Former TDU winner Sarah Gigante joins Tils to break down the World Tour start list, the stages and who will take home the Orche Jersey! This is a deep dive into the first world tour race of the 2026 season!

The dust has barely settled in Perth and there is a lot to unpack. The Domestiques break down everything that went down at Road Nationals from every angle. We dig into the time trials, crit carnage, junior and U23 breakthroughs, and an elite men’s road race that has everyone arguing online. Pat Eddy’s stunning national title, Team Brennan’s masterclass, Jayco’s tactical dilemma, and why Luke Plapp probably does not deserve the pile on he has received.

Add in on the ground insights from inside the bunch, behind the commentary mic, and from the couch, plus plenty of laughs, heat-induced suffering, and honest takes on what actually decided the race. Road Nationals done. Summer of cycling is officially underway.

In this episode of The Domestiques, Tills, Marko and Hollywood fire the starter’s gun on the Summer of Cycling with a full-blooded preview of the Australian Road National Championships in Perth.

From time trial showdowns to crit chaos and road race tactics, the boys break down every key race across juniors, under 23s and elites. We cover Plapp vs Vine, Jayco’s numbers game, breakaway maths, dark horses, fashion critiques, heat fears, and the realities of racing Nationals versus watching it from the couch. If you are racing, watching, or yelling at the TV this week, this is your essential Nationals primer.

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