The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Sarah tackles the subject of food tracking today.  She explains the key things that are tracked like Macros, Micros and Calories.  She's a fan but can tracking food actually cause damage to our relationship with food leading to obsessiveness and disordered eating? And why would a cyclist even consider tracking their meals?  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www....

Sarah and Anthony are giddy in this weeks episode or Newbie Questions and discuss Sarahs crazy week of getting hate on twitter. . Theres questions from listeners on cadence, zonal training and a how to understand if your body needs a rest.   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...

Tyler Todt is a fitness coach, mentor, health advocate & entrepreneur. He gets to live his dream life now but it wasn't always that way.  A broken marriage, a job he hated and a lifestyle which was dragging him down - he now shows us how we can create massive change in our lives.  You can follow Tyler on Twitter  or Youtube   Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out,...

At so many important junctions in my life i've turned to the Stoics for guidance.  I'm at another such junction and the lessons in this podcast can really be the nudge you need to chase your goals.  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 head ov...

Janez Brajkovič is back on the show and in yet another raw, honest and emotional interview he speaks about the detrimental parts of being a professional cyclist.  Strap yourself in for this interview where Janez talks about his eating disorder and how his obsession with riding his bike ultimately became dangerous.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.co...

Anthony is sick today so Sarah has saved the day and stepped in to talk about the lessons we can learn from pro athletes.  She believes it all begins with mindset and challenges the listeners to try some of the mindset hacks of the greatest performers in sport.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens . To Claim a...

Can taking CBD help cyclist become better athletes? Sarah tackles this question and uncovers some of the major benefits of using CBD. So what is CBD and why do some people feel its our modern day version of snake oil while others absolutely rave about it? Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitt...

A listener has a conundrum.  She rides with a group that is stronger than her so isn't expected to do a turn up front, should she feel guilty and insist on working out front, even for a minute? Sarah has a similar experience (but isn't feeling guilty or complaining), Anthony has his own opinions on it! More questions on motivation, weight loss and roadside injuries.  Plus a few laughs!&n...

Cyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx. She was practically invincible in time trials, finishing as Best All-Rounder for 25 consecutive years and setting a world record in 1967 for the distance covered in 12 hours that beat the men. She won multiple world titles, even when the distances didn't play to her strengths. But her achievements were limited by d...

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher, we have an incredible insight into his mind and convictions as we have his personal writings published that record his private notes to himself, ideas on Stoic philosophy and guidance on self-improvement.  In todays podcast Anthony talks about how we can bring these ideas into our daily lives to help us be...

Tyler Pearce is also known as The Vegan Cyclist but don't let his dietary preference put you off, he's not preachy, just chooses to eat this way. He has a huge YouTube following and is the creator of The Impossible Route series. Tyler believes that everyone has their own impossible route and his documentary series is about capturing the story and the adventure of cyclists trying to accomplish what...

Beryl Burton was so good she held the Mens 12 hour British Record for two years, her list of victories and through her long career are mind blowing.  In todays episode Sarah chronicles Beryls achievements and asks how would she stack up against our modern racers and what would she make of the obsession with tech, marginal gains and the science of modern endurance sport.  Today's sponsor...

Sarah is disturbed by a poll she ran on twitter this week and shares her trauma on todays Newbie Questions podcast.  Anthony is also in the middle of some serious twitter drama and he gives us the low down on that.  Listeners write in to ask their questions about saddle bags, bike boxes, fasted rides & much more!  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factor...

From his love of cycling as a spectator Benji has quickly become an authority on cycling and his commentary, knowledge and ability to really study and understand numbers and nuances of riders and teams.  His background in computer programming seems an unlikely asset to sports commentating but that attention to detail really sets him apart in his understanding of the pro peloton.  Anthony...

The folklore and myths around this beautiful sport are legendary but what are the training practices that are absolute lies and in some cases unhealthy and detrimental to your progress.  In this podcast Anthony dispels some of these fallacies that he believed as he was coming up the ranks.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Today's Show Sponsor is...

The Irish Road Race Champion Rory Townsend joins me today to talk a crazy past 12 months. Last time we sat down to chat Rory was on the brink of walking away from the sport but 12 months is a long time in bike racing.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Our other sponsor today is HVMN.  To avail of 20% off Ketone-IQ go to www.hvmn.com/roadman and u...

Habits define our outcomes more than anything else. Today I want to lift the curtain on 6 habits (that you're probably doing) which are having a huge negative impact on your health, happiness and longevity.  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 hea...

Do you want more energy, more strength, faster metabolism, stronger bones? Yes? In todays podcast Sarah talks about the huge gains that are available to you just by having a focus on your protein intake. Sarah talks about why it’s important for cyclists & dispels the myth that bumping up protein intake is for body builders and gym bunnies. Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to...

Are winter miles still the best way to build a foundation for summer riding?  Or are there new approaches in coaching that can mimic this old training ethos? In todays episode Anthony gives us his advice.  Another listener needs some guidance on fuelling for long rides and Sarah and Anthony discuss "polarized" & "sweet spot" training.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them...

Alex Howes has called time on his professional cycling career. Joining EF Education, in its previous incarnation as a junior and growing with the team.  A fantastic career with Grand Tours, monuments & adventure racing calendar, Alex talks openly about his high's & low's as well as what his next step looks like.  Funny, charismatic and one hell of a bike rider! Today's sponsor is...

Ever wanted to improve your energy levels? Energy is created by using habits. Today I walk you through 7 habits you can adopt to improve your energy levels.  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 head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman T...

Rob Gitelis is the Founder of Factor Bikes. Rob, an early pioneer of carbon as the primary construction material in bikes gives us a unique insight into the evolution of bike design.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com Our other sponsor today is HVMN.  To avail of 20% off Ketone-IQ go to www.hvmn.com/roadman and use the code "roadman" at checkout....

Our average daily screen time is north of 10 hours. This shocking statistic prompted todays discussion on the pearls of excess screen time and how to break the hold social media has on you.  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 head over to https:/...

Sarah talks about her fear of failure that negatively affected her entire life for years.  She shares how she has over come this mentality in recent years with some incredible tools.  Today's sponsor is Factor Bikes. Check them out, go to www.factorbikes.com The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our...

The Newbie Questions have been coming in thick and fast over the last few weeks.  Sarah and Anthony try to get through as many as possible today.  If you want to know how to properly dress for the cold, mechanical issues on group ride etiquette, the draw back of carbon bikes (are there any?) and loads more in tech, you are going to love this fun episode.   Today's sponsor is Factor...