Kate, Henk, Joel and Merckxy are in the bunker this week with lots to chat about.

• Giro d’Italia Drama
  • 🇦🇺 Chris Harper’s epic queen-stage victory at Sestriere
  • Simon Yates wins overall with a classic team move
  • UAE Team Emirates’ costly tactical errors.
• Critérium du Dauphiné Insights
  • Remco Evenepoel dominates Stage 4 time trial.
  • Early stage victory and vulnerabilities for Tadej Pogačar.
  • Ben O’Connor gears up for the upcoming Tour de Suisse.
• Women’s Racing Round-up
  • Ally Wollaston clinches Tour of Britain Women in thrilling fashion.
  • Cat Ferguson emerges as breakout talent
  • Women aren’t small men

Your essential cycling update—sharp, insightful, and action-packed!

Buckle up for an explosive final-week recap of the 2025 Giro d’Italia on The Wheelhouse Podcast!

Katey, Henk and Merckxy dive into all the juicy drama and thrilling racing from Italy:

• 🌧️ Stage 16 Chaos: Brutal weather sparks crashes—Roglič bows out in agony.
• 🚑 Bee Attack! Juan Ayuso’s bizarre abandonment mid-stage.
• 🇨🇦 Derek Gee’s Rise: Canada’s dark horse gallops to 4th overall—can he hit the podium?
• 🚀 Lidl-Trek Domination: Pedersen and team dominate sprints and climbs alike.
• 📢 Brisbane’s Bridge Battle: Cyclist protest halted—what’s next for safer cycling infrastructure?
• 🚴‍♀️ Women’s Vuelta a Burgos Féminas: Marlen Reusser sweeps all before her.

And don’t miss Henk’s insider scoop on mid-stage Giro deals—revealing the dodgy negotiations that decided the maglia rosa behind closed doors!

We also pay tribute to beloved Belgian rider Ludo Dierckxsens, whose legendary late-start career inspired us all.

It’s controversy, triumph, tragedy—and cycling chat at its finest.

Join Kate Bates, Henk Vogels, and Merckxy for a wild ride through cycling's most entertaining and dramatic moments!

• Aussie highlights at Giro d'Italia 2025, including Lucas Plapp and Kaden Groves, plus Jai Hindley's crash.
• Ayuso, Del Toro, Yates and McNulty - Team UAE Emirates have four in the top ten - too many cooks in the kitchen?
• Can Roglic find a way to the Maglia Rosa with a reduced team?
• Chaotic animal pitch invasions: goats, rally squirrels, bears, dolphins, and even black cats.
• Women's Vuelta recap featuring Demi Vollering as the MVP
• Marianne Vos's strategic brilliance.
• Inspirational bike-packing journey from Ireland to Australia by Fergal Guihen.
• Debate over an Aussie city's billion-dollar bike lane refurbishment.

Buckle up—this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and unexpected twists!