The VeloNews Cycling Podcast
In this, the first of four weekly VeloNews editions of The Cycling Podcast supported by Jaguar, Richard Moore and Lionel Birnie are joined by Andy Hood, who is about to embark on his 18th Tour de France. We get Andy's assessment of Andrew Talansky and Tejay Van Garderen's Tour hopes and hear from Danny Pate, the American rider who will be part of Chris Froome's back-up at Team Sky. We also hea...
31m Jul 04, 2014
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Tour 2014 preview: Before the Grand Départ
The latest Telegraph Cycling Podcast, supported by Jaguar is a preview of the 101st Tour de France ahead of this weekend’s Grand Départ in Yorkshire. Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe discuss the atmosphere in Leeds and look ahead to Saturday’s first stage to Harrogate. There is an interview with Charly Wegelius, the Garmin-Sharp directeur sportif, who discusses the team’s diffic...
46m Jul 03, 2014
46m
David Millar and the Tour de France: A special interview
David Millar's 18-year career as a cyclist sums up the sport in microcosm. Over the course of a long, and, at times, controversial career, Millar has represented the good, the bad and everything else in between. Millar is set to start his 13th and final Tour de France next weekend and he sat down with Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe to record this special episode of The Telegrap...
1hr Jun 25, 2014
1hr
Froome's TUE and the Dauphiné
In this week's episode of The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe discuss the controversy over Chris Froome's therapeutic use exemption which allowed him to use glucocorticoids to treat a chest infection during the Tour of Romandy, which he won. They also assess a brilliant final day of the Dauphiné, which was won by Andrew Talansky after Garmin-Sharp pulled off ano...
54m Jun 17, 2014
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The Dauphiné – Tour countdown begins
The 2014 Tour de France is almost upon us. With less than three weeks to go until the Grand Départ in Yorkshire, the Critérium du Dauphiné in the French Alps is the first big indicator of Tour form. Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe discuss the probability of a showdown between Chris Froome and Alberto Contador this July and assess the chances of some of the other riders who may c...
39m Jun 11, 2014
39m
Sky's dilemma. Should Wiggins go to the Tour?
There's one story dominating the cycling agenda this week. Should Team Sky select Bradley Wiggins for the Tour de France? Can the 2012 champion ride in support of last year's winner Chris Froome, or would Dave Brailsford be better off leaving Wiggins at home. In this episode of The Cycling Podcast Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe look at all aspects of the dilemma and come to the...
48m Jun 03, 2014
48m
Red Flags at the Giro
As bad weather in the Italian Alps caused confusion and Nairo Quintana gained time over his compatriot Rigoberto Uran to take the pink jersey in the Giro d'Italia the fall-out continued with discussions over whether the race had been neutralised on the descent of the Stelvio. Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe discuss the controversy and ask whether Quintana should have been allowe...
36m May 28, 2014
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California, Giro & Women's Tour with Ned Boulting
On this episode of the The Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore and Lionel Birnie are joined by ITV's cycling reporter Ned Boulting, author of several books and recent host of the station's coverage of the Women's Tour. With Daniel Friebe away in the Pyrenees at the Française des Jeux team's pre-Tour de France training camp, Richard, Lionel and Ned discuss the latest cycling action. They talk about...
45m May 20, 2014
45m
Three Days in the Emerald Isle
In the latest Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe reflect on the Giro d'Italia's three days in Ireland. There are interviews with double stage winner Marcel Kittel and Team Sky's Bernie Eisel, as well as Matt White, Charly Wegelius and Rolf Aldag, respectively the team directors of Orica-GreenEdge, Garmin-Sharp and Omega Pharma-QuickStep. They ask, is Marcel Kittel...
44m May 11, 2014
44m
The Giro in Belfast
Our podcasters Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe are in Belfast for the Big Start of the 2014 Giro d'Italia. They are joined by former Cervelo and Garmin-Sharp rider Daniel Lloyd. As the official opening ceremony and team presentation takes place outside City Hall, we look forward to the first grand tour of the season. We hear from Tinkoff-Saxo's team leader Nicolas Roche, whose ...
38m May 08, 2014
38m
Classic Endings
The boys chat about the end of the Classic Season, pain killers and Team Sky's lacklustre appearance in the classics!
44m May 01, 2014
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The Ardennes
Richard Moore returns to join Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie in this episode of The Cycling Podcast. We look back at Flèche Wallonne, won by Alejandro Valverde, and have an interview with runner-up Daniel Martin. Plus we hear from Lizzie Armitstead and Emma Pooley, who were second and seventh in the women's race. Richard returned to the UK via New York City and the Tribeca Film Festival, whi...
51m Apr 26, 2014
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After the Cobbles
In this week's podcast, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie review a thrilling edition of Paris-Roubaix, which was won by Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider Niki Terpstra. Our podcasters discuss how and why Terpstra managed to beat a group of the best bike riders in the world, including Fabian Cancellara, Peter Sagan and Bradley Wiggins. They also discuss the other winners and losers from the cobbled ...
54m Apr 14, 2014
54m
Paris-Roubaix Special
This week we have exclusive interviews with three of the biggest names in cycling. We hear from the past, present and future stars of Paris-Roubaix. Sean Kelly won his first cobblestone trophy in 1984, Tom Boonen is seeking to overtake Monsieur Paris-Roubaix Roger De Vlaeminck by winning the race for a fifth time, and Taylor Phinney, twice winner of the under-23 race, hopes to break into the t...
49m Apr 07, 2014
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Belgium, Catalonia and Britain
In this week's Cycling Podcast Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe reflect on the three one-day races in Belgium which lead us toward this weekend's Tour of Flanders. We have an exclusive interview with Sebastian Langeveld, who has finished fifth in the race, about what it's like to be up there at the sharp end. We also recap the Tour of Catalonia and other races that have made up the busiest week...
47m Apr 01, 2014
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Spring has sprung
In a packed podcast, Richard Moore and Daniel Friebe analyse on the first major one-day Classic of the season – Milan-San Remo and its surprise winner Alexander Kristoff. We hear from Garmin-Sharp's sports director Geert Van Bondt about Ghent-Wevelgem, a race he won in 2000, and what makes it special. Also, Lionel Birnie speaks to Andy Hood of VeloNews about Carlos Betancur, the Colombians, Spa...
57m Mar 25, 2014
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From Paris-Nice to Milan-San Remo
Lionel Birnie is back from Paris-Nice and rejoins Richard Moore and Daniel Friebe to discuss the Race to the Sun and look forward to Milan-San Remo. We have exclusive interviews with Rod Ellingworth, TJ Slagter, Erik Zabel and Simon Gerrans and a chance to win a signed Garmin-Sharp jersey.
51m Mar 19, 2014
51m
The Race to the Sun
Lionel is out in France at the Paris-Nice and without Daniel and Richard in tow he is joined by the podcast's old friend - Ciro! They round up the first four days and talk with Steve Cummings, Simon Yates, Wilfried Peeters and Team Sky's Geraint Thomas and Sir Dave Brailsford.
50m Mar 12, 2014
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LIVE PODCAST Q&A (Part 2)
In the second of our Live Podcasts, Daniel, Lionel, Richard and Ellis Bacon take questions from the audience.
1hr Mar 11, 2014
1hr
LIVE PODCAST (Part 1)
This weeks podcast was recorded live in front of an audience at Cadence Performance in South London. Richard, Daniel and Lionel are joined by Ellis Bacon to talk about professional cycling this week.
39m Mar 08, 2014
39m
Cobbles and Track
This week the boys talk about the Cobbled Classics, the World Track Championships and hear from Gary Verity about this year's Tour de France grand depart in Yorkshire
59m Feb 28, 2014
59m
Andalucia, Oman and Algarve
This week, Daniel, Richard and Lionel talk about the racing in Andalucia, Oman and Algarve, how Mark Cavendish should judge his success, and the Cycling Independent Reform Commission.
52m Feb 23, 2014
52m
Marco Pantani Special
February 14, 2014 is the 10th anniversary for the death of Italian cyclist Marco Pantani. To mark this, Richard, Lionel and Daniel discuss his career, his achievements and, in the Heated Debate, ask if he was a champion or a cheat?
49m Feb 13, 2014
49m
Team Sky - Training Camp Special
Recorded at the Team Sky training camp in Majorca, Richard Moore talks to Bradley Wiggins, Dave Brailsford, Gabriel Rasch, Danny Pate and Ian Boswell
54m Feb 09, 2014
54m
Katusha's 5th Birthday and Sky's selection dilemma
This week, Daniel, Lionel and Richard talk about the Katusha Team as Daniel visits the teams launch and talks to Michael Adomeit, the engineer at Canyon Bikes. Plus in this week's Heated Debate - Should Sky pick Bradley Wiggins for the Tour de France?
53m Feb 02, 2014
53m
Don't cry for me Argentina
This week, Daniel, Richard and Lionel reflect on The Tour down under, the Tour de San Luis, the new film "Armstrong Lie" and they start "The Heated Debate" about time bonuses.
38m Jan 28, 2014
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All that is to come (2014 Preview)
Richard, Daniel and Lionel sit down to look ahead to everything cycling in 2014. The new signings, the new kit, the big races and what they're looking forward to!
50m Jan 22, 2014
50m
David Millar Special
Record at special event at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, Richard Moore talks with Professional Cyclist David Millar about his career and his final season in 2014. Plus director Finlay Pretsell who will be making a film on Millar in 2014
59m Jan 01, 2014
59m
2013 - Retirement Special
As 2013 comes to a close, Daniel, Lionel and Richard look at on the careers of cyclists who are retiring this year. It includes a chat with Marco Pinotti.
57m Dec 23, 2013
57m
Humans Invent Cycling - 15th December 2013
This week, to the sounds of Christmas chorus, Lionel, Daniel and Richard round up everything going on in the world of cycling, hear from Oleg Tinkov and chat with Mark Cavendish.
56m Dec 15, 2013
56m
David Walsh Special
On this week's Humans Invent Cycling Podcast, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe talk with writer David Walsh about his new book, "Inside Team Sky", and the suspicion that has surrounded the British squad. They also discuss Walsh's role in investigating and finally exposing Lance Armstrong's doping.
59m Dec 08, 2013
59m
Human Invent Cycling - 1 December 2013
This week is all about cycling books, in-particular The Cycling Anthology. Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Richard Moore are joined by Ellis Bacon.
50m Dec 01, 2013
50m
2013 Season Review
In a season review podcast, Lionel Birnie, Daniel Friebe and Richard Moore are joined by Ian Cleverly to look back ad put forward their rider of the year, race of the year, story of the year and confession of the year.
49m Nov 24, 2013
49m
Humans Invent Cycling Podcast - 17th November 2013
On this week's Humans Invent Cycling Podcast Daniel, Lionel and Richard reflect on last week's exclusive interview with Garmin-Sharp's Jonathan Vaughters, they chat with Brian Cookson, there's a chance to hear a longer clip of the Mystery Voice and the boys talk about some of the proposed changed to the Grand Tours.
42m Nov 17, 2013
42m
SPECIAL: Humans Invent Cycling - Jonathan Vaughters Interview
The latest Humans Invent Cycling podcast is a special episode with Jonathan Vaughters, chief executive of the Garmin-Sharp team. After last week’s podcast, Vaughters met the podcast team of Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe in London to answer some of the questions they posed. Vaughters and his team have come in for criticism after the revelation that Ryder Hesjedal, the 2012 Gir...
25m Nov 10, 2013
25m
HI Cycling Podcast - 4th November 2013
This weeks on the Humans Invent Cycling podcast Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe talk Hesjedal, Rasmussen and doping. Plus the track World Cup and chat with Katie Archibald.
44m Nov 04, 2013
44m
Humans Invent Cycling - 29th October 2013
Richard, Daniel and Lionel are joined by Tao Geoghegan Hart, a very promising young British rider. Daniel and Tao give their opinions on next years Tour de France, there's an interview with Rod Ellingworth and the boys discuss the British Cycling Academy. Tao talks us through is season and his career to come! 
57m Oct 29, 2013
57m
23 October 2013 - Launch TdF 2014
Richard and Lionel have been in Paris for the official launch of the 2014 TdF and reflect on the route of Le Tour's 101st edition. They speak to Tour boss Christian Prudhomme, Team Sky's Dave Brailsford and reigning Champ Chris Froome.
46m Oct 23, 2013
46m
Humans Invent Cycling - 10th October 2013
This week Richard, Daniel and Lionel talk about the 2014 Giro route (with input from Ciro), the proposed new cycling calendar, play fantasy stages and a new Mystery Voice competition!
48m Oct 10, 2013
48m
Humans Invent Cycling - 4th October 2013
On this week's podcast, Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie have plenty to talk about. They look forward to the Tour of Lombardy, preview the London Cycling Film Festival and review Daniel's new book Mountain Higher.
54m Oct 04, 2013
54m
2013 World Championship Part 2
As the Cycling world leave Florence, Daniel Friebe and Richard Moore reflect on the men's road race with none other than Ciro from Gazetta dello Sport. They also chat with British coach Rod Ellingworth.
39m Sep 29, 2013
39m
2013 World Championship - Part 1
The first of two podcast from World Championship in Florence. Richard Moore and Daniel Friebe are joined by Owen Slot of The Times to talk about the wome's race, the UCI Congress and look ahead to Sunday's Men's road race. You'll hear from the winner of the under 23 competition Matej Mohoric as well as young Irish rider Tao Geoghegan Hart and his coach Matt Winston.
47m Sep 28, 2013
47m
Tour of Britain - Stage 8 - London
It's a bumper podcast. Lionel and Richard are joined by Orla from Sky Sports to talk about the Tour of Britain, the resurrection of Bradley Wiggins and Cavendish's season. They chat to Geert Van Bondt from Garmin-Sharp, Omega Pharma-Quick Step's Brian Holm, Sam Bennett of An Post-ChainReaction and Nigel Mansell.
57m Sep 23, 2013
57m
Tour of Britain - Stage 5 - 19th Sept 2013
Lionel and Richard are back on the Road. As the Tour of Britain enters Devon, they talk about the first few days of the tour and chat to David Lloyd and Roger Hammond about life in the cars behind the riders.
44m Sep 19, 2013
44m
Chris Hoy, Tour of Britain and Horner Vuelta win.
The special guest on this pod is Sir Chris Hoy, who talks about retirement, bikes, future stars and politics. Plus Richard, Lionel and Daniel chat about Chris Horner's win at Vuelta, oh and the drug testing debate that has come out of a missed test, and the first two stage of The Tour of Britain.
51m Sep 16, 2013
51m
Humans Invent Cycling - 12th September 2013
On this week's podcast Richard Moore not only sees Lionel Birnie return from his holidays, but Daniel Friebe is back for the first time since Le Tour! There is the Vuelta to reflect on, the Tour of Britain to look forward to and also Richard catches up with World Track Scratch Champion Martyn Irvine.
1hr Sep 12, 2013
1hr
Humans Invent Cycling Podcast - 5th September 2013
This week Richard Moore is joined by author Ed Pickering to talk about the Vuelta, American Chris Horner success in the race at the ripe old age of 42, and Ed tells us about his book "The Race Against Time" that tells the story of Chris Boardman and Graeme Obrees rivalry to beat the hour record. Richard talks to Graeme Obree on the phone ahead of his trip to the US to attempt to beat the world ...
48m Sep 05, 2013
48m
Human Invent Cycling - 29th August 2013
Lionel Birnie and Richard Moore reflect on the first few stages of the Vuelta and Richard has an extensive interview with Tim Lewis about his new book "Land of Second Chances: The Impossible Rise of Rwanda's Cycling Team"
49m Aug 29, 2013
49m
Vuelta Preview - 23 August 2013
This week, Lionel Birnie and Richard Moore are joined by former cyclist, now author, Tom Southam to discuss his latest book and preview the Vuelta. The also chat to Alex Dowsett.
57m Aug 23, 2013
57m
Humans Invent Cycling - 21st August 2013
In this latest Humans Invent Podcast, Richard Moore and Lionel Birnie are joined by Orla Chennaoui to talk about what's been going on in the world of Professional Cycling.
54m Aug 21, 2013
54m