Train like a Monk

Cyrus Monk
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Train like a Monk

Training talk from around the cycling world with professional cyclists and coaches. This series is designed to provide a real insight into how the best athletes are training. No BS. No gimmicks, fads or sexy trends. Just the real deal.

  1. Train Like Transition King Jimmy Whelan

    10 HR. AGO

    Train Like Transition King Jimmy Whelan

    From Runner to World Tour Cyclist in less than 4 years. Now from Pro Cyclist to Pro Triathlete in a matter of months. Hear how Jimmy is taking the skills learned and experience gained from top level road cycling and applying it in the world of triathlon. Can he make it to the end of the pool yet without stopping?

    42 min
  2. Train Like Aussie U23 Champ Julian Baudry

    FEB 26

    Train Like Aussie U23 Champ Julian Baudry

    Julian has rapidly gone from being a regular listener of the Train Like a Monk podcast to starring on it! Taking home the U23 National RR win in Perth at just 18 years of age, Julian has bucked the trend of having to sacrifice his schooling to fit in training time on the bike. We discuss how he has managed to go from making up the numbers at many junior races to riding for Australia’s best domestic team and heading over to Europe in his first year U23. A must listen for all junior cyclists wondering what to do in their final years of school.

    24 min
  3. Train Like Dual Kiwi National Champ Kim Cadzow

    FEB 20

    Train Like Dual Kiwi National Champ Kim Cadzow

    Keeper of The Fern, Kim Cadzow, has started the season on fire. She played a major role in EF-Education Oatly teammate Noemi Ruegg's TDU win and achieved her own personal goal of defending the National TT title and netting her first National Road Championships victory. We chatted in the middle of her build toward Kiwi road nationals so it was great to get an insight into her preparation for these events amongst a busy race schedule. Really enjoyed chatting with Kim, she skips the cliches and tells it like it is! In other big news for Train Like a Monk, we welcome Dan Jones to the team as editor. You've probably seen Jonesy's handiwork back in the golden days of the Greenedge 'Backstage Pass' Videos, or more recently as a host of 'The Social Distance Podcast'. He's very handy on the tools and we're happy to have him on board. That being said, any issues with the editing or finishing touches can now be directed his way! Music: Cyrus Monk Editing: Dan Jones Thumbnail photo: EF-Education Oatly

    29 min
  4. Sports Director for Australia's Biggest One Day Race

    FEB 13

    Sports Director for Australia's Biggest One Day Race

    Join Pat, Kerry and I in the team car for Duda Cycling at the Melbourne to Warrnambool. "The Warrnie" is the second oldest bike race in the world. The parcours is by no means challenging but the conditions and length of the race mean anyone that completes this historic event has stories to tell for years to come. This year's edition was decorated by crosswinds, cramps and a healthy dose of carnage in the convoy. Sit back and enjoy a look behind the scenes of what many describe as the best race on the Australian Cycling Calendar and the pinnacle event of the new ProVelo SuperLeague.

    1 hr
  5. Train Like Kiwi Champ Aaron Gate

    FEB 4

    Train Like Kiwi Champ Aaron Gate

    He's defending his title later this week but it's fair to say, no matter the result, this title will still hold true. Gatey has a ridiculous palmares on both the road and track, the latest achievement becoming the oldest rider ever to join a World Tour Team for the first time (34 is ancient) and just recently reaching a World Tour Podium at Cadel's Road Race. I caught up with Gatey in The Hilton just before the start of TDU to discuss how his training has differed since changing coaches for the first time in 15 years and how he prepared to be in flying form for Summer Down Under. Music: Cyrus Monk Editing: Terance Hore Thumbnail image: cyclingweekly.com

    42 min
  6. Train like Aussie Olympian Maeve Plouffe

    JAN 31

    Train like Aussie Olympian Maeve Plouffe

    Maeve has represented Australia at two Olympic Games, won Commonwealth Games gold and countless National Championships. Alongside her exploits on the bike she has become a well renowned advocate for cycling in Australia and even more so in her home town of Adelaide. I sat down with her at her local beach to discuss how she has balanced training for top level track competitions and World Tour road racing and the learnings she has taken from these pursuits. Music: Cyrus Monk Editing: Terance Hore

    52 min
  7. Train like Tour Down Under Winner Noemi Rüegg

    JAN 26

    Train like Tour Down Under Winner Noemi Rüegg

    Noemi had a breakout season in 2024, turning heads at the Olympic Games Road Race and netting herself a National Championship. Those who didn't know her already certainly do now, after winning the Tour Down Under in dominant fashion with a memorable win up Willunga Hill. We sat down a few days after the victory to discuss her preperation for this event and how she managed to perform better than ever in 36 degree heat after training in a cold Swiss Winter. Music: Cyrus Monk Editing: Terance Hore Thumbnail: Velomotion/Getty Images

    31 min
  8. Train like Mr Green and Gold Bands Luke Plapp

    JAN 16

    Train like Mr Green and Gold Bands Luke Plapp

    Plappy has made the month of January his own, consistently finding form to start the year. This discussion took place just before his nationals campaign where he not only defended his TT title, but selflessly delivered teammate Luke Durbridge to victory in the road race. We discuss how Plappy prepared for these goals and, more specifically, for Tour Down Under next week. Music: Cyrus Monk Editing: Terance Hore Thumbnail image: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images

    39 min
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Training talk from around the cycling world with professional cyclists and coaches. This series is designed to provide a real insight into how the best athletes are training. No BS. No gimmicks, fads or sexy trends. Just the real deal.

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  • Creator
    Cyrus Monk
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cyrus Monk
  • Show Website
    Train like a Monk

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