Kevin Vermaerke

Bobby and Jens spoke to Kevin Vermaerke just days after the "hardest ever world championship road race" in Glasgow to discuss why this wunderkind is getting American cycling fans excited. We discover how he killed the time during the protest on course, his thoughts of leading the race and what it's like to tackle a challenging course that was raced so aggressively. He lined up at the 2022 Tour de France as the second youngest rider on the start line, by the tame his second shot at La Grande Boucle came around... he was still the third youngest.Kevin shares his thoughts about growing up in USA cycling's youth programme and spending time as a teenager living in the nation of his father - Belgium. Winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege as an U23 rider for Axel Merckx team and we look ahead to his future as he reveals his plans for the future with DSM-Firmenich.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens spoke to Kevin Vermaerke just days after the "hardest ever world championship road race" in Glasgow to discuss why this wunderkind is getting American cycling fans excited. We discover how he killed the time during the protest on course, his thoughts of leading the race and what it's like to tackle a challenging course that was raced so aggressively. He lined up at the 2022 Tour de France as the second youngest rider on the start line, by the tame his second shot at La Grande Boucle came around... he was still the third youngest.Kevin shares his thoughts about growing up in USA cycling's youth programme and spending time as a teenager living in the nation of his father - Belgium. Winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege as an U23 rider for Axel Merckx team and we look ahead to his future as he reveals his plans for the future with DSM-Firmenich.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Filippo Ganna is utterly unique in the men’s peloton. At the time of recording Filippo was just a week short of his 27th birthday yet he has a palmares that is remarkable in its breadth and scale - he’s won six stages at the Giro d’Italia - including five straight time trial stages… and a mountainous breakaway. He’s the reigning hour record holder, yet finished second at this years’ Milan San Remo. He spoke to us just before winning his first week-long stage race at the Tour of Wallonie as he prepares for the Cycling Super World Championships in Glasgow and La Vuelta…. Where he’ll be looking to add to his six track world titles and his two world time trial titles… and did we mention he’s also a reigning Olympic champion? Filippo speaks to us of the brotherhood of cycling, his plans for the future in the sport and shares his thoughts about life on the road. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. 

Filippo Ganna is utterly unique in the men’s peloton. At the time of recording Filippo was just a week short of his 27th birthday yet he has a palmares that is remarkable in its breadth and scale - he’s won six stages at the Giro d’Italia - including five straight time trial stages… and a mountainous breakaway. He’s the reigning hour record holder, yet finished second at this years’ Milan San Remo. He spoke to us just before winning his first week-long stage race at the Tour of Wallonie as he prepares for the Cycling Super World Championships in Glasgow and La Vuelta…. Where he’ll be looking to add to his six track world titles and his two world time trial titles… and did we mention he’s also a reigning Olympic champion?  Filippo speaks to us of the brotherhood of cycling, his plans for the future in the sport and shares his thoughts about life on the road.  Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Filippo Ganna

Matthew Riccitello might only be in his first year in cycling's World Tour, but he's already made a big impact. Few neo pros ride a Grand Tour in the first year… fewer still tackle the very first on the calendar…but that's exactly what Matthew Riccitello did in 2023.In this conversation he shares his personal journey to the sport of cycling - from the foot of Arizona's Mount Lemon, to Lux Racing, Hagen Berman Axeon and finally to the pro peloton with Israel-Premier Tech. He opens up about life on the road, his future goals and shares his own "pinch yourself moments" since entering the world of top level cycling.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa. 

Matthew Riccitello might only be in his first year in cycling's World Tour, but he's already made a big impact. Few neo pros ride a Grand Tour in the first year… fewer still tackle the very first on the calendar…but that's exactly what Matthew Riccitello did in 2023.In this conversation he shares his personal journey to the sport of cycling - from the foot of Arizona's Mount Lemon, to Lux Racing, Hagen Berman Axeon and finally to the pro peloton with Israel-Premier Tech. He opens up about life on the road, his future goals and shares his own "pinch yourself moments" since entering the world of top level cycling.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Matthew Riccitello

There have been few better seasons in professional cycling than Demi Vollering’s 2023. She’s already won Strade Bianchi, Amstel Gold, Liège–Bastogne–Liège and the Vuelta a Burgos which all means she wears the Women's World Tour leader’s jersey at her biggest objective of the season - The Tour de France Femmes. In this conversation with Bobby and Jens she reveals how her preparations are going as she looks to take on defending champion and her Dutch teammate Annemiek Van Vlueten. Demi also reveals her journey into the world of cycling and how she plans to pursue the rainbow bands at the World Championships in Glasgow. As the Tour de France Femmes gets under way.. There’s also a chance to catch Bobby and Jens’ assessment of the men’s event - recorded before the dramatic finale - with updates from Jens’ time on the motorbike for GCN and Eurosport and a first time visitor to the race Diaa Nour gives us his view from the roadside of cycling’s crown jewel. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

There have been few better seasons in professional cycling than Demi Vollering’s 2023. She’s already won Strade Bianchi, Amstel Gold, Liège–Bastogne–Liège and the Vuelta a Burgos which all means she wears the Women's World Tour leader’s jersey at her biggest objective of the season - The Tour de France Femmes. In this conversation with Bobby and Jens she reveals how her preparations are going as she looks to take on defending champion and her Dutch teammate Annemiek Van Vlueten.  Demi also reveals her journey into the world of cycling and how she plans to pursue the rainbow bands at the World Championships in Glasgow. As the Tour de France Femmes gets under way.. There’s also a chance to catch Bobby and Jens’ assessment of the men’s event - recorded before the dramatic finale - with updates from Jens’ time on the motorbike for GCN and Eurosport and a first time visitor to the race Diaa Nour gives us his view from the roadside of cycling’s crown jewel.  Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Demi Vollering

Stuart O'Grady

Stuart O'Grady is a man comfortable in many environments. As a rider he won four Olympic medals - including gold in the Madison in 2004, on the road he tamed the cobbles of Paris Roubaix and won the first of his two Tour de France stages by outfoxing his breakaway companions on a mountainous stage. Now 'Stuey' is tasked with kicking off the World Tour as director of the Tour Down Under. He joins his former teammates to look to the future and reminisce over their treasured memories of life in the peloton. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. Check out this episode in video here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdm7tkA_shHCsL0o1sV8biElMZd8-2y-g

Stuart O'Grady is a man comfortable in many environments. As a rider he won four Olympic medals - including gold in the Madison in 2004, on the road he tamed the cobbles of Paris Roubaix and won the first of his two Tour de France stages by outfoxing his breakaway companions on a mountainous stage. Now 'Stuey' is tasked with kicking off the World Tour as director of the Tour Down Under. He joins his former teammates to look to the future and reminisce over their treasured memories of life in the peloton. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. Check out this episode in video here <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdm7tkA_shHCsL0o1sV8biElMZd8-2y-g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdm7tkA_shHCsL0o1sV8biElMZd8-2y-g</a>

Boasson Hagen

Edvald Boasson Hagen has been one of the strongest riders in the peloton since he joined the world tour in 2008 with High Road. His surprise win at Gent-Wevelgem in 2009, stage win at the Giro, and powerful roleur style made him a key signing for the newly formed Team Sky in 2010. He won the team's first ever Tour de France stage, picking up two in 2011 and rode as a key domestique in part of both Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome's Tour de France wins in 2012 and 2013 respectively. He's also added 10 Norwegian time trial titles, four road titles, a world championship silver medal, a third Tour de France stage win, a pair of wins each at the Tour of Britain and the Eneco Tour and three more GC wins at the Tour of Norway.Now Edvald has set his sights on stage hunting for Team TotalEnergies at this year's Tour de France.This episode of Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Edvald Boasson Hagen has been one of the strongest riders in the peloton since he joined the world tour in 2008 with High Road. His surprise win at Gent-Wevelgem in 2009, stage win at the Giro, and powerful roleur style made him a key signing for the newly formed Team Sky in 2010. He won the team's first ever Tour de France stage, picking up two in 2011 and rode as a key domestique in part of both Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome's Tour de France wins in 2012 and 2013 respectively. He's also added 10 Norwegian time trial titles, four road titles, a world championship silver medal, a third Tour de France stage win, a pair of wins each at the Tour of Britain and the Eneco Tour and three more GC wins at the Tour of Norway.Now Edvald has set his sights on stage hunting for Team TotalEnergies at this year's Tour de France.This episode of Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Edvald Boasson Hagen 

Caleb Ewan

Caleb Ewan has long been regarded as one of the most explosive sprinters in the peloton. He's earned picked up victories at some of the world's most prestigious races... including the two races regarded as the unofficial sprinters world championships on the Champs Elysees and Scheldeprijs. In this conversation he reveals to Bobby and Jens everything about the art of being a modern sprinter from finding the right line to the finish to surviving the mountains.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo.

Caleb Ewan has long been regarded as one of the most explosive sprinters in the peloton. He's earned picked up victories at some of the world's most prestigious races... including the two races regarded as the unofficial sprinters world championships on the Champs Elysees and Scheldeprijs. In this conversation he reveals to Bobby and Jens everything about the art of being a modern sprinter from finding the right line to the finish to surviving the mountains.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo.

Adam Hansen

This episode of Bobby and Jens is dedicated to Gino Mäder, his family, friends and those that loved him.Full disclosure Adam Hansen was booked to talk about rider safety before the Tour de Suisse started, the day we sat down to record - team Bobby and Jens and Adam had just received news that Gino hadn't made it - and were still processing the horrific news regarding his accident. This episode is unlike any of the others we've made before - and hopefully there won't be another in the future. This conversation surrounds Adam's role in keeping riders safe, the obstacles still in his path and explores the role the CPA serves in ensuring rider wellbeing away from the bike. Bobby and Jens also reveal their own experiences with death in the peloton as they share how they dealt with tragedy on the bike.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.Check out a visualized version of this episode at youtube.com/@OutsideWatch

This episode of Bobby and Jens is dedicated to Gino Mäder, his family, friends and those that loved him. Full disclosure Adam Hansen was booked to talk about rider safety before the Tour de Suisse started, the day we sat down to record - team Bobby and Jens and Adam had just received news that Gino hadn't made it - and were still processing the horrific news regarding his accident. This episode is unlike any of the others we've made before - and hopefully there won't be another in the future. This conversation surrounds Adam's role in keeping riders safe, the obstacles still in his path and explores the role the CPA serves in ensuring rider wellbeing away from the bike. Bobby and Jens also reveal their own experiences with death in the peloton as they share how they dealt with tragedy on the bike. Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. Check out a visualized version of this episode at <a href="youtube.com/@OutsideWatch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/@OutsideWatch</a>

Rider Safety with Adam Hansen

Bobby and Jens are joined by Canadian hotshot Derek Gee. He spoke to Bobby and Jens days after the conclusion of his epic first grand tour - before he was rewarded with a well deserved contract extension by his team. After Derek finished 2nd on four Giro stages, 2nd in the Mountain classification, 2nd in the points he was the deserved winning of the race's most aggressive rider classification. We hear Derek's thoughts on the viral moments from his Giro - from the screaming Canadian fan to the mistake Jonathan Vaughters won't forget!Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode of Bobby and Jens was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.You can see a visualised version of this podcast by heading to youtube.com/@OutsideWatch

Bobby and Jens are joined by Canadian hotshot Derek Gee. He spoke to Bobby and Jens days after the conclusion of his epic first grand tour - before he was rewarded with a well deserved contract extension by his team. After Derek finished 2nd on four Giro stages, 2nd in the Mountain classification, 2nd in the points he was the deserved winning of the race's most aggressive rider classification. We hear Derek's thoughts on the viral moments from his Giro - from the screaming Canadian fan to the mistake Jonathan Vaughters won't forget!Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velo. This episode of Bobby and Jens was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.You can see a visualised version of this podcast by heading to <a href="https://youtu.be/zSf9FF7vlfk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/@OutsideWatch</a>

Derek Gee

Jakob Fuglsang

Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang joins us from Andorra to share his plans for the 2023 season. He reveals why an early season illness reshaped his goals for the year. We also dig through the archives and discover how Jakob moved from being one of the best mountain bikers on the planet to one of the elite men on the road. Jakob gives his thoughts on his role in THAT cobbled stage at Le Tour 2014, how he secured silver at the Rio Olympics and how he feels as one of the elder statesman of the peloton.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang joins us from Andorra to share his plans for the 2023 season. He reveals why an early season illness reshaped his goals for the year. We also dig through the archives and discover how Jakob moved from being one of the best mountain bikers on the planet to one of the elite men on the road. Jakob gives his thoughts on his role in THAT cobbled stage at Le Tour 2014, how he secured silver at the Rio Olympics and how he feels as one of the elder statesman of the peloton.Bobby and Jens is a Shocked Giraffe production for Velonews. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Cycling’s odd couple is back with an informative, entertaining, and occasionally feisty new podcast. Longtime friends and former teammates Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt shared the agonies and ecstasies of World Tour racing, gaining an unrivaled understanding and appreciation for the sport. Every week, they bring insightful commentary and unique chemistry to conversations with the riders, coaches, and diverse new personalities shaping today’s scene. Tune in for revealing interviews about life at the front—and back—of the peloton, along with behind-the-scenes stories about emerging trends in training, gear, and coaching.

Bobby’s knowledge is awesome and Gus is such a great co-host.

Great show!

Bobby and Jens

Coach Bobby Julich and Gus morton discuss what happened in the race and the Art &amp; Science of Descending from the supertuck to the #pantanidangle. Superfan weighs in with a question about style as it relates to the topic of going downhill fast. Producer MFS shares his thoughts about slog vs slouge. Interviews with Alex Howes and Peter Stetina. Featuring original music by Taylor Phinney, a track called Sad Bang.

Coach Bobby Julich and Gus morton discuss what happened in the race and the Art &amp; Science of Descending from the supertuck to the #pantanidangle. Superfan weighs in with a question about style as it relates to the topic of going downhill fast. Producer MFS shares his thoughts about slog vs slouge. Interviews with Alex Howes and Peter Stetina. Featuring original music by Taylor Phinney, a track called Sad Bang.

PYSO episode 3: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Three

Stage 5 Pismo Beach to VenturaFind out why George Hincapie named his son Enzo, jump into a heated debate over sock lengths, listen to Coach Bobby J break down today’s race and deep-dive into the subject of Riding On The Front. Special bonus, an off-the-air-on-the-air honest discussion of the Van Garderen decision; what could have happened, what should have happened. “Slip one under the carpet.” - Coach Bobby J

Stage 5 Pismo Beach to Ventura Find out why George Hincapie named his son Enzo, jump into a heated debate over sock lengths, listen to Coach Bobby J break down today’s race and deep-dive into the subject of Riding On The Front. Special bonus, an off-the-air-on-the-air honest discussion of the Van Garderen decision; what could have happened, what should have happened. “Slip one under the carpet.” - Coach Bobby J

PYSO episode 5: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Five

Coach Bobby Julich does a deep dive into all things aero and wind related including but not limited to whether or not riding with your forearms on the tops and your hands dangling off the front in a mock TT position is good idea, Superfan's true identity is almost accidentally outed, Gus talks about playing Grand Theft Auto vs actually racing on the Speedway along with some very poignant thoughts on which side of the bike front and rear brakes should be mounted, and of course the team gets into yesterday’s crash and subsequent questionable "Van Garderen" ruling.

PYSO episode 4: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Four

How is the biggest team in the world dealing with the global coronavirus lockdown? Well, they've been doing a few things - including pivoting to help distribute hand sanitizer to hospitals in conjunction with their sponsor Ineos.Ineos team boss David Brailsford comes on the show to talk about how the riders, the coaches, and the support staff have been collaborating, training, and racing over the internet — and helping create value in new ways.Ineos owner and chairman Jim Ratcliffe told Brailsford that he wanted to produce a million bottles of hand sanitizer a month and supply that to the frontline workers in hospitals, using the well-oiled logistics of the cycling team to handle some of the distribution."Everybody has been involved, and they've done a brilliant job and it's quite a satisfying thing to be involved in," Brailsford said.

How is the biggest team in the world dealing with the global coronavirus lockdown? Well, they've been doing a few things - including pivoting to help distribute hand sanitizer to hospitals in conjunction with their sponsor Ineos. Ineos team boss David Brailsford comes on the show to talk about how the riders, the coaches, and the support staff have been collaborating, training, and racing over the internet — and helping create value in new ways. Ineos owner and chairman Jim Ratcliffe told Brailsford that he wanted to produce a million bottles of hand sanitizer a month and supply that to the frontline workers in hospitals, using the well-oiled logistics of the cycling team to handle some of the distribution. "Everybody has been involved, and they've done a brilliant job and it's quite a satisfying thing to be involved in," Brailsford said.

PYSO, ep. 50: Ineos boss David Brailsford

Michele Acquarone ran the Giro d'Italia and RCS' other races for years, and pushed for revolutionary change such as teams sharing in TV revenue and all races having men's and women's events. On this episode of Put Your Socks On, Michele talks with Bobby and Gus about where the sport of cycling should be headed.Michele argues that all pro races should include women's and men's events."It's so easy to do combined events, that it's crazy that all the pro cycling movement is not doing that," he says. "It should be a must if you want to have a first level race. You have the TV production, you have the operations already in place. For the organizer, it's easy. You have the streets closed, you have the helicopters and the airplanes in the sky. Everything is in place. You just need to invest a little extra money to have a great show with the two races at the same time."And what about esports in cycling?"Esports are not the future but the present of the sport, and you cannot ignore it," Michele says.Before talking with Michele, Bobby shares some indoor training tricks from TrainingPeaks' guru Tim Cusick, such as the importance of investing in a quality trainer with a flywheel for mimicking inertia, using your own power meter if you have one instead of the power from the trainer, and cooling your environment as best you can. "At the end of these indoor rides, you often end up looking like a salt lick," Bobby says.

Michele Acquarone ran the Giro d'Italia and RCS' other races for years, and pushed for revolutionary change such as teams sharing in TV revenue and all races having men's and women's events. On this episode of Put Your Socks On, Michele talks with Bobby and Gus about where the sport of cycling should be headed. Michele argues that all pro races should include women's and men's events. "It's so easy to do combined events, that it's crazy that all the pro cycling movement is not doing that," he says. "It should be a must if you want to have a first level race. You have the TV production, you have the operations already in place. For the organizer, it's easy. You have the streets closed, you have the helicopters and the airplanes in the sky. Everything is in place. You just need to invest a little extra money to have a great show with the two races at the same time." And what about esports in cycling? "Esports are not the future but the present of the sport, and you cannot ignore it," Michele says. Before talking with Michele, Bobby shares some indoor training tricks from TrainingPeaks' guru Tim Cusick, such as the importance of investing in a quality trainer with a flywheel for mimicking inertia, using your own power meter if you have one instead of the power from the trainer, and cooling your environment as best you can. "At the end of these indoor rides, you often end up looking like a salt lick," Bobby says.

PYSO, ep. 49: Former Giro boss on cycling's past, present, and future

Steve Maxwell

Spencer Martin

Steve Maxwell and Spencer Martin of The Outer Line join the show to talk about what the sport of cycling could like in a post-coronavirus world from a business perspective. Will there be fewer teams and fewer events? Possibly.Along with the rest of the world, the cycling industry is now scrambling to figure out what it can do to stay afloat and what the waters will look like once the storm subsides.“Clearly we can’t really imagine at this point in time, what the overall impact of COVID is going to be on the sport, just just like we can’t really imagine what the impact is going to be on society in general, when we come out of the other side of this whole thing,” Maxwell says. “But I think there are a few things that are starting to be apparent. We’re not going back to the same old normal. Some things will probably change permanently as a result of this whole calamity.”In this special VeloNews collaboration of PYSO and The Outer Line, the gents on the pod dig into a laundry list of possible effects of the coronavirus shutdown: How does it affect the teams, the managers, the events, the regulators, and the UCI?“Each one of these stakeholders is going to come out of this thing on the other side a little bit different than the way we went in,” Maxwell says.

Steve Maxwell and Spencer Martin of The Outer Line join the show to talk about what the sport of cycling could like in a post-coronavirus world from a business perspective. Will there be fewer teams and fewer events? Possibly. Along with the rest of the world, the cycling industry is now scrambling to figure out what it can do to stay afloat and what the waters will look like once the storm subsides. “Clearly we can’t really imagine at this point in time, what the overall impact of COVID is going to be on the sport, just just like we can’t really imagine what the impact is going to be on society in general, when we come out of the other side of this whole thing,” Maxwell says. “But I think there are a few things that are starting to be apparent. We’re not going back to the same old normal. Some things will probably change permanently as a result of this whole calamity.” In this special VeloNews collaboration of PYSO and The Outer Line, the gents on the pod dig into a laundry list of possible effects of the coronavirus shutdown: How does it affect the teams, the managers, the events, the regulators, and the UCI? “Each one of these stakeholders is going to come out of this thing on the other side a little bit different than the way we went in,” Maxwell says.

PYSO, ep. 48: The Business of Cycling Now

STAGE 9 BASTILLE DAYSt Etienne - Brioude 170.5kmThe cast talks nutrition on today’s stage: team chefs, soggy baguettes, and heaps of Nutella. Special shout out to ROAD ID employee of the month, Becky. You go, Becky. Turns out, Gus knows more about Zombies than anyone expected. And, we have our sprinter predictions for Stage 10 from Saint-Flour to Albi on the fastest growing sports podcast in the world, PYSO! Bonus: Coach Bobby J promises to take the whole crew to Sizzler after the Tour! We’ve put our socks on. Have you?

STAGE 9 BASTILLE DAY St Etienne - Brioude 170.5km The cast talks nutrition on today’s stage: team chefs, soggy baguettes, and heaps of Nutella. Special shout out to ROAD ID employee of the month, Becky. You go, Becky. Turns out, Gus knows more about Zombies than anyone expected. And, we have our sprinter predictions for Stage 10 from Saint-Flour to Albi on the fastest growing sports podcast in the world, PYSO! Bonus: Coach Bobby J promises to take the whole crew to Sizzler after the Tour! We’ve put our socks on. Have you?

PYSO episode 9: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Nine

Today on PYSO Gus and Bobby examine the science around preparation and recovery. Skratch Labs founder Dr. Allen Lim joins the fun to address everything you want to know about cycling, from nutrition to new technology. Does Lim talk about Cryotanks? Yes. What about ice vests? You bet. It's all here. We even bring back Spinaci bar extensions, because we think they are cool. Be prepared: this is PYSO.

PYSO episode 7: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Seven

Toms! Toms! Toms! Bobby goes down memory lane but doesn't like it much. Superfan suggests that Sagan’s interview “form” is also back! Phillipe Gilbert shares some very interesting insights into today’s theme: Tactics. Are cartoons really better than Rosetta Stone, does 75% of tactical riding come down to nature or nurture, why did Gus’s coach tell him to climb into a ditch and take his shoes off, and which annual event in Belgium is guaranteed to get you a Pro Contract? Find out all this and more!

PYSO episode 5: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Five

Stage 4 was sleepy in spots but PYSO is not! On today’s show, Bobby Julich and Gus Morton discuss failed nature-break ploys, getting jiggy with it, France vs. Italy on the subject of “legal usage” of champagne, high-speed praying mantes and more. Plus, EF Education First assistant sports director Tom Southam calls in to share some thoughts about being a director and the importance of analog technology.

PYSO episode 4: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Four

Find out what happened and why! Do you want a World Tour contract to show up in your mailbox? Here’s how.  Listen to legend Juan Antonio Flecha talk about one of the greatest upsets of his racing career. Then learn about the cracks, clips, cats and chalkboards that REALLY matter. #managainstpeloton #supertuckshaves20percent

PYSO episode 3: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Three

Brussels - Brussels, 27.6, TTTIn today’s show Bobby and Gus dive into Stage 2 and all things Aero. Is the yellow jersey a powerful motivator? What’s Rule Number One for a TT specialist? Did Jan Ulrich need team to win a TTT? Is your dad’s skinsuit the same as today’s skinsuit. What does Bobby mean when he says—“Don't overthink it.” And is tomorrow’s finish packed with enough snacks? Find out all this and more! Put Your Socks On.“That’s how the cookie crumbles!” - Coach Bobby.

Brussels - Brussels, 27.6, TTT In today’s show Bobby and Gus dive into Stage 2 and all things Aero. Is the yellow jersey a powerful motivator? What’s Rule Number One for a TT specialist? Did Jan Ulrich need team to win a TTT? Is your dad’s skinsuit the same as today’s skinsuit. What does Bobby mean when he says—“Don't overthink it.” And is tomorrow’s finish packed with enough snacks? Find out all this and more! Put Your Socks On. “That’s how the cookie crumbles!” - Coach Bobby.

PYSO episode 2: 2019 Tour de France, Stage Two

Early aggression, TV attacks—you know you’re in the TDF. Mike Teunissen calls the audible of all audibles. Micro breaks, #bubbleboys, Bobby pushes back on the expression “meat sack”, the boys deep-dive into the intricacies and nuances of Team Selection, and it’s only Day 1 but some of our predictions are already out the window. It’s time to Put Your Socks On.

PYSO episode 1: 2019 Tour de France, Stage One

PYSO episode 6: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Six by VeloNews

PYSO episode 6: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Six

STAGE 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena: Bobby and Gus dive into the last day of the TOC then get into today’s theme; the race after the race aka "packing up the carnival." An interview with Team Sho-Air Twenty20’s General Manager, Nicola Cranmer. A brief but illuminating discussion of the infamous Rose Bowl Crit and two National Team Fan Club Highlights; Sam and Travis.

STAGE 7 Santa Clarita to Pasadena: Bobby and Gus dive into the last day of the TOC then get into today’s theme; the race after the race aka "packing up the carnival." An interview with Team Sho-Air Twenty20’s General Manager, Nicola Cranmer. A brief but illuminating discussion of the infamous Rose Bowl Crit and two National Team Fan Club Highlights; Sam and Travis.

PYSO episode 7: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Seven

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with cycling's Swiss army knife Tom Pidcock. Hear what Tom thinks his best discipline is, what he learned from his first senior road World Championships, what he has planned for the year ahead and why he's not intimidated by his rivals. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with cycling's Swiss army knife Tom Pidcock. Hear what Tom thinks his best discipline is, what he learned from his first senior road World Championships, what he has planned for the year ahead and why he's not intimidated by his rivals. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Tom Pidcock

Bobby and Jens rumble over the cobbles with classics legend Juan Antonio Flecha covering his life from his early years in Argentina to surfing his way through retirement via his incredible career. Strap in and learn how Juan Antonio inadvertently won Paris-Nice for Bobby and why Jens was left out of his perfect breakaway! This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.To get your activepass discount visit velonews.com/activepass and enter the code bobbyjens25 

Bobby and Jens rumble over the cobbles with classics legend Juan Antonio Flecha covering his life from his early years in Argentina to surfing his way through retirement via his incredible career.  Strap in and learn how Juan Antonio inadvertently won Paris-Nice for Bobby and why Jens was left out of his perfect breakaway!  This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To get your activepass discount visit <a href="http://velonews.com/activepass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">velonews.com/activepass</a> and enter the code bobbyjens25

Juan Antonio Flecha

Mari Holden

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt's cycling companion this week is Olympic silver medalist and 2000 TT world champion Mari Holden. Mari opens up to Bobby and Jens about dealing with disappointment, building an online cycling community, gravel riding and why her Olympic medal isn't in a frame.  This podcast is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, the episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To gain access to our Activepass offer head to velonews.com/activepass and enter the code bobbyjens25 

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt's cycling companion this week is Olympic silver medalist and 2000 TT world champion Mari Holden. Mari opens up to Bobby and Jens about dealing with disappointment, building an online cycling community, gravel riding and why her Olympic medal isn't in a frame. This podcast is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, the episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To gain access to our Activepass offer head to <a href="http://www.velonews.com/activepass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">velonews.com/activepass</a> and enter the code bobbyjens25

Taylor Phinney

This week Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with Taylor Phinney. As the son of two Olympic medal-winning cyclists, Taylor always faced more expectation than most. In this revealing and honest chat with Bobby and Jens, he tells his story from his childhood in Boulder and Italy; his own pursuit of Olympic hardware and his professional career on the road. They also catch up with what Taylor has been up to since retiring including how he keeps himself entertained - plus there are a few cameos from Taylor's girlfriend and fellow pro, Kasia Niewiadoma!Plus find out which rider has absolutely buried themselves for the cause as Bobby and Jens dish out their #shutuplegs rider of the week! Don't forget to nominate yours for next week by using the hashtag #shutuplegs on Twitter or Instagram.Bobby and Jens is a VeloNews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.Remember you can take advantage of our special discount code by entering bobbyjens25 at checkout at velonews.com/activepass 

This week Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with Taylor Phinney. As the son of two Olympic medal-winning cyclists, Taylor always faced more expectation than most. In this revealing and honest chat with Bobby and Jens, he tells his story from his childhood in Boulder and Italy; his own pursuit of Olympic hardware and his professional career on the road. They also catch up with what Taylor has been up to since retiring including how he keeps himself entertained - plus there are a few cameos from Taylor's girlfriend and fellow pro, Kasia Niewiadoma!Plus find out which rider has absolutely buried themselves for the cause as Bobby and Jens dish out their #shutuplegs rider of the week! Don't forget to nominate yours for next week by using the hashtag #shutuplegs on <a href="www.twitter.com/bobbyandjens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a>or <a href="www.instagram.com/bobbyandjens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.Bobby and Jens is a VeloNews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.Remember you can take advantage of our special discount code by entering bobbyjens25 at checkout at <a href="https://www.velonews.com/active-pass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">velonews.com/activepass </a>

Stage 2 of the Tour of California: Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe."It’s one of the few stages that I’m actually scared of in cycling. It’s not very often that you go from sea level to 2,500-2,800 metres without ever having a break in the pedals. It’s virtually uphill for 110km, and for those power geeks out there you’re average power is exactly the same with or without zero, because you are always on the pedals.” - Nathan Haas.On course shaped like a ramp into the sky, today's show is all about power.

Stage 2 of the Tour of California: Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe. "It’s one of the few stages that I’m actually scared of in cycling. It’s not very often that you go from sea level to 2,500-2,800 metres without ever having a break in the pedals. It’s virtually uphill for 110km, and for those power geeks out there you’re average power is exactly the same with or without zero, because you are always on the pedals.” - Nathan Haas. On course shaped like a ramp into the sky, today's show is all about power.

PYSO episode 2: 2019 Tour of California, Stage Two

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