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The Roadman Cycling Podcast Anthony Walsh
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We share tips, strategies & insights on how you can use cycling as a tool for health, for happiness & longevity. World Tour riders, authors & academics - every weekday.
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Colin O Brady On How He Is Preparing For His Race Across America Record Attempt
Colin O'Brady returns to the podcast after his hit appearance a few months ago. Colin is an adventurer with so many world records in so many disciplines including rowing across Drake Passage but this time he's turning his attention to cycling and taking on The Race Across America in an attempt to beat the world record.
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The Spirit Of Gravel Is DEAD - Rider Support
After Lachlan Mortons win at the biggest gravel race of the yesr, Unbound, a listener wants to know some of the skills he can learn from the champion. Sarah and Anthony chat about how the gravel scene has changed so much in the last few years and discuss if the "Spirit" of gravel is well and truly dead.
Other listeners have questions around mindset, sportive etiquette and the rise of darker and darker cycling kit.
Pillar Performance
If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.
Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order.
Veloforte
Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order.
Wattbike
Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom
HUEL
Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman
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From Team GB to Team Jumbo: Richard Young on Winning Processes
Today, we chat with Richard Young whose PhD is in medical science. Richard is a specialist in high-performance systems. Today we delve into creating and standardizing processes to achieve consistent top results.
In sports, medals and trophies are the outcomes, but what defines a high-performance system? How can these results be consistently reproduced? Richard shares insights from Team Jumbo and Team GB, revealing the processes behind champions and how they are made.
Pillar Performance
If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.
Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order.
Veloforte
Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order.
Wattbike
Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom
HUEL
Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman
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Inside Leigh Timmis' World Record Ride Across Europe
Today, we're joined by one of the world's top ultra-endurance cyclists, Leigh Timmis. Leigh has cycled 70,000 kilometres around the globe over seven years but has recently shifted his focus to breaking records. He set the Guinness World Record for the fastest cycle across Europe, completing it in just 16 days, beating the previous record by eight days. We’ll delve into training intricacies, bike fitting, aerodynamics, and fuelling strategies. Leigh's journey highlights not only physical endurance but also a profound internal transformation, impacting his body and mind.
Pillar Performance
If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.
Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order.
Veloforte
Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order.
Wattbike
Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom
HUEL
Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman
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"Defeat Is Not An Option" With Neuroscientist Dr.Scott Frey
On todays podcast we explore the intersection of neuroscience and sports performance with Dr Scott Frey who is an internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist and endurance athlete. How do those split second victories like Michael Phelps or Mark Cavendish happen. What part of the brain is activated to achieve these moments of glory and ability to dig deep and to say to oneself "defeat is not an option" ? All this plus more in todays episode.
Pillar Performance
If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.
Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order.
Veloforte
Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order.
Wattbike
Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom
HUEL
Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman
LeCol
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Matt Beers: From Cape Epic Wins to Unbound Preparations
Matt Beers is one of the best gravel cyclists in the world & has won Cape Epic three times. He then turned his attention to other goals, among them, the Lifetime Grand Prix Series. Matt joins us today from training camp where he is training with Keegan Swenson and preparing for the biggest gravel race of them all - Unbound.
Matt talks about what their training looks like - the volume, the type of intervals and we uncover how the very best in gravel racing prepare for the biggest race of the year.
Pillar Performance
If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order.
Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order.
Veloforte
Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order.
Wattbike
Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom
HUEL
Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don’t have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman
LeCol