People listen to podcasts everywhere, whether on the Smart Trainer, while cooking, on the train or when travelling. We in the TOUR editorial team listen to them too. Our selection of bike podcasts covers a wide range of topics, from cargo bikes to aero tuning. The podcasts cover various aspects of bicycles and cycling in detail, from starting off to between the spokes.
A for start
The Antritt podcast celebrates its 9th birthday in 2024. This podcast covers very different aspects of cycling. Different topics, bikes and people are highlighted in sections such as "My bike is sick", the "Ride of the month" and "Ringing at Klötzer's". Wait, "ring at Klötzer's"? You guessed right, because TOUR test editor Jens Klötzer has his say in this section.
- Topics: all aspects of cycling, everyday tips
- Language: German
- Length: around 1.5 hours
- Published: approx. 2 x per month
B for broom wagon
The selection of podcasts about professional cycling is extensive. One of these is the broom wagon, in which former pros Andreas Stauff and Paul Voß talk to cycling enthusiast Bastian Marks about all topics relating to cycling. They don't mince their words and guests are also very welcome.
- Topics: From cycling to everyday life
- Language: German
- Duration of an episode: usually > 1 h
- Published: weekly
B again - BiketourGlobal
The title already gives a clue as to what the podcast is about: it's all about discovering the world by bike. It doesn't matter how exactly, just somehow by bike. Martin Moschek's guests have had very different experiences, from ultra-cycling races and bikepacking tours to travelling the world by bike. The podcast focuses less on the motto "higher, faster, further" and more on the unforgettable experiences.
- Topics: Bikepacking, cycle touring & ultracycling
- Language: German
- Length: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Published: 1 - 3 times per month
D for The Wonderful Bicycle World
Johanna Jahnke invites people from the bikepacking, gravel and ultracycling scene, but also discusses other relevant topics such as first aid, bike fitting and bike building. Her podcast has even led to the University of Innsbruck, a pilot study was launched to investigate water retention in ultra-distance cyclists.
- Topics: Bikepacking, Gravel, Ultracycling
- Language: German
- Length: > 1 hour
- Published: approx. 2 x per month
E for Enjoyyourbike
The episodes of Enjoyyourbike are often over two hours long or even longer. The podcast is all about topics such as road biking, gravel biking, bikepacking and triathlon. It delves deep into the various topics, especially the technical aspects. So there's something for everyone in every episode. And if you don't just want to listen, you can also watch the podcast on YouTube. Enjoyyourbike itself describes the content of the podcast as a mixture of experience reports, personal opinions, interesting interview guests as well as training, bikepacking and sports adventures.
- Topics: lots of nerdy technology topics relating to road bikes, gravel bikes, bikepacking and triathlons
- Language: German
- Length: over 2 hours
- Published: approx. 2 x per month
F for bicycle radio
On Fahrradio, the Dorsch brothers talk about all kinds of cycling topics and everything that goes with it. It almost feels like you're sitting at the dinner table having a normal conversation.
- Topics: everything to do with bicycles
- Language: German
- Length: from 1 to 3 hours
- Published: approx. 1 x per month
K for chain break
We don't wish a chain break on anyone. But the podcast with this name is highly recommended. Lisa and Luca talk about their experiences with bicycles in an entertaining way. With the chain break of the week, the community also has its say.
- Topics: Gravel, road bike, cyclocross, MTB and more
- Language: German
- Length of an episode: usually less than an hour
- Published: weekly
L for Lights On
The podcast "Lights On" from lighting expert Supernova is brand new on the market. This podcast is all about bicycles and cycling - and, of course, the reference to bicycle lighting is not to be missed. Various people from the cycling scene will be guests. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify and YouTube - the latter of course with video.
- Topics: all about bicycles and cycling - with reference to lighting
- Language: German
- Length of an episode: the first episode lasts just under an hour
S for sitting meat
Long-distance cyclist Christoph Strasser has great stamina and takes very good care of his seat meat. This is certainly also true for his podcast colleague Florian Kraschnitzer. In their podcast, they talk about ultracycling races, strategies, preparation and analysis, both in races where athletes have a team by their side and in races where no support is allowed. They share their own experiences and always talk to interesting guests.
- Language: German
- Topics: Ultracycling
- Length per episode: > 1 hour
- Published: weekly
Again S like Scyence
The Scyence podcast talks in detail about training science, training trends, nutrition, equipment and the cycling scene. If you're already familiar with the subject, you can listen along the way. However, if you're just starting to get to grips with these topics, it's better to listen to the podcast during relaxed LIT training sessions or on the sofa. For those who want even more, scyence.cc offers training plans and personalised coaching from the experts at Scyence.
- Topics: Training science
- Language: German
- Duration of an episode: usually > 1 h
- Published: weekly
T for Tourfunk
Sportschau's Tourfunk is dedicated to cycling and its background. During the Tour de France - hence the name of this podcast - the most important daily events surrounding the "TdF" are covered.
- Topics: Cycling and backgrounds
- Language: German
- Duration of an episode: 20 minutes to 1 hour
- Published: approx. 2 x per month
P for Plan Z
Tanja Erath and Rick Zabel are well-known racing bike fans. Tanja ended her career as a professional cyclist at the end of 2022, while Rick currently rides for Team Israel-Premier Tech. They provide insights into the world of professional cycling and share both personal experiences and conversations with other athletes.
- Topics: Cycling and backgrounds
- Language: German
- Duration of one episode: 1 - 2 hours
- Published: weekly
V for Velohome
The podcast describes itself as "The podcast about cycling, our beloved sport and our favourite hobby." There are three formats:
- Velorace - everything to do with professional sport (TOUR editor Thomas Goldmann also has his say there)
- Velosnakk - what do the podcasters do on their bikes?
- Velokultur - Books, films, TV about cycling
- Topics: Professional sports, equipment and more
- Language: German
- Duration of one episode: 1 - 2.5 hours
- Published: approx. weekly
W for Women's Cycling Weekly
Amy Jones reports on news from women's cycling every week. She conducts interviews with people who are active in women's cycling. This results in exciting insights and conversations. Listening to the podcast is also an opportunity to improve your English language skills.
- Topics: Women's cycling, professional sport
- Language: English
- Length per episode: 30 minutes to 1:15 hours
- Published: weekly
Z for between the spokes
Behind Saddle Stories are Angi and Reini, two Austrians who are known for their blog and YouTube channel. Now they want to offer a look behind the scenes with their podcast "Zwischen den Speichen". Both their videos and the podcast are produced in high quality. Because their primary goal is to always deliver quality over quantity.
- Topics: Gravel, Bikepacking, Hiking, Adventure
- Language: German
- Length of an episode: about one hour
- Published: approx. every 2 weeks
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
