<div> <p>WorldTour racing is back with the <strong>Tour Down Under</strong> underway in Australia. <strong>The Cycling Podcast</strong> returns to recap the action from the first three stages and the latest news from the pro peloton.</p><p><strong>Daniel Friebe</strong>, <strong>Lionel Birnie</strong>, and our very own in-house professional cyclist <strong>Larry Warbasse</strong> discuss UAE Team Emirates’ rip-roaring start to the year, as well as the predictions we didn't get from Larry last week. There is a detailed meditation on Larry’s 14-year search for the perfect training formula—and the peloton’s broader search for equilibrium in a sport that is increasingly data-obsessed, sometimes at the expense of mental and physical wellbeing.</p><p><strong>Derek Gee-West</strong> certainly experienced his share of emotional turmoil while attempting to change teams last autumn. We hear from <strong>Lidl-Trek’s</strong> newest recruit on that saga and how close he thinks he can get to the likes of Pogačar and Vingegaard.</p><p><em>Artwork photograph: UAE Team Emirates XRG / ph. SPRINT</em></p><p><strong>EPISODE SPONSORS</strong><br><strong>Indeed</strong><br>If you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn’t to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to <a href="http://indeed.com/cycle">indeed.com/cycle</a> now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.</p><p><strong>Bikmo<br></strong>This episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to <a href="http://bikmo.com/">Bikmo.com</a> to get covered.</p><p><strong>Saily</strong><br>If you are travelling abroad and want to reduce or even eliminate roaming charges you need an eSim from Saily, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN. <strong>Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code cycling at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to </strong><a href="https://saily.com/creator/?coupon=cycling&amp;utm_source=6404&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=104&amp;aff_transaction_id=102bb13d68fc72fa7487fa613da0c4&amp;aff_offer_id=104&amp;aff_id=6404"><strong><a href="https://saily.com/cycling">https://saily.com/cycling</a></strong></a></p><p><strong>Follow us on social media:</strong><br><a href="https://twitter.com/cycling_podcast">Twitter @cycling_podcast</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecyclingpodcast/">Instagram @thecyclingpodcast</a></p><p><strong>Friends of the Podcast</strong><br>Sign up as a Friend of the Podcast at <a href="http://thecyclingpodcast.com/">thecyclingpodcast.com</a> to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.</p><p><strong>The 11.01 Cappuccino</strong><br>Our regular email newsletter is now on Substack. <a href="https://thecyclingpodcast.substack.com/">Subscribe here</a> for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it’s after 11am).</p><p><strong>The Cannibal &amp; Badger</strong><br>Friends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal &amp; Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. <a href="https://thecyclingpodcast.supportingcast.fm/">Log in</a> to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/clubs/thecyclingpodcast">The Cycling Podcast is on Strava</a></p><p><em>The Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.</em></p></div>