Beyond the Peloton Podcast

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Cycling writer Spencer Martin breaks down the why and how of the professional cycling race. Subscribe to learn what happened, how it happened, and why it happened in an attempt to glean a deeper understanding of the sport.

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Recent Episodes
  • Unbound Winner Cameron Jones on His Big Ride & Unpacking the Wild Giro Finish
    Jun 5, 2025 – 01:11:39
  • Giro Final Weekend Check-In & Unbound Gravel Predictions
    May 30, 2025 – 53:43
  • Giro Check-In, Plus Dylan Johnson on His Recent Crash & Unbound Equipment Hacks
    May 23, 2025 – 01:41:56
  • Giro d'Italia Week 1 Check-In
    May 16, 2025 – 54:39
  • Giro d'Italia Predictions w/Jonathan Kaplan
    May 8, 2025 – 01:17:15
  • Is Media Pressure Behind Remco Evenepoel's Consistency Issues?
    May 3, 2025 – 01:11:27
  • Could More Restraint From Pogačar Make Him Even More Dominant?
    Apr 25, 2025 – 01:08:58
  • Could More Restraint From Pogačar Make Him Even More Dominant?
    Apr 25, 2025 – 01:08:58
  • Did Tadej Pogacar's $250K Watch Cost Him a Paris-Roubaix Win?
    Apr 17, 2025 – 50:49
  • Previewing a Looming Galáctico Rematch at Paris-Roubaix
    Apr 11, 2025 – 49:45
  • Can Anyone Challenge Tadej Pogačar & Mathieu van der Poel at the Tour of Flanders?
    Apr 5, 2025 – 55:25
  • Classics Check-In & a Thrilling GC Duel at Catalunya
    Mar 29, 2025 – 49:32
  • Milan-Sanremo Preview & Matteo Jorgenson's Future
    Mar 21, 2025 – 01:06:04
  • Is True Rider Safety Possible in Pro Cycling?
    Mar 15, 2025 – 57:39
  • What Has Gone Wrong With Visma & Wout Van Aert’s Underwhelming Classics Campaign?
    Mar 7, 2025 – 01:00:06
  • Cobbled Classics Opening Weekend & Explaining the Growing Tiny Cranks Trend
    Mar 1, 2025 – 36:14
  • Why It Is Getting More & More Expensive to Watch Pro Cycling
    Feb 14, 2025 – 55:38
  • UCI Crackdown on Legal Doping, Early-Season Racing & Pro Cyclists on YouTube
    Feb 8, 2025 – 01:05:27
  • Bonus Episode: BTP Live From Tucson
    Feb 5, 2025 – 42:21
  • Jack Burke on Taking Famous Strava KOMs, the Struggle for a Pro Contract & His Future Plans
    Jan 24, 2025 – 01:29:21
  • Are Mathematical Models & Simulations Changing Pro Cycling Tactics?
    Jan 16, 2025 – 49:04
  • Why Are So Many Cyclists Suddenly Running?
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:06:51
  • Reinventing the Festive 500 & How Off-Season Training Has Changed
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:01:41
  • Why Tom Pidcock is Leaving Ineos for Q36.5
    Dec 7, 2024 – 58:21
  • Is Modern Training Extending Riders' Careers?
    Nov 29, 2024 – 01:08:44
  • How a Speed Skater Hacked Cycling Training
    Nov 22, 2024 – 58:44
  • On the Ground at Rouleur Live: Pidcock's Unexpected Comments & More
    Nov 15, 2024 – 41:21
  • Remco Rumors & More Pidcock/Ineos Drama
    Nov 8, 2024 – 39:08
  • Svein Tuft on the Absurdities of Modern Cycling & His Unusual Path to the Top
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:21:29
  • How LTGP & SBT GRVL's 2025 Changes Will Affect the American Race Scene
    Oct 26, 2024 – 49:27
  • Gravel Racing's Future & Tom Pidcock's Public Spat With Ineos
    Oct 11, 2024 – 01:07:58
  • Breaking Down Tadej Pogačar's WC RR Performance & WC Gravel Predictions
    Oct 4, 2024 – 43:38
  • WC Road Race Preview & Highlights from Pogačar's Recent Interview
    Sep 28, 2024 – 01:26:53
  • Vuelta a España Recap & Canadian One-Days Preview
    Sep 13, 2024 – 55:29
  • Vuelta a España Check-In: How is Equipo Kern Pharma Outperforming WorldTour Teams?
    Sep 7, 2024 – 48:53
  • SBT GRVL Debrief & Vuelta Check-In
    Aug 23, 2024 – 51:54
  • SBT GRVL Live Show!
    Aug 17, 2024 – 01:09:16
  • Details on the SBT GRVL Ride Along & Q&A Session
    Aug 15, 2024 – 01:46
  • Olympics Wrap-Up & Vuelta a España Predictions
    Aug 13, 2024 – 57:51
  • TdF Final Stage Reaction & Jayco-Alula’s Matt White
    Jul 21, 2024 – 35:44
  • TdF Check-In: Tadej Pogačar Is Here to Make History, Not Friends
    Jul 19, 2024 – 01:21:06
  • TdF Check-In: Breaking Down Tadej Pogačar's Historic Climbing Performances
    Jul 17, 2024 – 59:43
  • TdF Check-In: GC Speculation & Gravel Stage Debate
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:19:42
  • Tour de France Check-In: Is Tadej Pogačar Getting Enough Respect for His Early Time Gains?
    Jul 3, 2024 – 53:10
  • 2024 Tour de France Preview: Is the GC Already Over?
    Jun 27, 2024 – 57:09
  • New Podcast: Tour de France Unchained Episodes 4-8 & UAE Dominance
    Jun 22, 2024 – 01:07:15
  • Tour de France Unchained Episodes 4-8 & UAE Dominance
    Jun 21, 2024 – 01:07:15
  • Recent Racing Updates & Tour de France Unchained Episodes 1-3
    Jun 13, 2024 – 01:25:48
  • Unbound Breakdown & Dauphiné Check-In
    Jun 8, 2024 – 01:21:50
  • Giro Reflections, TdF Predictions & Unbound Thoughts With Benji Naesen
    Jun 3, 2024 – 01:47:01
Recent Reviews
  • Inside scoop
    Great pro cycling analysis and humor
    Spencer and Andrew have a compelling way of going inside the race with keen observation that draws on their respective racing experiences and dedication to the sport. These guys know their stuff but are not know it alls, and their sense of humor and give and take make for great listening that entertains and enlightens.
  • Litterbuggy
    The pause that refreshes
    Delighted to have stumbled on this pod. Great sense of the whole gestalt of the peloton and appreciation of the humanity of all the people involved with the races, with just enough goofiness to make me eager to hear what's rattling around in the minds of the podcasters.
  • DenverGuy1061
    Love
    Total delight. Perfect balance of intelligent snark with real empathy for riders. I learn a lot every listen. Which helps me place some shrewd bets.
  • Jonny99kaplan
    Informative and witty
    Spencer and Andrew have created a great podcast. No better place to go to learn how races were won—and lost—and the good, bad, and in between about the WorldTour.
  • Kevin B123
    Dense, relevant, substantive
    Great flowing conversation that is constantly relevant and substantive. One of the better cycling pods, especially on Tour discussions.
  • yoga.aha
    Ain’t nothing wrong w/ a protest at a bike race
    Climate change is a little more important than the Tour de France, don’t go all Wiggo and deny it. If I bought a gun for someone that they then used to murder an innocent young person, due to my involvement with them: I would seriously consider offing myself. This makes me question the entire morality of the cycling world, is it that cut throat?
  • Mustachestaff
    Informative cycling stuff!
    And I appreciate they’re not too afraid to broach the doping topic.
  • 415415415415415415415
    Really enjoyable podcast
    Great conversation between two smart guys. They don’t seem jaded / bored like some of the other cycling podcast hosts. Instead of talking exclusively about the local grapes on the TdF, they focus on the races, teams and racers. I’ve listened to a lot of Tour focused podcasts, and this is my favorite.
  • S.Lz
    Can’t take the heat
    Spencer is difficult to get a hold of. Podcast is ok and would like to provide feedback but he makes it difficult. Last podcast was awful. Hoping it gets better.
  • Jo Jo Bean Curtis
    Wealth of cycling knowledge
    Detailed, insightful, and knowledgeable about not only racing and tactics but also the cycling industry behind the scenes. I listen to a lot of cycling podcasts and this is one of my favorites
  • Thurashe
    Very intelligent commentary
    I listen to a ton of podcasts and love the tour. This one is great, can’t believe he does it by himself.
  • MortK22
    I don’t think he actually watches the races
    There are only so many cycling podcasts so in gaps like before the Tour I listen to some episodes. It’s hard to take him seriously though. He’s mispronounced Wout Van Aerts name for 2 years now. It’s Wout as in out, not Woot like hoot. He’s the most talked about rider in the peloton, if you’re watching the races you’ll hear it correctly pronounced 100 times a race. And Richie Ports form isn’t that good, even though he won the race, because Padun won the stage. Padun didn’t matter, he was so far back Richie could ignore him. Plus, he’d spent the first 6 days on a sight seeing Tour while Port was going all out every single stage. But the worse part was you immediately talked about how Padun could be doping. What? It’s crazy people pay for this insight.
  • Choose the Hard Way
    Must Listen for Pro Cycling Fans
    Incisive, deep analysis of pro bike racing strategies, tactics and finances. A must listen for serious fans of the sport.
  • tcpowder2
    Technical, Entertaining, Sophisticated, and Unique!
    Beyond the Peloton always surprises me by looking at professional cycling in new ways. Yeah, his race recaps always include those details that are very interesting, yet easily missed by other news sources. But the real treat is his way of looking at race tactics, team strategy, and the long road. For anyone interested in bike racing, this is worth a listen.
  • Shano92107
    listen and learn
    Great great deep dive into Grand Tour and Classics level racing - evaluations of races, riders and teams, predictions based on short and long term trends... so much to learn here! 👍
  • Tilden29
    So fun to listen during the Tour!
    Spencer’s enthusiasm for cycling matches his in-depth, detailed knowledge of the sport. So fun to listen during the “tour”!
  • Cycling 52
    Nate Wilson’s Insights Were Marvelous
    It was great having Nate Wilson on your podcast. He has amazing insights regarding so many things. His discussion of oxygen desaturation made me feel lightheaded. Pure genius. I liked the format. Thanks for the great discussion.
  • Dejanti
    Great listen!
    Thanks to Spencer I can now join in on the endless conversation of the sport with my family who are all huge fans!
  • really trying to be a fan
    Fills a void in cycling coverage and analysis
    Great opinions and analysis from a different perspective than have been available in the current mainstream cycling reporting and other available podcasts dedicated to cycing. Insightful, well-researched, a great mix of recaps and previews. This is the podcast I didn't know I was missing. It's the podcast cycling deserves.
  • Ears la
    Fantastic New Podcast!
    Beyond the Peloton takes a thoughtful and nuanced approach in this new podcast, which is a pleasure to listen to. He breaks down a complex sport and introduces perspectives that aren’t often discussed in detail, let alone with the great context provided in Beyond the Peloton. This is a must subscribe for any cyclist or cycling fan.
  • Dr. Carrots
    Genius
    Spencer Martin is incredible! Always such a nuanced, thorough view of an incredible sport. One episode in, and I’m hooked! Highly recommend if you’re into cycling, or just curious about the cycling world/community.
  • boulder ef fan
    Great pod!
    Got takes and money making tips. What more could you want in a cycling pod? Excited to get Spencer’s weekly breakdown the rest of the summer season.
  • AishaPL
    Great for new-ish fans!
    As a runner-turned-cycling-fan, I appreciate the insider knowledge Spencer provides. His insight is approachable enough for my level of understanding but so juicy that I gotta know more! I also love the snappy quips. Essential listening.
  • PurpleCows1977
    Timothy Hester
    A thoughtful , insightful analysis that goes beyond what happened and drills deeply into the reasons why. This is the kind of reporting and thinking that’s very hard to find.
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