The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast wishes to create a community. Host Geraint Thomas states that cycling clubs have always positively impacted his life and career. With his podcast, he wants to take that concept globally. Anyone who loves cycling can be part of it, with no minimum speed requirements. If they decide to listen to the show, they are in. It's as simple as that.
The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club might have one man in the title, but it's a two-person show. First, there's the 2018 Tour de France winner himself. Thomas has had a successful cycling career spanning 12 years. He won six world cups, two world championships, and two Olympic gold medals. He uses the podcast to help amateurs improve their skills and let them into the world of elite cycling. Tom Fordyce, his cohost and sports journalist, is a great companion to help with that mission.
Fordyce is one of those hobby-driven cyclists. As such, he acts as the podcast listeners' voice, asking what they might want to know to improve. But Fordyce is also an award-winning author and sports journalist. More than that, he collaborated with Thomas to write The World of Cycling According to G and two other books. So he's already equipped with insider knowledge of the cycling industry.
There is no shortage of star power in The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club. Thomas often invites his colleagues to talk about their successes and failures. For example, Australian bicycler Richie Porte makes a guest appearance in an episode about climbing. In another instance, Rohan Dennis, another Aussie, explains the intricacies of time-trialing. During the season, Thomas records himself from the road, along with other pro cyclists. He talks about his training, injuries, and massage therapies. He also talks about the action in the Tour de France and other events. This podcast provides valuable insight for those who will never race as professionals. New episodes come out on a periodic basis, depending upon what is happening in the cycling world.
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