The Roadman Cycling Podcast

It's always tough to sit down and have an honest chat with ourselves about our performance, progress and if we are getting closer to our training goals. In this episode Sarah opens up about some difficult conversations she has had when evaluating her training performance with her coach and gives you the tools to do a honest appraisal, a kind of DIY look at where you are, whats working, what's failing and what to do about it! 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

The excitement for the Giro d'Italia is ramping up in The Roadman Podcast studio and Sarah and Anthony bring a special Giro inspired episode today. This prestigious grand tour will see our favourite cycling superstars wage war over some of Europe’s highest mountain passes. It’s the first chance for the gladiatorial GC riders to test their form against one another this year and, no doubt as previous years, it will produces a breath-taking race full of thrills and spills. Who will win the coveted Maglia Rosa?... Well, Anthony has a few opinions! 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 go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Today on the Roadman Cycling Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Rob Britton, a former professional cyclist with the Rally Cycling team and now gravel privateer. . Rob's love for cycling began at a young age and has since taken him around the world, competing in some of the most prestigious races in the sport. With an impressive list of achievements, including victories at the Tour of Utah and Tour de Beauce, Rob has become a household name in the cycling community. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, Rob took on a new challenge - ultra cycling and bike packing. Unleashing his full Svein Tuft, he set out on the BC Epic 1000 and discovering another layer to love affair with cycling  We're excited to have Rob here to talk about his experiences as a pro cyclist, his journey as a privateer, and his recent foray into ultra cycling. 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

In this episode, we dive into the popular recovery tools, compression boots and massage guns. We explore the science behind compression boots and whether they truly aid in muscle recovery. We also compare the benefits and drawbacks of compression boots and massage guns and help you decide which tool is the best fit for you based on your personal preferences and budget. Join us for an informative and engaging discussion on these two recovery tools. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast wherever you're listening! And while you're at it, check out our YouTube channel, Roadman Cycling, for even more content. 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

In this episode of the Roadman Cycling Podcast, host Anthony Walsh interviews Greg Campion, host of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast and productivity expert. Greg shares his insights on how to optimise your habits, routines, and motivation, and his recent experiments with Zone 2 training in the fitness world. As a husband and father, Greg also discusses how he balances his various responsibilities and priorities in life. Tune in to learn from his expertise and experiences, and gain valuable insights for improving your own habits, fitness, and life balance. 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

On todays podcast we chat to Dr Sian Allen.  In Sians work as a sports performance analyst she combines her skills in analytics, statistics, modelling, machine learning and data visualization to gain a deep understanding of human performance.   Sian is a wealth of information on all things data driven in sport and I implore you to check out her Twitter where she has fantastic content around sleep, glucose effects, supplements, training, and much much more. Today our chat is really centred around wearables.  How accurate exactly is the whoop, Fitbit, our ring and Apple Watch that you rely on each day to give you your health and well-being information and how we can use this sometimes flawed data in a healthy and constructive way.  Sian is a scientist but has a wonderful way of explaining sometimes very nuanced information in a really digestible way. Check out Sian on Twitter @DrSianAllen 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/anthony_walsh For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com

All manner of cycling questions are covered in this episode of Newbie Questions! Anthony has tips for dealing with road hazards and some solid advice for clipping in and out of pedals. There's training questions and a listeners has an unusually high heart rate, what should he do? 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 go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where we're excited to have Joanna Grover as our special guest. Joanna is a Fellow of the Harvard Institute of Coaching and has made significant contributions to the field of mental health through her work in Functional Imagery Training (FIT). In this episode, Joanna discusses her newly released book, "The Choice Point," which unveils a scientifically-proven approach to overcoming mental barriers and achieving your goals. Drawing from her extensive research and professional experience, Joanna reveals the power of FIT in enhancing sleep, communication skills, reducing stress, and fostering a deeper sense of purpose and belonging. Joanna's expertise has earned her recognition as the first person in the United States to be trained in FIT, making her an authority in the field. Her book has received praise from sports legend Martina Navratilova, who commends Joanna's ability to guide readers towards understanding their "why," exploring their internal belief system, and connecting with their moral compass, even in challenging times. Join us in this exciting conversation as we delve into the world of FIT, and learn how to unlock your full potential and achieve your goals with Joanna Grover's transformative approach. 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

In this episode of our leadership podcast, we discuss the importance of taking ownership and leading by example in both military and sports contexts. Anthony delves into how leading by example sets the tone for team culture, builds trust, and creates a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. We explore the concept of ownership, which involves being accountable for your actions and decisions, and taking responsibility for the success or failure of your team. Whether you're a coach, a military leader, or a team member, this episode provides practical tips and insights for improving your leadership skills and creating a culture of excellence. 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

Todays guest is James Hey. James is a cycling coach and in this podcast we be discuss the inspiring story of his three young female Afghan cyclists who fled their home country to the UK and are now aiming to compete in the time trial event in Paris for the Olympics. We'll be talking about the challenges these girls faced in Afghanistan, including the humanitarian crisis and the ban on women's sports by the Taliban. We'll also explore the logistical difficulties they faced in leaving their country and the disruption to their training. We'll delve into the cultural changes in Afghanistan, which now make it difficult for women to participate in sports, especially cycling. We'll talk about the emotional trauma the girls may have faced, and how they're dealing with it. 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