The BikeRadar Podcast

• The World's FASTEST UCI-Legal Road Bike 🔥 Plus Lance is Back, And More

  In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling. The pair discuss the launch of the Factor One – the world’s fastest UCI-legal road bike, according to the brand.  They also cover a huge bust of $1.1m counterfeit Specialized bikes on AliExpress, and Lance Armstrong’s return to the screen. Jack also expresses his admiration for this winter’s weirdest cycling accessory, and confesses his shredding sins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Campagnolo announces HUGE job cuts + new mid-tier groupset coming?

  In this week’s BikeRadar news show, Jack Luke is joined by Ashley Quinlan to discuss difficult times at Campagnolo, with news emerging that the Italian brand is planning to cut up to 120 jobs from its Vicenza HQ after posting losses of €24 million. Though unions disagree, the company says it has “no alternative” if it is to return to a sustainable footing. Jack and Ashley examine what the proposed restructuring means for the brand, how we got here, and what Campagnolo’s latest clarification tells us about its future direction.  The pair also delve into Campagnolo’s confirmation that it is developing new “intermediate” products, with Jack outlining what he believes the company needs to deliver to stay relevant in 2026 without alienating old-school fans of the brand. Finally, the duo discuss last week’s top-performing story on BikeRadar.com – the nine reasons why your next bike should be titanium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Why hi-vis isn’t a silver bullet for cycling safety (and what to do instead)

  In this week’s episode of the BikeRadar news podcast, Jack Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley to discuss this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling. Kicking things off is the news that while hi-vis clothing may not be the secret to staying safe while riding, biomotion could be. Next up, the two discuss Schmolke’s new TLO 50 wheelset, which is claimed to be the lightest aero disc brake wheelset in the world, and Garmin’s latest software updates for its Edge bike computers. For our ‘rant of the week’, Jack and Simon bemoan the UK government’s rumoured intention to cap the value of Cycle to Work purchases, due to concerns some are taking advantage of the scheme to buy “luxury leisure” bikes. Finally, we finish with our top story from last week – which was a feature on the Core sensor, a body temperature sensor used by the likes of Tadej Pogačar and other pro cyclists. Visit store.insta360.com and use code RADAR for up to 22% off the X5. The first 30 purchases using the code also get a free replacement lens kit. Offer runs from 20 November 2025 to 2 January 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Is the future of bike racing all indoors? Plus how to avoid burn-out this winter with Rouvy coach, Stephan Neusser

  In this week’s news show, Jake Luke is joined by Simon von Bromley for an indoor cycling special. Kicking things off, the duo discuss recent comments made by MyWhoosh’s director of esports and game operations, who said he believes the days of real-world bike racing could be numbered. They then move onto the strangest indoor cycling tech of all time, including bike treadmills to €14,000 indoor bikes made from glass and wood. Next up, George Scott is joined by Stephan Neusser, a sports scientist and coach who works for Rouvy, to discuss the fundamentals of indoor training and how to ensure you’re not burning out this winter. Lastly, Simon teases the results of his most recent smart trainer group test and tells Jack why £500 or $600 is the most any of needs to spend on a new trainer nowadays. Thank you to Rouvy for sponsoring this episode of the BikeRadar podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The 5 indoor training metrics we really care about

  We’re back for part three of our indoor training series, supported by Rouvy, and this time BikeRadar’s George Scott quizzes Simon von Bromley on the five training metrics that he really cares about.   Listen to episode one – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000731505583   Listen to episode two – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000732960392   Training zones explained – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast/id1461106709?i=1000633537578   Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/health/fit-older-male-cyclists-face-these-hidden-heart-risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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