it here: www.attacus.cc

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Francis’ Gravel & Gin Adventures

00:37 Francis & Jimmi Made a Jersey!

01:52 The SRAM Conspiracy

07:29 We Were Wrong About ‘Cheap’ Bikes

14:00 Best Value Entry Level Bikes

17:48 Buying A New Bike? Consider These Things

21:50 Is It Cheaper To Buy Second Hand?

24:18 Our Dream Bike Collections!

33:34 Bikes Of The Future Need These Features!

40:06 FLUFF Up Of The Week

42:16 Chain Wax Controversy

44:26 Overrated or Underrated: Bikefits

48:05 Overrated or Underrated: AliExpress Groupsets

50:06 Overrated or Underrated: Aluminium Bikes

54:36 Overrated or Underrated: DuraAce

55:56 Overrated or Underrated: Carbon Bikes

57:47 Overrated or Underrated: Zwift

01:00:19 Overrated or Underrated: Cleaning Your Bike

01:02:52 DIY Mechanics Is HARD

01:07:45 Jimmi’s Latest Hit Track

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It's time for the third instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. And boy is it a good one. This week the lads chat about groupsets and why they're backing SRAM, debate whether rim brakes are dead, call out some marketing BS in the world of 'gravel' and 'indoor' specific products and debate chain wax, shaved legs, Lance Armstrong and more in another round of Overrated or Underrated.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:32 Attacus Is Back + Top Secret Jerseys

01:18 Gino Mader Tribute

01:51 Why SRAM is Beating Shimano

06:15 SRAM Red Review 10,000 Miles Later

09:12 Gravel-Specific Helmets Are Now a Thing?!

13:10 Why ‘Indoor’ Specific Kit is Ridiculous

15:32 Is ‘Gravel’ Just a BS Marketing Term?

19:17 Are Rim Brakes Dead?

24:40 Marco Pantani Involved With The Mafia?

28:18 Jimmi Got Stung

34:17 Chain Wax: Overrated or Underrated?

36:11 Steel Bikes: Overrated or Underrated?

38:56 Shaved Legs: Overrated or Underrated?

42:12 Titanium Bikes: Overrated or Underrated?

45:44 Lance Armstrong: Overrated or Underrated?

49:01 Campagnolo: Overrated or Underrated?

52:22 Upgrading Tourney STI shifters: Listener’s Takeover

53:57 The Best & Worst Things About Being YouTubers

58:20 The Problem With Buying Second Hand Bikes

01:01:10 Jimmi’s Pizza Anthem

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This week the lads debate whether wearing a helmet is really as safe as we think, after shocking new research shows drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as ‘less human’. Plus they chat about the drama at the cancelled Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, the rise of 1x and how GCN caused beef over a crankset (you can watch the original video here)

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Unbound Was a Disaster

02:22 Why Francis Ditched L-Twoo

04:24 Unchained: Worth a Watching?

09:44 Pro Race Shambles & Why Francis Quit Racing

17:18 Helmets Don’t Make You Safe, Science Says

21:59 Why Mandatory Helmet Laws Are BS

25:00 Is This The Perfect Helmet?!

27:44 Why More Pros Are Riding 1x

31:07 Should More of Us Be Riding 1x?

37:05 Why Did GCN Do This???

42:23 Are AliExpress Carbon Wheels Safe?

43:44 Sram v Shimano v AliExpress Electronic Groupsets

49:33 New Game! Are These Things Overrated or Underrated?

50:09 Shimano Claris and Sora

50:54 Flared Gravel Bars

52:05 Oval Chainrings

53:17 Electronic Shifting

54:09 Keto Diets

56:03 Bivvy Bags & Wild Camping

57:28 How To Sleep During an Ultra

01:00:17 Could Francis Run an Ultra Marathon?

01:03:33 Francis Lost His Bike! F**k Up Of The Week

01:05:33 Good News: Andy’s 12 Hour Turbo-thon

01:07:14 Goodbye!

We also heard from  Andy, Glyn, Pete and Andy who are going to be turboing for 12 hours to raise funds for Lister Hospital’s neonatal unit. To donate, head to: https://www.enhhcharity.org.uk/Appeal/neonatalbedrooms 

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This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset, debate if bike weight really matters, rate your bikes and much, much more.

Here's a full rundown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Francis’ Boozy Greece Trip

01:02 Jimmi’s Fitness Struggles

02:32 Mark Cavendish Retirement Reaction

05:38 Geraint Thomas Has A New Look!

09:46 New Campagnolo Costs HOW MUCH?!

14:38 Is The Cycling Industry Dying?

20:50 New Specialized Allez: Our Verdict

28:05 Netflix’s New Tour De France Show

33:23 What The Pros Don’t Tell You About Their Bikes…

39:44 F**k Up Of The Week

45:06 Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight? (The Big Question)

58:32 Is Marketing To Blame For Our Obsession With Weight?

01:03:54 What Happens to All Our Bikes After We’re Done Filming

01:05:00 The Weirdest Thing We’ve Seen On a Bike Ride

01:08:51 Do We Ever Argue?

01:11:10 Storytime: A Bikepacking Tyre Nightmare! 

01:14:49 Rate My Ride!

01:30:06 Good News: The Team Helping Men With Their Mental Health

01:34:18 Goodbye

Rate My Ride: Pictures of this week’s bikes

1. Rich Mich’s £10 tip bike https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRdjyDIlG7/
2. Phil’s Mash All-Road ‘vintage’ gravel bike https://twitter.com/TheWildOnesPod/status/1663966602822336523
3. Tom’s Tarmac Tourer https://www.instagram.com/p/Csbi2fdoNIn/

If you’d like us to rate your bike or would like to send in a question or story, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk

We also talked about a fantastic charity called Stand Tall Wales. If you’d like to find out more about their work or to donate, head to: https://standtallwales.co.uk/

Thanks and see you next time.

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