The Rest Day with Jack Haig

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The Rest Day with Jack Haig takes cycling fans inside the pro peloton. Want to know what riders actually talk about? This is your podcast. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/

  1. 01/14/2025

    Kicking off a new season with Pavel Sivakov

    The Rest Day with Jack Haig is back with its first episode of 2025, featuring a chat with Pavel Sivakov of UAE Team Emirates. Jack and Pavel tackle a wide range of topic, from riding with Tadej Pogačar to fighting for a GC top 10 in the Vuelta a España, from the dynamics of national teams vs. trade teams to salary caps.

    59 min

  2. 11/01/2024

    Offseason talk with Harry Sweeny

    With the offseason in full swing, Harry Sweeny returns to the Rest Day. Harry and Jack discuss the end of the racing season, last-minute scheduling changes, Harry's first year with EF (and getting his first chance to target GC in Luxembourg), taking some time to recover, and more ...

    42 min

  3. 10/14/2024

    Alex Dowsett: Life After Pro Cycling

    In this episode of The Rest Day, Jack sits down with Alex Dowsett to discuss his 12 years as a professional cyclist, how the sport has evolved and what life is like after retirement. Dowsett, a time trial specialist, offers unique insights into the demands of the sport, the impact of technology and aerodynamics, and the mental challenges faced by athletes. He also shares his experiences of fatherhood while competing, and the adjustments he made to his training and lifestyle after retiring.

    1h 5m

  4. 09/20/2024

    Chatting YouTube, sponsorship, and more with Harry Sweeny

    Jack Haig catches up with Australian up-and-comer Harry Sweeny, and the two discuss the Vuelta, EF Education-EasyPost, YouTube, the cycling sponsorship model, and more ...

    53 min

  5. 09/04/2024

    One week left at the Vuelta

    Jack Haig checks in from the second rest day at the Vuelta a España after another challenging week of racing. The peloton has left the heat behind but the gradients aren't letting up as the season's final Grand Tour rolls towards its conclusion.

    39 min

  6. 08/28/2024

    Vuelta insights after a big transfer

    Jack Haig checks in from the first rest day of the Vuelta a España, discussing the racing, the heat, a big transfer, and more.

    52 min

  7. 08/23/2024

    Preparing for a Grand Tour with Torstein Træen

    Jack Haig is joined by teammate Torstein Træen, and they discuss Torstein's busy build-up to the Vuelta a España and plenty more.

    44 min

  8. 08/09/2024

    A Tour debrief and listener questions

    In the latest episode of the podcast, Jack Haig offers some final thoughts on the 2024 Tour de France and then tackles some listener questions.

    30 min
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The Rest Day with Jack Haig takes cycling fans inside the pro peloton. Want to know what riders actually talk about? This is your podcast. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/

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  • Creator
    Escape Collective
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Rest Day with Jack Haig