The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

Ep 139: The New Dogma Could've Been Perfect + Jonas Almost Quit?! 16.07.2026 58min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ad + Trance Armstrong  12:09 world’s lightest endurance bike  19:58 Meta glasses banned by UCI  24:07 Pidcock’s SRAM jam  27:38 what’s the red stuff the pros keep drinking? We try some  33:46 Jonas almost quit?! 42:28 when cycling causes anxiety Join the CADE Club on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cademedia Check out our latest videos on the CADE 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 138: The New Tarmac SL9 is…Interesting + Le Col’s £3million Bail Out 09.07.2026 1t 9min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 137: What Were Pinarello Thinking? + How Much Does Tadej Pogačar Earn? 02.07.2026 1t 7min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 136: Ranking Popular Cycling Challenges Worst To Best + Canyon's Wild New Bikes 25.06.2026 1t 8min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 135: 9 Costly Bike Mistakes Most Cyclists Make + Ultra Race Cheating ft. Bike Mechanic Nic 11.06.2026 1t 5min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 134: Most Ridiculous DQ In Cycling? + Unbound Was Disgusting 04.06.2026 59min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 133: The UCI Lost to SRAM + Why I Wiped My Strava Stats 28.05.2026 1t 4min

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 ads and intro 00:55 Albert Einstein’s saddle 04:35 are SRAM levers actually longer? 12:02 SRAM defeats the UCI 15:21 this new cycling movie actually sounds good!? 19:55 how easy is it to cheat MyWhoosh’s anti-doping? 26:08 cycling changes your brain… 29:55 how has cycling changed you as a person? 38:08 Join our Giro Women’s fantasy league! 38:55 stream entertainment with NordVPN 39:59 NordVPN 70% off deal 40:17 Unpopular Opinion: more aero commuter bikes45:54 Unpopular Opinion: WoWs not KoMs47:36 Unpopular Opinion: refresh your apps after a cycling hiatus51:26 alloy wheels with carbon fairings, good or trash?54:24 ‘what size bike am I?’ Join our Giro Women’s Fantasy League: https://www.velogames.com/italy-women/2026/ League Code: 881435416 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 132: Pro Cyclist Beaten Unconscious + Giro Riders Told To Stop This 21.05.2026 57min

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 an emergency + Garmin ad 02:48 many options, little stock… 08:12 gear ratio pet peeves 17:05 things to consider before you buy a used bike 19:45 teens targeting pro cyclists 21:02 Giro riders get warning over bottles 23:29 Tour de France drinking raids 25:07 CADE Giro fantasy league top 10 26:05 streaming with NordVPN 27:33 70% off NordVPN deal 27:55 two Specialized bikes leak 33:48 a galaxy far away (FUOTW) 35:30 Unpopular Opinion: bike shop shaped objects 39:50 is SRAM’s one-finger braking system worth the upgrade? 44:13 ‘do I need a bike computer?’ 48:19 how does Emily cycle with a wonky back? 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 131: The Canyon Frame Error Nobody Noticed + E-racing Dopers Beware… 14.05.2026 1t

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 130: Shimano Conspiracy Theories + The Worst Groupset We Ever Reviewed 07.05.2026 59min

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

Ep 129: MAAP Fires Shots at Assos + An Epic Bike Event Fail ft. Mechanic Nic 23.04.2026 1t 9min

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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 128: The UCI is COMING for YouTubers + Are Quiet Roads More Dangerous? 16.04.2026 1t 2min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Garmin data for the win 1:17 he came to the US to race and got DQ’d 03:00 CUBE issues 04:42 New Shimano stuff 10:38 Roubaix chaos 22:27 Lanterne Rouge v the UCI28:16 More airbags32:12 Unpopular Opinion: when it comes to bikes, ignorance is bliss36:38 Unpopular Opinion: busy roads are SAFER?!40:41 Unpopular Opinion: entry level bikes actually cost the same, but are much better now!46:48 Nic the Mechanic’s back – send him your questions now!47:32 Bird invasion (FUOTW)50:12 do different cyclists get treated differently? 56:14 postcards & CD players Read Benji’s letter and response here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW_AgE0CAPD/ 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 126: Seriously, What’s Canyon Doing? + Unhinged Bike Theft Attempt 15.04.2026 1t 4min

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 podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde 18:40 Jimmi & Emily’s road rage incident 22:18 people are angry at Rohan Dennis 25:31 Milan San Remo chaos 31:57 streaming via VPN 32:49 Emily’s dad got scammed 34:02 NordVPN discount 34:23 tech malfunctions (FUOTW) 36:36 Unpopular Opinion: high-spec bikes don’t always make you happy 41:47 Unpopular Opinion: age grouping races is wrong 44:11 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions! 44:33 Francis v musicians - round 3 final boss battle 51:27 more lovely postcards 52:01 cafe orders 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 127: The Bikes We’d Actually Buy in 2026 + A Game-Changing Gravel Bike 15.04.2026 1t 3min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos 00:00 Indoor training with Tacx + Ride Out is back, baby! 01:21 X-Labs gravel bike + new GRX 10:24 pwning the n00bs 12:18 What happened at Flanders 16:04 New off-road Everesting world record20:15 The bikes we’d buy with £1k, £3k and £5k budget22:01 sub £1000: Van Rysel AFs23:07 sub £1000: Canyon24:10 sub £1000: Primos30:38 sub £3000: Battaglin31:16 sub £3000: Trek33:11 sub £3000: Cube35:25 sub £3000: Pinarello (kinda)36:52 sub £5000: custom carbon Massacan44:08 sub £5000: custom steel Howler44:57 sub £5000: Canyon45:59 sub £5000: Cube46:53 What would Benny do?56:42 The female cyclist phenomenon… 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 125: ‘Homicide Attempt’ on Ex Pro + Gravel Bike Tech Can Get In The Sea 26.03.2026 1t

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 podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 01:22 asking for a friend… 03:51 Francis cycled 400miles for lunch 08:38 the gravel industry’s at it again… 17:17 15 years prison sought for ‘attempted homicide’ of Alejandro Valverde 18:40 Jimmi & Emily’s road rage incident 22:18 people are angry at Rohan Dennis 25:31 Milan San Remo chaos 31:57 streaming via VPN 32:49 Emily’s dad got scammed 34:02 NordVPN discount 34:23 tech malfunctions (FUOTW) 36:36 Unpopular Opinion: high-spec bikes don’t always make you happy 41:47 Unpopular Opinion: age grouping races is wrong 44:11 Send us your unpopular opinions and questions! 44:33 Francis v musicians - round 3 final boss battle 51:27 more lovely postcards 52:01 cafe orders 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 124: Shimano Are Being Fined + Another New Factor?! 19.03.2026 58min

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 podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Training effectively + Garmin RideOut is back 01:10 Jimmi made a jingle 02:55 Francis was framed! 05:46 the future of bike design? 12:17 Matteo Jorgenson race argy bargy 14:43 Entire team banned for doping 17:10 Shimano’s $11.5million fine over faulty cranks 19:33 Emily’s dad got scammed + NordVPN discount 22:01 $23,000 Bugatti Factor One 25:23 E.T. bike! 29:52 Unpopular Opinion: bikes should be more expensive 39:25 txt us pls. 39:44 bassoon 45:39 New bike fluff up (FUOTW) 50:13 noooo Frog bikes 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 123: Why, Giant?, The $7500 CAAD14 + Our Coolest Guest Yet! Ultra-Cycling Record Holder Sarah Ruggins 12.03.2026 1t 7min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Sign up to RideOut here: https://action.org.uk/events/cycling/garmin-ride-out 00:00 Ads 00:54 The CAAD14 is here 07:55 FFS Giant! (FUOTW) 11:33 Crash solutions + Garmin Ride Out is coming! 13:29 Our most badass guest yet: meet Dr Sarah Ruggins 17:11 ‘I entered Transcontinental & didn’t even own a bike’ 22:26 Smashing the LEJOGLE World Record 28:16 ‘The rules are made up, do what you want’ 31:44 Why hinging your identity on achievements doesn’t work 37:01 Once you’ve felt pain, you’re no longer afraid of it 38:33 ‘Your goals should scare you a bit’ 40:53 The next goal: Fastest south to North Europe Outright World Record 45:22 Beating men’s records and being a role model 51:55 ‘I’ve never had screens in my house’ 54:44 How not to give up 57:31 Dealing with chafing on long distance rides 58:25 Success and self image 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 122: Weird Move, Shimano + Specialized and Trek Want Refunds 05.03.2026 1t 5min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data wins 00:47 moon landing 03:30 Send us your questions for Sarah Ruggins! 05:33 3D printed Hezo shoes update 06:43 New Tiagra 13:04 Specialized, Trek and Shimano are suing the US government 15:52 Giant sales tank 17:07 Ed Sheeran’s Giant Propel 18:00 Crash concerns 23:44 Best bikepacking hack we’ve seen in ages 28:32 Refreshing advice on overtaking cyclists 33:15 Jimmi broke the podcast (FUOTW) 37:27 Unpopular Opinion: All cyclists should do this 43:52 Unpopular Opinion: Shove your winter miles where the sun don’t shine 47:42 Winning, goal setting and letting go after retirement Great bikepacking hack! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUDxEUHjH6U/ Driving Instructor UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nUKQ80t2QU 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 121: UAE Rider ‘Met Banned Doping Coach’ + Underrated Gear We Still Use in 2026 26.02.2026 1t 1min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! CADE merch: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 ads 00:52 Emily’s on 1-by + secret new bikes 06:01 Self-tightening cycling shoes 09:42 3D printed cycling shoes 15:09 Bike fitting learnings 19:51 Jimmi met the UCI’s tech rules boss 31:40 UAE’s Marc Soler questioned over links to banned doping coach 34:06 Tragedy at Tour of Rwanda 34:34 Underrated bike stuff… 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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

Ep 120: SRAM Backs Down + STOP With These Ridiculous Wheels 19.02.2026 1t 7min

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! New CADE merch alert: https://wearethewildones.com/en-gbp/collections/all 00:00 Ad: Garmin data FTW 00:50 postcard 09:34 Pog’s pissed off 15:13 Pog’s power numbers are insane 18:10 SRAM backs down 21:42 32-inch wheels 32:19 New ‘affordable’ handmade-in-italy steel bike 37:06 Dream cycle lanes 42:00 some very sad news 43:01 chalk paint fluff up 44:53 Most likely to… overpack on bikepacking trip 47:05 Most likely to… show up late for group ride 48:07 Most likely to… not finish an event 49:44 Most likely to… eat something questionable mid-ride 50:35 Most likely to… say ‘this is why I ride gravel’ 50:53 Most likely to… say it’s fine when it’s not fine 51:02 Most likely to… start the Whatsapp group 51:41 Most likely to… forget to load the route 53:46 Unpopular Opinion: everything’s been done 57:15 ‘the guy bros had it right the whole time’ 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 wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk 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