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The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling

The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling

By: Escape Collective
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 Cycling is a beautiful sport. It's also a nightmare for new fans to get into – a mess of jargon, history, and tactics, spread across a long and confusing calendar. We are here to help. Journalism professor (and new cycling fan) Holly Johnson has questions, and Iain Treloar has answers (sometimes). Join us for the beginners' guide to pro cycling, as we break down what you need to know about the sport, and why. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/Escape Collective
Episodes
  • Newbie newbie new: Or, how do you know if you're a cycling fandom beginner?

    Newbie newbie new: Or, how do you know if you're a cycling fandom beginner?
    Oct 25 2025

    How can cycling be more welcoming to newcomers? How do you know if you are one? Does it matter? Holly takes the reins as she and Iain assess the landscape for fresh fans of the sport, figure out the best way to open the tent for everyone, and come up with a handy tool to Find Your Own Pro Cyclist Name.

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    30 mins
  • What WorldTour races are actually worth your time?

    What WorldTour races are actually worth your time?
    Sep 22 2025

    So you've watched the Tour de France – what next? With a continent-hopping WorldTour calendar, running from January to October, there's a whole lot to wrap your head around. Holly and Iain run through the races that are worth getting up early (or staying up late) for, the ones that help shape the season's narrative, and the ones that are worth skipping.
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    50 mins
  • The Tour de France edition

    The Tour de France edition
    Sep 15 2025

    Ever have a question about the Tour de France? We've got you covered.

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    25 mins
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