Spill The Watts

Tom Ramsay

Inspiring and Insightful conversations with the best riders and coaches in the UK and across the continent. If you like the show, but me a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts

  1. 1d ago

    Isla Short

    This week on Spill The Watts, I’m joined by Isla Short — British XCO Champion, World Championship top-five finisher and one of Britain’s leading mountain bikers. Most recently, Isla took on the iconic 3 Peaks Cyclocross for the first time — winning the race, taking all three summit primes and breaking a women’s course record that had stood since 2003. We go deep into exactly what went into that performance: the research, specific training, running and hiking, carrying the bike, equipment choices, course recce, fuelling, pacing and how she executed it all on race day. But this episode goes much further than 3 Peaks. We go right back to Isla’s unusual route into professional cycling — growing up in a cycling family, attending a specialist music school, and eventually choosing bikes over a potential career in music. We talk through the highs and lows of her career, racing at the highest level of XCO, finishing fifth at the World Championships, becoming British Champion, finally cracking the Elite World Cup top 10, and why achieving those things ultimately changed what she wanted from the sport. Isla also speaks incredibly openly about a much more serious experience within professional cycling that she specifically wanted to use this podcast to talk about. This ended up being one of the most thoughtful and thought-provoking conversations I’ve had on Spill The Watts. Isla is incredibly open, self-aware and willing to question her own experiences and feelings, and I came away from this one thinking about quite a few things differently. 🎙️ Spill The Watts with Isla Short.

    Isla Short

  2. 4d ago

    The York Build (3wks to go)

    Three weeks to go until the York Marathon. This week was the final big week before the proper taper begins — including my hardest session of the entire build, some very bad nights of sleep, and a few reminders that marathon training doesn’t always happen in perfect conditions. I break down the key sessions, how the legs are feeling, where I think my fitness is at, and what I’ve taken from the week as race day gets very real. The big work is done. Now it’s time to freshen up and get ready to race.

    The York Build (3wks to go)

  3. Sep 28

    The York Build (4wks to go)

    Welcome to The York Build. Over the next few weeks, I’m documenting the reality of my build towards the York Marathon — the training, the good sessions, the bad ones, what I’m learning and everything that happens in between. In episode 3 (4wks to go), we go through the weeks training in the lead up to the marathon, we talk through what was arguably the hardest session of the whole block, and how sometimes getting stuff done - regardless of how it feels is sometimes exactly what you need.

    The York Build (4wks to go)

  4. Sep 21

    The York Build (5wks to go)

    Welcome to The York Build. Over the next few weeks, I’m documenting the reality of my build towards the York Marathon — the training, the good sessions, the bad ones, what I’m learning and everything that happens in between. In episode two, we go through the weeks training in the lead up to the marathon. How I have recovered from my half, and the BEST RUN IN MY LIFE.

    The York Build (5wks to go)

  5. Sep 17

    Jenson Young

    This week on Spill The Watts, I’m joined by Jenson Young — The current British Gravel Champion, UCI Gravel race winner, 3 Peaks Cyclocross winner and course record holder, and one of the UK’s leading gravel racers. Jenson races professionally for the Ribble Outliers and has quickly established himself at the sharp end of international gravel. In this podcast, we go right back to Jenson’s beginnings in Yorkshire cyclocross, racing from the age of seven, before getting properly into what has made him the rider he is today. We talk training volume, threshold, strength training, fuelling 100g+ of carbohydrate per hour, recovery, race craft and the specific training he used to prepare for the 3 Peaks. We also get into the less serious side of life — including airport lounge tactics, and his inability to deal with blood. Jenson is incredibly humble and down to earth, and this was a fascinating insight into what it actually takes to turn a talented young cyclist into a British Champion. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure you are subscribed and have notifications turned on, and of course you can always buy me a coffee at; Spill The Watts 🎙 Spill The Watts with Jenson Young.

    Jenson Young

  6. Sep 14

    The York Build (6wks to go)

    Welcome to The York Build. Over the next few weeks, I’m documenting the reality of my build towards the York Marathon — the training, the good sessions, the bad ones, what I’m learning and everything that happens in between. In episode one, I give a bit of context on why I’m doing this, where my running is currently at, before breaking down 6wks to go.

    The York Build (6wks to go)

  7. Sep 9

    Sophie Wright

    This week I'm joined by British Gravel Champion Sophie Wright. Sophie turned professional at just 19 and spent six years racing at the highest level on the road before making the decision to step away from the WorldTour and return to her off-road roots. We talk about the reality of life as a professional cyclist, spending years working as a domestique, knowing when it's time to change direction, and why gravel has allowed Sophie to rediscover the freedom and competitiveness that made her fall in love with racing in the first place. But this one goes well beyond cycling. We get into Sophie's childhood, motocross, heart surgery, moving around Europe, independence, taking ownership of your life, and plenty of stories supplied by her dad along the way. A really open conversation about ambition, identity, happiness and backing yourself — with someone who now gets to do it all in a British Champion's jersey. You can buy me a coffee at Buymeacoffee;Spill The Watts

    Sophie Wright

  8. Jun 29

    Kate Richardson

    On the surface, Kate Richardson is one of the UK's top cyclists. A Commonwealth Games athlete, national champion and one of the most exciting talents in British racing. But this conversation goes far beyond results. We talk about her rapid rise from triathlon to the GB programme, the reality of life as an elite cyclist, dealing with injuries, teams folding, a hit-and-run incident, and the setbacks that shaped her career. More importantly, Kate opens up about a childhood marked by adversity, how those experiences fuelled her drive, and why she's now happier, healthier and performing better than ever. This is an honest conversation about resilience, identity, perspective and the person behind the race numbers. I genuinely think you'll take something away from this one.

    Kate Richardson
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Inspiring and Insightful conversations with the best riders and coaches in the UK and across the continent. If you like the show, but me a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts

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  • Creator
    Tom Ramsay
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Ramsay
  • Show Website
    Spill The Watts

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