The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast
Cade Media
SummaryThe Wild Ones Cycling Podcast is your weekly deep dive into the fast-paced, often chaotic world of cycling. Hosted by Francis, Jimmi, and producer Emily, the team brings a raw, unfiltered perspective to everything from professional peloton drama and industry-shaking tech trends to the gritty reality of ultra-distance endurance racing. Whether they are dissecting the latest UCI rule changes, debating the ethics of gear standards, or laughing at the industry’s most bizarre marketing missteps, the hosts don’t shy away from controversy. You will hear honest, hands-on critiques of new equipment, discussions on the economics of the pro circuit, and investigations into the intense controversies that define modern gravel and road racing. Beyond the technical gear talk, the show thrives on its connection to the community. The hosts frequently invite expert guests, like professional bike mechanics, to pull back the curtain on the industry, while keeping the atmosphere lighthearted and relatable for riders of all levels. It is a show built for those who love bikes but aren’t afraid to call out the sport’s absurdity, institutional failures, or ridiculous trends. If you want to stay informed, engaged, and thoroughly entertained by the latest headlines and underground stories from the cycling world, grab your helmet and join the conversation. It is all about the love of the ride and holding the industry accountable, one episode at a time.
Updated Jul 2, 2026
Episodes
Ep 137: What Were Pinarello Thinking? + How Much Does Tadej Pogačar Earn?
We dissect the bizarre Louis Vuitton Pinarello collaboration and analyze the massive salary battle for cycling stars.
Ep 136: Ranking Popular Cycling Challenges Worst To Best + Canyon's Wild New Bikes
We rank popular cycling challenges from worst to best and dive into Canyon’s vision for the future of bike safety.
Ep 135: 9 Costly Bike Mistakes Most Cyclists Make + Ultra Race Cheating ft. Bike Mechanic Nic
Master bike maintenance, avoid common gear blunders, and explore the drama behind ultra-endurance racing scandals.
Ep 134: Most Ridiculous DQ In Cycling? + Unbound Was Disgusting
Lorena Wiebes gets disqualified over a marginal weight limit at the Giro while Unbound turns into a muddy disaster.
Ep 133: The UCI Lost to SRAM + Why I Wiped My Strava Stats
We dive into SRAMs legal win against the UCI, investigate the shifter length debate, and explain my Strava reset.
Ep 132: Pro Cyclist Beaten Unconscious + Giro Riders Told To Stop This
Pro riders face assault and Giro d'Italia competitors are told to stop peeing in bottles during race stages.
Ep 131: The Canyon Frame Error Nobody Noticed + E-racing Dopers Beware…
Canyon fixes a geometry printing error and e-racing platforms begin implementing professional-grade doping tests.
Ep 130: Shimano Conspiracy Theories + The Worst Groupset We Ever Reviewed
Testing the latest Shimano rumors and a brutally honest review of the worst groupset to ever hit the workshop.
Ep 129: MAAP Fires Shots at Assos + An Epic Bike Event Fail ft. Mechanic Nic
Mechanic Nic joins to dissect his disaster at Cape Epic, call out industry trends, and highlight a new brake tech.
Ep 128: The UCI is COMING for YouTubers + Are Quiet Roads More Dangerous?
The UCI threatens a cycling YouTuber, plus a breakdown of bike safety, confusing product lines, and new race tech.
Ep 126: Seriously, What’s Canyon Doing? + Unhinged Bike Theft Attempt
Canyon raises eyebrows with a mysterious new race bike while professional cyclists combat brazen team bike thieves.
Ep 127: The Best Value Bike Brand No One’s Talking About? + Bikes We’d Actually Buy in 2026
Discover the best hidden-gem bike brands offering incredible value, plus our top picks for bikes to buy in 2026.
Ep1 26: Seriously, What’s Canyon Doing? + Unhinged Bike Theft Attempt
We discuss the mysterious new Canyon aero bike, the dangers of squishy top tubes, and a chaotic bike theft attempt.
Ep 125: ‘Homicide Attempt’ on Ex Pro + Gravel Bike Tech Can Get In The Sea
Pro cycling headlines, the dangers of painkiller use, and a rant on why modern gravel bike tech is going nowhere.
Ep 124: Shimano Are Being Fined + Another New Factor?!
Shimano faces an 11.5 million dollar penalty for delayed recalls on faulty cranksets plus new interchangeable wheels.
Ep 123: Why, Giant?, The $7500 CAAD14 + Our Coolest Guest Yet! Ultra-Cycling Record Holder Sarah Ruggins
Ultra-cycling record holder Sarah Ruggins joins us to discuss her incredible journey from illness to elite racing.
Ep 122: Weird Move, Shimano + Specialized and Trek Want Refunds
Shimano brings back Tiagra, bike brands sue over tariffs, and we discuss the latest pro racing safety concerns.
Ep 121: UAE Rider ‘Met Banned Doping Coach’ + Underrated Gear We Still Use in 2026
Ep 120: SRAM Backs Down + STOP With These Ridiculous Wheels
Ep 119: A Shimano Conspiracy… + Finally, The Bike We’ve Waited For
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