The Roadman Cycling Podcast

We have moments in time which change the direction of mankind. Roger Bannister breaking the four minute mile, Jesse Owens bagging four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics and busting Hitler's myth of an Arian race and now we have Biniam Girmay.  We witnessed a defining moment in cycling history. Chapeau Biniam! 

Imogen Cotter is the Irish National Road Race Champion. She had just secured a professional cycling contract and moved to Girona as a training base. Life was perfect - she was living her dream.  In an instant her life changed. A driver made a mistake and that mistake cost Imogen dearly.  This is a heart breaking story of dreams shattered but from that heart break is an uplifting tale of the power of the human mind.  Is this the first chapter in one of the great cycling comeback stories?

As the Giro d'Italia enters its first proper rest day I look back on the first week of action. Which of our pre race contenders have lived up to the billing and who is already out of contention?     

Sarah attempts to explain the intricacies of the Giro d’Italia and Grand Tour racing, yes, she fumbles in places but if you have ever wondered what the heck is happening, what the different colour leaders jerseys mean or how the climbs are categorised this episode is for you.  

What’s the difference between a Puncher and a Rouleur rider? Sarah hasn’t a clue, it’s all double dutch to her so she turns to Anthony for some answers.  Do "Go Pros" have a place in the group ride and is reporting every close pass helping the cyclists Vs motorist relationship. 

As the world entered lockdown due to Covid, Simon Parkers life fell apart. His travel journalism career vanished over night and he tragically lost a very close friend. Simon turned to the only therapies he knew - travel and cycling. Simon tells us about his amazing solo journey of optimism and hope. 

William Lam is the CEO of UPGRD, one of the fastest-growing mental programming companies in the World. A mental reprogrammer, Hypnotherapy Instructor, Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and known as the “Yoda Of The West.” William talks about how to gain total control of your thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns.  https://upgrd.com/

Paddy Holohan is a MMA Fighter and a specialist in Jujitsu. He came up the ranks with Conor McGregor and redefined UFC forever but Paddy has many feathers to his cap. Paddy chats about the cross over in MMA training with cycling, how he really felt getting into the octagon and his future now that he’s retired.  He has big big plans. 

We spend hours in the saddle with a narrow piece of padding between us and a hard saddle. Is there a link between all the hours you've spent cycling and your chance of developing Erectile Dysfunction?

“Don’t ever wear this on a group ride!” Sarah has some strong opinions on this particular piece of kit. Listeners write in about their motivation snowballs and Sarah has some homework for you that might be difficult to face but will really help in your fitness journey.