Road to the World Tour

The Road to the World Tour heats up as Sophie Edwards storms back into the title fight, Sophia Sammons hangs on under pressure, and Odette Lynch keeps hoovering sprint points. In the men’s league, Oliver Bleddyn looks untouchable, Pat Eddy fires a warning shot, and Will Heffernan delivers the most outrageous finish‑line salute we’ve seen in years. With Grafton–Inverell looming, Matt and Tills unpack who’s rising, who’s cracking, and who’s ready to make the leap to the WorldTour.

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 Ollie 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 Kara Will lit up the race with breakout performances. Rising stars Meg McDonald 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 Harbor 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.

The Tour of Tasmania delivered chaos, carnage and career‑defining moments. Matt Keenan and Matilda Raynolds break it all down from Ruby Taylor’s breakout double, to Sophia Sammons’ commanding ride, to the wildest Launceston crit in years that flipped the men’s GC on its head. The Tassie block proved once again why it’s the most revealing week in Australian cycling.
Angus Calder drops in with his PSL Pulse from the ground, highlighting the riders who stamped themselves as genuine Road to the WorldTour prospects — including Sophia Sammons, Levi Hone, and the fast‑rising Alec Franzke.
Then the focus shifts to the biggest one‑day race in the country: the Powercor Melbourne to Warrnambool and the Lochard Energy Women’s Warrnambool Classic. Matt and Matilda unpack the history, the contenders, the storylines, and why this weekend feels like the true grand final of the domestic season.
A huge episode full of talent ID, big performances, and the road ahead for Australia’s next WorldTour stars.

Hosted by Matt Keenan and Matilda Reynolds, with Angus Calder delivering his PSL Pulse from the ground, this episode dives deep into Round 2 of the Hertz ProVelo Super League, the iconic Tasmania block.
Across four brutal stages, including the famous Queen Stage summit finish, Tasmania has long been the proving ground for Australia’s next WorldTour stars. Matt and Tills unpack why this race reveals more than any other, how weather and terrain shape the outcome, and which riders are poised to break through in 2026.
They revisit the history of the Tour of Tasmania from Cadel Evans and Richie Porte to Grace Brown and spotlight the climbers, young guns, and surprise contenders who could define this year’s race. Angus joins with his on‑the‑ground insights, team dynamics to watch, and the riders he believes are ready to step up.
With global eyes on the PSL and a new premier partner in Hertz, this is the round that could change careers.

The Road to the World Tour Podcast returns with Episode 2 as Matthew Keenan and Matilda Raynolds break down all the drama, speed, and storylines from the opening round of the ProVelo Super League: SA KickIt. From the explosive time trial to the high‑octane Victoria Park criterium and the decisive Tailem Bend road race, they unpack standout performances, tactical surprises, and the riders already shaping the early leaderboard.
Then, Angus Calder jumps in for the PSL Pulse, offering deeper insights into team dynamics, emerging contenders, and what SA KickIt tells us about the battles still to come in the 2026 season.
A must‑listen for fans following the rise of Australia’s next World Tour stars.
For more info on the PSL visit http://provelosuperleague.com.au