Cycling legend Rik Van Looy dies, Christen extends contract, Pidcock shifts focus.

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 20/12/2024 - Legends Pass, New Stars Rise, and Focus Shifts

In the news this week, cycling authorities demand a carbon monoxide rebreather ban, Eddy Merckx's injury after a crash, and Patrick Lefevere's retirement.

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 13/12/2024 - Carbon Monoxide Ban, Merckx's Injury, and Patrick Lefevere's Retirement

The year-end SBS Cycling Podcast covers major cycling news, including Tom Pidcock's team transfer, Remco Evenepoel's crash, Sara Gigante's recovery and Matt Wilson's ProVelo Super League.

Pidcock's leap of faith, Gigante and the ProVelo Super League revolution

Tom Pidcock's career shift, Remco Evenepoel's recovery, and Alejandro Valverde's coaching prospects in this week's SBS cycling newsflash

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 06/12/2024 - Pidcock's New Path, Evenepoel's Recovery, and Valverde's Ambitions

The 2025 Tour Colombia has been cancelled, Van der Breggen is getting 'comeback ready' in Africa, and the closure of the UK's last Continental team

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 29/11/2024 - A Colombian cancellation, a Dutch comeback, and a British team closes

Ruby Roseman-Gannon reflects on a year of highs and lows in professional cycling, showcasing her resilience and determination.

Ruby’s Rollercoaster Ride Through 2024

Cycling stars Cavalli, Van Gils, and Deignan make headlines with career moves and retirement plans.

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 22/11/2024 - Cavalli Climbs Back, Van Gils Breaks Away, Deignan's Final Lap

EF Education Easypost signs rising star Alistair McKellar, cycling mourns Michael Huebner, and 2025 rosters take shape with key riders still unsigned

SBS Cycling Newsflash: 15/11/2024 - Rising Stars, Farewell Legends, and Roster Riddles

Now back in Melbourne, Grace Brown shares her journey, her retirement and vision for the future of women’s cycling

Grace Brown: Gold Medals, World Champion, and a voice for Women’s Cycling

Ben O’Connor is aiming for a podium finish at the 2025 Tour de France, Steve Cummings is leaving Ineos Grenadier amid team changes, and the UCI has introduced new regulations banning Grand Tour jersey colours for teams in 2025.

SBS Cycling Newsflash : Tour Dreams, Team Dramas, and Jersey Jumbles

Your latest cycling news: Mark Cavendish cryptic hint for a 2025 Tour de France comeback, Tadej Pogačar praises the “brutal” route of the Tour de France 2025, and Demi Vollering joins FDJ Suez.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 01/11/2024: Cryptic Cavendish, Pogačar and the 'brutal' TDF, and Demi moves to France

Christophe and Macka review the 2025 Tour de France route, as it promises a classic route with historical climbs and concurrent men’s and women’s races, offering an exciting spectacle for us all.

The routes are out, and buckle up for the ride

Your latest cycling news: Gerry Ryan joins the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, Chantal van den Broek-Blaak extends her career, Chiara Consonni moves to Canyon-SRAM, and Tadej Pogačar commits to UAE Team Emirates until 2030!

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 25/10/2024

In the latest SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe Mallet and Dave McKenzie discuss INEOS team turmoil, the exclusion of the road race from the Commonwealth Games, and challenges in the cycling clothing industry, while reflecting on Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis.

Cycling’s Turbulent Times? - INEOS Drama, Commonwealth Games Shake-Up, and Industry Challenges

Lotte Kopecki won the Simac Ladies Tour and Harrie Lavreysen secured his 14th world title in the men’s team sprint at the 2024 UCI Track World Championship

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 18/10/2024

The latest SBS Cycling Podcast celebrates Grace Brown’s high-note retirement, Tadej Pogacar’s dominance, and key rider transfers, all with lively banter and insightful analysis.

Grace’s Grand Exit, Pogacar’s dominance in numbers, and Transfer Tales

Tadej Pogačar is aiming for a historic fourth consecutive win at Il Lombardia, facing a tough course and competition from Remco Evenepoel. Grace Brown is set to end her career at the Chrono des Nations time trial in France, hoping for a strong finish. Merijn Zeeman is leaving Visma-Lease a Bike after 12 years and 420 wins to become the general manager of AZ Alkmaar

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 11/10/2024

The latest SBS Cycling Podcast explores the growing trend of gravel cycling, highlighting its appeal due to its freedom and safety compared to traditional road cycling. The episode also discusses Paris-Tours, Luke Rowe's move to DS, and previewing the upcoming Il Lombardia race.

From Gravel Grooves to Paris-Tours

Your cycling news of the week in 2 minutes, with Grace Brown as the new president of The Cyclists’ Alliance, the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium and the 118th Paris-Tours

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 04/10/2024

Christophe and Macka celebrate Lotte Kopecky’s comeback, Tadej Pogacar’s solo attack, and the Australian team’s stellar performances, including Grace Brown’s gold, Neve Bradbury’s, and Ben O’Connor’s silver.

From tragedy to triumph: The Zurich 2024 Recap podcast

Your cycling news of the week in 2 minutes, with Australia winning gold in the mixed relay team time trial at the World Championships, the women’s Milan-San Remo race is likely to debut in 2025, and Tadej Pogačar shares insights on his enhanced training and diet regimen

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 27/09/202

We have an exclusive chat with Olympic and World Champion Grace Brown this week. Grace reflects on her incredible achievements over the past year, including her victories at the Olympics and World Championships. She shares her journey, the preparation differences between the two events, and how she managed to stay calm under pressure. We also discuss her upcoming retirement and what it means to wear the World Champion jersey.

Grace Brown: From a Monument, to Olympic Gold to World Champion

Your cycling news of the week in 2 minutes, with Wout van Aert, Chloe Dygert, Elise Chabbey, a potential return of the Tour de France to the UK, and you could design your own World Champion jersey

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 20/09/2024

Christophe speaks with Kate Bates, the new General Manager of the Amy Gillett Foundation, about the foundation's rebirth and its latest mission to improve road safety for cyclists, the challenges ahead, and how technology can make our roads safer.

Rebooting Road Safety: The Amy Gillett Foundation's New Mission

In this week's Cycling Newsflash: Mark Hirschi wins in Italy, Lotte Kopecky wins her first European Title, and Tom Pidcock withdraws from the Canadian Grand Prix

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 13/09/2024

Matthew Keenan joins Christophe Mallet to debrief one of the best Vuelta a Espana in years!

Uno, dos, tres, cuatro for Roglic in Spain

Tune in to our latest episode where we break down the most thrilling moments of the Vuelta a España! Hosts Christophe Mallet and Matthew Keenan discuss Ben O'Connor's leadership, strategic bike changes, and the fierce competition among top riders.

Castrillo is majestic, and can O'Connor win 2024 Vuelta?

Christophe and Macka review what was week one of the Vuelta a Espana 2024, from the work done by Roglic, to the red leader jersey of Ben O'Connor

This Vuelta a Espana is dynamite!

Christophe and Macka are on the finish line with the Final Jayco &amp; SBS Cycling podcast for the Tour de France series, with reactions from many riders as they complete the 2024 edition.

This is the best Tour de France finish ever

Christophe and Macka are in the Grand Bornand for the first of the two stages in the French Alps. Christophe also caught up with the one and only Annemiek van Vleuten.

Bornand, as grand as it gets, and we speak to Annemiek van Vleuten

As the Tour de France femmes reaches stage six, Christophe and Macka review an historical moment for France, and talk safety on the road with Mister Road Safety at the tour de France since 1996.

France does it, and we talk road safety after yesterday's crash

In this fifth episode of the Jayco &amp; SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe and Macka review a crazy end of the stage, and what this means for the rest of the race. We also speak to Annette Edmondson on her new life, in cycling.

We have a race on our hands and we talk business with Annette Edmondson

As the Tour de France femmes avec Zwift is headed to Belgium, Christophe and Macka review the success it has been, Christophe also speaks to Eva Buurman, who recently retired for the professional peloton, she is part of a movement with LIV to provide 154 women from underprivileged background with bike riding skills, and a set of beautiful memories

The Tour leaves the Netherlands, and when cycling can change your world with Eva Buurman

In this episode of the Jayco and SBS Cycling podcast, we delve into the excitement of stage two and three of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with hosts Dave McKenzie and Christophe Mallet. Covering two stages in one day, we discuss the impressive wins by Charlotte Kool, the challenges faced by Australian riders, and the thrilling atmosphere in the Netherlands. Special guest, German cyclist Marcel Kittel shares his insights on the women's race, and we hear from Beth Duryea of Canyon SRAM on the evolution of women's cycling.

Total Dutch dominance and we speak to Marcel Kittel

Dive into the excitement of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the latest episode of the Jayco and SBS Cycling podcast! Join hosts Dave McKenzie and Christophe Mallet as they discuss the thrilling opening stage and insightful interviews with Olympic champion Grace Brown and commentator Anthony McCrossan.

A surprisingly hot day one of Tour de France Femmes, and we speak to Olympic legend Grace Brown

In this episode of the Jayco and SBS Cycling podcast, Christophe and Macka dive into the vibrant world of cycling in the Netherlands as we gear up for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Join us as we explore the unique cycling culture, the challenges riders face in the Dutch terrain, and exclusive interviews with top Australian cyclists Neve Bradbury, Amanda Spratt, Amber Pate and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Get insights into their preparation, expectations, and the significance of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in the evolution of women's cycling.

Ready, steady, go for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in Rotterdam

On the first day of the rest of his life, the day after his last tour de France, Mark Cavendish granted Christophe with an exclusive interview, where he talks about his emotions, the rollercoaster that was the Tour de France in his life, and what cycling taught him over the years.

Exclusive Interview - Mark Cavendish : 'If I inspired one child, then my job is done'

It's the final day of the Tour de France 2024, and Christophe and Macka are on the finish line in Nice, to chat with the riders and debrief what was the TDF 2024

It was all for Tadej Pogastar!

On the last stretch of the 2024 Tour de France, Christophe and Macka are recording a live podcast in a Tram in Nice. They also speak about the importance of leaders in developing cycling in Africa.

We are on a Tram in Nice, and we talk about African cycling

The battle on the slopes of Isola 2000 was on, and could this be the knockout punch for this tour de France 2024? Christophe also spoke to legend of French cycling, Thomas Voeckler

Smiles and tears on top of Isola 2000

A special winner today in Barcelonnette that put Macka and Christophe close to tears on a beautiful stage. We also speak to the voice of the Tour de France and Radio Tour Sebastien Piquet.

A journeyman in tears, and we meet Sebastien Piquet

On a day when the tour entered the mountains again, Christophe got to spend stage 17 sitting in the passenger seat of Mark Renshaw's car, following the Astana team.

We spend the day in the Astana car with Mark Renshaw

Christophe and Macka are in Nimes for a packed-up podcast, including Jarrad Drizners, Gerry Ryan, and Mathieu Van Der Poel and we learn how Jonas Vingegaard is seen in his own country

Last dance for the sprinters at this Tour de France, and how is Jonas Vingegaard seen in Denmark

On the second rest day at the end of week 2 of the Tour de France 2024, Macka and Christophe reconvene to analyse the massive past week, and consider the importance of what we're about to witness over the coming days.

Rest day recap: "We are already witnessing history"

On the second rest day, Macka and Christophe reconvene to chat about the last week, and analyse the moment in time we are about to witness in the next few days

Rest day podcast: "We are already witnessing History"

On the first day in the Pyrenees, Christophe and Macka were at the stage finish, where the "Little Prince" did the show.

"Le Petit Prince" of the Pyrenees has struck again

Christophe and Macka are in Pau for stage 13 of the tour de France, on a frantic day of cycling.

Star sprinter shines in Pau, and we talk 'finish line' logistics

As the Tour de France reaches the south-west of France, the heat is on in the race, but also on the outside. We also have the great Phil Liggett joining Christophe &amp; Macka today

History repeating in Villeneuve-sur-lot, and we speak to Phil Liggett

As the Tour de France reached the mounts of the Massif Central, the race opened up at the top. We also speak to Phoebe Haymes from Israel Premiere Tech, about her role within the team.

And if the tour started right here, right now?

It's the start of week 2 of the Tour de France 2024, and Belgian fans can feel relieved. Christophe and Macka also have a closer look at the Pogačar phenomenon.

At last for Belgium, and a closer look at the Pog phenomenon

On a day in the Champagne region, with 14 gravel sectors, Christophe and Macka debrief a fabulous moment in the Tour de France 2024, and have a special guest joining them.

Champagne stage for French win!

Stage 8 of the Tour de France and Girmay makes history again in this year's edition. Former pro racer Jens Voigt drops into the podcast with a theory on each potential winner.

A presidential village for a new prince, and Jens Voigt drops into the podcast

Christophe and Macka spent the day at the Time Trial's finish line. They debrief Remco Evenepoel's first stage win in a field, surrounded by vines.

A first for Remco against the clock

Stage 6 of the tour de France and Christophe and Macka enjoy a win for Australian outfit Team Jayco–AlUla

And that's a win for Team Jayco–AlUla

In an historic day for cycling, Christophe and Macka review stage 5 of the Tour de France 2024, as well as having a casual chat with a former Tour de France winner - 2010 champion Andy Schleck.

Project 35 delivered, and we spoke to former winner Andy Schleck

Christophe and Macka are high up in the French Alps for stage 4 of the Tour de France 2024

Is it back to normal at the Tour de France?

Stage 3 of the Tour de France full debrief in this episode with Christophe and Macka

Another day full of surprises on stage 3 of the Tour de France

Christophe and Macka sat under a tree for a chat about stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024

A second day in the sun for the French, and Durbo joins us for a chat

C'est parti! The Tour de France 2024 has begun with a Bang, and Join Christophe and Macka on Episode 1 of our series of Podcast straight from the event.

French Smiles on Italian roads on day one of the Tour de France

Come on a Journey around the Tour de France with Christophe and Macka as they embark in the race with the Jayco &amp; SBS Cycling Podcast

Ready, set, go in Firenze ...

In this special episode, Christophe speaks to Lauretta Hanson from Lidl Trek about the year so far and what the team has achieved.

Lauretta Hanson : 'I love my job, so why not smile about it'

As the Tour de France is preparing to start in a few days in Italy, we take the time to look at one of the icons of our sport. Italian champion cyclist Gino Bartali won the biggest cycling races in the world, multiple times. He was a three-time winner of the Giro d'Italia and a two-time winner of the Tour de France. But this is only half of the story he is now remembered for.

Gino Bartali: The champion who risked his life to defy the Nazis

In this week's podcast, Christophe Mallet catches up with Amanda Spratt for an open-hearted discussion about this year and the objectives for the Australian rider.

Amanda Spratt: 'I don't know if I'll make Olympics, but target is somewhere else'

As the cycling season heats up, in the latest episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast Christophe Mallet and Dave McKenzie have a closer look at the Dauphine, and what it means so far for the Tour de France.

Halfway through the Dauphine, can we see clearer now?

In today's newsflash in two minutes: Jay Vine receives medical clearance to resume training after a severe crash, while Lorena Wiebes leads the Dutch women's team for the 2024 Olympics. Also, the Tour de Suisse pays tribute to Gino Mäder, and Colombian cyclist Miguel Engel Lopez faces a four-year doping ban. Plus, the Dauphine race kicks off this weekend, offering a prime Tour de France prep.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 31/05/2024

This week, hosts Christophe Mallet and Dave McKenzie take us through the highs and lows of the recent Giro d'Italia, offering insights and analysis on the 2024 edition.

Italy crowns its new Slovenian king!

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash: Elisa Longo Borghini is rumoured to switch to UAE Team ADQ, Jonas Vingegaard-Hansen resumes training after a crash, and Tadej Pogacar dominates the Giro d'Italia with Australian cyclist Ben Oconor vying for a podium spot.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 24/05/2024

Christophe is joined by Mitch Docker for this week's episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast to talk all things Giro and what it takes to tackle a 3rd week of a Grand Tour.

Mitch Docker: 'I don't think Ben O'Connor has gone to his absolute depth yet'

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash: Alaphilippe enters a little more in History, the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas is on the way and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's winning streak continues...

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 17/05/2024

This week, Mark Renshaw joins Christophe and Macka to debrief week one of the Giro d'Italia and so much more. Did anyone say Cavendish?

Is Pogačar's ultra domination of the Giro too much?

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash: Cavendish returns to his winning ways ... The Itzulia Women 2024 starts in the Basque Country and the Giro continues on SBS and SBS On Demand.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 10/05/2024

In this week's podcast we speak to Sarah Gigante as we dissect the Vuelta Femenina, and debrief on the first few days of the Giro d'Italia

Sarah Gigante joins us after her first Grand Tour and Tadej Pogačar delivers (already)

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash: Sagan returns to the pro peloton ... somewhat, Bora adds some wings to its team, and the Giro is about to start.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 03/05/2024

This week, Christophe and Macka look at the start of the Vuelta Femenina and the upcoming Giro d'Italia, both on SBS

Vos the G.O.A.T again in Spain, and what to expect in the Giro

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash: Presidential Tour of Turkey, Tour de Romandie, Geraint Thomas Returns to Giro d’Italia and Demi Vollering Shifts her focus to Vuelta Femenina

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 26/04/2024

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka debrief a fantastic edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège and have a chat with Grace Brown after her fantastic win!

Grace Brown was magnifique!

In this week's SBS cycling newsflash, Australian Chris Harper endured a dramatic fall during the Tour of the Alps, leading before a downhill mistake caused a hard crash, forcing him to retire. Fellow Australian Ben O'Connor fought through difficulties to claim third place. At La Flèche Wallonne, Stephen Williams won the men's race with a stellar climb, while Kasia Niewiadoma seized victory in the women's event with an exciting sprint. Australian cyclist Jai Hindley aims to compete in both the Olympics and the Tour de France. Fans eagerly anticipate Tadej Pogačar's performance in the upcoming Liège-Bastogne-Liège race, airing live on SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.

SBS Cycling Newsflash - 19/04/2024

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka focus on Fleche Wallonne and Amstel, with a special look at Kasia Niewiadoma, The Polish cyclist triumphed over the 2023 champion, Demi Vollering from Team SD Worx-ProTime, and the Italian national champion, Elisa Longo Borghini of Lidl-Trek, in the decisive ascent up the Mur de Huy, marking her first victory in 1770 days...

Kasia does it after 1770 days between wins

This week, Christophe and Macka welcome Mitch Docker to the studio to chat Roubaix, and rider safety.

Mitch Docker: 'New breed need to know how to use their engine correctly'

In this episode with Pat Shaw, Christophe Mallet reviews the weekend in Flanders and the upcoming races in the Hell of the North.

Pat Shaw: Since I was a little boy, I absolutely adored Roubaix

In this week's podcast, Christophe has an in-depth chat with Tiffany Cromwell, as she targets Paris-Roubaix Femmes.

SBS Cycling Podcast - Tiffany Cromwell: 'The team wants me to target Roubaix'

Matthew Keenan drops in the podcast this week to review the week that has been and of course Gent-Wevelgem coming up this weekend on SBS

SBS Cycling Podcast - The one with Keeno as a guest

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka analyse the respective wins and performances of the main Grand-tours contenders.

Vingegaard v Pogačar: the duel is on, or is it?

It's half way through Paris-Nice 2024, and we have Luke Plapp as a leader!

Luke Plapp in yellow mid-way in Paris-Nice

This week, Christophe and Macka analyse the fallout of the Amy Gillett Foundation and look ahead to all the cycling on offer on SBS this weekend

The Amy Gillett is no more and the racing turns to Italy and France

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka make their voice heard on the Lefevre/Alaphilippe situation, and talk about all of this week's hot topics

What's up with Patrick Lefevere and Julian Alaphilippe?

This week, Christophe and Macka remember the late Marco Pantani, twenty years after his passing, and amongst other news discuss the potential first million-euro contract in women's cycling

We remember Marco Pantani, and one million euros for Vollering?

Sarah Gigante visits Christophe &amp; Macka in our Melbourne studio to debrief her summer of cycling

'I will race a Grand Tour this year,' reveals Gigante

Caleb Ewan is the special guest today in our first podcast for 2024, he opens up to Christophe and Macka on a complex 2023, and looks ahead to 2024, with a new set of targets.

'I was desperate for a fresh start', reveals Ewan

On this final podcast for the year, Christophe and Macka have the pleasure of reflecting on the year that has been with the great Amanda Spratt.

Amanda Spratt:” This year I am so proud to have finished top 10 at the Tour de France”

In this week's episode, Christophe and Macka have a casual chat about the upcoming Tour Down Under in Adelaide with Annette Edmondson and Carlee Taylor

We talk all things TDU with Annette Edmondson and Carlee Taylor

This week Christophe and Macka welcome Simon Clarke to chat about his season and what's coming up in 2024 starting in Australia in January

Simon Clarke: 'One-day racing is still my strong point'

This week we talk to one of the voices of Cycling around the world, the wonderful Hannah Walker

Hannah Walker: “For me, cycling is pure pleasure”

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka speak openly to Chloe Hosking about the end of her career, but also about launching her own bike brand, and the state of Australian Cycling

Chloe Hosking: 'I am worried about the future of high-performance Australian Cycling'

In this week's podcast, Christophe and Macka hear from Luke Plapp and Mark Renshaw on their respective moves - Macka also relieves some stories about his crit days...

Aussies on the move, and some crit memories for Macka

Cycling ultimate royalty visited our studios for this special episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast.

Cadel Evans: 'Winning the Tour de France changed my life'

At the of the 2023 season, Christophe and Macka welcome Grace Brown in the studios in Melbourne, on what has been potentially her best season on paper...

Grace Brown: 'The thrill of racing these real hard finals is what we do it for'

Christophe &amp; Macka reunite and talk about the crazy transfer market, and how it could benefit certain riders ...

Roglič, Hindley, who helps who?

Christophe catches up with Pat Shaw, one of the real pillars of Australian Cycling. Pat has done so much to enable a new generation of riders to be looked at and looked after. In this podcast, Pat Shaw looks at the state of Australian Cycling and the opportunities going forward.

Pat Shaw: 'Proud of the culture we have been able to create'

Christophe and Keeno debrief the latest from the world of cycling this week, including a wrap up of the European Road Cycling Championships.

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