Dirty Talks

Feb 05 2025 14 ep. 73 mins 61
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Join professional cyclocross racers Maghalie Rochette and Lucinda Brand as they dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of cyclocross racing. In each episode of Dirty Talks, these fierce competitors share their personal experiences, insights, and tackle the most "dirty" questions in the world of cyclocross. Discover the dirt, the sweat, and the passion behind this adrenaline-pumping sport, as Maghalie and Lucinda take you inside the world of cyclocross racing.

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Sanne Cant looks back on her 20 year career + The emotions of the World Championships

Feb 05 2025 91 mins  
On this final episode of the season, Maghalie and Lucinda are joined by none other than cyclocross legend Sanne Cant. First, the girls look back and recall the stories of the Liévin World Championships where Lucinda earned the silver medal in a close, gritty, and emotional battle. Then Sanne talks about the highs and lows of her career. After 20 years on the pro cyclocross scene,

Winning the World Cup overall, Audience questions, and World Championships preview

Jan 29 2025 79 mins  
Maghalie and Lucinda talk in dept about the World Cup weekend of Maasmechelen and Hoogerheide, where Lucinda won the World Cup Overall trophy. Lucinda shares the highlights and the most challenging moments of this wonderfully consistent season she's had, and what it all meant for her. Then the girls answer questions from the audience. What does a week leading to the World Champions

Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado on the privilege and the pressure of being in the spotlight

Jan 22 2025 100 mins  
On today's episode we are joined by Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado. We start the episode with Ceylin and Lucinda sharing the inside stories of the Benidorm World Cup. Later, Ceylin talks about her origin in the Dominican Republic, and her ambitions in other disciplines of cycling outside cyclocross. She shares how she works with her family, and the importance of composure for all membe

Felipe Orts does it his way

Jan 15 2025 67 mins  
On this episode, we welcome Spanish cyclocross star Felipe Orts. Felipe has been reaching the World Cup podium more and more this year, and today, we discuss about his journey to get there. How did a young boy from Alicante discover cyclocross? How he chose to pursue this discipline, while road and MTB are more popular in his country? How he discovered what works for him, instead o

Zoe Backstedt knows how to deal with pressure

Jan 08 2025 87 mins  
On this episode, Maghalie and Lucinda are joined by British sensation and U23 World Champion Zoe Backstedt. First, Zoe and Lucinda look back at the busy Kerstperiod and share stories of some of their ost epic muddy battles. In the spirit of the New Year, we then take a moment to discuss how to set goals and how we keep track of them. Finally, we get to know Zoe in a long form inter

Marie Schreiber - Queen of Starts

Dec 18 2024 74 mins  
On this episode, Maghalie and Lucinda are joined by the Queen of starts and Luxemburg Champion Marie Schreiber. At only 21, Marie is already a star in the world of cyclocross and today we get the chance to learn more about her. We discuss the race in Namur and then dive into Marie's career; how she got her pro contract for team SD Worx, how she was inspired by Luxemburg hero Christ

Looking back on Eva Lechner's career

Dec 11 2024 54 mins  
Dirty Talks is presented by WHOOP.On this episode of Dirty Talks, Maghalie and Lucinda are joined by Italian cycling star Eva Lechner. Eva recently announced that this would be her last cyclocross season, so we have fun on this episode looking back into her wonderful career. We also discuss the upcoming iconic World Cup in Namur with Eva!Finally, we answer fans’ questions!Curious

Travelling and mid-season training camps

Dec 04 2024 58 mins  
Dirty Talks is presented by WHOOP.On this episode of Dirty Talks, Maghalie and Lucinda record from the Island of Sardinia, where they are preparing for the next World Cup. We discuss last weekend’s race in Dublin, where Maghalie made her return on the European circuit, and where Lucinda took the win. The girls discuss what makes a race a success to them. An overarching theme on t

Getting to know Sara Casasola, Antwerp World Cup, and Is dreaming a good thing?

Nov 27 2024 71 mins  
Dirty Talks is presented by WHOOP.***Note: Sara Casasola has a degree in Mathematics, but is not a professor. Sorry for the mistake.*** On this episode of Dirty Talks, we are joined by special guest & Italian cyclocross star Sara Casasola. Sara and Lucinda look back at the first World Cup of the season in Antwerp. We then get to know more about Sara, understand what she attribu

We are back!

Nov 20 2024 67 mins  
We are back for season 2 of Dirty Talks! On this episode, Maghalie and Lucinda catch up about the beginning of the season. They discuss the past weekend of racing, with tight battles for Lucinda and tigthly contested National Championship for Maghalie. We tell stories from the past that helped teach us important lessons, answer fans questions about post race recovery protocols, and