Gravel Worlds Controversy, Tactical Blunders & Cycling's Greatest Debate

BERGAMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 11: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and Team UAE Team Emirates celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 119th Il Lombardia 2025 a 241km one day race from Como to Bergamo on October 11, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

The SBS Cycling Podcast covers Lorena Wiebes' controversial Gravel Worlds win, tactical mishaps at Paris–Tours, Tadej Pogačar's historic 20-win season, and Remco Evenepoel's team departure with hosts Christophe Mallet, Grace Brown and David McKenzie


This week on the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe Mallet, Grace Brown and David McKenzie unpack the latest drama from the cycling world. They kick off with the Gravel World Championships, where Lorena Wiebes stormed to victory amid bold Dutch tactics that spark a debate about strategy and sportsmanship.

They then pivot to Paris–Tours, dissecting the tactical blunders that left French fans frustrated and riders questioning their decisions. Through their lens, listeners get a glimpse into the razor-edge balance between courage and calculation in pro cycling — and how one wrong move can define a race.

Finally, they celebrate Tadej Pogačar’s astounding season — 20 wins in just 50 days — and reflect on his place among the sport’s greats. The conversation also touches on Remco Evenepoel’s emotional farewell to Soudal and the ripple effect of big team changes, blending sharp analysis, personal insight, and a dash of behind-the-scenes gossip.


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