On the couch with Ben O’Connor

December 29, 2025

 Welcome to ROADSIDE presented by Zwift! 

 

In today’s episode, Tom and Jet catch up with Jayco AlUla climbing star, Ben O’Connor. The boys discuss Ben’s World Tour career and the different hurdles that were presented to him along the way. Ben details the moment he knew he could be one of the best riders in the world and what goes through your mind when your about to win your first Tour de France stage. The boys also chat Netflix, NRS, Boxing Day Papas and the upcoming 2026 Aussie Summer.

 

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