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Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

Matthew Pioro, Adam Killick, Terry McKall, Matt Hansen
Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast
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    World champ Magdeleine Vallières Mill talks about her rainbow jersey defence in Montreal

    2026-09-03 | 33 mins.
    In this episode, world champion Magdeleine Vallières Mill looks back at her year in the rainbow jersey and ahead to defending it in Montreal. Her win in Kigali at the 2025 road world championships meant she was no longer an “incognito” rider, as she describes herself prior to that achievement. She went from playing the role of a key domestique to a leader, a position that doesn’t come naturally to her, but one she’s continuing to hone. She gives a glimpse as to how things might play out on the roads of Montérégie and Montreal this September.
    Also, she talks about corn, her favourite, and is presented with a dad joke to go with her new helmet.
    This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.]
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    CHAPTERS
    13:21 A custom helmet leads to a fantastic, or terrible, dad joke
    20:26 Surprising aspects of being a world champion
    24:29 A look at Canada’s elite women’s team for worlds in Montreal
    26:34 The style of race that could benefit the Canadians
    29:36 The part of the world championship route that Magdeleine Vallières Mill is looking forward to
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    Stop chasing marginal gains: Ex-Specialized aerodynamicist’s tips on the most effective changes you can make

    2026-08-20 | 1h 7 mins.
    In this episode, an expert aerodynamicist looks at the major improvements you can make using the latest in aero advancements to go faster on your bike. Ingmar Jungnickel was once on-staff at Specialized and is now the founder of AiRO, an app that a bike fitter can use to improve your on-bike aerodynamics. His approach to making gains is simple: go for the big improvements. That philosophy runs counter to the oft-cited “marginal gains” theory of going faster. Find out Jungnickel’s thinking behind those big gains. 

    He also discusses the topic of chest fairings and/or bra doping that came to the fore at this year's Tour de France Femmes. He’s run the numbers, which take some of the stuffing out of the theory.

    For all riders looking to improve their speed, Jungnickel has recommendations and approaches you can all explore. 

    This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.]

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    CHAPTERS

    13:30 Bra doping and effectiveness of chest fairings

    26:37 How trustworthy are bike manufacturers’ aero claims

    33:53 Why it’s more effective to go after big gains instead of marginal gains

    37:24 How the AiRO app works

    42:07 Work on your form, not just your fitness

    54:03 What equipment gives you the more significant aero gains

    57:39 How to improve your aerodynamic form on-bike
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    Svein Tuft vs. misguided longevity bros: The Canadian cycling legend’s tips for riding strong in middle age

    2026-08-06 | 1h 3 mins.
    In this episode, Canadian cycling legend Svein Tuft shares insights on staying fast and healthy approaching 50, his views on longevity and AI, and his latest adventures in FKTs and remote rides. He draws on his extensive experience in bikepacking and ultra-distance riding, offering insights into route planning and personal resilience. He also delves into his evolving relationship with technology and gear.

    Plus, updates from the cycling world including concerns about bra doping at the Tour de France Femmes, highlights from Crankworx Whistler and a notable performance at the Commonwealth Games.

    This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.]

    Save up to 20 per cent off on your first order with code CYCLINGMAGAZINE2026

    Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-cyclingmagazine2026

    Valid on regular-priced items only. Limited-time offer. One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other promotions or membership discounts.

    CHAPTERS

    10:21 Svein Tuft Introduction and his Jumbo Wild 600 Route

    16:55 Tips for Planning Big Bikepacking Routes

    23:55 Honing the Critical Skill of Responding to Life-Threatening Situations on the Trail

    29:00 Staying Fast and Healthy as 50 Approaches

    36:33 True Longevity vs. Longevity Bro Bio-hacks

    44:33 Svein Tuft’s Relationship with Gear: Past and Present

    52:31 Getting Started in Bikepacking: Equipment Tips
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    How to train for ultra-cycling: Fuelling, gear essentials and building peak durability with Meaghan Hackinen

    2026-07-23 | 1h 1 mins.
    Meaghan Hackinen has a habit of breaking ultra-distance cycling records. Recently, the Kelowna, B.C., rider set the women’s fastest known time for the iconic Tour Divide route. On this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, Hackinen shares her journey to setting new records in ultra-cycling, training strategies, gear choices and the importance of sleep and sobriety in performance. Check out her insights into managing long-distance rides and preparing for unpredictable conditions.

    Also, editors Matthew Pioro and Matt Hansen discuss cross country nationals and the Tour de l’Abitibi. There’s up-and-coming talent to look out for.

    This episode is supported by Altitude Sports. [This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Altitude Sports.]

    Save up to 20 per cent off on your first order with code CYCLINGMAGAZINE2026

    Shop at Altitude Sports: https://bit.ly/altitude-cyclingmagazine2026

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    Chapters

    13:39 Meaghan Hackinen: Training for an ultra-distance ride like the Tour Divide

    16:56 Getting started in ultra cycling: Tips for beginners

    21:37 The importance of sleep in ultra-racing

    31:11 What happens when you give your bike a name

    37:07 Where a beginner should start with ultra-cycling gear

    39:26 The impact of sobriety on performance

    44:20 Safety tips for solo female travellers
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    Is bigger actually better? Geoff Kabush and straight talk on the 32-inch wheel hype

    2026-07-09 | 58 mins.
    The big 32-inch wheels are coming. They’ve already rolled through multi-stage mountain bike races, XC World Cups, gravel competitions and DH runs. For some, they provoke eye-rolls as the bike industry pursues yet another standard whether you want it or not. But you'll see more of them soon.

    Geoff Kabush, mountain bike legend, underbiking advocate and long-time gear-head, has seen all this before. He started mountain biking on 26-inch wheels and experienced the rise (and growing pains) of 29ers. With 32s, he’s already been experimenting. In May 2025, he rode a custom-built hardtail with 32”-wheels near Fox’s office in North Carolina to explore bike geometry on the big hoops. He’s also worked with Sam Whittingham of Naked Bicycles based on B.C.’s Quadra Island, where Whittingham made a 32-inch-wheel gravel bike that Kabush is riding.

    This episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast features a look at the nuances of the new wheel size. Kabush talks about how geometry is evolving. “Butt clearance,” the room a rider’s rear end needs when their weight is back over the rear wheel, comes up. He also reveals how he can feel a bit of guilt when pushing test equipment to failure, especially with an emerging technology in which spares are in short supply. And Kabush has practical tire tips, too. Have a listen.
About Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast
Cycling stories from across Canada and around the world. We talk to pros who ride on the road and the trails. We also talk about gear, riding and training. It's bikes, bikes and more bikes, eh.
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