The Wheel Talk Podcast

Weekly breakdowns of what is going on in the Women's World Tour plus exclusive interviews with professional riders and influential people in the sport. Hosted by Abby Mickey with Gracie Elvin and Loren Rowney.Escape Collective is entirely member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/

SD Worx-Protime up to their old tricks at Paris-Roubaix Femmes
Apr 15, 2025 – 01:05:44
2025 tactics continue to baffle
Apr 8, 2025 – 01:11:42
That's a wrap on the Sprinters Classics
Apr 1, 2025 – 01:04:45
Bad news for the peloton - SD Worx-Protime is dialed
Mar 25, 2025 – 01:05:02
Trofeo Alfredo Binda delivered quite the show
Mar 18, 2025 – 01:11:05
The comeback trail continues on the white roads of Tuscany
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:08:24
New peloton dynamics rock opening weekend
Mar 4, 2025 – 54:34
Drafting teams for 2025
Feb 25, 2025 – 48:25
Is the sequel better than the original?
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:07:51
Could UAE Team ADQ be the new powerhouse of the WWT?
Feb 11, 2025 – 01:08:08
Aussie summer starts with a pop, ends with a fizzle
Feb 6, 2025 – 01:03:14
Molly Weaver's journey from WorldTour to Ultra
Jan 28, 2025 – 47:15
Miscalculations and early season tactics rule Tour Down Under
Jan 21, 2025 – 01:05:55
The vibes at Aussie Road Nats were fair dinkum
Jan 14, 2025 – 59:29
Hometown hero to Olympian
Jan 8, 2025 – 55:44
Was 2024 the best year for women's cycling to date?
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:07:12
Sponsorship within women's cycling
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:02:15
How good is Georgie Howe
Dec 3, 2024 – 01:12:09
It takes a village to build a rider
Nov 26, 2024 – 33:52
Grace Brown and her dream season
Nov 19, 2024 – 27:38
An unconventional path to the WorldTour
Nov 12, 2024 – 50:05
From the river to the road with Elise Chabbey
Nov 5, 2024 – 30:46
Let’s talk women’s cycling with Tobin Heath
Oct 29, 2024 – 01:14:38
How do we make people care about the Tour of Chongming Island?
Oct 22, 2024 – 52:43
Sprinting for seconds
Oct 15, 2024 – 44:33
The GOAT strikes again
Oct 8, 2024 – 01:05:17
Surprise! Cycling is actually a team sport
Oct 1, 2024 – 59:04
History made in Zurich
Sep 24, 2024 – 54:02
Dutch sprinters shine at Euros
Sep 17, 2024 – 51:15
SD Worx-Protime is ready for 2025
Sep 10, 2024 – 46:47
Transfers, Fenix-Deceuninck, and more
Sep 3, 2024 – 01:06:32
We’re still processing the Tour
Aug 27, 2024 – 01:09:44
Tour Daily: History is made on Alpe d’Huez
Aug 18, 2024 – 50:54
Tour Daily: A polka-dot kind of day
Aug 17, 2024 – 44:34
Tour Daily: Vive la France!
Aug 16, 2024 – 52:09
Tour Daily: Definitely not a sprint!
Aug 15, 2024 – 47:14
Tour Daily: Far from over with France on the horizon
Aug 14, 2024 – 47:34
Tour Daily: The dreaded Double Day
Aug 13, 2024 – 54:47
Tour Daily: Things are really heating up in Rotterdam
Aug 12, 2024 – 35:18
Tour Daily: There's a lot to look forward to before the third Tour de France Femmes
Aug 11, 2024 – 46:54
Paris put on quite a show
Aug 6, 2024 – 59:13
Dreams really do come true
Jul 30, 2024 – 01:10:55
If not July, when?
Jul 23, 2024 – 59:25
Giro Minisode stage 8: One for the history books
Jul 15, 2024 – 37:31
Giro Minisode stage 7: That was a doozy
Jul 13, 2024 – 43:01
Giro Minisode stage 6: How many degrees?!?!?!
Jul 12, 2024 – 18:23
Giro Minisode stage 5: Three seconds
Jul 11, 2024 – 28:51
Giro Minisode stage 4: Things are heating up
Jul 10, 2024 – 21:31
Giro Minisode stage 3: Timing is everything
Jul 9, 2024 – 24:15
Giro Minisode stage 2: Playing it cool and staying cool
Jul 8, 2024 – 27:55

Recent Reviews

FinQuant

Insightful and entertaining

Best coverage of women’s cycling anywhere!
sh*ggy

Abby is the best

And tells it as it is
Prof. LeBel

Solidarity benefits more people than exclusion

Slow down and just listen to it once and you’re hooked. They are the best at what they do. But really its 4 stars and not 5 because: Trans women are women. Competitive and otherwise. Trans exclusion ends up hurting cis women eventually.
hal eugene

Glad I found them!!!

I have been a fan of women’s cycling for years. A fan of memes cycling also. Mickey, Lauren , Gracie and Tilda break down women’s cycling to be understandable. Been listening to them for at least 5 years. I hope they get lots of listeners and continue the format they are doing in this podcast. I like the interviews they are doing. I’m also glad to hear Amy is back. Continue what you’re doing.
Bokudo2

I’m so glad y’all are back!

I’m so glad y’all are back! I can’t think of a group of anyone I’d rather listen to cover women’s world tour racing
Nicole Pressprich

Super Interesting!

Great to hear about Women's cycling for once, keep up the good work I really enjoy listeining to these :)
Timingila

Interesting, Insightful, Excellent!

This podcast is great. I love hearing all the stories from the women's peloton. Keep it up, Abby!
bikelington

Abby FTW!

Great to hear some new voices in the podcast world! Abby has some facinating guests and some great prespective on cycling and women's racing.
Former redfin fan

Finding Her Voice

Two episodes in and Abby already sounds much more natural and loose! This podcast is a great way to pass the time on a trainer. I love finding out about the women of cycling, and I hope to hear about the women who support them as well, e.g. D.S., coaches, Mechanics, Soigneurs, etc.
Slunsky!

Wonderful

Love this podcast! The wheel talk is "wheely" awesome, and can't wait to hear more! Absolutely all the elements you could want to listen to and more.
Zlogarini

Can't wait for more!

Really enjoyed the first episode. Can't wait for many more to come. Keep up the great work.
Ilektron

Direct line to the peloton!

Love this podcast. Pro women cyclists have fascinating stories, and it’s so fun to have a channel dedicated to hearing from them directly! Thank you Abby for making this happen; can’t wait to hear more.
Trü phan

Killin' it

I'm a huge fan of the "Mick". She's a true slayer made abundantly clear not only by her bike skillz, but also her podcasting prowess. Keep it coming big Mick, you're doing a valuable thing for women's cycling!
Plants4Lyfe

Great start!

Funny, informative and overall a great listen. This one will only get better with time!