Episodios

  • Niels Vandeputte on winning the Belgian Gravel Champsionships and Chasing a Cross Jersey

    Niels Vandeputte on winning the Belgian Gravel Champsionships and Chasing a Cross Jersey
    Apr 17 2026
    Belgian cyclocross star Niels Vandeputte joins Matt Stephens to unpack a huge season of 40 races, breakthrough podiums, and the challenge of going head-to-head with legends like Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. The Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team rider shares insights into the demands of elite cyclocross racing, how training camps and setbacks shaped his form, and why consistency might be his greatest strength. They also dive into his Belgian gravel championship win, ambitions on the road, and the long-term goal of earning another coveted championship jersey - this time in cyclocross! www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Carlton Kirby on French Biscuit Factories and Emotional Crescendos

    Carlton Kirby on French Biscuit Factories and Emotional Crescendos
    Apr 3 2026
    Carlton Kirby chats to Matt Stephens about their first encounter in the Eurosport commentary booth together over 10 years ago. His love of cycling might have been born in a French biscuit factory, but it was in the years after that summer job that saw him DJ in Tuvalu, become a breakfast broadcaster, and have an unfortunate encounter with the world’s biggest dog. If you think Matt is tangential, just wait till you hear some of Carlton’s stories! Warm, funny, and full of behind-the-scenes detail, this episode offers a unique look at the voices behind the racing and the stories that keep fans coming back for more. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Anders Mielke on Breaking Into Cycling Media and Chasing Cobbles with Mads Pedersen

    Anders Mielke on Breaking Into Cycling Media and Chasing Cobbles with Mads Pedersen
    Mar 20 2026
    Sports broadcaster and journalist Anders Mielke joins Matt Stephens to share his journey from junior cyclist in Denmark to one of the most exciting young voices in cycling media. Anders reflects on the moment he realised a pro career wasn’t for him, how he built a podcast from scratch, and the path that led him to the commentary booth. He also lifts the lid on creating Chasing Cobbles, his behind-the-scenes documentary with Mads Pedersen, offering a unique insight into trust, storytelling and life inside the pro peloton. And in the hometown quiz, we witness a standout performance with a uniquely Danish twist. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 10 m
  • Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton

    Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton
    Mar 6 2026
    Former Irish road race national champion Imogen Cotter joins Matt Stephens to discuss a cycling journey defined by grit, ambition and resilience. From funding her racing career while working as a postwoman in Belgium to winning the Irish National Championships in 2021 and signing her first professional contract, Cotter’s rise was hard-earned and rapid. But just weeks into life as a pro, a serious collision while training in Girona changed everything. In this episode, Imogen speaks candidly about recovery, early retirement, rediscovering her love for cycling, and pursuing a new path in sports journalism. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation released ahead of International Women’s Day. Read the accompanying article on the Sigma Sports Hub: https://www.sigmasports.com/hub/news/imogen-cotter-resilience-and-reinvention www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Stefan Küng on Chasing Monuments, Precision, and a New Chapter at Tudor Pro Cycling

    Stefan Küng on Chasing Monuments, Precision, and a New Chapter at Tudor Pro Cycling
    Feb 20 2026
    Swiss powerhouse Stefan Küng joins Matt Stephens from Tudor Pro Cycling’s training camp in Spain to reflect on a career built on consistency, curiosity, and quiet ambition. Küng opens up about leaving Groupama-FDJ for a new challenge, the vision behind Tudor’s project, and why the Classics success still drive him. The conversation dives into racing with instinct in an era of marginal gains, evolving nutrition and technology, and the balance between innovation and safety in modern cycling. Stefan also shares formative stories from his youth, the people who shaped his self belief, and a memorable European Championship win before taking on a somewhat unfinished hometown quiz to round it all off. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 2 m
  • Matthew Riccitello on Removing his Power Meter and Riding on Feel

    Matthew Riccitello on Removing his Power Meter and Riding on Feel
    Feb 6 2026
    Matthew Riccitello is one of the most exciting young climbers in the WorldTour. Fresh from a breakthrough fifth place at the Vuelta a España, the 23-year-old American joins Matt Stephens from altitude camp in Sierra Nevada to reflect on his journey so far and his move to Decathlon CMA CGM Team. In this episode, Matthew discusses GC ambition, training philosophies, racing without a power meter, and why consistency and confidence are his greatest strengths. Matt learns about life in his hometown Tucson and his adoptive European home of Nice. Wise beyond his years, Riccitello explains how he feels the final week of a Grand Tour is the best stage on which to shine. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Alistair Brownlee on Life After Gold Medals, Gravel Racing, and his Yorkshire Roots

    Alistair Brownlee on Life After Gold Medals, Gravel Racing, and his Yorkshire Roots
    Jan 23 2026
    Double Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee joins Matt Stephens from his home in Yorkshire for a wide-ranging conversation about life after elite triathlon. Brownlee reflects on retiring from professional sport, the pressure of delivering at a home Olympics, and why daily movement still matters as much as ever. The pair dive into Alistair’s growing love of gravel racing, sibling rivalry with brother Jonathan, and that unforgettable moment at the 2016 World Triathlon Series. There’s also time for business ventures, community impact, and a proper Yorkshire Bramhope quiz covering pubs, tunnels, chippies and baked goods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Julian Alaphilippe on Racing with Instinct, Fatherhood, and Finding Balance at Tudor

    Julian Alaphilippe on Racing with Instinct, Fatherhood, and Finding Balance at Tudor
    Jan 9 2026
    Former world champion Julian Alaphilippe joins Matt Stephens from Tudor Pro Cycling’s training camp near Calpe to reflect on a career defined by courage, instinct and unforgettable moments. Julian opens up about leading the Tour de France, the pressure of wearing the rainbow jersey, and why that period was both a peak and a personal challenge. He discusses becoming a father, finding balance beyond results, and why joining Tudor has reignited his motivation. The conversation also explores modern cycling’s obsession with numbers versus feel, the responsibility of leadership, and the emotions behind his standout victory in Québec… before a lively Saint-Amand-Montrond hometown quiz rounds things off. www.sigmasports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 3 m