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Beyond the Peloton Podcast

Cycling writer Spencer Martin breaks down the why and how of the professional cycling race. Subscribe to learn what happened, how it happened, and why it happened in an attempt to glean a deeper understanding of the sport. beyondthepeloton.substack.com

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33:06

Bonus Episode: UAE Media Day - Tadej Pogačar on His...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In this bonus minisode, Tadej Pogačar speaks in front of the gathered press at UAE Team Emirates' media day in Benidorm, Spain, during his UAE team’s training camp. The featured audio includes Pogačar’s press conference, where he outlines his early-season plans and reveals key details of his upcoming schedule, his priorities for the year ahead, what’s motivating him right now, and how he’s approaching the next phase of his career.*This audio was captured in live press conference, so please excuse

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49:39

Remco Evenepoel Targeting the Tour, Lidl-Trek Leaves...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/12/13

Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz check in from the epicenter of pre-season training camps, Spain’s Costa Blanca, where the stars are preparing for their 2026 campaigns, releasing their race schedules, and the transfer rumors are flying. They discuss Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s decision to have Remco Evenepoel target the GC at the 2026 Tour de France, Lidl-Trek leaving Jonathan Milan off their Tour roster, and where in the world Oscar Onley will race next season.This episode is brought to you by

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52:00

Will an Easier Giro d'Italia Route Lure Jonas...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/12/06

After announcing and outlining their Abandon Your Family 500 challenge, Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss how the recently revealed Giro d’Italia route could lure top stars to the race, debate who will win in a potential matchup between Isaac del Toro, Remco Evenepoel, and Jonas Vingegaard, and go through the recently-released 2026 Lifetime Grand Prix schedule. This episode is brought to you by Join Cycling. ⁠⁠⁠Get your first month free through this link⁠⁠⁠Season in Review Part 5: Just

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58:39

Matthew Riccitello on His Vuelta Breakout, Trading...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/11/29

Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz sat down with Tucson local/American GC star Matthew Riccitello live at the El Tour de Tucson to discuss his breakout ride at the Vuelta a España, his development from aspiring NBA star, to novice cyclist, to finishing 5th place overall at the Vuelta in just a few years, his decision to leave Israel Premier-Tech for the French superteam Decathlon-CMA CGM for 2026, and how he sees his career developing in the near future.This episode is brought to you by Join

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54:33

El Tour de Tucson Post-Race Thoughts

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/11/23

Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz report back on their experience racing at the El Tour de Tucson, which saw them race 102 miles at a scorching pace alongside George Hincapie, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Quinn Simmons, and 11,000 of their closest friends. Before they wrap, they have Steve Morganstern, board chairman for Perimeter Bicycling of America, including El Tour de Tucson, on to discuss the event and its charitable goals.This episode is brought to you by Join Cycling. ⁠⁠⁠Get your first month

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51:48

Rouleur Live Dispatch & Off-Season Rumors

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/11/15

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz check in from London’s Rouleur Live event, discuss their recent travel drama and the unfolding drama around the IPT team, and the rumor that their former sponsor, Premier Tech, is looking to partner with Mathieu van der Poel and his Alpecin team in 2026. This episode is brought to you by Join Cycling. ⁠⁠⁠Get your first month free through this link⁠⁠⁠Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠:

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57:26

Does Premier Tech's Sudden Withdrawal Suggest Pro...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/11/08

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss Los Angeles’ rise as a global hub for off-season pro-cycling training, why Premier Tech’s sudden and shocking departure from the IPT team is happening, and what it signals about the future of the sport. They also break down what top gravel stars might be earning, why that makes it difficult for them to attempt a jump to high-level road racing, Visma’s commitment to quality

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88:45

Benji Naesen on the Best & Worst of the 2025 Pro...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz are joined by Benji Naesen of the Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast to dive deep into his favorite and least favorite things about the 2025 season, as well as how Benji would devise a strategy to compete against dominant riders like Tadej Pogacar, reflections on the greatest eras in cycling, and why Milan-Sanremo is now the sport's best race.This episode is brought to you by Join Cycling

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72:36

TdF 2026 Route Details, Gravel's Future & What the...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/10/25

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz break down the LTGP’s season finale at the weather-shortened Big Sugar event, including what the future holds for Cinderella series winner Cam Jones and the evolving landscape of gravel racing. They also dive into a few key details of the 2026 Tour de France route, how the NBA’s recent mafia-driven gambling scandal could affect cycling, the thinking behind the new extremely short cycling

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81:37

Are Big Money Transfers Actually Worth It in Pro...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/10/18

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz dive into the wild mix of late-season gravel and road racing—from the Scratch Labs Café bike rack scene in North Boulder to Cam Jones shaking up Little Sugar, to how Isaac del Toro is reshaping UAE’s hierarchy alongside Tadej Pogačar. They debate whether teams are truly getting value after paying massive sums for top stars, unpack Mattias Skjelmose’s frustrations with Juan Ayuso’s arrival

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73:08

Pogačar’s Dominance Rolls On & Derek Gee Gets Sued

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/10/11

In the latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, Andrew Vontz and BTP newsletter author Spencer Martin break down what Tadej Pogačar’s presumed dominance in the season finale means, explore what other riders could do to stop him, and marvel at Tom Pidcock’s private jet dash from the finish line of Lombardia on Saturday to the start of Gravel Worlds on Sunday. They also dive into the unfolding legal drama between Derek Gee and his IPT team, and Andrew unpacks the brewing dispute between

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39:01

Tadej Pogačar’s Worlds Domination, Remco’s Meltdown,...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/10/03

In our latest episode of the Beyond the Peloton podcast, Andrew Vontz and I discuss a few major takeaways from Tadej Pogačar’s dominant World Championship win in Kigali, Rwanda, including the staggering watt numbers behind his solo attack, and the cracks apparent in Remco Evenepoel’s armor after his costly mid-race bike swaps. We discuss whether rising stars like 21-year-old Isaac Del Toro and 18-year-old Paul Seixas are already knocking on Pogačar’s door, preview this weekend’s European

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67:12

Can Remco Beat Tadej Again? | World Championship Road...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/09/27

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz preview this weekend’s World Championship road race in Kigali, Rwanda, going through the expected duel between Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel, and wondering if any darkhorses could upset the favorites at the high-altitude clash of the titans. They also discuss where Evenepoel’s dominant time trial championship puts him amongst the all-time greats against the clock, and debate if it affects his future viability as a GC contender. Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠:

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31:14

Minisode: Grass is the New Gravel, Remco vs Tadej at...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/09/20

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz get through a quiet week in bike racing by catching up, and revealing that the long-awaited BTP luxury experience camp may be coming to existence, before wondering if the grass-based LTGP Chequamegon MTB race will ring in an era of grass-only racing, how Remco Evenepoel will fare on the difficult Rwandan time trial course against Tadej Pogačar, and much, much more.Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠: In-Depth Vuelta Debrief⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way

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60:05

La Vuelta GC Battle Heats Up: Vingegaard vs. Almeida,...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/09/13

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz break down the final week of the 2025 Vuelta a España, going through the extremely tight GC battle between UAE’s João Almeida and Visma-Lease a Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard, discussing why UAE seems to struggle with matching Visma’s level of professionalism and coordination, Tom Pidcock’s impressive and unexpected ride, and what Giulio Pellizzari’s rise and Jai Hindley’s resurgence mean for Remco Evenepoel’s status at Red Bull-bora-Hansgrohe.Beyond the Peloton

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67:23

La Vuelta Week 2 Check-In: Can João Almeida Take Down...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz break down the second week of the 2025 Vuelta a España, mainly the GC battle that played out between UAE’s João Almeida and Visma-Lease a Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard on the hardest climb in pro cycling, Alto de l'Angliru, and if Almeida can realistically challenge Vingegaard for the overall win. They also discuss the continuing chaos at the UAE and how Juan Ayuso would fit in at his likely new destination of Lidl-Trek.Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠: Daily Vuelta Stage

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62:52

La Vuelta First Week Check-In: Is Juan Ayuso Leaving...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/08/30

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz break down the opening week of the 2025 Vuelta a España, highlighting a few standout moments from the race so far before discussing how the GC battle between UAE’s João Almeida and Visma-Lease a Bike’s Jonas Vingegaard is, or isn’t, shaping up as they expected. They also debate the reasons for Juan Ayuso's up-and-down performances and whether there is any truth to the rumors of his imminent departure from the crowded GC leadership lineup at UAE. Beyond the Peloton

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63:01

La Vuelta a España Preview: Can Jonas Vingegaard Save...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz invite Riding With’s Jonathan Kaplan to preview the 2025 Vuelta a España, including whether the race is a must-win endeavor for Visma and Jonas Vingegaard after a disappointing Tour de France, if UAE’s wave of young prospects can finally emerge as Grand Tour winners, and how the stage win battles between Mads Pedersen and Jasper Philipsen could play out.Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠: Tour de France 2025 Final Breakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way

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24:12

Did the Tour Kill the Climbing Bike & Does Remco...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz give their final thoughts on the 2025 Tour de France, including whether the race marked the rise of the aero bike and the death of the lightweight climbing bike, before diving into Remco Evenepoel’s blockbuster transfer to RedBull-Bora-hansgrohe and what it means for the team’s chemistry in the upcoming season.Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠: Tour de France 2025 Final Breakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is a public episode. If you'd

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49:41

Is the Tour’s Green Jersey Battle Shaping up to Be...

Beyond the Peloton Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Spencer Martin and Andrew Vontz discuss the action so far at the 2025 Tour de France, from the moto controversy between Tim Wellens and Quinn Simmons on Stage 15 to Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel and Jonathan Milan being locked in one of the best three-way Green Jersey battles of all-time, before breaking down which future star might eventually be able to take down Pogačar.Beyond the Peloton Newsletter⁠⁠: Tour de France 2025 Final Rest Day Reflections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way

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