Warrny shockwaves & the Sydney showdown | Road to the World Tour Podcast: EP.5

The Melbourne to Warrnambool delivered one of the most dramatic editions in years, with the so called “doomed” early break refusing to die and Josh Beikoff producing a staggering upset after 267km of grit, patience, and pure refusal to quit. Matilda Raynolds and Matt Keenan unpack how the big teams misread the race, why the smaller squads seized their moment, and what Oli Stenning will be replaying in his head for weeks. On the women’s side, Sophie Edwards cemented her status as the Queen of Raglan Parade with a composed, clinical second victory, while Alyssa Polites and Keira Will lit up the race with breakout performances. Rising stars Meg MacDonald and Emily Sanders forced their way into the conversation with huge rides that signal massive futures ahead. Then, it’s all eyes on Sydney. The crew break down the wind-blasted Cronulla crit, the maze-like Pheasants Nest circuit, and the brutally honest Southern Highlands queen stage that could reshape both GC battles. With under-19 and under-17 racing adding even more unpredictability, the Harbour City GP is set to blow the league wide open. A packed episode full of race craft, rising talent, and the storylines that will define the run home in the Hertz ProVelo Super League. SBS Australia is the official broadcaster of the FIFA World Cup 26™, World Athletics, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, Giro d'Italia, La Vuelta, motorsport, gymnastics and more. SBS Sport values promoting underrepresented sports and bringing you some of the best sporting spectacles from across the globe.