Watts Occurring: Recent Episodes
Watts Occurring
The boys are back and there's some big news. Watts Occurring is now a Crowd Network podcast - and it's about to be in your ears every Tuesday for the rest of the cycling season. This podcast feed will also be laying dormant from now on, so please (if you've not already!) head over to the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast feed and subscribe there. Let's get this show back on the road.
The boys are back with an off-season update from Mallorca training camp. There's a Christmas meal to dissect, a few towels to replace, and a Giro to prepare for. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring.
The latest Watts Occurring comes at you from inside an INEOS Grenadier, live from Nice at the INEOS team camp. Luke and G let you know what they've been up to - and what they've got planned for the new recruits.
It's been a while hasn't it? And Luke and G have had this episode in the bag since before the Tour. Well before the Worlds kicks off, here's their chat with one of the big favourites and the 2022 Paris-Roubaix winner, Dylan van Baarle. Enjoy, and stay tuned for a BIG Watts Occurring update soon.
Anyone recovered from that crazy second week? G and Luke are trying their best. Relive the madness of the Alps and the 40+ degree heat in their latest Watts Occurring, ahead of what should be a pulsating final week at this Tour de France.
Nine stages down at the Tour and it was hard for Luke and G to know where to start. There's a LOT to catch up on. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring and if you're enjoying the Tour pods, it would be great if you could leave us a review!
The boys keep nailing their predictions. Will they be right about the cobbles? There's a big preview of tomorrow's stage in tonight's pod, a chat about #wheresGsgilet and G takes you behind the scenes of today's tasty final climb.
Three stages down and the Tour moves back to France. The boys reflect on the incredible Copenhagen Grand Depart and numerous battles in the peloton. And there's no more mentions of G's gilet, we promise.
Day one of the Tour de France is in the bag. And at least G stayed nice, snug and warm in his XS gilet. There's never, ever a dull day at the Tour! Lots more Watts Occurring to come this month.
It's been a while. Since the last pod, G won a small bike race called the Tour de Suisse and got propelled towards favourite status for the Tour. Luke's made selection and the boys are ready to rumble round France (and Denmark) once again. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring and get ready for a month of the boys.
Up in Tenerife Luke, G and the Grenadiers were staying close by to Belgian star, chocolate shop owner and all round top fella Jasper Stuyven. They invited the Trek rider over for a chat about his famous San Remo win, this year's home Grand Depart at the Tour, and the usual Watts Occurring fun. Enjoy.
Luke and G are back, this time from the top of Mount Teide in Tenerife at the team's pre-Tour de France altitude training camp. G's been wearing comical glasses, Luke's been arranging FIFA tournaments, and there's a Netflix camera crew around... Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring.
Checking in from Romandie, G updates on the first three days and reflects on a full gas Liege, while Luke answers the listeners' questions. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring.
Finally the team won Roubaix, and an emotional Luke was right at the heart of it. That was a special win from Dylan van Baarle, and this is a must-listen pod from the boys. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring - and let's see if G can keep the good times rolling for the Grenadiers at the Ardennes!
Luke and G are back with updates from Tour of the Basque Country and Amstel Gold, where they were part of two major wins for the team. It's not been a bad week for the Grenadiers.
Luke and G often talk about their time on the British Cycling Academy under the tutelage of Rod Ellingworth so they dedicated a whole episode to a trip down memory lane, back to where it all began.
Luke was supposed to be racing in the UAE Tour this week but sadly upon arrival in Abu Dhabi he tested positive for COVID. So he comes to you live from his quarantine hotel room, while G has his first race of the season - Volta ao Algarve - to update on. And if Luke doesn't get out of lockdown soon, then you can expect a heck of a lot more pods. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
How's this for timing? Fresh from his first pro win at the age of just 19 at the Ruta del Sol, here's Luke and Geraint's chat with the Grenadiers' new American boy wonder, Magnus Sheffield. They sat down with Magnus back in December and got to know the new kid on the block. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
The lads can't understand why it took 61 episodes to get Adam Blythe on, but he was worth the wait. The former pro turned exceptional Eurosport pundit - and king of cycling fashion - joined G and Luke to talk about his career, life on the British Cycling academy, coping with retirement and so much more. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
You'll have to listen through the latest Watts Occurring to hear what the title is all about. Let's just say, you'll be supporting Caleb Ewan this season. Luke's at Provence (and is all ready for the opening Prologue) while G is back from Los Angeles and feeling fresh. Enjoy the new Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
Back at team camp the boys sat down with the Grenadiers' resident Irishman, Eddie Dunbar. He can tell a good story or two can young Eddie, and he's hoping for a smoother 2022. Enjoy the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
How many races did Ethan Hayter win last year? Well, nobody is quite sure. Was it nine, 10, 11, or even more? Either way, it was a lot. He's a weapon. And G and Luke took the chance to smuggle him into their room at team camp in Mallorca and have a chat. British time trial and crit champion, World omnium champion, Olympic silver medallist... the list goes on. Enjoy this chat with Ethan, sponsored by Zwift.
It's that time of the year: Awards season. The 2021 cycling season was one of the best in recent memory and there was a LOT for Luke and G to get their teeth into. Rider of the Year, Race of the Year, Surprise of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, Team of the Year... Enjoy, and let them know on social media if you agree - or disagree. This is the Watts Occurring Awards show, presented by Zwift.
Quite why it took G and Luke 56 episodes to get Owain Doull on we'll never know, but they got there eventually - just before he stops being their teammate. A fellow Welshman, Olympic Gold medallist in Rio (with the tattoo to prove it), five years with the team, and with a big Movember fundraiser coming up, there was lots to chat about. Enjoy the three Welshmen rattling on, and check out Owain's socials to donate to his Movember ride. This is the latest Watts Occurring episode, presented by Zwift.
It's been a while but the boys are back with an off-season update: moustaches, holidays, G's curry with Cancellara, Luke's tales from Roubaix, and much more. Next up is the Watts Occurring Awards show - so tweet @Watts_Occurring with your award suggestions. All presented by Zwift.
We asked the listeners for their questions recently and somebody presented the guys with a great challenge: build a rugby team out of pro cyclists. Do you agree with G and Luke? Let them know on social media and catch them on Zwift again soon for another Watts Occurring ride.
Geraint's other podcast is back for a second season. Apparently the first one was very successful! So go on, go and give it a listen while we get the next Watts Occurring ready for you - and trust us, it's a cracker.
A day after recording the latest pod, Michael Valgren went and won Giro della Toscana by more than a minute. Coincidence? Maybe. But if there are any WorldTour pros out there who need a little help getting their next win, you know where we are. Michael is a good friend to the lads and a regular training partner in the south of France, as well as one of the most popular members of the peloton. Enjoy this chat, presented by Zwift.
It's been a while since the guys have answered some listener questions, so they got together to run through a long list of all the big topics: Where would you love to race a Grand Tour? Exciting bike tech? Will you shave your legs after cycling? Enjoy episode 52, presented by Zwift.
It's been a while since the guys have had a guest so they made it a special one - one of the fastest sprinters on earth, Caleb Ewan. They talked attacking on the Poggio, nearly killing G, and as always, much more besides, all presented by Zwift.
Much happened since our last pod? Well... just a little bit. Tune in for a big update from G & Luke in the latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift.
One of the most welcomed rest days in years at the Tour de France after a crazy first week of racing. Luke & G recap it all and update on G's injuries, all presented by Zwift.
Well, that was a smooth first five days at the Tour... G's dislocated his shoulder, Luke's been helping the guys navigate the chaos, plus each stage has been a blockbuster. And there's still 16 to go. Ahead of day six, Luke and G caught up on the madness so far.
This episode of Watts Occurring is brought to you by Zwift.
The boys are in Brest and ready for another Tour de France. They predict their jersey winners, run their artistic eye over the fresh TDF jerseys and take you behind the scenes of the Grenadiers final preparations.
You all ready for it? Send G and Luke some support on social media and get ready for lots of TDF episodes, brought to you by Zwift.
With the Tour de France just over a week away, Luke and G catch up on the Dauphine and Suisse, reflecting on two more big wins for the team - and one pretty damn cool win for G. Next up... the Tour. The boys will be bringing you lots of pods from France, all presented by Zwift.
Recorded while watching the final kilometres of stage 20 at the Giro, Luke and G are back to give their thoughts on Egan securing the maglia rosa, G's chances at the Dauphine, Luke's new haircut and much more besides. Brought to you by Zwift.
G is back with a win to talk about, after a dramatic Tour de Romandie, Luke has a great story about a carpenter in the Valleys, and the guys talk about their experiences of the new UCI littering rules. Geraint was recording from up on Mount Teide in Tenerife, while Luke tuned in from sunny southern Spain, ahead of the Ruta del Sol. Episode 44, presented by Zwift.
It's been a while. Time to reflect on the lads' start to the 2021 season, including San Remo, Flanders, and a historic 1-2-3 in Catalunya. Episode 43 of Watts Occurring, brought to you by Zwift.
The boys are back on the pod and G's been back racing. They catch up on Besseges, look ahead to Luke's season debut, chat safety, Tour selection and much more, all presented by Zwift.
Giro d'Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart joined Luke and G this week to chat about winning that pink jersey and, of course, much much more besides. Luke even challenged the pair to an Arsenal quiz. Listen to the latest episode now, presented by Zwift.
Geraint’s got himself a second podcast, and it’s also sponsored by Zwift. Go on, give it a listen. (And don't worry - Watts Occurring is sticking around!)
2020 was a tough year for so many, but it conjured up some brilliant racing. Before diving in to the new season, G and Luke sat down to debate their Watts Occurring award winners for 2020. Let them know what you think via their social media!
And a huge thank you to all of the show's listeners for your support in 2020 - we hope you've enjoyed listening across what has been a difficult time. Here's to a better, brighter 2021 - and more Watts Occurring.
The end of an era. Our teammate and friend Ian Stannard called time on his incredible career last week, so we invited him on the pod to talk all about it. That Omloop win, racing Junior Paris-Roubaix with G, half-wheeling anyone he can... it's been fun. Enjoy our chat with Yogi Bear, brought to you by Zwift.
Where do we start with this one? Luke and G reflect on a crazy Giro d'Italia and discuss everything that’s happened since that unfortunate crash in Sicily. Episode 38, presented by Zwift.
On the eve of the Giro, the guys look ahead to three big weeks in Italy for G. Presented by Zwift.
Luke's home from the Tour and G has been enjoying it from home, while he preps for the Giro. They give their views on the race and look ahead to what's next, all presented by Zwift.
Luke's ready to race in Nice, while G is training hard for the Giro just down the road in Monaco. The boys chat through Tour selection, the last couple of weeks, and make some big predictions.
Episode 35, presented by Zwift.
Our numbers are pinned and we've finally got some racing to update on. Luke checks in from Strade Bianche and the Tour of Poland, G is all set for the Dauphine, and the Tour is getting ever closer. Episode 34, presented by Zwift.
As the transfer merry-go-round swings into action for another year we dialled up our agent, Andrew McQuaid, to give us an insight into the world of cycling contracts, his long and varied history with the sport and much more, all presented by Zwift. We'll be back soon with a racing update now the season is back up and running.
Still up in Tenerife, we sat down with one of the Team's young stars Putin, aka Pavel Sivakov, to introduce you all to our flying Russian. A king of Zwift during lockdown, top-10 in the Giro at the age of 22 and set to make his Tour debut this year, there was plenty to talk about. Enjoy.
Checking in from Tenerife, the boys give an insight to life on Mount Teide at the annual Team training camp, chat Zwift's virtual Tour de France, Froomey, and answer some questions from the listeners. Anything you want to hear on the pod? Let the guys know on their social media channels.
Inspired by some lockdown listening, we thought we would pull together our top 10 sprinters from the modern era for our latest chat, presented by Zwift. Agree? Disagree? Let us know on Twitter: @WattsOccurring.
Earlier on in lockdown we caught up with a legend of the NHL, an idol of Luke's and captain of the Boston Bruins: Zdeno Chara. A huge cycling fan since a young age, Zdeno's story is a fascinating one - and he's also a fan of the pod! The tallest player to ever play in the NHL, Zdeno has been playing in the biggest ice hockey league in the world for 23 years and recently passed the 1,500 game mark. We think he might swap it all for a ride at Le Tour though...
Watts Occurring Ed? In our latest episode presented by Zwift, we catch up with a legend of track cycling, Ed Clancy. A three-time Olympic Gold medallist - two with Geraint, in Beijing and London - Ed is targeting number four in Tokyo. He's also a big fan of Aldi. Enjoy.
We're back with a chat with our teammate 'Radio' Cam Wurf for episode 27, presented by Zwift. One of the best Ironman athletes in the world and the chattiest training partner on the planet, he's got one hell of a story to tell. Enjoy.
A great teammate in our early days at Team Sky, the most popular Paris-Roubaix winner of recent times and a man who helped put Zwift on the map - our latest guest is Mathew Hayman.
For this week's episode, presented by Zwift, we were joined by Daryl Impey. A former teammate of G's back in their Barloworld days, the first African to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour, and all round good bloke, he's got a few stories to tell. Enjoy.
An Arsenal icon, a huge cycling fan and a mate of G's - we loved chatting to Lee Dixon for our latest episode, presented by Zwift.
You've been asking for ages so we finally got Cav on the line for our latest Watts Occurring, presented by Zwift. Enjoy.
We’re back and we’ve got a new presenting partner: Zwift. We chat G’s NHS Zwift Shifts, how we’re coping in lockdown and answer plenty of your questions.
Sorry it's been a while. Much happened while we've been gone? In our latest pod presented by Brains we reflect on lockdown, Sunday's Team eRace and G's NHS Zwift Shifts, starting on Wednesday.
It's been a tough couple of weeks for us following the loss of our much-loved friend, colleague and Sport Director, Nico Portal. Here we pay tribute to Nico and provide an update on what we're up to now the coronavirus has hit Europe.
Oh, Watts Occurring George? We’re back with a big guest - and he really is a BIG guest - in the shape of Wales’ winger and our old mate George North. George joined us for a chat ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations clash against France and we chatted rugby, cycling, and everything in between. Let us know on Twitter (@Watts_Occurring) what you think about our latest episode, presented by Brains Brewery.
CEO of Team INEOS, Fran has helped both of us right from the very start of our careers. One of the hardest working people in the whole of sport, we sat down with her in December and hope this chat will give an insight into how important she's been for the Team from day one.
Our live Christmas show, recorded at Brains pub The Halfway in central Cardiff on December 27th. Thank you to everyone who came down and Brains for putting on a great afternoon. Happy New Year from Luke and G!
Another interview from Mallorca camp and this one's a Christmas cracker. We sat down with our new teammate and time trial World Champ Rohan Dennis to talk about 2019, his goals for 2020, and lots, lots more. G also launches a new competition - head to @Watts_Occurring on Twitter to enter.
This episode is presented by Brains Brewery.
Oh, Watts Occurring Jim? For the first time ever we actually wrote down some questions for our interview with founder of INEOS and our big boss, Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Oh, Watts Occurring Stevo? We're joined by the recently retired Steve Cummings on the latest episode of Watts Occurring, presented by Brains. Olympic Silver medallist, two-time Tour de France stage winner and our former Team Sky teammate, Steve's got loads of great stories to tell. We've also got details of our free Christmas live show, to be held at Brains pub The Halfway on December 27th at 3pm. Head to our Twitter page, @Watts_Occurring, for ticket details.
Watts Occurring presented by Brains - Episode 13.
Fresh from our yearly team medicals in Manchester, we sit down with our latest special guest Chris Froome to see how his recovery is going - and ask about his new kitten. Also, we've got an exciting announcement about our Christmas live show, to be held at a Brains pub in central Cardiff.
We're excited to announce we've partnered up with Brains! It's great to have them onboard with Watts Occurring and we've got some exciting things planned... Keep your eyes and ears peeled. In Episode 12 we chat about our off season and answer a few of your questions.
Live from Zwift’s Draft House in Harrogate, we chat all things Worlds and take questions from the floor.
Swifty? Trentin? Wellens? Van der Poel? We make our picks for this Sunday's Worlds, reminisce about our Worlds experiences, and chat all things Harrogate.
G provides an update on his plans for Worlds, the lads look back at the Vuelta and, of course, there's some Rugby World Cup chat.
Luke set us the challenge of naming our fantasy Tour de France teams. The rules? We couldn't pick any current teammates, the riders have to still be racing, and - of course - we had to include ourselves. Reckon you can pick a stronger team? Let us know...
We're joined by special guest Ben 'Shiny' Swift and chat about racing against him as kids, his time away from the team and - most importantly - the upcoming Yorkshire World Championships.
We're home from the Tour and adapting back to everyday life. We chat through the past week, our Paris party, and what's coming up next.
It's rest day two at the Tour so we recap the Pyrenees with our shiny new microphones, look ahead to the Alps, and line up a guest for next week. Who do you want us to get on?
We've chosen our new name, picked up a famous listener, and made it to rest day one in good shape. Get in touch on social media to let us know what you want to hear next time. Luke and G
Hi guys. Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe here. Where better to do our first podcast than the Tour? In episode number one we chat the first week of this year's Tour, ask for your name suggestions, and look ahead at what's to come. Get in touch with us on Instagram and Twitter to tell us what you want to hear!