What is Life in the Peloton?
Life in the Peloton is a platform dedicated to unpacking the weird, wonderful world of professional cycling. It began in 2016 while I was still racing as a pro in Europe, recording these real stories from inside the peloton, the racing, the travel, the downtime, and the people behind it all. What started as casual chats with teammates has grown into honest conversations with riders, staff, ex-pros, and voices from inside and outside the sport, all connected by a love of cycling and a good yarn.
Since then, it’s grown into something much bigger than a podcast.
The new home of the PELO
This Substack is a new chapter.
It’s a place where the conversations go deeper. Where stories don’t have to fit into an hour-long episode. Where we can mix writing, audio, reflection and opinion - all centred around cycling, but never afraid to wander into life beyond the bike.
For 2026, Tom Southam will be bringing his brilliant writing into the Life in the Peloton world. His Director’s Cuts take you inside the sport in a way very few people can -thoughtful, honest, sometimes uncomfortable, always worth your time. Alongside that, you’ll find podcast episodes, previews, and my own Pelo Journal - a few times a year, sharing what’s been rattling around in my head.
Some of what we publish here will always be free. That’s important to us. We want people to discover the stories, share them, and feel part of what we’re building.
For those who want a bit more - and want to help keep Life in the Peloton rolling - there are paid memberships. Think of it like shouting Tom or me a pint once a month to keep the ideas flowing and the microphones on.
Membership Tiers
PELO – $9.99/month (or $100/year)
Shout us a pint and keep the conversation alive.
Get access to all Life in the Peloton Director’s Cuts with Tom Southam - 40 posts a year.
My Pelo Journal — six times a year, thoughts from the road and beyond.
You’ll feel like part of the team, without the guilt of any extra bells or whistles.
PODIUM (our foundling tier) – $140/year
For those who want to really support LITP and get the full experience.
Everything in PELO, plus:
Access to the Chronicles Podcast with Svein Tuft - 12 episodes a year.
What’s the goal?
To tell better cycling stories.
To give you a real insight into the people who live this sport.
And to build a community that feels like you’re pulling up a chair at the table, not staring at it from the outside.
If you’ve got an idea, a question, or something you’d love us to explore — send a message. I read them, and I genuinely love hearing from you.
Thanks for being here.
