Bernal in recovery again and Netflix cycling is no more

UBEDA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 17: Egan Bernal of Colombia, Omar Fraile of Spain, Michal Kwiatkowski of Poland, Ben Turner of Great Britain, Axel Laurance of France, Oscar Rodriguez of Spain, Connor Swift of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers prior to the 4th Clasica Jaen Paraiso Interior 2025 a 169.2km one day race from Ubeda to Ubeda on February 17, 2025 in Ubeda, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Egan Bernal's injury, Kwiatkowski's comeback, rising New Zealand talents, and the impact of Netflix's cycling documentary series.


In this week's SBS cycling podcast, Christophe Macka and Grace Brown discuss the latest cycling news and insights. They start with the unfortunate news of Egan Bernal's collarbone injury, which has dampened expectations for his season. Grace shares her thoughts on the impact of this injury on Bernal's physical and mental recovery. The episode also highlights Kwiatkowski's impressive win after a long victory drought, and the hosts discuss how individual performances can influence team dynamics.

The conversation then shifts to rising stars in cycling, focusing on promising talents from New Zealand. Grace emphasises the unique culture of New Zealand cycling, where athletes excel despite limited resources. The episode concludes with a discussion on the mixed reactions to Netflix's cycling documentary series cancellation after three seasons, reflecting on its impact on the sport's visibility in the media.

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