The Domestiques
Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the world of cycling. Hosted by Matilda Reynolds, Lee "Hollywood" Turner, and Mark O'Brien.
Episodes
The Giro D'Italia with Josie Talbot
This week on The Domestiques, we’re joined by Australian WorldTour rider Josie Talbot for a chaotic, insightful and occasionally internet-challenged conversation from Girona.We break down a wild Giro d’Italia Women, from Lorena Wiebes’ bike-weight disqualification to Demi Vollering’s final-stage heist, Anna van der Breggen’s heartbreak, Elisa Longo Borghini’s home victory, and the continued rise o
The Greatest Weekend in Gravel
The Giro wraps, the Giro Women kicks off in chaos, and somehow a gel wrapper becomes the biggest villain in cycling. Tils, Hollywood and Marko unpack Jonas Vingegaard’s dominant three weeks, Jai Hindley’s huge podium, Aussie climbing depth, Lorena Wiebes’ brutal 20-gram disqualification, Elisa Balsamo in pink, and the gravel carnage from Australian Nationals and Unbound. Marko pleads his “could’ve
The Giro Gets Weird
The crew is back together and, somehow, still talking about gravel. This week on The Domestiques, Tils, Marko and Hollywood unpack the latest Giro drama, from breakaway chaos and motorbike controversy to Jai Hindley’s podium chances, Jonas Vingegaard’s control, and whether the final week can save the race.They also dive into the huge Tour Down Under announcement, with the men’s and women’s races s
Seven Ways to Suffer with Roadside Cycling Podcast
Two pods. One gravel circus. A whole lot of pea gravel carnage. This week, The Domestiques joins forces with Roadside Podcast and host Jethro Gammie-Nagle to unpack everything from Seven Gravel Race in Nannup, Western Australia. With the event acting as a full-blown dress rehearsal for the UCI Gravel World Championships in October, Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien take us inside their elite races
Luke Tuckwell: Australia’s Next GC Hope
This week on The Domestiques, Matilda Reynolds and Hollywood are joined by one of Australia’s most exciting young cycling prospects, Luke Tuckwell. From growing up in Orange, New South Wales, to wearing pink at the Baby Giro, signing with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, and finishing sixth at the Tour de Romandie just one second behind Luke Plapp, Luke’s rise has been ridiculous in the best possible way.
Trekky’s Guide to Gravel and 120 Grams an Hour
This week on The Domestiques, we take it off Beach Road and into the dirt with Brendan “Trekky” Johnston, one of Australia’s leading gravel riders and a regular at the pointy end of the Lifetime Grand Prix in the US.Trekky talks through the brutal mix of racing that defines modern gravel, from Sea Otter and Levi’s GranFondo to the madness of Unbound, where equipment, fuelling, tactics and luck all
The Ardennes with Jack Haig
Fresh from the Ardennes, Australian pro Jack Haig joins The Domestiques to take us inside one of the wildest weeks of racing on the calendar. Now in new colours with INEOS Grenadiers, Jack chats through the move from Bahrain Victorious, his role inside the team, the slightly chaotic kit situation, and what life actually looks like between Amstel, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.Then it’s
Amstel Recap & Ardennes Preview
A quick hit with the OGs, and somehow it still spirals.Gravel’s having a moment, Hollywood’s avoiding it at all costs, and Marco’s deep in the trenches chasing form ahead of Seven. From Beechworth to Macedon, Hell Ride to airport loops, it’s a full spectrum of cycling chaos. On the pro side, Amstel Gold delivers mixed emotions, breakout rides, and a reminder that Demi doesn’t always win the sprint
Roubaix Debrief + Kim Le Court Interview
Fresh off one of the wildest Classics weekends of the year, The Domestiques return with a blockbuster episode featuring one of the most compelling riders in the sport right now, Kim Le Court-Pienaar.From the chaos of Roubaix to the heartbreak and brutality of Flanders, the crew unpack it all before diving deep into Kim’s story, a journey that spans continents, setbacks, self-doubt, and ultimately,
Pog vs Pidcock: San Remo Delivers
Milano–San Remo delivered exactly what it always promises… and somehow still surprised.From a brutal, slow-burning build to one of the most chaotic and thrilling final 30km we’ve seen in years, this was cycling at its absolute peak. Crashes, comebacks, and a finish that came down to centimetres. The kind of race that reminds you why this sport hits different.We break down:Pog’s unreal recovery and
Milan-San Remo Preview
The Domestiques are back off the Peaks high and straight into a massive week of racing. We cover Grafton to Inverell, the latest from the ProVelo Super League, Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Trofeo Binda, and a full preview of Milan-San Remo. The crew break down Finlay Walsh’s huge win, Pat Eddy’s response in Inverell, Isaac del Toro’s rise, Van der Poel’s form, Vingegaard’s strange fashion choice
Post Peaks Debrief
The crew finally unpack the much-hyped Post Peaks Challenge debrief. Tils, Hollywood and Marko relive the full chaos of the day, from freezing descents and fog on Hotham to missed groups, music failures, pain caves and the push for sub-8 glory. Spoiler alert: Marko, Tils and Hollywood DOMINATED. There’s plenty of laughs, a few near-disasters, some very honest suffering, and a proper appreciation f
Warny Chaos: Hollywood’s Borrowed Bike & Tills’ Crash
In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Hollywood and Marko unpack a huge Warny weekend - from Hollywood’s gritty on-road survival story (nutrition chaos, puncture drama and a borrowed bike rescue) to Matilda’s tough crash update and a no-holds-barred breakdown of how the men’s race tactics unfolded. The crew also recaps an exciting women’s edition, reacts to Omloop and Kuurne in Europe, and lo
Melbourne to Warrnambool with Maeve Plouffe
Warny week is here and this episode is stacked. We break down the headlines from the UAE Tour, where Isaac del Toro impressed, Luke Plapp climbed with confidence, and plenty of questions were raised, before diving into the chaos and GC shake-up from the ProVelo round in Tasmania ahead of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic. To close, we sit down with Maeve Plouffe for an honest chat about Europe,
From Peaks Challenge to Tassie ProVelo to the WorldTour in the UAE
We've got a bit on this week. Peaks Challenge is almost here and the nerves are real. This week the crew dives deep into pacing Tawonga, surviving Hotham, fuelling like your life depends on it, and why the race is often won in the valleys, not on the climbs. Over in Tassie, the ProVelo Super League Tour of Tasmania is shaping up as one of the most open editions in years. With key names absent, the
Matt White Exclusive: Hard Truths of Jayco-AlUla
In this episode of The Domestiques the team is joined by Matt White, the head honcho behind the shakers and movers at Jayco-AlUla.
We ask the hard questions.
What’s the real story behind Caleb Ewan’s departure?
What plans are there for Ben O’Connor, Michael Matthews and Luke Plapp?
Is The Pog beatable?
We look back on the TDU and look ahead to the Cadel Evans one day classic.
It’s a deep in-depth
Drama on Stage 2 of the TDU as Welsford does the double
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Sam Welsford is the toast of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under and The Domestiques highly praise his courage from stage 2. Lots of fun, banter and entertainment in today’s episode including Hollywood’s date with the local laundromat while Tomo exposes his silky, smooth golden tones that would make Phil Liggett blush.
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Rest Day with Nick Owen and Georgie Howe.
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We’re joined by former World Tour rider Georgie Howe and cycling coach to the World Tour and the next generation of stars Nick Owen. We breakdown what it takes to be a professional cyclist, review the Aussie women’s performances and preview the men’s stages and pick our favourites to take out the men’s 25th Orche jersey bangbang20 20% off Black Sheep
Recapping Nationals in Perth and previewing TDU
Perth put on a terrific show by hosting the Road Cycling National Championships for the first time.
Hear the opinions of The Domestiques as they unpack a weekend to remember in the WA capital city.
And although former national champion Sarah Gigante was a notable omission following surgery, she too shares her thoughts on how the titles can improve in future years.
We chew over the fat as we look
Previewing the Australian Road Championships
It’s a brand new year and The Domestiques delivers the ultimate preview to the Australian Road Championships in Perth.
Cycling’s “Mr WA” Matt Poyner tells us why the 2025 Road Nats will be special in every way.
His local knowledge of the spectacular city course is one reason why cycling supporters should be excited.
It’s a terrific way to kick off the new season.
It's December and we're back to our roots!
It’s Hollywood and Tils in the studio today to catch up on some Australian stalwart events: the Tour de Bright and the Great Victorian Bike Ride. Hollywood breaks down his questionable diet and race report from Bright, whilst Tils opens up on how shes feeling post-diagnosis and working the Great Victorian Bike Ride. Plus the latest news in global cycling. Thanks to Black Sheep Performance Apparel
TDF 2024: Arise Sir Mark Cavendish
Sir Mark Cavendish, at 39 years old, has become the most winningest Tour de France rider, taking the record and his 35th Tour de France stage. We are joined by one of the best lead out men in the World Greg Henderson, to break down another historic day at the 111th Tour de France. This podcast is powered by Marsh Insurance and Black Sheep.
Previewing the 111th Tour de France
The most anticipated race of the year, the 111th Tour de France. The big six are all lining up and we're not just talking about the six Australians. Join us over the next three weeks from Florence to Nice, as we cover the highs and lows, the winners, losers and jersey wearers. Get set for the greatest sporting event of the year!
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An exclusive interview with Jay Vine
After crashing out of a race in Spain which almost ended his career, Canberra’s Jay Vine is determined to make a full recovery and return to the winner’s podium before too long. Hear how the former TDU champion and multiple Grand Tour stage winner has been supported by his team UAE and pregnant wife. It’s an incredible journey of hardship but Jay is confident happier days are not far away. Also, M
Classics season with Cyrus Monk
Aussie Cyrus Monk reviews the Classics Season, and his own first-hand experiences of all it's chaos. Cyrus has a very altered path into the professional peloton. A true 'Aussie Battler' with a beautiful mullet, Cyrus takes us through his unique nutrition routine, the art of the breakaway and fighting for a Grand Tour spot. This is a fantastic discussion with one of the peloton's unsung heroes.
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Baden Cooke
TdF Green Jersey winner Baden Cooke joins us to share stories about his past, present and future. The Pog cleans up at Catalonia and the Classics season heats up ahead of Flanders and Roubaix. The IndiPac tragically claims a life - we share our thoughts. Hollywood reflects on the Snowy Classic and Tils prepares for a bike packing week away. It’s all here in this week’s edition of The Domestiques.
LIVE AT THE TDU: Stage 4 with Brody Chapman and Chloe Hosking
We're live from Hilton Adelaide again for Stage 4 of the Tour Down Under. Til's got taken out by an F1 superstar during RADL GRVL, and still managed to be on today's episode. We are joined by Brody Chapman and Chloe Hosking. These superstars share their unique perspectives on the biggest week in Australian cycling.
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LIVE AT THE TDU: Stage 3 with Paul van der Ploeg
We're live again from the Hilton Adelaide and the 2024 Tour Down Under. We dissect the drama of Stage 3. Hear our firsthand account of Luke Plapp's harrowing crash and its impact on the race. We're also joined by special guest, mountain biking legend Paul van der Ploeg, as we explore the burgeoning world of gravel cycling, and discuss the future and the evolution of the sport.
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Jimmy Whelan is back and the 2024 Tour de France routes are live!
Aussie Jimmy Whelan is back in the proessional peloton, we quickly scan the men's and women's Tour de France routes and touch base on the Australian NRS.The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
The Prodigal Sons are coming home
The latest transfer news with Caleb Ewan and (likely) Luke Plapp are returning home to Jayco Allula, 18-year-old Tasmanian Felicity Wilson-Haffenden signs with Trek, and Tommo issues a formal apology.
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A thrilling end to the best UCI Worlds ever!
Pat Shaw joins us to breakdown the final weekend of Super UCI Worlds, the Aussie juniors dominating and we talk about the historic moments happening in women's sports.
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How good is the Tour de France Femmes? July comes to an end.
An incredible 8 Stages unpacked, AVV reign ends, the Aussies do us proud and should TDFF have a processional stage? Hollywood, Tommo and Tils upack it all. NB: Apologies for Hollywood's audio in this episode. He's in holiday mode.
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A race of sweltering heat and dropouts as the TDFF enters the final stages
Tommo, Hollywood and Tils break down Stages 4 and 5 of the Tour de France Femmes. We miss Ashleigh Moolman Pasio and round out with the same routine at the Australian Road Nationals.
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Heartbreak and treachery as the Tour de France Femmes ends Stage 3
Hollywood, Tommo and Tils recap the first 3 stages of the Tour de France Femmes. We discuss pregnancy, kits and tactics, as well as preview everything that is to come in the greatest race on earth.
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Grace Brown joins the show to recap Stage 4 of the TDF and detail her prep for the TDF Femmes
Grace Brown multiple stage winner, Classics Queen, and TT specialist joins us in the studio to talk about her preparation in Melbourne for the Tour de France Femme, as well as her thoughts on the current state of women's cycling, and of course, we hear her thoughts on the Men's stages, Netflix and riding for a French team FDJ.
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Remco Evenepoel and Annemiek van Vleuten WIN the 2022 World Championships
Words cannot really describe what we saw this weekend. Tommo, Hollywood and Tils certainly have a crack at honouring an incredible week that was. The 2022 World Championships will be remembered for a long-time to come.
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Special Edition - Tour de Femme avec Zwift with Tracey Gaudry (Former UCI Vice-President, Dual Olympian, Multi National Champion)
Tracey Gaudry is a Globally renowned Australian sports administrator and former professional cyclist, who was the Vice President of the UCI, current president of the Oceania cycling federation, and behind the scenes continues to champion enormous change in not just women's cycling but lifting the entire peloton from grassroots to world champions.
Matilda and Tracey dive into the overnight success
Tour de Femme avec Zwift Stage 2 and 3 with ex-pro Carlee Taylor
The team recap Stage 2 and 3 of the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift and talks to special guest, semi-retired ex-pro rider and Zwift Social Media Manager Carlee Taylor. Matilda kicks off by highlighting Hollywood’s hosting reliability being that of a Movistar rider as he drops out at the start, then as he comes back the ladies get stuck into discussing the uplifting halo effect of the TdFF and all
Tour de France Stage 16 with 2022 TDU winner Jimmy Whelan
We are deep into the final week of the 2022 Tour de France, and we are well and truly on our way to the Pyrenees. Stage 16 saw Canadian stallwart Hugo Houle win in an emotional victory, with little change in the General Classification. So, we took the opportunity to spend almost the full episode with Jimmy Whelan, former EF Racing member and winner of the 2022 Santos Festival of Cycling and second
Michael ‘Bling’ Matthews joins us live to talk through his Stage 14 win of the Tour de France!
Aussie Michael ‘Bling’ Matthews takes us inside the peloton for this very special episode. Winner of Stage 14, ‘Bling’ takes us into those final few kms, Le Tour so far, what’s to come, his hopes for Wollongong Worlds, his friendship with tadej pogačar, importance of family, being slightly misunderstood, and are the ASO testing for CoVid with head pats? This is an incredibly honest chat with Austr
TdF Stage 5, A Flying Belgian & Special Guest, Veteran Tour Photographer Beardy McBeard
Black Sheep Cycling presents The Domestiques. The first stage of the tour returns to the motherland and already it's all off to a flying start - or so it looked with the man in yellow flapping his wings over the finish line. The 171.5km coastal action between Dunkerque and Calais of Stage 4 sent a bolt of excitement through our hosts Mike, Lee and Matilda for what's to come on this tour. ‘Champagn
TDF Prologue and Stage 2 with Gabriel Gaté
We’re well and truly rolling now at ‘The Domestiques’. After the Prologue in Copenhagen, Stage 2 of the Tour de France remained in Denmark from Roskilde to Nybord. A flat 200k for the sprinters. Mike, Lee and Matilda unpack the days racing, as Fabio Jakobsen took the honours, and the hearts, of our crew following his life-threatening crash two years ago. Second on the line was Wout van Aert, who t
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Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep Cycling, The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage of the 2022 Tour de France. Hosted by the voice of Australian Cycling, Mike Tomalaris brings more than 30 years of TdF experience at SBS Sports alongside cycling personality Lee ‘Hollywood’ Turner and formidable pro Matilda Raynolds. Together t
TDF 2025 - The Super Domestique, Harry Sweeny, on the Tour’s second rest day
Rest day with Harry Sweeny: He’s the MVP of Stage 10. The unsung Aussie hero of the 2025 Tour. And yes he’s back on the pod.Harry shares his experiences during the race, including his strategies for nutrition, training, and mental health. The conversation delves into the dynamics of racing, the challenges posed by fans, and the pressures of competing at such a high level. As the Tour progresses, H
TDF 2024: Heat, Drama, and Surprises with AusCycling Coach Nick Owen
The Tour de France has kicked off with a bang! And The Domestiques are on location in Italy for the Grand Départ. We analyse the first heat-dominated weekend of drama on the roads and excitement in the crowd. With the Olympics around the corner Australia’s medal hopes rest on the shoulders of Luke Plapp and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. The man responsible for guiding our cyclists to triumph is Australia’s
Chaos at Cadels and New Warny Date Confirmed
The crew unpack a massive weekend of racing at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, breaking down both the women’s and men’s editions lap by lap. From Ally Wollaston’s historic back-to-back win and the growing depth of women’s racing, to a chaotic men’s finale shaped by wind, positioning, and split-second decisions, there’s no shortage of analysis. The conversation digs into team tactics, stando
Melbourne to Warrnambool Postponed and Cadel's Preview
It’s an emergency pod as the crew reconvenes to unpack the chaos and intrigue around Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race weekend. From final Tour Down Under reflections to sharp takes on ProVelo, form riders, and tactical trends, the conversation quickly turns serious with bushfires threatening the Surf Coast, Cadel’s, and even the Melbourne to Warrnambool. The team dives deep into what route change
TDF First Rest Day, Stage 4 of Giro Donne and Special Guest Allan Jefferson (2022 RAAM Winner)
It’s the Tour’s first rest day, but The Domestiques (not ‘Domestics’) aren’t resting. In today’s episode we wrap up the first few days of the tour, and then get stuck into all things Giro Donne. There was huge shakeup that happened in the Emilia Romagna region overnight. Let’s just say that the crew concludes that Annemiek van Vleuten is the greatest cyclist of all time. There - you have it. Spoil
5 from 5 in Lombardia
Join us as we dive into a thrilling weekend of global and local events, including Lombardia, Gravel Worlds, the Dirty Docker, the Women’s Ironman World Champs, and the Melbourne Marathon. Don't miss out on exclusive offers: enjoy 10% off your entry to United Energy Around the Bay on October 26 with code HOLLYWOOD, and save 20% on everything at Black Sheep Cycling with code DOMESTIQUES. Plus, get M
MVP goes solo to win the 2023 UCI World Championships
One of our favourite guests, Henk Vogels, joins the crew to dissect an incredible day of racing in the Men's Road Race at the 2023 UCI World Championships.
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2024 Year in Review with Rachel Neylan
The story of Rachel Neylan leaving her home in Sydney to pursue a career as a professional cyclist on the World Tour is fascinating.
She shares the path taken in creating a brilliant career and the sacrifices made in this fascinating episode of The Domestiques.
We also look back on the year that was in our final episode of 2024.
The many highs, the not-so-many lows and everything in between.
It’s
Live from Lorne: Pt 1. The Calm Before Fondo Worlds
Recorded on the eve of the Gran Fondo World Championships, this special collab episode between The Domestiques and The WMN Podcast. Sheridan Braatvedt, Georgie Howe, Matilda Raynolds, and Lee “Hollywood” Turner go in depth, talking about nerves, preparation, and what’s really at stake with amaterur cycling events like this one.The crew dives into the energy building in Lorne, the stories behind th
Inside the WorldTour with Chris Hamilton
This week on The Domestiques, Hollywood, Marko and Tils are joined by Australian WorldTour stalwart Chris Hamilton, the road captain, climber and all-round legend who’s spent nearly a decade guiding leaders through grand tours, chaos stages and everything in between.We talk team tactics, life inside the peloton, the role of a modern road captain, the biggest changes, and what’s next for the quietl
Our Massive Giro d’Italia Wrapup
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End of the Giro and we have better Audio!!! Tadej Pogačar is the toast of the Giro d’Italia and of world cycling. In this week’s edition of The Domestiques we compare The Pog with some of the sport’s legends. He ticks all the boxes and is the
TDF 2025 - Buckle Up - It's only Stage 3!
Stage 1 delivered cross-winds, chaos, and a shake-up nobody saw coming. Stage 2 upped the ante with relentless horizontal rain and a classics-inspired showdown. Hollywood and Marko join Matilda Raynolds to dissect the big moves, epic meltdowns, and critical strategies shaping the early days of the Tour de France. Buckle up - it's only Stage 3, and we're already in deep. Presented by Black Sheep Cy
The Women's TDU finale leaves us wanting more!
The finale of the Women's Tour Down Under leaves us wanting more. Lee, Tommo and Tils discuss how to add more to the race, Channel 7 need to fire their intern, a phenomenal win by Aussie Grace Brown, a different orche jersey every day, and the men's prologue gets underway in the wet. Plus so much more.
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Matilda cracks the whip as the TDU enters the final stage and prepares to climb Lofty five times. We think.
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Tadej Pogačar continues to redefine what is possible with a stunning victory in Flanders.
What a weekend of racing. Lotte Kopecky went on an 18km attack and destroyed the peloton in the Women's Tour of Flanders. Whilst Tadej Pogačar continued to show a level of brilliance that rivals that of Eddy Merckx. A super-human attack up the Koppenberg sealed the sweetest of victories for the Pog. “It’s a day I’ll never forget,” Pogačar said. “I can say I can retire after today and be proud of m
The business end of the TDU with Mark O'Brien
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We're live at the Adelaide Hilton for Stage 3 of the TDU. Not only do we discuss the excitement surrounding the Tour Down Under, but we're joined by special guest Mark O'Brien. We dive into Mark's journey in cycling, his coaching endeavors, reflections on his career, insights on current riders and tacti
Stage 4 of the TDU and Caleb finds a home!
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The Tour Down Under reaches the pointy end yet only a handful of seconds separate the top riders. The Domestiques unpack the Queen stage on Willunga Hill. The big talking point is Caleb Ewan’s move to Ineos Grenadiers. Meantime, Matilda shares her experiences from the second edition of the RADL GVL despite losing some skin. Hollywood talks up the numb
Previewing the final week of the TDF + Neve Bradbury's podium in the Giro
While the podium appears to be decided at the Tour de France, The Domestiques examine the events that might unfold in the brutal stages of the third and final week.
Will the “The Pog Show” continue or will others be given an opportunity to enjoy some time under the French Summer sun?
It’s their last chance!
The team also pays tribute to Aussie Neve Bradbury’s historic podium place finish at the wo
The Godfather of Australian Cycling - John Trevorrow
The Domestiques welcomes a genuine Aussie legend. John Trevorrow has been heavily involved in cycling in Australia all his life. The man nicknamed “Iffy” is responsible for organising many iconic domestic events and converting non-cycling fans to the sport he loves including big financial hitters. In this episode he shares his experiences as a champion racer in an era when smoking cigarettes was c
Orla joins The Domestiques
The Domestiques are thrilled to welcome popular British television journalist and presenter Orla Chennaoui to the microphone. A woman who has a unique zest and passion for world cycling and who has opened doors for others to follow their dreams as broadcasters. Orla describes her television journey, the battles along the way and overcoming personal career challenges. Don’t miss this energised and
Pogacar's Risky Move - Allan Peiper's Exclusive Interview
The Domestiques brings you a very special interview with Allan Peiper, UAE Team Emirates Race Analyst and form Sports Director. As the Tour de France heads into the Pyrenees and Tadej Pogacar chases a third overall victory, Allan Peiper expresses his concern for a rider he mentored for many years.
Allan says The Pog may be “burning too many matches” and fears he may be overrun by the rising form
The Strade Bianche with AFL legend Ryan O'Keefe
Join us as we reflect on the thrilling men’s and women’s Strade Bianche races, preview Paris-Nice, and touch upon the significant loss of the Amy Gillett Foundation. AFL Legend Ryan O’Keefe shares not only his transition from the AFL to the bike, but also his insights on the state of Australian cycling, the impact of plant-based diets on athletic performance, and the ongoing struggle with concussi
Tour de France Stage 18 - The Vingegaard and Pog Show reaches Hautacam & Anya Louw reaches the inaugural Tour de Femmes
Stage 18 was the exclamation point on one of the most exciting Tour de France’s this century. Jonas Vingegaard all but extinguished Tadej Pogacar’s hopes of victory in Paris. Vingegaard broke away half-way up the Hautacam to claim his second mountaintop stage win, with the Pog a further minute down. And so we head into the penultimate stage, the final TT, and then onto Paris. Which is the perfect
Michael 'Bling' Matthews ahead of the 2022 World Championships in Wollongong
One of the biggest weeks in cycling is here, and it’s on our shores. From Sunday 18th to 25th September, the world’s best cyclists will be racing in Wollongong for a shot at the rainbow stripes, and The Domestiques crew are there to cover it. Today, we welcome Michael ‘Bling’ Matthews to help us review Grace Brown’s AMAZING podium ride in the Women’s ITT, and preview the week ahead. This, and so m
Stuart O'Grady joins us from Lourdes to recap Stage 6 of the TDF.
Stuey O'Grady, former Yellow Jersey wearer and Race Directory for the Tour Down Under, joins us to unpack Stage 6 and what to expect at the Tour Down Under 2024.
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Welsford launches in Stage 1 of the TDU
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We wrap up Stage One of the TDU as Sam Welsford puts on a masterclass. We also talk about sports nutrition with Dr. Gemma Sampson. A crucial topic, especially in the heat of Adelaide at this time of year. We talk what to eat, and what not to consume if you want to improve your progress. So many questions from Hollywood who’s preparing for his own perso
Behind the Scenes of the Tour de France Femme with Sarah Roy
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Domestiques, joined by Commonwealth Games medalist, and now flying the flag for EF Education–Oatly, Sarah RoyFrom being left off the Tour team in the final minutes, to dissecting SD Worx dynamics, we cover the age gap and the role of a road captain, and will she chase another contract? Proudly brought to you by Black Sheep Cycling and Aid Station!
A thriller on Willunga on Stage 2 of the Women's TDU with Sara Carrigan
A note: We apologise for today's audio - a few mishaps, which will be addressed tomorrow.
Sara Carrigan confirmed her place in Australian cycling folklore when winning the gold medal in the Road Race at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
The Domestiques welcome one of only two women to have achieved such an honour.
Sara explains her involvement at the 2025 Tour Down Under.
And while an absent Hollywood (mi
LIVE AT THE TDU: Stage 2 of the TDU with Nick Owen
We're back and we're live at the Adelaide Hilton. We dive into Stage 2 of the TDU. Today we are joined by Australian sports scientist Nick Owen. Nick is the coach of Ruby Rose-Gannon, Georgie Howe and Luke Plapp.
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Super Sunday at the TDU lives up to the hype!
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It was Super Sunday in Adelaide and The Domestiques were in cycling heaven with so much activity.
From the completion of the Tour Down Under (women’s edition) to the thrilling racing at the ProVelo Super League, there’s so much to discuss in this episode.
And we did.
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Special Edition: Importance of Fueling in Cycling
Scott Tindal is a performance nutrition coach with 20 years of experience working with pro and amateur athletes. He has a Masters degree in sports medicine and a post-graduate diploma in performance nutrition.
His also the founder of a new nutrition app called ‘Fuel In’ and is offering Domestiques listeners 20% off, use the code CART20 at www.fuelin.com.
One of the Australia's best sprinters, Graeme Brown, joins us to relive the chaos in Spain.
Graeme Brown, formerly of Rabobank and a dual Olympic Gold Medalist, joins us to break down a chaotic start to the Vuelta, the Tour de l'Avenir talent, and if GC leader Sepp Kuss can go all the way.
The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Mark Renshaw joins us to discuss Mark Cavendish and Stage 10 of the Tour de France.
Mark Renshaw, sprint advisor to Astana joins us to discuss Mark Cavendish, unpack stage 10 and the upcoming Sprint stages as the Tour enters it's second week.
The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Allan Peiper joins us to talk the first 9 days of the Tour de France and all things Tadej Pogacar.
Allan Peiper joins us to take us behind the scenes of Tadej Pogacar, his role as an advisor to Jayco Allula, and that famous day of navigating Tadej to his first Tour de France win.
The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Recapping an incredible Tour de France Femmes with Brodie Chapman
We catch-up with former Australian Champion and Lidl Trek rider Brodie Chapman to break down the TDFF. The highs and lows of Le Tour, SD-Worx tactics, and what is being labled as the greatest GC stage of all time. We talk about the progression in women's cycling and the challenge of racing the Summer of Cycling. All that and more in a special edition of The Domestiques.
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Special Edition: The world's best athlete, Cameron Wurf
Cam Wurf joins us for a special podcast to break down how he balances trying to win the World Ironman Championships whilst leading out INEOS in Paris Roubaix.
The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling and Honan Insurance Group.
Inside Ineos-Grenadiers with Zak Dempster
The Domestiques welcomes a former elite Aussie professional rider who’s making a fist of his role as a Director Sportif for one of the world’s biggest teams. Zak Dempster called the shots inside the Ineos-Grenadiers team car at the Giro d’Italia and triumphed after guiding Geraint Thomas to a place on the podium in Rome. Hear how Zak sacrificed a position to continue developing the cycling scene i
