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The best cycling podcasts 2025
Want the best cycling coverage in a format that you can absorb on the turbo, on the train or even while sitting in the bath? There are a tonne of cycling podcasts covering everything from elite-level racing through to more diverse DIY cycling enterprises.
With plenty of cycling channels now on YouTube, Spotify and other streaming platforms, there’s plenty to listen to when it comes to two-wheeled action. If you’re looking for some extra nuggets to add to your podcast arsenal, here are nine of the best cycling podcasts out there right now.
1. The Cyclist Magazine Podcast
We’re not biased at all, but we think the Cyclist Magazine Podcast is pretty good. Our resident hosts James Spender and Will Strickson bring in a new guest every two weeks to give an exclusive insight into the world of cycling.
Recent episodes include some big hitter names, including Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar, Q36.5’s new recruit Tom Pidcock and Classics superstar of old Fabian Cancellara. The guests aren’t restricted to road pros, James and Will have chatted to figures at the forefront of cycling, whether that be sports scientists, TV broadcasters or aerodynamic experts.
Some episodes of the podcast are now available to view on YouTube on the Cyclist channel. To check that out and subscribe, click on the link here.
2. The Cycling Podcast and Cycling Podcast Féminin
Founded in 2013 by the late Richard Moore, The Cycling Podcast has grown into one of the best podcasts covering the men’s pro sport. Now hosted by the knowledgable Daniel Friebe, the weekly podcast covers all the hottest news stories in the peloton, discussing the hard-hitting topics alongside top-shelf guests including Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch, seasoned French journalist François Thomazeau and Tudor Pro Cycling’s Larry Warbasse.
The podcast appears daily during the Grand Tours, following their trials and tribulations, tapping into the feel-good stories, local history and behind-the-scenes actors on the sport’s biggest stage.
Taking the same in-depth approach to the women’s calendar, the Cycling Podcast Féminin was one of the few outlets covering the women’s racing scene with serious depth. Topics range from expanding the women’s calendar to the finances of running a team, and other journalists, managers and officials often make for some of the most interesting guests. Despite this wealth of knowledge to call on, neither edition seems inclined to stretch its playing time beyond what the subject requires, making for a punchy listen.
- Listen here
3. Spin Cycle
Escape Collective‘s magazine-style show Spin Cycle provides a biweekly insight into cycling news, pro results and industry events. Hosted by the site’s editor-in-chief Caley Fretz, the show delves into some of the week’s biggest headlines as discussed by those writing the stories.
The panel, featuring Fretz, Jonny Long and Kit Nicholson, isn’t afraid to tap into the light-hearted side of the sport, picking apart some of the more niche stories floating around in the cycling sphere.
If you enjoy Spin Cycle, Escape Collective has a number of other podcasts covering all cycling bases, including the tech-themed Geek Warning, pro insights on How The Race Was Won and the industry-focussed Overnight Success. Despite Escape’s online paywall, all of their podcasts are free to listen to.
- Listen on Spotify
4. Watts Occurring
Birthed out of boredom in 2019, Welsh duo Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe started their own podcast right from their hotel room beds. Five years down the line, the two have stuck at it, now with Luke Rowe as a retired pro working at Decathlon-AG2R as a sports director.
Over the past few years, the two have shared their surprisingly unfiltered opinions on the sport, even nicknaming Remco Evenepoel ‘the little bastard’. Their off-the-cuff discussions often feature the insights of teammates and peloton rivals, giving a rare insight into the real-life workings of the pro peloton.
For a team caricatured as lacking personality, Watts Occurring’s presenters are always good company, meaning the podcast should have appeal beyond fans of the squad. Probably not the one for those looking for trash-talking or cutting journalism, it’s still as close as most of us will get to loitering in the Ineos Grenadiers team bus.
- Listen here
5. Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast
The Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast is perhaps the most comprehensive companion for fans of the pro sport. Co-hosted by YouTubers Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen, the show offers unrivalled coverage of the sport, providing cutting-edge insights from two guys who sure know their stuff despite having never ridden in the pro peloton (though since starting the podcast they’ve picked up work behind the scenes at top pro teams).
The duo pick apart team tactics, analysing and predicting every WorldTour race on both the men’s and women’s calendars. They also round up cycling news, transfer stories and interview some of the sport’s biggest names, notably Remco Evenepoel who went on the podcast back in the summer of 2023.
Available on video and on audio platforms, the colloquially known LRCP is a good place to start if you’re looking to delve deeper into the mechanics of pro cycling and hear unfiltered opinions on the sport.
6. Matt Stephens Unplugged
A familiar face on our TV screens during the season, Matt Stephens offers more than just candid pre-race interviews. In his self-titled podcast, the British broadcaster and former national champion sits down with some of the sport’s biggest names to discuss their careers and achievements.
Each hour-long discussion is centred around a particular figure in the sport, whether that be a current Tour de France contender, former pro, TV pundit or famous cycling fan. Jasper Philipsen, Alison Jackson, Victor Campenaerts and Irish comedian David O’Doherty are just a few of the names to have featured on the show.
If that tickled your fancy, there’s also Stephens’ Cafe Ride YouTube series where he takes the riders and celebs out on their local (most of the time) ride and it’s very funny.
- Listen on Spotify
7. The Move with Lance Armstrong
Yes, I know Lance Armstrong is a questionable addition to any cycling list – apart from the sport’s greatest dopers – but his podcast The Move has become one of the most interesting in the sport.
Hosted by the disgraced Texan, former teammate George Hincapie and ex-boss Johan Bruyneel, The Move sees these stars of the 1990s and 2000s chew the fat on the current racing scene. Despite their shady background, these three know a thing or two about pro racing, having spent most of their lives well-embedded in the sport.
Throughout the season, the team share their opinions on the sport, interview their old buddies and cast unique insights on the current peloton. Jan Ullrich and Bradley Wiggins have featured on the podcast before, the former using it as a platform to make his long-awaited media comeback after a turbulent couple of years in recluse.
The Move also has a TED Talk-style sibling called The Forward, where Lance interviews celebrities, politicians and businesspeople. Both come under Lance’s mysteriously named WEDŪ media brand.
8. The Wild Ones Podcast
If you’re into bike tech, you’re probably aware of Cade Media already. Founded by Francis Cade (and formerly his personal channel), it delves deep into the world of bikes, delivering opinions and updates on the latest stories.
The weekly Wild Ones show often includes hot-topic discussions on the most divisive cycling news and tech launches, often sharing their honest opinions on tech matters.
Clips from the show appear on the Cade Media and Cade Media Extra channels on YouTube if that’s more your kind of thing, however, it’s also available on streaming platforms.
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