Episode 22 From Strade Bianche to Tirreno-Adriatico: Racing, Tactics & Rattlesnakes

This episode explores the latest racing across the UCI WorldTour, including a deep dive into Strade Bianche, Paris–Nice, and Tirreno-Adriatico. The hosts analyze race tactics, rider performances, and team strategies as riders begin to reveal their form ahead of the Spring Classics. The conversation highlights the drama of Strade Bianche, with its gravel sectors, steep climbs, and one of the most recognizable finishes in professional cycling. Alongside race analysis, the discussion moves into the broader culture of the sport—touching on rider longevity, team dynamics, and even a rattlesnake encounter during a ride that reminds us that cycling adventures don’t always follow the race script. Chapters (00:00:12) - Skateboarding: Devo(00:01:25) - 22 on March 12(00:01:51) - Free Lap Story(00:07:26) - The Numbers on Your Back(00:07:47) - Free Lap Story(00:10:45) - The Taco Ride Had Its Best Attendance Ever(00:14:03) - The Women's Cycling(00:18:51) - Longo Borghini Pushes Niwi Adama Out Of(00:21:57) - La Vuelta a España(00:23:59) - Valdpool Crashes On The Garbage(00:27:34) - Peter Jorgensen SLIDES OFF his bike(00:32:10) - French hopes he doesn't go to UAE(00:37:19) - France's national team(00:43:54) - Paul Quintana on If He Wins 5 Tours(00:44:44) - Poggi's Parents(00:48:16) - I HAD A Rattlesnake On My Bike(00:53:20) - Rattlesnake Encounters at the Cactus Cup(00:57:02) - Jonas Bjergens(01:00:50) - Rain Jacket and Tights(01:04:10) - The Spirit of Gravel(01:07:22) - BWR Kudos Award(01:07:59) - The Color Coordinated Strada Bianchi(01:11:51) - Race coverage of the Tour de France(01:13:59) - Italian sponsors in the Giro(01:15:04) - McDonald's Sign Protest in Siena(01:17:23) - Deuce Deuce