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. Kate Richardson

    17h ago

    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.

    1h 42m
  2. Tom Armstrong

    Jun 15

    Tom Armstrong

    What does it really take to stay at the top of British cycling for over a decade? In this episode of Spill The Watts, I sit down with Tom Armstrong for an honest conversation that goes far beyond race results. We explore his upbringing in a cycling family, his early success in cyclocross, chasing the dream abroad, and the realities of life as a professional rider outside of the WorldTour. We also discuss balancing work with elite-level racing, raising guide dogs, how British racing has changed over the years, and the mindset that's kept him motivated through setbacks, near misses and countless victories. Whether you're a racer, a coach, or simply someone who loves hearing the stories behind the numbers, there's plenty to take away from this one. Topics include: Growing up in a cycling family The transition from cyclocross to road Racing and living in Europe The reality of being a lower-level pro Balancing work, life and performance Overcoming iliac fibrosis Training philosophy and race-winning tactics How British cycling has evolved Lessons learned from a lifetime in the sport As always, if you enjoy the episode, please leave a rating, share it with a friend, and let us know who you'd like to hear on Spill The Watts next.

    2h 11m
  3. Maddy Nutt WON The Traka 560

    May 7

    Maddy Nutt WON The Traka 560

    What does it actually take to win The Traka 560? In this episode of Spill the Watts, I sit down with Maddy Nutt fresh off one of the biggest results of her career to unpack the full story behind her victory at The Traka 560. We go deep into: how the race actually unfolded from start to finish the training block behind the performance durability, strength work, and consistency fueling, refills, and pacing over ultra-distance racing the difficult moments during the race planning without overcomplicating things and what this result changes going forward This is a proper insight into what goes into executing at a high level over 560km of racing. Whether you’re into gravel, ultra racing, endurance performance, or just fascinated by how big results come together — there’s a lot in this one 👊

    1h 13m
  4. MILAN MARATHON | The debrief

    Apr 20

    MILAN MARATHON | The debrief

    I am back for another "walk and talk" podcast. On the 12th April, I raced the Milano Marathon. This gives the full breakdown, the prep, the logistics, the race itself. The good the bad and the ugly. I FINALLY got the sub-3 that I was after, but I am still left feeling there is so much more to get out of me. I thought I was ready for Milan… and in a lot of ways, I was. But the marathon isn’t about what you’re capable of at your best.It’s about what you can hold onto when things start to fade. This is a proper, honest debrief: ​the build​the execution​the moment it changed​and what I’d do differentlyIf you’re training for a marathon, this is the stuff that actually matters.

    1h 38m
  5. Xan Crees

    01/24/2025

    Xan Crees

    We’ve only gone and bagged ourselves another National Champ! Riding for Team Spectra Racing, Xan Crees just won the Elite Women’s Cyclocross British Championships, and is here to talk to us today about her life and how she got to this position, but also talk us through the race of her life too. In this podcast, we will get to know about: - Xan’s upbringing - What life has been like getting to where she is now - How she balances part time employment with traveling and bike racing - And of course, how the race was won This was such a great conversation, Xan is such a wonderful unique character and it was really nice to hear her insights into all things cross racing. If you want to follow Xan's journey, her IG: https://www.instagram.com/xancrees/ If you'd like to buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    1h 13m
  6. Nick Cooper | The collision that changed my life

    12/21/2024

    Nick Cooper | The collision that changed my life

    *Warning graphic stories* Nick Cooper was a very good cyclist, racing at the top level on the road in the UK and across the continent. This all changed when he was struck by a car (whom the driver was high) sending him flying up in the air and landing on the road with many potentially life changing injuries. (see CCTV footage in link below). In this podcast, we will talk at length about the incident itself, the recovery process involved, to what extent this played its part on his mental health and the friends and family involved, and where he is at with things currently. This podcast did get very deep, emotional, and graphic at times, so please be warned. CCTV footage / story: https://road.cc/content/news/drug-driver-avoids-jail-horrific-cyclist-crash-310681 Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nickcooper_/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    2h 45m
  7. Tim Ferguson | Shibden Apex RT

    11/28/2024

    Tim Ferguson | Shibden Apex RT

    Tim is the team manager / DS of Shibden Apex RT which is the top ranked women’s junior team in the WORLD. This team has been developing future stars for many years now, with the likes of Cat Ferguson and Imogen Wolff (Previous guests of the pod) both honing in their skills and talents to go on to further pro teams. The work that goes into being a team manager is hugely underrated, and in this podcast we hope to spread some light onto what is involved. We also talk about: How important sponsors are for teams What each of the girls does on a race weekend? How the parents are such key roles for the riders. And what pro teams are actually looking for?

    1h 6m
  8. Weight Loss & Eating Habits | Vicky Walshaw

    11/21/2024

    Weight Loss & Eating Habits | Vicky Walshaw

    Vicky Walshaw is a nutrition consultant supporting ambitious and active individuals. She has a First Class Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, a Diploma in Personalised Nutrition Practice, and she is a Former Clinical Nurse. In this very detailed nutrition podcast, we will be talking in depth about a lot of commonly asked questions in the Cycling performance circle with regards to weight management, macro nutrient intake, eating around training and racing, and how to balance weight loss with performance goals. This podcast is based around a case study of one of my clients, who asked me some weight loss related questions recently. I am confident the information in this pod will be applicable to many people, at all levels of cycling performance. You can get in touch with Vicky at: https://www.instagram.com/vickywalshawnutrition/ If you like this podcast, please buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    1h 13m
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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

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Ramsay
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Ramsay
  • Show Website
    Spill The Watts

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