Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP
Australian ex-professional cyclist Mitch Docker takes you inside the world of professional cycling, sharing stories from riders, team staff, commentators, and legends. The podcast also covers training insights and race debriefs, and features a spin-off series, Talking Luft, focused on cycling style and culture.
Episodes
Dr. David Castol: Performance, Perspective, & the Modern Peloton
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Being a Doctor on a professional cycling team means something very different now to what it meant just a few decades ago. Nowadays, a cycling doctor is all about balancing performance with a rider’s long term health, keeping these high functioning athletic specimens fighting fit and ready for the physical and mental load of bike racing. But,
BONUS: Back on the Bike with Sveino!
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Although we live on opposite sides of the world to one another, Sveino and I share a really deep connection. We spent years together racing, going through those gritty
The Giro So Far… | The Race Communiqué
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We’re nearing the end of the Giro d’Italia, and it’s been a crazy race so far. Jonas Vingegaard’s dominating the GC, the sprint stages have been hotly contested by Magnier, Groenewegen, and Milan, and UAE are mopping up stage wins left, right, and centre. With just a few days left of the first Grandy of 2026, it’s time for this month’s Race C
The Smartest Rider In The Pelo; Matteo Trentin | Life In The Peloton
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You don’t have a career in pro cycling as long as Matteo Trentin’s without being strong, smart, and totally dedicated to the sport. I was so excited to sit down with Matteo when I was across in Europe during the Spring Classics and find out more about the life and career of one of the wiliest riders in the peloton.
That’s right, guys, this
Live At Tro-Bro Léon: Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio presented by SHOKZ
Tro-Bro Léon. The mini Paris-Roubaix. 200km of rolling Breton hills, aggressive racing, and the iconic farm track - or Ribinoù - the race is known for. This race is iconic, but niche. It’s a real racers race; if you know, you know. That’s why it’s the perfect setting for the second episode of Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio presented by SHOKZ.
That’s right, Harry & Stu are back at the races
BONUS: Surviving the Spring Classics
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The Spring Classics are done and dusted for another season. When I was a pro, I used to absolutely love these races. The grit they demanded of you as a rider, the pass
Cobbles Wrap Up & Liège Preview | The Race Communiqué
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Guys, the cobbled classics are over for another year - and what a Spring we’ve had! Although the cobbles may be behind us, we still have the Ardennes to look forward to over the next week! Who better to wrap up the cobbles and preview the Ardennes with than my old mates Luke Durbridge and Tom Southam right here on this month’s Race Communiqué
Was That The Best Race Of All Time? The Race Communiqué EMERGENCY PODCAST Paris Roubaix Wrap Up
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PARIS ROUBAIX! What. A. Race. Holy hell, guys - what have we just witnessed.
That was the best Roubaix’s I’ve ever seen…that was the best race I’ve ever seen! I couldn’t wait till Wednesday to talk through this one, so I sat down with Durbo in person right here in Roubaix after the race to go through the dramatic, emotional, epic edition b
Tom Boonen – King of the Classics (Roubaix Week Revisit)
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It’s Paris–Roubaix week, and it felt like the perfect time to bring back one of the interviews I’d wanted to do from the very start of Life in the Peloton. Sitting down with Tom Boonen at his place in Mol is still one of my favourite conversations we’ve had on the pod, so I thought this was the right moment to share it again.
When it comes
The Best Week In Belgium: LITP LIVE at the Spring Classics
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Guys, as if you need me to tell you, we are deep in the heart of the Spring Classics. My favourite races…hell, EVERYONE’S favourite races. I’ve got myself across to the motherland, in amongst it in Belgium, to soak it all in.
I want to take you with me on the road and show you why these races are so special. This week is bigger than any one
BONUS: From Gels & Guesswork to 120g an Hour | LITP: Chronicles
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Sitting down and having a yarn with my mate Sveino is one of my favourite marts of the month. Sharing a huge chunk of my pro career with Svein and travelling the world
Analysing a CRAZY Milan San Remo! | The Race Commiuniqué
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This year’s Milan San Remo might be the craziest race I’ve ever seen. All the tension and build-up, the favourites crashing with just 30km to go, the epic chase back from Pogi, and the fantastic duel for the win on the Via Roma. What. A. Race. Where do we even start to unpack all that?!
Fortunately, as always, I’m joined by World Tour Pro,
The Key To Milan Sanremo
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Oh boy, we are just days away from Milan Sanremo. La Primavera, the first monument of the season, La Classicissima - whatever you want to call it - this race is guaranteed action every single year.
This month’s episode of Life In The Peloton is an absolute bumper sized deep dive into this perfect bike race from the people who know it bette
BONUS: Ego, Stubbornness and the Competitive Mindset | LITP: Chronicles
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Guys welcome back to the Life In The Peloton Chronicles - exclusively for you Pelo members who go that extra mile supporting me.
I love getting the chance to sit dow
Cobbles, Beer & Opening Weekend | Race Radio
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Opening Weekend was a total monster start to the Spring Classics! It had everything: dramatic moments, dominant performances, and a healthy dose of that beautiful Belgian charm we’ve all missed over the winter. Man, it’s good to be back…on my sofa watching.
Whilst I was at home catching the replay on the TV wit
Opening Weekend Is Upon Us + What Happened To Remco?! | The Race Communiqué
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Here we go, guys, we’re just a few sleeps away from Opening Weekend! Just thinking about these races gets me absolutely pumped. I can smell the Belgian chaos already; the embrocation, the frites, the beers! What better way to prepare for the return of proper bike racing than sitting down with my old mates Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge for th
Harry Sweeny: From Domestique to World Tour Podium
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Guys, get yourselves ready, this is a banger of an ep. I got to sit down with the man himself, the Sweendog. The 16 Wheeler. Sweet 16. Harry Sweeny He’s one of the strongest riders in the pelo right now. They don’t call him ‘The Truck’ for nothing.
I spoke to Harry in person over in Adelaide at this year’s Tour Down Under and picked his bra
One Night Only: The Digger & The Doughboy Live at TDU
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The Digger and The Doughboy are back, live from the Tour Down Under.
We’re back. Ian Boswell (The Doughboy) and I (The Digger) got back together for a one-night-only live show at the Tour Down Under, sitting down with some big names from the peloton for an open, no-filter chat about all things cycling. From the cobbled Classics to the Grand Tou
BONUS: Meditation, Goal Setting & Finding Calm with Svein Tuft & Taylor Phinney | LITP: Chronicles
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Guys, welcome back to another year of The Life In The Peloton Chronicles.
It’s been a hectic start to 2026; I hit the podcasting ground running over in Adelaide at t
Roadside Reporting At The Tour Down Under with Ian Boswell
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The Tour Down Under is done and dusted for another year, and it was an absolute banger. I was lucky enough to get in amongst it right there at the roadside all week and, to make it better, I was joined by my old mate - the Doughboy himself - Ian Boswell.
For this episode, I wanted to take you guys inside the Tour Down Under; not just the racin
The Tour Down Under & Aussie Nationals - the 2026 Racing Season is HERE! | The Race Communique
It’s been a long winter, but here we are, guys, the first podcast from Life In The Peloton of the season and oh man, is it a good one. I got in the booth LIVE with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge at the Tour Down Under to unpack the Aussie national champs, talk a little bit about the TDU, and have a look ahead to what we can expect this racing season.
We kick off with the man himself, Turbo Durbo,
The Race Communiqué: 2025 Grand Finale
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It’s been a long season, but we’re here, we’ve made it, it’s the final pod of 2025! I’m joined by EF sports director, Tom Southam, and Jayco Alula pro cyclist - and Aussie national road champion - Luke Durbridge, for one last Race Communique to wrap up the podcasting year.
I wanted to kick off by running through the season we’ve just witnessed
Race Radio: The ULTIMATE 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 season is almost at an end. The Tour of Guanxi is nearing its exhilarating climax, riders have started to upload their “2025: Completed it, mate” Instagram posts, and Harry and Stu have recorded their final episode of Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio.
These guys have had a great season; they’ve been on form from January right the way through to October, and they’re really finishing on a
A Yarn with The Legends: Daniel & Lionel from The Cycling Podcast
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Guys, it’s here - the final episode of Life In The Peloton for 2025! This season has absolutely flown by; it feels like yesterday I was cracking open a Coopers at the Tour Down Under back in January getting warmed up for the year ahead, but here we are, the Il Lombardia of the podcasting calendar.
I wanted to round the season out with a bang, s
The Race Communiqué: What's with the worlds?
The Vuelta is over and the world champs is well underway, which means we’re nearly at the end of the 2025 racing season! It’s really crept up on me, I can’t believe it! On one hand, it feels like it’s flown by, but on the other - the Spring Classics feel like forever ago.
This month’s communique focuses on the World Champs over in Rwanda. It is an absolutely brutal course this year; almost 270k
Race Radio: Vuelta Pandemonium, Protests, and Podiums
Guys, the Vuelta is over and, well, what a race. My favourite grandy felt a little bit different this year with a huge amount of disruption, tension and uncertainty that meant the racing took a back seat for a lot of people. We saw some unreal rides from Jonas Vingegaard, Tom Pidcock, and utter dominance from UAE Emirates. Holy shit, they were good, chaotic at times, but banked a whole heap of sta
10 Questions with Mike Woods
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Mike Woods has achieved a lot in his cycling career. Despite not turning pro until he was 30, he’s won stages at the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, and stood on the podium at Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the World Championships. A proud Canadian, Woodsy’s represented his nation at the Olympics and the Worlds, and flown the Maple Leaf jerse
Race Radio: IS THE VUELTA THE BEST GRANDY?
I know you all think the Tour de France is the best Grandy of the year, but you’re wrong. For me, it’s all about the Vuelta.
The Vuelta a España is the grand tour I started the most in my career, racing 7 Vueltas over the years. It was my first grand tour way back in 2012, and I have really fond memories of racing in Spain. The atmosphere, the culture, the relaxed vibe at the end of the season; I
The Race Communiqué: Why the Vuelta is the Best Grand Tour & Durbo’s Transfer Gossip
Just because the Tour de France is over, doesn’t mean the party’s over! I’m back with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge for this month’s Race Communique. Tom and Luke have just got back from a puncture-filled Hamburg Classic, and the Vuelta a España is about to kick off!
I love the Vuelta - it’s the Grand Tour I raced the most in my career, and I’ve got to say it’s my favourite. Southam and Durbo dis
Meet the Rothwell's: Father & Son Bikepacking the World
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I love riding my bike with my son. My boy Marlow and I head out when we can and boost around LanVegas on the bikes, and he loves it. It’s great to spend time together and see the little man starting to enjoy bikes and being outdoors as much as I did when I was a kid.
But, my guests on this month’s episode of Life In The Peloton take on father-
The Race Communiqué: Catching Up on All the Tour Goss
We’re back from the Tour - and what a bloody wild few weeks that was.
So I've jumped back on the mic with my guest...I mean co hosts, Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge to get stuck into all the goss from this year’s race.
It’s a big one - we cover everything!
The drama, the chaos, the tactics, the crashes, the wins, the "wish I was anywhere but here" moments. And believe me, Durbo’s got a few of thos
Race Radio Live At The Tour: DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGERS
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Look forward, because it’s time for the Femmes. We’re signing off from France, but we’re not leaving you empty handed, no – tune into Race Radio for a preview of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with Rouleur’s Rachel Jary to hear what’s happened so far and what to expect in the coming days, a word with Zwift’s Director of Strategy Kate Veronneau on
Race Radio Live at the Tour: CHAMPAGNE IN THE RAIN
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Well, well, well, if it isn’t a bumper edition of Race Radio to finish an outstanding Tour. We get out of bed early to recon the Montmartre climb, eat a hearty business luncheon with a punchline or two before heading to watch the finish, topped off with another pit walk, where we find out if this spectacular stage was as fun for the riders as it was for
Race Radio Live at the Tour: Buses, Caravans and Big Trucks
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Race Radio’s Harry and Stu bring the pit walk to the peloton – where they catch old mate Tom Southam for a quick chat about the cricket, plus some words from Oscar Onley’s DS Matt Winston (also about the cricket) – before taking to the final climb to experience the publicity caravan in its somewhat reduced fullness and a bit of a scramble to the top to
Race Radio Live at the Tour: Into the Cloud on the Col de la Loze
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Harry and Stu are finally on the ground in France and kick things off with a monster day on the mighty Col de la Loze. Armed with a pair of Bromptons, a bag of pastries, and boundless enthusiasm, they pedal into the clouds for the Queen Stage of this year’s Tour.
Expect mist, mayhem, and mistimed gear shifts—as well as a quick chat with cycling photogra
Show Me The Money: Is Pro Cycling Financially Broken?
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The sport of professional cycling has everything. Dramatic storylines, heroic champions, tear jerking wins, and more. But, one thing it seems to be lacking is cash.
Every year, it seems like teams have to fight harder and harder to get sponsorship to pay their riders. Compared to the likes of soccer and other mainstream sports, budgets in cycl
Race Radio: Chaos, Crashes & Couchside Commentary – The Tour is On!
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The Tour de France kicked off last weekend and oh boy what a race we’ve had already! There've been some amazing stage winners, some crazy crashes, and some signs that we are in for one hell of a July. I’m enjoying this year’s race purely as a fan from the comfort of my sofa. But, when it comes to fans, there’s none bigger than old mates Harry a
BONUS - Punched by the Divide: Sveino vs. the World’s Toughest Race
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We’re into July, and the Tour is about to kick off. The Tour De France is the biggest bike race in the world in terms of exposure and the sheer number of eyeballs watching the action b
Under the Hood: Back with Dr. Andre Le Gerche to Check My Heart
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It’s July, which means we’re just days away from the Tour de France. I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely frothing for this year’s race to kick off. My heart is racing just thinking about it…and that’s exactly what this month’s episode is all about; my heart.
Guys, this month’s episode of Life In The Peloton is one for all you training g
The Race Communiqué: Tour de France Breakdown & Durbo’s Data Dive
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We’re coming to the end of June, and in the world of cycling, that can only mean one thing…it’s almost time for the Tour! It’s all been leading up to this - the biggest bike race of the year. I’ve got my old mates Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge back on The Race Communique to help
Race Radio: Tantalisingly Close – Warming Up for the Tour
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The Tour is right around the corner! La Grande Boucle. The creme de la creme. The biggest race of the year. After a stellar Dauphine watching Pog, Jonas, and Remco show their cards I am so gee’d up to watch this year’s race; A grippy first week in the North of France, some epic mountains, and a brand new finish up Monmartre in Paris - what’s no
Ben O’Connor: Chasing Yellow & Calling It How It Is
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The Giro has finished for another year, which means all eyes are now shifting to the big one; Le Tour. We’re just under a month away from the Grand Depart, so who better to speak to than an Aussie legend that’s won stages in all three Grand Tours, nearly won the Vuelta last year, bagged himself the Silver medal at the World Champs, and narrowly
The Race Communiqué: Del Toro Dominates, Giro Mayhem & MULLET JOINS THE MIC!
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Guys, the Giro is rolling along, and what a race it’s shaping up to be. Ahead of the final week of racing, it’s still all to play for. We’ve got the mega-talented young Isaac Del Toro holding onto the Maglia Rosa, bookies' favourite Primoz Roglič dropping out of contention, and
Race Radio: Superfans at the Super Race: It’s Giro Time!
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If there’s one thing the Race Radio boys love more than a pun, a pint, or podcasting, it’s the Giro d’Italia. The passion, the culture, and - of course - the racing; does it get any better?! It’s a Giro special episode this month, and boy do these guys deliver. The Giro is generally regarded as the fan-favourite of all the grandys, and that’s e
BONUS: Orica Greenedge’s ‘Class Of ‘14’: The Day We Won the Giro TTT
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Guys, the Giro is underway and that can only mean one thing; it’s time for me to wheel out that classic old LITP story of the time I rode the Team Time Trial at the 2014 Giro with the Greenedge boys and we only went and bloody won it!...What do you mean I bring it up every year?
Seriously, though, this is one of my favourite episodes we’ve ever
From Breakaway King to GC Contender: Derek Gee Gears Up for the Giro
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Guys, the Giro is almost upon us! This weekend, the 3 week beast that I raced twice in my career kicks off over in Albania of all places. The start list is absolutely stacked, with the likes of Roglič, Ayuso, Bernal, and heaps more huge riders going toe to toe to try to take home one of the most iconic jerseys in cycling; the Maglia Rosa.
One
BONUS: From the Peloton to the Page: The Story Behind the Stories
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This episode from the Chronicles is a sneak peek into how my Life in the Peloton and Svein’s incredible 'We Will Never Be Here Again' books came to life.
In this special snippet, I’m
Race Radio: Ardennes Fever, EF Insights & Tales from Liège
Harry and Stu might come from opposite ends of the UK and sport very different hairstyles, but there’s one thing they share a passion for: The Old Lady. Not just any old lady – I’m talking about the fourth monument of the season, Liège–Bastogne–Liège. It’s the oldest of all the monuments, and marks the end of the Classics season – and that’s what this month’s episode of Race Radio is all about: th
The Race Communiqué: Roubaix Mayhem, Solo Masterclasses & Durbo's First Quiz
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The chaos of the Cobbled Classics is over for another season. From Omloop, through E3 and Wevelgem, Flanders, and then the big one - Paris Roubaix; these are the biggest and best races on the calendar for me, so I was super excited to sit down with Tom Southam and Luke Durbridge t
Flanders Finished, the Roubaix Cobbles Await: Laurence Pithie’s Reckoning
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I don’t know about you guys, but I thought this year’s edition of the Tour of Flanders was an absolute classic. It had everything: drama, excitement, chaos, and - of course - a worthy winner. I couldn’t wait to catch up with our man on the ground, Laurence Pithie, to hear what happened between the barriers on the bergs of Flanders, and hear how
Through the Chaos to the Cobbles: Riding Holy Week with Laurence Pithie
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After a big weekend of racing at E3 on Friday and Wevelgem on Sunday, I gave our man Laurence Pithie a call for another catch up to find out how his races went, and how he’s feeling about the big one
From San Remo to the Stones: Laurence Pithie Heads for the Cobbles
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Our man, Laurence Pithie, is back for the second episode in our mini series following the young Kiwi star through the 2025 Spring Classics.
After a delayed start to his European series, Laurence kicked things off on the weekend at Milan San Remo. We kick this ep off with a quick voice note from him live from the hotel room, and man, with the w
The Race Communiqué: Milan-San Remo Magic, Superteam Debate & Commentary Clip Challenge
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Well, guys, it’s that time again; The Race Communique is back and, of course, we kick this one off by unpacking an absolutely huge edition of Milan San Remo!
Three absolute titans of the sport (me, Southam, and Durbo) come together to talk about the first monument of the season. W
Milan–San Remo Preview: The Start of Laurence Pithie’s 2025 Classics Campaign
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It’s no secret that the Spring Classics are my favourite races. I loved racing them, and I love watching them as a fan. But, in my 10th year of doing Life In The Peloton, you’ve heard all the stories
Race Radio: Peloton Gossip with Emma Norsgaard Bjerg
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G’day, everyone. We’re well into March, and the Spring Classics are calling! We had an absolutely storming opening weekend, and Paris Nice has just wrapped up; which means we’re in for a treat over the next few weeks as we get to enjoy four of the five monuments PLUS a whole heap of other amazing one day races.
One of the things I love about t
Bikepacking New Zealand: Waihau Bay, Māori Resilience & Surfing in Gisborne – Part 2
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Well, guys, if you enjoyed part 1 of my epic trip across to New Zealand then get yourself a cold one, sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy the second part of the story. If you didn’t catch part 1 earlier this week then make sure you go back and listen to that first.
We pick up the journey at the start of day 3, and head straight to the iconi
Bikepacking New Zealand: Gisborne’s Hidden Gems, Māori Culture & Gravel Adventures - Part 1
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G’day guys, I’m back with another ep of Life In The Peloton; and this one’s a little bit different. Earlier this month, I was invited out to a little town called Gisborne over on the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island for a bikepacking adventure.
Gisborne Tourism gave me a call and wanted to see if I’d come over for 5 days of bike riding
BONUS: Grounding, Sunlight & Life Beyond the Peloton
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Sveino and I are back for another episode of the Life In The Peloton Chronicles. I absolutely love getting so sit down and catch up with my old mate for an hour or two each month, and
The Race Communiqué: UAE’s Power Play, Classics Preview & Geraint Thomas Trivia
We’re coming towards the end of February, and the road racing season is well underway. Since we last recorded together on the eve of the Tour Down Under, we’ve had a whole heap of European racing in Spain, France, and Portugal, the UAE Tour, and more! Southam and Durbo join me once again to dissect the races, talk about the season ahead, and - of course - have a proper laugh in the Communi-quiz.
A
Race Radio: 2025 Season Preview – 10 Things to Get Excited About!
The boys are back in town for the second episode of Race Radio! Harry & Stu have passed their probation and been let loose on the mic once again to talk about what they’re most excited for in the 2025 season. These boys are fanatical about pro cycling, and their enthusiasm is infectious, so it was great to hear them giving their overview of the coming season.
As always, Harry’s given me a blur
Lachlan Morton’s Epic Lap of Australia: The Ride, The Team and What’s Next
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One of the things I love most about being at the Tour Down Under is getting to catch up with people in person and record podcasts live. The chemistry is just so much better than a video call, and I love being able to pick up on those little tidbits of information or body language that you miss online.
With that in mind, I was absolutely stoked
BONUS: Life in the Peloton Chronicles: New Season, New Challenges
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It’s been a long, cold winter, but Svein and I are back for the 2025 season with a fresh ep of Life In The Peloton: Chronicles for you - the Pelo members.
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Race Radio Kicks Off: Cycling Banter, TDU Wrap & A Chat with Mike Woods
Well, it’s finally here. I’m really excited to share with you the first episode of a BRAND NEW Podcast series here on Life In The Peloton. This is Life In The Peloton’s Race Radio and, for the first time in 10 years, this pod isn’t hosted by me!
That’s right, this is two best friends - Harry Dowdney and Stu Downie - taking a look at the sport we love from the perspective of the fans. These funny
The Race Communiqué Returns: TDU Tactics, Kit Talk & 2025 Season Kickoff
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The 2025 road racing season has kicked off down here in Adelaide at the Tour Down Under, and that can only mean one thing; it’s time for The Race Communiqué! It’s been a long off season, but Southam, Durbo, and I are back on the mics having a yarn about bike racing, and boy is it good to be back.
TDU is a special race. Not only is it my “home”
Talking Luft! With Lucy Bartholomew
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For 2025, I’m bringing back a fan favourite. That’s right, Talking Luft is BACK! When the mood is right, I’ll be dropping a classic Talking Luft episode a few days after the main Life In The Peloton pod drops, just to give you guys an extra bite of the cherry. This is where we try to find a bit more out about special guests though some short ra
Lucy Bartholomew: Ultra Running, Mental Strength & Exploring New Pelotons
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Happy New Year! Life In The Peloton is back, and I’m really excited to kick off 2025 with one of the brightest stars in the Ultrarunning world; Lucy Bartholomew.
A Melbourne native, Lucy’s been competitively trail running since she was 16, when she lined up at a 100km race along the South Coast of Victoria with her old man. Since then, she’s go
Grace Brown - From World Champion to Bowing Out in Style
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Well, this is it, guys. It's the end of the road season, and if you're a long-time listener, you'll know it's the end of the season for us here at Life on the Peloton.
For the pro peloton, it's time to take a break from cycling. Just thinking of it takes me back to my racing days, as the 'offy' was always a bit of a special time, especially whe
The Race Communiqué - Episode 10
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The Race Communique is exclusively brought to you by The Escape Collective. Check out the new and improved BikeGrid which now goes all the way back to riders from 2001! Go and check it out and let me know how you get on.
Hey everyone, just like that, the 2024 World Tour season has nearly wrapped up. Even though there's still racing happening in
The story behind the Dirty Docker
It might only be Wednesday, but this week is absolutely massive for us at Life in the Peloton. It’s the week of the Dirty Docker—our inaugural cycling and running festival happening up in my hometown of Lancefield this weekend!
With such an exciting event on the horizon, I thought, why not dedicate this entire podcast to the Dirty Docker? This event has been over a year in the making, and I can’t
The Race Communiqué - Episode 9
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Well, I don’t know about you, but here at Life in the Peloton, we are still absolutely buzzing from yesterday’s World Road Race Championships! I think we witnessed one of the greatest performances ever.
I’m delighted to say that we’ve got a hot-off-the-press Communiqué pod for you. Joining me are Jayco Alula rider Luke Durbridge and EF Educati
Lael Wilcox: The fastest woman to cycle the globe
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This week on Life in the Peloton, we’ve got Lael Wilcox back on the pod. As many of you know, Lael has just become the Guinness World Record holder for cycling around the world. She rode an incredible 29,000 kilometers starting from Chicago, circumnavigating the globe in 108 days, 12 hours, and 12 minutes.
I was so excited to get Lael back on t
Christian Meier - Road to Trail
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Regulars to the pod might be familiar with the story of Christian Meier the cyclist, the teammate, or the Girona resident and coffee shop owner. But, inspired by organising my first running event - the ‘Pub to Pub’ in Lancefield, this instalment Life in the Peloton is all aboutChristian Meier: the ultra-runner.
After retiring in 2016 and settin
Talking Luft Top 6's! Worlds with Rob Hatch
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Hey everyone, we’re back this week with another Talking Luft Top Six Most Influential! This week I’m joined by one of the most recognisable and talented cycling commentators, Rob Hatch to talk all about our most influential World Championships.
The World Road Race Championships is not only one of the most prestigious races of the year, but it’s
Hot Off The Press - Vuelta España Virtual Press Room
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Life in the Peloton has been cooking up something a bit different for you this week, I’ve thrown my press badge back on, and jumped in on the rest day press-conference action, to bring you the very first “Hot Off The Press”, Life in the Peloton’s Virtual Press Room from the Vuelta España.
With so much action and suspense at the Spanish Grand T
The Race Communiqué - Episode 8
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It’s Race Communiqué time at Life in the Peloton, and this week Luke Durbridge, Tom Southam and I, are once again covering all of the latest action from inside and outside of the peloton as we move into the final big phase of racing for the year.
First up, we dive into the latest news from the Vuelta a España. It’s been a thrilling race so far
Josh Poertner
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This week’s episode of Life in the Peloton is a treat for all the tech fans out there as we’re talking to Josh Poertner. Currently, Josh is the owner of iconic cycling brand Silca, where he has been doing some really cool stuff in the past few years, but he’s also one of the minds behind some of the most interesting changes in tech in pro cycli
Talking Luft! Vuelta Top 6 with Sam Bewley
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This week Talking Luft’s Top Six Most Influential is from one of my personal favourite races with one of my best mates from the peloton: it’s the Vuelta España with Sam Bewley.
Sam had a great career on the road, riding all three Grand Tours in his thirteen-year pro career and is now a successful DS at Israel Premier Tech. We were teammates at
Unbound and Beyond - Haley Smith and Rosa Klöser
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This week on Life in the Peloton we get away from skinny tyres and dive back onto gravel with Haley Smith and Rosa Klöser, two stars of the privateer gravel scene
Many of you will have seen the epic finish at this year’s Unbound Gravel, which ended in a gripping nine-rider sprint in Emporia.
Both Haley - who is a former winner of the Lifetime G
Matteo Jorgenson
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This week on the pod I managed to catch up with one of the revelations of the season and one of the big players of last month’s racing at the Dauphiné and Tour de France, Matteo Jorgensen.
2024 has been a huge season for Matteo. After four years knocking at the door at Movistar, last winter he made the switch to Team Visma Lease-A-Bike and he h
The Race Communiqué - Episode 7
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A little later than usual, but we are back this week with a hot-off-the-press Race Communiqué.
The Tour de France is the only race on the calendar where, myself and my two regular podcast guests, Luke Durbridge and Tom Southam are all on the ground at the same time.
After a month on the road doing our respective jobs at the race, we sat down
