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All the cycling news, analysis, and banter you need. Become a member to get premium content, extra episodes, and ad-free listening at escapecollective.com.

Check out our other podcasts on your preferred podcast platform: - Geek Warning - how bikes work and how to make them better - Wheel Talk - all things women's cycling - How the Race was Won - racing and tactical analysis - Overnight Success - The founders and innovators in the cycling industry Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/spincycle/

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July 8 · 44 min
Clear eyes, Huub Artz, can't lose | Stage 5 Tour de France 2026
Today on the show: We finally had a sprint, an interesting solo breakaway artist, and we are ready to get into the mountains If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 7 · 41 min
Phwah, it's hot as Foix | Stage 4 Tour de France 2026
TODAY ON THE SHOW: A real breakaway at the Tour de France, the hype Traen has left the station, and near perfection from Andy Schleck’s brave boys. If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 6 · 40 min
How to break a breakaway | Stage 3 Tour de France 2026
Today on the show: Tadej Pogačar got the gift-giving out of his system and returned to his usual place as the soul-destroying eater of dreams we know, love and respect. If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 5 · 38 min
Pogi, hermano, Tadej es Mexicano | Stage 2 Tour de France 2026
Today on the show: After Visma laid down the gauntlet with their TTT win, UAE delivered the sort of response we’ve somehow grown used to. With Isaac del Toro taking a stage win part-gifted by Tadej Pogačar, with both riders looking ominous already. If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 4 · 34 min
The Tour fixed team time trials | Stage 1 Tour de France 2026
Today on the show: Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike flew to the Tour de France’s first yellow jersey, we now know who’s actually leading every team, and we’re in love with team time trials. If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 3 · 40 min
A swarm needs a face | Grand Depart 2026 Tour de France Daily
The Tour Dailies are back! Caley, Jonny, and Ronan join you from Barcelona, where Remco Evenepoel is already annoyed, team time trial tactics are simmering, and Chris Froome has made the announcement everyone is waiting for. If you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 2 · 53 min
The fastest sleeves you've ever seen | TDF Tech special
It's time for a Geek Warning crossover episode! Ronan Mc Laughlin and Jack Duncan join Caley Fretz ahead of this year's Tour de France to break down how bikes and gear are changing and highlight what our tech reporters think will be the most important equipment of a modern Tour. This whole episode is free for everyone, but if you want to get Golden Hour and After Dark for the rest of the month, then Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
July 1 · 1 hr 50 min
The 2026 Tour de France Preview
The 2026 Tour de France is here! The official roadbook has landed and that means it's time for Caley, Dane, and Jonny to dive headlong into the route, picking apart each stage in detail. Want to get Golden Hour and After Dark? Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to every full-length episode.
June 29 · 52 min
13 million for Paul Seixas
Today on the show: we have a new raft of national champions, a megabucks bid has apparently come in for Paul Seixas, and in the members-only Golden Hour section, we’ll discuss how UCI President David Lappartient has said something that we don't think we hate, which is miraculous. Want to get Golden Hour and After Dark? Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to the whole Mailbag episode.
June 26 · 39 min
Remco needs a doctor's note
Today on the show: David Gaudu may finally be running out of road and Remco Evenepoel needs a doctor’s note. After we head to Golden Hour, Oscar Onley is out of the tour and leaves Netcompany-Ineos with few options. Oh, And we have opinions on TNT’s new AI storytelling. Want to get Golden Hour and After Dark? Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to the whole Mailbag episode.
June 24 · 10 min
Member special: The Paul Seixas Mailbag
Today we have a special episode for a special boy. Paul Seixas. The boy wonder, the one true king of France. The hope is immeasurable. The pressure is immense. The mailbag is bursting at the seams. So let's get to it. Spin Cycle listeners get 25% off when you sign up for Escape Collective here. Already a member? Get the member feed here to listen to the whole Mailbag episode.
June 22 · 48 min
Pogačar is terrifying
Today on the show: Pogačar crushes the Tour de Suisse, the Vuelta has a new theme song, and Mathieu van der Poel gets the most egregious jury fine yet.
June 19 · 38 min
Pogačar is the cake king of Switzerland
Today on the show: The Canadians are soft, Pogacar is already bored, and Chris Froome has a new job.
June 15 · 36 min
Splashing with Seixas
Today on the show: Isaac del Toro is the new old boy wonder, Luke Tucks well into second place, and we need to talk about Liam Slock. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
June 12 · 46 min
Spicy Kevin has TTT feelings
Today on the show: Fighting talk at the Dauphiné, Ayuso is all the way back, and Chris Froome has found something to do. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
June 8 · 49 min
We're all invited to Thibaut Pinot's farm
Today on the show: Seixas hype hits the Dauphiné, Van Schip has been disqualified yet again, and everyone is invited to Thibaut Pinot’s farm. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
June 5 · 45 min
You're a $%@ing motorbike, Lidl
Today on the show: The motorbike whisperer gives his reasons, Richard Plugge is sad, and Dave Brailsford is officially back. Plus, Paul Seixas races the Dauphine (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
June 2 · 13 min
Member Bonus: What the heck is going on at Lidl-Trek?
Management changes, ties to Leopard-Trek, return of the Schlecks, and a team getting shaken like Mads Pedersen's hands on the Arenberg. Caley and Jonny break it all down, including some breaking news coming through at the very last minute. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
June 1 · 37 min
6.8 kilos of hullabaloo
Today on the show: Lorena Wiebes has been chucked out of the Giro, Jonas Vingegaard has won the Giro, and Giulio Ciccone was big mad, at the Giro. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.
May 29 · 40 min
A Dutchman's Florida burrito nightmare
Today on the show: Vingegaard is now a quotes machine, Thomas Dekker’s panhandle burrito nightmares come back to haunt him, and Demi Vollering’s chatbot will see you now. Sign up for Escape Collective. Already a member? Get the member feed here.

Spin Cycle

Clear eyes, Huub Artz, can't lose | Stage 5 Tour de France 2026

Phwah, it's hot as Foix | Stage 4 Tour de France 2026

How to break a breakaway | Stage 3 Tour de France 2026

Pogi, hermano, Tadej es Mexicano | Stage 2 Tour de France 2026

The Tour fixed team time trials | Stage 1 Tour de France 2026

A swarm needs a face | Grand Depart 2026 Tour de France Daily

The fastest sleeves you've ever seen | TDF Tech special

The 2026 Tour de France Preview

13 million for Paul Seixas

Remco needs a doctor's note

Member special: The Paul Seixas Mailbag

Pogačar is terrifying

Pogačar is the cake king of Switzerland

Splashing with Seixas

Spicy Kevin has TTT feelings

We're all invited to Thibaut Pinot's farm

You're a $%@ing motorbike, Lidl

Member Bonus: What the heck is going on at Lidl-Trek?

6.8 kilos of hullabaloo

A Dutchman's Florida burrito nightmare