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Hosted by Escape Collective · sports · EN · 29 episodes
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/
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Signup to Generate a PitchCycling 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).
The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling is hosted by Escape Collective. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Newbie newbie new: Or, how do you know if you're a cycling fandom beginner?" (25 October 2025, 30 minutes), "What WorldTour races are actually worth your time?" (22 September 2025, 50 minutes), and "The Tour de France edition" (15 September 2025, 25 minutes).
The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. The Beginner's Guide to Pro Cycling's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #28
<p>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...
Episode #27
<p>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...
Episode #26
<p>Ever have a question about the Tour de France? We've got you covered. </p>
Episode #25
<p>Cycling's a beautiful sport. It's also a nightmare for new fans to get into – a mess of jargon, history, and tactics. Journalism professor (and new cycling fan) Holly Johnson has questions, and together with Iain...
Episode #24
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson discuss the final episode of Unchained, focusing on the finale of the 2024 Tour de France.</p>
Episode #23
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, Dane Cash, and Intern Nick tackle the penultimate episode of Tour de France: Unchained, centering on the hopes of Richard Carapaz and other stagehunters trying to break free of the firm grip...
Episode #22
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, Dane Cash, and Intern Nick talk Unchained S3E6, which focuses on the history-making achievements of Biniam Girmay and Mark Cavendish.</p>
Episode #21
<p>Caley Fretz, Kit Nicholson, and Dane Cash dive into the fifth episode of season three, which takes a closer look at Jonas Vingegaard's journey back to racing after the crash that derailed the first half of his...
Episode #20
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson talk Unchained S3E4, which centers on the gravel stage of the 2024 Tour and the twin battles for stage honors and for GC position.</p>
Episode #19
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, Kit Nicholson, and Chris Marshall-Bell break down the third episode of the third season of Unchained, covering Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale's evolution and the challenges the team faces trying...
Episode #18
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson talk season three, episode two of Unchained, honing in on the four-rider GC battle at the 2024 Tour de France.</p>
Episode #17
<p>Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson discuss the opening episode of Tour de France: Unchained season three, which focuses on the build-up to the race and the dynamic of smaller teams taking on big-budget...
Episode #16
<p>The Unchained Binge podcast discusses the final episode of season two, the last Tour days of Thibaut Pinot.</p>
Episode #15
<p>The Unchained Binge podcast discusses season two, episode seven of the show, which focuses on Soudal-Quick Steps quest to win a Tour stage. </p>
Episode #14
<p>The Unchained Binge podcast discusses season two, episode six of the show, which offers an inside look in the Jonas Vingegaard's ascent to the top of the Tour standings.</p>
Episode #13
<p>The crew discusses season two, episode five of Unchained, which focuses on the Ineos Grenadiers and Tom Pidcock.</p>
Episode #12
<p>The podcast discusses the fourth episode of Unchained season two, which focuses on the Bahrain team in the aftermath of Gino Mäder's tragic death.</p>
Episode #11
<p>Dane Cash, Kit Nicholson, and Caley Fretz discuss the third episode of Unchained, where Jasper Philipsen and Alpecin-Deceuninck take center stage.</p>
Episode #10
<p>Kit Nicholson, Dane Cash, and Caley Fretz discuss the second episode of the second season of Unchained, which focuses on Australian GC hopefuls Ben O'Connor and Jai Hindley.</p>
Episode #9
<p>With the release of season 2 of Netflix's Tour de France: Unchained, the Unchained Binge podcast is back. In this first episode of the year, Kit Nicholson, Jonny Long, and Caley Fretz dive into the first episode...
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