Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!    00:00 Indoor training with Tacx [ad] 00:55 intro 01:57 weird secrets of the Tarmac SL9 17:29 record breaking Canyon 20:57 Le Col buy-out, small businesses lose out? 25:12 Brompton joins Decathlon 32:39 Visma anti-doping trial + TdF antics 39:49 secret new gels the pros are using 45:09 barefoot pedals 50:15 Fantasy league fluff up 52:30 Unpopular Opinion: salary caps on super teams 58:11 Unpopular Opinion: bring back the original Tour de France rules! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia See what we’re up to on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/cade_media If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00Tacx trainers FTW [ad] 00:55 bike upgrades  07:50 that brown Pinarello 12:24 Tour Divide + Ross Edgley 20:13 rip off cycling shoes? 27:49 the next Tadej Pogacar + Tour de France buzz 37:09 how much is winning the Tour actually worth? 48:30 CADE Tour de France fantasy league info + patreon chat group 50:02 who really cares about bike warranties - your answers 53:39 training zones & exercise for weight loss 1:02:50 send us your questions, dilemmas and unpopular opinions! Join the CADE TdF Fantasy League. Head to https://www.velogames.com/. After you create a team click on 'Join a League' and use code 682773110 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code wildones at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https ://saily.com/wildones Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Garmin data ftw [ad] 00:49 tipping 07:26 e-bike conversion kits & bike warranties 13:50 stealing our own bikes 16:54 400k!! 18:39 Is this new Canyon bike the future of cycling safety? 29:47 how not to get scammed abroad like Francis [ad] 32:21 Saily travel sim discount code [ad] 32:34 Sarah Ruggins World Record 35:37 Lael Wilcox abandons Around The World record 38:12 Ranking popular cycling challenges from worst to best 39:32 riding 100km 40:25 riding 100miles 45:21 bike-packing 48:08 crit racing 49:17 sportive or gran fondo 52:13 hill climb 53:32 triathlon 55:48 segment hunting 57:35 cyclocross 58:30 cycling holiday 01:00:21 everesting 01:01:50 Project 400 NEW CADE MERCH! https://wearethewildones.com/ You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Tacx indoor training [ad] 00:55 allergies + Thibaut Pinot 06:29 cheating at the Trans Balkan race 15:16 big rides and Nic’s Unpopular ‘Around the World’ Opinion 25:00 no more big screens 29:39 women’s Giro epic final 31:48 Nic tip 1: Don’t buy/setup your bike for one ride 34:58 Nic tip 2: there’s a right and wrong way to wash your bike 37:45 Nic tip 3: basic bike safety checks you should learn 47:09 Nic tip 4: your tyres don’t wear at the same rate 48:10 Nic tip 5: don’t bring your bike in filthy 49:04 Nic tip 6: creaking isn’t always your bottom bracket 51:21 Nic tip 7: a fast, spinny bottom bracket isn’t necessarily a good thing… 54:12 Nic tip 8: usually it’s not you, it’s us 55:21 Nic tip 9: be honest with your bike shop 57:16 snapped rear derailleur 01:01:37 send us your questions and unpopular opinions! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code wildones at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/wildones Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Data sorted with Garmin [ad] 00:48 riding Ventoux elevation on a beach cruiser 05:55 RideOut debrief 08:30 sick cargo bike mod 10:29 podcast time change on audio platforms 12:38 DQ From the Giro over 20g 20:07 Afonso Eulalio and fantasy league results 21:55 how Francis got scammed abroad [ad] 24:31 15% off code wildones: Saily travel e-sim 24:49 Unbound looked disgusting 28:15 NYC bridge crash 30:50 long day, no shoes (FUOTW) 32:15 Nic the Mechanic is back for round two! 32:59 Unpopular Bikepacking Opinion 40:15 Ultimate cycling-themed movies 44:59 clipless and pedalstrokes Check out 2nd life bikes ultimate cargo build: https://youtu.be/l-8rUg2R5L0?si=Ill5oR7Th-k1TOKW Francis’ Unbound experience: https://youtu.be/smfcZ_gf_ms?si=DEyvf_r583UFBXBN If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 Indoor Training with Taxc 00:55 bad advert 03:26 ‘world’s lightest bike’ 06:01 the Canyon frame error nobody noticed 15:20 anti-doping for virtual races 21:39 justice for Jan-Willem 24:19 wheelie bins & wooden bikes 28:22 Benedict Cumberbatch’s bike commute row 30:47 Vuelta Femanina and Men’s Giro 39:24 streaming with VPN40:51 70% off NordVPN deal41:12 Unpopular Opinion: noisy freehubs aren’t sexy43:45 message us!44:13 the year is 2055 and cyclists have a BIG problem55:52 a very professional montage Donate to Tom’s Around the World fundraiser: www.justgiving.com/page/cyclingtom Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/wildones Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Thanks to Garmin for supporting the show! 00:00 train like a pro with GARMIN data 00:48 vacation antics 05:49 the worst groupset we’ve reviewed 10:48 new Campagnolo Record 13 13:22 a thank you and a plea… 14:40 Shimano conspiracy part 2 19:21 Zwift buys Rouvy 27:29 join the Giro CADE fantasy league 28:14 streaming with VPN 28:55 Popular Opinion: Scammer revenge 30:16 70% off NordVPN deal 31:00 brakes ‘invention’ 36:59 locked out + RideOut Fluff Up 39:52 Unpopular Opinion: trad bar tape wrapping is dumb 44:23 send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions! 44:40 learning to swim for an Ironman 50:22 why are wheelchairs so expensive? 54:42 LEGO bike Join the fantasy Giro league (code 289992616) https://www.velogames.com/italy/2026/leaguescores.php?league=289992616 Alan’s fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/ironmanforanneka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:20 howdy 03:59 An EPIC bike event fail 15:48 Sea Otter + Nic’s thoughts on 32-inch wheels 23:21 quick release handlebars?! 31:32 dreamy bike builds 34:51 Help us give Francis a nice surprise! 36:43 MAAP fires shots at Assos 42:39 drop bar popstar 46:26 Unpopular Opinion: don’t listen to mechanics’ product recommendations 54:07 message us stuff 54:52 the process of building a custom bike 57:53 is the general bike shop model sustainable? 01:01:37 Nic’s SRAM battery tip New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices