Matt Stephens The Cafe Ride - Sir Bradley Wiggins Episode | Sigma Sports

Matt Stephens joins Sir Bradley Wiggins to revisit the Time Trial route where he won gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Just ten days after being crowned Tour de France champion in Paris, Brad put in a phenomenal performance that went down in history as one of the most perfectly executed races of all time, resulting in a gold medal on home roads.
Ten years later, Wiggo's memory of his race execution is impeccably sharp - almost as sharp as his impressions of Matt Stephens.
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[@matprlz]

I find Brad’s self consciousness of his insecurities around his early 30’s very inspiring. Being able to acknowledge that at any point in life is an incredibly powerful thing. Great, truthful and insightful interview. Now sell me some goddam S-works 8s shoes please Sigma, cheers thanks x

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Mat!

[@monkeytennis8861]

He's a tosser

[@Cade_Media]

Really funny & insightful, nice one guys

[@sigmasports]

Fantastic stories from fantastic people! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@LukeGJPotter]

"Good Luck Brad" was the best part. The Botoga story was a close number two.

[@sigmasports]

Some classic moments! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HowToFixLowerBackPain]

i see what you did there...

[@garethjones3806]

Quite literally.

[@Tullebukk75]

*Bogotá

[@PhilHansonTrumpet]

best one yet, nice work Matt. I was fat and out of shape and just turned 40 when Brad won le tour. The way he was riding in the first few stages of that tdf inspired me to take up road cycling and get fit. Changed my life in a lot of ways. I cycled london to brussels the following year as a result of that inspiration getting me out on the bike. Still doing it today 10 years later. All thanks to Brad 👍

[@matthewfranklin7541]

Same here!!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching, great to hear your story!

[@brianmcg321]

Way to go

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

The most decorated british cyclist ever, and Bradley Wiggins.

[@sigmasports]

😅

[@ynotnilknarf39]

Actually no, that'd be Beryl Burton 7 times world champion, 90 domestic titles and every single time trial record up to 12 hours. Wiggins is one of the greats, arguably the greatest male British cyclist but the greatest British cyclist is a woman from Yorkshire

[@brianmcg321]

@@ynotnilknarf39 Whooooosh

[@ynotnilknarf39]

@@brianmcg321 not really, it was a piss take obviously but Wiggins is the most decorated male British cyclist, just not th most decorated British cyclist.

[@brianmcg321]

@@ynotnilknarf39 woosh

[@johnnyplants5766]

Whoever came up with the idea for The Cafe Ride, you are a genius. This was absolutely brilliant. Meaningful, nostalgic, entertaining and funny all in one. This series needs to be nominated for awards!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Johnny! Great to hear your thoughts.

[@Robc1987]

Agreed, almost worth setting up a Patreon for so that the fans can support the production, expensive promo for a modestly sized bike shop. Sign me up.

[@brianmcg321]

Jerry Seinfeld came up with it.

[@nicholasjones3554]

@@brianmcg321 ha, came looking for this reply.

[@Joshuavoice29]

I'm so glad you are continuing the cafe rides! I absolutely love these. Matt cracks me up with his infectious laugh.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Joshua! We're really glad we can bring you these fantastic rides with great personalities.

[@adamsteineke4661]

I've been missing Matt's laugh as of late, this was great fun!

[@portugezemonster]

I once messaged Matt directly to thank him for making a video I loved, and he messaged me back! It was such a nice gesture and it made me love him all the more. Cycling can be an intimidating hobby to get into, with so much snobbery and douchebaggery, but here's a British national champion having a laugh at his own expense and being so relatable and approachable. He's the patron saint of the everyday joe giving it a go.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for your story! Matt is a fantastic personality and is always incredibly encouraging and approachable to everyone in cycling. We are lucky to be able to work with him.

[@Stephen-nq5kd]

I’m only 5 minutes in and already love this film. “Good luck Brad, see ya later”.

[@sigmasports]

Classic moment! Thanks for watching.

[@awildcyclistappears]

Matt is a LEGEND, period.

[@michellejohnstone6106]

Absolutely brilliant video. Being honest I was never a fan of Brad until the last few years seeing and listening to him on Eurosport at the grand tours. This video showed he is a down to earth guy with same issues and passion as all us cyclists who just love the sport. Matt is very good at these videos the way he reacts and speaks to these riders is just so good and that laugh is hilarious. Chapeu to all involved in making these videos👍👍

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching Michelle!

[@kenshevlin2492]

I really hope that soldier sees this video.

[@kiely4561]

That impression of George Hincapie after Ghent wevelgem was spot on 😂

[@TerryWaitesRadiator]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYK8hIKupcqVqrc

[@stevehughes1834]

I remember that day vividly, I was at work watching it on the TV with my then new to cycling boss, Watching each rider cross the line and catching a glimpse of my dear old Dad on the finishing line (he was the chief judge) was a personal moment of pride, seeing him briefly talking to Bradley in this video as he was looking for his family makes me smile.. another great Cafe ride, just wish Dad was still here to see it. I have a great picture of him sitting in Bradley’s throne outside Hampton court.

[@sigmasports]

Incredible moment! Thanks for watching.

[@Supermurph75]

Enjoyed this so much, hilarious and emotional. Great to see Brad laughing.. As always matt, top job 👍👍👍

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for your comments, Patrick! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@accobra383]

The best advert ever for Wiggins as a person

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

Man, this is SO good. Love the storytelling. Wigs honesty and vulnerability is refreshing.

[@marksmithWLC]

Best thing I’ve watched on KZbin. What chemistry between two legends talking about a day that will live on in my memory. Please make a full length documentary of this epic. Thank you so much.

[@sigmasports]

Really appreciate the comments, thanks Mark.

[@rl7354]

If this is the best thing you've seen on KZbin you obviously haven't seen chimpanzee riding on a Segway.

[@merseypicsvids]

Whatever Brad has achieved in his lifetime, he still hasn't won the Merseyside Div Champs three times like Matt 😂

[@chrisobyrne5675]

Goose bumps 10 years on shows how amazing it was at the time. Some of the power and speed figures are from a different planet……what a performance.

[@sigmasports]

Incredible numbers! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@EM-wd2vg]

Another excellent café ride, would love to see one done with British legend Les West, still riding at 78...

[@sigmasports]

Thanks! We will see what we can do....

[@Wakeem5678]

Matt, can't wait to see you back on GCN (really glad to hear your commentary again in the meanwhile)

[@neilberry1552]

A gcn special with matt Dan and si and then a race to finish v Manon hank and conor

[@oliverroberts1076]

I've really missed these. Matt has an amazing ability to take conversations about cycling to a whole new level.

[@MatthewBeedham]

I genuinely think Matt Stephens is one of the most underrated interviewers of our time. It's a skill that's very hard to teach without it becoming mechanical. He blends his own knowledge, personality, and humility with a genuine curiosity to hear people's stories.

[@simongilliat2205]

@@MatthewBeedham I'd love to see Kenny Van Vlaminck doing these rides

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching and letting us know your thoughts Oliver!

[@EricVasquez-r4z]

Matt is a LEGEND, period.. That impression of George Hincapie after Ghent wevelgem was spot on .

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

Remember it very well. My dad lived down the road at Thames Ditton so we could walk to the course in the morning. The noise was incredible. You could hear and feel Brad coming down the road.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for the insight! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@richcrompton6891]

Another absolute classic Matt! We just need the TV series now. You and Brad doing a cycling version of Mortimer and Whithouse’s Gone Fishing! It would be fabulous!

[@silvercat7328]

Good shout, that would be a great tv series. Road cycling could do with another boost in the uk.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching! More cafe rides coming in 2022.

[@angamupa]

Great stories out there, love it! And no kidding: Cheers from Bogotá 🇨🇴🤣

[@hangrytim]

Great stories, great guys delivering lots of lol banter chapeu!! 👌

[@yosoypatrick]

This was bloody lovely, the footage from the day still gives me goosebumps.

[@sigmasports]

Absolutely incredible. Thanks for watching.

[@santiagobenites]

I always knew that Matt Stephens was a funny guy, but I have to admit that Brad had me rolling on the floor laughing. I think that I found it even funnier because I did not expect that. Thanks so very much for making this truly awesome video series!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for your comments!

[@nerigarcia7116]

Just made me like Wiggo even more, not at all what we were presented with in the media.

[@Calum_S]

"Can't get my foot in again" said Matt, surprising no one.

[@d.w.evans1182]

Refreshing to see Brad still riding rim brake

[@nycbliss]

I was thinking the same!

[@gearoiddom]

Good enough for him, good enough for me.

[@BeatPoet67]

Brad's a big lad. How he managed to get to 70kg and put out that power is bonkers. I'm 6ft 2 and got to 76kg once and people started worrying about me not eating enough. Interesting to hear how he wore his mod persona as a kind of shield. I remember him doing a radio show with Paul Weller, which I did enjoy but I think he found it a bit taxing...as would I have.

[@flanners41]

Yes i wonder....lol

[@DCassidy42]

I wish Matt was my uncle. He seems like such an incredible person.

[@TwentyTwenty90]

Just a lovely bloke

[@sigmasports]

He's a great guy to work with and be around, very genuine and positive energy at all times. Thanks for watching.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

The best one yet. Anything with Brad in gives me goosebumps. Honestly the guy is a legend and just seeing him on a bike is exciting. He would still drop almost any club rider out there 💪🏻

[@jonm8423]

Doing 500 watts like it’s nothing…

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@jonm8423 casual 💪🏻😂

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching!

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

@@sigmasports an amazing one to watch. 2 great characters bouncing off each other perfectly 👌🏻💪🏻

[@theordinaryathlete]

Love this. One of the last memories I have of my dad is rushing home from work to see Wiggo win gold in the 2012 TT with him. Is it dusty in here?

[@brianmcg321]

It’s the onions.

[@code3xiv]

Get one more guy and you will have Cycling Top Gear.

[@sigmasports]

Any suggestions?

[@simonwilton3546]

Fully entertaining. Even a “ clipping-in” bit for the afficiando.

[@MrFranksterr]

Another great video Matt, always entertaining………..not sure who the other bloke in video is. 🤷

[@stephenturner7512]

Very entertaining conversation, but so much for legacy, you bottled the big question…TUEs and Jiffy bag.

[@petee1968]

Absolute gold. I live in Molesey and still remember that day like it was yesterday. So good to see Wiggo on all these roads and cafes again!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks, Pete!

[@ioplup]

Have to say, being from Kingston and being about 12/13 when Bradley came tearing came through my hometown, it was electric. Honestly one of the coolest atmospheres I have ever experienced and inspired me to start riding more. Brad is a true champion and that day was awesome.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for the insight! What a moment.

[@julesselmes]

We can all learn from the truths that Brad has shared with us. I must admit that I was a fan of Brad back in the day but I was disappointed by his behavior later on. Now I get it. He’s a wonderful man.

[@lucymannall]

VERY excited for this! 🎉

[@sigmasports]

We can't wait to share it with you!

[@frankfrohmann1504]

Brad is a legend. Intelligent, fantastic charisma, champion! Fantastic video. Best wishes from Germany.

[@thebr0wnhornet]

I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, but the shot of Brad in the diner where Matt leans into the camera angle to bite his sandwich, the cut to Matt chewing, followed by the cut to Matt making weird faces as he tries to clean his teeth with his tongue was very python-esque

[@johnmitchell4739]

I don’t fancy riding on those roads

[@TheSadcyclist]

Now that was a real classic ride and chat, a top cyclist, just chatting and being normal, and so funny and open, also well done Matt, youre in a very trusted position with these people, they really open up to you.Gold medal incoming.

[@FreshAyers]

Absolutely brilliant! Never never stop doing these please. "You've got a huge bogey" pure gold! 😂🚴

[@sigmasports]

More Cafe Rides coming in 2022!

[@aculeus1971]

The bit that was always puzzling was how Bradley appeared to ‘fall out’ of the sport after that amazing summer in 2012… He seemed to have many more victories left in him.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for the insight and thanks for watching!

[@Daz555Daz]

Froome was the go to number 1 rider the following season so that limited his road options on the team side and likely his desire. He attempted Paris Roubaix a couple of times (and did well), won the World TT, broke the hour record, and of course won gold on the track in the 2016 Olympics and World's madison with Cavendish in 2016 also, bringing his career back full circle.

[@HkFinn83]

There was talk at the time of him going to BMC to take on the tour in a new team. It would have been super cool to see him go against sky and Froome. It’s cool to win TT’s and be on an Olympic pursuit team, but id rather have seen another tour win or attempt. I think part of it was getting down to sub 70kg, you’ve got to be all in year round when you’re not naturally a smaller rider

[@12joeg7665]

Could listen to these two talk all day. Brad is an absolute legend, and his self-reflection about his past is humbling and inspiring. He’s the reason I, and thousands others, ride bikes today.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Brookes79]

What a great down to earth bloke Bradley Wiggins is. A very honest interview & some great stories too.

[@cyclingfreak56]

I remember having a half-colored stash like Matt when my hair first started turning gray! Took ten years for the other half to catch up before I could grow facial hair without looking like Matt ( looks like he wiped his face with chain grease and has no friends to tell him!). 🤣😂💕🚴🏼✌️

[@magicknight8412]

Superb video, loved it. Met both these guys, top gents. Wiggo seems very insecure, self conscious and quite humble in person, total opposite to how people perceive him in the media. A real inspiration to me and got me on my bike transforming my life really.

[@sigmasports]

Great to hear your story! Thanks for watching.

[@garykeen1]

It's hard to pick the best one out of this mini series, it's even harder to understand how they don't have 1000s more views! All episodes are amazing, Matt is awesome being the host 👏

[@sigmasports]

Huge thanks for your comments Gary!

[@MarkODonnell15]

Great video set on local roads, brought back memories of watching the time trial. Does anyone have details of the event at Hampton Court that was mentioned for July?

[@Cameron_Jeffers]

brilliant!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Cameron!

[@nycbliss]

Great show. Matt, always great to see you. You bring out the best of whomever you interview. This made me appreciate Sir Bradley even more. Thank you both 💕

[@theademerckxfiles9967]

What a great video about a bloke from Kilburn (near me).. He's a supremely talented athlete. A complete maverick!...humble, cool and honest. . Love him

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching, and for your comments! We really appreciate it.

[@robertrensch6835]

Wow! I just watched this for the first time. Two spectacular people being human together! This was the best! Thank you.

[@RHU0101]

“You can’t prepare yourself for success” - never thought about that until now. Powerful stuff.

[@ianfrewin7939]

Two absolute legends! One gold medalist…. Loved this, so funny, warm and insightful. Chapeau.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Ian!

[@damianhill6704]

A legend. Got to Annonay in 2012 when David Miller won the stage on Tommy Simpson day..... Hung about waiting for Brad after interviews and drug tests. He took the time to have a photo taken with my Winnie the Pooh teddy with a freshly knitted yellow jersey when we tapped on the window... He had already jumped into the team Jag after launching his baseball cap in to the crowd to escape the hoards (Saw a young Peter Sagan who nobody was crowding round at that point) Thanks for taking the time to do that Brad. We made sure we were there in London to cheer you on. I've never known sound like it. (Created by the human voice) as he went past.

[@sigmasports]

Incredible story! Thanks Damian.

[@jimmygee1969]

Best thing on YT this year without a doubt. Inspiring, funny and emotional, it’s got everything.

[@sigmasports]

High Praise! Thank you James.

[@edscoble]

Can you make your content accessible by formatting the auto captioning into closed captioning? It is extremely hard to enjoy your content having to keep concentration on the auto captioning and not be able to see your content properly sadly

[@sigmasports]

Hello, would you consider turning captions off in your own settings?

[@edscoble]

@@sigmasports by turning it off, this mean the entire video is next to useless. Can you not format the automatically generated captioning into closed captioning? like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojFf6WjbK-ia8U

[@mstrasser]

Was looking forward to this one since it was teased and it did not disappoint. Almost said "best one" but then i remembered cecilie, then Alex...so I'll just say Top 5! EDIT: petition for Le Col and Sigma to make that Eurocarpet Super Fish kit 😄

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for your comments! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@anthonymiller6234]

Averaged 469 Watts! Flipping heck... Good and very insightful. Thanks

[@sigmasports]

Impressive numbers! Thanks Antony, glad you enjoyed it.

[@LennieNelson55]

"Good luck Brad, see you later" 😂 what a dingus lmao

[@MsFrogster1]

Watching this again I won a lettuce 🤣🤣🤣

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

From the other side of the world, thank you for the tears of laughter! Bradleys impression of Hincapie and the poo story really made my day!...I've been a Bradley Wiggins fan for years and Matt with Sigma really make the most entertaining cycling series on KZbin 👍

[@sigmasports]

Massive thanks for the comments!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this one Matt and what a great trip down memory lane this must have been for Brad and for everyone who watched the race, like myself, 10 years previously. It was this generation of British cyclists that changed the whole perspective of cycling on the world stage where we once would have only dreamed of stuff like this actually happening.

[@TheRushpuppie]

469 watts for 50 mins = mental

[@sigmasports]

Just insane figures!

[@ArcticSteam]

Very nice interview. Enjoyed it! I also think that red van at 16:25 was pushing it.

[@andrewluoma5573]

That was most seriously just the best! THANK YOU Matt Stephens and Bradley Wiggins!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Andrew! More Cafe Rides coming in 2022.

[@tinniswood2577]

I hope its a good 2 hour episode :-)

[@garethjones3806]

So many things to like about this. Great chemistry; really good editing of 2012 imagery; fantastic Sean yates impression; amazing recollection of details; humility; self reflection; soldier story; poo chat and of course use of rim brakes.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Gareth for the comments! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@richardlees9560]

Aah, now i know how to guage ones effort. In the 70`s it was riding as hard as you could untill a taste of blood appeared in your mouth. (I believe i´ve heard anyway) In the 80`s, the more "flobb" around ones mouth and hanging off your chin, the harder you were trying, then you really knew you were going really motoring. Now it`s wittled down to peering at a little screen and doing some number crunching, whilst trying to look cool and composed of course. I just never had enough flobb hanging off my chin, obviously. Cracking video, laughed loads , as usual. Matt And Brad really know how put a smile on your face.

[@ahedgerow]

Nice touch from the producers to use the footage from the rider with the dog. Enjoyed this!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching!

[@liam_c27]

Goosebumps at that finish. Wanted an hour of that! Chapeau lads 👏

[@sigmasports]

An Incredible moment in sporting history! Thanks for watching Liam.

[@michaelr148]

Phenomenal cafe ride (I've enjoyed them all). Two great storytellers and a wealth of cycling history between you. Beautifully shot and edited, too.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching, Michael. We really appreciate the comment.

[@arcboy2011]

Matt, thank you and Sigma for these Cafe Rides! This interview and the one you did with Cav are my favorites! You have a very warm and engaging interview style that is truly a pleasure to watch.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for your feedback! More Cafe Rides coming in 2022!

[@samuelfawdry6411]

Brad Wiggins looks like a retired MMA fighter 😂

[@alexanderlawson1649]

My brother shaved his facial hair off because he reckoned it was making him look older, it was grey etc, he was receiving comments by others, which he found uncomfortable. Matt needs to deal with ...............

[@mikejfinch8216]

Always thought of Wiggins as a bit of a twat. But watching this interview humanised him beautifully and changed my opinion. His vulnerability in sharing his own insecurities as a human is inspiring. Glad I watched this.

[@stealfwayne]

Wonderful to be reminded of such happy times. Thank you to all concerned for making this. Next show could be a competitive cook off'. Not cycling related but damn that would entertain.

[@sigmasports]

Not sure we're ready to let Matt loose in the kitchen just yet... 😅

[@paulbrett5367]

Every now and again you see something that makes you realise why you ride. The laughs, the stories and the sheer joy of good company with a like minded passion. I absoloutly loved this and was in tears of laughter at the end. Absolute legends!

[@sigmasports]

Thanks Paul! Great to get your thoughts!

[@nedkelly4003]

Just watched this again, Brilliant. Only Brad could pick up his bike by the seat post in a Classic white top with such nonchalant and not have the imprint of the chainring on his back. Not that I've ever done that ;)

[@stefanhf]

I'm surprised there were no road rage incidents ... motorists normally do not take two cyclists side by side without hooting, close overtaking and expletives, Wiggins or not ....

[@mitchcaputo]

What a brilliant watch. Funny, insightful and great detail about the tactics that delivered the Gold. That amount of watts for almost an hour!? Matt Stephens a brilliant interviewer.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for the comments Mitch.

[@maryfarnham8926]

Bought back so many memories of that day. I was at Hampton court seems like only yesterday. Well done you two.

[@sigmasports]

Thanks, Mary! Your comments mean a lot.

[@protocolsoftheridersofdurian]

17:21 "Not being funny with you, I'm starting to get a bit puffed out here" "Well, be funny with us, Matt. Just be funny"

[@SIvers-or2ke]

Now let’s see Wiggins interview Stephens on his Nat Championship ride. The only bloke who’d have the credentials to do it, I’d say

[@peterthomas8053]

Loved this one, but then again, I've loved them all. Long may the 'cafe rides' continue.👍

[@sigmasports]

More Cafe Rides are incoming for 2022!

[@mykweb]

As always Matt, Amazing. Love these Cafe Rides. Keep them comming. Brad... you are a Legend

[@sigmasports]

Thanks for watching Mike.

[@polthomaskeeley7860]

That was a gem of an interview, as well as watching friends catching up. Great characters. Nice one. Greetings from JC, New Jersey.

[@sigmasports]

Glad we could bring this conversation all the way to NJ!

[@mylesie8078]

Hey Matt ....you should have taken the P out of Bradley....Hey WBradley you wave your big tatooed hands about alot..ta love your work ur a legend Matt lad😊

[@ianstewart8301]

Woah,…just saw the Richmond in the Thames sign, as I watch this from Richmond, Va (where a UCI race was)!

[@samduffey7098]

Anybody know anything about this 10 Olympics anniversary at Hampton Court mentioned in the vid?

[@jeremyedwards3612]

This piece needs archiving. Absolute magic. Two cycling national treasures for different reasons.

[@sigmasports]

Absolutely agree! Thanks for watching.