The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club

The boys are back with plenty of racing to report on! Luke’s been sportingly helping his breakaway companions in Italy, while G’s been getting in the hard yards at Catalunya as he builds up the Giro. There’s a bit of retirement planning - the Geraint Thomas Six Day anyone? And Luke’s feeling funky about Flanders. See you next week for a debrief of ‘De Ronde’.

Luke's been hanging out with G's mate Sam Warburton on his new podcast called Captains. Sam even got Luke chatting about that incident at the 2019 Tour de France... And if you want to hear the full episode, just search for Captains in your podcast app. Enjoy!

Luke’s in Italy, G’s in Spain, and the boys have got some big racing to debrief. Fresh from Milan-San Remo Luke gives us the inside line of Filippo Ganna’s mega ride to second, while G has the lowdown on the Volta a Catalunya after stage one, with some big, big mountains on the horizon.

G and Luke are back with their first episode of their new season — and their first Watts Occurring as part of Crowd Network! There’s Paris-Nice and Tirreno Adriatico to catch up on but, for the first time in years, neither has raced either of the classic early-season WorldTour races. The boys divulge why, reflect on their off-seasons and look ahead to Milan-San Remo. See you next week for Luke’s lowdown from the longest one-day race of the year.

A huge welcome to our new team-mate Watts Occurring, which will be joining the GTCC feed from Tuesday 14th March. You'll now get Watts Occurring episodes every single Tuesday from March - September, before the GTCC comes back for season 4 in the winter. Enjoy Geraint and Luke Rowe's unfiltered, uncensored chats from inside the peloton and from all the major races in the pro-cycling season.

The seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner joins Geraint and Tom for the final episode of series 3. ‘Peter The Great’ and G reminisce on years of racing against each other, but who will retire first? We also learn about Sagan’s love of a friendly bet between friends or team-mates… but how many has he lost and what were the consequences? And remember, Watts Occurring starts on the GTCC feed from Tuesday 14th March so there’s no end to the cycling content! Also, if you want bonus episodes of the GTCC over the Spring and Summer, become an Official GTCC Domestique over at patreon.com/GTCC.

What do mechanics do? How fit do they have to be? And how good is G's knowledge of the bike? (Spoiler alert: it's woeful) Geraint and Tom sit down with INEOS mechanic Richard Lambert as we give you an insight into one of the most important roles in a cycling team. Plus, there's Welsh cake chat to celebrate St David's Day, and some BIG news about Watts Occurring!

All Blacks legend Richie McCaw joins Geraint in New Zealand for a bonus episode of the GTCC. We know he took G out on a very pacey ride, but what else has he been up to since retirement? Hear about the GODZone adventure race, New Zealand's Coast to Coast, hand gliding, and a possible guided trip up Alpe d'Huez from G...

What cut do agents take? What's the strangest demand you've ever seen from a rider in their contract? Why isn't there a transfer system in cycling? And who's the hardest rider to manage? Geraint and Tom put all your tough questions to G's cycling agent Andrew McQuaid. Plus, G opens up about his own contract negotiations.

What's it like being in the same team as your younger brother? Is he embarrassing? Would you ride for him in a race? Geraint sits down with his INEOS team-mate Ethan Hayter to talk sibling rivalry and his hopes for the 2023 season. Plus, have you heard of Ethan's famous Auntie? And sign up to become an official GTCC Domestique now at patreon.com/GTCC and get access to our LIVE online recording on Wednesday 15th February at 20:30 GMT. Don't miss out!

The Six Nations is back! As Geraint continues his world tour, former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton joins the GTCC to discuss his love of climbing and fear of descending. Sam also gives his old school mate some tips for retirement, and in return Geraint explains how to wear bib shorts. If you want to become an official GTCC Domestique and access bonus content, go to patreon.com/GTCC to sign up.

Geraint is now in New Zealand where he’s been on a ride with two very special Wanaka residents. But did they keep up with him? And can Tom persuade Geraint to do a bungee jump in Queenstown? G also invites INEOS team-mate Magnus Sheffield to the GTCC after teaming up at the Tour Down Under as he gets a lesson in aerodynamics and they have a moan about gravel racing. We also do a deep dive into Magnus’ heritage, his skiing pedigree and his plan for the 2023 season. Plus he takes on our ‘Sheffield on Sheffield’ quiz... with mixed results!

Geraint is joined in his king size bed in Adelaide by Caleb Ewan to discuss the Tour Down Under. Caleb is out to make headlines as he trash talks G and Tom through various sprinters, explains just how competitive he is and tries to enlist G as his lead-out man for 2023. And if you want to become and official GTCC Domestique, just go to patreon.com/GTCC to sign up today!

He's Welsh. He's from Cardiff. He went to Whitchurch High School... it's Sam Warburton! The sporting icon joins Tom to tell you all about his new podcast from Crowd Network, Captains. Here's a little teaser about what's coming up on Captains this season, with weekly episodes from Monday 23rd January 2023.

Geraint sits down with his team-mate Dylan van Baarle before he leaves INEOS and moves to ‘the dark side’ at Jumbo-Visma. We do a deep dive into Dylan's 2022 Paris-Roubaix win including losing his front brake, attacking with 19km to go and Dave Brailsford's celebrations. Plus, G has a lucky escape from the Police in Monaco, and Tom encourages the two of them to keep in touch! If you want to become an official GTCC Domestique, go to Patreon.com/GTCC to sign up for bonus content and a host of extra benefits.

Happy New Year GTCC members! Geraint and Tom are back with a bang as current Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard drops in for a chat about fighter jets, Danish food recommendations and of course, his best ever day on the bike. Hint: it was that epic stage 11 in the 2022 Tour. The two champions dissect that incredible attack to drop Tadej Pogacar, the hairy individual time trial, dropping a chain and how Geraint felt watching this all unfold. And, BIG NEWS, we've launched our first ever GTCC membership! Just head over to patreon.com/GTCC to become an official GTCC domestique and get loads of exciting benefits.

Having met on a bike ride in Monaco last month, G brings along Mercedes F1 driver George Russell to the GTCC for a bumper final episode of 2022! We find there are lots of similarities between the sports - competing with teammates, dealing with aggressive drivers, and needing to keep at racing weight. And as a one-off, we also allow discussion of the dreaded c word. Plus, Tom and Geraint take on our Christmas tree quiz and back by popular demand, G has yet another go at speaking Dutch. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year! See you in 2023...

Geraint's in warmer climates at training camp as he catches up with Tom to discuss Christmas trees. We are also in the presence of greatness today as Annemiek van Vleuten joins the GTCC! The Dutch legend tells G and Tom about her #crazyplan to attack with over 100km to go to win the road race at the World Championships in Yorkshire in 2019. But how did that win feel compared to her second victory in Australia in 2022 with a broken elbow? She also describes the magic of winning the first edition of the Women's Tour de France as the two winners compare notes on the race.

This week mountain bike and cyclo-cross specialist Evie Richards bursts into the GTCC studio! In an incredibly honest interview, Evie opens up about being sick before races, the obsession with her weight and finally getting her enjoyment back. Also, how did her Dad's cycle-to-work scheme kickstart her cycling career? And the new season GTCC hoodies are out now! Just go to gtccstore.com to get yours today.

It's been a tough sporting week for Wales... so Tom reminds G about this from the off! In better news, G and Tom take gadget man Michal Kwiatovski to the pub in Monaco to do his very first podcast! How important is friendship in a cycling team? Can you work harder for someone you like? And what was the 2018 Tour de France like from Kwiato's point of view? We also have some fun in any other business as your questions push Geraint to hold a cheese funeral.

Welcome to the GTCC Anna van der Breggen... a woman who's won it all! Why did she retire at 31? How do you transition from rider to Sporting Director? And does she miss being on the start line? Geraint and Tom also chat Sunday dinners, new GTCC merchandise and we get an update on G's 'naughty' neighbour. Go to https://gtccstore.com/ to get your merch!

This week we take a quick break from cycling because Wales are heading to their first football World Cup since 1958! Geraint and Tom sit down with one of stellar names in the squad, Aaron Ramsey, before he heads to Qatar. From 120th in the world rankings and half-empty stadiums, to the 2022 World Cup, what does this mean to him as a boy from Caerphilly and a nation with a population of just 3 million people? And will Geraint be able to find a bucket hat in time?

Michael 'Bling' Matthews joins Geraint and Tom for a coffee and a croissant in sunny Monaco as we look back in detail at the 2022 Tour de France. Bling recounts the heartbreaking story of his daughter's disappointment at his two second-placed finishes, before his epic solo ride to victory on stage 14. And apparently we're his favourite podcast too...

British rider Fred Wright joins Geraint and Tom from his holidays in Greece to look back on his breakthrough season in 2022... which included beating Geraint at the Commonwealth Games! We also reveal the origins of his uncommon middle name, get the low-down on his housemate Ethan Hayter and Fred tells his side of that Roglic incident at the Vuelta.

Geraint and Tom welcome the first Welsh guest of season 3 as Olympic gold medallist and five-time track World Champion Elinor Barker joins the GTCC to chat about getting back on the bike after giving birth to her son Nico. And after the fierce GTCC races in Monaco, G gets a visit from doping control before heading off to Treasure Island on holiday.

Geraint has pulled a blinder for the first guest of season 3. Superstar Remco Evenepoel joins the GTCC to do his first ever podcast and chats big wins, crashes and his early football career. But was he better than G? G and Tom also finally reveal the winner (or winners) of their challenges in Monaco. Who will be doing a forfeit? Or will there be a decider?

The GTCC is back for season 3. And for the first time ever, Geraint and Tom are podding in person! Tom flies over to Monaco to see Geraint in his favourite drinking spot, before taking on some epic GTCC challenges. We also do a deep dive into the Commonwealth Games including that 'slip' in the TT, G's fun trip up Alpe d'Huez with Eif and we review a huge summer of cycling for some of our GTCC alumni.

The GTCC will be back NEXT WEEK! Season 3 is coming to your ears on Thursday 13th October. Until then, here's Tom to tell you about another podcast you might like, Beef's Golf Club. Andrew 'Beef' Johnston and John Robins have started a golf club. It's a bit like the GTCC... anyone can get involved. Whether you're an experienced golfer, a total amateur or just want to be part of another club, this ones for you. Here's episode 1, enjoy! And if you like it, just go and search Beef's Gold Club for more episodes.

Fresh... or not so fresh from his podium finish at the Tour de France, Geraint catches up with Tom about the past three weeks including the now infamous gilet incident. We also hear about the after-party in Paris, the INEOS search for a Subway and we say thanks to all of you, our GTCC members, for your incredible support.

Fresh from his victory in the Tour de Suisse, Geraint is back with Tom for a Tour de France special...and he's booked a previous winner to join them! With under 7 days to go before the Tour, Cadel Evans talks weird and wonderful team presentations, getting through the first week, the dreaded 'crashes' and mental fatigue. We also find out what it's like to ride in yellow, what it's like to lose the yellow jersey, and how hard is it not to crash on the ride into Paris.

Geraint and Tom are back with a bonus episode and another Martin Johnson! This time it's England's World Cup winning rugby captain, who joins the GTCC to chat cycling, cycling and more cycling. When did he start? What's the hardest climb he's ever done? And why does he eat a Chinese the night before a big ride? We also check in with G on training, racing and an upcoming Netflix documentary. But will he accept Tom's challenge? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final episode of series 2, Geraint invites his 'big boss' Dave Brailsford to sit down with him and Tom as they delve deep into their relationship. But what secrets will Dave B share about Geraint? Have they ever argued? What's Dave like on a night out? And how do you solve a problem like Tadej Pogacar? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This rider can do it all - win bunch sprints, attack, win mountain stages, time-trial, win the biggest one-day races, cyclo-cross, the list goes on... Geraint and Tom welcome Wout van Aert to the GTCC, but how much info can G get out of his rival? G and Wout discuss life on tour as a Dad, this year's Tour de France route and going up against each other, including some sneaky tactics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The other half of GB's greatest cycling couple - Jason Kenny - joins Geraint and Tom to takes us through his keirin gold in Tokyo, how he handles being in the spotlight and we settle the debate once and for all - who will be quicker Macs or Albie? Also... what's next for the man of the moment? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from her victory at the World Cyclo-Cross Championships, Geraint and Tom chat to one of the world's most exciting young riders... Zoe Backstedt. The multi-talented youngster talks us through her medals, what she does in her spare time and Geraint tries his best NOT to mention he used to ride with her Dad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In what we think is a GTCC first, Guinness world record holder Josh Quigley joins Geraint and Tom on the podcast. Josh chats about cycling 2,179 miles in 7 days, riding round the entire globe including his experiences with warm showers, and his aim to turn professional in 2022. In return, Geraint gives Josh some useful tips about urinating off the bike and almost agrees to be his coach. Just to warn you, this episode does contain discussion of suicide around 30 minutes in. If you or someone you know is struggling, there’s always someone to talk to. You can find information and support here - https://www.mind.org.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint and Tom welcome the 'human radio' to the GTCC... Cam Wurf! With 21 years in international competition across rowing, cycling and triathlon, there's plenty to talk about, but will G be able to shut him up? And how many mentions of training Chris Froome will he get in? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A bonus episode for you which involves Geraint giving England and Harlequins star Joe Marler some tips on chafing, eating 700g of rice and urinating while riding. In return, Joe tells Geraint about the time he peed on the pitch. Enjoy! Also, you can pre-order your GTCC season 2 merch now at gtccstore.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's guest is a big one, quite literally. The most powerful man in the peloton dials in from training camp alongside Geraint to chat to Tom. Pippo takes us through his extraordinary year in 2021, gets slightly confused when the chat turns to rugby, and will he ever take on the hour record? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint's out in sunny LA where him and Tom chat to MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow about their love of speed. What does it feel like to go at 225 mph on a motorbike? How do you learn to descend at 100 km/h on a bike? And how do you navigate corners? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We take you behind the scenes at the INEOS training camp as Martin Johnson (no, not the rugby player) puts Geraint, Ben Swift and their team-mates through a series of questions to find out what motivates them. How well do they know each other? And how well does Tom know G? All will be revealed on the podcast... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! We're back with a bang as Geraint and Tom welcome Katie Archibald to the GTCC to chat about her incredible year in 2021, as well as her early memories of riding at the Highland Games. Tom also competes for the first time in his GTCC jersey and can he persuade Geraint to try his new concoction 'Fire Beer'? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cyclo-cross? Mountain Biking? Road Racing? Which is his best discipline? Tokyo gold medallist Tom Pidcock joins Geraint and (amateur) Tom to discuss the similarities between mountain biking and surfing, being recognised in the street and what it's like being Geraint's team-mate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom catches up with Geraint who's out in sunny Mallorca on training camp as we get an update on his shoulder injury and Ineos' team bonding sessions. We also invite ultra marathon runner Lowri Morgan onto the GTCC to chat epic races across the Arctic, Amazon and Wales' Dragon Back Race. But which one will Geraint choose to do when he retires? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeff Banks joins the podcast to spill the beans on Geraint's wedding suits, Dave Brailsford's fashion sense and topless cyclists. Tom, Geraint and Jeff also find time to take a trip down memory lane as they reminisce about their first ever bikes. And there's still time to order our GTCC merch before Christmas - just got to gtccstore.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shut up legs!   Geraint and Tom chat to the legend that is Jens Voigt - the man who's completed 350 stages at the Tour de France, which equates to almost a year of his life.   But how did he put himself through that pain? What was his worst day on the bike? And what advice does he have for our GTCC members? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a successful GTCC night out with Fabian Cancellara, Geraint and Tom persuade him to come on the podcast to chat all things classics. We delve into his rivalry with Tom Boonen, relive his best (and worst) races and what advice has he got for Geraint? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet John McAvoy, an endurance athlete with a difference. In this episode, Geraint and Tom chat to the former armed robber about how a rowing machine changed the course of his life, how he broke a world record from inside a prison gym and what his bike has done for him since.   And we get the inside story on the miraculous recovery of Geraint’s stolen bike! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for another Tour de France winner as the GTCC welcomes two-time champion Tadej Pogacar to the podcast. Geraint and Tom get to test out their language skills before getting down to business - what's the secret to Tadej's success? Does he have any weaknesses? And will he reveal them on the podcast? And we get an update on Geraint's shoulder mobility. But has he completed Chair Person Tom's tasks? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint finally lets the GTCC's biggest fan George North onto the pod to settle a few debates just in time for the autumn internationals; Who can drink more - cyclists or rugby players? Who suffers more - cyclists on a climb or rugby players in a Test match? And why does Geraint owe the entire Wales team a night out? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint invites old friend and team-mate Sir Bradley Wiggins to the GTCC to take a look back at where it all began. What advice did Bradley Wiggins have for a young G? Why did they have to be rescued in Mallorca? And how does he reflect differently on his career since retiring? Plus, there's an update from Chairman Tom on the new GTCC merchandise. Get yours now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season two is finally here... Geraint and Tom look back over the summer including one or two 'whoopsies' for Geraint and a fair few injuries. Plus, there are some big announcements for the GTCC. Welcome back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The wait is over... the GTCC is coming back for season 2! And it's going to be bigger and better than ever. Geraint and Tom will bring you more great guests from the pro tour and the amateur world, new merchandise, group rides every week on Zwift and maybe we'll finally meet in person? But until then, enjoy some proper cycling chat as Geraint and Tom chat through their contenders for the Road World Championships in Belgium. Welcome back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want to know the secret to winning the Tour de France? Well you're in for a treat! We're back with a bonus episode... all about Grand Tours. And who better to chat to Tom and Geraint than a man who's won seven of them... Chris Froome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the final episode of series one! And to finish, we're ending with a deep dive into most crucial job in cycling - the soigneur. Are they a butler? Are they a friend? Are they a rider's Mum? Tom chats to Geraint and his 'swannie' Marko to find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the penultimate episode of the series, Tom is joined by both Geraint and Team Bahrain rider Wout Poels from Tenerife. Tom learns about the best and worst trainers, the best advice for amateurs and Wout gets a few English lessons in return! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint and Tom speak to Ineos Grenadiers Racing Director Rod Ellingworth to find out exactly what a cycling coach does. We get the inside track on Geraint's career from the British Cycling Olympic Academy to Tour de France winner and give our GTCC members some great tips! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes the perfect team pursuit rider? How do you make up the team? And why does it look so easy on TV? We go back to the start of Geraint's career as three-time Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy joins the GTCC for a deep dive into 'the best event on the track'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have BIG news. The official GTCC jersey is finally here! And, Geraint and Tom bring you all the tips as we speak to renowned psychiatrist Steve Peters about chimps, mindset and ghosts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you go from a six-mile commute to tackling 180km? Geraint and Tom welcome one of the best amateurs around to the GTCC to find out. BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin chats extreme triathlons, becomes the GTCC head of snacks and Geraint gets some presenting tips. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the episode you've all been asking for! What do pro-riders eat for breakfast? What's in Geraint's musette? And what should amateurs eat on a long ride? Geraint and Tom are joined by former Team Sky nutritionist James Morton to answer all your questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint knows about winning. Tom doesn't. So we invite Lizzie Deignan to the GTCC to chat that winning feeling, celebrations and weird prizes. Also, who's more competitive - Geraint or Lizzie? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's cobbles season! Geraint and Tom get a bit starstruck as we welcome the four-time winner of Paris-Roubaix, three-time winner of Tour of Flanders and road race World Champion Tom Boonen to the GTCC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to chat lead singers as Geraint and Tom welcome sprinter Sam Bennett to the GTCC. But are sprinters really the bosses of the peloton? And what do they think of GC riders? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're half way through the series! Geraint and Tom welcome GB's most successful female Olympian to the GTCC to chat about her 'work place'. We put Laura's velodrome knowledge to the test, discuss the thrill of coming off the bend and could there be a Kenny and a Thomas at the 2044 Games? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's our second Sir of the series! Sir Chris Hoy joins Geraint and Tom to give us the low-down on how to conserve energy at Olympic opening ceremonies, how to celebrate at the closing ceremonies, and how to win the medals in between. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint and Tom get technical this week as breakaway guru Steve Cummings joins the club to explain how and when to make your break. We also decide whether breakaways should be allowed in the GTCC, introduce suspensions and finally settle a debate on the best Welsh cake recipe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the guest you've all been waiting for! Geraint is reunited with teammate Luke Rowe as Tom fires out questions on crosswinds, headwinds, tailwinds, echelons, and we find out the best way to pee on the move. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Geraint and Tom are joined by Vini and Bill from Caffe Velo Verde in Nottingham to chat cleats, cakes and coffee-shop etiquette. Plus, we host the inaugural GTCC World Cup of Coffee and there's an unfortunate incident for Tom in Bakewell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint and Tom have got some momentum now as more GTCC members are appointed to the committee. They also find time to chat farts, leg shaving and aero socks with expert time trialist Rohan Dennis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not Geraint's favourite subject, but Tom has chosen crashes for episode 4. So we go behind the scenes with Geraint's wife Sara Thomas to chat telegraph poles, lucky charms and that Giro crash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The GTCC needs a club jersey. And who better to help design it than Sir Paul Smith? Geraint and Tom are joined by the British fashion designer to discuss their favourite retro kit and what's acceptable to wear in cafes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Geraint and Tom and are joined by British stalwart Ian Stannard to ask all the crucial questions about domestiques; how many water bottles can you carry? Do you have to like your team leader? And what's the best gift you've ever received? And the club continues to grow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the first episode of the GTCC, and Geraint and Tom are getting to grips with starting a cycling club. They're also joined by one of the world's best climbers, Richie Porte, to discuss pot bellies, pain and rowdy crowds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club. Listen out for new episodes every Tuesday as the Tour de France winner and amateur rider Tom Fordyce build the club from scratch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.