This is a podcast about cycling but more importantly, about the people behind it.
The riders in the peloton, the humans behind the handlebars and the different characters within the sport.
Stories, conversations, insights, and a few laughs along the way.
Hosted by Anders Mielke.
Jump on the wheel with Anders Mielke as he looks back on the third and final week of the 2026 Tour de France alongside his Eurosport colleagues on the ground.
From the beauty and the brutality of Alpe d'Huez to the thrilling finale on the mythical Champs-Élysées, they break down all the key moments from the race's decisive week.
19 Jul 2026
#2 Tour Diaries
Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the second week of the Tour de France 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport on site.
From yellow drama to the boiling hot life on the road, this is your audio postcard from France after the second week of the Tour.
Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports,or stream the Tour de France on HBO Max.
12 Jul 2026
#1 Tour Diaries
Nine stages down - any Tour de France blues on the rest day?
Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the opening week of the Tour de France 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport on site.
From yellow drama to the boiling hot life on the road, this is your audio postcard from Barcelona, Spain and France after the first nine stages of the Tour.
Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports,or stream the Tour de France on HBO Max.
22 Jun 2026
Orange, Pink & Yellow: The Luke Tuckwell Story
He grew up in Orange, Australia. Last year he wore the Maglia Rosa at the Baby Giro. A year later he found himself in the yellow jersey at the Dauphiné - now known as the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
This is the story of Luke Tuckwell. The 21-year-old Australian from Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe who introduced himself to the cycling world with a breakthrough performance at this year’s Dauphiné.
In this episode, Luke tells the story of his journey from Down Under to the top of European cycling. From riding in Orange and moving alone to Europe as a teenager, to wearing pink in Italy and yellow in France.
He talks about the people who shaped his path - including Aussie figures like Simon Clarke, Mark Renshaw, Jai Hindley and Jarrad Drizners - and about the life-changing grief of losing his younger sister last year after illness.
This is not only a story about pink and yellow jerseys. It is a conversation with a remarkably reflective and mature young rider with huge dreams and even bigger potential.
Hosted by Anders Mielke with special guest Luke Tuckwell.
You can also watch the full interview on Half Wheeling’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@HalfWheelingPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/@HalfWheelingPodcast)
Watch the Tour de France from July 4–26 on Eurosport & TNT Sports, or stream it live on HBO Max.
2 Jun 2026
#3 Giro Diaries
The Giro d'Italia 2026 is done. A historical edition with Jonas Vingegaard becoming the only 8th cyclist to have won all three Grand Tours.
Fear not your Giro-blues... Join Anders Mielke as he looks back on the third and final week of the Giro d'Italia 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport and voices from the peloton and the cycling family.
Half Wheeling's final audio postcard from this years Giro.
The Half Wheeling diaries will be back during the Tour de France.
24 May 2026
#2 Giro Diaries
The second week done and dusted - surely some Giro d’Italia blues on the final rest day?
Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the second week of the Giro d'Italia 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport and voices from the peloton and the cycling family.
From pink drama to life on the road, this is your audio postcard from Italy after the second week of the Giro d'Italia.
Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports, or stream the Giro on HBO Max.
17 May 2026
#1 Giro Diaries
Nine stages down - any Giro d’Italia blues on the rest day?
Jump on the wheel of Anders Mielke as he looks back on the opening week of the Giro d'Italia 2026 together with colleagues from Eurosport and voices from the peloton and the cycling family.
From pink drama to life on the road, this is your audio postcard from Bulgaria & Italy after the first nine stages of the Giro.
Follow every stage live on Eurosport & TNT Sports, or stream the Giro on HBO Max.
5 May 2026
Sprint like a Rocket with Marcel Kittel
In episode two of Half Wheeling, we’re joined by sprint legend Marcel Kittel. Now back in the peloton as the sprint coach for Unibet Rose Rockets. From reflecting on his early retirement to stepping into a completely new role, Kittel shares what it really takes to return to the sport and why this project pulled him back in.
At the heart of the episode is his work with Dylan Groenewegen. Former rivals turned partners, we dive into Groenewegen’s comeback this season and the dreams of a stage win or even the pink jersey at the upcoming Giro d'Italia.
Sharp insights, honest reflections, and a front-row seat to one of cycling’s most intriguing comebacks.
Host: Anders Mielke
The Giro d'Italia kicks off on Friday. Catch all the pink drama on Eurosport and TNT Sports, or stream it live on HBO Max.
21 Apr 2026
Accepting Pain with Mads Pedersen
The very first episode of Half Wheeling takes a deep dive into Mads Pedersen’s painful comeback.
After crashing on the first race day on February 4, 2026 - suffering a broken collarbone and a fractured wrist - Pedersen returns against the odds to deliver an extraordinary spring campaign, finishing top 10 in every classic and top 7 in all three Monuments he contested.
This episode unfolds as a documentary-style podcast and montage, where host Anders Mielke follows Pedersen and Lidl-Trek from the day after the Tour of Flanders to the defining moment of the spring - Pedersen's dream race - Paris-Roubaix.
With special thanks to Eurosport for race commentary from Paris-Roubaix, and to Lidl-Trek and Mads Pedersen for their access and trust.
Host: Anders Mielke
Featuring: Mads Pedersen, Claus Pedersen (father), Mattias Reck (coach), Jeroen Heymans (mechanic), Anthony Lafourte (soigneur), Jens Hinder (doctor), Michael Schär (sports director), Mathias Norsgaard, Mathias Vacek & Tim Torn Teutenberg (teammates)
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