The Odd Tandem Cycling Podcast with Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt

Ben O'Connor had a breakout year in 2024, 4th place at the Giro, a stage win and second place at the Vuelta; after 12 stages in red, before closing the year out with a world title in the team relay - and a silver medal in the men's elite road race. He joined Bobby and Jens shortly after making the move to Team Jayco–AlUla to reflect on his stunning season and look ahead to a new start. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The soundtrack is provided by Taylor Phinney. Please consider subscribing to our Patreon to hear an ad free version of the podcast - head to Pateron.com/oddtandemYou can follow us by searching for Oddtandem on Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to see clips from the shop and more. Or if you want a fully visualised version of the podcast it's available on The Odd Tandem Youtube channel.

Will Remco close the gap to Jonas and Tadej? Will SD Worx maintain their control of the women's peloton? What did Bobby and Jens actually do in their preseason? All these questions and more answered in our first ever season preview!Special thanks to our Patreon membersScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NessMichael TerblancheJim BurnsSwim School BobSteveScott NaborsJosephPhilip ShamaMark Payne Steven MartinJeff SeckendorfJeff HartleyChris turnerDavid and Olivia Beattie! You make this podcast what it is! Thank you

Bobby and Jens sit down for their annual review of the year, hand out the gongs and get ready for 2025 by rewarding the biggest names ahead of the new season. Special thanks to everyone who subscribed, listened and shared our podcast in 2024. In particular a big thanks to our fantastic Pateron members: ScottSteven KimbroughMarie Teixeira Jeff KralikBrian ColonChris MerrittTim FarrissJimDavid SwartwoutBill BabcockRandy Corbett Nancy NesSMichael TerblancheJim BurnsSwim School BobSteveScott NaborsJOSEPHPHILIP SHAMAMark Payne Steven MartinJeff SeckendorfJeff HartleyChris turnerDavid Olivia Beattiewho supported us throughout the 2024 season. If you want to sign up for add free podcasts and more - head to Patreon.com/OddTandemMentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off

Team Visma–Lease a Bike entered 2024 as the undisputed kings of the male peloton. Their riders had won every Grand Tour in 2023, their star rider Jonas Vingegaard looked was aiming to win his third straight Tour de France, amongst their 72 race victories. Instead, the gods of cycling had different plans. The team suffered misfortune with star riders Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard amongst the team's riders who suffered serious, season altering crashes. That was before factoring in a resurgent Team UAE Emirates led by Tadej Pogacar - who enjoyed one of the greatest seasons ever in pro cycling. Following the departure of team boss Merijn Zeeman the leadership of the men's team will fall largely on the shoulders of Grischa Niermann. He joins Bobby and Jens and shares his reflections on a challenging year, and why he thinks the team is set to return to the top of the World Tour standings in 2025. The Odd Tandem is a Shocked Giraffe production and is produced by Mark Payne. The podcast theme is written and performed by Taylor Phinney. If you enjoyed the podcast please consider subscribing wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. You can also back us by joining our Patreon page by heading to Patreon.com/OddTandemYou can join the Odd Tandem by following us on our social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram or TikTok.You can also catch this podcast in video - by heading to the Odd Tandem Youtube channel. Mentioned in this episode:Sign up to our PatreonRemember during December you can sign up for our Patreon by heading to Pateron.com/OddTandem and entering the code ODDTANDEM to get 10% off