The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

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Ep 8: Failed Drug Test Sees Rider Disqualified From The Giro D'Italia Aug 03, 2023

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Welcome to another episode of The Wild Ones podcast. This week, the lads reveal the secret new marginal gains ‘hack’ the pros are testing. Plus they discuss Alex Baudin’s drug test disqualification, cycling burnout, winter bike setups and honour two GOATS of the cycling world in another round of overrated or underrated.

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.

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Ep 7: Doping Accusations at the Tour de France + Voice-Controlled Shifters?! Jul 27, 2023

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This week, the lads discuss the controversy and doping accusations in the wake of Jonas Vingegaard's spectacular Tour de France victory and THAT time trial, and ask should pro cycling be doing more to reassure fans that the sport is clean? Plus SRAM release patent plans for a new voice-activated gear shifting system – so is this the future of cycling? We’re also playing more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions about cycling clubs.

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.

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Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade

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Ep 6: The Mysterious Case Of The Cracked Specialized + Life On The Road Jul 16, 2023

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This week, we chat about our brand new YouTube series and whirlwind trip around the UK, discuss the curious case of the cracked S-Works that was spotted at the Tour and then vanished from social media, Cav's potential career plans and play more Overrated and Underrated.

Sorry if the audio sounds a bit odd in places, this one was filmed in a hotel room and we've had to heavily edit the audio to get better sound quality, but it seems to have cut out Jimmi's mic in places. We're all off on holiday next week, but will be back for regular Thursday morning uploads on our return.

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Ep 5: The Terrifying Moment His Brakes Failed + The Big Tour Quiz! Jul 06, 2023

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The BIG problem with carbon braking surface, a big mess up from DHB and a silly Tour de France quiz are all up for discussion this week in episode 5. Plus Francis and Jimmi ponder what advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions.

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

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Ep 4: Conspiracy Theories & Our Ultimate Dream Bikes Jun 29, 2023

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The lads chat viewer conspiracy theories, the state of entry level bikes in 2023, reveal their dream bike collections, play another round of Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions in the latest instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast.

Francis and Jimmi’s USA jersey is available to pre-order until Monday 3rd of July. You can get it here: www.attacus.cc

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Francis’ Gravel & Gin Adventures

00:37 Francis & Jimmi Made a Jersey!

01:52 The SRAM Conspiracy

07:29 We Were Wrong About ‘Cheap’ Bikes

14:00 Best Value Entry Level Bikes

17:48 Buying A New Bike? Consider These Things

21:50 Is It Cheaper To Buy Second Hand?

24:18 Our Dream Bike Collections!

33:34 Bikes Of The Future Need These Features!

40:06 FLUFF Up Of The Week

42:16 Chain Wax Controversy

44:26 Overrated or Underrated: Bikefits

48:05 Overrated or Underrated: AliExpress Groupsets

50:06 Overrated or Underrated: Aluminium Bikes

54:36 Overrated or Underrated: DuraAce

55:56 Overrated or Underrated: Carbon Bikes

57:47 Overrated or Underrated: Zwift

01:00:19 Overrated or Underrated: Cleaning Your Bike

01:02:52 DIY Mechanics Is HARD

01:07:45 Jimmi’s Latest Hit Track

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

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Ep3: RIP Rim Brakes + Why SRAM is Beating Shimano Jun 22, 2023

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It's time for the third instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. And boy is it a good one. This week the lads chat about groupsets and why they're backing SRAM, debate whether rim brakes are dead, call out some marketing BS in the world of 'gravel' and 'indoor' specific products and debate chain wax, shaved legs, Lance Armstrong and more in another round of Overrated or Underrated.

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:32 Attacus Is Back + Top Secret Jerseys

01:18 Gino Mader Tribute

01:51 Why SRAM is Beating Shimano

06:15 SRAM Red Review 10,000 Miles Later

09:12 Gravel-Specific Helmets Are Now a Thing?!

13:10 Why ‘Indoor’ Specific Kit is Ridiculous

15:32 Is ‘Gravel’ Just a BS Marketing Term?

19:17 Are Rim Brakes Dead?

24:40 Marco Pantani Involved With The Mafia?

28:18 Jimmi Got Stung

34:17 Chain Wax: Overrated or Underrated?

36:11 Steel Bikes: Overrated or Underrated?

38:56 Shaved Legs: Overrated or Underrated?

42:12 Titanium Bikes: Overrated or Underrated?

45:44 Lance Armstrong: Overrated or Underrated?

49:01 Campagnolo: Overrated or Underrated?

52:22 Upgrading Tourney STI shifters: Listener’s Takeover

53:57 The Best & Worst Things About Being YouTubers

58:20 The Problem With Buying Second Hand Bikes

01:01:10 Jimmi’s Pizza Anthem

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

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Ep 2: Race Chaos + The Scary New Research On Helmets Jun 15, 2023

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This week the lads debate whether wearing a helmet is really as safe as we think, after shocking new research shows drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as ‘less human’. Plus they chat about the drama at the cancelled Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, the rise of 1x and how GCN caused beef over a crankset (you can watch the original video here)

Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:30 Unbound Was a Disaster

02:22 Why Francis Ditched L-Twoo

04:24 Unchained: Worth a Watching?

09:44 Pro Race Shambles & Why Francis Quit Racing

17:18 Helmets Don’t Make You Safe, Science Says

21:59 Why Mandatory Helmet Laws Are BS

25:00 Is This The Perfect Helmet?!

27:44 Why More Pros Are Riding 1x

31:07 Should More of Us Be Riding 1x?

37:05 Why Did GCN Do This???

42:23 Are AliExpress Carbon Wheels Safe?

43:44 Sram v Shimano v AliExpress Electronic Groupsets

49:33 New Game! Are These Things Overrated or Underrated?

50:09 Shimano Claris and Sora

50:54 Flared Gravel Bars

52:05 Oval Chainrings

53:17 Electronic Shifting

54:09 Keto Diets

56:03 Bivvy Bags & Wild Camping

57:28 How To Sleep During an Ultra

01:00:17 Could Francis Run an Ultra Marathon?

01:03:33 Francis Lost His Bike! F**k Up Of The Week

01:05:33 Good News: Andy’s 12 Hour Turbo-thon

01:07:14 Goodbye!

We also heard from Andy, Glyn, Pete and Andy who are going to be turboing for 12 hours to raise funds for Lister Hospital’s neonatal unit. To donate, head to: https://www.enhhcharity.org.uk/Appeal/neonatalbedrooms

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

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Ep 1: Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight? May 31, 2023

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This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset, debate if bike weight really matters, rate your bikes and much, much more.

Here's a full rundown of the episode:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Francis’ Boozy Greece Trip

01:02 Jimmi’s Fitness Struggles

02:32 Mark Cavendish Retirement Reaction

05:38 Geraint Thomas Has A New Look!

09:46 New Campagnolo Costs HOW MUCH?!

14:38 Is The Cycling Industry Dying?

20:50 New Specialized Allez: Our Verdict

28:05 Netflix’s New Tour De France Show

33:23 What The Pros Don’t Tell You About Their Bikes…

39:44 F**k Up Of The Week

45:06 Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight? (The Big Question)

58:32 Is Marketing To Blame For Our Obsession With Weight?

01:03:54 What Happens to All Our Bikes After We’re Done Filming

01:05:00 The Weirdest Thing We’ve Seen On a Bike Ride

01:08:51 Do We Ever Argue?

01:11:10 Storytime: A Bikepacking Tyre Nightmare!

01:14:49 Rate My Ride!

01:30:06 Good News: The Team Helping Men With Their Mental Health

01:34:18 Goodbye

Rate My Ride: Pictures of this week’s bikes

Rich Mich’s £10 tip bike https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRdjyDIlG7/
Phil’s Mash All-Road ‘vintage’ gravel bike https://twitter.com/TheWildOnesPod/status/1663966602822336523
Tom’s Tarmac Tourer https://www.instagram.com/p/Csbi2fdoNIn/

If you’d like us to rate your bike or would like to send in a question or story, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk

We also talked about a fantastic charity called Stand Tall Wales. If you’d like to find out more about their work or to donate, head to: https://standtallwales.co.uk/

Thanks and see you next time.

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