Domestique Cycling Podcast

'Plapp’s been admitted to hospital with third-degree hot seat burns' - The Cooldown - Tour de France Stage 13

Domestique Cycling Season 1 Episode 23

Pogacar crushed everyone (again), beating riders on full TT rigs while riding his aero road bike without paint or bar tape. Roglic turned back the clock with a third-place finish. And Luke Plapp sat in the hot seat so long we’re pretty sure he needs aloe vera.

Cyrus and Aidan break it all down: from Remco’s shocker and Vingegaard catching his two-minute man, to debates about disc wheels, one-by setups, ankle socks, and helmet choices. It’s peak tech nerdery—but with plenty of chat about pacing, gear selection, and the suffering only an uphill TT can deliver.

Also in this episode:
 – The race behind the race for 3rd place
 – Why breakaway stories will shine from here on
 – Domestique & Dickhead of the Day (camera poker face edition)
 – Your 21-minute, 7w/kg reality check

One rider’s dominating, sure—but this Tour isn’t boring. And Stage 14 looks spicy.