Freewheeling

From Strength to Strength

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:36:00 -0000

For our final episode of the year, Amy prepared her year-end quiz! Play along and let us know how you did. And thank you for a great year of Freewheeling!

Super domestique turned leader

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:31:00 -0000

A bonus chat with Dutch national champion Riejanne Markus.

It's never too late for something new

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:09:00 -0000

After 11 years at the GreenEdge organization, Amanda Spratt is moving to Trek-Segafredo for the next two seasons. Gracie Elvin caught up with Spratt during the off-season to discuss her new team, her career so far, and what the future looks like.

Helping the next generation

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:51:00 -0000

This week Loren chatted with Jolien D'Hoore about her career, what has changed since, and why she decided to become a director.

The Entertainer

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:59:00 -0000

This week we continue our interview series with Canadian Alison Jackson. A 2020 Olympian, Jackson is known as an entertainer, on the bike and also on social media. You may have heard her takes during the Tour Daily podcasts this summer.

"It’s annoying, but I’ll be back."

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:22:00 -0000

This week Matt de Neef chatted with one of Australia's rising stars Sarah Gigante. They discussed Sarah's first year in the WorldTour with Movistar and much more.

Matt's written piece can be found here.

Changing roles and changing teams

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:40:00 -0000

This week Abby chatted with Brodie Chapman about the progression of women's cycling, her time on FDJ SUEZ-Futuroscope and her move to Trek-Segafredo.

What's the deal with iliac artery endofibrosis?

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:29:00 -0000

This week Abby chatted with Kat Stene, a physio to the pros, about iliac artery endofibrosis, working in the WorldTour, and more.

Perfecting the Bunnyhop

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:54:00 -0000

This week Amy spoke with Puck Pieterse about juggling mountain biking and cyclocross, why she learned to bunnyhop, and more.

Recovering from the Olympic dream

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:07:00 -0000

This week, in the first episode of our off-season interviews, Abby talked to Tayler Wiles about chasing the Olympic dream, being gay in the women's peloton, iliac artery endofibrosis, and so much more.

A year to remember

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 10:25:00 -0000

Tour de Romandie wrapped up a fantastic WWT season. This week on Freewheeling we reflect on the best season of Women's WorldTour racing...ever? And we reflect on some of our favourite moments, and riders, plus what we are already looking forward to next season.

The fight for WWT status

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:18:00 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we dive into some of the recent transfers which ultimately sends us down the rabbit hole that is the WorldTour calendar. Finally, we preview the final race of the year, the upcoming Tour de Romandie.

What a Worlds!

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:42:00 -0000

The Freewheeling team breaks down the 2022 women's road race at the World Championships, the rollercoaster week for the Dutch, heartbreak for Australia, and what ended up being one of the best races of the season.

It will be hard to control this Worlds road race

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:41:00 -0000

This week we preview the upcoming Women's Road Race at the Wollongong World Championships, make our picks, and chat a bit about the time trial that happened over the weekend.

Not quite Grand Tour status

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:23:00 -0000

This week we talk about the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta and speculate a little about the upcoming World Championships. Oh and Annemiek van Vleuten.

2023 is looking really good for SD Worx

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:00:02 -0000

Abby, Amy, and Tilda chat Simac Ladies Tour, a few new transfers, and the upcoming Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta. Check out CyclingTips.com for a full course and rider preview of the six-day race in Spain.

If at first you don't ride away, attack again

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:54:00 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we chat about the mountain bike World Championships, the WWT one-day Classic Lorient Agglomération - Trophée Ceratizit, some new transfer news and the upcoming Simac Ladies Tour.

MTB takeover!

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:34:00 -0000

With the mountain bike World Championships coming up Amy and Tilda take over this week's Freewheeling to discuss all things dirt.

More than meets the eye in Scandinavia

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:57:42 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we talk about some key takeaways from the inaugural Tour of Scandinavia as well as some of the most notable transfers so far.

Recovering from the Tour de France Femmes

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:46:01 -0000

A week after the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift concluded the full Freewheeling team, plus one old friend, gathered to talk about their favourite moments from the race and what the event meant to everyone individually.

Grab some tissues, things get emotional.

The Femmes Stage 8: History is made atop La Super Planche des Belles Filles

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:14:53 -0000

Abby, Kit and Caley discuss the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and Amy and Matt report from on the ground. Plus, Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Trek-Segafredo), and Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland (Uno-X) check in one last time.

The Femmes Mini: Thank you Zwift!

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:07:45 -0000

For our final Femmes Mini of 2022, Abby caught up with Kate Veronneau of Zwift to talk about how they got involved in the race and what they hope for the future. Hear more from Kate on a previous episode of Freewheeling.

The Femmes Mini: The glue that holds a team together

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 11:15:59 -0000

Geerike Schreurs of Trek-Segafredo gives us a look at what it's like to be a soigneur at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

The Femmes Stage 7: Well, that was a brutal day

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:33:00 -0000

Matt and Amy ran into some familiar friends at the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage 7. No one is surprised about the results at the end of the day, although the time gaps were a bit of a shock. With an 18% time cut, it's likely some riders will not see the startline for the eighth stage. One more stage to go!

Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland (Uno-X), and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Trek-Segafredo) check-in after the stage.

The Femmes Mini: Iris on a (motor)bike

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 09:41:58 -0000

Amy Jones caught up with former professional and always advocate for women's cycling Iris Slappendel after stage 6. Iris is currently following the race on the back of a moto, you can see her spicy mid-race takes on Eurosport and GCN's coverage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

The Femmes Stage 6: Sucks to be a breakaway artist

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:18:16 -0000

Abby and Alison Jackson talk about stage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and lament the downfall of a perfect breakaway. Matt and Amy were on the ground on the final circuits.

Plus, hear from our riders in the peloton; Audrey Cordon-Ragot who represented Trek-Segafredo in the day's breakaway, Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB, and the duo from Uno-X: Julie Leth and Anne Dorthe Ysland.

The Femmes Mini: How commentary is helping Gracie Elvin get her confidence back

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:29:00 -0000

Matt de Neef caught up with retired professional cyclist and Freewheeling member Gracie Elvin at the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage 5. They chat about Gracie's retirement from cycling and subsequent move to commentary and how she feels about the revival of a women's Tour de France.

Read Matt's full profile with Gracie here.

The Femmes Stage 5: How do you beat the unbeatable?

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:02:00 -0000

It was a day for the sprinters at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Abby and Loren are joined by Alison Jackson to watch the stage finale while Amy and Matt report from on the ground.

Post-race reactions from our riders in the peloton Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB), Anne Dorthe Ysland and Julie Leth (Uno-X).

The Femmes Mini: The fight for white

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:07:11 -0000

Matt and Amy highlight a few of the young riders racing the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Rider interviews in order:

Henrietta Christie (Human Powered Health/New Zealand)

Maike van der Duin (Le Col-Wahoo/Netherlands) - after stage 1 and before stage 4

Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-SUEZ-Futuroscope/Italy)

Julia Borgström (AG Insurance-NXTG/Sweden)

Anya Louw (AG Insurance-NXTG/Australia)

The Femmes Stage 4: Opportunities squandered and seized

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:49:00 -0000

The gravel of stage 4 may have been more than the peloton bargained for but didn't force much change in the GC. Another surprise winner capitalized on the chaos.

Hear from Trek-Segafredo's Audrey Cordon-Ragot before the morning of the stage and Julie Leth (Uno-X) and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB) post-race.

The Femmes Mini: The character behind the athlete

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:46:40 -0000

Matt and Amy reflect on why Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig is important for cycling and sport in general.

The Femmes Stage 3: Magnifique!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:42:33 -0000

Abby and Loren are joined by Alison Jackson of Liv Xstra to watch the finale of stage 3. Matt and Amy had some adventures on the ground and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-Tibco-SVB) and Julie Leth (Uno-X) check-in after the stage.

The Femmes Mini: "We are not just playing cycling"

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:48:41 -0000

After the crashes on stage 2 Audrey Cordon-Ragot of Trek-Segafredo, who has been racing at the top level since 2008, was shaken up by the "Tour de France effect". Her audio diaries encouraged a mini-episode, compiled with on-the-ground post-race thoughts from the general manager of FDJ Suez Futuroscope Stephen Delcourt, Lizzie Holden of Le Col-Wahoo, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio of SD Worx, and Yara Kastelijn of Planta-Pura.

The Femmes Mini: All is right in the world

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:48:51 -0000

Matt and Amy chat about their experience on the ground at stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and what Vos had to say about her day.

The Femmes Stage 2: Crashes, crosswinds and the G.O.A.T.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:55:42 -0000

Stage 2 had us all on our feet, and not always for great reasons. What was otherwise an incredible stage was marred by some nasty crashes.

Julie Leth of Uno-X and Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB check in after the stage.

The Femmes Mini: The vibes were immaculate

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:40:00 -0000

The first of our Freewheeling The Femmes mini-episodes.

Matt de Neef and Amy are on the ground in Paris chatting with riders about what the race means and how it feels to be racing on the Champs Élysées. Plus, Veronica Ewers checks in the day before the race.

The Femmes Stage 1: And they're off!

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:43:00 -0000

With the men's race done and dusted Caley and the crew hand over the mic to Amy Jones and Matt de Neef on the ground at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. The women's race started where the men's wrapped up; on the iconic Champs Élysées.

Hear audio diaries from Trek-Segafredo's French champion Audrey Cordon-Ragot, Danish legend Julie Leth of Uno-X and American Veronica Ewers of EF Education-Tibco-SVB.

Tour de France Femmes: The countdown is on!

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:55:00 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we gather for a stage-by-stage breakdown of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Plus, who are we expecting to win? We chat about our favourites, which teams really need to excel in France, and so much more.

A Niamh Fisher-Black special

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:57:56 -0000

Over the last three seasons the members of Freewheeling have become big fans of the young Kiwi Niamh Fisher-Black. You've heard her chime in with rider diaries from the 2021 Vuelta a Burgos and this year's Giro Donne where she won the best young rider jersey for the second year in a row, now listen to a full interview between Niamh and Amy Jones.

Amy's profile on Niamh can be found here.

Giro Donne: Back loaded week wraps up GC battle

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:43:00 -0000

The Giro Donne is done and dusted and there are some key takeaways we discuss ahead of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Annemiek van Vleuten will be hard to beat, but it is possible. FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope has some decisions to make. And a backloaded parcourse led to an exciting Giro Donne.

A huge thank you to Niamh, Hannah and Leah for reporting from the ground.

Giro Donne: The race is far from over...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:39:00 -0000

Stage 4 blew the general classification apart but after stage 6 it was obvious the Giro Donne is far from over. With audio diaries from Leah Thomas, Niamh Fisher-Black and Hannah Barnes.

Giro Donne: Stage 1 or prologue?

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:23:45 -0000

The first three stages of the Giro Donne included the only "time trial" in a WorldTour race in 2022, but was it even a time trial? Plus, two exciting stages for the sprinters and lots more exciting racing to come.

The 2022 Giro Donne is right around the corner

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:37:00 -0000

Amy, Abby and Loren preview the riders to watch and stages of the 2022 Giro Donne. The race kicks off Thursday, June 30th. For a full preview and more check out Amy's stage-by-stage breakdown here.

Tour de Suisse was epic

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:01:02 -0000

Epic is a word that is potentially overused but no doubt applied to the battle that was the Tour de Suisse. A race that will be WorldTour in 2023, and definitely earned that right this year. The Freewheeling team gather to discuss the four-day stage race and the new additions to the WorldTour calendar next season.

Bonus seconds and live coverage at the Women's Tour

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:14:10 -0000

This week we chat about all the action from the Women's Tour, the live coverage, and more.

Rebecca McConnell on her recent winning streak

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:29:00 -0000

Amy Jones caught up with current World Cup XCO leader Rebecca McConnell ahead of the next round of racing in Leogang, Austria.

Does a hat trick count if no one could watch it?

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:45:00 -0000

Loren, Amy and Tilda discuss the two unseen stages of RideLondon as well as the final (downtown) London circuit. Meanwhile, over in Germany, the LOTTO Thüringen Tour featured dominant performances by Team BikeExchange-Jayco and provided live coverage of all six stages.

Vuelta a Burgos offered daily opportunities for new names

Tue, 24 May 2022 08:47:45 -0000

This week Tilda joins Loren, Amy, and Gracie to chat about the Vuelta a Burgos, where some familiar names who haven't won top-level races notched impressive victories. Coming up, we've got two stage races in the U.K. with RideLondon and the Women's Tour, but neither will have the UCI's minimum live coverage. Should they be kicked out of the WorldTour in 2023?

WWT stage race season is underway at Itzulia Women

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:16:00 -0000

The ladies of Freewheeling get together to chat about Itzulia Women, the opening three-day stage race of the Women's WorldTour season. SD Worx showed up with only four riders but was hands down the winningest team of the weekend. Still, a few teams look to be gaining some momentum.

There were a few significant takeaways before we look to the next stage race Volta a Burgos on Thursday.

Changing development pathways in cycling with CSR's Generation Team

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:41:42 -0000

This week we take you on a deep dive into Canyon//SRAM's Generation Team. Abby spoke with Canyon//SRAM's Team Manager Ronny Lauke and Christine Kalkschmid, the team's Diversity and Inclusion expert while Amy caught up with one of the team's young talents Llori Sharpe.

A Spring Classics season to remember

Mon, 02 May 2022 10:01:17 -0000

The ladies chat about their favourite moments, riders and teams from the Spring Classics and look ahead to many many stage races to come. For some more key takeaways check out the article on CyclingTips.com.

When the first attack doesn't stick, go again!

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:48:00 -0000

Abby, Amy, and new Freewheeling member Tilda Price chat about the final two one-days of the Spring: Liège-Bastogne-Liège and La Flèche Wallonne.

When Paris-Roubaix Femmes gives you lemons...

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:58:42 -0000

Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift did not disappoint. From the weather to the tactics, there is a lot to talk about in this week's episode.

How to time a late-race attack

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:53:13 -0000

The Freewheeling ladies gather to chat about the Amstel Gold Race, especially the winning move and a few impressive efforts from other riders. Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift is coming up this weekend and there is a lot to look forward to!

The best Tour of Flanders ever? Perhaps.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:50:36 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we break down team tactics at the Tour of Flanders, the fantastic display by SD Worx and what Annemiek van Vleuten could have done differently.

Over the weekend news of Emily Bridges exclusion from the Omnium national championships fueled a discussion of transwomen in sport.

SD Worx threw everything they had at Gent-Wevelgem

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:17:39 -0000

The ladies of Freewheeling gather to chat Exterioo Classic Brugge-De Panne and Gent-Wevelgem and look ahead to the Tour of Flanders next weekend!

Read Amy's feature on the new Tour of Scandinavia on CyclingTips.

Trek-Segafredo really committed to a plan at Trofeo Alfredo Binda

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:11:00 -0000

While Trek-Segafredo committed to their team plan at Trofeo Alfredo Binda, SD Worx struggled to come together as a unit. A lot of the top riders weren't present over the weekend, but would that change if Binda was closer on the calendar to Strade Bianche? Speaking of the calendar, should there be a women's Milano-San Remo?

Coming up we've got a lot of exciting racing in Belgium. Can Wiebes continue dominating the sprints or will Kopecky and others challenge the Dutchwoman?

A Ronde van Drenthe for the "sprinters"

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:26:13 -0000

This year a relatively calm (when it came to wind) Ronde van Drenthe favoured the sprinter types. The Giro Donne announced a massive prize purse for 2022, but is that a good thing? And the next Women's WorldTour race is one of our favourites, Trofeo Alfredo Binda, next Sunday.

Building a community with Black Girls Do Bike

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:40:25 -0000

Abby chatted with Monica Garrison, the founder and executive director of Black Girls Do Bike, a collection of women who share a passion for cycling. Black Girls Do Bike is a safe space for all women, especially women and girls of color, who have any interest in cycling. From racing to cruising around on the bike path, BGDB encourages bike riding as a form of fitness, freedom, and fun for women.

Strade Bianche set the bar pretty high ahead of the WWT Classics

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:54:08 -0000

The Freewheeling ladies get together to chat about all the action from Strade Bianche, Le Samyn, and the EasyToys Bloeizone Fryslân Tour.

Confusing tactics at the women's "Opening Weekend"

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:07:00 -0000

The ladies of Freewheeling try to figure out what exactly was going on at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Omloop van het Hageland and look ahead to the first women's WorldTour race of the season Strade Bianche.

Setmana Valenciana and the esports World Championships

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:37:52 -0000

This week we discuss Lizzie Deignan's recent news and the changing mindset around maternity leave for women in professional cycling. The good news keeps coming with TCA's new hotline and Tour of Flanders equal prize money.

Setmana Valenciana offered a taste of the season to come and we are all looking forward to Opening Weekend in Belgium.

Finally, Ashleigh Moolman Pasio jumps on the podcast to chat about the upcoming UCI Cycling esports World Championships.

Swapping gears for skates with Mia Manganello Kilburg

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:33:00 -0000

The ladies of Freewheeling talk through the UCI's announcement that the first-ever women's U23 jersey will be awarded in Wollongong, with the caveat that the race will be held within the elite women's race and Israel-Premier Tech jumping into women's cycling with Roland Cogeas Edelweiss Squad.

After a brief preview of Setmana Valenciana, where Amy raced her first and last UCI race, Abby caught up with Mia Manganello Kilburg who is currently in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Meet Anna Shackley, Scottish star in the making

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:38:00 -0000

Amy Jones sits down with Anna Shackley to talk about the 20-year-old's sharp rise to the WorldTour with SD Worx, learning from Anna van der Breggen, and going to the Olympic Games.

Battle of the Dutch in Arkansas

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 10:35:00 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy chat about the Cyclocross World Championships and the upcoming Spanish road races.

On the ground in Adelaide

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:01:00 -0000

Abby and Gracie chat about the Santos Festival of Cycling, aka the Tour Down Under, with some help from on-the-ground audio diarist Matilda Raynolds.

Breaking down the Australian National Championships

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:49:46 -0000

Gracie chats about being at the Australian National Championship criterium and road race and Amy keeps us up to date on the latest cyclocross World Cup.

Abby talked to Elisa Longo Borghini about her long time teammate Audrey Cordon Ragot.

We are not going to discuss new team kits

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 10:03:00 -0000

The ladies of Freewheeling are back to discuss everything we missed over the break. From the great team kit debacle of 2022 to Lucinda Brand's cyclocross dominance to the new prize money management system. Plus, we're really excited about racing in Australia and Ruby Roseman-Gannon's phenomenal start to the season.

Lucinda Brand on balancing cross and road

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:26:06 -0000

Abby chats with Lucinda Brand, current cyclocross world champion, about balancing cross and road and what she likes most about the two disciplines.

What the new WWT teams mean for women's cycling

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:19:30 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy chat about the Val di Sole cyclocross World Cup and cyclocross potentially becoming an Olympic sport. The UCI announced the new WorldTour teams and the podcast speculates what that means for the future of the sport. Finally, Amy put together an end of year quiz for the final group episode of 2021.

Nettie Edmondson and her decision to retire

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:43:23 -0000

This week Nettie Edmondson joins Gracie Elvin on the podcast to chat about her decision to retire, her Olympic journey, being yourself, and what she plans to do next.

With the Olympics over track riders take to the road

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:15:54 -0000

Lucinda Brand is on top of the cyclocross world, but can she keep it up?

Ceratizit-WNT announced their first new rider for the 2022 season and BikeExchange Jayco has finalized their roster.

Abby chatted with Kasia Niewiadoma about what makes a great domestique and why she is thankful for Tiffany Cromwell.

Carmen Small on directing post cycling career

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:28:51 -0000

Retired professional cyclist Carmen Small joins the podcast to talk about her career, arbitrating for an Olympic spot in 2016, and how she got into directing once her career ended due to a concussion.

Puck Pieterse bunny hopped right into our hearts on Sunday

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:35:41 -0000

Loren, Amy, and Abby discuss the new EF Education Tibco-SVB team and potential roster.

Amy spoke with Rukhsar Habibzai, a refugee from Afghanistan who will ride for USA based Team Twenty24 in 2022. We recommend you also read Iain's story on the UCI's Afghan Cycling Federation led evacuation.

On Sunday the Tabor World Cup was fast and furious. Puck Pieterse may not have won the race, but her performance was pretty impressive.

Grace Brown: Dealing with pressure and new goals in 2022

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:01:45 -0000

Gracie Elvin is back on the Freewheeling podcast. In this episode, she calls up former teammate Grace Brown to talk about her role in the peloton, how she deals with pressure, cycling development in Australia, and what she is looking forward to in 2022.

Was 2021 a transition year?

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:05:55 -0000

Abby, Loren and Amy chat 2021 as a whole. Who impressed, what were their favorite races of the year, and which events fell short.

Alison Jackson, a Canadian in Europe

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:08:16 -0000

Abby chatted with Tokyo 2020 Olympian and double Canadian National Champion Alison Jackson about her 2021 "bucket list" season, how she got there, and what she hopes to accomplish in the future.

We can't compare the Tour de France to the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:50:33 -0000

Abby, Loren and Amy chat Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift route and debate the dangers of comparing the new women's race to the most popular cycling event in the world.

Abby also caught up with Kate Veronneau, the Director of Women's Strategy and Content at Zwift, to talk about Zwift's four year deal with the ASO to support the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and the growth of women's cycling.

If a race happens and there is no coverage, did it really happen?

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:25:44 -0000

Amy, Loren, and Abby break down all six stages and the major talking points from the AJ Bell Women's Tour. Marianne Vos is back on the cyclocross scene and back on the top step. And UAE Team Emirates is picking up a top women's team, but is that a good thing?

In September, José Been spoke with Olympic Champion Anna Kiesenhofer about her gold medal ride and how she got there.

Hats off to Trek-Segafredo

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:50:32 -0000

The women of Freewheeling get together to talk about the first-ever Paris-Roubaix Femmes, what made the race special, and what they hope to see in the future. They also briefly look ahead to the AJ Bell Women's Tour, the final WorldTour stage race of the season taking place in Great Britain this week.

The way Italy rode at the World Championships was chef's kiss

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:44:34 -0000

Loren, Abby, and Gracie dissect the road race at the World Championships in Belgium and look ahead to the inaugural Paris-Roubaix Femmes on October 2nd!

It's a wide-open Worlds

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:20:20 -0000

Gracie, Loren, Amy and Abby get together to chat about the recent World Championship time trial and the upcoming road race.

There's been a number of transfers lately that look promising new homes for some riders.

Wade Wallace spoke with Farid Noori about the crisis in Afghanistan. If you would like to donate more information can be found here.

The women's WT peloton needs more development pathways

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:42:35 -0000

Lauren Kitchen joins Abby for some pancakes and a conversation about her career, retirement, and what the peloton is lacking while simultaniously growing rapidly.

Petition to remove uphill time trials from stage races

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:54:52 -0000

The PowerPuff's assemble to discuss the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta. Do uphill time trials belong in stage races? Or would the general classification battle benefit more from a mountain top and a flat time trial?

And finally, the women of Freewheeling have a PSA about respecting your fellow cyclists.

We've got racing back to back to back!

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:55:03 -0000

The full podcast is back together to talk about Simac Ladies Tour and GP de Plouay, five days of fantastic bike racing with lots to unpack.

Amy has been keeping track of women being evacuated from Afghanistan with the help of Shannon Galpin. Read more about women who found their freedom riding bikes now forced to burn their cycling gear and the progress made so far. You can help by donating here.

In case you missed it, find Abby's chat with Lizzie Deignan here.

Lizzie Deignan on mothering, the Olympics, and staying positive

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:04:35 -0000

Abby chats with Lizzie Deignan of Trek-Segafredo about being a mother, the Olympics, and changes in the women's peloton.

Understanding the Paralympic cycling categories

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:24:09 -0000

Two-time Paralympic cyclist Greta Neimanas joins Freewheeling to chat about the upcoming Games. Paralympic Games. For more information check out Matt de Neef's guide to all the Paralympic cycling categories and events.

Four stages, four winners in Norway

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:52 -0000

The Ladies Tour of Norway did not disappoint.

Amy, Gracie and Abby get together to chat about all the action and some of the race's most exciting moments.

The three also break down the biggest transfers so far this year.

Track cycling is pretty rad

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:29:18 -0000

Loren, Gracie, Amy and Abby chat track cycling at the Olympic Games and get excited for the Ladies Tour of Norway coming up this week.

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An Olympic road race to remember

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:22:34 -0000

Beauty and chaos at the women's Olympic road race.

Gracie, Amy, Loren and Abby chat about everything that happened in Tokyo.

Final countdown to Tokyo

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:30:57 -0000

Gracie Elvin joins the podcast to chat about the upcoming Olympic road race.

Abby called Coryn Rivera ahead of the Giro Donne to talk about her dad, and what going to Toyko means for her.

Only a few more days to support the Cyclists Alliance by repping this fantastic Black Sheep kit!

Giro Donne and dusted

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:58:01 -0000

Loren, Abby, and Amy break down the final three stages of the Giro Donne and chat about who impressed. Plus, why did SD Worx sweep the general classification?

Hear from Heidi Franz, Hannah Barnes, and Ruth Winder.

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Sprinters shine at the Giro Donne

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:11:45 -0000

Abby, Amy, and Loren chat stages 5, 6, and 7 of the Giro Donne with some rider diaries from Ruth Winder and Heidi Franz.

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SD Worx can't be beaten at the Giro Donne

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:04:11 -0000

Loren, Abby, and Amy chat about the first four stages of the Giro Donne, and where the race could have made improvements for a more interesting battle.

What a Tour de France could mean for women's cycling

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:15:11 -0000

Loren, Abby and Amy reflect on La Course by the Tour de France and chat about what a Tour de France Femmes could mean for women's cycling.

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Marc Bracke's suspension is not long enough

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:08:36 -0000

This week on Freewheeling we chat all the news from Nationals Week, Marc Bracke's suspension, and the upcoming La Course.

New to the WWT calendar in 2022...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:53:50 -0000

With the release of the 2022 calendar Loren, Abby, and Amy chat about which races they are looking forward to.

Plus, it's National Championship week and we can't wait to see some jerseys change hands.

The USA Olympic team has been announced

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:40:49 -0000

and we have some thoughts.

But before digging into that tin of worms, Amy, Loren, and Abby chat Giro Donne route reveal the Tour de Suisse Women's race, and Annemiek van Vleuten's decision to skip the Giro in favour of Olympic prep.

As a bonus, Ruth Winder makes a guest appearance to talk about what the Olympics mean to her.

Thüringen: A Classic specialists stage race

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:29:13 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy are back to discuss all the goings-on at the LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour last week, plus Lucinda Brand's team announcement. As always, the Olympic selections are a hot topic.

Four fantastic days of racing at Vuelta a Burgos Feminas

Mon, 24 May 2021 03:56:55 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy wrap up the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas after watching the fourth and final stage on Sunday.

Who wouldn't cry watching Vuelta a Burgos stage 3?

Sat, 22 May 2021 18:21:47 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy break down the Vuelta a Burgos stage 3 with audio diaries from Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx) and Heidi Franz (Rally Cycling) plus a surprise appearance from young French rider Évita Muzic (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope).

The sprinters missed their chance, Vuelta a Burgos Feminas stage 2

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:39:29 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy are back to discuss the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas stage 2 as well as the cancellation of WWT Postnord Vargarda WestSweden races.

Domestiques take the spotlight at Vuelta a Burgos

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:48:05 -0000

Loren, Abby, and Amy break down the first stage of the Vuelta a Burgos and what they are looking forward to one stage 2. Hear the hot takes from inside the peloton through the eyes of Heidi Franz (Rally Cycling), Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), and Brodie Chapman (FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope).

Plus, the UCI announced an increase in the Women's WorldTour minimum salary, but how will that affect the gap between the WWT and the Continental women's teams?

The women's Tour de France is happening, but will it succeed?

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:55:42 -0000

The Dutch and French Olympic teams have been announced and a better picture of the Olympic road race is coming together.

Plus, with the news of the women's Tour de France happening in 2022, Loren, Amy, and Abby have some thoughts.

Is holding on to cycling's traditions blocking progress?

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:34:39 -0000

After a brief discussion of the Festival Elsy Jacobs and the upcoming Setmana Ciclista Valenciana Loren, Abby, and Amy continue their conversation about the lack of Women's WorldTour racing from now to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Abby called Scott Sunderland, who works with Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and Flanders Classics, to chat about what it takes to put on a race.

We are fans of Anna van der Breggen

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:08:42 -0000

On this week's episode of the Freewheeling Podcast...

Abby, Loren, and Amy chat about Liège-Bastogne-Liège and Tayler Wiles makes a final guest appearance (for now).

Next, the three talk about what is coming next and one more thing we need to see more of in women's cycling.

What happened at the Amstel Gold Race?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:23:57 -0000

Loren, Amy, and Abby break down the action at the Amstel Gold Race and La Flèche Wallonne.

Plus, Tayler Wiles checks in with her post-race thoughts.

Finally, the three discuss the upcoming Run Up, a documentary series taking the viewers behind the scenes of the top teams in women's cycling. Abby chats with Oliver Grenaa who directed and produced the project.

It's time for the Ardennes

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:35:48 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy discuss the upcoming Ardennes, specifically the Amstel Gold Race and La Fleche Wallonne.

Abby also chats with Tayler Wiles about which Ardenane she likes the most, how the racing is changing, and...cookies.

Gracie Elvin returns to discuss the Tour of Flanders

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:38:06 -0000

Abby, Loren, and Amy are joined this week by Gracie Elvin to chat Tour of Flanders and all the surrounding stories.

Gracie also fills everyone in on the Cyclists' Alliance new mentoring program, within the sport but also for riders ready to retire.

Flanders anticipation and Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:47:58 -0000

Abby, Loren and Amy recap Gent-Wevelgem and Dwars door Vlaanderen and discuss the postponement of Paris-Roubaix. With the Tour of Flanders mere hours away they talk about the excitement to come.

In the second half of the episode (@ 36:40), Abby chatted with Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig while she was at team camp with FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope. They discuss growing up in Denmark, Cecilie's future as a TikTok influencer, and her upcoming season.

'All Bodies on Bikes' a film about body inclusivity and cycling community

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:08:28 -0000

Abby speaks with Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky about their film All Bodies on Bikes, produced by Shimano. The film follows Kailey and Marley on a bikepacking trip while diving into some of the sensitive issues regarding weight and societies obsession with it.

Marley and Kailey are taking back the word fat, removing the negative connotations that surround it, and advocating for body inclusivity in the cycling industry.

They are on a mission to change the perception of who is a cyclist.

What better way to win than solo

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:11:42 -0000

This week on the Freewheeling Podcast...

Loren, Abby, and Amy discuss the Oxyclean Brugge-De Panne and Trofeo Alfredo Binda, both won by spectacular solo breakaways, as well as what's to come for the women's peloton at Gent-Wevelgem.

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SD Worx is winning the numbers game

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:50:50 -0000

On this week's Freewheeling Podcast Abby, Loren, and Amy revisit Strade Bianche and the Healthy Ageing Tour. The biggest takeaway from the season so far is that SD Worx has the numbers. Can other teams catch up? We will get to find out at the next Women's WorldTour race, Trofeo Alfredo Binda.

Abby also caught up with Hannah Ludwig of Canyon-SRAM to get to know the young German rider.

The great prize money debate of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:56:59 -0000

This week on Freewheeling Loren and Abby are joined by Amy Jones to talk about Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and it's prize money debate. Abby also caught up with Emma Cecilie Norsgaard to ask her about her first two races with Team Movistar.

Later the three dive into Strade Bianche and what they hope to see at the first WorldTour race of 2021.

Finally, Abby chatted with Marta Cavalli (FDJ Novelle Aquitaine Futuroscope) at her team camp to get to know the Italian better.

2021 season preview + inside FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope's management

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:06:38 -0000

Loren is back, finally!, to discuss the 2021 season ahead of Omloop Het Niewusblad.

Abby met up with the general manager for FDJ Nouvelle-Aquitaine Futuroscope Stephan Delcourt to learn a little more about the inner workings of the team.

Growing Up in Poland with Kasia Niewiadoma

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:25:13 -0000

Abby chats with Kasia Niewiadoma of Canyon-SRAM about growing up in Poland, potato pancakes, and the other nationalities on her team she identifies with the most.

The future of e-racing with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:24:34 -0000

Abby chats with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, professional cyclist for SD Worx and the first-ever esports cycling world champion, about everything from her ever-evolving cycling retreat Rocacorba Cycling, the future of esports, and being teammates with current world champion Anna van der Breggen.

Growing Up in Sweden

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:40:36 -0000

Abby talked to Emilia Fahlin of FDJ Nouvelle Aquitaine Futuroscope about growing up in Sweden. What her favorite holidays are, traditional foods, hometown sports, and more.

This episode is the first in a series of episodes entitled "Growing Up in" that will be part of the Freewheeling feed, where Abby sits down with professional cyclists and people in the cycling world to chat about their childhood homes and how their hometowns helped shape them.

with Jenni Gwiazdowski

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:38:42 -0000

Loren and Abby chat with Jenni Gwiazdowski about the London Bike Kitchen, the Women of Colour Cycling Group UK, equality in cycling, and bikes in general. Bikes and the patriarchy.

Check out more of Jenni on the Wheel Suckers Podcast!

Jenni also mentioned Cyclista Zine, which can be found here.

Cyclocross for Dummies

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:28:05 -0000

Katie Compton joins the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of cyclocross, as well as her love of the sport and her process each season.

About the Cyclists' Alliance survey with Iris Slappendel

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 10:05:24 -0000

After a quick run-through of what happened at the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta, Loren and Abby chat with Iris Slappendel about the latest rider survey created by the Cyclists' Alliance and filled out by the women in the sport. How did the riders respond to the COVID-19 situation this year? What are their biggest concerns in women's cycling?

If you want to sign up as a member of the Cyclists' Alliance and support the work they are doing for the women in professional cycling, you may do so here.

Katie Hall chats her career, retirement, and her future

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:24:10 -0000

In this week's episode of the Freewheeling podcast Loren and Abby are joined by Jose to discuss the end of the one-days, the lack of information on the Madrid Challenge, and all the newest transfer news.

For the final ten minutes of the episode Abby chats with Katie Hall about her decision to retire, her career, and what she has planned next. Check out the full story on the CyclingTips website!

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Gracie Elvin on 2020, retirement, and so much more

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:14:10 -0000

This week Loren and Abby are joined by current professional for Mitchelton Scott, Gracie Elvin who just recently announced that she will be retiring from racing at the end of this season. Gracie opens up about her past couple of seasons, the challenges she's faced being a professional for so long, and more. Grab a box of tissues for this one, you will need it.

At the end of their chat Gracie, Loren, and Abby preview the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Flanders).

Worlds, Giro Rosa news, and the "Spring Classics" are coming!

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:36:00 -0000

Abby and Loren chat all the news since the Giro Rosa, including what went down at the World Championships over the weekend and the exciting racing we have on tap this week.

Giro Rosa Daily: The Finale

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 21:53:27 -0000

Loren and Abby chat the final stage of the Giro Rosa, the various different jerseys won, an impressive young talent, and the disappointing live coverage from the race. Plus we hear for the last time from Ruth, Hannah, and Brodie.

Thank you all for following our Giro Rosa daily coverage and we will return next week to chat the World Championships and more!

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage Nine

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:14:35 -0000

Loren and Abby dissect a very exciting day nine at the Giro Rosa. Plus! Ruth, Hannah, and Brodie are back!

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage Seven

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 23:09:32 -0000

Loren and Abby discuss all the stage seven news. Ruth, Brodie and Hannah are back!

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage Six

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:28:34 -0000

Amy Lauren Jones joins Abby today to chat on the ground coverage and the lack of live video.

Ruth, Hannah, and Brodie are back!

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage Five

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:28:50 -0000

Abby is solo again today to discuss stage five of the Giro Rosa, but never fear! Tomorrow she will definitely have company. As usual, we get an update from Ruth Winder and Hannah Barnes.

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage 4

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:15:25 -0000

Abby breaks down stage four of the Giro Rosa and checks in with Ruth Winder and Hannah Barnes.

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage 3

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:05:39 -0000

Loren and Abby revisit the question of gravel in stage 2 before chatting about the eventful finale of stage three. All three of our dairiests are in better spirits after stage three.

Giro Rosa Daily: Stage Two

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 20:30:19 -0000

Loren and Abby get into stage two, which featured some gnarly gravel and a ridiculous amount of climbing. Plus we hear how Ruth Winder, Brodie Chapman, and Hannah Barnes went on the day.

Giro Rosa Daily - Stage One

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:33:36 -0000

The Giro Rosa kicked off with a 16.8km Team Time Trial. Abby runs through the race, plus we hear from Ruth Winder, Brodie Chapman and Hannah Barnes.

the Giro Rosa is coming!

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:48:15 -0000

There was a lot to talk about today on the Freewheeling podcast! We haven’t recorded since before La Course by the Tour de France, and as it was one of the most exciting races so far this season, we had to discuss it. Then we move on to discussing the women’s Tour of Ardeche. The question arises of what race we as journalists should be covering, so we dive into that for a bit.
Finally, the Giro Rosa starts on Friday so we make our picks for the final winner and talk about this years edition of the only women’s ‘grand tour’ on the calendar.
Ruth Winder, who will be keeping an audio diary from the Giro Rosa, makes a cameo to talk about the strength of her team, Trek-Segafredo, in the last couple races, as well as what the Giro Rosa means to her.

Nationals, Plouay, and the coming La Course

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:24:26 -0000

Abby, Loren, and José are back to discuss all the new national titles, the European Championships, GP de Plouay, and more racing coming up for the women. With barely any racing so far in this new season, the peloton is now going into quite a large block, and we're all excited to see how that goes. Plus, do you want José to pronounce your favorite riders' names properly for you? Tweet at us and we will discuss it in the next episode!

Post Strade Bianche blues

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:48:31 -0000

TRIPLE THREAT, ASSEMBLE! After a hectic and unfortunately predictable Strade Bianchi last weekend and an unexpected break in what was supposed to be a packed calendar, Abby calls in Loren Rowney and Jose Been to chat. They dive deeper into Strade, Annemiek's form, transfer season, and more. Plus, Jose explains her reasoning behind profiling women in the peloton, including her most recent interview with Mavi Garcia.

The first races back

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:09:11 -0000

Following the first women's racing since March 3rd, Loren and Abby set aside an entire episode to discuss the chaos of the race, the results, and how racing might proceed from here. They dive into what Strade will look like this weekend, and discuss the actual importance of bike racing with the world the way it is right now. A heavy episode, but we're curious what people think. Tweet at @abimickey and @lorenrowney for further discussion. Thanks to Assos of Switzerland for sponsoring this week's podcast.

Kate Leeming, a Modern Explorer

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:56:20 -0000

This week we forgo the usual news and focus an entire episode on Australian adventure bicycle rider Kate Leeming. Leeming was the first person to ride a bike in an unbroken line across Africa, the first person to ride a bike across the entire Namibian coastline...the list goes on. Kate undertakes incredible adventures on her bicycle, a special all-wheel-drive fat bike, all for causes relevant to the countries she is exploring.

Directing during a pandemic

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:30:53 -0000

Loren returns for a chat about the recent news in women's cycling. Will Americans make it to Europe to race this year? Where will Annemiek, arguably the best female cyclist currently racing, transfer if Mitchelton-Scott is no more? These questions are discussed, along with a few other topics. Ina Tuetenberg, director for the ladies Trek-Segafredo squad, joins for the second half of the episode to discuss her role as a director, dealing with the current situation, the upcoming race calendar, and more.

Rapha, Outdoor Voices, and getting more women on bikes

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:46:47 -0000

In honor of the Rapha + Outdoor Voices collaboration, out today, Abby chats with two of the women behind the line, Maria Olsson and Ger Tierney. They discuss women in cycling, the approachability of the sport, and what goes into two brands coming together for a common interest.

Why do men and women train differently?

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:05:03 -0000

This week Abby chats with World Tour coach Ben Day about the differences in training between men and women. They also dive into what viewers can expect of racing this season, with the shortened calendar, as well as about what the disruptions in racing have meant for the athletes he is currently working with.

Getting to Know Jose Been

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:22:19 -0000

Another excitingly packed episode for you all today! We kick off with Loren and Abby discussing the breaking news of Lorena Wiebes signing for Team Sunweb. This episode possibly includes the most women's cycling news we've seen since January. Then, a very special guest joins Abby for this week's episode of Freewheeling: Jose Been. Finally, Abby chats with podcast regular (and favorite) Katie Hall about her Everesting world record and how she is spending life with no bike racing.

A professional opinion of eating disorders in cycling

Mon, 18 May 2020 18:16:51 -0000

Following up on one of the questions in the previous Q&A episode, Abby chats with Molly Weaver about her struggles with eating disorders while in the sport, as well as her recovery. Then we seak out a professional opinion on eating disorders with Kristin Keim, a clinical sport and performance psychologist who works with many of the professionals regarding their struggles with eating, pressure, and more.

Ask us Anything, Again

Fri, 15 May 2020 15:42:31 -0000

In this special edition Freewheeling episode Abby and Loren discuss the new women’s world tour calendar and attempt to finish the rest of your questions in under an hour. Spoiler alert, they couldn’t. From their own ideal WWT calendars to their first bike races to their dream vacation home location, this episode consists of many topics as well as many tangents. Enjoy!

Your questions, answered

Tue, 05 May 2020 00:07:13 -0000

Abby and Loren attempt to answer your burning questions. From missing flights to rapid-fire responses. Some funny, some serious. This episode is all over the place, in the best way.

Tayler Wiles at home

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:17:42 -0000

Abby and Loren have a lot to discuss this week, from virtual racing to the lack of drug testing to Molly Weaver’s epic solo event. After a jam-packed first half of the episode, Abby catches up with Tayler Wiles, back home in California after experiencing the quarantine in Spain first hand. If you haven’t read Tayler’s piece about her time in lockdown in Girona, you can find it on cyclingtips.com.

Checking in with the pros

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:19:31 -0000

With limited news to discuss, Abby hands the reigns over to Loren this week. Loren chats with former Orica AIS teammates Sarah Roy and Gracie Elvin, both currently riding for Mitchelton Scott, to hear about their hasty exit from Spain amid the coronavirus chaos, their reaction to the race cancellations and more. Loren also catches up with Annette Edmondson to talk about what Australian cycling is doing for their athletes in this time of uncertainty.

An update from Italy with Elisa Longo Borghini

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:08:21 -0000

In this special mini-episode of Freewheeling, Abby catches up with Elisa Longo Borghini, who lives in Ornavasso, Italy, just 100km from Milan, in the Italian epicenter of coronavirus. With the swiftly moving news, we wanted to release this interview as soon as possible.

This podcast is definitely about cycling

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:20 -0000

This podcast, which is definitely about gear ratios and not anything else, is not a rigorous debate on the value of art and the artist, or of transcendence of genre. It is certainly not an inquisitive investigation into the very essence of mass popularity and talent. No, definitely not. We hope you enjoy.

Rocking the boat

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:49:58 -0000

Abby and Loren are back to discuss both the good and the bad news from the last couple weeks. Coronavirus causes race cancelations and postponements galore, sexual abuse cases and the ASO’s claim of working on a Women’s Tour de France. Plus, racing did happen in Belgium! Yay! Following the news, Molly Weaver joins to discuss her previously-posted essay on CyclingTips, regarding money and negotiations on women’s teams, as well as what she has coming down the road.

Why it matters

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:50:36 -0000

This week's episode dives into #whyitmatters. Why does coverage of women's cycling matter? After a brief news update with CyclingTips editor-in-chief Caley Fretz, Abby brings in ex-professional cyclist, co-founder of the Cyclists’ Alliance, and women’s cycling expert Iris Slappendel to discuss why it matters that women’s cycling has better coverage. Then, we hear from Marianne Vos, Matthew Keenan, and Brodie Chapman. To look into #whyitmatters yourself, check out womenscyclingmatters.com.

One of the ladies

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 01:58:55 -0000

This most recent episode includes chats with two different riders, one going into her third year on Canyon-SRAM the other on the verge of discovering what a new team has to offer. Kasia Niewiadoma chats team bonds that grow stronger over the years, the equipment she knows she can rely on and more while Cecille Uttrup Ludwig speaks about the excitement of racing with her new team and new motivation for a new year. Plus, Abby is joined once again by Loren Rowney to discuss what’s in the news.

Racing news and Zwift as a development pipeline

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:58:35 -0000

This week's show opens with a news roundup from Abby and Loren, including discussion of Denise Betsema's doping case and the Tour Down Under. Then, we ask past and present Zwift Academy winners about the transition to the pro ranks and the unique development pathway the Academy provides. Abby speaks with Kate Veronneau, who manages the program at Zwift.

Insight into anti-doping

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:33:48 -0000

To kick off this week's episode, Abby calls up former pro Loren Rowney to discuss the latest news in women's cycling. Then, settle in for an in-depth interview with Paralympian Greta Neimanas, an athlete representative with the World Anti-Doping Agency. The two discuss the anti-doping system, the difficult transition athletes make after they retire from the sport, and more.

Collegiate cycling makes great bike racers

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:33:24 -0000

Collegiate cycling is one of the most effective development pipelines for young cycling talent, particularly female talent, in the United States. This week, Abby chats with Katie Hall and Chad Haga, two pros who found their racing legs in the collegiate scene.

Why is gravel growing so much?

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:47:31 -0000

This week's episode is all about the sport's move onto gravel. Where did it come from? Where is it going? Why does nobody want to race on the road anymore? Abby chats with Olivia Dillon, who works at Velocio, Jess Cerra, who runs a gravel camp, and Alison Tetrick, the Queen of Gravel, for insight into the groad phenomenon.

What is RED-S? And why does it matter?

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:33:04 -0000

This is the first episode of Freewheeling, a new podcast from Abby Mickey and the editors of CyclingTips. This episode tackles important angles on the health and nutrition, of female athletes and delves into RED-S, or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports. Abby speaks with Ruth Winder, current US National Road Champion, about her fight to stay healthy in a sport that prizes low weight, and Jackson Long, a nutritionist who specializes in athlete health.