Did Not Finish

• Grand expectations | 14

  As we settle in for a rip-roaring final week at the Giro, Cillian uses the magic of stats to ask the question: "What makes a great grand tour?"Harry tells some disappointing (for him, at least) stories about spending a few days with Jasper Philipsen last week, the group debate the merits of time trials (boring!) before pondering whether the first two weeks of the Giro has been absolutely fascinating or rather dull. Oh, and did Cillian mention that he's done the Etape before? All that, and much more from your home of unprofessional cycling: DNF.

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• Where have all the Italians gone? | 13

  It’s lucky no. 13 for DNF as the boys discuss why Italy hasn’t had a good GC rider since Vincenzo Nibali in the latest episode. Harry tells us about the Shark’s enviable Lego collection while Cillian reveals a life in gambling before the trio debate the merits of gravel stages in grand tours (the argument is one-sided–we love them).

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• Sloppy Seconds | 12

  After a week off, the DNF trio are back and firing to preview the Giro (sort of). In this episode, we discuss why Giro winners never return to defend their title, Cillian is dethroned as the king of the funky penis, Harry has continued problems with bonking, and Stuart recalls being on the mountain when Tom Dumoulin almost sh*t his bibs.

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• A$AP Retire | 11

  In this week’s episode, Cillian brings an entirely un-topical stat to the table – one relating to Chris Froome’s never-ending pre-retirement tour – but the boys have a merry old time discussing it anyway. There’s talk of Andy Schleck’s boyish charm, tarnishing your reputation for cash, more superb listener emails, and tall tales from La Redoute to finish off.

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• Ridin' Solo | 10

  Double digits for DNF and a triple for MVDP, what a weekend in cycling.The best UK cycling podcast (verified) returns to unpick a topical statistic. Harry knocks off a Belgian's triple (think baker's dozen) of heady blondes, Stu sees unseasonable Scottish weather, and Cillian has his aunties round for tea before getting into the meat and potatoes of this week's fact. Adjacent topics include race names, pronunciations, whether perceived (or received) wisdom is any use, and some toast pops up (again).A bulging email inbox also returns – send yours to [email protected] – and we round out with a bit of John Williams and a longing for cycling's equivalent of the Drake v Kendrick feud. See you in the douches!

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