Cole Kessler: The next big thing to come out of American cycling - Hotseat Podcast
Cole Kessler might be one of the tallest riders in the peloton, but he’s quickly proving he’s more than a gentle giant. At 6’6”, the American national time trial champion joins Aidan to talk about late growth spurts, finding balance in a sport built on sacrifice, and why he believes the breakaway isn’t dead.From growing up as an undersized kid on the American football field to climbing the ranks with Lidl–Trek, Cole opens up about what it really takes to become a pro cyclist, the pressure of constant doping controls, and life in Europe as a young American.They also dive into:🧠 The mental side of performance and recovery📈 How data and science are reshaping modern cycling🎓 Juggling UCLA economics studies with a pro career🇺🇸 The future of American road racingCole also shares his dream of racing a home Olympics, what off-season life looks like in Reno, and why Cinnamon Toast Crunch is still his post-ride snack of choice.
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Domestique reviews the 2025 season - Domestique Cycling Podcast
From Pogačar’s dominance to del Toro’s breakout at the Giro, from Marlen Reusser’s evolution to Maëva Squiban's fearless Tour de France Femmes ride: this episode covers it all.Bram and Ethan sit down for a full-season recap of men’s and women’s racing, breaking down the highs, lows, and biggest surprises of the year. Expect strong opinions, bad predictions, and plenty of laughs as the Domestique team hands out its unofficial end-of-season awards.🎙 Topics covered: • Best riders of 2025 (no prizes for guessing who…) • Breakthrough talents and biggest surprises • The strongest teams and top domestiques • The most entertaining one-day and stage races • What 2026 might have in store
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Bas Tietema: 'The goal isn’t the WorldTour, it’s to have the biggest fanbase' – Domestique Hotseat
In this episode of The Domestique Hotseat, Bas Tietema opens up about storytelling, ambition and the rise of the Unibet Rose Rockets, cycling’s most unconventional team.From filming rides with friends to leading a pro squad chasing a Tour de France wildcard, Tietema shares how belief, creativity and community turned an idea into a movement.With Wout Poels and Dylan Groenewegen joining for 2025, the Rockets are no longer outsiders as they redefine what a modern cycling team can be.🎙️ “It’s not just about the WorldTour. It’s about building the biggest fanbase in cycling.”Listen to the full conversation for a candid look at the Rockets’ rise and what’s next on their road to the Tour.
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Niamh Fisher-Black: ‘It's absurd to say wider handlebars are safer’ – Domestique Hotseat
After a season that took her from the high climbs of the Tour de France to the chaos of Worlds in Rwanda, The Domestique Hotseat sat down with Niamh Fisher-Black to talk leadership, learning curves, and what it means to grow up inside the peloton.At just 24, the New Zealander has already lived the full arc of a rider’s education. From her early jump to SD Worx to her new role as team leader at Lidl–Trek, Fisher-Black is still searching for that first win at the highest level, but the consistency tells its own story.We spoke about her silver medal at the World Championships, her critique of the UCI’s handlebar-width rule, and the reality of racing without radios. She also reflected on the importance of a true U23 category, something she feels women’s cycling still misses. Fisher-Black also opened up about her time at SD Worx, the media scrutiny around Demi Vollering, and what it means to carry the weight of leadership. Listen to the full conversation for a thoughtful and quietly determined insight into one of cycling’s young leaders, a rider learning not just how to race but how to win.
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Il Lombardia Preview - Domestique Cycling Podcast
In this episode of the Domestique Cycling Podcast, Bram is joined by Domestique editor Ethan for a short preview of the season's last WorldTour race on European soil as they break down the parcours, where they expect Tadej Pogačar to go solo and who will attempt to follow him.Potentially standing in the Slovenian's way is Remco Evenepoel, who’s been closing the gap all autumn after strong rides at both the World Championships and European Championships. Behind them lies a deep field of challengers, including Tom Pidcock, Richard Carapaz, Giulio Ciccone, and breakout star Paul Seixas, each with their own chance to disrupt the Pogacar–Evenepoel duopoly.Other topics in this episode:Underdogs to watch: Pidcock, Seixas, Carapaz, Ciccone, and moreThe last races for riders switching teams in 2026UAE’s internal tensions and Ayuso’s futureAstana’s mysterious roster situation and what it meansPodium predictions and surprise top-10 picksA lighthearted look ahead to the Tour of Guangxi and the offseasonExpect sharp insights, humour, and a healthy dose of cycling nerdery, all wrapped up in Domestique’s signature blend of passion and precision.
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