
About this episode
After a Christmas and New Year break, The Cycling Podcast returns with the now traditional early-season speculation episode.
With suggestions from some familiar voices, Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch look at some of the stories and trends we think may shape the 2025 professional cycling season.
With suggestions from some familiar voices, Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch look at some of the stories and trends we think may shape the 2025 professional cycling season.
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Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.
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