The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Most cyclists hit a point after 40 where something changes. You’re still fit, still riding long hours, still able to suffer—but the snap starts to fade. The kick out of corners, the jump on climbs, that explosive edge… it slips away. And most of us just accept it as ageing. In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Andy Galpin to challenge that idea. Is the window really closed, or have we just...

Most of us ride for similar reasons — a bit of headspace, a challenge, maybe to see how far we can push ourselves. But what happens when you take that same idea… and drop it into the middle of Kenya? Today’s guest is Michael Delagrange, founder of Project AMANI and the Migration Gravel Race — one of the most unique events in cycling right now. We talk about what gravel looks like outside Europe an...

Maggie Coles-Lyster is one of the brightest talents in women’s cycling. I sat down with Maggie in Girona a few weeks ago, and she opened up about the reality of life inside the women’s WorldTour. From the rapid growth of the sport to the instability riders still face, this is an honest look at what’s really happening behind the scenes. Maggie also speaks candidly about experiencing sexual assault...

Apply to join our Not Done Yet coaching program at www.roadmancycling.com/apply Applying only takes about 90 seconds! Anthony sits down with Mick Cusack to explore one of the most turbulent and little-understood chapters in Irish sporting history. Mick recounts a time when Irish cycling was deeply divided—marked by sabotage, bitter rivalries, and even violence that spilled onto racecourses and int...

Apply to join our Not Done Yet coaching program at www.roadmancycling.com/apply Applying only takes about 90 seconds! Anthony sits down with Ben Oliver of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling fresh off the brutal chaos of Paris-Roubaix. They dive into the details that matter — from tire choice and pressure to the all-out fight for position heading into the cobbled sectors. Ben shares what it’s really like...

Apply to join our Not Done Yet coaching program at www.roadmancycling.com/apply Applying only takes about 90 seconds! This episode dives into the hidden reason your cycling form comes and goes. Anthony shares his own experience racing at a high level while feeling constantly tired, sick, and inconsistent—despite doing everything he thought was right. The problem? Focusing on just one pillar: train...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 There’s a few must have recipes every cyclist should know, today we’re breaking down five of these essential meals that can make fueling simpler, smarter, and a lot more enjoyable. I’m joined by Alan Murchison, Michelin star chef and author of best selling book The Cycling Chef.  We give you the exact recip...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 You train four, maybe five days a week. You watch your power numbers. You ride with your mates on a Saturday. You have the power meter. Maybe you've even bought a lighter set of wheels thinking that would be the thing that finally made the difference. But I have one question. Why is almost none of your...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 Today, Anthony sits down with George Hincapie to preview Paris-Roubaix, one of cycling’s most iconic and brutal one-day races, known for its relentless cobbled sectors and unpredictable drama. They break down the race favourites, key sections that could decide the outcome, and the cutting-edge tech being us...

If you’re a cyclist who’s ever thought saddle pain, burning, or saddle sores were just part of cycling this episode is for you. And while my conversation about bike fitting does lean towards female problems I think that this is an interesting conversation for both anatomies! Today, I sit down with Phil Burt, former bike fitter to British Cycling and Team Sky, to talk about the most common but leas...

There are 5 main bike fit mistakes that cyclists make, but the good news is they are fixable. Today I sit down with Phil Burt, former team SKY and GB bike fitter who has fitted Bradley Wiggins, Victoria Pendleton and Geraint Thomas. We get into crank length, back pain, saddle comfort, and the simple changes that can make you faster, more comfortable, and more efficient on the bike. A BIG shoutout...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 Feeling stuck on the bike can be one of the most frustrating experiences for cyclists—especially when you’re still putting in the work but no longer seeing progress. But a plateau doesn’t usually mean you’ve reached your limit. Performance is complex, and improvements can happen in ways that aren’t always o...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 In 2010, Dave Brailsford launched Team Sky with a promise no one in professional cycling had ever dared to make: they would win the Tour de France within five years, with a clean British rider. His method? Relentless 1% improvements in everything the team touched. They called it “marginal gains” — and as fa...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 Today Anthony chats about his 2026 race season and his different approach to picking key races has come about in the last few years. A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an ep...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 This week we dive into cycling’s hidden underground economy. From counterfeit carbon frames that look identical to top-tier bikes—but could fail catastrophically—to contaminated supplements that might get you banned without you ever knowing, and the organised crime rings stealing and exporting thousands of...

Grab our two FREE 16-week training plans — one for road racing and one for sportives.  You can get download them in The Roadman Clubhouse, which is our FREE Community at ⁠skool.com/roadman⁠ In this episode, Anthony is joined by Alex Howes — former WorldTour racer turned Director Sportif — as they talk about his transition from the peloton to managing the new pro team you’re gong be seeing a lot mo...

To download the FREE Sleep Guide & Check List go to https://www.skool.com/roadman Anthony Walsh sits down with Harry Gestetner, founder of the Orion sleep system, to unpack the science of sleep and its impact on athletic performance. They explore sleep cycles, recovery, and the role of body temperature in quality rest, along with practical ways athletes can optimise their sleep for better trai...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 Most cyclists assume their bike fitness will carry straight over to running — but that’s rarely the case. In this episode, Jimmy Whealan and I unpack why so many cyclists get running wrong and how to avoid the common pitfalls. Jimmy is a former professional cyclist who raced with EF Education–Nippo and now...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 One small change on your bike computer might unlock big performance gains. In a recent study, two groups followed the exact same cycling training plan—same sessions, same hours, same effort. Yet one group improved their VO₂ max by 8.7% , while the other improved by just 4.6% . The difference? Cadence. For y...

To listen to the 2nd part of this amazing conversation with Ross subscribe to our SKOOL community for just $15 per month (7 day FREE trial) - https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/plans In this episode Anthony chats with Ross McGraw,  Global Vice President and Head of Sports for CORE Body Temperature and an expert in structured heat training for endurance athletes. They discuss the evolving landsca...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 In 2014, neuroscientists scanned the brains of Formula One drivers and discovered something surprising: they don’t feel less fear at high speed — they override it. Their amygdala fires like everyone else’s, but their prefrontal cortex steps in with experience, pattern recognition, and proof that they’ve bee...

Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026 Most self-coached cyclists don’t struggle from lack of motivation — they struggle because they keep repeating a handful of fixable mistakes. In this video, we break down five of the biggest traps ambitious riders fall into — from overbuilding fatigue and obsessing over FTP, to misusing readiness data and re...

In this episode, we unpack how Anthony lost 7kg in just 12 weeks — dropping from 86kg to 79kg — while eating more food than ever before. No calorie counting. No MyFitnessPal. No skipping meals or fasted training rides. And here’s the kicker: he didn’t lose power on the bike. In fact, he got faster. His energy increased, junk food cravings disappeared, and he never once felt like he was “on a diet....

Every time you throw a leg over a bike, you’re making art. Inspired by Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act , this episode reframes cycling as more than training plans, watts, or weekend miles — it’s a way of being in the world. Riding sharpens your senses, changes how you read roads, weather, and your own body, and turns ordinary landscapes into something vivid. Each spin creates something new: a route,...

In this episode, Anthony sits down with sports nutritionist and researcher Tim Podlogar to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in cycling: finding your ideal cycling weight. We dive into power-to-weight ratio, body composition, fueling strategies, and why chasing a lower number on the scale can sometimes backfire. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/roadman/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up to our FREE...