The SBS Cycling Podcast team reflects on an unpredictable Vuelta and assesses Australia’s prospects ahead of the World Championships in Canada.
Christophe, Grace Brown and Macka look back on the Vuelta’s biggest twists, including Enric Mas’s victory and the impressive performances of riders such as Primož Roglič.
They also examine how winning can transform a rider’s mindset, building confidence, encouraging bolder decisions and revealing untapped potential. The conversation then shifts to Australia’s World Championship campaign, with Michael Matthews and Sarah Gigante among the key riders facing the challenge of competing with a smaller squad.
Finally, the team discusses recent transfers, changing strategies and the evolving roles within the peloton. The episode offers cycling fans a compelling overview of the season’s defining moments—and a glimpse of the major battles still ahead.





