

The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Anthony Walsh
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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Nov 9, 2026 • 22min
Why Floyd Landis Finally Turned On Lance Armstrong
Why did Floyd Landis finally turn on Lance Armstrong after years of denying his own doping? In this episode, Anthony looks at the emails, timelines, legal battles and competing motives behind one of cycling’s most explosive reversals. From Landis’ confession to the wider USADA case, this is a closer look at credibility, corroboration and how investigators separated the flaws of the witness from the evidence that ultimately helped bring down cycling’s biggest name.Ready to elevate your training? We’ve opened applications for our “Not Done Yet” coaching program. Www.roadmancycling.com/apply We combine training, nutrition, strength & recovery protocols 4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/TRAINING PEAKSOne of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionAG1I've been using AG1 as part of my everyday routine for a while now. With training, long rides and a busy schedule, it's an easy way for me to keep my nutrition consistent. Try AG1 now with their Black Friday deal: 3 months of AG1 for the price of 2 at https://drinkag1.com/roadmancycling - plus a free Welcome Kit, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 Travel Packs with your first order. Free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Offer valid for new customers signing up for a 3-month subscription with upfront payment. The Welcome Kit and gifts are one-time only, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled beforehand. You can find all the details about the health benefits in the link. Study results are available from AG1, 2023.HEXIS I've used HEXIS all throughout this season to lose weight all while fuelling training rides and racing. Hexis is used and trusted by high performance organisations around the world to personalise and periodise athletes’ and teams’ fuelling and recovery strategies. To get 25% off Hexis go to https://www.hexis.live/ and use code ROADMANParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/

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Nov 6, 2026 • 38min
The Best Way To Lose Weight For Cycling Performance
Losing weight for cycling is more than chasing a lower number on the scale. This discussion explores sustainable calorie deficits, race weight, protein, fueling hard sessions, and timing nutrition around training. It also tackles small habit changes, evening overeating, and the under-fueling-to-binge cycle, with a focus on getting leaner without sacrificing power, recovery, or performance.

Nov 4, 2026 • 21min
Power vs Heart Rate: Which Should You Trust?
Is power really the best guide to training intensity? This discussion explores how fatigue can shift your physiological thresholds, why heart rate drift matters, and how perceived effort completes the picture. It also examines when to trust each metric, the role of aerobic durability, and a practical winter plan built around sprinting, VO₂ max, threshold work, and long-term resilience.

Nov 2, 2026 • 20min
Sprint, VO₂ Max, Threshold, Durability: Build Your Winter Properly
How should you spend eight winter training hours each week? This discussion explores a reverse-periodized plan moving through sprint power, three-minute VO₂ max efforts, threshold work and durability under fatigue. It also covers testing, strength, recovery, workload balance and using training data to shape next season’s strategy.

Oct 30, 2026 • 21min
Road Craft - The Skill That Separates Good Cyclists From Great Racers
Cycling is more than watts and training data. This discussion explores the lost art of road craft: reading the bunch, anticipating wind and terrain, choosing the right breakaway, and conserving energy when the race gets tense. It also examines why sprint success depends on positioning, timing and momentum, plus how riders can learn by watching experienced racers in action.

Oct 29, 2026 • 37min
4 Cycling Experts: Exactly How To Train Over Winter
Stephen Seiler, a sports science professor renowned for endurance-training research, joins a panel exploring smarter winter cycling. They discuss low-heart-rate and polarized training, interval design, rest days, low-cadence work, and making limited hours count. Daryl Fitzgerald covers individualized periodization, while Alex Welburn and pro cyclist Jonas Abrahamsen share approaches to strength, volume, recovery, and race preparation.

Oct 23, 2026 • 43min
What It Really Takes To Win Badlands With Piotr Havik
Piotr Havik, Dutch gravel racer and Badlands winner, takes us inside his record-breaking ride. He discusses course planning, fueling, sleep, heat, pacing, equipment choices and mental resets. From failed power data to desert hydration mistakes, Havik reveals the preparation and discipline required for ultra-endurance success, plus why his next Badlands attempt will have to wait.

Oct 16, 2026 • 20min
The Exact Steps To Get Faster On The Bike After 40
Starting cycling again after 40? This practical roadmap covers setting realistic goals, building a sustainable six-hour week, balancing hard and easy rides, and using heart-rate data without overspending. It also explores strength training, fueling, sleep, bike essentials, and better ways to measure progress, all while avoiding the perfectionism and comparison that can derail consistency.

Oct 11, 2026 • 36min
The Best Strength Training Advice For Cyclists
Strength coaches Derek Teel, Art O’Connor, and sports scientist Andy Galpin share practical guidance for cyclists in the gym. They explore fast-twitch power, movement quality, durable full-body strength, essential exercises, and how riding volume affects adaptation. The discussion also covers periodizing strength through the season, managing delayed soreness, and maintaining fitness during travel with minimal equipment.

Oct 9, 2026 • 16min
The Best Indoor Cycling Upgrades And What To Skip
Building an indoor cycling setup doesn’t require a fortune. This discussion compares trainers, smart bikes and dedicated bikes, explains why powerful airflow beats pricey cooling gadgets, and explores how bike positioning, screen placement, organization and easy-clean spaces can remove training friction. Premium upgrades get a reality check, with every purchase judged by whether it makes the next session easier to complete.


