Mark Cavendish: The Need for Speed | Reach for the Sky | 17

A talented young ballroom dancer, Mark Cavendish decides to swap his sequins for cycling shorts. His early career plays out like one huge victory montage – racking up Tour de France stage win after win. But with unprecedented success comes unprecedented pressure. Surely something’s got to give? Meanwhile, Elis and Colin imagine a world where Mark Cavendish and Rio Ferdinand go head-to-head in Strictly. Listen to Everything To Play For on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/everything-to-play-for now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Self-confessed sports geeks Elis James and Colin Murray are here to serve up the juiciest tales from the world of sports – think epic rivalries, scrappy underdogs, and the wildest comebacks and you’re in the right ball park. Thought you knew the story? Think again. From top-secret training sessions to dressing room dust-ups, join Colin & Elis as they dive into the greatest sporting stories of all time (and probably get a yellow card for simulation!). Blood? Sweat? Tears? Sport has it all. And that’s why we love it.Listen to Everything To Play For on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/everything-to-play-for now.