Kim Le Court: 'Teams need to open their eyes to talent outside Europe' - The Domestique Hotseat
Kim Le Court lands in the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after having made history in the peloton. The Mauritian rider became the first African woman to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, just months after winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Her breakthrough on the road followed years of success in mountain biking, including victory at the Cape Epic, and a bold return to Europe after nearly leaving the sport behind.In this episode, Le Court talks about the sacrifices it took to get here, the unique challenges of African riders trying to make it in Europe, and why AG Insurance-Soudal felt like the right place to relaunch her career. She reflects on the pressure of carrying the hopes of a nation, the family culture inside her team, and the emotions of pulling on the yellow jersey for the first time.The conversation also moves into areas rarely discussed in cycling: women’s health in the peloton, the lack of support for African riders, and the reality of racing at the Tour while menstruating. Le Court speaks openly about the support structures that helped her succeed, and the responsibility she feels to create opportunities for the next generation.It’s an inspiring and revealing conversation with a rider who is breaking barriers, winning big, and reshaping what’s possible for women’s cycling in Africa.
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Kim Cadzow: 'I didn’t even know what cobblestones were until my first Belgian race' - The Domestique Hotseat
Kim Cadzow may be new to the sport, but she has already made her mark in the WorldTour. After joining Jumbo-Visma in 2023, the 23-year-old quickly built on a breakthrough 2022 season, when she won the New Zealand time trial title and showcased her climbing talent with a fifth place on the Mont Ventoux Dénivelé Challenge.In this episode, Cadzow talks about the steep learning curve of elite cycling: from discovering cobblestones for the first time, to witnessing the brutal crashes that made her question the sport.She reflects on leaving Jumbo-Visma for EF, saying “I needed an environment that fits my personality,” and explains the cultural mix and outspoken spirit of her current team. Cadzow also speaks candidly about injury setbacks, being “a genetic nightmare for cycling” when it comes to bike fit, and why time trialling still feels natural despite her unusual proportions.The conversation dives deep into wider issues too: safety in the peloton, the pressure on young riders, the Tour de Romandie GPS controversy, and the normalised culture of under-eating in cycling. Cadzow shares her own struggles, the health costs of chasing weight loss, and why she believes women’s cycling still has a chance to avoid the mistakes of the men’s peloton.It’s a raw and revealing hour with one of the sport’s brightest young voices - funny, open, and unafraid to take on the big questions.
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Finn Fisher-Black: 'Pogacar is starting to grow bigger than the sport' - The Domestique Hotseat
Finn Fisher-Black takes the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess in the lead-up to the 2025 Vuelta a España. At just 23 he has already ridden for Jumbo-Visma, UAE and now Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, chasing the opportunities that can shape a career in the WorldTour.He recalls the infamous night-time TTT in Barcelona, convinced on the start line that he would crash, and speaks candidly about life inside UAE where Almeida and Ayuso fought for leadership while Pogacar’s authority was never in doubt. He explains why Red Bull felt like the right move, tips Florian Lipowitz as a potential Grand Tour winner, and sets his own sights on stage victories and week-long races rather than the GC battle.Fisher-Black also shares his view of Pogacar as a superstar who may already be bigger than the sport, reflects on being thrown straight into the WorldTour alongside Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard, and argues that riders at Amstel Gold should actually finish the beer on the podium.A candid conversation filled with sharp takes, ambition and insight from one of the brightest young riders in the peloton.
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Michael Storer: 'UAE held Pogacar back from Tour stage win to keep the French fans happy' - The Domestique Hotseat
Michael Storer jumps into the Domestique Hotseat with Aidan Burgess after one of the most active and talked-about performances of the 2025 Tour de France.In this episode, Storer opens up about what it’s like to be the guy Julian Alaphilippe rides for, and how he navigated leadership status at Tudor Pro Cycling. He talks about his decision to leave Groupama-FDJ, the difference real support makes, and the role of Fabian Cancellara inside the team - “more ambassador than manager.”There’s also plenty of Tour talk: his view on Tudor’s aggressive race strategy (he didn’t always agree), the moment he realised UAE had ridden all day only to decide not to win, and his information that Pogačar backed off winning stages to avoid upsetting French fans.We also get into some of the quirks of pro cycling, like being asked to race with a Tudor watch on your wrist, and what it’s like sharing breakaways with Quinn Simmons. Spoiler: no beef there - they actually got on well.It’s an honest, sharp and surprisingly funny look inside the mindset of one of the most combative riders in the bunch.
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'Every rider was cooked' - The Cooldown - Tour de France Stage 21
Well, that wasn’t your average Champs-Élysées parade.Wout van Aert rode Pogacar off his wheel—yes, really—to win solo in soaking wet conditions, with Matteo Jorgenson playing the perfect decoy. The sprinters got stitched, the GC was neutralised, and Pog lit it up just because he could. Cyrus and Aidan break down what made this year’s Paris finale actually worth watching.They dig into UAE’s tactics, the team dynamics behind Wout’s win, and why Pogacar’s final attack didn’t land. There’s also plenty of wrap-up talk: who impressed most, what disappointed, who the real Domestique of the Tour was (and wasn’t), and why Simmons, Healy, and Sweeney each left a real mark.Also: where Roglic goes next, under-25 breakout stars, Uno-X praise, and a big thank you to the listeners who joined every day of this wild, wonderful Tour.
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