The Sigma Sports Cafe Ride

From the first episode which saw Matt Stephens meet up with cyclocross and mountain bike legend Nick Craig, The Cafe Ride series has taken viewers on an insightful and at times thought-provoking journey, exploring the joys of riding a bike and celebrating the enjoyment of a cafe ride.

Read on to learn more about the series' guests and watch each of the episodes.

The Cafe Ride Tadej Pogacar Episode

The Tom Pidcock Episode

Regarded as Britain's most versatile bike rider, Tom Pidcock joins presenter and former national road champion Matt Stephens for the latest episode of the Sigma Sports Café Ride. Setting off on a drizzly morning in late November, Matt and Tom rode an easy route to a local cafe near his winter residence in Belgium. There, they discussed Tom’s goals for a jam-packed racing season in 2024.

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The Tadej Pogacar Episode

Perhaps the most exciting cyclist of the past decade, Tadej Pogačar joins presenter and former national champion Matt Stephens for the latest episode of the Sigma Sports Café Ride. Tadej and his partner Urška Žigart welcomed Matt to their apartment in Monaco before setting off on a short training ride over the beautiful Col d’Eze. A climb that will feature on a time trial stage of next season’s Tour de France, it was the perfect setting for a casual chat about Pogačar’s Grand Tour successes in 2020 and 2021.

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The Cafe Ride Ethan Hayter

The Ethan Hayter Episode

Former Team Pursuit World Champion and team Ineos Grenadiers fast-finisher Ethan Hayter joined Matt for a ride around his home of South London. The pair discuss everything from growing up racing around the Crystal Palace circuit to what the historic Herne Hill Velodrome means to him.

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The Rebecca Charlton Episode

Broadcaster and cyclist Rebecca Charlton fully embraced the active pregnancy lifestyle, and in her third trimester, she welcomed Matt Stephens to the South Downs Link for a Sigma Sports Cafe Ride like no other.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Sir Bradley Wiggins

The Sir Bradley Wiggins Episode

Matt Stephens meets Sir Bradley Wiggins to reflect on his history-making achievements of 2012, when he managed to win the Tour de France and the Olympic Time Trial in the space of a week.

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The Elynor Backstedt Episode

A neo pro with a serious palmares to her name.  Matt headed out to the Liege region of Belgium to meet Elynor Backstedt for this episode. Learn more about the Gent Wevelgem winner and her favourite place to ride in Wales.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig

The Brian Holm Episode

A former professional cyclist, one of the sport's most distinguished director sportives and a style icon, Matt Stephens headed to Denmark for a ride and chat with Brian Holm.

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The Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig Episode

Heading to Copenhagen, Matt Stephens joins one of the most loved riders in the UCI Women's WorldTour, Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig. The duo explore some of Cecilie's favourite roads and sights, including a visit to The Little Mermaid Statue.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Mark Cavendish

The Mark Cavendish Episode

Matt Stephens joins Mark Cavendish on the Isle of Man for a cycling tour of the Manx Missile's playground. To duo discuss growing up in a tightly knit community to becoming one of the most successful sprinters in the world.

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The Simon Gerrans Episode

Matt Stephens is joined by Simon Gerrans; a remarkable rider with stage wins at all three Grand Tours, two Monument victories and a podium at the World Road Championships under his belt. Riding around the streets of London, the former Australian national champion talks about the next chapter in his life.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Daniel Oss and Matt Stephens

The Simon Yates Episode

A breathtaking Italian backdrop, a relaxed Grand Tour winner, and not a flat road in sight. For this episode, Matt Stephens headed out to the Mitchelton-Scott Cycling Team's end of season training camp to ride with Simon Yates.

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The Daniel Oss Episode

Matt Stephens takes Daniel Oss on a ride through London with a rock 'n' roll twist. This episode features a chat lap of Regent's Park, bass guitar ogling on Denmark Street and a visit to the birthplace of the modern 'Fuzz' guitar sound.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Fabian Cancellara and Matt Stephens

Watch the Fabian Cancellara Episode

Matt Stephens headed out to Switzerland to meet the former Olympic and World Champion, Fabian Cancellara. The duo sample Bern's cafe scene and take a ride over the aptly named Fabian Cancellara bridge.

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Watch the Adam Blythe Episode

Two former national road race champions, Matt Stephens and Lotto Soudal professional cyclist Adam Blythe clipped in and went for a ride around Adam's local Cheshire lanes.

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Sigma Sports The Cafe Ride Nick Craig

The Alex Dowsett Episode

A cafe stop at the famous Blue Egg and a ride around the Essex lanes with the former world hour record holder and Grand Tour stage winning pro.

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The Nick Craig Episode

Matt joins the cyclocross and mountain bike legend Nick Craig to learn more about the foundation Nick set up after the passing of his son.

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