Watts Occurring... Femmes! | Manon Lloyd and Emma Finucane join the team | Tour de France Femmes preview
Digest
"What's Occurring FEM," hosted by Welsh cyclists Emma Finucan and Anna Lloyd, aims to provide comprehensive coverage of women's cycling. The podcast features the hosts' introductions, highlighting their backgrounds in track and road cycling. They discuss the podcast's vision, focusing on providing unique insights into training, racing, and the experiences of female athletes. Past guests are mentioned, and future aspirations include a diverse range of individuals, both within and outside the cycling world. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to the Tour de France Femmes, analyzing its impact, growth, and future prospects. The podcast concludes with a sponsor mention and a thank you to listeners.
Outlines
Introduction and Host Introductions
The podcast begins with informal introductions, establishing the hosts' Welsh backgrounds and cycling careers. Emma and Anna share their experiences and expertise in track and road cycling, setting the stage for a podcast focused on women's cycling perspectives.
Who are Emma and Anna?
Emma Finucan, a track specialist for GB, and Anna Lloyd, a former professional cyclist now involved in cycling media, introduce themselves, highlighting their shared Welsh origins and cycling journeys.
The Vision for What's Occurring FEM
The hosts discuss the podcast's goals: to provide in-depth coverage of women's cycling, offering insights into training, racing, and the unique experiences of female athletes. They highlight the gap in the market for a podcast featuring current professional female cyclists.
Past Guests and Future Aspirations
The hosts reflect on past guests on "What's Occurring," including Ben Stiller, and discuss their dream guests for "What's Occurring FEM," ranging from Bear Grylls to Valtteri Bottas and Tadej Pogačar.
Tour de France Femmes Discussion
Emma and Anna delve into the Tour de France Femmes, discussing its impact on women's cycling, its growth over the years, and their anticipation for the upcoming race. They analyze past races and speculate on potential winners.
Pinarello Sponsor Mention and Closing
The hosts briefly discuss their Pinarello bikes and the enjoyment of road cycling, leading to a closing segment and a final thank you to listeners.
Keywords
Women's Cycling
The sport of cycling as practiced by women, encompassing various disciplines and the unique challenges faced by female athletes.
Tour de France Femmes
The women's edition of the Tour de France, a major cycling race boosting the visibility and growth of women's cycling.
Professional Cyclist
An individual who competes in cycling at the highest level, earning a living through sponsorships and prize money.
Cycling Podcast
An audio program focused on cycling, offering insights, interviews, and discussions related to the sport.
Emma Finucan
One of the hosts of What's Occurring FEM, a Welsh professional track cyclist.
Anna Lloyd
One of the hosts of What's Occurring FEM, a former professional cyclist now involved in cycling media.
Elite Sport
The highest level of competitive sport, characterized by intense training and global competition.
Q&A
What is the main goal of "What's Occurring FEM"?
To provide unique insights and perspectives on women's cycling, filling a gap in existing cycling podcasts.
Who are the hosts of "What's Occurring FEM," and what are their backgrounds?
Emma Finucan and Anna Lloyd, both Welsh professional cyclists with extensive experience in track and road cycling.
What is the significance of the Tour de France Femmes for women's cycling?
It's a major race that has significantly increased the visibility and popularity of women's cycling.
What kind of guests do the hosts hope to have on the podcast in the future?
The hosts aim for a diverse range of guests, both within and outside the cycling world.
Show Notes
Introducing... Watts Occurring Femmes!
Yes, that's right, Manon Lloyd and Emma Finucane have joined the Watts Occurring family.
They'll be bringing you weekly episodes from inside the world of women's cycling, welcoming guests, eating Welsh cakes, and we'll also be tracking Emma's journey to the LA Olympics.
This could be the best idea Luke and G have ever had.
Luke joined the girls for part one of their first episode, before they delved into the Tour de France Femmes. Enjoy.
Watts Occurring Femmes is brought to you by Rouvy, and hosted by Pinarello.
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