Velo Podcast

Velo Podcast


Latest Episodes

Did They Extend the Cutoff Times Because of Pogi? Tour de France Stages 11, 12, and 13 Recap
July 18, 2025

In this episode of Velos Tour de France Podcast, Mike Levy and Pete Cossins dig into stages 1113 of the 2025 Tour and what really goes on during a so-called rest day. Pete explains how riders still spend hours on the bike, tending to injuries, staying

Van der Poel’s Heartbreak, Healy’s Yellow—Stages 8, 9 and 10 Tour de France Recap
July 14, 2025

In this episode of the Velo Podcast, Mike Levy and Peter Cossins recap Tour de France stages 8, 9, and 10, which delivered a mix of heartbreaking breakaways, sprints that come just short, and all kinds of tactics in the mountains. Stage 8 saw Italian pow

Is Pogi Working Too Hard & How Vingegaard Can Still Win the Tour de France
July 11, 2025

Pete Cossins is back with Mike Levy to explain all the action from stages 4-7 of the Tour de France, including the GC contenders fighting each other for early stage victories yet again, Ben Healy's epic solo win, and they dig into what could be a Tour-def

$52,000 TdF Bikes, Two New Cervelos, & Mathieu van der Poel's Private Jet Deal Explained
July 11, 2025

Cervelo debuts new aero and climbing bikes at the Tour de France that couldn't be more different, yet also match in one very important way, and we've also spotted the VismaLease a Bike squad rolling on prototype Reserve wheels laced with carbon fiber spo

The Chaotic First 3 Stages of the Tour de France Explained
July 07, 2025

Tricky roads and strong winds have made it a hectic start to Le Grande Boucle, and the conditions have already seen two big names abandon the race due to injury, while two GC contenders have lost over half a minute to the favorites. Legendary Tour de Fr

The Tour de France Preview
June 29, 2025

The 2025 Tour de France is right around the corner, the largest race in cycling all year. Mike Levy, Andrew Hood, and Jim Cotton get together on the Velo Podcast to break down the key stages of the 112th Tour de France – including one with over 18,000 fee

Shimano's First Wireless 1X Gravel Drivetrain Ridden & BMC's Revamped Teammachine SLR Goes Even Lighter
June 27, 2025

Shimano's *mostly* new GRX Di2 12-speed group is the Japanese giant's first single-ring drivetrain for gravel, and it borrows tech from the mountain bike world to make it happen. Senior tech editor Alvin Holbrook has unboxed, installed, and ridden GRX

TRP's New Vistar Drivetrain Tested, the UCI's Weird Tech Clampdown Explained, & Fresh 13-Speed SRAM Groups
June 20, 2025

TRP's new Vistar drivetrain combines a 12-speed cassette with a Classified internally geared hubto give you the benefits of a front derailleur without the hassle andcomplication, but does it workin the real world? Senior Tech Editor Josh Ross has sp

Unbound 200 Winner Cam Jones on 200g of Carbs per Hour & His Unusual Tire Choices
June 19, 2025

New Zealander Cam Jones talks to Mike Levy about escaping early with an eager partner, how they built an 8-minute gap on the field, and the importance of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They also get into the time Cam lived in a U-Haul truck while rac

Chaos in the Unbound Pits, All of the Prototype Road Bikes, and New Gravel Suspension Tested
June 13, 2025

Unbound gave us some incredible racing and smashed previous course records, but it wasn't without controversy. With higher speeds, larger fields, and more competition than ever before, the Unbound pit zones were hectic and dangerous, especially with pros