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Are Climbing Bikes Worth It in the Aero Era?

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Spencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz review the 2027 Tour de France route, debate the merits of climbing bikes, and discuss their plans to take over the budding sprint gravel scene in 2027.

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When was this episode published?: October 24, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 58 min.
What podcast is this from?: Beyond the Peloton Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Beyond the Peloton Podcast covers cycling. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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How do I listen to this episode of Beyond the Peloton Podcast?

"Are Climbing Bikes Worth It in the Aero Era?" is an episode of Beyond the Peloton Podcast. Runtime 58 min. Published October 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Beyond the Peloton Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Beyond the Peloton Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 24, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 58 min.
What podcast is this from?: Beyond the Peloton Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Beyond the Peloton Podcast covers cycling. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

Listen

Keep going with Beyond the Peloton Podcast.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

Spencer Martin, author of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter, and co-host Andrew Vontz review the 2027 Tour de France route, debate the merits of climbing bikes, and discuss their plans to take over the budding sprint gravel scene in 2027.

Follow Andrew’s path to beating cancer here

BTP Newsletter: Get In-Depth Off-Season Breakdowns

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Podcast

Interested in sponsoring the show? Send an inquiry to: Spencermartinwriting@gmail.com

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe

Next listen

All from Beyond the Peloton Podcast →

Next listen

Picnic PostNL’s Troubles Intensify & Team USA Flops at Track Worlds

Oct 16, 202652:33