The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast

This week we’re joined by pro mechanic Nic from Backyard Bike Shop to chat the cost of bikes (and whether it can be justified), bike muggings, strange goings on at Sports Direct and more. Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 New Year’s antics 00:30 People are angry with GCN 14:59 Melissa Dennis death & Rohan Dennis arrest 15:56 The rise of bike-jackings 25:02 The great Sports Direct superbike mystery 34:18 Why the industry needs to cater more to average cyclists 38:05 We need to educate drivers! 40:43 The problem with e-bikes 41:05 The cycling industry needs a shake-up 41:53 Overrated/Underrated: average speed 44:55 Overrated/Underrated: 650b wheels 49:40 Overrated/Underrated: Muc Off 52:21 Overrated/Underrated: frame bags 53:05 Overrated/Underrated: suspension on gravel bikes 54:21 Jimmi’s Christmas Eve error (FUOTW) 55:35 Nic got ‘Home Aloned’ (FUOTW) 56:27 Dry vs wet lube - what’s the difference? If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to support Francis and Andy Cade’s mug fundraiser, you can buy one here: https://francis-cade.creator-spring.com/listing/charity-santa-mug You can find out more about the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity here: https://www.royalmarsden.org/ It's our last episode of 2023 and possibly our most chaotic yet. Here's the full breakdown: 00:00 Hello from the past… 00:43 The Biggest Cycling Stuff Of 2023 Quiz! 07:26 The Biggest Cycling Stuff Of 2023 Quiz - The answers 14:50 The tie break question… 16:48 A sad update from Francis 20:50 Help us raise some money for charity 24:41 Our cycling New Year’s resolutions 30:45 Secret Santa reveal: Jimmi wrote a song for Emily 33:28 Secret Santa reveal: Emily got a special message for Francis 39:47 Secret Santa reveal: Francis bought Jimmi the most INSANE gift! 43:15 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling tatt 44:35 Overrated/Underrated: Festive 500 45:57 Overrated/Underrated: Home Alone 48:54 Overrated/Underrated: Die Hard 49:58 Overrated/Underrated: Fairytale Of New York 51:36 Overrated/Underrated: All I Want For Xmas Is You 52:10 Fluff Up Of The Year 53:26 Bike buying dilemma - gravel bike or XC MTB? If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back with more news and views from the world of cycling! Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 Francis is back! 00:45 Could this new monitor revolutionise cycling? 10:30 Philippe Gilbert found guilty of assaulting driver on training ride 18:09 Mark Cavendish’s bike is for sale & fans are angry 22:31 Jimmi & Emily sold Attacus 25:53 The cycling gear we asked for for Christmas 33:13: Trouble at Canyon + Overrated/Underrated 35:19 Overrated/Underrated: Fixed gear bikes 37:27 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling holiday packages 41:29 Overrated/Underrated: Photochromatic lenses 42:34 Overrated/Underrated: Flat pedals 46:05 Overrated/Underrated: Classic electric guitars 47:13 Jimmi fell into a wind tunnel (FUOTW) 50:40 WEIRD dream about Jimmi & Francis 52:17 Is protective frame wrapping worth it? If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things got awkward in the world of pro cycling this week as Jumbo-Visma announced the signing of young rider Cian Uijtdebroeks, only for Bora-Hansgrohe to claim he's legally theirs until the end of next year. We chat about this, plus Wiggo's latest revelation and Halford's embarrassing Christmas bike display with Pendulum guitarist and cycling commentator Perry Ap Gwynedd. Check him out here: https://www.instagram.com/perryguitar666/ Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 Jimmi’s Best Friend Is Here! 02:31 Jumbo-Visma & Bora-Hansgrohe At WAR Over Rider Contract 10:03 Pronouncing Unfamiliar Names On Live TV 11:40 How Perry Got His Big Break In Cycling 13:57 Bradley Wiggins Says He Doesn’t Ride A Bike Anymore 17:13 Can You Stay Passionate About Your Hobby When It’s Your Job? 19:59 Halfords’ Embarrassing Bike Display 24:18 Most Memorable Cycling Moments Of All Time… 25:16 Mark Cavendish Breaks Collarbone at TdF 2014 26:46 Geraint Thomas Wins Paris-Nice 2016 27:46 Geraint Wins Stage One Of Tdf 2017 28:31 Geraint Becomes First Welsh TdF Winner 2018 29:32 Crying On Live TV… 32:29 Wout Van Aert At The 2012 TdF 34:39 2022 Paris Roubaix 35:15 Lizzie Deignan Wins First Ever Paris Roubaix Femmes 36:41 Our Thoughts On Cobbles 37:48 Overrated/Underrated: Carbon Forks On Alloy Bikes 39:31 Overrated/Underrated: Bike Computers 43:37 Overrated/Underrated: Washing Your Bike After Every Ride 44:58 Overrated/Underrated: Group Rides 46:14 Overrated/Underrated: Being A Rockstar 49:48 Fluff Up Of The Week: Perry’s On-Stage Nightmare 52:52 Does Big Saddle To Drop Ratio Look ‘Cool’? If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by Francis’ former coach and ex-Commonwealth Games racer Pete Hawkins for a deep-dive into training. We chat ‘high end’ alloy bikes, motivation, managing expectations, juggling your work/life/cycling balance, how to know if you’re over training and ask the Big Question - is training like a pro actually a good idea? Check out Pete’s coaching business here: https://www.upshiftvelo.co.uk/ Here's the full breakdown: 00:00 Coach Pete is here! 02:54 Pete's approach to training 04:41 Fitness in your late 30s vs your 20s 08:40 Would you pay £3,100 for a 105 alloy bike? 18:10 The danger of comparison in training 22:37 Is training like a pro a good idea? | The Big Question 28:00 Is pro nutrition, bikes and kit really worth the hype? 30:25 The pro 'look' 33:22 Cycling has a HUGE body image problem… 38:58 Motivation & changing negative mindsets 43:43 Overrated/Underrated: branded sports nutrition 45:35 Overrated/Underrated: power meters 48:01 At what age do most people get a coach? 49:25 Pete reveals what it was like coaching Francis 51:18 Overrated/Underrated: New Year’s fitness resolutions 51:47 Overrated/Underrated: Riding In Snow 54:22 Fluff Up Of The Week 55:28 (TW: eating disorders) ‘How do I know if I’m overtraining?’ 01:01:26 ‘How do I keep fit after having a baby?’ 01:04:03 ‘How do I get fit enough to ride the Alps?’ 01:08:30 ‘Help! What nutrition should I be using?’ 01:12:24 Pete’s coaching deets If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out the audio versions of the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/the-wild-ones/view Decathlon has a new World Tour partnership, which means fancy new bike and accessories have arrived, plus we’ve helped uncover a cheating scandal at a UCI World Championship qualifier race. They lads also construct their ‘nightmare bikes’, play another round of overrated or underrated, and talk gravel bikes for cyclocross. Here’s the full rundown: 00:01 Decathlon’s New Pro Contract 07:03 We Helped Uncover Russian Cheats At UCI World Qualifiers 21:22 Secret Santa 24:24 This Bike Is Jimmi’s NIGHTMARE… 29:24 Francis’s Nightmare Build 32:23 Overrated/Underrated: Inner Tubes 32:49 Overrated/Underrated: Direct Drive Turbo Trainers 35:08 Overrated/Underrated: Daytime Running Bike Lights 36:35 Overrated/Underrated: Rim Brake Carbon Wheels 38:44 Overrated/Underrated: American Biscuits 39:42 Overrated/Underrated: Fahrenheit 39:52 Overrated/Underrated: Mile Century 41:14 Overrated/Underrated: Pumpkin Pie 43:24 Fluff Up Of The Week 46:11 Can You Do Cyclocross On A Gravel Bike? 49:16 Send Us Your Questions About Training! If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are fishing worms the new way of doping at the Tour de France? We discuss this bizarre new claim, plus Chris Froome’s mate comes to his defence over his bike position error, we react to the news GCN+ is closing and debate whether penalties for speeding should be tougher. Plus more of your Overrated/Underrated suggestions and a question about cleats. Here’s the full breakdown: 00:00 Jimmi’s New T-shirt 00:51 The Weirdest Doping News Yet… 05:45 Chris Froome’s Team Boss Hits Back At Bike Error Claims 14:49 Goodbye GCN+ 19:30 Should There Be Harsher Penalties For Cars Breaking The Speed Limit? 33:22 Overrated/Underrated: Internal Cable Routing 34:30 Overrated/Underrated: Graphene 35:35 Overrated/Underrated: Oakley Sunglasses 36:26 Overrated/Underrated: Hub Gears 38:44 Fluff Up Of The Week (Francis & Emily Messed Up) 41:49 How Do You Learn To Use Cleats? 47:02 Jimmi Launched A Music Scholarship For Kids If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Wild Ones! This week we chat about a very rude-looking saddle, a crisis facing Bradley Wiggins and Geraint Thomas’ candid admission about how he spends his off season. We also make some funny cycling predictions, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listeners’ question about sportives. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 Francis’ training struggles 01:22 WTF is this saddle!? 05:47 Bradley Wiggins in crisis 12:56 Geraint Thomas’ boozy off-season antics 17:46 Our outrageous cycling predictions 28:20 Overrated/Underrated: Endurance bikes 30:16 Overrated/Underrated: Cycling in cold weather 34:36 Overrated/Underrated: Waking up early 38:56 Overrated/Underrated: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 41:58 Overrated/Underrated: Bone conducting headphones 43:27 Fluff Up Of The Week 45:41 How to prepare for your first sportive If you’re interested in what the weird saddle looks like, you can find pictures here (this is not an ad, just for the curious…): https://www.saddlespur.com/ If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we chat about Chris Froome’s embarrassing bike fit revelations, Rapha’s £12million loss, our greatest rides ever, play more overrated/underrated and attempt to answer a challenging music dilemma set by a listener. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 A £20,000 E-bike?! 03:17 3D Printed Bikes Are Coming 06:05 Jimmi Has A New Best Fwend 07:37 Chris Froome’s Embarrassing Bike Error 15:56 Rapha’s £12million Loss 17:38 Has The Rapha Brand Diminished? 24:55 Our Best Rides Ever: London 26:20 Our Best Rides Ever: Death Valley 29:39 Our Best Rides Ever: Pennines 31:25 Our Best Rides Ever: Vietnam 33:54 Our Worst Rides Ever: Spain 35:41 Our Best Rides Ever: Australia 37:06 Overrated or Underrated: Foam Rollers 40:09 Overrated or Underrated: Cycling Mitts 43:09 Overrated or Underrated: Alp d’Huez 43:55 Overrated or Underrated: Cars 46:01 Overrated or Underrated: Podcasts 49:26 Fluff Up Of The Week 50:28 You Can Only Listen To One Song From Now On… What Is It? If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our debrief from the National Hill Climb Champs, turmoil at Islabikes and British Cycling, could e-bikes save the bike industry and has bike tech gone too far? Here’s the full rundown of this week’s episode: 00:00 Jimmi’s unfulfilled potential 02:32 ‘A dark day for cycling’ 08:43 Sorry Nic! 13:08 Bike industry crisis claims more victims 19:37 Cycling insurance just got a HUGE boost 22:16 Do you insure your bikes? 24:56 The problem with e-bikes 26:51 More tech or cheaper bikes? The Big Question 42:14 Overrated or Underrated: Cycling caps 44:42 Overrated or Underrated: Heart rate monitors 48:03 Overrated or Underrated: 12 speed 48:59 Overrated or Underrated: Expensive watches 53:39 Overrated or Underrated: Tattoos 55:56 Fluff Up Of The Week 56:51 Help! Should I upgrade to disc brakes? Watch us weigh bikes at the national hill climb championship here: https://youtu.be/O_IdcYmuZWs?si=Dh0HYtADG0aAjGN4 Watch Remi’s Tour de France prank: https://youtu.be/wOur8qXvpnk?si=zBtZ0NSiWS-Rt2Vc If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rumours of trouble at Wiggle & does the industry need a price reality check? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we chat hill climb bikes, the latest update on the Shimano Hollowtech recall, rumours of Jumbo-Visma’s new name, and the bike stuff we’ve wasted the most money on. Here’s the full rundown: 00:00 People Are Angry At Us 01:32 Champion Hill Climber Changes To Disc Brakes 09:02 Shimano Facing Lawsuit Over Crank Recall 19:40 Jumbo-Visma’s Rumoured New Name 23:45 The Bike Products We’ve Wasted Most Money On! 37:30 Overrated or Underrated: Cyclocross 40:31 Overrated or Underrated: Triathlon 42:58 Overrated or Underrated: Parkrun 46:34 Shimano GRX vs SRAM Rival Mullet You can check out Ed Laverack’s YouTube channel here: And watch Francis and Jimmi tackle The Struggle hill climb during their trip to the Lake District here: If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis is back, and this week we’re chatting about Mark Cavendish’s new hopes for a record-breaking Tour, UCI controversy at the Gravel World Championships and expensive but cool bike stuff that we love. Plus we play more overrated or underrated, and answer your questions. If you’d like to support Free Bikes 4 Kids, you can do that here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raising-money-for-mike-puffajones?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Also check out Francis’ Zwift Double Everest here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV17fgB-bkQ And his BMX Everest here: https://youtu.be/3EsyyvfzU7U?si=hHDQNVePUW05n9rH If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis is away this week, so Jimmi is joined by pro bike mechanic Nic Vieri to give his expert opinion on the Shimano recall, light gravel bikes and overrated cycling products. Here's the official full list of crank model codes being recalled by Shimano: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/11-speed-hollowtech-ii-crankset-recall-notice.html If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back this week with a special episode dedicated to one of our most unexpected and jaw-dropping videos – the time We Scammed A Scammer. If you haven't seen it, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/6jKTEAhJxao?si=0VteDrLW-ftR8C8P This week we take a deep dive into what went into making the video, address your conspiracy theories, reveal some new information about the scammer and finish up with some Overrated or Underrated and Listeners' Takeover. Here's the full rundown: 00:00 How We Scammed A Scammer 05:17 'Being Impersonated Is Weird' 07:24 Police Update 08:33 Our Theories On The Scammer's Identity 12:10 A £1,5000,000 House?! 17:11 Your Theories: Chat GPT 21:57 Your Theories: Harry Mac Is The Scammer 23:45 Your Theories: SJ Is The Scammer 26:07 Your Theories: It Was All A Marketing Stunt 27:06 Sneaky Scammer Tactics 33:34 Making The Video 36:50 Creating The Phone Jacker Character 37:53 Prank Ideas We Didn't Do 41:19 Overrated or Underrated: Giant Bikes 46:48 Overrated or Underrated: Bike Racing 49:21 Tips For Travelling With Your Bike (Listeners’ Takeover) If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys reveal some cool new tyre tech developed with NASA that could mark the end of puncture problems for good. Plus they discuss motor doping accusations in the pro peloton, denim bib shorts, how to keep your training consistent over winter, Lachlan Morton and more. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s episode 14 and it’s a meaty one this week! Jake Paul is now a cyclist and Francis wants to race him (and box him), but who would win? Plus we chat about other secret celebrity cyclists, Zwift's becoming the new mario kart, more speed limit controv and cyclist dating dilemmas. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back! And this week the lads are chatting about the new Shimano 105, Wahoo’s beef with Zwift, their close encounter with a gang of moped-driving youths, and ask the Big Question: should cyclists stick to speed limits on roads? Plus they play more Overrated or Underrated and answer a listener's question on cycling glasses. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back to chat about the weird first week at the Vuelta, the new speculation about SRAM’s new Red AXS groupset, the £150 base layer that's peak 'aero gains', a dude who wrecked £2million worth of supercars to save a bunch of cyclists plus we rate Rapha, Cannondale and wind tunnel testing before finally answer your questions on bike budgets and gearing. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads discuss the concerning problems with hookless wheels and tires, plus they chat about the man dubbed Britain's ‘Most Hated Cyclist’, the real reason team Ineos' are riding those weird wavey wheels and Zwift’s new competition. Plus they play more Overrated and Underrated, and answer your questions. You can watch Francis’ video with Cycling Mikey here: https://youtu.be/TVcW0pqSaC8 If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we bring you one of our most requested episodes – the lads discuss their backgrounds in cycling and how they found themselves managing a media business. This is a slightly longer episode than usual, so make yourself a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the full ep, or break it up into smaller listening bites to fill your downtime over the next week or two. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s that time of year when the big bike brands start to release their new bikes for the year and this week the lads chat about the hype around the Specialized Tarmac SL8. Plus they take a look at Peter Sagan’s new themed hotel, create their own dream hotel, discuss bike packing tips for beginners and answer your questions about e-bikes and how to prep for a 100km ride. If you'd like to check out Sagan's new hotel yourself, you can do here (NOT sponsored! We just found it interesting!) https://www.instagram.com/sp.resort/?hl=en If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of The Wild Ones podcast. This week, the lads reveal the secret new marginal gains ‘hack’ the pros are testing. Plus they discuss Alex Baudin’s drug test disqualification, cycling burnout, winter bike setups and honour two GOATS of the cycling world in another round of overrated or underrated. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. SUPPORT Francis Cade and Cade Media directly: Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade Via our clothing brand WILD: https://wearethewildones.co.uk/collections/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the lads discuss the controversy and doping accusations in the wake of Jonas Vingegaard's spectacular Tour de France victory and THAT time trial, and ask should pro cycling be doing more to reassure fans that the sport is clean? Plus SRAM release patent plans for a new voice-activated gear shifting system – so is this the future of cycling? We’re also playing more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions about cycling clubs. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. SUPPORT Francis Cade and Cade Media directly: Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade Via our clothing brand WILD: https://wearethewildones.co.uk/collections/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we chat about our brand new YouTube series and whirlwind trip around the UK, discuss the curious case of the cracked S-Works that was spotted at the Tour and then vanished from social media, Cav's potential career plans and play more Overrated and Underrated. Sorry if the audio sounds a bit odd in places, this one was filmed in a hotel room and we've had to heavily edit the audio to get better sound quality, but it seems to have cut out Jimmi's mic in places. We're all off on holiday next week, but will be back for regular Thursday morning uploads on our return. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BIG problem with carbon braking surface, a big mess up from DHB and a silly Tour de France quiz are all up for discussion this week in episode 5. Plus Francis and Jimmi ponder what advice they’d give their 20-year-old selves, play more Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions. If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. SUPPORT Francis Cade and Cade Media directly: Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade Via our clothing brand WILD: https://wearethewildones.co.uk/collec... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads chat viewer conspiracy theories, the state of entry level bikes in 2023, reveal their dream bike collections, play another round of Overrated or Underrated and answer your questions in the latest instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. Francis and Jimmi’s USA jersey is available to pre-order until Monday 3rd of July. You can get it here: www.attacus.cc Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:00 Francis’ Gravel & Gin Adventures 00:37 Francis & Jimmi Made a Jersey! 01:52 The SRAM Conspiracy 07:29 We Were Wrong About ‘Cheap’ Bikes 14:00 Best Value Entry Level Bikes 17:48 Buying A New Bike? Consider These Things 21:50 Is It Cheaper To Buy Second Hand? 24:18 Our Dream Bike Collections! 33:34 Bikes Of The Future Need These Features! 40:06 FLUFF Up Of The Week 42:16 Chain Wax Controversy 44:26 Overrated or Underrated: Bikefits 48:05 Overrated or Underrated: AliExpress Groupsets 50:06 Overrated or Underrated: Aluminium Bikes 54:36 Overrated or Underrated: DuraAce 55:56 Overrated or Underrated: Carbon Bikes 57:47 Overrated or Underrated: Zwift 01:00:19 Overrated or Underrated: Cleaning Your Bike 01:02:52 DIY Mechanics Is HARD 01:07:45 Jimmi’s Latest Hit Track If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. SUPPORT Francis Cade and Cade Media directly: Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade Via our clothing brand WILD: https://wearethewildones.co.uk/collec... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the third instalment of The Wild Ones Podcast. And boy is it a good one. This week the lads chat about groupsets and why they're backing SRAM, debate whether rim brakes are dead, call out some marketing BS in the world of 'gravel' and 'indoor' specific products and debate chain wax, shaved legs, Lance Armstrong and more in another round of Overrated or Underrated. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Attacus Is Back + Top Secret Jerseys 01:18 Gino Mader Tribute 01:51 Why SRAM is Beating Shimano 06:15 SRAM Red Review 10,000 Miles Later 09:12 Gravel-Specific Helmets Are Now a Thing?! 13:10 Why ‘Indoor’ Specific Kit is Ridiculous 15:32 Is ‘Gravel’ Just a BS Marketing Term? 19:17 Are Rim Brakes Dead? 24:40 Marco Pantani Involved With The Mafia? 28:18 Jimmi Got Stung 34:17 Chain Wax: Overrated or Underrated? 36:11 Steel Bikes: Overrated or Underrated? 38:56 Shaved Legs: Overrated or Underrated? 42:12 Titanium Bikes: Overrated or Underrated? 45:44 Lance Armstrong: Overrated or Underrated? 49:01 Campagnolo: Overrated or Underrated? 52:22 Upgrading Tourney STI shifters: Listener’s Takeover 53:57 The Best & Worst Things About Being YouTubers 58:20 The Problem With Buying Second Hand Bikes 01:01:10 Jimmi’s Pizza Anthem If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. SUPPORT Francis Cade and Cade Media directly: Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franciscade Via our clothing brand WILD: https://wearethewildones.co.uk/collec... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the lads debate whether wearing a helmet is really as safe as we think, after shocking new research shows drivers view cyclists wearing safety gear as ‘less human’. Plus they chat about the drama at the cancelled Tour Féminin des Pyrénées, the rise of 1x and how GCN caused beef over a crankset (you can watch the original video here) Here’s a full breakdown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Unbound Was a Disaster 02:22 Why Francis Ditched L-Twoo 04:24 Unchained: Worth a Watching? 09:44 Pro Race Shambles & Why Francis Quit Racing 17:18 Helmets Don’t Make You Safe, Science Says 21:59 Why Mandatory Helmet Laws Are BS 25:00 Is This The Perfect Helmet?! 27:44 Why More Pros Are Riding 1x 31:07 Should More of Us Be Riding 1x? 37:05 Why Did GCN Do This??? 42:23 Are AliExpress Carbon Wheels Safe? 43:44 Sram v Shimano v AliExpress Electronic Groupsets 49:33 New Game! Are These Things Overrated or Underrated? 50:09 Shimano Claris and Sora 50:54 Flared Gravel Bars 52:05 Oval Chainrings 53:17 Electronic Shifting 54:09 Keto Diets 56:03 Bivvy Bags & Wild Camping 57:28 How To Sleep During an Ultra 01:00:17 Could Francis Run an Ultra Marathon? 01:03:33 Francis Lost His Bike! F**k Up Of The Week 01:05:33 Good News: Andy’s 12 Hour Turbo-thon 01:07:14 Goodbye! We also heard from Andy, Glyn, Pete and Andy who are going to be turboing for 12 hours to raise funds for Lister Hospital’s neonatal unit. To donate, head to: https://www.enhhcharity.org.uk/Appeal/neonatalbedrooms If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at [email protected] Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Francis and Jimmi reveal the secret the pros don't tell you about their bikes, react to the eye-wateringly expensive new Campagnolo groupset, debate if bike weight really matters, rate your bikes and much, much more. Here's a full rundown of the episode: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Francis’ Boozy Greece Trip 01:02 Jimmi’s Fitness Struggles 02:32 Mark Cavendish Retirement Reaction 05:38 Geraint Thomas Has A New Look! 09:46 New Campagnolo Costs HOW MUCH?! 14:38 Is The Cycling Industry Dying? 20:50 New Specialized Allez: Our Verdict 28:05 Netflix’s New Tour De France Show 33:23 What The Pros Don’t Tell You About Their Bikes… 39:44 F**k Up Of The Week 45:06 Why Are We All So Obsessed With Bike Weight? (The Big Question) 58:32 Is Marketing To Blame For Our Obsession With Weight? 01:03:54 What Happens to All Our Bikes After We’re Done Filming 01:05:00 The Weirdest Thing We’ve Seen On a Bike Ride 01:08:51 Do We Ever Argue? 01:11:10 Storytime: A Bikepacking Tyre Nightmare! 01:14:49 Rate My Ride! 01:30:06 Good News: The Team Helping Men With Their Mental Health 01:34:18 Goodbye Rate My Ride: Pictures of this week’s bikes Rich Mich’s £10 tip bike https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRdjyDIlG7/ Phil’s Mash All-Road ‘vintage’ gravel bike https://twitter.com/TheWildOnesPod/status/1663966602822336523 Tom’s Tarmac Tourer https://www.instagram.com/p/Csbi2fdoNIn/ If you’d like us to rate your bike or would like to send in a question or story, email us at [email protected] We also talked about a fantastic charity called Stand Tall Wales. If you’d like to find out more about their work or to donate, head to: https://standtallwales.co.uk/ Thanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices