Live from Lorne: Pt 1. Calm before Worlds

About this episode

The episode discusses the anticipation and preparation for the Gran Fondo World Championships with insights from various guests.

Recorded on the eve of the Gran Fondo World Championships, this special collab episode between The Domestiques and The WMN Podcast. Sheridan Braatvedt , Georgie Howe , Matilda Raynolds , and Lee “Hollywood” Turner go in depth, talking about nerves, preparation, and what’s really at stake with amaterur cycling events like this one. The crew dives into the energy building in Lorne, the stories behind the riders, and why grassroots events like this matter more than medals. And tomorrow - tune in for part two, featuring The Domestiques very own Mark O’Brien and Matilda Raynolds, fresh off their wins. We'd love for you to jump over to The Domestiques podcast as they follow the world of cycling each week.

People in this episode

Guests: Sheridan Braatvedt, Georgie Howe, Matilda Raynolds, Lee “Hollywood” Turner

Topics covered

• Gran Fondo World Championships
• amateur cycling
• preparation
• nerves
• grassroots events

Keywords

• Gran Fondo
• World Championships
• cycling
• amateur events
• Lorne
• preparation
• nerves

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Domestiques

Places: Lorne

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