

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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Sep 8, 2025 • 47min
How Pro Cyclists Get So Lean With Dr. Tim Podlogar
In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Tim Podlogar, exercise physiologist, performance nutritionist, and consultant to some of the world’s best pro cycling teams. Tim shares his expertise on the science of fueling, weight management, and performance, breaking down how elite riders achieve incredible power-to-weight ratios without sacrificing health. From high-carb fueling strategies to debunking common nutrition myths, Tim gives a candid, evidence-based look at what really drives body composition and performance in pro cycling. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or aspiring racer, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply right away.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com

Sep 4, 2025 • 41min
Training, kit and insights from Unbound Winner Cameron Jones
Unbound Gravel is often called the Tour de France of gravel racing — and this year’s winner, Cameron Jones, joins me to break down exactly how he conquered it.In this conversation, Cameron takes us inside the mind of a champion. We dig into the training blocks that built his endurance, the fueling strategy that kept him sharp over the brutal miles, and the tactical decisions that made the difference on race day. He also shares the mental approach required to stay focused, resilient, and ultimately cross the line first in one of cycling’s most iconic endurance events.This episode is brought to you by Lloyds Bank, proud supporters of cycling at every level — from grassroots initiatives to the magic of the Lloyds Tour of Britain. Come to the Tour, tune into ITV4 or TNT, and get on a bike!4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com

Sep 3, 2025 • 49min
I Tried Over Fuelling, Under Fuelling & Optimally Fuelling - Here's What Happened
Fuelling is one of the biggest mysteries in cycling – and getting it wrong can ruin your ride. In this episode, Anthony sits down with performance nutritionist Uri Carlso to dig into the difference between under-fuelling, over-fuelling, and hitting that sweet spot of optimal fuelling. Anthony shares his own experiments on the bike – what it felt like to ride low on energy, what happens when you take on too much, and how things completely change when you get fuelling right. Uri breaks down the science in plain language, giving practical advice you can apply on your very next ride. If you’ve ever wondered why your legs gave up before your lungs, this conversation will change how you think about nutrition.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com

Sep 1, 2025 • 18min
CYCLING WARS: TREK v. LEMOND — Who Gets to Tell the Story?
When Trek scrubbed Greg LeMond’s name from its catalog—then sent $200,000 to a charity—their 15-year partnership ended with a whisper, not a verdict. In this episode we follow the receipts: contracts, press statements, court filings, and the cultural weather that turned a licensing deal into a public breakup. We revisit Armstrong, Ferrari, and the silence of the 2000s, and ask why truth-telling was punished. Expect hard facts, context, and takeaways on contracts, speech, and settlements. By the end, you may see why this was never just about bikes—it was about power, silence, and who gets to tell cycling’s story.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com

Aug 30, 2025 • 15min
I Was Totally Wrong About Sportive Races (& Why You Should Do One)
Anthony admits he was totally wrong about “just fun rides” after L’Étape Prague—fully closed roads, Tour-style crowds, and a front group that races. Now he’s prepping for L’Étape Ireland on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Carrick-on-Suir, sharing how he’ll train, fuel, and recover; the logistics he won’t skip; and the gearing he’ll run for the steep stuff. The route offers two options: 150km/1,932m or 94km/1,314m, with timed KOMs on Ticincor and Seskin Hill, a sprint section, 80% closed roads, and 3/2 feed zones—all start/finish in Sean Kelly country. Expect practical checklists (pre-ride nutrition, bottle strategy, spares, and bike maintenance), plus stories from riding Sean Kelly’s home roads and what Prague taught him about pacing and staying in the wheels.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/

Aug 29, 2025 • 40min
How To Win Your Next Sportive Or Grand Fondo With Ed Laverack
Today Anthony is joined by Ed Laverack—Welsh climber, YouTuber and coach. Ed isn’t chasing WorldTour starts; he’s lining up at the same big sportives you and I can enter, then riding them like a race. He knows how to be at the front: British U23 road champion (2014) and National Hill Climb champion (2019, Haytor in 11:37)—so yes, the power numbers will blow your mind. We dig into how he paces long climbs, turns data into decisions, and why community start lines beat pro call-ups for pure fun. Plus, what he’s targeting next and the kit he trusts when the gradients tip into double digits. If you’re curious how an elite engine approaches “amateur” but fiercely competitive events, this one’s a masterclass.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com

Aug 27, 2025 • 48min
Strategy, Fuelling & Mindset To Achieve New FTK Records With Hannah Otto
Anthony is joined by Hannah Otto today. The Life Time Grand Prix athlete talks about her new Fastest Known Time record on the White Rim. Today we dive into the strategy behind this epic achievement. NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/

Aug 25, 2025 • 31min
How To Survive A 850km Bike Race With Anthony & Sarah
Today Anthony is joined by Sarah to go into the granular details of their set up and strategy for Badlands. They talk tyres, gearing, nutrition and sleeping bags! Even if you won't be tackling anything this big soon there's some great info in here for general biking, racing and nutrition! NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/

Aug 22, 2025 • 28min
Alex Wild
Alex Wild is back to chat about his recent race at the infamous Leadville. The race didn't go quite to plan for Alex and in this episode he breaks down everything that happened on the race, what he could have done differently and his big learnings that he will bring to his next event. NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/

Aug 19, 2025 • 17min
Bikepacking for Badlands: The Gear Test Ride With Sarah
In this episode, Sarah shares insights from her recent bikepacking adventure — a test run ahead of the legendary Badlands race. What worked, what didn’t, and what changes she’ll make before lining up at one of Europe’s toughest gravel ultras? From dialling in tire pressure to managing nutrition on remote trails, Sarah dives into the gritty details that make or break a multi-day off-road ride. Whether you're prepping for your own endurance event or just love hearing about wild bike adventures, this one’s packed with hard-earned wisdom and gear talk from someone who’s in the thick of it.NOMIO is clinically proven to:Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to www.drinknomio.com and check out this game changing supplement. 4iiiiReady to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one.Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.comREAPCustom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/