2026 Season Debrief - Part 1

G and Luke reflect honestly on the 2026 cycling season and how succesful (or not) it was for their respective teams. This part covers the Classics through to the Dauphiné, part 2 will be available very soon. ROUVY Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geraint Thomas (Netcompany INEOS) and new Decathlon CMA CGM signing Laurens De Plus react to the unveiling of 2027 Tour de France route. We also hear about Paul Seixas' dancing abilities and the initiation Laurens went through on his first camp with his new team. ROUVY Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy and Kyle Hudson join Emma and Manon to tell the whole story of their epic around the world bike ride - the fastest ever round the world cycle by a couple. ROUVY Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! ⁠rouvy.com⁠ Be part of Rouvy Fest and ride with Luke & Manon and Amy & Kyle. https://riders.rouvy.com/events/a4a1eea9-de2c-44f0-a3a0-944f2d89cda8 01:57 Introduction and Welcome 02:38 The Inspiration Behind the Challenge 03:58 Planning the World Record Attempt 05:22 Route Planning and Logistics 07:03 Daily Life on the Road 09:06 Challenges and Accommodations 09:20 Introduction to Rouvy Fest and Group Rides 09:45 Engagement and Natural Presentation Tips 09:59 Daily Miles and Sleep Patterns 11:40 Worries and Unexpected Challenges 13:40 Encounters with Wildlife 17:24 Support and Teamwork 19:53 Memorable Encounters with People 22:57 Nutrition and Food Choices 24:29 Caffeine and Cycling: The Unexpected Boost 26:35 The Challenge of Social Media During a Journey 28:25 Riding for a Cause: Mental Health Awareness 29:55 Exploring the World: Favorite Destinations 31:13 Overcoming Obstacles: The Crash Incident 37:45 The Emotional Finish: Homecoming Reflections 41:39 Looking Ahead: Future Cycling Goals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

G and Luke chat with Olympic gold medalist and former Triathlon world champJonny Brownlee. Jonny talks about his rivalry with his brother, what he wishes he could change about his career, and how good G could be if he followed through on his threats to try and race an Ironman. Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Be part of Rouvy Fest and ride with Luke and Manon https://riders.rouvy.com/events/a4a1eea9-de2c-44f0-a3a0-944f2d89cda8 NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma's off to China to race in the track World Champs. Before she heads off she chats with Manon about which nations and riders to watch out for, and her own quest to regain the rainbow bands. ROUVY Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! ⁠rouvy.com⁠ SiS Watts Occurring Femmes is fuelled by Science in Sport. www.scienceinsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luke Rowe (Decathlon CMA CGM) and Ben Swift (Netcompany INEOS) discuss an all time classic Men's Road Race at the 2026 World Championships. ROUVY Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emma and Manon discuss an all time classic, the Women's Road Race at the 2026 World Championships. ROUVY Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! ⁠rouvy.com⁠ SiS Watts Occurring Femmes is fuelled by Science in Sport. www.scienceinsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geraint Thomas and Laurens De Plus (Netcompany INEOS) discuss Remco, MvdP, Van Aert, Seixas, Del Toro, Pidcock ... who will win the Worlds this weekend in Canada and wear those stripes next year? G also reveals the worst birthday cake of all time. ROUVY Watts Occurring at the Tour de France is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com NOMIO Nomio is a natural, organic sports performance and recovery shot designed for endurance athletes. Nomio uses a concentrated dose of ITCs extracted from broccoli sprouts to reduce blood lactate buildup, lower oxidative stress, and accelerate post-workout recovery. Find out more at drinknomio.com NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manon and Emma preview the Women's World Championship races in Montreal. ROUVY Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com SiS  Watts Occurring Femmes is fuelled by Science in Sport. www.scienceinsport.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

G and Luke discuss the Vuelta, look ahead to the World Championships and reflect on a huge season of learning for both of them in their new roles. ROUVY Watts Occurring is brought to you by Rouvy. Join ROUVY, the realistic indoor cycling app with thousands of real-world routes. Start your free 7-day trial now! rouvy.com NORD VPN This episode of Watts Occurring is sponsored by NordVPN. Try NordVPN for yourself by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/wattsoccurring⁠ and get 4 months FREE on a 2 year plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices