The Domestiques

Chloe Hosking joins The Domestiques to talk everything AusCycling. From racing to governance, Chloe shares her perspective on where cycling in Australia is at right now, and where it needs to go. We get into the realities of board nominations, the role of clubs, and why the connection between the grassroots and the top end of the sport matters more than ever.

This isn’t a pile-on. It’s a measured, honest look at a system under pressure, and what it takes to actually represent the people inside it. There’s talk of selection pathways, decision-making, and the responsibility that comes with shaping the future of the sport. Not from the outside looking in, but from someone who’s lived it.

Milano–San Remo delivered exactly what it always promises… and somehow still surprised.

From a brutal, slow-burning build to one of the most chaotic and thrilling final 30km we’ve seen in years, this was cycling at its absolute peak. Crashes, comebacks, and a finish that came down to centimetres. The kind of race that reminds you why this sport hits different.

We break down:
Pog’s unreal recovery and what it means for his legacy
The tactical moments that decided the race
Whether Pidcock let one slip
The chaos, crashes, and courage in the women’s race
Why Lotte Kopecky’s win might be bigger than it looks

Plus:
Pro Velo Super League wrap
Big performances from the next wave of Aussie talent
And yes… Hollywood’s still whinging

Chloe Hosking was meant to join us to unpack what’s going on at Cycling Australia, but internet issues had other ideas. We’ll bring that conversation to you in a special follow-up episode later this week.

The Domestiques are back off the Peaks high and straight into a massive week of racing. We cover Grafton to Inverell, the latest from the ProVelo Super League, Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Trofeo Binda, and a full preview of Milan-San Remo. The crew break down Finlay Walsh’s huge win, Pat Eddy’s response in Inverell, Isaac del Toro’s rise, Van der Poel’s form, Vingegaard’s strange fashion choice in the freezing rain, and who could shake up the first Monument of the season. Plus, Rhino Keith gets a well-earned shout, Hollywood unpacks life after Peaks, and Tils cops questions about her date.

The crew finally unpack the much-hyped Post Peaks Challenge debrief. Tils, Hollywood and Marko relive the full chaos of the day, from freezing descents and fog on Hotham to missed groups, music failures, pain caves and the push for sub-8 glory. Spoiler alert: Marko, Tils and Hollywood DOMINATED. There’s plenty of laughs, a few near-disasters, some very honest suffering, and a proper appreciation for what makes Peaks one of the most special days on the bike. They also touch on Strade Bianche, the ProVelo scene, and the big stories that came out of a huge weekend of racing.

In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Hollywood and Marko unpack a huge Warny weekend - from Hollywood’s gritty on-road survival story (nutrition chaos, puncture drama and a borrowed bike rescue) to Matilda’s tough crash update and a no-holds-barred breakdown of how the men’s race tactics unfolded. The crew also recaps an exciting women’s edition, reacts to Omloop and Kuurne in Europe, and looks ahead to Strade and Peaks with form, weather and race-winning calls.