The Domestiques

This week on The Domestiques, we take it off Beach Road and into the dirt with Brendan “Trekky” Johnston, one of Australia’s leading gravel riders and a regular at the pointy end of the Lifetime Grand Prix in the US.Trekky talks through the brutal mix of racing that defines modern gravel, from Sea Otter and Levi’s GranFondo to the madness of Unbound, where equipment, fuelling, tactics and luck all seem to matter at the same time. He also shares the story behind his ride across Australia for Tour de Cure, his own experience with cancer, and why that challenge became bigger than the record attempt itself.With Seven Gravel and the UCI Gravel World Championships coming to Nannup, the team dive into tyre choice, race prep, nutrition, aid stations, and why WA gravel might finally give Worlds a proper gravel test.

The Domestiques welcomes Jensen Plowright to the hot seat. After gaining small wins at the Giro in his maiden Grand Tour, the Melbourne native is making a fist of his recent good fortunes. Overcoming early season illness was a priority and now Jensen has put world cycling on notice. Will he or won’t he be considered for selection at the Tour de France? Listen in to find out. Remember to use code DOMESTIQUES for 20% OFF at Black Sheep Cycling.

Kaden Groves throws down in a sprint, Australia’s cycling son Luke Plapp lights up Stage 8, and our very own Marko adds another trophy to the mantel - this time, the UCI Seven title.We unpack the Gravel chaos, GC drama, and can Plappy be a GC rider.Use code DOMESTIQUES for 20% Black Sheep Cycling off the winter range.

The Herald Sun is back and so is Remco. Did Tadej lose because of his sunglasses? Unlike Gicconi, Amstel Gold brings more questions than answers and surprise winners all round. Hollywood, Tils and Marko are back for a quick-fire round. Happy Easter!Shop Black Sheep Cycling 20% off with the code: domestiques

This week on The Domestiques, we’re joined by legendary cycling coach and DS Tim Decker. We break down the winning moments of Milano-San Remo in both the men’s and women’s races! Plus, we wrap up the Pro Velo League and chat to Decker about winning the premiership and being dropped as the National Coach. Jump in. There was good chat all around.

Peaks Challenge is the talk of the town and the talk of The Domestiques. The team of Hollywood and Matilda conquered the epic climbs of Australia’s most gruelling community ride and are joined by Mark O’Brien who set an amazing new course record completing the 235km distance in 6 hours 40 minutes. How did they do it? Hear of the tall tales of triumph, heartbreak and heroics. And Tadej Pogačar does it again after producing another superhuman performance despite spectacularly crashing on the white dusty roads of the Strade Bianche. And the apprentice took on the master in the women’s race - Demi Vollering taking on her ex-coach Anna van der Breggen. Whether you’re gearing up for Peaks 2026 or just love a good cycling story this episode is a must listen!

Use code bangbang20 for 20% OFF Black Sheep Sam Welsford is the toast of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under and The Domestiques highly praise his courage from stage 2. Lots of fun, banter and entertainment in today’s episode including Hollywood’s date with the local laundromat while Tomo exposes his silky, smooth golden tones that would make Phil Liggett blush. Don’t miss the fun of the Tour on The Domestiques.

The World Tour has officially begun with a bang and we don’t just mean Hollywood is in town! Stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down didn’t go to script. We break down the winners and losers, preview the queens stage, Tommo is off the back and we give you the inside scope on Caleb Ewan, will we ever see him again in racing? Massive thank you to our partners Black Sheep Cycling, Marsh insurance, Texco construction and Transport Mutal Credit Union!