The Press Room Cycling Podcast

ROADSIDE CYCLING SHOW

Inside our opening episode of the ROADSIDE Cycling Show, our hosts Tom and Jet discuss the latest news and dramas in pro cycling during this off-season. 

• Salary Caps in Pro Cycling
• Blake Quick, Rudy Porter & Cameron Scott without a contract
• Tom Pidcock off-season career dramas 
• Post Tour Criterium match fixing?
• Jet’s HUGE comeback to local racing 

And so much more…

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Kasia Niewadoma

In episodes 121 and #5 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome Kasia Niewadoma on to the TPR Podcast.

Kasia and I discussed how she deals with internal pressures, especially after experiencing numerous near misses and podium finishes in recent years. We explored the changes Kasia made in her training that led to her successful 2024 season, culminating in a significant victory at Amstel Gold.

We also chat about the Tour de France Femmes and get her thoughts on the stage win versus GC podium dilemma, what the race may look like in 20 years, and what the race needs that it is missing now.

There is plenty in this episode that will help you get to know and love the star that is Kasia Niewadoma. 

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Sarah Gigante

In episode 120 and #4 of the Watch the Femmes series, we welcome back one of our OG guests and climbing stars, Sarah Gigante.

Sarah has settled into the European peloton this season after her stellar Tour Down Under campaign and is currently riding the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

In this episode, Sarah and I catch up to discuss her preparation for this year's TDFF, including a special visit from her coach Dylan at Pinnacle Performance in Australia. We chat about mountain stages 7 and 8 and cover a host of topics about the big dance this week.

Look out for Sarah and her team AG-Insurance Soudal in these final stages as they look to hold onto the QOM jersey and try for stage glory.

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Neve Bradbury

In episode 119 & #3 of the Watch the Femmes series, we catch up with Neve Bradbury from Canyon Sram. 

Neve is currently at the Tour de France Femmes after achieving a stellar 3rd place on GC in the Giro D’Italia, along with a huge stage win on the queen stage.

We discussed the target stages for the TDFF, including some intense reconnaissance sessions completed by the team. We also talked about the added pressures that come with being considered one of the top climbers in the women's peloton and how Neve plans to deal with this. As always, there are some fun questions at the end.

Watch out for Neve in the mountain stages to come as her team, Canyon Sram, looks to hold on to the Yellow jersey with Kasia Niewiadoma. 

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Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio

In episode 118 and #2 of our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio from AG-Insurance Soudal. Ashleigh is one of the best climbers in the peloton and a legend of the sport. In this episode, we discuss the origins of the Tour de France Femmes and how COVID-19 and Zwift played a huge part in making it happen. We discuss the nuances of stage and race recons in the modern era and end with some fun questions about the team.

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Ruby Roseman-Gannon

In episode 117 & #1 in our Watch The Femmes series, we catch up with Ruby Roseman-Gannon, the leader of Liv Alula Jayco for this year's Tour de France Femmes. Ruby and I start by discussing the Olympics' importance in road cycling and how it compares to the Tour de France Femmes. We then chat about the first few stages in Rotterdam and how they may not be so straightforward. 

Ruby will be the team's lead sprinter at this year’s TDFF, so watch out for her in the first few stages in Rotterdam.

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Puck Moonen

In episode 116, I catch up with the multi-talented Dutch star, Puck Moonen. Puck and I discuss all of her favourite things, such as Formula 1, Moto GP, bike racing, training, and more. We also have a bit of fun chatting about the crazy experiences Puck has had throughout her promotional work and the downright weird ones too. We hear about the most famous people Puck has met and discuss the challenges and positives of having a huge social following in the modern world. 

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Paul Collins - Australian Track Team

In episode 115, I catch up with Paul Collins, the head of performance excellence for AusCycling. Paul and I discuss the Australian Team Pursuit campaign ahead of the track events at the Olympics in Paris this week. We talk about the lessons learned since Tokyo, plans for Australia's "upgrade package" and the developments in track cycling across all nations. 

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Alex Manly & Georgia Baker

In episode 114, I catch up with besties Alex Manly and Georgia Baker ahead of their Paris Olympics campaign on the track for Australia. We discuss the interesting things about the Olympic games such as the rooms, kits and strange items the athletes receive. Alex and Georgia explain the preparation for the games that the Teams Pursuit squad have been undertaking, is it harder than preparing for a Tour de France? As always, there is plenty of banter and random topics covered, too. Be sure to cheer on the Australian track team next week when the events begin.

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Jess Allen - How to become a Director Sportiv

In episode 113, I catch up with former professional turned director sportiv (DS) Jess Allen. Jess and I discuss her transition from road captain to DS and everything she has learned so far as we head towards the biggest women’s race of the year, the Tour de France Avec Zwift.

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