The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

A comedy show about pro bike racing? A racing show with comedy? Even we're not sure. These three cycling aficionados met a decade ago as bike messengers and have spent countless hours racing, and more importantly discussing the finer qualities of all things bicycles, cycling culture and bike racing ever since. Join the conversation.

Episodes

August 19, 2025 74 mins

This week the podcast goes sub 11, Tim makes plans for a Spanish vacation destination and our hopes for the third grand tour of the year. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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This week we rank World Tour and some former World Tour bikes, so again a very French episode. Plus, Tim finds all the local races for Matt that he won't do. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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August 4, 2025 70 mins

This week celebrate the first French Tdf winner in......forever? Who knows the number, but it's been a long time. Plus, Tim questions his cranks.

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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July 29, 2025 64 mins

This week we discuss the third week of the Tdf and the great final day of action. Tim feels for the sprinters, Matt can't find a Haimar and Spencer thinks Wout is a in for GC next

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for fr...

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July 21, 2025 70 mins

This week we break our recorders and record that lo-fi episode all the people want. But seriously we had some technical difficulties so hope our hot takes make it to your ears. Tour talk and Tim does Tandem shopping. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at che...

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July 15, 2025 71 mins

This week we talk about the new 10-day work week in France, extraterrestrial sightings and cycling villains. Plus, some actual race info and the worst used bike ad ever.

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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It's the American 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing: Tradition.

It's time for our annual re-watch and discussion about American Flyers, the 1985 cycling classic staring Kevin Costner, David Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul and everyone's favorite cycling baddie Luca Bercovici. Let's hurt a little.

Be sure to check out returning show sponsor Hammerhead at hammerhead.io, and use code SLOWRIDE to get a freeeee H...

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July 1, 2025 65 mins

This week we ready ourselves for the TDF and all the normies that will have a sudden interest in our little world. We throw shade at the newest American team and pick some sponsors of our own. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rat...

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June 24, 2025 55 mins

This week we place the burden of French hope on some new and spindly shoulders. Tim gets excited about Campagnolo 13 and we talk about why we love a parts bin bike. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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June 17, 2025 64 mins

This week we discuss Tim's interest in dot watching, chamois cream picks and fancy bike shops. Plus, Tims top Toronto knife shop picks of 2025.

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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June 10, 2025 56 mins

This week as we enter full on TDF pre game time we wonder have we underestimated our favorite bond villian? Matt what's the bike? 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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June 3, 2025 40 mins

This week we are as surprised as you are about how this Giro ended. Maybe it's a nightmare or maybe this is a dream you've been having since 2018? Either way we discuss one of the most out of know where redemption arcs, we didn't even know we needed. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling comp...

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May 31, 2025 11 mins

Tubes!!!!! Reynolds 531, 753, 853. Columbus SL, Slx. Tange Prestige but not the currently labeled stuff. Tange 1 and sometimes 2. Ishiwata, Oria and last but not least TRUE TEMPEr. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for ...

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May 27, 2025 66 mins

This week we discuss the Giro and look forward to a third week. Can the old-timers drop the kid Del Toro or will UAE have 400 gc leaders? Plus, we learn what our future computer overlords think of us and where Matt got his fortune from. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use ...

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May 20, 2025 65 mins

This week Spencer jumps on the bandwagon, Wout beats MvDp at the Giro and surprise and Roglic loses time. We steal some team cars, fill up at the 7-11 and make a break for Tacos. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for fr...

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May 13, 2025 67 mins

This week we jump right into the middle of grand tour season with the La Vuelta Femme that just finished and the Giro just starting. Secret Ebay shoppers, geography experts and some amazing craigslist finds. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to ...

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April 29, 2025 63 mins

This week we talk Liege world champion and "world champion" wins, Spencer watches a video of a Klein Quantum and Tim buys a yellow bike. Plus, 7-11 and some great emails. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap for free!

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April 22, 2025 69 mins

Three hosts, three up sprints at Amstel and triple chainring Ti bikes. It seems all great things come in three this week. Plus, Tim learns of a fork, Tariffs and the danger of ebay app.

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate strap ...

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April 15, 2025 53 mins

This week we discuss two amazing editions of Paris Roubaix, wonder who golfs and wonder about old Tim hot takes. Plus, horse people and the Disney/ Bill Peet classic The Sword in the Stone. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at checkout to get a Heart Rate s...

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April 8, 2025 66 mins

This week Flanders Flanders and Dwars. Will we look back on this time with rose colored glasses? We talk Killing Killer Bees, attacking past the fan club and a TT even worse than a team timetrial....its Tariff Talk. 

This podcast is also supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network, and buy Hammerhead cycling! Visit hammerhead.io to check out the Karoo cycling computer, and use code SLOWRIDE at chec...

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