Episodes 657
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (529)
Since Apr 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Velo Podcast brings you inside the world of gravel and road racing with Velo's team of reporters and commentators.

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The "GRXTR" Mashup: Why 12 Speeds Might Be All You Need

Jun 12, 2026 56m

wash lines, and why the UCI is suddenly policing your jersey pockets and screen size. This week on the Velo Podcast, it's lonely! I was away doing an interview, and Mike Levy is out in the wilderness…

Team Tactics, Peeing on Chains, and 32-Inch Wheels: The Unbound 2026 Debrief

Jun 05, 2026 56m

Logan Jones-Wilkins is back from the mud in Kansas to break down a wild 26-mph crash, the dominant Specialized Crux 5 debut, and why gravel racing might never be the same. As we mentioned last week,…

The Great Gravel Debate, 32-Inch Wheels, and Ride Audio Confessions

May 29, 2026 1h 3m

We dive into the controversial Scott prototype at Unbound, argue over what makes the perfect gravel bike, and reveal the top picks from our new Road Bike Buyer's Guide. Last week Josh missed the pod,…

When is Course Cutting Cheating? + Giro Water Bottle Fines and Strava Feuds

May 22, 2026 1h 1m

Mike Levy, Lisa Charleboise, and Logan Jones-Wilkins hold down the fort talking about pee, ultra-racing, and Strava feuds. First, Levy tries to pry embargoed information out of Jones-Wilkins before…

Radical TT Designs, the UCI's Tech Controversy, and Chris Froome

May 15, 2026 1h 1m

From wild TT bikes spotted at China Cycle to the real reason behind the Jan-Willem van Schip DQ, we break down the week's biggest tech news. Plus, I talk about sitting down with Chris Froome in China…

Factor's New Ultra-Distance Race Bike & Lisa's 600km Adventure

May 08, 2026 59m

This week's episode is all about riding long. Factor's new Sarana ultra-distance race bike made its first appearance at last weekend's Traka gravel race in Girona, Spain, and Velo tech editor Logan…

Dueling Over 32-Inch Wheels and Testing Two Polar-Opposite Gravel Bikes

May 01, 2026 52m

This week's episode was just like any other. There was definitely nothing controversial… Logan Jones-Wilkins and I dive into two vastly different gravel bikes we’ve been testing, starting with my…

The 32-Inch Wheel Debate, $6,500 Wheels, and the Wildest Tech at Sea Otter

Apr 24, 2026 49m

We break down the polarizing "big wheel" trend, compare ultra-premium Partington wheels to Hunt's high-value alternatives, and dive into the coolest gear from the Sea Otter Classic. This week, the…

Free Speed for 3,000 Miles: Joe Nation's Extreme Bikepacking Aero Hack

Apr 17, 2026 1h 3m

This week the Velo team is at Sea Otter covering the latest tech and Mike Levy is holding down the fort. In this episode, Levy sits down with New Zealander Joe Nation, a rider who possesses one of…

Stop Under-Tiring Your Gravel Bike (and Other Hot Takes)

Apr 10, 2026 48m

I went to Taiwan, but the show must go on. While I was away covering the Taipei Cycle Show, Mike Levy, Lisa Charlebois, and Logan Jones-Wilkins had plenty to talk about. Predictably, things got…

A $31,000 Titanium Bike, 32-Inch Wheels, and Breaking the Factor One

Apr 03, 2026 1h 1m

Five minutes after walking in the door from the Taipei Cycle Show, I sat down with Mike Levy to unpack what it was like being there. We immediately dive into the wildest tech from the show floor:…

Why a Former Tour de France Pro Recommends Gaining Weight

Mar 27, 2026 1h 11m

Legendary Canadian racer Svein Tuft joins Mike Levy to chat about stories from his book, We Will Never Be Here Again. The two cover wild stories ranging from epic bike-packing trips while pulling…

The Truth About One-Sided Gravel Pedals: Brilliant Upgrade vs Industry Scam

Mar 20, 2026 1h 14m

We debate whether dumping half your pedal is actually worth the cash, unpack a terrifying lead-vehicle disaster at the Mid-South gravel race, and explain why buying price-point carbon is a…

How to Steal Giant’s 18 Free Watts, the CAAD14 Apology, and Pro Peloton Road Rage

Mar 13, 2026 1h 4m

There has been an alarming amount of physical assault and middle fingers flying in the pro peloton lately. Last weekend, UCI race officials disqualified NSN Devo rider Kiaan Watts after he reached…

Pogačar Deep Dive with Andy McGrath, the Man Who Literally Wrote the Book on Pogi

Mar 06, 2026 1h 3m

What does it take to be considered one of the greatest of all time? A boatload of major wins doesn't hurt, of course, but how a racer wins can be just as important. Tadej Pogačar's list of victories…

MVDP and Vollering Dominate at Opening Weekend

Mar 03, 2026 34m Bonus

Opening weekend in Flanders saw chaos, carnage, and the inevitable, with Omloop first-timer Mathieu van der Poel taking a dominating win and Demi Vollering showing some impressive early-season…

The Garmin Trap, Garbage Geometry, and Hookless "Marketing BS"

Feb 27, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode of the Velo podcast, we're doing some collective venting about the stuff that grinds our gears, but we don’t start there. Instead, we open with some breaking news from Lisa about…

The $10,000 SuperSix EVO Reality Check (and the $3,000 Sleeper Hit)

Feb 20, 2026 53m

Senior Tech Editor Josh Ross has spent the last month living with the 5th generation Cannondale SuperSix EVO, and he’s come to a blunt conclusion: either he’s jaded, or the flagship "superbike" just…

Bigfoot, Hi-Viz Victim Blaming, and the Garmin Drafting Hack

Feb 13, 2026 55m

From donkeys in the Oman desert to a kangaroo take-down at the Tour Down Under, the 2026 racing season is off to a wild start. But the real creature chaos starts when Levy tells the story of being…

The 2026 Drivetrain Shootout & Trek Check-Out First Impressions

Feb 06, 2026 1h 19m

This week, Velo tech editor Josh Ross dives deep into the "Big Four" road groupsets. After months of testing SRAM Red AXS, Shimano Dura-Ace, Campagnolo Super Record 13, and the TRP Vistar //…

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