The Roadman Cycling Podcast

What if Tour de France–level training could keep you riding strong into your 60s and beyond? In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Talansky — former WorldTour pro, Dauphiné champion, and top-10 Grand Tour finisher — to reveal how the same recovery protocols, nutrition strategies, and data tracking used at the sport’s highest level can extend your “athletic lifespan.” Now GM of Cycling at Eternal, Andrew shares science-backed tips on balancing intensity and volume, leveraging advanced diagnostics, and avoiding common training mistakes that accelerate aging. Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, you’ll learn actionable hacks to boost VO₂ max, protect longevity, and keep pushing the pedals for decades to come.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/

Danish all‑rounder Mads Würtz Schmidt joins Anthony to share his journey—from WorldTour road racing to gravel domination. A former junior world champion and national road race winner, Mads made the bold transition to gravel in 2025 with PAS Racing, clinching the prestigious Traka 200 title and placing an impressive 4th at Unbound Gravel 200 In this episode, he opens up about what he wishes he’d known when starting out—lessons from his elite career, mindset shifts, and the winning strategies that now define his gravel success. Whether you’re a seasoned racer or new to adventure cycling, Mads’ insights offer real-world wisdom and inspiration.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/

Today Anthony chats with Ed Clancy. Ed Clancy’s career intertwined with some of Britain’s biggest cycling names. Coming up through the British Cycling Academy, he trained and raced alongside Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, and Geraint Thomas. He and Cavendish were part of the same early-2000s development squads, sharing track time and road racing experience before their careers diverged — Clancy becoming a team pursuit legend and Cavendish dominating sprints on the road. With Wiggins and Thomas, Clancy formed part of the powerhouse Team GB track squad that rewrote the record books, winning multiple Olympic titles together.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/

Anthony is joined by Alex Wild who gives us the run through of his Leadville 2025 bike set up! Alex has made some bold decisions for this iconic mountain bike race. Leadville covers roughly 104 miles of rugged, high-altitude terrain in the Colorado Rockies and the elite men’s race features over 11,000 feet of climbing.Alex goes into the details of why he believe this is the perfect set up to compete this year and get over Leadvilles crazy climbs - St. Kevins, Sugarloaf Pass, the notorious Powerline descent, and stretches around Turquoise Lake. With extreme altitude, tough gradients, and long efforts, the course is a massive test of endurance and strategy.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/

Rebecca Rusch, known as the 'Queen of Pain,' is a legendary figure in ultra-endurance cycling and a seven-time world champion. In this conversation, she candidly shares her journey of recovery from a serious biking accident, highlighting the mental health implications of sports injuries. Rusch also reflects on cycling's role in building relationships, finding joy amidst competition, and the importance of human connection in our digital age. Finally, she discusses sustainable practices in cycling, advocating for responsible consumption and minimalism in adventure biking.

Joe Friel, a pioneering endurance coach, shares his deep expertise in cycling training, emphasizing the art of periodization. He discusses misconceptions athletes have about training season planning and the significance of easy rides for long-term performance. Friel unveils smart strategies for time-crunched cyclists and highlights the benefits of heat training and proper hydration. He tackles the balance of intensity in workouts and explores how data obsession can affect coaching. If you're looking to optimize your cycling training, Friel's insights are invaluable.

Heat training might be the secret weapon for cyclists aiming to boost their performance. Discover how it can increase your FTP by up to 30 watts and enhance key metrics like VO₂ max. Learn from pros like Pogačar and Vingegaard who optimize their training with innovative techniques. The episode also offers practical protocols, including simple methods like hot baths, to safely incorporate heat adaptation into your routine. Elevate your cycling game with this scientifically-backed approach!

Join Anthony and Sarah as they unpack their thrilling cycling adventure in Iceland. Sarah shares her impressive age group win, alongside gear choices and insight into tire selections. The discussion doesn’t shy away from the race's challenges, including river crossings and unpredictable weather. They highlight essential nutritional strategies and the importance of preparation for both safety and peak performance. Get ready for entertaining anecdotes and valuable tips perfect for any cyclist planning their big ride!

Professional cycling faces a surprising challenge: motorbikes! These vehicles create powerful slipstreams that significantly alter race outcomes, raising questions about fairness. Historical incidents, like those during the Tour de France and the Ghent Velgum, reveal how teams exploit these advantages. Riders express concerns about current regulations and the effectiveness of penalties for drafting. As technology evolves, the sport grapples with maintaining integrity while exploring innovative solutions to level the playing field.

Discover the surprising benefits of slow cycling for enhancing performance. Experts discuss the physiological gains that come from easy rides, challenging the myth that speed is the only way to improve. Learn how to master the balance between low-intensity and high-intensity workouts with key principles like the 80-20 rule. The crucial role of slow rides is emphasized, comparing them to overlooked ingredients in a recipe for success. It's all about embracing longer, easier sessions to boost your cycling game!