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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 they make up The Domestiques, bringing you in-depth analysis of the tour, never before heard stories from within the peloton and interviews with the riders and teams that bring the tour together.
The latest episode of The Domestiques is dedicated to the UCI Road World Championships and the performances of the Australian podium success at Zürich 2024.
The team dissects the gold medal ride from the man, the myth, the legend - Tadej Pogačar.
And we haven’t forgotten the outstanding year enjoyed by Grace Brown.
Three-time Australian national champion Luke Plapp joins us from his Girona base where he reveals his future plans and ambitions.
It’s a packed episode from the best podcast dedicated to world cycling.
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The Domestiques pays tribute to the Aussie domination at La Vuelta. Ben O'Connor, Jay Vine, and Kaden Groves all appeared on the podium of the final Grand Tour of the year as Primoz Roglic silenced the doubters by claiming La Vuelta number 4. The team discussed the inspirational endurance journey of Lachlan Morton who is attempting to circumnavigate Australia on a bicycle. And the women’s peloton is in for a shakeup as the end of the season nears. Plenty to digest. Lots to unpack as the Aussies take centre stage in this episode of The Domestiques.
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"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 “Hollywood” has his say at where the return of the Herald-Sun Tour should be held in 2025. Lots to unpack in the latest edition of The Domestiques!
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 red all the way to the Vuelta finish line in Madrid? A fascinating episode of the world’s best cycling podcast.
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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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We cross live to the Tour de France Femmes with Team Jayco-AlUla rider Georgie Howe on the ground. We unpack the opening stages and preview what's to come. We chat yellow cards, no radios and how can any of the teams unseed Demi Vollering, all that and more with a special bonus mid-week episode!
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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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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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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 to Grace “Golden” Brown after her incredible Time Trial performance. You won’t want to miss this centenary edition of The Domestiques. Raise the bat, we turn 100 episodes!
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The Domestiques welcome Australia’s “voice of Le Tour” Matt Keenan, as he reviews and reflects on the best Tour de France in modern history. The highs, the lows, the personalities, the superstar riders, and the losers. After claiming a third overall victory and securing a rare Giro/Tour double, Tadej Pogačar has entered a new stratosphere of greatness. So where to now for Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel? Hear Keeno’s expert thoughts as the panel unpacks a three week odyssey which truly captured a global television audience in 2024. The Domestiques are still on a high and who knows when they might come down.
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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 common practice. John is also excited at the current crop of superstars doing the rounds in the Tour de France. Don’t miss this fascinating insight into John Trevorrow who represents the true fabric of Aussie cycling.
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 women’s Giro d’Italia.
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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 of Danish rival Jonas Vingegaard. It’s a fascinating insight on how the 2024 edition might pan out. Hear the thoughts of one of world cycling’s most respected voices. Only on The Domestiques.
The Tour de France has enjoyed its most exciting first week in recent memory. What have we learned after the first nine days and what might be expected before the final stage time trial finish in Nice? Will the Pogacar and Vingegaard battle reignite or will Remco reach a level the Belgian has never been before? In the latest episode of The Domestiques the team unpacks the many highs, the few lows and the twists and turns that have made the 2024 TdF edition one to remember. Listen up and tune into the world’s best cycling podcast!
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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.
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 head coach Nick Owen who joins us and provides an insight on his riders’ Parisian preparations. Forza Italia! Vive Le Tour! Only on The Domestiques.
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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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The latest episode of The Domestiques features our very own. We hear from a modest Matilda Reynolds who, this week, rubbed shoulders with the big hitters at the Tour de Suisse. Hear her stories as she shared the road with cycling’s elite. At a time when Tils predicted her best days were behind, the birthday girl is still punching well above. Don’t miss The Domestiques with Hollywood + Tils.
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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, Matilda makes an exclusive announcement. It’s huge news! You won’t hear it anywhere else. With the TdF just weeks away, The Domestiques is compulsive listening.
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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 in Australia to pursue an ambition with his latest employer. Exclusive listening only on The Domestiques.
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Show Notes:
- 00:00 The Transition: From Professional Cyclist to Director Sportive
- 09:00 Team Selection and the Role of a Director Sportive
- 13:30 The Future of Australian Cycling
- 20:30 The Journey of a Professional Cyclist
- 21:00 The Dominance of Pogacar and Team Strategy
- 23:30 Pogacar's Double and the Future of Cycling
- 25:30 INEOS Grenadiers and the Tour de France Selection
- 27:00 The Resilience of Egan Bernal and the Impact of Injuries
- 29:00 The Role of a Sports Director and the Future of Zak Dempster
- 33:30 Challenges and Changes in Professional Cycling
Black Sheep are giving away $20K in prizes as part of their 10th Anniversary. Enter to be in the draw. https://au.blacksheep.cc/pages/anniversary-giveaway 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 complete package for global popularity and as an elite athlete. Can he achieve the rare Giro/TdF double? Tune in for your weekly fix of the world’s best cycling podcast.
In the latest episode of The Domestiques, a special interview with a special human being.Michael “Bling” Matthews reveals his deep love and passion for the sport that has given the Aussie a career filled with joy.Listen to the way he shares his admiration and respect for good friend Tadej Pogacar and the way he explains the shift in modern methods needed to prepare for big races.You may be surprised at Bling’s thoughts on producers of cycling documentaries which go “behind-the-scenes” of major cycle tours. Is it all a beat-up?So much cycling Giro goodness in The Domestiques.
What goes on inside the inner sanctum of the Giro? In this week’s episode of The Domestiques our guest is respected Aussie commissarie Greg Griffiths who describes what it takes to be among the UCI judging panel at Italy’s Grand Tour. As for the alleged claims of Pogacar being suspended for wearing incorrect clothing? The truth is revealed here. It’s a behind-the-scenes edition of The Domestiques.
The Giro is underway and the “Pink” Grand Tour is already turning into The Pog show. But for how long can world cycling’s most likeable superstar sustain his winning form? The Domestiques analyse the fortunes of the riders chasing overall glory. The women of the pro-peloton have entertained us at La Vuelta Femenina and wait till you hear Hollywood’s latest rant. Ouch! It’s unparalleled listening on The Domestiques.
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Hollywood goes one-on-one with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp. Fresh off the Tour of Romandy, Luke shares his race experiences and behind the scenes on that TT. Hollywood and Plappy also dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the WorldTour, such as Luke's personal insights into team dynamics, his relationship with his coach, and the critical role of mental health in the pro peleton. All this, and much more.
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Aussie superstar Grace Brown is the toast of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the talk of this week’s edition of The Domestiques.Listen how Matilda and Hollywood unravel the performance of the World Tour season so far.And as the Pog secured his 6th Monument, we ask why is he so good?Ali McCormack from the Bicycle Network house team and outlines the issues in cycling advocacy.And listen to a special feature from Beechworth as 1200 riders hit the gravel for the annual Granite Classic.
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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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-biting races to her own rollercoaster journey in the cycling world, Sarah gets real about what drives her and the hurdles she’s leapt over.
We chat about the incredible vibe of the women’s race (only its fourth run and already unmissable), dig into the gritty details of the men’s race, and even geek out over Black Sheep’s latest Aero jersey drop. Sarah’s insight is gold, sharing tales from her Euro racing adventures, her massive training loads, and even her April Fool's pranks – yep, she's got a sense of humor to match her pedal power.
Beyond the laughs, we also touch on some serious stuff, like the need for better safety measures in races and the heartbreak of crashes. All that - and more - in the latest episode of The Domestiques.
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We are joined by Former Professional, Matt Wilson, who rode Flanders 8 times. We review all the action, and the horrific conditions from De Ronde for the Men and Women. We also go deep on the brand new Pro Velo Super League, which is set to shake up the entire future of Australian Cycling. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on social media and leave The Domestiques a review. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
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.
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Milan San Remo!The best final 20km for a race on the World Tour.This week The Domestiques unpack the season’s first Monument.Happiness for Jesper Phillipsen, frustration for Michael Matthews.Is it fair for Lance Armstrong to criticise the current riders who choose to embrace after a race fair?The women’s tour heats up but Lotte Kopecky is surprisingly beaten.And the Indian Pacific Cycling Challenge is underway. Should the unsupported race across Australia continue?We critique, we share our thoughts and we love talking cycling.
The legendary voice of cycling, Matt Keenan, joins us to talk through Paris Nice, the Aussies in Tirreno-Adriatico, and Visma’s ITT Helmets. We also analyze the potential contenders for the Tour de France, including Remco Evenepoel and Luke Plapp. We also review the “Hardest Three Peaks Challenge, ever” - according to Hollywood.
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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 concussion in sports. The team also does their picks to win the flag for the 2024 AFL Season.
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All the hot topics are covered on this week’s edition of The Domestiques. Concussion in the professional peloton. How can it be prevented?The legend of Mariana Vos continues at Omloop.Hollywood finds a way to watch all of the year’s world tour TV events. Tommo has his say on the 50 influential list. And Hollywood shares his brush with fame when he once appeared on the Jerry Springer Show. The Domestiques is packed full of cycling goodness.
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 dominance of the Tour de France and the struggle to attract funding. We touch on the bullshit of the Enhanced Games where athletes are dopped to the eyeballs. Then we finish off with some good news, with breakout performances from Neve Bradbury and Caleb Ewan at the UAE Tour. All this, and more, if you listen today. Or tomorrow. Or whenever.
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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 personal growth that comes from pursuing one's passion. Tune in for an inspiring conversation between two athletes at the top of their game.
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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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?The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
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 dive into the Queen stage of the Tour Down Under, the battle on Willunga.
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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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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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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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We dissect the dramatic final stage of the Women's Tour Down Under 2024, where Sarah Gigante showcased her incredible strength and skill. With a dominant hill climb on Willunga Hill, Gigante not only won the stage but also secured the overall classification title. Join us as we explore the tactics, challenges, and emotional victories of this memorable race, alongside commentary from our expert hosts on Gigante's remarkable performance and the strategies that led to her success.
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We dive deep into Stage 2 for the women for the Tour Down Under. We talk about the importance of early points and the dynamics of the first two days (and the limitations of a three-stage race). We also analyze Tills' performance. And who is going to win up Willunga tomorrow?
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What a day!!! Our very own Matilda Raynolds captures the hearts of the Australian cycling community by going solo and almost taking Stage 1 of the TDU. Tils, Mike and Tomo unpack one of the best days we've had in cycling.
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We bring you the exhilarating highlights from the Road National Championships in Ballarat. We unpack the gripping narratives from both the women's and men's races. Matilda shares her first-hand experience, discussing the intense race dynamics, team strategies, and her personal performance. The episode also touches on emotional tributes of Melissa Hoskins, and significant developments in Australian cycling with a possible move of Road Nats to Perth.
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We pay tribute to the late Melissa Hoskins, a revered figure in Australian cycling. Melissa, who passed away tragically at 32, was a world champion track cyclist and a two-time Olympian, known for her spirited and tenacious presence both on and off the track. We explore her remarkable journey, from her gold medal victory in the team pursuit at the 2015 World Championships to her courageous performances at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics, overcoming a significant crash in Rio to compete. Melissa's prowess extended to road racing as well, highlighted by her overall victory at the 2012 Tour of Chongming Island. Join us as we reflect on Melissa's career and the indelible mark she left on those who knew her.
In this episode, we also preview the upcoming Road Nationals and Tour Down Under.
Firstly, we apologise for Tommo's audio. We've made huge strides this year with helping Tommo find the audio jack and the on/off button, but some days are worse than others. Thankfully, the legend Stephen Hodge joins us to talk about ONCE, Festina, and the latest WeRide study that cycling contributes $17M to the Australian economy. The team also talks about track cycling being cut from the Olympics and whether we should be sad (or happy) about the imminent demise of the Commonwealth Games. Tils also takes us deep into her midlife crisis as she documents her obsession with baking Sourdough Bread. This, and unfortunately so much more, is on today's episode of The Domestiques.
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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 Tour team kits with a focus on AG2R and DSM's new designs (30:55). And we finish it off with some positive reflections on cycling and the positive impact of the sport in Australia. Don't be shocked!
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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.
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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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Professional Lauretta Hanson, the number one domestique, joins us to unpack the latest transfer news, the substantiated and unsubstantiated rumours, and Matilda's OnlyFans account.
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The team wraps up of the Vuelta after what can only be described as an insane 3 weeks. We talk about what the dominance of Jumbo means for rider transfers, and we imagine what it would be like seeing Hollywood in activewear.
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It's a jammed-pack episode this week. We discuss the dominance of Jumbo-Visma at the Vuelta, whether cycling need a salary cap, where will Aussie Road Nats be in 2025, uber-biker Sam Laidlaw dominates Ironman World Champs, and we interview Vaughan McVilly from the Mental Wheels Foundation.
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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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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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Join us for a special edition podcast with a man who would prefer to let his product do the talking. John Polson founded Black Sheep in 2015, and created the three pillars that the company is guided by; MR Initiative, the WMN Initiative, and the Future Project. In this exclusive podcast, we go one-on-one with John to discuss the U23 Tour de France, the responsibilities brands have in helping create change, and that return on investment is not always the objective. We also check in on how the brand has responded to the greatest period of turbulence the bike industry has ever faced and what the future holds.
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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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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.
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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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Chloe unpacks suing BnB hotels, building a bike brand, studying law, AusCycling and how Kopecky should win the World Champs.
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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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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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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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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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Richie Porte, 3rd place at the Tour de France, joins us for an extended interview to discuss the doping accusations, transfer rumours, preview the Queen Stage, and what it's like in Tasmania.
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New Zealand's Greg Henderson, one of the best lead-out riders in the world, helps us unpack the weekend at the TDF, what it's like to be in the crashes, he skewers Caleb Ewan, and talks tactics of the GC. Bring on the final week.
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Hollywood, Mike and Tils unpack a day of absolute chaos on Stage 12 of the Tour. We also discuss the Tour so far - who are the best sprinters, the best Aussies, and even whether this is the best ever Tour de France route? We'd love for you to leave a review of The Domestiques in whatever Podcast App you are listening to.
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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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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.
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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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An emergency podcast to celebrate Stage 5, an Australian victory in the Pyrenees, and an Australian in Yellow. Can he go all the way in the biggest watched sporting event in the World?
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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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We dissect an explosive start, question Jumbo's tactics, check in on the Aussies, and cancel the Green Jersey. We celebrate Cofidis' Victory Lafay, as well as popping over to see what is happening in the Giro Donne where Annimeke van Vluten has taken her 100th stage win.
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We're back! Tommo, Hollywood and Tils are back to guide you through the highs and lows of what will be the best two months of cycling we may ever experience, with both the Men's and Women's Tour de France through to the World Champs. We pick our winners, our worst kits, the best of the Aussies, why this Tour may rival the best Tour we've had this century, and pick our winners and outside horses. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews throughout the Tour.
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It's a massive episode today covering the greatest one-day race of them all. Mathieu van der Poel secured an impressive solo victory at Paris-Roubaix, adding to his earlier 2023 Milan San Remo triumph. After a series of attacks and a key collision at Carrefour de l'Arbre, van der Poel capitalized on rival Wout van Aert's puncture to gain an advantage and ultimately win the race. Despite the intense competition, van der Poel expressed sympathy for van Aert's misfortune and praised his team's performance, with teammate Jasper Philipsen finishing second. Alison Jackson from EF Education–Tibco–SVB claimed a surprising victory at Paris-Roubaix Femmes as the breakaway group narrowly held off the chasing pack. Despite their lead being cut to just 10 seconds, the seven-strong breakaway reached the Roubaix Velodrome, where Jackson prevailed in a thrilling sprint finish. Katia Ragusa of Liv Racing TeqFind and Marthe Truyen of Fenix-Deceuninck secured second and third place, respectively, in a remarkable and unexpected podium lineup.
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 my career
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Our own Matilda Raynolds takes us inside the women's race and inside her ride in the Australian colours at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Matilda has had a great Summer of Cycling and heads off to Europe in April for her crack at the World Tour. We also review the support act, the Men's race, with an emotional men's winner and more crashes in the men's peloton. And finally, Hollywood claims Simon Clarke is best on podium, whilst proclaiming Froome washed upped / dead. All this, the important parts, to kick off your week.
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Stage 1 of the Tour Down Under was marred in crashes. It also featured a park car in the last few ks. All this, less than 24 hours after the Prologue literally washed away the hopes of many of the top names. Tommo, Tils, and Lee recap the start of the Men’s TDU, and again it’s some more missed opportunities from the biggest race in the Southern Hemisphere.
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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, 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 Domestiques'.
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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 year of Professional Cycling.
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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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Sophie Smith is a renowned Australian cycling journalist, author, reporter and television presenter. She is best known for her on the ground TV coverage and written journalism for major Australian and UK mastheads having covered the Tour de France 9 times. Now a freelance journalist, Sophie is on the ground in Wollongong and takes us behind the scenes of press conferences, following the event with a TV producer in tow, and we all throw our top contenders into the ring of who will take out the mens and womens rainbow jerseys this weekend.
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We are joined today by a legend of Australian Cycling, Henk Vogels in one of the most amazing interviews we have done to date. Henk spent 13 years in Europe racing on the Pro Tour, rode in the Tour de France twice, and represented Australia at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. He now looks after some of Australia’s hottest young talents at ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast and the Australian Cycling Academy. In this interview, Henk details the work that teams like ARA and Inform TMX Make are doing with the void left by the once formidable AIS. It truly is a golden age of U23 cycling in Australia, but it’s come down to the legends like Henk Vogels, Matt Wilson and Ben Kirsten that are willing to put back in the sport. Take a listen today and celebrate legends like Henk Vogels.
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Day Two of Worlds in Wollongong is done, and we are joined by special guest Luke Plapp. Yesterday was the U23 Men and the race against the clock in the Individual Time Trial. A day after compatriot Tobias Foss won the Elite Men’s ITT, Søren Wærenskjold claimed another gold for Norway. The recent stage winner of the Tour de l’Avenir finished ahead of Alec Segaert, and Leo Hayter. On today’s episode, the crew and Plappy review all the action, talk about Luke’s first year with Ineos Grenadiers, and why he’ll be climbing Killamanjaro in a few weeks. That, plus so much more.
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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 much more, on the latest episode of The Domestiques.
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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 of women's racing 30 years in the making and how to drive foundational change. We thank Tracey for her incredible work over her career and sharing her precious time today.
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 of the media coverage for the future of women’s cycling, through to crash controversies, “riders out there riding like they’re an avatar on Zwift” as well as Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig’s raw and emotional post stage win interview. It’s all covered in this episode of The Domestiques.
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Tommo and Hollywood are in Paris for the final stage of the Tour de France. Join us live as we recap all the days action, plus revisit the best moments from the last 3 weeks.
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 transition to perhaps the biggest story in Pro Cycling at the moment, the Grand Départ of the Tour de Femmes this weekend. We are joined by a rider taking part in the very first Tour de Femme, and one of Australia’s top cyclists, Anya Louw. Previously of ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast, Anya has followed in the footsteps of her partner, Alex Bogna, is blazing into world cycling in 2022. Anya has just been signed by AG Insurance - NXTG, and will be a vital part of the teams ambitions to secure stage victories and the White Jersey in Paris. We discuss the Tour, the developments in female cycling recently, and how there is so much more to be done.
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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 place at 2022 Australian Road Nationals. Jimmy had a nightmare 2021, in a story that would test the most devoted of athletes. From crashes to broken promises, and everything in between. Jimmy hasn’t given up, nor has anyone that knows him. His story is one that needs to be heard, and we are proud to tell it.
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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 Australia’s hottest cycling export, like, subscribe and share with your mates. A massive thank you to Bling for his time after the hottest stage so far.
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 Rabobank. Pat has one of the most illustrations careers of any Australian Professional Cyclists, and he details what it was like to ride during the dark ages of the late 90s, early noughties. Oh - and we found Hollywood. He’s alive, and looking as beautiful as ever. That - and so much more - on today’s episode.
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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 pick for the tour. 18,000m of climbing has already been done but there’s still a long way with 27,000m to come. Speaking of climbing, today’s guest Neve Bradbury is a lady quickly ascending the ranking of the women’s pro circuit. Neve, who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam Canyon–SRAM was the highest ranked Australian at the recent Giro Donne coming in at an impressive 10th. Neve talks to our hosts about the Donne, her meteroic career thus far from winning the 2020 Zwift Academy at just 18 and her words of wisdom for those Aussie riders wanting to follow in her footsteps to the pro tour.
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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 during Covid. The team touch on the effects of Covid on this year’s tour, what it’s like being where the action is, rider hazards in form of spectators and even the up coming Tour Down Under.
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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 (who somehow lost his shirt for this episode) about Simon’s journey to his historic win, the tactics discussed between the two beforehand “safest place is up the road,”, and how Simon was feeling post-win on one of the most unforgiving cobbled stages of the tour. Of course, the trio kicks off the episode with an analysis of the last couple of days of racing, and their predictions for how the teams must work together in the stages ahead if anyone is to have a shot at reigning back the almighty Tadej Pogačar - can he be caught or is it too late already?
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. ‘Champagne cycling,’ as Lee called it-looking like he’d had a few himself. The team calls up veteran tour photographer Beardy McBeard to talk through the majesty of chasing the action each day, the logistics of racing around the course ahead of the peloton and one of his worst days on the tour. For all the aspiring photographers out there or anyone who’s ever wondered what the rivalry of the media scrum is like, this is the juicy episode for you. That, and so much more to devour on this episode of ‘The Domestiques’. Bon Appétit.
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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. Spoiler. We then welcome the legendary Allan Jefferson as our special guest. For those that don’t know, Allan has just won the Race Across America (RAAM). 5000 kilometres - 10 days and 15 minutes - all on about 1hours sleep per night. From saddle sores to hallucinations. This interview is a special one, and if you love cycling, you can’t miss it. All this audio goodness, for free, right into your ears. Enjoy.
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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 took the yellow jersey for the first time in his career. ‘The Domestiques’ also welcomed Gabriel Gaté to the show. For our International listeners, Gabriel has been a feature on Tour de France broadcasts in Australia for decades. Gabriel teaches us how to say our name ‘The Domestiques’ correctly, and becomes our 3rd host as Lee ‘Hollywood’ Turner stays true to reputation and drops off midway through recording, most likely to continue his Mykonos bender. That, and so much more, on this episode of ‘The Domestiques’.
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Mike, Lee and Matilda introduce the NEW The Domestiques Podcast presented by Black Sheep Cycling and serve up a taste of the tour coverage to come. Mike kicks off with an intro to your hosts and a quick look at this year’s start location of Copenhagen. The team discuss the main contenders for 2022 & those that were sidelined with hints at the potential dynasty of Pogačar, Caleb Ewan’s lack of support and a stacked lineup of Jumbo Visma versus UAE and its star rider. The conversation turns to sponsorship, team names and Lee’s man-crush on Wout Van Aert. It’s all been packed into this inaugural episode - stay tuned as we bring you more from the 2022 Tour de France over the coming weeks.
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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 they make up The Domestiques, bringing you in-depth analysis of the tour, never before heard stories from within the peloton and interviews with the riders and teams that bring the tour together.