The Roadman Cycling Podcast

More than 1 in 4 people experience mental health problems in a given year. It is seemingly the visible illness that touches us all. Today I want to talk about the link between cycling and your mental health.  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 bro...

There's entire galaxies and universes of microorganisms working away diligently in our bodies to keep boost our immune system, fight obesity, improve mental health and so much more.  But how can one of these amazing "galaxies", The Gut actually help us become better athletes?  Sarah tackles this question!  Today's show sponsor is Wattbike . I've played around with a lot of indoor tr...

It's Friday and it's Newbie Questions. The weekly show where we take a light hearted look at cycling and aim to answer your burning questions.  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....

Christian Vande Velde raced at the highest level throughout his 15-year career in the pro peloton, he has competed at 2008 Summer Olympics and a whopping  18 Grand Tours. With two top-10 performances and multiple team victories including a 4th place in the Tour De France in 2008 Christian career was inspirational. Post-retirement, Christian is a NBC sports commentator & entrepreneur and i...

More and more road riders are making the transition to gravel cycling but the change isn't as easy as one might think.  Over the past year i've made a lot of those transitionary mistakes. Today I lay them out so you can avoid them.  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 hea...

Richard Baker (Wattbike CEO) joins me to chat about the boom in indoor cycling, what the next frontier of indoor cycling looks like and lessons from his time in the British Military, which he still applies today. A fascinating and insightful chat with one of the leaders driving our industry forward.  Today's show sponsor is Wattbike . I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and...

In today's short podcast I let you in on 2 really simple (2 minute) rules which allow me to overcome procrastination & get this podcast out 6 days per week.  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-goi...

We all have incredible potential to achieve great things. But sometimes it feels as if the world is stacked against us and we can’t help but doubt the value we provide.  Sarah discusses the effects of negative self talk and introduces a concept called Cognitive Restructuring to deal with these bleak and obstructive views of ourselves.  Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens . To Claim a...

Can you use the start of the race season to get into good shape for your targeted race, what can you do about squealing disc brakes, intermittent fasting and loads more on todays Newbie Questions! 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...

In today's episode Anthony chats with Louis Ruvolo who has an amazing story.  Louie finally surrendered to the fact that he was an alcoholic 21 years ago and since then has been on a journey of discovery through endurance sports.  He speaks very candidly about his addiction and his new life as a Ironman triathlete, marathon/ultramarathon runner.   Today's show sponsor is Wattbike ....

In todays podcast Anthony explores the benefits of spending time in nature for physical and mental health. For centuries, humans have sought solace and healing in natural environments, but in today's fast-paced world, it's easy to forget the importance of connecting with nature. Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor...

Andy Duckworth, the former CEO of MyProtein, one of the biggest protein companies in the world.  Andy left to pursue his own entrepreneurial adventure and set up NatureCan, that provides premium hemp-derived CBD products and vitamins and minerals.  As CBD products enter into our mainstream consciousness and use, Andy talks about how his success in MyProtein gave him the confidence to go...

Habit Stacking, Small Wins & Celebrating Progress - The Lessons I’ve Learned From One Of My Favourite Books 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...

Just hop on the bike and pedal? Nope, there's a bit more to looking like a pro on the bike. Sarah talks through some of the things you can do to make you a more confident and effortless rider.  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...

Sarah & Anthony are back to answer all your cycling, tech and (even) relationship advice.  There's something in the air again this week as Anthony tries his best to keep the podcast PG15.  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 Roadma...

Joe Lavericks time with Continental team Hagens Berman Axeon has come to an end.  Joe is now setting off on a new trajectory and completely new adventures and chats to Anthony about some of the exploits he has planned now that he is an ex pro-cyclists, current privateer. Today's show sponsor is Wattbike . I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better th...

I made so many mistakes in my first race, i was completely green. Through the years i've made a lot of avoidable mistakes. Today i'll steer you clear of common mistakes ahead of the opening weekend of the season.   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 bro...

Today I want to shine a light on an everyday hero, Ian Hennessy. Ian's story is one so many will relate to:  bad diet, stopped playing sport, weight gain and deteriorating happiness levels but this wasn't the life he wanted. Ian dug his heals in & fought like hell to recapture his health & happiness.   Today's show sponsor is Wattbike . I've played around with a lot of indoor tra...

Sometimes it takes standing still and reflecting to learn a new way to solve problems.  I'll be using this technique daily going forward.  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 inte...

The Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System can effect out prefermonce and recovery as athletes.  Sarah delves into how these systems work and how we can use them to preform better.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens . To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs h...

Is there a time when you should just hand your bike over to the professional bike mechanics or should you be able to solve everything yourself? A listener wants to know if his pushing his luck a bit.  Another listener has been told that aero bars are the cure to all his problems, what does Anthony think? And a dad writes in looking for some training tips because he is competing in the leg of...

Duke is a bike racer, a poet & a model. Duke identifies as non binary and today we discuss the challenges Duke faces in the sport of cycling.  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. For more info on the Atom, head over to wattbike.com Today's show is also brought to you with special t...

I got a chance to see David Goggins speak live in Dublin last week. It was an amazing event and I wanted to share some of the best stories he told, which had an impact on me.  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...

Today I get a chance to chat with my former coach Grant Holicky, since he's worked with me Grant has made quite the name for himself, coaching some of the best athletes in the world. This is a unique insight into what makes athletes tick.  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. For more i...

A HUGE announcement about the future of the podcast and I also chat about the new rules which the organisers of Unbound have added for the 2023 edition.  Today's show is brought to you by 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_c...