Beyond the Peloton Podcast
by Spencer Martin
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Will Tadej Pogačar Be Back to His Best in 2027?
Will Tadej Pogačar Be Back to His Best in 2027?
About this podcast
Cycling writer Spencer Martin breaks down the why and how of the professional cycling race. Subscribe to learn what happened, how it happened, and why it happened in an attempt to glean a deeper understanding of the sport.
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Episodes
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- Will Tadej Pogačar Be Back to His Best in 2027? · 56 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the latest transfer rumors, dig into the beef between rival Kansas City Chiefs…
- Are Climbing Bikes Worth It in the Aero Era? · 59 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz review the 2027 Tour de France route, debate the merits of climbing bikes, and discuss their…
- Picnic PostNL’s Troubles Intensify & Team USA Flops at Track Worlds · 53 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss allegations of a toxic workplace at the Picnic–PostNL team, Team USA’s flop at the…
- Did Ciccone Get Robbed? · 1 h 8 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the final major race of the 2026 season, Il Lombardia, the upcoming gravel calendar…
- Can Rapha Be Saved? · 1 h 14 minOn this week’s BTP Podcast, co-host Andrew Vontz and I welcome Riding With’s Jonathan Kaplan on the show to go over a few lingering thoughts from the 2026 World Championships in…
- Does Brandon McNulty’s Worlds Win Mean the USA Is Now a Cycling Powerhouse? · 1 h 15 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz break down Brandon McNulty’s incredible and unexpected win at the 2026 World Championships…
- Is This Finally Wout's Time? | World Championships Road Race Preview · 1 h 8 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the upcoming World Championships in Montreal, how the race will play out, and who…
- Is Sepp Kuss an All-Time Great American Rider? · 41 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz debate whether MTB & CX have a “problem,” Sepp Kuss’ impressive final weekend in the Vuelta…
- Is Matthew Brennan Cycling’s Next Big Star? · 38 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss Enric Mas’ chances of winning the ongoing Vuelta a España, what to make of Matthew…
- How Does Uno-X Keep Winning Grand Tour Stages? · 54 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the action at the ongoing Vuelta a España, including Enric Mas’ incredible ride to…
- Quinn Simmons Dropped at Leadville & Tadej Pogačar Looks for Revenge at La Vuelta · 1 h 4 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz give their thoughts on Quinn Simmons’ performance at the 2026 Leadville 100 MTB race and…
- Our 2026 Tour de France Wrap-Up · 38 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz give their belated final thoughts on the 2026 Tour de France, including Tadej Pogačar’s…
- TDF Week 3 Check-In: Is Sleep Deprivation to Blame for Jonas Vingegaard's Crash? · 52 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the final week of the Tour de France, including Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s…
- Tour de France Week 2 Check In: What is UAE Doing? · 43 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the second week of the Tour de France, including what to make of Tadej Pogačar and…
- TDF 2026: Is This Tour Already Over? · 33 minSpencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz discuss the opening few stages of the Tour de France, including Tadej Pogačar and UAE’s…
- Tour de France 2026 Preview: Can Anyone Challenge Tadej Pogačar? · 1 h 9 minThe Tour de France is the biggest race on the calendar, so my co-host, Andrew Vontz, and I called in reinforcements by sitting down with Jonathan Kaplan of the Riding With…
- Have Tadej Pogačar & UAE Killed Cycling? · 1 h 26 minSpencer Martin and Andrew Vontz discuss Tadej Pogačar’s blowout win at the recent Tour de Suisse, wonder whether anyone can challenge him at the Tour de France, or whether he and…
- Giro Debrief & Unbound Looks Miserable · 40 minSpencer Martin and Andrew Vontz discuss Spencer’s trip to Ruben Van Gucht and Tom Boonen’s Wattage Festival in Belgium, before breaking down the Giro d’Italia and giving their…
- Giro d'Italia Week 3 Check-In · 47 minSpencer Martin and Andrew Vontz discuss the third week of the Giro d’Italia and chat about the upcoming Unbound Gravel event, and how far things have come from the early Dan…
- Is the Giro d'Italia Broken? · 52 minSpencer Martin and Andrew Vontz discuss and debate whether the Giro d’Italia is still a top-tier race or due for a revamp, and break down who will win and what they expect to…
