#46 Tour de France 2025 Preview Part II: The Complete Cycling Fantasy Analysis
Who's ready for the Tour de France?! The startlist is finalized and we are all set for a month of racing on cycling's biggest stage. Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard headline what looks to be another fantastic edition of the race, but there are plenty of more storylines to consider besides the fight for the yellow jersey. Join us as we go through all the credit categories in the Cycling Fantasy app and discuss our team selections!---Follow us on the Cycling Fantasy app, @anderson and @ggardner, and on X (Twitter) @listen2fcp and Instagram @listen2fcp.---(01:47) Intro(02:01) Startlist Analysis(25:32) Credit Categories Overview(27:05) 1200 credits(31:10) 1000 credits(35:43) 800 credits(43:21) 600 credits(48:05) 400 credits(51:01) 200 credits(54:49) Our Teams(01:03:38) Final Takeaways(01:05:10) Outro
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#45 Tour de France 2025 Preview Part I: What Makes the BEST Cycling Fantasy Team?
Apart from the national championships this week, it is all quiet in the cycling world, but the Tour de France looms large on the horizon. We are one week away from the most important bike race of the season. Join us as we take a look back at the best possible Cycling Fantasy Tour de France teams over time. We also analyze the route and discuss how things might play out this year!---Follow us on the Cycling Fantasy app, @anderson and @ggardner, and on X (Twitter) @listen2fcp and Instagram @listen2fcp.---(00:00) Intro(02:01) Tour de Suisse Recap(07:44) Previous Best Possible Teams(23:50) 2025 Route Analysis(34:36) Outro
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#44 Critérium du Dauphiné and Tour de Suisse Set the Stage for the 2025 Tour de France
The Critérium du Dauphiné is coming to a close and Tadej Pogačar is sitting pretty. We chat through how our fantasy teams have fared and look ahead to the Tour de Suisse. Both of these races are the premier warm-ups for the Tour de France. We hope we can find some form before the big race as well!---Follow us on the Cycling Fantasy app, @anderson and @ggardner, and on X (Twitter) @listen2fcp and Instagram @listen2fcp.---(00:00) Intro(00:55) Dauphiné Updates(09:55) Dauphiné Winners and Losers(15:29) Suisse Startlist Analysis(25:00) Suisse Picks and Strategy(32:10) Outro
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#43 Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 Preview: A Battle Between Pogačar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel
We've barely recovered from the Giro and the Critérium du Dauphiné is here. It will be a battle between the sport's best with Pogačar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel all lining up for the Tour de France warm-up. With all three riders priced at 1200 credits, some difficult fantasy decisions will need to be made!---Follow us on the Cycling Fantasy app, @anderson and @ggardner, and on X (Twitter) @listen2fcp and Instagram @listen2fcp.---(00:00) Intro(01:51) Cycling Fashion Hot Takes(07:15) Dauphine Overview(09:56) Startlist Analysis(18:19) Pog v Jonas v Remco(21:30) Our Picks(30:26) Outro
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#42 Giro d'Italia 2025 Recap: Is The Next Generation of Cyclists Here?
We're back in the saddle, taking stock of our Giro performance. Is the next era of cycling now or will the veterans like Simon Yates continue to impress? ---Follow us on the Cycling Fantasy app, @anderson and @ggardner, and on X (Twitter) @listen2fcp and Instagram @listen2fcp.---(00:00) Intro(02:05) Overall Giro Thoughts(06:27) The Turning: The New Wave of Aliens(09:54) Looking Back at Our Picks(16:37) Highs and Lows(19:00) UAE Tactics(24:15) Outro
The Fantasy Cycling Podcast is hosted by Grant Gardner and John Anderson. We're obsessed with professional cycling and believe fantasy games are one of the best ways to grow the cycling community. There's a lot of podcasts out there that talk about racing and results, but we're interested in what makes the best fantasy team. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the cycling world, we offer a lively discussion of the sport—and try and win a few fantasy competitions in the process. Throughout the season we’ll break down race strategies, rider performances, and help you build a winning team.
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