The Roadman Cycling Podcast

“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.

A listener had a bad day at the Mallorca 312 and wants to give up cycling forever. Anthony talks about the best FTP test protocol and we chat about what to bring in your jersey pockets. Sarah can’t leave home without a certain item…and it’s not what you think.

Ryan Anderson is a recently retired pro cyclist from Canada. Ryan's path to the top of the sport was less than orthodox. He dominated the US scene before finally making the move to Europe and getting to ride some of the biggest races in the world with Total Direct Energie.  We look back on what it takes to get to the top of the sport, lessons he learnt along the way and we get to hear what it is like sprinting shoulder to shoulder with Peter Sagan. 

The 105th Edition of the Giro kicks off on May 6th. The Giro has been called the World's hardest race, in the worlds most beautiful place and who would argue.  I profile the key stages, the fastmen and the GC contenders in what promises to be the most openly contested Giro in years. 

After studying for six years to become a pharmacist Mona Vand learned that life wasn't for her on the very first day of the job. She still had a passion to help people but she needed a new method.   Mona believes that food is powerful medicine While medication and supplements can be part of the equation for leading a healthy life, she believes that food is the key for taking a holistic approach to wellness. 

Sean Kelly is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of all time. But how does he stack up against modern champions like Froome, Roglic & Pogacar?  I look back on some of Kelly's best wins and give context to a career which spanned 19 years and 200 race wins. 

Listeners have been writing in all week with their most ridiculous excuses not to train - Sarah does some straight talking about the most absurd ones. A listener wants some advice about shaving. Have you ever heard of the Big Domino?…listen up to find out how this strategy can impact your training!

Sarah’s back and Anthony gets in hot water recalling a time when he distracted Sarah when she was driving. They discuss race day fails and the mortal sin of…leaving the dust caps on your wheels. 

James Nestor joins me to talk about one of the forgotten pillars of health - your breath. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.    

Goal setting might have worked 20 years ago but in today's busy world we need somthing bigger & brighter. We need something which compels us to take action, something so powerful that we jump out of bed in the morning to start working on it - we need a vision!