Can A Yellow Jersey Survive Without A Team

Can A Yellow Jersey Survive Without A Team

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp July 24, 2026 Duration: 20:45
Send us Fan Mail A single late attack can win a Tour de France stage, but a wave of illness can threaten an entire campaign. After an Alpine Stage 18 packed with climbing and chaos, we break down how Richard Carapaz nailed the timing on the final climb, cracked the day wide open, and rode away to a statement win. We also talk through why the GC group looked unusually conservative, and what it means when the top contenders choose patience over panic with only a few days left. Then the convers...

There's a particular rhythm to a long ride, a space where conversation flows as freely as the landscape. That's the atmosphere Adam Baranski and Michael Sharp cultivate in their Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure. This isn't a technical gear review or a training log, though the love for the sport is its undeniable heartbeat. Instead, it's the recorded essence of a friendship built on miles, where the journey itself is the destination. You'll hear the banter from a recent gravel grind, the reflective quiet after a hill climb, and stories that stretch far beyond the handlebars, touching on culture, society, and the peculiar places a bike can take you. Each episode feels like rolling alongside them, sharing in the unscripted laughs, the occasional hardship, and the simple, profound joy found on two wheels. Tune in for a genuine connection and a reminder that the best adventures are often about who's riding with you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure
Podcast Episodes
Aerodynamic Bikes Won’t Fix My Short Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:11
Send us Fan Mail New Year energy, winter grit, and a community that refuses to thin out—this one hits all three. We open with holiday contrasts that say everything about the ride right now: one of us hiking on ice with c…
Happy Trails Across Georgia with BRAG and Cycling Men Of Leisure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:20
Send us Fan Mail Ready for a ride that blends rail-trails, river views, and real small-town hospitality? We’re unveiling BRAG’s “Happy Trails” route and bringing you along for a southbound journey that starts at LaFette’…
Cycling, Community, Counterfeits: From Podfest To Disney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Send us Fan Mail A Bigfoot sweater, a heavy backpack full of mics, and a plane to Orlando—our year closes with the perfect mix of ride stories, travel plans, and one serious warning every cyclist needs to hear. We’re gea…
Holiday Gifts For Cyclists And Leisure Lovers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:08
Send us Fan Mail A holiday gift list shouldn’t be hype; it should help. We pulled together a clear, field‑tested guide to the cycling gear that actually gets used, lasts through real weather, and makes every ride safer a…
One Air Traffic Controller, A Haunted Huffy, And Too Much Coffee Prop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:50
Send us Fan Mail Fog hangs low, headlights cut thin ribbons through the dark, and somewhere ahead a line of red taillights refuses to be caught. We lean into the season with a Halloween ride that blends ghost stories, tr…