On this week's episode of Spin Cycle, Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson discuss Eddy Merckx, cyclocross, the Giro start list, and the return of the milk wars.

On this week's Spin Cycle, we dive into the biggest milk-related controversy to hit cycling since Eddy Merckx hung up his wheels, plus:

• Tom Pidcock's unique sponsorship arrangement with Scott and Pinarello, and the implications for Ineos and Q36.5.
• David Gaudu's new look and philosophical approach to racing.
• Tadej Pogačar's 2025 race schedule, which includes a return to the Tour of Flanders and a possible Giro d'Italia appearance.
• Maxim Van Gils's transfer to Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe and the team's strengthened Classics squad.
• Remco Evenepoel's new safety campaign and the Dutch reach technique.
• And lots, lots more.

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Tom Pidcock is leaving INEOS Grenadiers at the end of the year, likely to join Q36.5. What does it mean for Pidcock, and what does it mean for his (potential) new team?

Remco Evenepoel was injured in a crash with a mail truck and Jonny has invented a new quiz.

Plus, Steve Cummings, a former INEOS rider and sports director, is joining Team Jayco AlUla. Cummings’ press release throws some fantastic shade, while his tactical acumen will be a valuable asset to Jayco AlUla and its leader, Ben O'Connor.

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