Welcome back to The Race Communiqué, brought to you by Life in the Peloton! 🚴♂️
We’re deep into the 2025 road season, and the racing is already heating up. From UAE Team Emirates’ dominance to the upcoming Spring Classics, there’s plenty to break down—and of course, we’re diving into the latest tech trends shaking up the peloton.
This week, Southam, Durbo, and I talk about the biggest chainring sizes we’ve ever seen, how aero positions are evolving, and whether these new setups are actually making the bunch ride faster than ever. Plus, we preview Omloop Het Nieuwsblad & Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, making our picks for who’s in form.
And of course, it wouldn’t be The Race Communiqué without Talking Tactics, Pelo Chat, and the Communi-Quiz—this time, a Geraint Thomas special to mark his retirement.
Also, a big shoutout to our podcast partner, TrainingPeaks, for supporting The Race Communiqué this season. If you want to train smarter like the pros, they’ve got you covered!
Hit play, grab a brew, and get stuck in!
Cheers,
Mitch
TIMECODES:
00:00:00 – Intro & Sponsor Shoutout
00:03:11 – Mitch’s Race Recap
00:26:38 – Luke’s Pelo Chat
00:37:08 – Tom’s Talking Tactics
00:51:09 – The Communi-Quiz: Geraint Thomas Trivia Special
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