Kate Bates, Henk Vogels and Merckxy are back in The Bunker with hot takes and a few laughs on the week that was in cycling. From pro-peloton drama to silly season antics, nothing is off limits. In this episode: Sarah Gigante’s broken femur and what it means for her comeback Vuelta battle: Visma Lease a Bike vs UAE Emirates Transfer shuffle at Jayco AlUla: Harper, Dunbar and Groenewegen’s exit Disqualifications galore after a GPS tracking saga – and Henk’s conspiracy theories What to do with mountains of old kit - Henk has a dirty story! Triathletes and MotoGP riders – scouting cycling talent from other sports Bike Week dress-ups: if Book Week has costumes, why not bikes?

Kate Bates, Henk Vogels and Merckxy are in the studio for a jam-packed Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast. Fresh off his French adventure, Henk shares stories from the road, the atmosphere on the ground, and what caught his eye during cycling’s biggest fortnight. Here’s what the team unpacked: Remco Evenepoel’s blockbuster move to Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe and what it means for the WorldTour pecking order. Tadej Pogačar’s domination and how Visma–Lease a Bike still kept the race gripping. Aussie pride as Kaden Groves makes Gympie proud and Ben O’Connor beats his demons. Tour de France Femmes emotion – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s historic win and Sarah Gigante’s GC heartbreak. Remco Evenepoel’s big move to Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe and what it means for the peloton. Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s historic home victory. Sarah Gigante’s emotional GC battle and heartbreak on the final stage. AG Insurance-Soudal’s team heroics with Justine Ghekiere and Kimberley Le Court. Mavi Garcia breaks all the rules Maeva Squiban make France proud The Big Talking Point: The race-weight and health conversation at TDFF – including insights from Ferrand-Prévot, Demi Vollering, and other riders. Rwanda on the horizon – Is a World Championships with so much climbing fair game?       Keywords:Remco Evenepoel transfer, Red Bull BORA Hansgrohe, Tour de France 2025, Pogacar 4th Tour win, Kaden Groves Stage 20, Ben O’Connor Stage 18, Tour de France Femmes 2025, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Sarah Gigante, AG Insurance Soudal, women’s cycling health debate, Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, Merckxy.

Katherine Bates, Henk Vogels (LIVE from FRANCE!)  and Merckxy break down the opening stage and who handled the chaos best (Kaden Groves, we see you). Stage 1 of the Tour de France delivered complete chaos, with crosswinds, crashes and a textbook lead-out from Alpecin Decuninck. Jasper Philipsen takes the yellow jersey after a dominant finish. We call out a few big names who got caught napping when the splits came. Looking ahead, we preview the early key stages, including the all-important time trial and the showdown at Mûr-de-Bretagne.   Plus, a quick-fire preview of the Giro Donne:• Who’s lining up• Who’s missing (no Neve Bradbury!)• And what to watch as the women’s Grand Tour gets underway

This week on The Wheelhouse, the UCI dropped a rulebook bomb—and we’re here to pick through the debris. From banned handlebars to gear limits and a crackdown on bike tech, riders are fuming and we’re asking… WTF, UCI?! But it’s not all outrage. There’s also an Aussie lighting up the Giro Next Gen, a Tour de Suisse GC shake-up, and who will make the cut for July’s Tour de France. 🔧 UCI Rule Meltdown – Minimum handlebar widths, gear restrictions, fork limits, and tech bans. 🗣️ Reaction from riders: Amanda Spratt, Fisher-Black, van Dijk and fit experts fire back. 🇦🇺 Luke Tuckwell goes big at the U23 Giro – three days in pink, finishes 2nd overall. 🇨🇭 Tour de Suisse Recap – Almeida wins, Ben O’Connor stays steady, UAE looking stacked. 📋 Tour de France squad – Will UAE have too many cooks in the kitchen? George Hincapie rejoins the Pro Tour – well, kinda. Hit play, grab a handlebar that actually fits, and let’s unpack the week that was in pro cycling.

Kate, Henk, Joel and Merckxy are in the bunker this week with lots to chat about. Giro d’Italia Drama 🇦🇺 Chris Harper’s epic queen-stage victory at Sestriere Simon Yates wins overall with a classic team move UAE Team Emirates’ costly tactical errors. Critérium du Dauphiné Insights Remco Evenepoel dominates Stage 4 time trial. Early stage victory and vulnerabilities for Tadej Pogačar. Ben O’Connor gears up for the upcoming Tour de Suisse. Women’s Racing Round-up Ally Wollaston clinches Tour of Britain Women in thrilling fashion. Cat Ferguson emerges as breakout talent Women aren’t small men Your essential cycling update—sharp, insightful, and action-packed!

Buckle up for an explosive final-week recap of the 2025 Giro d’Italia on The Wheelhouse Podcast! Katey, Henk and Merckxy  dive into all the juicy drama and thrilling racing from Italy: 🌧️ Stage 16 Chaos: Brutal weather sparks crashes—Roglič bows out in agony. 🚑 Bee Attack! Juan Ayuso’s bizarre abandonment mid-stage. 🇨🇦 Derek Gee’s Rise: Canada’s dark horse gallops to 4th overall—can he hit the podium? 🚀 Lidl-Trek Domination: Pedersen and team dominate sprints and climbs alike. 📢 Brisbane’s Bridge Battle: Cyclist protest halted—what’s next for safer cycling infrastructure? 🚴‍♀️ Women’s Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Marlen Reusser sweeps all before her. And don’t miss Henk’s insider scoop on mid-stage Giro deals—revealing the dodgy negotiations that decided the maglia rosa behind closed doors! We also pay tribute to beloved Belgian rider Ludo Dierckxsens, whose legendary late-start career inspired us all. It’s controversy, triumph, tragedy—and cycling chat at its finest.

Join Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy for a wild ride through cycling's most entertaining and dramatic moments! Aussie highlights at Giro d'Italia 2025, including Lucas Plapp and Kaden Groves, plus Jai Hindley's crash. Ayuso, Del Toro, Yates and McNulty - Team UAE Emirates have four in the top ten - too many cooks in the kitchen? Can Roglic find a way to the Maglia Rosa with a reduced team? Chaotic animal pitch invasions: goats, rally squirrels, bears, dolphins, and even black cats. Women's Vuelta recap featuring Demi Vollering as the MVP Marianne Vos's strategic brilliance. Inspirational bike-packing journey from Ireland to Australia by Fergal Guihen. Debate over an Aussie city's billion-dollar bike lane refurbishment. Buckle up—this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and unexpected twists!

Get ready for chaos, cobbles, crashes and cycling history! In this week’s episode of The Wheelhouse, we break down the epic men’s and women’s 2025 Paris-Roubaix. From Mathieu van der Poel’s three-peat domination to Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s fairy-tale French victory, this year’s Hell of the North dished out drama in spades. We dive into: Van der Poel VS Pogačar: the battle, the crash, the bidon(!) PFP’s emotional win and Vos the perfect teammate Slippery cobbles, brutal crashes, and wild equipment choices The heartbreak (sorry, Kopecky) Why Paris-Roubaix 2025 will go down as one of the most unforgettable in history The Herald Sun Tour is back! Whether you’re a die-hard Roubaix fan or new to the pavé party, this recap has it all—analysis, banter, and behind-the-scenes gems. Hit play and relive the carnage, courage and cobbled glory with us.  

Wout van Aert’s rough start – cramping at Dwars door Vlaanderen and tactical misfires. Elisa Longo Borghini  wins at Dwars door Vlaanderen – showing the field how it’s done. Mads Pedersen’s insane 55km solo at Gent-Wevelgem (his third win there!) – because who needs a peloton? Primož Roglič turns back the clock at Volta a Catalunya, edging out rising star Juan Ayuso. Mathieu van der Poel  demolishes the E3 Saxo Classic field – pure dominance on the cobbles. Tour of Flanders preview – our spicy picks and bold predictions for the men’s and women’s races. Aussie Track Nationals wrap – celebrating Kai Sakakibara’s inspiring comeback and Ella Liang’s record-smashing ride. The Amy Gillett Foundation sets the record straight – tackling media myths, pushing ANCAP for cyclist-inclusive safety ratings, and standing up for cyclists when journalists get it wrong. Beyond for Traction – a quick shoutout to an epic charity ride that’s pushing limits for a great cause for kids. Hop on and join the ride – don’t forget to follow or subscribe for your weekly cycling fix!

Recorded live at Track Nats from the Anna Meares Velodrome, hosts Katherine Bates and Scott McGrory unpack a massive week in cycling. • The epic men’s and women’s Milan-San Remo – the attacks, the Aussie results, and Van der Poel’s brilliance• Pogacar’s shock announcement to ride Paris-Roubaix in the rainbow jersey  – what it means for the sport• Caleb Ewan’s emotional first win for Ineos and what it signals for his season• The inaugural ProVelo Super League comp wraps up – with Scott on the ground sharing the highs, the champions, and what’s next• Aussie Track Nationals headlines from Anna Meares Velodrome• The sudden axe of the Track Champions League – what went wrong?Subscribe and follow for your weekly dose of racing news, bold opinions, and insider stories from the world of pro cycling.

Join Katherine Bates, Hendricus Vogels and Merckxy for an action-packed episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast as they break down cycling’s craziest week of drama, laughs, and unforgettable moments!   In this episode:   Paris–Nice Chaos: Matteo Jorgenson clinches overall victory amidst icy drama   Aussie Pride: Michael Storer battles blizzard-like conditions to a gritty solo stage win at Paris–Nice with the help of an old favourite.   Sock Wars: Astana’s rainbow-coloured socks ignite a hilarious debate online—are they genius tactics or just cycling’s latest fashion faux pas?   Emerging Star: 22-year-old Juan Ayuso proves he's a future Grand Tour contender by taking an impressive victory at Tirreno–Adriatico.   Italian Hat-trick: Elisa Balsamo secures a dramatic third career victory at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, but Demi’s not happy   Milan San Remo: Will Pogi be King of the Poggio?   Pro Velo super league: It’s almost a wrap, who will score the win, the Factor bike, and the World Tour spot

Welcome to The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast! This week, Joel Spreadborough, Henk Vogels, Katherine Bates and Producer "Merckxy"  are back, covering everything from the dusty roads of Strade Bianche 2025 to the high-speed crits of the Pro Velo Harbour City GP. • Strade Bianche 2025 Recap – Tadej Pogačar makes history with his third Strade Bianche victory, surviving a brutal crash and launching an unstoppable attack. Meanwhile, Demi Vollering takes down Anna van der Breggen in a tactical masterclass. • Should Pogačar Ride Paris-Roubaix? – Pogi’s been teasing his Roubaix debut on social media—should he risk it, or focus on Grand Tours? We break down the history of GC riders at Roubaix and what this could mean for cycling. • Spring Classics Watch – Who’s looking strong ahead of E3 Saxo Bank Classic, Gent-Wevelgem, and Tour of Flanders? We analyze the form of Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, and Julian Alaphilippe. • Pro Velo Harbour City GP Recap – Cameron Scott dominates the men’s race, while Alli Anderson takes the women’s overall title in a thrilling battle. Find out who made an impact in Australia’s ProVelo Super League and what it means for the future of the sport.  

Spring (Classics) is in the air, and that means there's a lot to chat about! Hosted by Joel Spreadborough, with Katherine Bates, Henk Vogels and Executive Producer "Merckxy"  the team break down the latest racing action, big transfers, and all the quirks from the world of cycling.   Caleb Ewan’s move to INEOS Geraint Thomas’ retirement announcement Chris Froome and Egan Bernal’s injuries A new Individual Pursuit World Record for the women. ProVelo Super League: Who’s leading the charge in the Aussie domestic scene? Pogačar’s tattoo bet breakaway Netflix cancels Tour de France: Unchained Actor Miles Teller gears up for a Gino Bartali biopic. Join us as we debate, laugh, and dive deep into the biggest stories in cycling!

Episode Description:Get ready for a high-speed ride through all the action from the 2025 Tour Down Under and Australian Road Nationals! 🚴‍♂️💨 This week on The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, Henk Vogels, Merckxy, and Kate break down the biggest stories, wildest moments, and behind-the-scenes gossip from the cycling world. 💥 Inside This Episode:🔹 TDU Showdown! Ecuador’s Jhonatan Narváez claims victory—where did the Aussies land? 🇦🇺 🔹 The ladies light up Adelaide, and the International riders dominate.🔹 Durbo Does It Again! Is Luke Durbridge the rightful national champ, or was the Perth course too TT-friendly?🔹 Valtteri Bottas’ Budgie Smuggler Ride – The former F1 star steals the show in the loosest kit of the week! 🏎️➡️🚴‍♂️🔹 Road Safety & AGF – Can the TDU become a platform for enforcing safer cycling laws?🔹 Is the TDU WorldTour Hard Enough? O’Grady defends the course as calls for tougher stages grow.🔹 Ewan to Ineos! Caleb Ewan gets a lifeline—was this a career-saving move? 🎙️ Whether you’re a die-hard fan of pro cycling, a weekend warrior, or just here for the banter & budgies, this episode is stacked with expert analysis, laughs, and hot takes! 🔥 🚴‍♂️ Powered by BikeBug – your ultimate destination for top-tier cycling gear! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms! #TDU2025 #CyclingPodcast #TheWheelhouse 🚲💨

The Summer of cycling has begun, and Kate Bates and Henk Vogel’s are on the ground in Perth for the 2025 Aussie National Road Champs.They chat:* What’s the story on Luke Durbridge missing the turn?* Lucas Plapp wins with a broken bone* Record crowds at the criterium* Sam Welsford gives the fans what they want* The road race course is a cracker - who does it suit?* Is Perth the perfect spot for Aussie Nationals? * And Peter Sagan's surprise new project 

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast! This week, Kate, Henk and Merckxy dive into the latest cycling stories and controversies, proving there’s no such thing as an off-season. Here’s what’s on the agenda: Matthew Richardson’s Lifetime Ban Is Strava The New Scouting Tool? Is Remco Evenepoel changing disciplines Cycling Royalty at the Tour Down Under Blackline Track League Coming to Brisbane Christmas Trees and Cycling Lanes Join us for the chat, some laughs, and everything you love about cycling.  Don’t forget to visit bikebug.com/wheelhouse for your chance to win a Styrkr nutrition pack!   Keywords: Cycling podcast, Matthew Richardson ban, Strava cycling, Remco Evenepoel, Tour Down Under, Geraint Thomas, Anna Meares, Blackline Track League, Brisbane cycling, Christmas tree cycling lane, bike decorations, Aussie cycling events, Katherine Bates, Henk Vogels, Merckxy 

Katherine Bates, Joel Spreadborough, and Merckxy are back with this week’s hottest cycling stories. Here’s the lineup: The retiring class of 2024: From Mark Cavendish to Grace Brown, Thomas De Gendt to Rachel Neylan, how have they left their mark on cycling. Tour de France Femmes Drama: Kasia Vs Demi—an epic race and a frosty finish. Bendigo Madison Cancelled: What happened to this Aussie classic? BikeBug Giveaway: Win a $17,500 Colnago and check out STRYKER, the latest in on-bike fuel. Murarrie Cycle Park Opens: Brisbane’s $35M cycling hub launches Friday—game-changer for Aussie cycling and an early Olympic legacy All the big stories, plenty of laughs, and a few surprises—don’t miss this week’s ride with The Wheelhouse!https://www.bikebug.com/

This week on The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast, Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy dive headfirst into the hottest topics in cycling: · NSW bids farewell to track cycling – We break down the surprising decision and its potential impact on the sport.· Gravel bike goals – Find out how you could win a $17,500 Colnago dream machine.· Dirty Warny delivers again – Highlights from another action-packed year.· Cavendish calls it a day (again!) – Did the Manx Missile leave at the perfect time, and would he dominate in today’s peloton?·Carbon Monoxide rebreathing – Legit training hack or overhyped myth?· Remco goes viral – The TikTok antics of cycling’s newest social media star.· Big contracts, fresh signatures – Who’s moving where as the transfer season heats up?Grab a coffee, clip in, and join us for an unmissable episode packed with insider insights, hot takes, and a touch of banter. Don't forget to head to www.bikebug.com for some HUGE Black Friday deals, spend $149.99 or more on Shimano, Lazer and Pro to go into the draw to win the incredible Colnago C68 Gravel Bike - and sign up at bikebug.com/wheelhouse to go into the draw for a Styrkr bundle pack. Ts&C's apply.

Henk Vogels joins Kate and Merckxy in Studio B today for a very relaxed chat about:   Pogacar signs an historic (MASSIVE!) contract with Team UAE  Remco rejects big dollars for Belgium Is it time for a salary cap in World Tour racing? What's going on at Team Ineos? Lotte Kopecky eyes off the Tour de France yellow jersey! Bikebug is about to kick off their epic Black Friday sales. www.bikebug.com  

Katey Bates & Henk Vogels join Joel Spreadborough in the Wheelhouse Bunker with Merckxy behind the controls for one wild show! This week: Tour de France 2025 - a very French affair TDF Femme 2025 - an extra day and a lot of climbing for the ladies Where’s Demi going? The latest with ProVelo Super League Wout IS the squirrel Merckxy found Henks nudes…..