Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 Hello! 04:30 The Cycling YouTuber Bike Scam continues… 07:13 He rode 500km around McDonald’s drive-thru 12:00 Banned Pro cyclist becomes… a butcher 14:18 Astana just dropped a rap track 16:47 CAAD14 leak? 21:52 man arrested after cyclists shot at on ride 24:01 A $4000 race bike fit for Pogacar? 31:28 doping grey areas 42:16 Trek spellcheck (FUOTW) 43:24 Unpopular Opinion: festive 500K + kids doesn’t work 45:42 Unpopular Opinion: gravel bikes need MORE 48:27 Got an Unpopular Opinion or Question? Send us it! 49:13 Do I need a new bike? Berm Peak’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asq0ubkgjHc You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the-shelf sus gravel bikes 33:39 nose strips 35:31 3d printed everything 36:26 steep seat tube angles 38:19 rise of the Chinese bike brands 39:51 ‘all road’ 42:54 fastest bike claims 43:56 road tyre clearance increases 44:46 CADE secret santa + surprise guest 57:20 Emily gets uncharitable (FUOTW) 01:02:28 Zone 2 struggles! You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Or you can send us a voice note on Whatsapp: +44 7860 860 213 Our address: CADE, PO Box 790, Durham, DH1 9TH, UK (Unfortunately we can't guarantee anything you send will be featured, and are unable to return anything you send us) Bianchi recall notice: https://www.bianchi.com/products-recall/impulso-rc-and-impulso-rc-handlebar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new bike is getting meme’d hard 40:26 the bikes we regret selling… 45:11 Unpopular Opinion: Bike shows are a waste of time 49:46 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions! 50:24 The Scorchers 52:45 ‘Why did I get kicked out of the club?’ 58:55 The Outtakes (FUOTW) What the RedBull video:https://youtu.be/lD_LvvByOeM?si=_LhIT8U8kMQciO1X Watch Movistar’s music man: https://www.youtube.com/live/P_4HEzH2KT4?si=mlTfEdh3fI-U_55F You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.uk Thanks and see you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 How many burritos is too many? 05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox 08:46 How to ride faster, made simple 12:43 News quiz incoming… 13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered 18:23 Massive road bike recall 21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness 25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles 27:13 Decathlon rider fined in Spain for this 29:08 World’s most popular bike (according to Strava) 30:24 Which gender has less stress this year? (according to Garmin) 31:12 Netflix & Paramount v cycling coverage 37:39 Wout van Aert 45:18 a future-proofed fluff up 46:51 Unpopular Opinion: cycling needs an image overhaul 56:35 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions! 56:53 New Year’s resolutions and forming new habits Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast!  Check out How To Ride A Bike Faster, Explained For Newbies here: https://youtu.be/3Jj_1_TpFLY?si=XfA8obxfmdBPAUJu Join the Project 400 club for free here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1329349 FULL LIST of recalled CUBE models, all sold before 30 November 2025: 826100 Cube Agree C:62 One Fog grey'n' grey 2025826200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2025826210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro polar light 'n' aqua green 2025826300 Cube Agree C:62 Race flash lime 'n' black 2025826400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX liquid red 'n' prism 2025826410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX Pigeon blue 'n' are 2025826500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT nebula 'n' white 2025894201 Cube Agree C:62 Ultegra Di2 mallorca blue 'n' white 126100 Cube Agree C:62 ONE storm 'n' grey 2026126150 Cube Agree C:62 EX topas blue 'n' white 2026126200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2026126210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro bali 'n' prism 2026126300 Cube Agree C:62 Race glacier 'n' black 2026126400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX nightshift 'n' prism 2026126410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX cosmic purple 'n' black 2026126500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT black 'n' black 2026126510 Cube Agree C:62 SLT green fusion 'n' white 2026 You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here: https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos If

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error01:00 Gym gains & Greggs pub05:50 SRAM battery hack you should NEVER try08:57 Mid-range bikes that are cool?12:36 Campagnolo promises mid-tier groupset amidst mass lay-offs25:40 People are angry at Specialized31:56 Tour de France stage winner caught 5 times over drink-driving limit32:39 4 ways we make winter fitness more enjoyable46:56 Jimmi’s £200 DIY Fluff up49:34 Unpopular Opinion: e-shifting is for people who suck at basic maintenance53:26 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!53:39 FINALLY answering your important questionsYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Get back…04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes?22:46 IPT becomes NSN30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW)43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape50:33 Unpopular Opinions on mudguards57:16 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!57:29 UK vs US ridingYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Got the lurgy02:37 Jimmi joins GCN?05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot06:32 Bianchi crack frame08:23 New steel bikes galore!!18:16 New Cannondale leaked22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar30:54 Packing error (FUOTW)34:21 Unpopular Opinion on drop bars38:03 Unpopular Opinion on bad weather43:31 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Dilemmas43:45 Should they prosecute this driver?You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 hello again  06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks  08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life  12:59 new cycling documentary to watch  14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?!  18:54 what’s Shimano up to now?  25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike…  29:07 What is this new Cinelli?  32:41 Lezyne and Peloton recalls  35:58 dodgy editing (FUOTW)  37:36 Garmin ad refresh coming soon (but not today)39:35 Unpopular Opinion: if steel were invented today…41.50 Unpopular Opinion: bikes shouldn’t come with saddles45:30 Send us your Questions, Unpopular Opinions etc…45:44 The weight loss through exercise dilemmaCheck out Chris’ documentary: https://youtu.be/FLGuamHY2pcYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 You can’t see me…03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon?19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record?28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the peloton33:44 In defense of Tom Pidcock…38:25 Unpopular Opinion: Cycling is not a sport41:30 Unpopular Opinion: MTB FTW50:41 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!50:47 How to turn off sensitive ads on YouTube51:50 What actually makes metal bikes good?01:00:50 Send us your questions, dilemmas, funny stories etc…You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss…24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’29:26 Chris King & Bontrager manufacturer goes bust31:14 Strava backs down31:47 Sofiane is free!34:37 He wrote off his bike in KFC drive-thru (FUOTW)37:26 Unpopular Opinion: Groupset is all that matters38:49 Unpopular Opinion: cycling terms are stupid42:48 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions!43:03 How do I decide which bike to buy?48:07 Wheel sucking etiquetteYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 We won!06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever?11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg15:06 A very naughty seatpost…20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI28:02 Rapha Loses £17million33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW)35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popular40:53 Unpopular Opinion: TT bikes = best commuter bike42:47 Unpopular Opinion: don’t point out every pothole on the group ride49:02 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!49:18 How to get good at no handing You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosCheck out Harry Mac’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@harrymaccycling/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Scroll down for Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tees…00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Trying something new03:37 Elves and Massacan bikes update08:28 Why we don’t keep bikes we review11:35 Bradley Wiggins: 'truth about Team Sky will come out’18:44 Shimano finally listened!22:15 Make Metal Bikes Cool Again tees23:18 Pogačar ‘beaten by amateur’32:00 £3million to close the GCN+ app33:05 You win, SRAM34:08 The worst video we’ve ever made (FUOTW)38:22 Unpopular Opinion: the problem with cycling kit45:11 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions!45:29 A different kind of cycling challenge…49:15 Project 400 progress51:16 Emily’s bike fit progressCheck out Recycke y'Bike's ebay store hereWe did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-teeMake METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-teeIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! We did make some tees, you absolutely do not have to buy them, but here they are in case you’re interested.Make Steel Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-steel-bikes-cool-again-teeMake METAL Bikes Cool Again Tee: https://cade-media-shop.fourthwall.com/products/make-metal-bikes-cool-again-teeAnd here’s DC Rainmaker’s video: https://youtu.be/sbKyNJ2eo-k?si=E1tFloYBTqipVlu_00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Squabbles over the new studio06:09 Trying to ride at Pogačar and PFP’s power 11:24 The new Specialized Aethos…19:54 Did we get blacklisted?20:58 Steel bike spotlight: Fairlight26:22 Strava sues Garmin 29:38 Ultra-cyclist & YouTuber arrested in Russia during record attempt31:52 News round-up of doom35:22 Fluff Up’s gone AWOL38:21 Unpopular Opinion: bedding in brakes40:39 Unpopular Opinion: the most important things when choosing a bike42:23 Send us your Questions and unpopular opinions!42:40 Cycling has a weight problemIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 More on the Elves Falath EXP + Roasting11:14 Giant has a big problem14:02 Make Steel Bikes Cool Again21:16 Oakley’s new AI glasses29:33 Cool one-piece cockpit mod32:38 Trek’s new gravel bike is wild39:32 UCI u-turn on handlebars42:42 Emily ruined Jimmi & Nic’s date night (FUOTW)46:56 Unpopular Opinion: Gravel is a Big Bike con48:41 Unpopular Opinion: 1x only exists cos SRAM is crap50:24 Overrated/Underrated: chain catchers56:24 Send us your Unpopular Opinion and questions!56:44 Am I still a cyclist?You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 100th show + how many bikes does it take to pull a car?04:49 Benny’s first video + bts08:43 SRAM is suing…13:52 Cube’s 2026 bikes revealed19:12 Vuelta chaos23:42 Everesting World Championships28:25 Bad behaviour at Badlands35:12 100th Show Big Quiz Special!55:35 Jimmi almost ran himself over (FUOTW)57:01 In defense of ShokzIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videoshttps://www.cube.eu/2026If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 Is Standert worth the price tag?12:57 More team bikes stolen13:24 Shimano just changed the game19:25 Cargo bike conversion kit25:53 Canyon CEO out31:01 Rapha’s special edition kit fluff up36:58 Unpopular Opinion: The problem with cycling clubs53:43 Unpopular Opinion: Headwinds are the best56:43 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!56:55 Advanced cycling technique…If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 The Ridley Noah Fast broke Jimmi’s back12:17 Visma got burgled17:46 Wahoo forced to apologise 24:18 We’re forced to apologise (FUOTW)25:42 E-bike turf wars28:12 More bike brands go bankrupt30:54 Unpopular Opinion: Most people are fuelling wrong38:11 Unpopular Opinion: Overrated London cycling spots 41:26 Unpopular Opinion: Clip-on bars get too much hate43:21 Send us your questions, comments and Unpopular Opinions!44:27 Cycling in Tenerife - yes or no?If you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin Ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error01:00 Side quests03:35 Full carbon jockey wheels & cages – wild claims12:38 GCN gets stung by 3.6kg full carbon bike14:43 What IS this wild jockey wheel??17:00 He cycled the perimeter of Britain20:53 New warning over hookless rims28:21 WADA reinstates EF rider’s 2-year ban 38:18 EF has major BEEF with the UCI45:43 A Giant error (FUOTW)48:03 Brakes & stopping distances54:51 Send us your stuff!Donate to Movember here: https://movember.com/m/chrisrhall?mc=60Read Bike Radar’s article: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/qa/tyre-pressure-temperature-changesRead Lizzy’s write-up here: https://lizzybankscouk.wordpress.com/lIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time.You can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! Vote for us in the Bike Biz Awards here: https://bikebizawards.com/vote/00:00 Ad: Jimmi’s rookie error01:00 We’re back!04:01 Is this Rotor’s new electric groupset?09:14 Goodbye Rapha13:07 Cycling has an unhealthy weight obsession23:39 Do us a solid and vote for Cade Media in the Bike Biz Awards!25:32 Big DT Swiss recall  27:53 A surprise present for Francis 32:43 What’s going on at the Arctic Race of Norway?34:38 Proof that cycling can change your life…37:17 Are cycling instagram influencers killing the soul of cycling?43:05 Can you eat 100kg of Salmon? Pro nutritionist’s answerYou can check out the video versions of the podcast, plus more videos from Cade Media here:https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media/videosIf you’d like us to send in a question, story, some good news, things you’d like us to discuss or anything else, email us at wildonespodcast@cademedia.co.ukThanks and see you next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.