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**The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast**

Welcome to The Wild Ones podcast, the show where we chat about all things cycling.

Hosted by YouTubers and long-time friends Francis, Jimmi and producer Emily, each week we discuss the latest news from the cycling world, share our views on some controversial topics, revealing behind the scenes secrets from our YouTube channel – Cade Media – and throw it over to you, the listeners, to tell us what you really want to talk about when it comes to bikes. We hope you enjoy!

Get involved and send us your stuff to wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk

Latest Episodes:

Ep 109: Canyon’s £34m Sales Problem + Pogačar’s VO2 Max Is Revealed… and wow Nov 27, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Get back…

04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews

09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes?

22:46 IPT becomes NSN

30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal

37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW)

43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape

50:33 Unpopular Opinions on mudguards

57:16 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!

57:29 UK vs US riding

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.

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Ep 108: New Cannondale Leaked + Jimmi Joins GCN?! Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Got the lurgy

02:37 Jimmi joins GCN?

05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

06:32 Bianchi crack frame

08:23 New steel bikes galore!!

18:16 New Cannondale leaked

22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions

25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar

30:54 Packing error (FUOTW)

34:21 Unpopular Opinion on drop bars

38:03 Unpopular Opinion on bad weather

43:31 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Dilemmas

43:45 Should they prosecute this driver?

You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:

https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos

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Ep 107: Is Shimano Coming For SRAM? + Another Brand Closure?! Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 hello again

06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks

08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life

12:59 new cycling documentary to watch

14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?!

18:54 what’s Shimano up to now?

25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike…

29:07 What is this new Cinelli?

32:41 Lezyne and Peloton recalls

35:58 dodgy editing (FUOTW)

37:36 Garmin ad refresh coming soon (but not today)

39:35 Unpopular Opinion: if steel were invented today…

41.50 Unpopular Opinion: bikes shouldn’t come with saddles

45:30 Send us your Questions, Unpopular Opinions etc…

45:44 The weight loss through exercise dilemma

Check out Chris’ documentary: https://youtu.be/FLGuamHY2pc

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.

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Ep 106: A Questionable Canyon, Pog’s Hour Record? + Has Colnago Gone Too? Nov 06, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 You can’t see me…

03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool

11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon?

19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record?

28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked

29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the peloton

33:44 In defense of Tom Pidcock…

38:25 Unpopular Opinion: Cycling is not a sport

41:30 Unpopular Opinion: MTB FTW

50:41 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!

50:47 How to turn off sensitive ads on YouTube

51:50 What actually makes metal bikes good?

01:00:50 Send us your questions, dilemmas, funny stories etc…

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.

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Ep 105: More Industry Shutdowns + This Advice Changed Our Cycling (And Lives) Oct 30, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating

04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff

08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives

17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss…

24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’

29:26 Chris King & Bontrager manufacturer goes bust

31:14 Strava backs down

31:47 Sofiane is free!

34:37 He wrote off his bike in KFC drive-thru (FUOTW)

37:26 Unpopular Opinion: Groupset is all that matters

38:49 Unpopular Opinion: cycling terms are stupid

42:48 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions!

43:03 How do I decide which bike to buy?

48:07 Wheel sucking etiquette

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.

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Ep 104: Rapha Loses £17.2million + We Won! Oct 23, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 We won!

06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever?

11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg

15:06 A very naughty seatpost…

20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI

28:02 Rapha Loses £17million

33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW)

35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popular

40:53 Unpopular Opinion: TT bikes = best commuter bike

42:47 Unpopular Opinion: don’t point out every pothole on the group ride

49:02 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!

49:18 How to get good at no handing

You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:

https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos

Check out Harry Mac’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@harrymaccycling/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.

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Ep 103: “Truth About Team Sky Will Come Out” Says Wiggo + Shimano, Finally Oct 16, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Scroll down for Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tees…

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Trying something new

03:37 Elves and Massacan bikes update

08:28 Why we don’t keep bikes we review

11:35 Bradley Wiggins: 'truth about Team Sky will come out’

18:44 Shimano finally listened!

22:15 Make Metal Bikes Cool Again tees

23:18 Pogačar ‘beaten by amateur’

32:00 £3million to close the GCN+ app

33:05 You win, SRAM

34:08 The worst video we’ve ever made (FUOTW)

38:22 Unpopular Opinion: the problem with cycling kit

45:11 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions!

45:29 A different kind of cycling challenge…

49:15 Project 400 progress

51:16 Emily’s bike fit progress

Check out Recycke y'Bike's ebay store here

We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.

Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-tee

Make METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee:

https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-tee

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 102: Specialized Has Done It Again + Cycling YouTuber Arrested In Russia Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.

Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-tee

Make METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee:

https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-tee

And here’s DC Rainmaker’s video: https://youtu.be/sbKyNJ2eo-k?si=E1tFloYBTqipVlu_

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Squabbles over the new studio

06:09 Trying to ride at Pogačar and PFP’s power

11:24 The new Specialized Aethos…

19:54 Did we get blacklisted?

20:58 Steel bike spotlight: Fairlight

26:22 Strava sues Garmin

29:38 Ultra-cyclist & YouTuber arrested in Russia during record attempt

31:52 News round-up of doom

35:22 Fluff Up’s gone AWOL

38:21 Unpopular Opinion: bedding in brakes

40:39 Unpopular Opinion: the most important things when choosing a bike

42:23 Send us your Questions and unpopular opinions!

42:40 Cycling has a weight problem

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.

You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:

https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos

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Ep 101: There's a Huge Problem at Giant + Has Trek Gone Too Far? Oct 02, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 More on the Elves Falath EXP + Roasting

11:14 Giant has a big problem

14:02 Make Steel Bikes Cool Again

21:16 Oakley’s new AI glasses

29:33 Cool one-piece cockpit mod

32:38 Trek’s new gravel bike is wild

39:32 UCI u-turn on handlebars

42:42 Emily ruined Jimmi & Nic’s date night (FUOTW)

46:56 Unpopular Opinion: Gravel is a Big Bike con

48:41 Unpopular Opinion: 1x only exists cos SRAM is crap

50:24 Overrated/Underrated: chain catchers

56:24 Send us your Unpopular Opinion and questions!

56:44 Am I still a cyclist?

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.

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Ep 100: SRAM Is Suing… + We Need To Talk About Cube Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 100th show + how many bikes does it take to pull a car?

04:49 Benny’s first video + bts

08:43 SRAM is suing…

13:52 Cube’s 2026 bikes revealed

19:12 Vuelta chaos

23:42 Everesting World Championships

28:25 Bad behaviour at Badlands

35:12 100th Show Big Quiz Special!

55:35 Jimmi almost ran himself over (FUOTW)

57:01 In defense of Shokz

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.

You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:

https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos

https://www.cube.eu/2026

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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