Spin Cycle

This week on Spin Cycle: Caley, Jonny, and Ronan revisit the story of carbon monoxide use in the pro peloton, discussing Romain Bardet's ridiculously eloquent statements against its use for performance enhancement. The conversation then shifts to Red Bull's sponsorship of the Bora-Hansgrohe team and whether the team is poised to "level up" in the 2025 season after limited financial support from Red Bull in 2024. The hosts highlight the team’s recent hires, Dan Bigham and Johnny Wale, as potential "backroom superstars" who could make a significant impact on the team's performance through marginal gains.

The episode concludes with the news that Trinity Racing, a British Continental team, has shut down. Why didn't INEOS, a team in need of a development squad, partner with them? 

What is Spin Cycle?

The best podcast in cycling, formerly known as the Placeholder Podcast. Spin Cycle is Escape Collective's weekly chat show that brings you the biggest and weirdest stories from the world of cycling. Hosted by Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson, this podcast offers an accurate and informative breakdown of major news events without forgetting that cycling is just silly sometimes.

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- How the Race was Won - racing and tactical analysis
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