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Elis James on comedy, calves, and never regretting a bike ride
Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens›
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Matt Stephens is joined by Elis James for a conversation about comfort zones, mental toughness and the buzz of riding really long distances on very smooth tarmac. Elis is perhaps best known as a stand-up comedian and for his weekly radio show and podcast with John Robins for BBC Radio 5 Live, but his love for professional cycling and the magic of being on two wheels helps him to connect with Matt on a base level. This podcast blurs the lines between host and guest, as Elis’ natural curiosity and broadcasting skills draw some great stories about Matt’s early racing career in France.
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"Elis James on comedy, calves, and never regretting a bike ride" is an episode of Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens. Runtime 1 hr 25 min. Published October 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.