The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast, published under the Wide Angle Podium Network, is a comedy-leaning discussion show about professional bike racing and cycling culture. It has 619 episodes released weekly, typically around 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads are about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsor rate of roughly $90 to $625 per episode.
A long-running cycling comedy show with a loyal, highly rated listener base
- 619 weekly episodes since 2014 give sponsors a long, steady run of placements.
- 411 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.7 stars, a strong signal of listener loyalty.
- Sports and cycling audiences suit gear, apparel, nutrition and travel brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, race commentary, themed episode
- Tone
- irreverent, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode 584 'Tim's Sponsor' suggests a sponsor theme, but no sponsor is named in the feed and no funding links are listed.
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The feed is not flagged explicit, but episode titles such as 'Ep 575 Piss Bottle Man' suggest crude humor and mild profanity.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theslowridepodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id849766419 |
| RSS feed | slowride.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 593 Italian Farewells | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 5 min |
| Ep. 592 Chasing Brandon | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 6 min |
| Ep. 591 Potholes | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 5 min |
| Ep 590 Everthing | 2026-09-15 | 55 min |
| Ep 589 Mas is Boss? | 2026-09-09 | 1 h 3 min |
| Ep 588 Divided Timeline | 2026-09-01 | 1 h 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A comedy show about pro bike racing? A racing show with comedy? Even we're not sure. These three cycling aficionados met a decade ago as bike messengers and have spent countless hours racing, and more importantly discussing the finer qualities of all things bicycles, cycling culture and bike racing ever since. Join the conversation.
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About The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast is a comedy-leaning show about professional bike racing and cycling culture, produced under the Wide Angle Podium Network and hosted on Libsyn. According to the feed, the show has published 619 episodes since March 2014, released weekly, with typical episodes running about 65 minutes. The feed's owner name is The Slow Ride Podcast, and the website home page carries only the Wide Angle Podium name, so no individual host is named in the source data.
Apple Podcasts lists 411 ratings with a 4.7 average, which places the show in the 5,000 to 25,000 estimated downloads per episode range. Listener demographics are estimates only and are not measured by the platform. No sponsors are named in the feed, and the funding links list is empty.
Brands in cycling gear, apparel, nutrition and travel events may find the show a fit for a host-read mid-roll. Based on the estimated audience, a single placement is priced at roughly $90 to $625 per episode (Starbooked rate card, $18 to $25 per 1,000 estimated downloads).
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
How much does The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. The rate is an estimate from Starbooked's rate rule, not a published price from the show.
What is The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast about?
The show is a comedy-leaning discussion podcast about professional bike racing and cycling culture. Episodes run about 65 minutes and are released weekly, with 619 episodes listed in the feed.
How do I contact The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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