Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens

Sigma Sports

Sigma Sports is proud to present Matt Stephens Unplugged, a regular catch-up with cycling’s favourite character, Matt Stephens, as he chats with special guests and explores the bowels of his own fruity mind. With lots of surprises along the way, the route-map has been torn up; so who knows what direction we’re going in, or where we’ll end up!

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150 episodes
Updated July 27
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Jan 5, 2023 · 59 min
Mads Pedersen on Rainbow Stripes, Hot Tubs and not being from Aarhus
Mads Pedersen tells Matt Stephens all about his adaptive methods for hot weather riding, how it feels to wear the rainbow stripes, and his dream of opening a classic car renovation garage.
Dec 16, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
Niamh Fisher-Black on Winning the U23 World Road Championships and Percy Pigs
Niamh Fisher-Black tells Matt Stephens how she nearly withdrew from the World Championships in Wollongong, but for the advice of her DS Anna Van Der Breggen.
Dec 9, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Ned Boulting - 100th Episode Special
Ned Boulting and Matt Stephens celebrate the 100th episode of this podcast by quizzing each other on the 2022 Giro d’Italia, and reminiscing on Ned’s recent sold-out show about the history of the Tour de France.
Nov 25, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Ethan Vernon on Adaptive Training, Sprinting Techniques, and Mankinis
Ethan Vernon explains how track and road sprinting require very different techniques, how adaptive training is helping get his coach get the most out of him, and shares a memorable story about his initiation to Team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl.
Nov 18, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
Ashton Lambie on his Rainbow Stripes and his Astronaut Wife
Ashton Lambie is a master of short races but loves nothing more than long distances adventures.
Nov 11, 2022 · 37 min
Rouleur Live 2022 with Pidcock, Banks, Phinney, Haas and more
From the Green Room at Rouleur Live 2022, Matt Stephens gets the backstage gossip from a range of guests including Tom Pidcock, Taylor Phinney, Lizzy Banks, Nathan Howes and more.
Nov 4, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
Tales of the Rainbow Jersey Live with Mark Cavendish, Adam Blythe, Óscar Freire and Johan Museeuw - from LeBlanq Ibiza
Live from Ibiza, Matt Stephens hosts a lively and entertaining chat with some of cycling’s most-loved riders. Featuring a fine mix of thought-provoking reflections on their careers and plenty of poking fun at one another.
Oct 28, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
Thymen Arensman loves history and has a bright future
Thymen Arensman is a rider on the rise, who wants the be the best rider he can be, wether that’s helping a team mate or winning the Tour de France himself.
Oct 21, 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
George Hincapie still loves riding his bike, but still hates intervals
George Hincapie looks back on his complex career and how he felt it was important to help change cycling for the better. Considered to be the best teammate of all time, George is left shaking by a voice note from Mark Cavendish.
Oct 14, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
Lizzy Banks on injury, illness, and grabbing life’s chances by the proverbials
Lizzy Banks chats to Matt Stephens about recovering from severe concussion, and the complications from a Covid infection that continue to keep her off her bike.
Oct 7, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
Mental Health and Cycling - Pete Kennaugh and Lee Stephenson
To mark World Mental Health Day, Matt Stephens speaks to former Team Sky and Bora–Hansgrohe pro Pete Kennaugh about how a mental health condition affected him during his career, and with former Police Officer Lee Stephenson about the role cycling plays in helping him manage complex PTSD.
Sep 30, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
Alex Dowsett is happy to have maxxed out his pro cycling career
Alex Dowsett and Matt Stephens discuss world hour records, how to use power meters correctly and the importance of racing intelligently.
Sep 23, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Alex Richardson on making deals in the heat of the breakaway
Alex Richardson’s incredible development from stock broker to the pro peloton gives him a unique insight into race preparation, negotiation tactics, and the art of the in-race deal - or maybe it’s all in his nature.
Sep 16, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
Philippe Gilbert on his illustrious career and imminent retirement
Philippe Gilbert explains how it’s not just the victories that he is proud of, but the manner in which they were won.
Sep 2, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
Jack Haig from hitch hiking to the podium at Vuelta a España
Jack Haig explains how consistency is the key to success, and if you really want to achieve something, you have to do it yourself.
Aug 26, 2022 · 1 hr 15 min
Rob Hatch is an ordinary man behind an extraordinary voice
Rob Hatch appreciates how privileged he is to commentate on pro cycling for a living and thinks the world would be a better place if everyone was kinder to one another.
Aug 19, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
Ella Harris from Zwift Academy Champion to Mont Ventoux Challenger
Ella Harris tells Matt Stephens she’s an all-wheel-drive rider with a diesel engine; just don’t ask her to sprint.
Aug 12, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
Ben Turner on changing his attitude to have more fun racing
Ben Turner Tells Matt Stephens how his attitude to racing changed when he went back to having fun.
Jul 28, 2022 · 46 min
Tour De France Femmes Avec Zwift 2022 Special - A pivotal moment in cycling history is unfolding before our eyes
Matt Stephens chats with Hannah Walker to reflect on how the Tour de France Femmes 2022 is unfolding before our eyes to be a hugely momentous occasion for cycling.
Jul 26, 2022 · 54 min
Tour De France Unplugged Stages 16 to 21 - Vingegaard crowned champion and Pogacar hits the decks
Matt Stephens shares his highlights from the final week of the 2022 Tour de France, as he records little snippets from his experiences travelling with the biggest bike race in the world.