Tour de Suisse recap and the truth in timing, when the clock never lies

As the Tour de France countdown ticks on, Christophe and Grace chat about the lead-up to the biggest cycling carnival on earth. They also welcome the timing expert of Timit and reveal how every millisecond counts in the cycling game.

With the Tour de France just 10 days away, Christophe Mallet and Grace Brown dive into the current buzz in cycling on the SBS Cycling Podcast.

They kick off with a deep look at the Tour de Suisse, where João Almeida’s victory and impressive time trial performance spark questions about team roles within UAE Emirates.

They also explore the growing concerns for struggling teams like Arkea, focusing on the fragile nature of cycling sponsorships.

It's a known problem in cycling that sponsorship is not sustainable for many teams

Grace Brown

The conversation shifts to the bigger picture of financial sustainability in the sport. Grace highlights the instability that comes from short-term sponsorship deals, a challenge many teams face. The duo emphasises that without more secure funding models, cycling teams risk constant financial uncertainty, threatening the future of the sport.

In cycling, milliseconds count. You have to get it right

TimIt

Rounding out the episode, Grace and Christophe explore the cutting-edge world of race timing with experts from Timit. They showcase how precision technology is revolutionising race fairness, safety, and performance tracking.