Starbooked

Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP

Podcast · lifeinthepeloton.com · EN
Hosted by Mitch Docker

Life in the Peloton, hosted by Mitch Docker, a former professional cyclist, covers pro cycling stories, staff, commentators, training insights and race debriefs. The show has 250 episodes, released weekly, with a median length near 62 minutes. Estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode (estimated). Suggested rate about $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: a spin-off series, Talking Luft, focuses on cycling style and culture.

Why brands sponsor Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP

Engaged cycling audience reached weekly through a former professional rider.

  • 250 episodes with weekly releases give a long-running, reliable slot.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 271 ratings signals a loyal listenership.
  • Host-read sponsor segments already run for SHOKZ and MAAP, so cycling brands fit the format.
Best forcycling apparelperformance audio or wearablesnutrition and recovery products
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, so confirm numbers before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Health & Fitness20%
Hobbies & Interests10%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, race debrief, solo monologue
Tone
knowledgeable, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
35 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple ratings_count of 271 (band 200 to 1,000 suggests 5,000 to 25,000), 250 episodes over about six years, weekly cadence, mid-length episodes, Podbean hosting, and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is life like as a professional cyclist?Who will win the next major race?How do riders train and recover?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇦🇺 Australia25%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇺🇸 United States25%
Other30%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

35%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
SHOKZMAAP
Categories promoted
audio equipment, cycling apparel
Affiliate links
Yes

Episode titles such as 'Race Radio presented by SHOKZ' and the show title 'presented by MAAP' name sponsors, and the website links to merch.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover racing, training and interviews with no flagged content; the feed is not marked explicit.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 43 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence14 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks23 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Ever wondered what life is like as a professional cyclist? Australian ex-professional cyclist Mitch Docker takes you inside the world of Professional Cycling. Bringing you the stories behind the individuals in the sport - from the pros in the peloton to staff behind the teams - to commentators & legends, plus training insights & debriefs on major races throughout the year. It’s all here! Newly…
Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP's own show description from the podcast feed

Do you make Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP? Claim or remove this page.

About Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP

Life in the Peloton is a cycling podcast hosted by Mitch Docker, an Australian former professional cyclist, according to the feed and the show's website. The show covers professional cycling stories, team staff, commentators, training insights and race debriefs, along with the spin-off Talking Luft, which focuses on cycling style and culture. The feed lists 250 episodes released weekly, with a median length of about 62 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 271 ratings with an average of 4.9. Audience figures are estimates only: based on ratings, the show likely reaches roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Listeners are likely cycling fans and recreational riders, mostly English-speaking. Recent episodes name SHOKZ and the show is titled 'presented by MAAP', so both brands appear as sponsors.

A host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode based on the estimated download range. Cycling apparel, audio and nutrition brands are the most natural fit for this audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Life in the Peloton, presented by MAAP

How much does Life in the Peloton charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $630. Confirm current rates with the show directly through Starbooked.

What is Life in the Peloton about?

Life in the Peloton is a weekly cycling podcast hosted by former professional cyclist Mitch Docker. It covers pro racing stories, team staff, race debriefs and training insights.

How do I contact Life in the Peloton about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.