The Domestiques

The Giro D'Italia with Josie Talbot 09.06.2026 53m

This week on The Domestiques, we’re joined by Australian WorldTour rider Josie Talbot for a chaotic, insightful and occasionally internet-challenged conversation from Girona.We break down a wild Giro d’Italia Women, from Lorena Wiebes’ bike-weight disqualification to Demi Vollering’s final-stage heist, Anna van der Breggen’s heartbreak, Elisa Longo Borghini’s home victory, and the continued rise of Antonia Niedermaier, Celia Gery and Lauren Dickson.Josie gives us a rare look inside the women’s peloton, including her shift from sprint-focused rider to climbing domestique, life at Jayco AlUla, the rising level of women’s racing, safety in the bunch, Tour de France selection, Worlds ambitions, time trialling, altitude camps, and why doing a job for someone else is still an art form.Plus, Hollywood reviews Sydney, Marco wins Bendigo, Luke Tuckwell gets a shoutout, Talia Appleton takes a win, and we ask the big questions: is erg mode good, is Melbourne better than Sydney, and can we crowdfund Josie better internet?

The Greatest Weekend in Gravel 01.06.2026 51m

The Giro wraps, the Giro Women kicks off in chaos, and somehow a gel wrapper becomes the biggest villain in cycling. Tils, Hollywood and Marko unpack Jonas Vingegaard’s dominant three weeks, Jai Hindley’s huge podium, Aussie climbing depth, Lorena Wiebes’ brutal 20-gram disqualification, Elisa Balsamo in pink, and the gravel carnage from Australian Nationals and Unbound. Marko pleads his “could’ve, should’ve, would’ve” case after a mechanical nightmare, Trekkie goes massive at Unbound, and the crew launch a new coaching segment on surviving winter training without becoming a full-time Zwift gremlin. Also, Tils learns the hard way that “are you single?” can mean something very different in a bunch ride.

The Giro Gets Weird 25.05.2026 43m

The crew is back together and, somehow, still talking about gravel. This week on The Domestiques, Tils, Marko and Hollywood unpack the latest Giro drama, from breakaway chaos and motorbike controversy to Jai Hindley’s podium chances, Jonas Vingegaard’s control, and whether the final week can save the race.They also dive into the huge Tour Down Under announcement, with the men’s and women’s races set to share the same course, same distance and same day in 2027, asking whether it is genuine progress, logistical madness, or a bit of both.Plus, Marko previews his Gravel Nationals title defence, the Women’s Giro gets a proper look-in, Connor Wright keeps cooking in Europe, the Enhanced Games gets exactly the respect it deserves, and Hollywood continues his crusade against gravel, subtlety, and basic podcast structure.

Seven Ways to Suffer with Roadside Cycling Podcast 19.05.2026 59m

Two pods. One gravel circus. A whole lot of pea gravel carnage. This week, The Domestiques joins forces with Roadside Podcast and host Jethro Gammie-Nagle to unpack everything from Seven Gravel Race in Nannup, Western Australia. With the event acting as a full-blown dress rehearsal for the UCI Gravel World Championships in October, Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien take us inside their elite races, from Tils chopping off with Tiffany Cromwell and Maria Laurie, to Marko trying to crush souls one climb at a time. There’s race breakdowns, tyre chat, collarbone counts, Netflix-level course coverage, kangaroo dodging, questionable podium-kit rules, and a look ahead to what the Europeans are really in for when Worlds hits proper Australian gravel. Plus, the crew dives into the Giro, Jai Hindley, Ben O’Connor, Luke Plapp causing absolute chaos in Hungary, and the upcoming women’s racing calendar.A collaboration pod. A gravel therapy session. A warning shot for October.Give the boys a follow at Roadside Cycling Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/roadside-cycling-podcast/id1592269751), Spotify, (https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tx2Rm4TrY09wNVzGdxem3), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@Roadsidecycling), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/roadsidecyclingpodcast/)A special thank you to Patrick Boere Photography (https://www.instagram.com/patrickboerephoto/) and Daniela Tommasi Photography (https://www.instagram.com/daniela_tommasi_photography/) for supplying the amazing imagery from Seven for this week's Podcast and YouTube artwork

Luke Tuckwell: Australia’s Next GC Hope 11.05.2026 1h 5m

This week on The Domestiques, Matilda Reynolds and Hollywood are joined by one of Australia’s most exciting young cycling prospects, Luke Tuckwell. From growing up in Orange, New South Wales, to wearing pink at the Baby Giro, signing with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, and finishing sixth at the Tour de Romandie just one second behind Luke Plapp, Luke’s rise has been ridiculous in the best possible way. The crew dives into his rapid progression, life inside one of the biggest teams in world cycling, racing alongside the likes of Roglič, Hindley and Evenepoel, and what it feels like when Pogačar attacks and you realise you are, in fact, very human.There’s also Giro chaos, Vuelta Femenina brilliance, Tour Down Under rumours, Andorra versus Girona, cycling caps, white bibs, The Wiggles, and the Simon Clarke DM that changed Luke’s life.

Trekky’s Guide to Gravel and 120 Grams an Hour 04.05.2026 1h 3m

This week on The Domestiques, we take it off Beach Road and into the dirt with Brendan “Trekky” Johnston, one of Australia’s leading gravel riders and a regular at the pointy end of the Lifetime Grand Prix in the US.Trekky talks through the brutal mix of racing that defines modern gravel, from Sea Otter and Levi’s GranFondo to the madness of Unbound, where equipment, fuelling, tactics and luck all seem to matter at the same time. He also shares the story behind his ride across Australia for Tour de Cure, his own experience with cancer, and why that challenge became bigger than the record attempt itself.With Seven Gravel and the UCI Gravel World Championships coming to Nannup, the team dive into tyre choice, race prep, nutrition, aid stations, and why WA gravel might finally give Worlds a proper gravel test.

The Ardennes with Jack Haig 27.04.2026 48m

Fresh from the Ardennes, Australian pro Jack Haig joins The Domestiques to take us inside one of the wildest weeks of racing on the calendar. Now in new colours with INEOS Grenadiers, Jack chats through the move from Bahrain Victorious, his role inside the team, the slightly chaotic kit situation, and what life actually looks like between Amstel, Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.Then it’s deep into the racing. From Kevin Vauquelin’s mechanical at Flèche, to the madness of Liège, UAE’s absurd chase, Tadej Pogačar’s alien-level attack on La Redoute, Paul Seixas announcing himself to the world, and Remco doing very Remco things, Jack gives us the kind of detail you only get from inside the bunch.There’s also Giro chat, Geraint Thomas updates, white shorts discourse, Jack’s new life as content king, and a reminder that professional cycling is, apparently, just six hours of being violently motorpaced until your soul leaves your body.

Amstel Recap & Ardennes Preview 20.04.2026 35m

A quick hit with the OGs, and somehow it still spirals.Gravel’s having a moment, Hollywood’s avoiding it at all costs, and Marco’s deep in the trenches chasing form ahead of Seven. From Beechworth to Macedon, Hell Ride to airport loops, it’s a full spectrum of cycling chaos. On the pro side, Amstel Gold delivers mixed emotions, breakout rides, and a reminder that Demi doesn’t always win the sprint. Remco’s back doing Remco things, Jorgensen hits the deck, and the Ardennes ramp up with Flèche Wallonne and Liège on deck.Plus: Aussie injuries, retirements, contract chaos, and a few takes that might get us cancelled. Short, sharp, and slightly unhinged.

Roubaix Debrief + Kim Le Court Interview 13.04.2026 1h 28m

Fresh off one of the wildest Classics weekends of the year, The Domestiques return with a blockbuster episode featuring one of the most compelling riders in the sport right now, Kim Le Court-Pienaar.From the chaos of Roubaix to the heartbreak and brutality of Flanders, the crew unpack it all before diving deep into Kim’s story, a journey that spans continents, setbacks, self-doubt, and ultimately, history. As the first African rider to win a Monument and a stage winner at the Tour de France Femmes, Kim opens up on the reality behind the results. Plus a brutally honest look at team dynamics, domestique life, and why women’s racing still isn’t getting the coverage it deserves.

Pog vs Pidcock: San Remo Delivers 23.03.2026 36m

Milano–San Remo delivered exactly what it always promises… and somehow still surprised.From a brutal, slow-burning build to one of the most chaotic and thrilling final 30km we’ve seen in years, this was cycling at its absolute peak. Crashes, comebacks, and a finish that came down to centimetres. The kind of race that reminds you why this sport hits different.We break down:Pog’s unreal recovery and what it means for his legacyThe tactical moments that decided the raceWhether Pidcock let one slipThe chaos, crashes, and courage in the women’s raceWhy Lotte Kopecky’s win might be bigger than it looksPlus:Pro Velo Super League wrapBig performances from the next wave of Aussie talentAnd yes… Hollywood’s still whingingChloe Hosking was meant to join us to unpack what’s going on at Cycling Australia, but internet issues had other ideas. We’ll bring that conversation to you in a special follow-up episode later this week.

Milan-San Remo Preview 16.03.2026 45m

The Domestiques are back off the Peaks high and straight into a massive week of racing. We cover Grafton to Inverell, the latest from the ProVelo Super League, Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Trofeo Binda, and a full preview of Milan-San Remo. The crew break down Finlay Walsh’s huge win, Pat Eddy’s response in Inverell, Isaac del Toro’s rise, Van der Poel’s form, Vingegaard’s strange fashion choice in the freezing rain, and who could shake up the first Monument of the season. Plus, Rhino Keith gets a well-earned shout, Hollywood unpacks life after Peaks, and Tils cops questions about her date.

Post Peaks Debrief 10.03.2026 1h 7m

The crew finally unpack the much-hyped Post Peaks Challenge debrief. Tils, Hollywood and Marko relive the full chaos of the day, from freezing descents and fog on Hotham to missed groups, music failures, pain caves and the push for sub-8 glory. Spoiler alert: Marko, Tils and Hollywood DOMINATED. There’s plenty of laughs, a few near-disasters, some very honest suffering, and a proper appreciation for what makes Peaks one of the most special days on the bike. They also touch on Strade Bianche, the ProVelo scene, and the big stories that came out of a huge weekend of racing.

Warny Chaos: Hollywood’s Borrowed Bike & Tills’ Crash 02.03.2026 56m

In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Hollywood and Marko unpack a huge Warny weekend - from Hollywood’s gritty on-road survival story (nutrition chaos, puncture drama and a borrowed bike rescue) to Matilda’s tough crash update and a no-holds-barred breakdown of how the men’s race tactics unfolded. The crew also recaps an exciting women’s edition, reacts to Omloop and Kuurne in Europe, and looks ahead to Strade and Peaks with form, weather and race-winning calls.

Melbourne to Warrnambool with Maeve Plouffe 23.02.2026 1h 11m

Warny week is here and this episode is stacked. We break down the headlines from the UAE Tour, where Isaac del Toro impressed, Luke Plapp climbed with confidence, and plenty of questions were raised, before diving into the chaos and GC shake-up from the ProVelo round in Tasmania ahead of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic. To close, we sit down with Maeve Plouffe for an honest chat about Europe, burnout, rediscovering joy on the bike, and her renewed focus on the track as a home World Cup approaches.

From Peaks Challenge to Tassie ProVelo to the WorldTour in the UAE 16.02.2026 39m

We've got a bit on this week. Peaks Challenge is almost here and the nerves are real. This week the crew dives deep into pacing Tawonga, surviving Hotham, fuelling like your life depends on it, and why the race is often won in the valleys, not on the climbs. Over in Tassie, the ProVelo Super League Tour of Tasmania is shaping up as one of the most open editions in years. With key names absent, the hilltop finish at Poatina could reveal the next breakout climber. In the Middle East, Jayco go on a UCI points raid, Luke Plapp takes a big step forward against Adam Yates, and UAE Tour looms with Remco, Del Toro, and a stacked Aussie contingent ready to test early season form. On the women’s side, Demi Vollering returns with intent, while the classics conversation is already heating up.Sp6W5iQKO5rTa25O1hIH

Matt White Exclusive: Hard Truths of Jayco-AlUla 30.01.2025 38m

In this episode of The Domestiques the team is joined by Matt White, the head honcho behind the shakers and movers at Jayco-AlUla. We ask the hard questions. What’s the real story behind Caleb Ewan’s departure? What plans are there for Ben O’Connor, Michael Matthews and Luke Plapp? Is The Pog beatable? We look back on the TDU and look ahead to the Cadel Evans one day classic. It’s a deep in-depth discussion with Australia’s most highly decorated Sporting Director.

Drama on Stage 2 of the TDU as Welsford does the double 22.01.2025 24m

Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF Black Sheep Sam Welsford is the toast of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under and The Domestiques highly praise his courage from stage 2. Lots of fun, banter and entertainment in today’s episode including Hollywood’s date with the local laundromat while Tomo exposes his silky, smooth golden tones that would make Phil Liggett blush. Don’t miss the fun of the Tour on The Domestiques.

Rest Day with Nick Owen and Georgie Howe. 20.01.2025 1h 1m

Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF at ⁠Black Sheep We’re joined by former World Tour rider Georgie Howe and cycling coach to the World Tour and the next generation of stars Nick Owen. We breakdown what it takes to be a professional cyclist, review the Aussie women’s performances and preview the men’s stages and pick our favourites to take out the men’s 25th Orche jersey bangbang20 20% off Black Sheep Cycling. The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep, Marsh Insurance, Texco Construction and Transport Mutal Credit Union.

Recapping Nationals in Perth and previewing TDU 15.01.2025 52m

Perth put on a terrific show by hosting the Road Cycling National Championships for the first time. Hear the opinions of The Domestiques as they unpack a weekend to remember in the WA capital city. And although former national champion Sarah Gigante was a notable omission following surgery, she too shares her thoughts on how the titles can improve in future years. We chew over the fat as we look ahead to what promises to be a fascinating edition of the Tour Down Under. An entertaining edition of The Domestiques is here.

Previewing the Australian Road Championships 08.01.2025 1h 4m

It’s a brand new year and The Domestiques delivers the ultimate preview to the Australian Road Championships in Perth. Cycling’s “Mr WA” Matt Poyner tells us why the 2025 Road Nats will be special in every way. His local knowledge of the spectacular city course is one reason why cycling supporters should be excited. It’s a terrific way to kick off the new season.