Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Café Aficionado
Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Café Aficionado
Podcast Description
Sir Bradley Wiggins' Cafe Aficionado is the destination for sports fans to come together and explore the magic, history, and incredible stories, from the sport of cycling and its greatest road races. Presented by one the most decorated British athletes of all time, Bradley Wiggins, and his good friend, broadcaster and cycling journalist Graham Willgoss.
Every episode sees the hosts joined by some of the sports’ greats - to take a deep dive into every facet of the sport. They'll be exploring the history of the most iconic road races such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, revealing the unheard stories, mythology and magic of each great stage, and discussing other elements of the sport - from performance and data, to the latest innovations in bikes.
Expect entertainment, sporting history, unique insights and compelling new perspectives in equal measure. This is a podcast you can return to again and again.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the diverse tapestry of cycling stories, delving into the history and significance of iconic races such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. Episodes include discussions on topics like the emotional journey of winning the Tour de France at Alpe d’Huez and the legacy of cycling hero Tom Simpson, revealing unheard stories and insights into the sport's culture.
Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Cafe Aficionado is the destination for sports fans to come together and explore the magic, history, and incredible stories, from the sport of cycling and its greatest road races. Presented by one the most decorated British athletes of all time, Bradley Wiggins, and his good friend, broadcaster and cycling journalist Graham Willgoss.
Every episode sees the hosts joined by some of the sports’ greats – to take a deep dive into every facet of the sport. They’ll be exploring the history of the most iconic road races such as the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, revealing the unheard stories, mythology and magic of each great stage, and discussing other elements of the sport – from performance and data, to the latest innovations in bikes.
Expect entertainment, sporting history, unique insights and compelling new perspectives in equal measure. This is a podcast you can return to again and again.
In the final Café Aficionado of season 1, Brad and Graham debrief after the 2025 Tour de France. Is it one for the history books? Both covered the tour in different ways – Brad in Aspen and Graham on the ground in France, giving an episode that provides insight from all angles.
In true Café Aficionado style the pair give their opinions and hot takes on what they saw, and delve into some of the climbs used and the historic moments behind them. The race saw Tadej Pogačar redeem himself against Jonas Vingegaard on all of Hautacam, Mont Ventoux and Col de la Loze, whilst Thymen Arensman triumphed – against the odds – on Superbagnères and La Plagne.
But after a tour which many believe marks the beginning of a new era for the sport this one is really about the future, and Brad and Graham make their predictions for the shape of the Tour in years to come.
The ‘Ultimate Cyclist also comes to its conclusion with the final attribute decided: sprinting. It is perhaps not the fiercest battle to determine our pick. This one’s pretty easy!
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Credits
Presented by Sir Bradley Wiggins and Graham Willgoss
Researcher and Guest ‘Ultimate Cyclist’ Referee: Luca Unwin
Production Manager: Ross Aitken
Social Video Producer: Rosie Mansfield
Audio Editor: David Levene
YouTube Editor: Théo Stöcklin
Producer: Toby Gilles
Executive Producers: Faye Stewart, Ashley Unwin & Dominic de Terville
Recorded at: Podcast Room, London Bridge
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