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In this episode, we sit down with Daryl Impey of Israel – Premier Tech. Daryl is in the final year of a glowing career which saw him win Tour de France stages and pull on the famous yellow jersey. We delve into his fascinating career, discussing everything from his origins in mountain biking to his victories in races around the world. Daryl opens up about the challenges and rewards of pro cycling, including the risks involved in the sport and how his approach to risk-taking has evolved over the years, shares his thoughts on the current state of the sport and offers advice to young riders looking to make their mark. Whether you're a fan of cycling or simply interested in hearing from a world-class athlete, you won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your

In this episode, Anthony discusses one of the most important aspects of cycling: safety. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, it's crucial to prioritize safety on every ride. Anthony shares his top tips for cycling safely, from the importance of visibility to more advanced tips like practicing defensive riding and improving your bike handling skills. Tune in to learn how to stay safe and confident on the road, no matter your level of experience. Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-c

Sarah does a deep dive into this "wonder" supplement, it's history, how it was discovered, the science of how it works and it's benefits for cyclists! Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout. Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/a

There are some great questions answered on Newbie Questions today - why is gravel riding becoming so popular, the new issues with Shimano cranksets, a destroyed paint job on a bike, why it's better to be a heavier rider on this particular terrain plus much more. Todays show sponsor is Stages Cycling. For the last decade I've used Stages power meters on my road bike, gravel bike and mountain bike. This year I'm delighted to pair their amazing power meter with the Stages Dash L200 GPS Bike Computer. Check them out at www.stagescycling.coman Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift g

Meg Fisher is a para athlete and a motivational speaker who has overcome extreme challenges in both her personal and professional life. Megs journey began when a devastating accident left her with a severe brain injury and a mobility impairment as well as the loss of her partner Sara. Despite facing immense physical and emotional pain Meg has found a way to persevere and thrive becoming a para champion many times over and a source of inspiration to many.  Megs talks about the impact of disability on mental health and personal relationships, strategies for coping with chronic pain, the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life and her experiences as a para athlete in the US Team and now, the new challenge, gravel cycling. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code a

I've just finished up my first four day stage race in over 4 years. It's one thing to ride the odd gravel event and ride with friends but it's another job all together to go head to head with the best in Ireland & UK. An inside look at one of Ireland's biggest stage races - Ras Mumhan Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com Thumbnail photo credit: Caroline Kerley

Josh Ross is a tech journalist for Cycling News and brings us fantastic, honest and insightful product reviews on all thing cycling. Not only has Josh an incredible understanding of cycling tech but he has a wonderful way of breaking down these sometimes nuanced products. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but also has knows that most people simply want things to work. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout. Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full bac

Cycling is tough. It's also fun, but it's a strange type of fun. Why do we as cyclists like this type of fun and what do we get from the different layers and experiences of joy, exhilaration, fear, suffering, self doubt, happiness and achievement that we find through riding our bikes. In this episode Sarah talkes about the three types of "fun" and adds another lesser spoken about type of fun that we are all guilty of - Type 4 Fun. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout. Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube

This week Sarah tells us about her collision with a motorist while out training, her injuries and how it's affecting her training, especially her FTP test! Anthony answers some questions on how to take the perfect picture of your bike, dangerous group rider advice, Paris -Roubaix and much much more! Todays show sponsor is Stages Cycling. For the last decade I've used Stages power meters on my road bike, gravel bike and mountain bike. This year I'm delighted to pair their amazing power meter with the Stages Dash L200 GPS Bike Computer. Check them out at www.stagescycling.com Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are thinking about a smart bike or like me a turbo was proving frustrating then now's a good time to buy Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our a

Today we'll be exploring the fascinating world of biohacking and its potential to improve our physical and mental performance. Our guest for today is Anthony DiClementi, a leading expert in the field of biohacking and the author of a popular book on the subject. Anthony will be sharing his insights on the science, technology, and self-experimentation that can help optimize testosterone levels, a key hormone for men's health and well-being. We'll be discussing the latest research on testosterone, exploring the best biohacking strategies to boost testosterone levels naturally, and getting Anthony's expert tips on how we can all benefit from biohacking in our daily lives. So join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of biohacking and learn how to optimize your testosterone levels for peak performance Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbi

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the topic of routine and its impact on our success. While routines can be great for putting parts of our day on autopilot, they may not be the key factor that separates high performers from the rest of us. Through conversations with incredible minds and personal observations, we've identified three ways that routine may actually be holding you back. Join us as we discuss the importance of prioritization, the impact of other people's implicit ownership of your time, and the benefits of deleting social media from your phone. By breaking down these common obstacles, we hope to help you identify ways to maximize your productivity and focus on what truly matters. Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel

Sofia Gómez Villafane is an accomplished cross-country mountain biker and gravel cyclist who has represented Argentina at the highest level, including at the 2020 Summer Olympics.  A former cape epic champion, she’s just finished up this years edition where she was on the podium again. Sofia was the 2022 unbound winner and finished up 2nd overall in lifetime GP series this past season. Sofia's insights on health and fitness extend far beyond the world of cycling. In this episode, we'll be talking with her about how she balances her training and competition schedule with other aspects of her life, her approach to nutrition and hydration, and her advice for listeners on everything from tyre choice to that age old gravel question, to aero bar or not.  Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Tour of Flanders, one of the most gruelling one-day races that takes place in the Flanders region of Belgium every spring. We explore the course, which includes 6 cobbled sectors and 19 climbs, and discuss the cultural significance of this event to the Belgian people. We also cover the recent race, which saw Tadej Pogačar of the UAE Team Emirates take a spectacular lone victory after distancing his big-name rivals, including Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Despite a group of ten riders breaking away and gaining a three-minute lead, Pogačar inspired a comeback and chased down the breakaway before overtaking Mads Pedersen on the final ascent up the Oude Kwaremont. We also discuss two massive crashes that occurred during the race and examine the use of 'Bicarb System' from Swedish company Maurten, which has become a popular supplement among professional cyclists. Finally, we highlight Pogačar's historic achievement in joining legends of the sport

In this podcast, we sit down with Alison Tetrick, a professional cyclist, cowgirl, scientist, and storyteller, to learn about her incredible journey from growing up on a cattle ranch in California, to becoming one of the world's top elite women cyclists. Alison shares her experiences of excelling in academics, solo sports, and being ingrained with a ranch life work ethic, all while pursuing a career in biotechnology and science research. Alison talks about her transition to cycling, which almost ended her life, but ultimately saved it. We delve into her passion for gravel riding and how it led her to become the inaugural "Queen of Gravel" and her dedication to investing in the sport of cycling Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our co

So many listeners this week have questions around nutrition and fuelling for cycling. Anthony has some great advice and Sarah talks about a few kitchen nightmares she has had when trying to make healthy snacks for her sessions. Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster

Today, Anthony has a very special guest on the show: Mark Sisson. Mark is a New York Times bestselling author, health and wellness expert, and founder of Primal Kitchen, a company that creates healthy, delicious food products made with real ingredients. He is also the creator of Mark's Daily Apple, one of the most popular health and wellness websites in the world. Mark has dedicated his career to helping people live healthier, happier lives through a primal approach to nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle. He is a leading voice in the ancestral health movement and has authored several books, including "The Primal Blueprint," "The Keto Reset Diet," and "The Primal Connection." Mark's philosophy is all about empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing by making simple, sustainable changes to their diet, exercise, and daily habits. In today's episode, we'll be discussing how cycling fits into a primal lifestyle, how to fuel your rides with real food,

In this episode, we explore the controversial topic of gifting wins in cycling. From the reasons why it exists, to the criticisms it faces, and the strategic considerations in stage races, we examine both sides of the debate and offer our thoughts on whether it's good or bad for the sport. Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.

In this episode Anthony chats with Hannah Grant, a professional chef who has spent years developing recipes for professional cycling teams. Hannah's unique background in fine dining and sports nutrition has allowed her to create recipes that are both delicious and nutritious, specifically designed to fuel athletes on the road. In our conversation, Hannah shares her insights on how cyclists can make big gains using food, and her recipe development process when working with professional athletes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or simply someone interested in eating healthier, this episode is packed with valuable tips and advice on cooking and nutrition for athletes. Hannah has kindly listeners 20% off all her amazing cook books on www.hannahgrant.com Use code at checkout: “ROADMANCYCLING” Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in

In this episode of the Roadman Cycling Podcast, Anthony shares his experience of riding his first ever MTB race.   It was a shock to his system and he learned the hard way about the importance of a good start, the need for course knowledge, how to pace during the race and the struggle to eat and drink and to keep focus on downhill skills even as fatigue was setting in.  So what are Anthonys big take-aways from his first MTB race? Well there are loads but step number 1 will be to get a good MTB coach. Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of e

There's a lot of buzz around this "wonder compound" Rapamycin that some are claiming is the fountain of youth. But what is Rapamycin, how does it work and more importantly what effect can it have on endurance athletes. Sarah fills you in on this potential performance enhancing drug of the future. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout. Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 day