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Power 2 Waithe Ratio Episode 1
by Sheldon Waithe
Welcome to the P2W podcast! In this first episode we provide a comprehensive preview of the Track Cycling World Championships, a quick wrap up of the elite road racing season and profile a former great in our Retro Racer segment....come along for the ride!
Episodes
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Track Worlds Review
Lavreysen is the greatest track sprinter of all time, we explain why. Plus, all the latest innovations, results and analysis from the Track Worlds, the way forward for T&T track cycling and Chuck D is linked to velodromes? Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Ep 38
The Track Worlds are underway, and we've got the lowdown & predictions for all the exciting events, including T&T prospects. Plus, Seixas wins a Monument, Lidl Trek look hot for 2027 and the fallout from the Matthew Richardson issue. Come Along for the Ride!
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S2 Ep 37
Grand Tours reduced to 2 weeks? 6 man teams? We discuss the UCI proposals. Plus, the drama of the Euro Champs road race finish and Dynamite Demi Vollering. Come Along for the Ride!
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s2 Ep 36
Whoo boy, what a World's Road Race! We dissect all the action, tactics, politics and outcomes of the races in Montreal, plus transfer news and more. Come Along for the Ride!
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S2 Ep 35
The BIG P2W Ratio World Championship preview! Al l that you need to know ahead of this weekend's road race titles in Montreal. Plus a review of last week;s Time Trial races and who's going to win (we think....). Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 E34
The World Championships are here! Get the lowdown (going aero) for this weekend's Time Trial, plus the Vuelta review, transfer news, clincher tyres are back and Power's Pan Am Progress. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 E33
It's crunch time at the Vuelta, Wout and Brennan run riot for Visma, Fondriest is our Retro Racer and yes folks, it's here: the 4.9Kg (10 lbs) full carbon bike! Come Along For the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 32
The Vuelta is wide open and could be the beat Grand Tour of 2026, we give you the lowdown & predictions. Mountain bike world championships loom large in the episode, with a detailed look at T&T's participation. Plus, Missy The Missile Giove's unique story is this week's Retro Racer. Come Along…
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Season 2 Ep 31
Hailstorms can't stop Pogacar's prowess, but bad management stops T&T riders at Junior Worlds. The latest offerings from Castelli, Shimano (13 speed!) & Specialized, plus Retro Racer makes a welcome return. Come Along for the Ride.
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Season 2 Episode 30
The UCI must focus on safety, not restricting speed! With the sad death of another cyclist, we state where efforts need to be made for a safer sport. The way forward for a cancelled Tour of Tobago, plus our full Vuelta d'Espana preview, Teniel Campbell back in the Euro peloton and our homage to...
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Season 2 Ep 29
Would you prefer a fellow cyclist as your partner/wife/husband? We examine the pros & cons of an all-cycling relationship. Drama at the Tour de France Femmes between the top two riders! We take it apart, plus Vuelta & transfer news. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 28
Pogacar goes to the Vuelta to complete the Grand Tour set, we also discuss the Tour de France Femmes and dissect the Commonwealth as well as the CAC Games, and T&T's performances at both. Come Along for the Ride!
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Tour de Frace week 3
We dive deep into the innuendo of Cycling's doping legacy which continues with the late-night tests at this year's Tour. We examine Vingegaard's abandon (road furniture issues) and how the race shapes up now. There's no holding back this week....Come Along for the Ride!
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Tour de France Week 2 Review
Is the race for the yellow jersey already over? With Pogacar running riot in France we offer the solution to other team's beating UAE. Plus, the race for the green & white jerseys, whether 1X gearing is worth it on major climbs and the possibility of stages starting early morning. Come Along for...
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Tour de France Week 1
The first few days of the TdF were hot and that's just the racing. We review who's boiling, whose tactics need to be changed and the early favourites' form. Plus, a look at what's new on the race and why you need to start soaking your arms in a container full of cold water. Come Along for the Ride!
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2026 Tour de France Preview
It's the BIG one! Get the lowdown of the TdF the favourites, their teams, the course and our predictions for all the winners in all the categories. It's time to get excited with the Power 2 Waithe Ratio Tour Preview. Come Along for the Ride.
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Season 2 Episode 22
Heat in D Place! How cycling is going to have to cope with record temperatures across Europe. The Tour begins next week, so we have the latest on the favourites; a look at Speed Paradise & Carnival of Speed, plus a familiar name in Retro Racer: Andy Hampsten. Come Along for the Ride.
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Season 2 episode 21
Wout is Out. Van Aert not riding the Tour de France headlines our current news, together with Pogacar's prep and the impending battle with Vingegaard. Plus, our three favourite cycling disciplines (and why) and a look at this week's Carnival of Speed in Trinidad. So Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 20
Vollering joins the Grand Tour greats, not so great are several new UCI rules that we dissect & differ upon. Plus, are big brands exploiting cyclists with their pre-Tour de France pricing? Retro Racer returns with a big one, the everlasting Joop Zoetmelk. Come Along for the Ride!
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S2 Episode 19
It's time to change the 6.8kg rule! Why this archaic rule needs to be updated, especially after the disqualification at the Giro Donne for a 20g infraction. We delve deep into the history of this ruling and provide solid reasons for it to be updated. Plus, a review of the men's Giro & what it…
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Season 2 Ep18
'If you're good enough, You're old enough' Why Paul Seixas should ride the TdF at 19 years old. Plus, the solution the T&T's cycling ongoing administrative woes following the latest debacle, our Giro d'Italia preview and Nicholas Paul in world #1. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Ep 17
One of the best Keirin races ever is dissected, together with a beginner's guide to the Team Sprint. Paul Seixas continues his upward trajectory; Ineos have a new kit (again) plus the mystery of 'Harry Leverkusen'. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 16
Who will win this weekend's Liege showdown? Plus, all the breakdown from the Track World Cup including the question: Can the T&T Team Sprint squad qualify for the Olympics? 'Il Capo' Moreno Argentin in our Retro Racer, so Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 15
We dissect an amazing men's Paris Roubaix, look forward to the Track World Cup this weekend (a special shoutout to Teniel Campbell and her new bike) & Amstel Gold, introduce Pedalpedia and have a truly amazing story in our Retro Racer. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Ep 14
With the tragic news of a death at the Easter Grand Prix, we take a detailed look at the circumstances that led to the tragedy and the way forward. Plus, the favourites for the upcoming Paris Roubaix races, Johan Museeuw in the Retro Racer and the curious case of the steroid infused racing pigeon.
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Season 2 Episode 13
Cobbled Classics & Caribbean Track Racing dominate this week's show, with our BIG Tour of Flanders preview and a trip down memory lane of the T&T Easter Grand Prix. Big names, wild predictions and the usual banter, as we invite you to Come Along for the Ride.
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Season 2 Episode 12
We completely dissect Milan San Remo, pay homage to Nairo Quintana, examine the pros & cons of buying secondhand cycling equipment and look at Chris Boardman's career in Retro Racer. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 11
A full preview gives you all that you need to know for Milan San Remo, we 'dissect' the multi-million-dollar Shimano crankset fine, review Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico, while paying homage to Italy's Mama Volante Maria Canins. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 10
Super Skinny rules? We dissect why skinny riders are competing in the Classics, we solve the logistics problem of getting track riders to Australia to compete, look at the worrying trend of 'super team' budgets and it had to happen: this week's Retro Racer is Roger Gibbon! Come Along for the Ride.
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Season 2 Episode 9
New Classics season, same old winners. As Van der Poel & Vollering take their wins in the first cobbled Classics, dissect 'next big things' Matthew Brennan and Paul Seixas, while looking ahead to Strade Bianche & Paris Nice (with Pog & Jonas), we also give a shoutout to World Bicycle Relief and...
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Season 2 Ep 8
Juan Ayuso starts with a bang for Lidl-Trek while Remco goes into reverse; is Paul Seixas the next big thing? We analyze the Pan Am Championships results and pick our three favourite road bikes....ever! Come Along for the Ride.
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Series 2 Episode 7
Del Toro & Evenepoel: No holding back in the early season. Teniel Campbell is celebrated for her Pan Am gold; there's a full preview of the Pan Am Championships. Plus our thoughts on the Lance Armstrong movie and Clara Hughes is our timely Retro Racer. Come Along for the Ride!
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Series 2 Episode 6
Eaxaminig the Jumbo Visma 'curse', can Egan Bernal make a full comeback and does Richardson's win over Lavreysen signal a changing of the guard in track sprinting? Plus Ron Kiefel is our Retro Racer. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 5
Records, records and Remco. World records at the Euro track champs, plus Remco starts with a bang. We also choose the best cycling gear...ever! And will Chinese equipment eventually win because of purchasing power? Come Along for the Ride!
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Series 2 Episode 4
What are your 3 favourite pieces of cycling equipment...ever? We pick ours. Plus, a look at the aftermath of the Trinidad & Tobago Cycling Federation impasse over Pan Am selection, racing at the Tour Down Under, India's first world-class road race and what etiquette to use when you see a Grand…
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Season 2 Episode 3
As road racing begins for 2026, we dive into the Tour Down Under, look at the Trinidad & Tobago impasse for Pan Am rider selection, talk about riding in extreme heat and take a Look at new cleat grips. Plus, we pick our pet peeves in cycling and profile the legend of Francesco Moser. Come Along…
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Season 2 Episode 2
What 3 UCI rule changes would you make? The P2W team picks theirs, plus Wout Van Aert's Classics prospects, the Giro d'Italia lineup continues to improve and US legend Sarah Hammer is this week's Retro Racer. Come Along for the Ride!
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Season 2 Episode 1
We're going big with predictions for 2026! Plus, news on Wout Van Aert's fracture, teams allowing their riders to race Cyclocross, Jonas takes on the Giro and Simon Yates' shock retirement. Retro racer looks at Van der Poel, nope not Mathieu, but Adri. Come along for the ride.
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2025 Season Finale
The year's wrap up looks at THAT Ineos kit, the signing of Oscar Onley, UAE's 2026 race programe, trouble brewing with Evenepoel & Lipowitz? Also, the uplifting story of Kristina Vogel, plus we choose our cycling Christmas gifts. Come along for the ride!
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Counterfeit Bikes, Confused Kits & Conflicted Riders!
Do you know what you're riding? We discuss the big counterfeit bust by Specialized & Aliexpress. Plus, the latest transfer news: Olav Kooij and Oscar Onley. Analyzing Remco and Lipowitz both riding the 2026 TdF. NSN kit: hit or miss? Men's Team of the Year. And the supreme style of Michele…
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Episode 6
There's lots happening with the news of Iniesta's Never Say Never taking over Isreal Premier Tech team, we discuss Pog's reputed V02Max and delight in bringing you a tribute to the Canadian sprinting legend Curt Harnett. Come Along for the Ride!
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Power 2 Waithe Ratio Episode 5
Our fifth episode has it all! A look at George Hincapie's new pro team. the selection dilemma facing the Trinidad & Tobago Cycling Federation and thoughts on the new aluminum velodrome. Plus, the excitement of the Amani African women's teams, Mexico's Isaac Del Toro and a look at the sometime...
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Power 2 Waithe Ratio Ep 4
This week we tackle the sensitive matter of doping, but at the recreational rider & Masters levels. Is it okay for the weekend warrior to be taking banned substances? Plus, the latest transfer news and a profile on Colombian legend, Fabio Parra. Come along for the ride!
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Tour, Transfers & Twigg!
Episode 3 includes thoughts on the big off season transfers - Remco Evenepoel, Biniam Girmay, Alison Jackson & Juan Ayuso. Retro Rider focuses on pursuiting legend Rebecca Twigg and we complete the analysis of the men's Tour de France route for 2026. Come Along for the Ride!
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Power 2 Waithe Ratio Episode 2 - Track Worlds review and Tour de France preview
Episode 2 of the P2W Ratio podcast gives a concise review of the Track World Championships, including the performances of the Caribbean riders, plus a look at the routes for the Tour de France & Tour de France Femmes 2026. Enjoy!
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Power 2 Waithe Ratio Episode 1
In this episode we provide a comprehensive preview of the Track Cycling World Championships, ask if elite men's road racing is too predictable and profile an Aussie great on the Retro Racer segment. Come along for the ride!
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Welcome to the P2W podcast! In this first episode we provide a comprehensive preview of the Track Cycling World Championships, a quick wrap up of the elite road racing season and profile a former great in our Retro Racer segment....come along for the ride!
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Sheldon Waithe
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