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The Domestiques

The Domestiques

Black Sheep 201 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

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

Gravel Worlds: Marko’s Shot, the Crash and the Comeback.
Gravel Worlds: Marko’s Shot, the Crash and the Comeback. Oct 12, 2026 00:44:17 Fresh from the Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Marko O'Brien joins Tils to unpack the race from inside the front group: relentless climbs, huge efforts, a crash into the bush and the long fight to the finish.Tils brings the view from the commentary box as they discuss Marianne Vos's victory, Tiffany Cromwell's attacking ride and Magnus Bak Klaris's surprise men's title. Hollywood Lee Turner
Where Gravel Worlds Will Be Won and Lost
Where Gravel Worlds Will Be Won and Lost Oct 5, 2026 00:48:34 Powered by Black Sheep. Use code DOMESTIQUES for 20% off.Gravel Worlds is coming to Nannup, and Tasman Nankervis joins Matilda Reynolds and Mark O'Brien to break down the course from a racer's perspective. From the fight onto the first gravel sector to Brockman's climb, slippery descents and the punishing final loop, the crew explain where the race could be won, and where it could unravel.Tasman s
Montreal Delivers: Two World Champions and One Big Apology
Montreal Delivers: Two World Champions and One Big Apology Sep 28, 2026 00:47:24 Brandon McNulty lands the rainbow jersey, Demi Vollering wins a thriller and Michael “Bling” Matthews makes Hollywood eat his words. Matilda Reynolds, Mark O’Brien and Lee “Hollywood” Turner unpack a gripping Road Worlds in Montréal: the USA’s teamwork, the chase that stalled, the women’s tactical battle and the questions that remain over Australia’s team selection.Plus, the next generation makes
Australia’s Worlds Team: The Picks, the Omissions and the Questions
Australia’s Worlds Team: The Picks, the Omissions and the Questions Sep 14, 2026 00:37:42 Australia’s Worlds team has given The Domestiques plenty to debate. Matilda Reynolds, Mark O’Brien and Lee Turner unpack the selections, question the omissions of Luke Plapp and Ruby Roseman-Gannon, and look at the opportunities for Australia’s younger riders.Then it’s time to pick the rainbow jerseys. The crew weigh up the women’s favourites, debate the tactics that could decide the men’s race in
Preparing for Gravel Worlds
Preparing for Gravel Worlds Sep 9, 2026 00:47:42 What does it take to get ready for Gravel Worlds? Mark O’Brien takes Matilda Reynolds inside his preparation: long climbing days, repeated efforts, technical descents and the challenge of fuelling when the course barely gives you a break. They compare indoor training with riding outdoors, discuss the value of changing your training stimulus, and debate what AI can offer a training plan—and where a
Connor Wright’s Breakthrough and the Vuelta Turns Upside Down
Connor Wright’s Breakthrough and the Vuelta Turns Upside Down Aug 31, 2026 00:46:11 Lee “Hollywood” Turner is back from five weeks in Europe, and instantly back in the thick of it with Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien.The crew unpack Connor Wright’s junior XCO rainbow jersey, the elite mountain-bike showdown, Australian success at the Gran Fondo World Championships in Niseko, and a Vuelta already turned upside down. Plus: the transfer market, Jayco’s next move, Tour Bright chall
Pogačar, the Next Gen and Australia's WorldTour Future
Pogačar, the Next Gen and Australia's WorldTour Future Aug 24, 2026 00:54:49 From Tadej Pogačar taking red in Monaco to Matthew Brennan winning his first Grand Tour sprint, La Vuelta has started at full speed.Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien unpack the opening stages, the next generation of Australian talent, what Team Jayco AlUla needs to do next, and the best fit for Sarah Gigante if a move eventuates. They also reflect on Julian Alaphilippe’s retirement, Gravel Worlds
Inside the Tour Team Car with EF’s Tom Southam
Inside the Tour Team Car with EF’s Tom Southam Aug 17, 2026 01:04:27 The episode opens with a difficult but important conversation about rider safety and the loss of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal.EF Education-EasyPost sports director Tom Southam then joins Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien for a look inside the Tour de France team car: how breakaways are planned, tactics change on the road, riders manage extreme heat and fueling, and the enormous staff eff
The Best and Worst of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes
The Best and Worst of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes Aug 14, 2026 01:26:56 Tils and Marko are joined by Sarah Gigante for the final Tour de France Femmes debrief. They unpack Demi Vollering’s overall victory, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney’s challenge, the teams that raced boldly, those that missed their moment, and the domestiques who shaped the race. Plus: breakaway tactics, heat preparation, Sarah’s road back and what the 2026 Tour revealed about women’s cycling.The Domesti
Stage 9: Demi Vollering Seals Yellow in Nice
Stage 9: Demi Vollering Seals Yellow in Nice Aug 9, 2026 00:52:28 Demi Vollering finishes the job in Nice, winning the brutal 99.2 km Stage 9 and sealing the 2026 Tour de France Femmes. Matilda “Tils” Reynolds and Verita Stewart are joined by Sarah Gigante to unpack the final GC battle with Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney, revisit the Stage 8 controversy involving Celia Gery, and explain how the course, team tactics and Vollering's all-round strength decided the race.
Stage 8: Vollering Strikes, Kasia Fires Back
Stage 8: Vollering Strikes, Kasia Fires Back Aug 8, 2026 00:48:44 Stage 8 has blown the Tour wide open. Demi Vollering delivers a decisive victory and takes yellow by just eight seconds—then joins us for an immediate post-race interview.Verita, Sarah and Tils unpack the move that changed the race, Kasia’s fiery post-race comments and what that tiny GC margin means before the final showdown in Nice.Note: Apologies - Matilda's video cut out halfway through.
Stage 7: A New Queen on Mont Ventoux
Stage 7: A New Queen on Mont Ventoux Aug 7, 2026 01:02:16 Mont Ventoux delivered the queen-stage showdown the Tour had been building towards.Matilda Reynolds and Sarah Gigante unpack Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney’s decisive Stage 7 attack, the headwind and GC tactics that shaped the final climb, and what her victory and yellow jersey mean heading into the Nice finale.Plus, roadside colour from Verita Stewart, a Stage 8 preview, and two bonus interviews: Z

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