Watts Occurring

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Oh. Watts Occurring? Back in 2021, Geraint Thomas started a cycling club right here: the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club.

Now you can join Tour de France winner G, best friend and long-time teammate Luke Rowe, Olympic Gold medallist Emma Finucane and former pro Manon Lloyd for comprehensive, year-round cycling content, covering anything and everything cycling. Jump aboard.

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Dec 13, 2022 · 1 hr 3 min
Annemiek van Vleuten: How to launch a 100km solo attack...
Geraint's in warmer climates at training camp as he catches up with Tom to discuss Christmas trees. We are also in the presence of greatness today as Annemiek van Vleuten joins the GTCC! The Dutch legend tells G and Tom about her #crazyplan to attack with over 100km to go to win the road race at the World Championships in Yorkshire in 2019. But how did that win feel compared to her second victory in Australia in 2022 with a broken elbow? She also describes the magic of winning the first edition of the Women's Tour de France as the two winners compare notes on the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 6, 2022 · 59 min
Evie Richards
This week mountain bike and cyclo-cross specialist Evie Richards bursts into the GTCC studio! In an incredibly honest interview, Evie opens up about being sick before races, the obsession with her weight and finally getting her enjoyment back. Also, how did her Dad's cycle-to-work scheme kickstart her cycling career? And the new season GTCC hoodies are out now! Just go to gtccstore.com to get yours today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
Michal Kwiato
It's been a tough sporting week for Wales... so Tom reminds G about this from the off! In better news, G and Tom take gadget man Michal Kwiatovski to the pub in Monaco to do his very first podcast! How important is friendship in a cycling team? Can you work harder for someone you like? And what was the 2018 Tour de France like from Kwiato's point of view? We also have some fun in any other business as your questions push Geraint to hold a cheese funeral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 · 58 min
Anna van der Breggen
Welcome to the GTCC Anna van der Breggen... a woman who's won it all! Why did she retire at 31? How do you transition from rider to Sporting Director? And does she miss being on the start line? Geraint and Tom also chat Sunday dinners, new GTCC merchandise and we get an update on G's 'naughty' neighbour. Go to https://gtccstore.com/ to get your merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022 · 58 min
Aaron Ramsey
This week we take a quick break from cycling because Wales are heading to their first football World Cup since 1958! Geraint and Tom sit down with one of stellar names in the squad, Aaron Ramsey, before he heads to Qatar. From 120th in the world rankings and half-empty stadiums, to the 2022 World Cup, what does this mean to him as a boy from Caerphilly and a nation with a population of just 3 million people? And will Geraint be able to find a bucket hat in time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8, 2022 · 1 hr
Michael Matthews
Michael 'Bling' Matthews joins Geraint and Tom for a coffee and a croissant in sunny Monaco as we look back in detail at the 2022 Tour de France. Bling recounts the heartbreaking story of his daughter's disappointment at his two second-placed finishes, before his epic solo ride to victory on stage 14. And apparently we're his favourite podcast too... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 1, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min
Fred Wright
British rider Fred Wright joins Geraint and Tom from his holidays in Greece to look back on his breakthrough season in 2022... which included beating Geraint at the Commonwealth Games! We also reveal the origins of his uncommon middle name, get the low-down on his housemate Ethan Hayter and Fred tells his side of that Roglic incident at the Vuelta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022 · 50 min
Elinor Barker
Geraint and Tom welcome the first Welsh guest of season 3 as Olympic gold medallist and five-time track World Champion Elinor Barker joins the GTCC to chat about getting back on the bike after giving birth to her son Nico. And after the fierce GTCC races in Monaco, G gets a visit from doping control before heading off to Treasure Island on holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022 · 50 min
Remco Evenepoel
Geraint has pulled a blinder for the first guest of season 3. Superstar Remco Evenepoel joins the GTCC to do his first ever podcast and chats big wins, crashes and his early football career. But was he better than G? G and Tom also finally reveal the winner (or winners) of their challenges in Monaco. Who will be doing a forfeit? Or will there be a decider? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022 · 47 min
Season 3 opener from... Monaco
The GTCC is back for season 3. And for the first time ever, Geraint and Tom are podding in person! Tom flies over to Monaco to see Geraint in his favourite drinking spot, before taking on some epic GTCC challenges. We also do a deep dive into the Commonwealth Games including that 'slip' in the TT, G's fun trip up Alpe d'Huez with Eif and we review a huge summer of cycling for some of our GTCC alumni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2022 · 43 min
Introducing... Beef's Golf Club
The GTCC will be back NEXT WEEK! Season 3 is coming to your ears on Thursday 13th October. Until then, here's Tom to tell you about another podcast you might like, Beef's Golf Club. Andrew 'Beef' Johnston and John Robins have started a golf club. It's a bit like the GTCC... anyone can get involved. Whether you're an experienced golfer, a total amateur or just want to be part of another club, this ones for you. Here's episode 1, enjoy! And if you like it, just go and search Beef's Gold Club for more episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 · 35 min
Tour de France debrief
Fresh... or not so fresh from his podium finish at the Tour de France, Geraint catches up with Tom about the past three weeks including the now infamous gilet incident.
Jun 26, 2022 · 49 min
Tour de France with Cadel Evans
Fresh from his victory in the Tour de Suisse, Geraint is back with Tom for a Tour de France special...and he's booked a previous winner to join them! With under 7 days to go before the Tour, Cadel Evans talks weird and wonderful team presentations, getting through the first week, the dreaded 'crashes' and mental fatigue. We also find out what it's like to ride in yellow, what it's like to lose the yellow jersey, and how hard is it not to crash on the ride into Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2022 · 58 min
BONUS: Martin Johnson
Geraint and Tom are back with a bonus episode and another Martin Johnson!
Mar 8, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
Sir Dave Brailsford
In the final episode of series 2, Geraint invites his 'big boss' Dave Brailsford to sit down with him and Tom as they delve deep into their relationship.
Mar 1, 2022 · 56 min
Wout van Aert
This rider can do it all - win bunch sprints, attack, win mountain stages, time-trial, win the biggest one-day races, cyclo-cross, the list goes on... Geraint and Tom welcome Wout van Aert to the GTCC, but how much info can G get out of his rival?
Feb 22, 2022 · 54 min
Jason Kenny
The other half of GB's greatest cycling couple - Jason Kenny - joins Geraint and Tom on the GTCC.
Feb 15, 2022 · 52 min
Juniors with Zoe Backstedt
Fresh from her victory at the World Cyclo-Cross Championships, Geraint and Tom chat to one of the world's most exciting young riders... Zoe Backstedt.
Feb 8, 2022 · 58 min
World Records with Josh Quigley
In what we think is a GTCC first, Guinness world record holder Josh Quigley joins Geraint and Tom on the podcast.
Feb 1, 2022 · 52 min
Cameron Wurf
Geraint and Tom welcome the 'human radio' to the GTCC... Cam Wurf!