The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Dive into a journey where Sarah becomes the ultimate test case for elite coaching concepts. She unveils her five-pillar approach, transforming her preparation and confidence. Discover how structured training boosted her mental resilience and race strategies that kept her focused during tough moments. The importance of community support is highlighted, showing how it fosters consistency. Learn how proper nutrition and recovery are essential for peak performance and why the 'Not Done Yet' mindset thrives in the cycling world.

Mads Würtz Schmidt, a professional Danish cyclist and European champion, shares insights into the rapidly evolving world of gravel cycling after joining the Specialized Gravel Racing Team. He discusses the shift from a free-spirited pastime to a highly competitive sport, highlighting differences between European and US gravel races. Mads explains the benefits of professional contracts, the pressures of competition, and the advantages of teamwork. They also touch on the balance of community spirit versus professionalism in the sport's future.

Reflect on 2025 and identify your real wins and overlooked costs. Engage with a framework that encourages honest self-reflection and extreme ownership. Explore the five pillars of athletic success: training, nutrition, strength, recovery, and community. Visualize two future paths and shift your identity to achieve your 2026 goals. Make one pivotal decision to transform your year ahead. This guide prioritizes intentional living over mere motivation for lasting change.

Angelo Poli, a metabolic expert and coach, shares insights on overcoming weight-loss plateaus faced by athletes. He explains adaptive thermogenesis and why excessive dieting backfires, leading to rebound weight gain. Poli debunks myths about calories and argues that strategic calorie increases can enhance performance. He emphasizes the importance of timing and gradual intake adjustments for sustainable weight management, and how understanding metabolism can empower athletes to break through barriers.

Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and author specializing in brain health and performance, dives into the crucial link between mental resilience and cycling. He reveals why cognitive recovery is just as important as physical, addressing how constant distractions can lead to cognitive overtraining. Tommy shares practical tips for improving focus, optimizing cognitive skills, and combating modern distractions. He emphasizes transforming idle time into meaningful challenges to enhance overall well-being and skill acquisition for athletes.

Darren Rafferty is a professional cyclist with EF Education–EasyPost, known for his impressive climbing skills and experience in Grand Tours. In their conversation, he shares the intense daily routines and sacrifices of a pro cyclist, including the importance of nutrition and mental approach to training. Darren also discusses the evolving youth training landscape and how financial resources enhance team dynamics. He reveals insights on race strategy, team culture, and his aspirations for future Grand Tours, showcasing the grit behind the pro cycling scene.

In this episode, Sarah talks honestly about why big, clear goals matter — not as motivation, but as a foundation for discipline. Drawing on her own journey from limited cycling experience to racing events like The Rift and Badlands, she explores how fear, self-doubt, and inconsistency show up for most riders, and why a strong WHY is what keeps you moving forward when motivation fades. This episode is about choosing goals that actually change your behaviour, learning how to dig deeper into your reasons for training, and building self-trust through consistency rather than confidence.A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlee 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAHOO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wahoo has been at the forefront of elevating indoor training for years. They have everything in the range that you could possibly need to create a "pain cave" that makes you want to get those indoor sessions done. Go check out the Wahoo KICKR BIKE PRO and all their range at https://eu.wahoofitness.com/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. EXPOSURE LIGHTS Level up your night rides—check out the updated Exposure Lights bar range today at www.exposurelights.com If you’re in North America and run a shop, pre-orders are open now; everyone else, hit your local bike store or Exposure online and tell them Roadman sent you.

Dive into an eye-opening journey as a cyclist embraces the rigorous life of a professional for 60 days. Experience the highs and lows of intense training, from strict nutrition and steep weight loss to the mental challenges of fatigue and isolation. Discover surprising gains in power and endurance while balancing life and travel. Learn how structured training and smart organization can trump sheer pain. Can anyone replicate the pro's routine? This candid experiment reveals the truth about everyday riders striving for greatness.

Discover the five common yet fixable reasons why losing weight can be a challenge for cyclists. Learn how under-fueling leads to evening overeating and the importance of fueling for the demands of your training sessions. Dive into the benefits of low-intensity rides for fat loss and understand how calorie balance impacts your nervous system. Anthony also highlights the pitfalls of hidden calories and emotional eating. Get ready to implement practical recovery steps that can help you regain metabolic flexibility!

In a fascinating discussion, Tom Rodi, a seasoned product manager and technical lead at Parlee Cycles, dives into the innovative features of their bikes. He explains the meticulous design behind the Z-Zero and RZ7 frames, focusing on proprietary tube-joining methods and aero shaping. Tom emphasizes the importance of durability and real-world usability over mere marketing claims. He also reflects on the evolution of carbon bike technology since the '80s and advocates for prioritizing craftsmanship in an industry often swayed by mass production.