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
TDF 2026: The Winners, Losers and the Greatest of All Time
Enter the Black Sheep Cycling Tour de France Femmes Fantasy League and compete for $3,000 worth of cycling apparel. https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/femmes-fantasy-league-2026Five Tour titles at 27. Five stage victories. A record-breaking ascent of Alpe d’Huez - and one final attack through the streets of Paris.Tils and Marko wrap up a remarkable 2026 Tour de France, beginning with Tadej Pogačar’s d
Three Brutal Days That Will Decide the Tour
With the podium being reshaped by crashes and withdrawals, the Tour de France heads into a savage final stretch featuring nearly 13,000 metres of climbing across three stages.Tils and Lee break down Jasper Philipsen’s Stage 17 victory, the seven-point battle for the green jersey, Michael Matthews’ heartbreaking near miss and Lidl-Trek’s complicated pursuit of points, stages and team objectives.The
The 2AM Test: Has Anti-Doping Gone Too Far?
Jonas Vingegaard was woken at 2am. Tadej Pogačar at 5am. Hours later, Vingegaard’s Tour ended with a fractured collarbone.Anti-doping testing is essential—but has cycling crossed a line? On the Tour’s second rest day, Tils, Marko and Lee unpack the overnight testing controversy and carefully separate what caused Vingegaard’s crash from what may have contributed to it. Tils and Marko also reveal th
Why Tim Merlier keeps winning with Greg Henderson
The final 10 kilometres of a Tour de France sprint can look like chaos. To Greg Henderson, it’s a puzzle, and one he still wants to solve.The former Grand Tour stage winner and one of the most respected lead-out riders of his generation joins Tils and Lee to dissect the Tour’s sprint stages. Greg explains what Olav Kooij got wrong, why Tim Merlier keeps finding a way to win, and how the disappeara
TDF 2026 - The Biggest Stories of the First Rest Day
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Pogačar Blows the Tour Apart
The Tour de France has delivered its first decisive mountain showdown, and Tadej Pogačar has wasted no time putting the race on notice.The crew breaks down UAE’s Tourmalet demolition, Pogačar’s fearless 107km/h descent and the huge time he gained on Jonas Vingegaard. Is the Tour already over, or is there still enough road left for the race to turn?They also unpack Remco Evenepoel’s public frustrat
The Tour Heats Up: Trek Dominate, Sprinters Suffer
A Norwegian in yellow. A Dane winning the stage. And Lidl-Trek putting on a tactical masterclass.Matilda Reynolds is joined by Mark O’Brien to break down a brutal opening week of the Tour de France, where the heat, the climbs and the relentless racing have already started to take their toll. We unpack Mads Pedersen’s brilliant breakaway win, Uno-X’s dream day in yellow with Torstein Træen, the suf
The Tour Launches with Special Guest Harry Sweeny
The Tour de France is here, and it has wasted no time reminding everyone why it is the biggest race in cycling.This week on The Domestiques, Tils, Marko and Hollywood break down the opening stages of the Tour, from the Barcelona team time trial and Visma’s early masterclass, to Pogacar’s ominous start, Del Toro’s rise, Remco’s pressure, the first breakaway chances, and the brutal heat already shap
Harry Leask: From Olympic Silver to America’s Cup Suffering
This week on The Domestiques, Tils, Marko and Hollywood are joined by Harry Leask, Olympic silver medallist for Great Britain, former America’s Cup cyclor with INEOS Britannia, and current Beach Road weapon making Saturday mornings miserable for anyone brave enough to sit on.Harry takes us inside one of the strangest and most brutal roles in elite sport: powering a high-speed sailing boat from ins
Pogacar is Coming!
The Tour de France is almost here, and the final exams have been handed in. This week on The Domestiques, Tils returns from a wrong turn at Devil’s Cardigan, Marko is back from Thailand with tendonitis and a double IPA, and Hollywood delivers one of his firmest fashion rulings yet: socks over leg warmers. No debate.The crew break down Tadej Pogacar’s ominous Tour de Suisse performance, where he di
Australia Has A New GC Hope
Luke Tuckwell joins us after a life-changing weekend. After an incredible week at the Critérium du Dauphiné, the young Australian stunned the cycling world with a breakthrough GC performance, spending time in yellow and finishing second overall against some of the sport's brightest young stars.This week, Tils, Hollywood and Marko break down Tuckwell's ride, what it means for Australian cycling, an
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
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
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.
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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.
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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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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
The World Tour lights up the Great Ocean Road.
We breakdown Cadel Great Ocean Road Race as the World Tour leaves Australian shores for 2024. Tils and Hollywood are doing the Melbourne to Warrnambool and is it a good thing Road Nats are going West?
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Fergus Browning, Cadel Evans Road Race, and Melbourne to Warrnambool
Fergus Browning is a star of the future.
The 21 year old, who thrilled a global television audience at the Tour Down Under, joins The Domestiques in this special episode.
His performance has attracted worldwide interest and attention, and it won’t be long before the Melbourne protege lines up as a regular on the World Tour.
Fergus reminds us of his past, his present and outlines his future ambitio
Liz Hepple: A Trailblazer in Women's Cycling
A special treat in this episode of The Domestiques.Liz Hepple is a pioneer in women’s cycling who raced in Europe, took on the world, and triumphed!It’s been almost 40 years since Liz competed in the women’s edition of the Tour de France which was held concurrently with the men.It was a primitive time but a moment in history which opened doors for others to follow in Liz’s footsteps.While it’s tho
Our 100th Episode with Jonas Abrahamson
The Domestiques welcomes the hottest property in world cycling! Jonas Abrahamsen captured the imagination of a global audience for his aggressive approach at the Tour de France. The Norwegian wore the polka dot jersey as best climber for 11 days. He even enjoyed a stint in the green jersey. He explains how he credits his newfound success to a major diet overhaul. The Domestiques also pay tribute t
La Vuelta preview and an exclusive interview with Sports psychologist to Team UAE David Spindler
The team previews the last grand tour of the year, La Vuelta, the U23 Tour De France (also known as the Tour de l'Avenir) and its very first Women's Edition, and we discuss if riders are being signed to the World Tour too early.
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An exclusive interview with Eurosport's Carlton Kirby
In this episode of The Domestiques, a real treat!
Acclaimed Eurosport commentator, Carlton Kirby, is our special guest.
Hear what makes him tick.
His deep love and passion for world cycling.
Why he is so emotional when calling races?
And there’s his unique commentary style that draws a beloved global listening audience.
So many stories.
So many anecdotes.
Some yarns have never been told.
Carlton
Tour de France Femmes Preview
Tour de France Femmes starts for the women and we have 12 representing Australia and New Zealand. We introduce the term Raygun and it's new meaning as well as break down the favourites, the stage hunters and the sprinters, as well as review the early stages from the Netherlands back to France. Like share subsbribe and tell your mates - #watchlefemmes
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TDF State 13 - Mads Pedersen wins in Saint-Étienne and we interview Pat Jonker (ex-US Postal) on what it was like to ride with Lance!
Another jam-packed episode today. The Domestiques wrap up today’s stage into Saint-Étienne, as Mads Pedersen grabs the honours, adding another feather to his illustrious palmarès. Caleb Ewan hits the deck again, and the battle between the Pog and Vingegaard simmers before we hit the Pyrenees. The team also welcomes special guest, Patrick Jonker, ex-US Postal (Lance Artmstrong era), ONCE, and Rabob
The Interview That Almost Never Happened: Simon Clarke
Sometimes the best stories come wrapped in chaos. Fair warning. The internet and audio were very average on this one. The conversation still cuts through. From the elusive AIS development program to the heart of the WorldTour, Simon Clarke has lived just about every version of professional cycling. Astana. Orica GreenEDGE. Cannondale–Drapac. EF Pro Cycling. Qhubeka–NextHash. Israel–Premier Tech. F
Missed opportunities for riders and organisers as the TDU gets underway.
The Domestiques are back, and back with a bang. Matilda Raynolds, Mike Tomalaris and Lee "Hollywood" Turner digest the action from Stage 1 of the Women's Tour Down Under from Glenelg to Aldinga, and an incredible showing by some of the future stars of the peloton. It's not all a love fest, however, as the team gets stuck into the organisers and the riders. So much more to start the 2023 calendar y
Training for Peaks Challenge: How to Win, break 8-hours, or just finish
The crew are back with a deep dive into training, and racing for Peak Challenge. Marko maps out a very real plan to go very fast for a very long time, and Tills slowly realises just how cooked a sub-8 hour Peaks can be. There’s serious talk on climbs, watts, group dynamics and strategy. if you’re training for Peaks, thinking about Peaks, or just want to feel better about your own climbing, this on
Magic in Paris
The Olympic Games road races have been an outstanding success. The drama, the crowds, the colour, the brilliant course, the winners. The Domestiques unpack a wonderful weekend in Paris which showcased world cycling at its very best. Paris will be a hard act to follow but for Remco Evenepoel and Kristen Faulkner, the memories of their gold medal performances will last a lifetime.
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Paris Roubaix in review with Sarah Gigante
In this latest The Domestiques episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos and charm of Paris-Roubaix. Tomo, Tils and Hollywood break it all down - buzzing over the iconic race where the reining World Champs smashed it, taking home the unique cobbled trophy. But that’s not all – we're super psyched to have Sarah Gigante join us, and she’s nothing short of amazing. From her reflections on the nail-bi
The TDU ends in sensational fashion.
The greatest two weeks in Australian cycling wraps up with a new champion - Steve Williams. Hollywood and Tils wrap an incredible stage. Tils plays cricket. Hollywood makes excuses for Jayco. And Tomo goes missing.
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We review the Men's TDF and preview the main event, the Tour de France Femmes!
Hollywood is in Paris as we share our highlights of the Men's Tour and preview the Women's Tour de France Femmes that got underway in Clermont-Ferrand on Sunday.
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TdF Stage 8 & Simon Clarke's mentor Dave Sanders offers insight into historic Stage 5 win
What better way to delve into Australian Simon Clarke’s (Israel Premier Tech) breakaway Stage 5 win than with his former coach and mentor Dave Sanders. Sanders has coached and mentored some of Australia’s finest road cyclists including Cadel Evans and Simon Gerrans and was the head coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport for more than 20 years. Sanders talks to our hosts Mike, Matilda and Lee (w
TDF 2026 - Emergency Pod with Michael Matthews
In a candid and honest interview Michael Matthews speaks to The Domestiques where he reveals and recounts the harrowing days which ruled him out of the Tour de France because of a life threatening health condition.But Bling is confident of a return to the world tour and back to his best sooner than later.Matthews talks up the stunning Queen stage victory by Jayco-Alula teammate Ben O’Connor and sh
The rising star of cycling: Talia Appleton
We recap Australia’s second-biggest Grand Tour, the Tour of Bright, with special guest Talia Appleton, breaking down the racing, the mix of young guns and seasoned pros on show, and what it all means heading into a massive summer of cycling.Plus, we dig into what INEOS Grenadiers are really building and yes, we confirm the rumour mill is very much true.Get involved in the first race of the 2026 Wo
Chloe Hoskings previews the UCI World Champs, BnB Hotels, and much more
Chloe unpacks suing BnB hotels, building a bike brand, studying law, AusCycling and how Kopecky should win the World Champs.
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Tour de France Rest Day Wrap Up & Bikestyle Tours’ Adam Gill talks chasing the tour plus hubbard spectators
It’s another rest day on the Tour de France today and the question on everyone’s lips is who will make it through the PCR tests? On this episode hosts Mike, Matilda and Lee talk about their predictions for the climbs ahead and sit down with Bikestyle Tours’ Adam Gill who has been running cycling holidays following races like the Tour de France for over 25 years. Though of course not the last few d
Tour de France Stage 11 - Pogacar cracks & special guest Neve Bradbury of Canyon-SRAM talks 10th at the Giro Donne and the path to the pro women’s tour
On this new episode of The Domestiques It’s Bastille Day, July 14th and Lee ‘Hollywood’ has gone missing, undoubtedly off partying somewhere with his shirt off. Mike and Matilda pedal full steam ahead into all the action laid down on the 9% Col du Granon finish of the Tour de France’s Stage 11. Pogacar cracks on the way up and Matilda reminds us that stage winner (SPOILER ALERT) Vingegaard was her
The Incredible Amanda Spratt
Amanda Spratt joins The Domestiques!From BMX in Penrith to WorldTour podiums, the darling of Australian cycling Spratty has done it all, Nationals, Giro, Worlds, the Olympics, and more. We chat career highlights, the evolution of women’s cycling, racing through adversity, and what’s next ahead of the Giro Donne and Tour de France.Thanks to Black Sheep Cycling use code: domestiques 20% off and welc
Live from the TDU with Brodie Chapman: Stage 3 Men's TDU
Fresh off the Tour Down Under, we sit down with Brodie Chapman for a wide ranging and honest conversation about life inside the women’s WorldTour. From dissecting UAE Team ADQ’s tactics on the Corkscrew to breaking down what really went wrong in the final stage, Peta gives rare insight into decision making under pressure. We dive into her move to UAE, the reality of being a domestique at the highe
A big final week of La Vuelta and Tils' commentary debut
"Let's go you good thing!” That’s the call as The Domestiques urge on Aussie hope Ben O’Connor to victory at La Vuelta. With a brutal week remaining, and the shadow of Primoz Roglic looming, the team assesses what may or may not happen. Tils shares her debut commentary television experience to a national audience. You may be surprised what goes on behind the scenes in the wee-small hours. And “Hol
The 50 Most Influential People in Cycling?
In today’s episode we are joined by special host Scott McGrory OAM. Hollywood vents about being left off the ’50 Most Influential People in Australian Cycling’. But more importantly, we highlight individuals like Donna Rae-Szalinski and Tracy Gaudry who should feature on a worldwide list, let alone Australia. We also discuss the state of track cycling and the challenges it faces, including the dom
From Oars to Wheels: The Georgie Howe Journey
In this episode of The Domestiques, Matilda Raynolds sits down with fellow Aussie, Georgie Howe. A year into her professional cycling career, Georgie opens up about her transition from rowing to cycling, her Olympic aspirations, and the challenges she's faced in the pro peloton. Georgie and Matilda delve into the dynamics of the Australian cycling team, the evolution of women's cycling, and the pe
Emergency Podcast: Melbourne to Warrnambol Recap with Mark O’Brien
The Prince of Warrny joins The Domestiques! Fresh from his victory in Australia’s oldest bike race, and after 13 years of trying, Mark O’Brien explains how he conquered the one-day classic. Hollywood and Matilda unpack a dramatic but memorable weekend on the windswept roads of western Victoria.
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Temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees as the TDU enters the Final Stage
Matilda, Lee and Tomo discuss the enthralling finish of Stage 3 of the Women's Tour Down Under that finished up the famous Mount Lofty. The Australian's took charge on today's stage. Most of the episode is centred around Tuesday's final stage which climbs the famous Corkscrew climb, where temperatures will exceed 40 degrees on the road. This, and so much more, on today's episode of 'The Domestique
Australian Olympic Coach, Tim Decker
This week on The Domestiques the team is graced by the appearance of Australia’s super coach, Tim Decker. The driving force behind the world record and Olympic gold medal performances in the men’s teams pursuit in Paris. Tim explains how he drives his riders to success. What are his methods, secret, skill set and the future? The Matthew Richardson defection is explored and can Ben O’Connor wear re
Matty Lloyd: The Untold Story
A very moving interview with an Australian cycling hero on The Domestiques this week.Matt Lloyd’s career was prematurely cut down when he was struck by a car in the USA. It left him with a brain disorder.A condition which has affected his life to this day. After being crowned Australian road race national champion in 2008 and conquering the Mountains Classification at the 2010 Giro, Matty was rega
Australia to host the start of the 2027 Giro d'Italia?
The opening stages of the Giro are done and dusted and while Albania has been praised for hosting the 2025 Grand Partenza, there’s talk of Australia playing a hosting role in 2027.The Domestiques break down the possibilities of such a huge logistical exercise actually happening.Is it a pipe dream?You may be surprised.Matilda dissects the Giro’s first three days of competition while Hollywood, a pi
Australian Gravel Nationals and Liège-Bastogne-Liège
Our man Marko O’Biren is your new Aussie National Gravel champ, we cover Liège-Bastogne-Liège and is Michael Storer Australia’s best GC rider right now? All that and your typical banter and controversy. Big thanks to Black Sheep - use the promo code domestiques for 20% OFF.
Tils goes Pro and Hollywood turns 50!
The team is bacccck! Tommo, Hollywood, and Tils celebrate some very key milestones and delve into the upcoming 2024 season. Tils shares her excitement about joining the Pro ranks again and her racing plans, including the Nationals and Tour Down Under. The team discusses Wout Van Aert's shift to the Giro GC in 2024, exploring his potential as a GC rider (03:16). Hollywood critiques the latest World
