The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Today Anthonys chats about road craft — the part of cycling that has nothing to do with FTP numbers or staring at your bike computer. He reflects on what he learned from experienced rider Ciaran Power about reading a race, understanding the road and knowing when to make a move. It’s also a reminder that some of the best lessons come from simply watching experienced riders — because the strongest r...

How should cyclists actually train over the winter? I've brought together four perspectives to help you make those winter miles count. Professor Stephen Seiler explains low-heart-rate and polarised training, Alex Welburn breaks down the training metrics Pogacar uses, Daryl Fitzgerald from Science to Sport talks through how to structure your winter training, and Jonas Abrahamsen shares his appr...

Badlands winner Piotr Havik joins Anthony to break down exactly what it takes to win one of the toughest ultra-endurance races in cycling. From fueling and sleep strategy to equipment, pacing, heat, mindset and course preparation, Piotr explains how he built his race from the ground up — and how he broke the course record by more than two hours. It’s a fascinating look inside the preparation, deci...

If I had to start cycling again at 40 with limited time, no fitness and a normal working life, this is exactly how I’d rebuild from scratch. In this video, Anthony breaks down the training, strength work, fueling, sleep, equipment and weekly structure that matter most — and the mistakes that keep riders stuck. If you’re coming back after a break, starting later in life, or simply want to get faste...

How should cyclists actually train in the gym? In this video, Anthony pulls together advice from some of the best minds in strength and sports science, including Dr Andy Galpin, Art O’Connor and Derek Teel, alongside what the research says about strength training for cyclists. We look at what matters most, where riders often go wrong, and why skipping the gym in favour of simply riding more could...

You can spend thousands on the perfect indoor cycling setup and still avoid using it. In this video, Anthony breaks down what actually makes an indoor training space work — from trainers and fans to screens, positioning and the small bits of setup friction that quietly kill consistency. He also looks at where spending more genuinely improves the experience, where it doesn’t, and the simple upgrade...

Two groups of trained cyclists did the same amount of hard interval work — but only one improved VO₂ max. In this video, Anthony breaks down the research behind that surprising result, the interval sessions that consistently produce the biggest gains, and why pacing matters more than most riders think. He also looks at an unusual VO₂ max block that produced a 4.6% improvement in just four weeks, a...

What if the way you fuel a session changes the training adaptation you get from it? In this episode, Dr John Bartlett explains how carbohydrate availability, sleep and recovery can all alter the body’s response to training. We also dig into low-carb training, why poor sleep can blunt adaptation, how elite athletes use nutrition differently, and why simply doing the session is only part of the equa...

Can you be extremely fit and still be unhealthy? In this episode, sports dietitian Evan Lynch joins Anthony to explore the hidden health risks endurance athletes can miss while chasing performance. They discuss under-fuelling, blood markers, bone health, micronutrients, gut health, RED-S, libido, sleep, creatine and the difference between looking fit and actually being healthy. It’s a wide-ranging...

The men’s road race at the 2026 World Championships in Montréal delivered a huge surprise. Brandon McNulty rode away to claim the rainbow jersey, becoming the first American men’s road race world champion since 1993, with Michael Matthews second and Mathieu van der Poel third. In this episode, we break down how the race unfolded, where the favourites lost control, the key moments that decided it,...

Alberto Contador’s 2010 Tour de France win was erased after a positive test for clenbuterol, but the story behind the infamous “contaminated steak” defence is far more complicated than most people remember. In this episode, Anthony looks at the case through a legal lens, examining the evidence, the burden of proof, the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s reasoning, and why the final ruling still leav...

The rainbow jersey is on the line in Montréal this weekend, and the women’s road race looks set for a huge battle. Defending champion Magdeleine Vallières returns on home roads, while Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Marlen Reusser and some of the biggest names in the peloton take on a brutal 180km course around Mount Royal. We break down the route, the key climbs, the main contenders and the riders...

The rainbow jersey is up for grabs in Canada this weekend — and for once, Tadej Pogačar won’t be there to defend it. With the dominant force of the last two World Championships missing, the men’s road race suddenly feels wide open. We break down the brutal Montréal course, the key climbs that could decide the race, and the riders most likely to take advantage of Pogačar’s absence. Who can step up...

Which cycling sessions actually make you faster — and which ones are wasting your limited training time? In this episode, Anthony ranks seven of the most popular workouts from worst to best, using the science, insights from WorldTour coaches, and one simple question: how much fitness do you get for every hour invested? From group rides and sweet spot to VO2 max, fasted training and Zone 2, some of...

Tadej Pogačar has just gone faster up Alpe d’Huez than Marco Pantani — but what does that actually tell us? In this episode, we dig into the science behind the comparison, from modern equipment and fuelling to training, fatigue and durability. We also look at where performance estimates can become misleading, why historical comparisons are far more complicated than they seem, and the uncomfortable...

Eddie Dunbar’s victory on stage 19 of the Vuelta was about far more than crossing the line first. After broken bones, missed Grand Tours and a season that seemed to have slipped away, the Corkman produced one perfectly timed effort on Peñas Blancas. In this episode, we look at the setbacks behind the win, the emotional interview that followed, and why what happened just 24 hours later makes this o...

What would you do if you only had six hours a week to get faster on the bike? More intervals? Longer rides? Or simply ride harder every time you can? In this episode, Anthony lays out exactly how he’d structure a six-hour training week — including the sessions, intensities, recovery and what to change when the Saturday group ride inevitably turns into a race. It’s a simple framework for getting mo...

What can a blood test actually tell you about your health, recovery and performance? In this episode, sports dietitian Evan Lynch analyses Anthony’s blood results live, revealing some surprising insights around hydration, sodium, iron, cholesterol and blood sugar. They also dig into why hard training can distort your blood markers, how under-fuelling may affect glucose control, and the simple nutr...

Pogačar’s crash out of La Vuelta could have consequences far beyond one race. We look at what it means for the Grand Tour picture, the balance of power in the peloton, and how it could shape racing in 2026. Ready to elevate your training? We’ve opened applications for our “Not Done Yet” coaching program. Www.roadmancycling.com/apply We combine training, nutrition, strength & recovery protocols...

The supplement industry is worth billions — but how many products actually make you faster on the bike? In this episode, Anthony cuts through the marketing to reveal the five cycling supplements that genuinely have strong evidence behind them. From creatine and caffeine to beetroot, beta-alanine and vitamin D, he breaks down what works, who it works for, the exact doses to take and when to take th...

Remco Evenepoel is already one of the leanest and most powerful riders in professional cycling. Yet ahead of the Tour de France, he reportedly dropped another 4kg. In this episode, Anthony sits down with leading sports nutritionist Dr. Sam Impey to explore how that weight loss was achieved, the potential risks of getting too lean, and what everyday cyclists can actually learn from it. If you want...

In 2006, Floyd Landis produced one of the most extraordinary rides in Tour de France history — attacking from 130km out, crossing five Alpine climbs alone and clawing back almost eight minutes on his rivals. Days later, he was crowned Tour champion. Then came the positive test that changed everything. This episode looks beyond the infamous comeback to the tactics, cooling strategy and doping contr...

What if getting faster meant deliberately slowing down? In this episode, we explore the counterintuitive value of easy cycling, why some riders spend hours holding back, and what low-intensity training can do for endurance, recovery and long-term performance. We look at the thinking behind structured slow rides, the discipline required to resist pushing the pace, and why training easier can someti...

Tadej Pogačar arrived at the Tour de France heavier than ever — and then dominated. So, is cycling’s obsession with being lighter finally changing? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sam Impey, leading sports nutritionist and part of the team behind Hexis, working with riders and teams at the highest level of professional cycling. We unpack why adding muscle could actually make a cyclist faster, h...

Paul Spencer is an ultra-endurance athlete and adventurer attempting something extraordinary: to pedal his way around the world, by bike and pedal boat. In this conversation, we talk about choosing a life less ordinary, the adventures that have shaped him, and his mission to spark your next adventure. We also dig into the structured training behind a challenge this ambitious, and how coaching help...