Podcasts and cycling go together perfectly like chain lube and smooth gear shifts. The popularity of podcasts has exploded in the last few years and the trend looks set to continue. In a world of short-attention spans, sometimes it’s just so nice to do a deep-dive into a subject and listen to people who know what they are talking about do just that for an hour. Podcasts are ideal for situations where you can multi-task - making breakfast, travelling or exercising are prime examples - and it works perfectly for cycling too.
So whether you’re commuting to work, doing a 100 km or training indoors on ROUVY, podcasts keep your mind engaged while your legs do the work.
In 2025, the world of cycling podcasts is bigger, better, and more diverse than ever, covering everything from pro peloton drama to FTP-boosting training tips and and a whole range of inspiring two-wheeled tales from around the world.
In this roundup, we’ve curated what we think are the best cycling podcasts of the year — the most popular ones, the most interesting ones as well as the ones we at ROUVY keep coming back to because we love them. They all make great listening for when you’re on your trainer on the road. But a word of warning: a cyclists tope priority when out on the road is awareness of the environment around them. So don’t get so focused on your listening material that you don’t notice other vehicles and hazards around you.
Why cycling podcasts are perfect for cyclists
Cyclists are masters of multitasking. With hours spent in the saddle — whether riding outdoors or training indoors, especially during indoor sessions or endurance training — it makes perfect sense to pair your pedalling with compelling audio. Podcasts bring a new dimension to your ride: insight, entertainment, and motivation, all hands-free. TV can be entertaining too but there's something about pure audio that just helps you stay zoned in.
Audio content fits naturally into cycling routines with something for everyone:
Indoor riders can break the monotony of trainer time with stimulating conversations.
Commuters can turn travel time into learning time.
Road and gravel cyclists can fuel long solo rides riding outdoors with stories from the peloton or practical training tips.
Let’s dive into the best cycling podcasts of 2025 that are dominating earbuds around the globe.
Top podcasts for pro cycling fans
These pro cycling podcasts are your backstage pass to the biggest races in cycling, including the WorldTour, Spring Classics, and Grand Tours. All are ideal for getting expert analysis, rider interviews, and pro insights.
The Cycling Podcast
Founded by Richard Moore, this long-time favourite seems to have been around forever but remains essential listening. After Richard Moore's passing, The Cycling Podcast is presented today by a team including Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie, offering in-depth race analysis, team dynamics, and honest conversations about the sport. With a perfect combination of knowledge and passion, it delivers insightful discussions and expert coverage - making it an audio staple for fans of the pro scene.
Why's it good? Smart, well-researched insights from experienced journalists. Their Tour de France coverage is second to none.
Beyond the Peloton
Hosted by former pro Spencer Martin, this is a deep dive into race strategy and performance data that dares to go where other podcasts don’t. The podcast covers a wide range of race scenarios and cases, and offers listeners comprehensive insights into different types of events and situations. Spencer also answers questions about race tactics and performance, and listeners are encouraged to submit their questions for discussion on the podcast, providing expert responses to enhance understanding. It’s for listeners who like their cycling content with a side of analytics - but on a level that everyone can understand. There’s also an essential Substack newsletter of the same name.
Why's it good? Detailed breakdowns of race tactics and who’s hot or not in the peloton.
Never Strays Far
Never Strays Far started when British duo Ned Boulting and David Millar decided to bring a blend of irreverence and insider knowledge to cycling podcasting. The format has developed and evolved and, after bringing Pete Kennaugh to form a trio, the hosts share a unique and compelling perspective, making it chatty, funny, and refreshingly offbeat but still informative. Officially it's about cycling but at the same time it manages to be about life itself and everything inbetween.
Why's it good? A refreshing, often very funny take on racing and life around it.
Top Podcasts for training and performance
If you’re looking to sharpen your edge, boost your FTP, or fine-tune your nutrition intake, then these cycling training podcasts are what you should be listening to, no matter your level.
Many of these shows, including popular cycling coach podcasts, focus on developing essential cycling skills and the right mindset for success. If you haven’t hired a pro coach, these podcasts are the next best thing.
Fast Talk
Created by the experts at Fast Talk Labs, the authors of this podcast are recognized experts in the field. This one gets seriously nerdy about performance, delving deep into the mechanics of cycling, including VO2 max, lactate thresholds, and endurance periodization - but it's all made easily digestible and won't blind you with the science.
Why's it good? Science is good and every episode is grounded in scientific fact, offering science-backed training knowledge from elite coaches and physiologists.
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast
Maybe not as hot as in it's heyday a few years ago, this long-running podcast is still a must-listen for indoor cyclists and data-driven riders. Hosted by Coach Chad and the TrainerRoad crew, the podcast answers real-world training questions on cycling and triathlon and discusses specific training cases with detailed advice. Each episode is carefully curated to ensure relevant and insightful content.
Why listen? TrainerRoad is one of the go-to places for cycling info and here you get practical, rider-tested tips for every level, from weekend warrior to racer to triathlete.
The Cycling Performance Club Podcast
Maybe not as well known as other podcasts, this one’s a hidden gem. It’s hosted by Dr. Jason Boynton (sport scientist & cycling coach), Cyrus Monk - pro cyclist & cycling coach) and Damian Ruse (pro cycling coach) and each episode focuses on a specific topic to provide evidence-based training strategies. The podcast features in depth conversations on training and performance, offering listeners comprehensive insights into the sport.
Why listen? No fluff - just facts and honest, research-driven content you can apply immediately.
Cycling Culture, Stories & Lifestyle Podcasts
Cycling isn’t just about watts and wheels - to many people it’s a way of life. These podcasts explore the people, places, and deeper connections that make cycling so special, including exploring new routes, cycle touring adventures, and mountain biking experiences - from the latest in the bike industry to community tales and journeys that span the world.
They cover all things cycling, from road racing to the mountain bike world and beyond.
Life in the Peloton
Hosted by Aussie ex-pro Mitch Docker, this show blends personal storytelling with candid chats featuring other cyclists. Docker brings unique stories from the peloton, offering encouragement, hope, and inspiration to listeners as a motivating force. The podcast also features discussions on the future of cycling, exploring upcoming trends and recent innovations. It’s heartwarming, funny, and very human.
Why’s it good? Real talk from within the pro ranks. Docker’s sincerity and curiosity shine through.
Bikes or Death
Hosted by Patrick Farnsworth, Bikes or Death is the unofficial voice of the bike-packing and adventure cycling world. The interviews dig deep into the motivations, philosophies, and adventures of everyday cyclists and ultra-endurance legends alike. This one's less about FTP and more about the transformative power of time on two wheels and will take you to some great places.
Why's it good? A love letter to bike-packing, gravel riding, and the wild outdoors — with a strong focus on community and personal journeys.
The Slow Ride Podcast
If you want your cycling news delivered with dry humour and brotherly banter, this one’s for you. The hosts met as bike messengers and have been best friends ever since. The Slow Ride Podcast covers a wide range of cycling topics and provides reports on the latest cycling news. Their approach is to cover cycling news with a unique blend of insight and a healthy dose of humour.
Why listen? Fun, funny, and refreshingly unpolished. It’s like a laidback pub chat about bikes with your mates.
What We Listen to at ROUVY
At ROUVY, we’re a diverse crew: racers, adventurers, fitness nerds, tech-heads and weekend warriors. Our team includes professional cyclists and those with experience in the professional peloton, bringing expert insights from the highest level of the sport. We ride outside, we ride indoors (of course!) and yes, we love a good podcast. Here are some of our team’s favourite podcasts for cyclists, curated from hours in the saddle and behind the scenes.
Geraint Thomas Cycling Club / Watt Occurring
Watt Occurring is the original show hosted by Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe, and it evolved into the broader Geraint Thomas Cycling Club (GTCC), featuring more structured episodes with top-drawer guest legends and plenty of cycling insight. Geraint’s charm and Luke’s humour create a lighthearted but informed space to talk racing, training, and tales from the pro scene.
Why's it good? The dulcet welsh tones of the two hosts are pure ASMR. We love this one so much we decided to sponsor it.
Overnight Success Podcast
Hosted by Wade Wallace, the founder of CyclingTips, Overnight Success is about the people, struggles, and soul-searching behind passion-driven projects. With a calm and reflective tone, Wade revisits his own personal journey, while also talking with others about how iconic cycling brands are built, sharing a wealth of insights and experiences from across the cycling world.
Why’s it good? This fascinating show is part storytelling, part therapy, and part blueprint for anyone interested in cycling, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
The Wild Ones Podcast
Hosted by pro cyclists Alex Dowsett and Dan Bigham, The Wild Ones dives into life inside and around the WorldTour. Brimming with honest chat and inside jokes, it feels like eavesdropping on a fun, laid-back post-race chat in the team bus. Expect tech talk, media banter, and stories you won’t hear on the podium.
Why’s it good? A spicy, unapologetic, behind-the-scenes view of elite cycling culture — full of laughs, raw stories, and locker room energy.
The best cycling podcasts can enhance your experience
Cycling podcasts in 2025 are better than ever. Whatever your field of interest, there’s always a podcast (or five) out there waiting to enhance your next indoor or outdoor ride.
At ROUVY, we believe indoor rides should never be boring — and the right podcast can be the secret weapon to keep you pushing, learning, and bettering yourself through every ride. And podcasts really are the perfect accompaniment for a session.
The suggestions here are based on research and personal preferences so, of course, they are partly subjective. But go ahead and try them out and figure out your favourites. After a while they become like trusted friends that you'll want to hang out with. Don’t forget to subscribe to your favourite cycling podcasts to stay updated and not miss out. Happy listening - and happy cycling!
