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.
A gravel racer makes team tactics sound like your group ride's next uncomfortable conversation.
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A candid WorldTour conversation that keeps the focus on daily pressure, not slogans.
Darren Rafferty comes across as a young rider trying to keep his footing while a lot shifts around him: coach changes, a new bike and group set, team orders, and the pressure that hangs over life inside a WorldTour outfit.
Gravel's pro scene is getting more team-shaped, with Unbound still setting the tone.
Gravel cycling's next chapter is what sits at the center of this piece. Mads Worth Schmidt talks about a sport that is slowly looking less like a loose pack of fast individuals and more like something shaped by teams.
A brain-first performance talk that makes mental recovery feel as real as rest days.
The Roadman Podcast keeps this one grounded in a way that works. Dr. Tommy Wood gives the discussion real weight by tying brain health, focus, attention, recovery, and cognitive overtraining to cycling performance, and the London cab-driver example makes the ideas easier to…
A hard, honest look at what pro training asks from the rest of life.
The 60-day pro cycling experiment gives the episode its hook, but the stronger thread is how much elite training spills into the rest of life.
Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Pro cyclist Darren Rafferty discusses the daily realities of life in the World Tour, from strict routines and nutrition to the pressures and sacrifices behind the scenes.
European champion Mads Würtz Schmidt discusses the professionalization of gravel cycling, including his move to a specialized team, equipment innovations, and safety challenges.
The host shares his 60-day experiment training like a pro cyclist with world-class coaches, revealing that the biggest challenge wasn't the physical workouts but managing life around them.
Neuroscientist Dr.
This episode discusses a 2025 meta-analysis showing that heavy strength training significantly improves cycling performance, especially for athletes over 40.
Interview with cycling legend George Hincapie previewing the Paris-Roubaix race, discussing favorites, key sectors, and team strategies.
A bike fit expert discusses saddle pain and sores in cyclists, especially women, and offers solutions through bike fit and equipment changes.
An interview with former Team Sky bike fitter Phil Burt about common bike fit mistakes and how to fix them for better performance and comfort.
The host discusses how to overcome training plateaus in cycling by rethinking progress and leveraging research and coaching insights.
This episode explains how heat training can boost cycling performance by increasing hemoglobin mass, VO2 max, and power output, with protocols used by pro riders.
The hosts debrief their performance at the Rift gravel race in Iceland, discussing the technical course and their experiences.
The host shares his top tips for beginners to make cycling more enjoyable and addictive, emphasizing the importance of focusing on doing it right rather than forcing enjoyment.
Performance coach Christian Schrout explains why riding easy makes you fast and debunks misconceptions about polarized training for amateur cyclists.
Elite gravel racer Alex Wilde breaks down the 2025 Unbound 200 race, discussing strategy, power numbers, and the state of gravel racing.