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Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

Off The Back - A Cycling Weekly Podcast

Written by: Anne-Marije Rook
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We get you up to speed with everything happening in the world of cycling.


Join our team of expert journalists as they break down the biggest races and analyse the latest news across the sport and the industry around it.


Whether it’s the Grand Tours, gravel or gear, we’ve got you covered.

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Episodes
  • Giro’s 20g bike weight debate & an epic Unbound year

    Giro’s 20g bike weight debate & an epic Unbound year
    Jun 5 2026

    In this episode of "Off the Back," a Cycling Weekly podcast, Simon, Rook, and Andy dive into an exciting week in the cycling world.


    Jonas Vingegaard quite handily won the Giro d'Italia, earning a rare place in cycling history as one of just 8 male cyclists to have won all three Grand Tours while teammate Sepp Kuss

    Earned this trifecta by winning a stage in all three tours, and delivered a very touching post-race interview.


    We also cover the epically muddy Unbound edition, which certainly delivered a spectacle and lots of tech to talk about. We spoke at length about the emergence of a Gravel Super Team and Keegan Swenson's selfless act to help his teammate, Mads Wurtz Schmidt, to take the win.


    And, of course, we also delve into the controversial disqualification of Lorena Wiebes at the Giro, sparking debates on UCI regulations.


    #cyclingpodcast #unboundgravel




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    48 mins
  • Rain means mud, mud means disaster - Unbound Week is here

    Rain means mud, mud means disaster - Unbound Week is here
    May 29 2026

    nowhere, USA, for Unbound Gravel, the world’s premier gravel race. In this episode, Rook, Andy and Meg explore the course challenges, tech breakthroughs, and inspiring stories behind this event.


    Take, for example, 93-year-old Fred Schmid, who’s taking on Unbound yet again. Or an ultra-endurance athlete Heather Jackson who’s aiming to defend her XL title just weeks after completing the 250-mile Cocodona trail running race. We also talk about Cam Jones’ prototype Scott bike with 32” wheels, when to replace your cycling helmet and why tensions between cars and bikes are running high in the UK.


    #GravelRacing #Unbound #cyclingpodcast


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    46 mins
  • Giro Carnage, Bike Leaks & LEGO Nerddom

    Giro Carnage, Bike Leaks & LEGO Nerddom
    May 22 2026
    In this week’s episode of Off the Back, Rook, Adam and Pat unpack the chaos unfolding at the Giro d’Italia — brutal weather, huge crashes and controversial fan behaviour. They also dive into Specialized’s leaked bikes, Lynskey filing for bankruptcy, why free cycling coverage matters more than ever, the top speed of e-bikes, and the surprising reader debate around handlebar mirrors, Varia lights and dropper posts.

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    54 mins
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