169. Matt Stephens: Pogačar's crash, women's Monuments, and transfer talk

This week Robyn (and Will for the intro) is joined by cycling's most lovable, excitable and expert-able ex-pro, commentator and pundit, Matt Stephens. In this episode, Matt discusses the impact of Tadej Pogačar's crash on the rest of the season and what his absence means to the peloton; the ever-present and ever-growing importance of rider safety; what the future of women's cycling might look like if the Monuments align; who might go where, and why, and what that means for team strategies in 2027, plus he talks us through his own cycling journey from pro-rider to commentator to art lover.

Chat begins at 2.54

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