Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP

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Ever wondered what life is like as a professional cyclist?Australian ex-professional cyclist Mitch Docker takes you inside the world of Professional Cycling. Bringing you the stories behind the individuals in the sport - from the pros in the peloton to staff behind the teams - to commentators & legends, plus training insights & debriefs on major races throughout the year. It’s all here!Newly retired from the professional peloton, Mitch is exploring his new pelotons - all the pelotons that exist outside of the world tour - bringing you new stories from within the cycling community. His spin off series, Talking Luft - a bit like the DVD Extras - is where cycling style & culture takes centre stage. Talking cycling caps, bikes, kit, coffee stops, training loops and all the best things about riding a bike. Listen to all episodes here weekly!Find all our episodes, merch and more at lifeinthepeloton.com

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  • Mont Farmer
    Love the Laughs
    I love the insight and laughs from all, in particular the Race Communique, but also the diversity of our cycling world. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping me entertained! Looking forward to next year.
  • catplus
    Love all the shows!
    I love all the shows, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be Yhe Race Communiqué. I love it so much. The combination of insights and humor of those three personalities is SO GOOD. I also love the long form interviews from LITP and the fast paced Talking Luft episodes. I think my favorite of those is the ep with Adam Blythe. Quality. I just bought the LITP book! And I’ll be tuning in for all the episodes in future and if I get desperate, I’ll be listening back to some I missed in years past.
  • Maine Jacobson
    Bidons
    Love the show and this one in particular. I grew up as a track and field athlete. I’m wondering why the DS is don’t jog along the route a little bit when they’re trying to pass off a bottle, like the passing of a baton in a relay. It seems like just a few miles per hour running along side would make it that much easier to grab, the bottle or the bag. Has this ever been tried?
  • Caity Cee
    Great Everesting episode!
    Great episode — I too was a bit huh when this was a big thing during Covid. But this episode was really interesting. Worth the listen. Everything that you do, you do so well. Thanks Mitch! And your poor friend Cam — 🦘not something that I even considered! And magpies!
  • JimV 1
    Keep the Communique
    Like the Communique. Nice bit of inside baseball, plus the quiz at the end is hilarious
  • NopeNoNickname33
    Love what you’re doing
    I discovered the podcast about six months ago and it is without question the best cycling podcast out there (in my humble opinion). Love your enthusiasm, love the enthusiasm of your guests and the fun/insightful discussions that follow. And I‘m really enjoying this move towards covering other pelotons like the latest fixie episode. Thanks for great podcast. Cheers.
  • Nlion13615
    Race Communique
    Really enjoyed the RC. Please continue!!
  • Dhhdfsehnicdrutenjiwdhji
    Mich, your interview with Jai Hindley was the Best!
    I’ve listened to LIP since the beginning. I got my group ride friends listening to Life in the Peloton. Your interview with Jia Hindley was one of the best! The part about donating his Giro d’Italia jersey to the museum was terrific! It sent chills of emotion running through me. Keep up the hard work. I can tell you brought your training and racing ethic to making podcasts. Remember to take a break once and a while. The next time you’re in the Denver Boulder area let’s have a beer. Cheers 🍻 mate
  • Hudson Brother
    I totally Enjoy this Pod
    Mitch I appreciate all the people you bring to the pod. Your guest give us the people in the kit. I love bike racing and you help me enjoy it even more. I must say that I miss seeing you in the Peloton but you have a family and I know it is tough to be on the road for so much of the year. Anyway thank you for what you do and continuing to promote the sport. Great job Mitch.
  • jarod waite
    Love the talking Luft w the Boz!
    Great episode - love the show!
  • ChefBrian1
    Epic!
    Just listened to the cape epic episode. That was so good! Former roadie turned cross country mtb’r made it especially good. Thanks for being awesome guys!
  • timecrunches
    It takes an Insider
    What a joy to find this show. Plenty of bike pods out there, but having a former pro asking the right Q makes all the difference. Add Mitch’s upbeat curiosity & his great picks of folks to feature. Can’t wait to hear Esteban!
  • SquillyTheKid
    Excellent content
    Love this pod and the stories told on it
  • Rip613
    Fantastic listen
    Great interviews, love the relaxed style, like you’re sitting in the pub, a fly on the wall
  • RF4 JG
    The Best
    The Best man!!! Don’t stop talking Luft it makes my day when they roll around!!!
  • CaityC
    Still great!
    Love the new format! Thank you!
  • raccoon12
    5 stars if this is what you’re into
    5 stars
  • Huggybear1136
    Great poddie!!
    A terrific podcast! Insights & personal stories about cycling, training, life in general & luvly Ozzie idioms.
  • BodhiSativa
    Bummer
    Shoulda stayed with WAP.
  • Gavreid
    Great pod
    If your a follower of pro cycling, this is a brilliant podcast. The stories and insight is fantastic. Really feels like your just sitting around listening to stories with a couple of mates.
  • Shoop There It Is
    Late to this great pod
    Just binged a few episodes of this, including the most recent two, and went back to Mike Woods (the beginning of this episode had me in stitches) and Lachlan Morton (fascinating, inspiring story)
  • recology
    Great interviews
    love Mitche's style
  • ty geren
    Top notch content
    Cycling conversation at its best. I thoroughly enjoy Mitch’s work and talent in bringing us this unparalleled perspective.
  • Ed Merritt
    Great “interviewer”
    Seems like Mitch is the kind of cyclist, friend, person we all hope to be. Great rapport with his guests, and asks great questions. Binged the first two years and was disappointed I had to wait for the next episode, because it felt like I’d just had an awesome time with old friends and didn’t know when I’d see them again. Would love to hear a similar style interview of Mitch too!
  • GeorgL666
    Maron of cycling
    Very enjoyable and interesting podcast. He reminds me of the EARLY Marc Maron, in the sense that Mitch seems genuinely interested in the answers to the questions he asks, is genuinely curious, rather than someone just ‘doing an interview.’ He’s particularly interested in people who have faced challenges in cycling and how they got over them. (Another MM parallel: The old Maron was just as interested in talking to a longtime club comic as a Robin Williams... Mitch is similarly into the psychological nuts and bolts of cycling.)
  • Hughes225
    Great stuff!
    Love the podcast...super interesting to hear what the pros are up to, and Mitch’s Aussie accent is awesome. Genuine info for the cycling fan!!!
  • 117kevin
    The best cycling podcast
    Mitch is a great personality and has the most intriguing podcast I’ve heard!
  • New Vegan,
    Wonderful
    No it’s not super polished, it’s better than that. You get this wonderful inside look at the life and work of a pro cyclist.
  • whynotride
    Wow
    IMO probably the best cycling podcast out there. Very informative and interesting. I hope it continues for a long time.
  • velocycle987
    Thank you!
    Great interviewer, great guests! Any chance of updating the podcast photo to match your current team kit?
  • EFH62
    Great Podcast
    Mitch Docker does an excellent job and I love the theme of interviewing his EF Education First teammates
  • johnnyrebel16
    Get well soon.
    Love the podcast but just wanted to send Mitch get well wishes.
  • Zlogarini
    Keep up the great work!
    Love the pod! Really enjoy the personal stories and the behind the scenes insight into the peloton. Keep up the great work.
  • Tcmorris
    Great!
    Thanks Mitch!
  • Pca!$$!
    Great.
    Great pod. Keep them coming!
  • Nnnnjjjw
    Scott's Story
    Amazing. Thank you both.
  • Car002
    Awesome podcast
    Keep it up, I really enjoyed the insight and team deals that were struck at the end of the second episode! Looking forward to the next one.
  • KAL16000
    Great!
    Keep it up, this is great.
  • ncstatewlfpk
    Great job Mitch
    The first podcast was easy to listen to and the flow was well executed without being forced. Keep up the good work and as it may be difficult to grab riders during the season the insiders look is something the pro peloton is missing. Can't wait until the next episode!
  • DonPuff
    Great Cycling Pod
    Mitch brings you inside the peloton and team like no other. Great look at how a group of individuals work for the team. Looking forward to your pod as you explore all aspects of how the team dynamics work and of other teams.
  • Agaidis
    Fantastic!
    So stoked for the second episode to come out! This podcast is packed full of insights about the life of world tour riders. As a serious cyclist, I was pleasantly surprised to discover new things about the sport both on and off the bike. Mitch is easy on the ears and not difficult to follow. Out of all the cycling podcasts I have listened to thus far, Life in the Peloton is by far the most engaging and interesting. Bring on the episodes, Mitch!
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