Parkrun, Pogacar, and Paris-Tours | Watts Occurring

G's embracing retirement - by tackling parkrun! We know the loyal Watts Occurring listeners will enjoy hearing that story today. There's also another Pogacar discussion, after you all reckoned G and Luke were slightly harsh last week. Can greatness ever really be boring? Because, yes, he's been winning again. Incredible. And Luke's fresh from Paris-Tours with a great tale from inside the bunch, as ever. We'll be back with a bumper Q&A pod next week. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast⁠ ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. And remember - use code WATTS for a free month, on us, when you sign up for the first time. Want to try NordVPN? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/gtcc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a special sign up deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, the biggest moment of Emma's year has arrived: the track World Championships, in Chile! She flies out today so Manon sat her down for a special preview pod, analysing her chances, the schedule... and Emma's all important beauty prep. Look good, feel good! Everyone at Watts Occurring is wishing Emma luck as she sets off to defend her titles - make sure you drop her a note on social! Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Emma and Manon talk about dealing with the pressures that come with being an elite athlete. They discuss some of the most high pressure moments they’ve faced in their careers and how manifesting helps them to cope. There's clearly no guidebook for dealing with pressure - but Emma and Manon have excellent perspectives on how they've dealt with it across their respective careers. We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! And, speaking of pressure... Emma is off to the Track World Championships next week! We'll have a big preview of that next time out. See you then! Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, it's another week, another pod, and Tadej Pogacar has won another massive bike race. Solo. Of course he has. This time it was the European Championships, a week on from winning the Worlds, and you do have to question: this Slovenian lad is pretty good, isn't he? Luke and G certainly think so. There's also, of course, Luke's updated padel chat, a look ahead to Il Lombardia (yes, Pog is going for his fifth straight win and no, that's not a typo), and we have some ROUVY news. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: ⁠https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast⁠ ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. And remember - use code WATTS for a free month, on us, when you sign up for the first time. The boys will be back next week. Want to try NordVPN? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/gtcc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a special sign up deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Megan Jastrab talks all about her journey to bronze at the Tokyo Olympics for the United States. She dives into why she moved to the Netherlands and the differences between cycling professionally in Europe to the US.  Megan tells Manon and Emma about her injuries and how she overcame the mental barriers to get back to peak performance, and how she juggled two degrees alongside her career as a professional athlete! She also chats all about her fundraising to help junior cyclists in the US. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The toughest World Champs ever?! The boys break down all the drama from an unforgettable World Championships in Rwanda. Did the chasers blow their tactics? Who were the unsung heroes of the race? And what exactly happens to the European jersey when Pogacar takes that as well? They also dig into Remco’s mechanical woes, Ben Healy’s brilliant 2025 season, and G gives us some insight into how his running career is shaping up 👀 Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code WATTS when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Want to try NordVPN? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/gtcc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a special sign up deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Manon and Emma dive into all things body image in the cycling world. They open up about their personal experiences, dealing with changes to their physique and learning how to fuel as a professional athlete.  Manon also shares how she’s dealt with body changes since retiring and body positivity.  Emma also teaches and demonstrates the highly anticipated TIM TAM SLAM!! We’ll be back next week with another special guest from the cycling world… Megan Jastrab! Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cycling world has descended on Rwanda the 2025 World Championships - and it's already been a lot of fun. We've seen a huge ride from Remco to secure his third straight time trial title, young Welsh star Zoe Backstedt was equally dominant in the women's U23 time trial, and now there's the incredible road races to look forward to. Who's gonna take the rainbow jersey this year? G and Luke give their thoughts. Basically... can anyone beat Pog? It's gonna be a lot of fun finding out. Want to try NordVPN? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/gtcc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a special sign up deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Watts Occurring Femmes, Emma brought her boyfriend along: world class track sprinter and new flying 200m world record holder Matty Richardson. Matty opened up on the drama behind his record breaking ride, the huge decision to switch allegiance from Australia to Great Britain, how he and Emma met, plus much, much more. This is a fascinating chat - and there's plenty left for a second pod at some point in the future. Enjoy. Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello. Want a free month on ROUVY, on us? Use code FEMMES when you sign up and explore everything ROUVY has to offer. SIGN UP HERE: https://rouvy.com/?utm_source=gtcc&utm_medium=direct-buy&utm_campaign=rouvy-brand&utm_term=femmes-podcast ROUVY connects indoor and outdoor by bringing the real routes from around the world to your home and ROUVY's new Route Creator tool allows users to film, upload and ride their favourite loops on ROUVY. Fancy a trip to your local Pinarello retailer? Visit https://pinarello.com/global/en/store-locator to find your local store today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, that's right: Tom Pidcock's done it. In the midst of his varied and incredibly successful career, people had begun to doubt if Tom would ever finish on a Grand Tour podium. Not anymore. Luke and G were amongst them, but they're delighted to have a slice of humble pie on today's pod. Fair play, Tom. Of course, Jonas Vingegaard's done the business and won another Grand Tour. How long can he stay at the top? And will second placed Joao Almeida ever win one? Then of course, there's the all important British Gravel Champs to discuss. Did Swifty win? Well, yes - but which one? Conor or Ben? Listen to find out. See you next week for some big worlds chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices