The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Siobhán O'Hagan is a Personal Trainer specialising in helping people who are struggling with their training and nutrition.  Siobhán's totally honest and upfront approach has led thousands of people into her fitness world. Not only is Siobhán changing other peoples lives she is constantly striving for happiness in her own life and again, is completely raw about making the sometimes scary decis...

Motivation can ebb & flow. We're entering a time of the year where motivation is typically quite low.  Today I give you some strategies to get through the winter slump so you'll be at your best next season.  Today's Show Sponsor is Cyclist Mag When you use the link www.cyclist.co.uk/roadman you'll get your first 3 issues of this amazing magazine for only £5 Want to watch interviews o...

Ed Veal joined me on the podcast a few months ago and it proved to be one of our most popular podcasts ever so we had to get him back.   It's been a crazy time for Ed since as he recently had a very nasty crash and we talk about that, his recovery, how he has used cycling as a form of therapy his entire life and so much more.  Not only is Ed super human at recovering from high speed cras...

Staying warm is key to your enjoyment on the bike. Through the years i've ridden in some pretty harsh climates and learned some lessons along the way.  Here's five ways to stay warm on the bike this winter.  We also want to offer you this AMAZING and LIFE CHANGING Black Friday deal.... You can check the details out at this link - https://coaching.roadmancycling.com/signup  Want to w...

Winter...the "off season". But it's no time to relax. The training you do over the winter is different, nuanced, slow and deliberate and it can make or break your success the following season.  Getting the balance right is like walking a tightrope. Sarah gives her tuppence on how to get the best out of your winter training and the things you MUST avoid.   We also want to offer you this A...

A listener writes in to know if it is ok to use their road bike for gravel too, Anthony gives his take on it.  Why In Gods Name Are Wheels So Expensive?!?!?   And when sprinting for town signs what is the best technique?  Also Sarahs obsession with gravel biking continues and she wants everyone to sign up for this particular gravel series.   We also want to offer you...

Hannah Otto fell in love with sport and competing from a really young age and started triathlon at the age of nine.  After a successful career in triathlon she ditched the run and swim and started to focus entirely on one discipline...cycling.  Mountain biking was where she first started competing and has now moved into pro gravel riding.  She is the winner of the infamous Leadville...

Is it beneficial to ride twice in the same day? Is there a mental benefit? A physical benefit? Or should this practise be best left to runners & swimmers? 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 Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https:...

Alex Howes rides with EF Education-Easy Post and has won stages at the USA Pro Challenge, the Colorado Classic, and the Tour of Alberta, as well as the US Road Race Championships in 2019. In 2022 he raced a mixed calendar of road races and alternative races, including the Life Time Grand Prix series.  His laid back and fun and open demeanour gives us a real insight into racing both on road an...

I spent the past few days over in London at Rouleur Live, what an amazing event. I came away with an unexpected lesson which I'll carry with me as I journey through life.  Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to...

As a companion podcast to last weeks episode on the Tour de France Hommes, we have the Tour de France Femme and it's a cracker.  The second year of the women's inclusion in the Tour promises to be even more dramatic and exciting than the first.  On the penultimate stage we have the Col du Tourmalet which is almost sacred ground for cyclists, followed by a Time Trial finale the next day?...

A listener wants to know how he can become a “Smooth Rider”, that beautiful graceful cycling that some cyclists seems to have and all cyclists want to have.  Another cyclist wants to know what ERG mode is on ZWIFT and is it always appropriate to use it and how do you train for a cyclocross race? Also, there’s a big announcement about the future of the podcast and a new recording location. Our...

Tanja Erath has ended her pro cycling career this year after a crash in the Tour Of Britain that left her with a broken rib, a broken collarbone and two broken vertebrae. Although physically recovered and offered a 2nd year contract at EF Education-TIBCO-SVBt Tanja decided that racing in the peloton was no longer for her.  She has now gone back to her original career as a doctor and in this p...

We live in a society where it's rarely necessary to experience discomfort. We aren't the only ones in history to have experienced such luxury but some elected to practise voluntary austerity. Why? Why Did Aristotle Sleep On A Hard Floor? There is profound wisdom in this seemingly unnecessary act.  Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens . To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free...

Sofiane Sehil is one of the most accomplished ultra distance bike racers and has toured over 100.000km, visiting more than 40 countries on 5 continents. Sofiane has won some of the most famous ultra distance races in the world.  The Silk Road Mountain Race, Tour Divide, The Atlas Mountain Race & The Inca Divide.  He has become a master of riding for prolonged distances and sleeping v...

The Tour de France 2023 route for the male and female cyclists has been announced. Sarah can hardly control herself as she gives a run down of the epic three week long Grand Tour and the riders that are going to thrive on this course.  Also, will Remco be there or is the Giro d'Italia just too alluring for him?  Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcas...

On today's Newbie Questions a listener wants to know what is the best cadence for weight loss, there's a lot of confusing information around this topic so Anthony finally gives some clarity on it.  Another listener wants to know what the ultimate advice for new cyclists is, that one nugget that Anthony has learned after his years and years in the saddle.  His answer might surprise you!&n...

The AMANI project brings together initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity in cycling and creating opportunities for riders based in Africa. Founder of the Amani Project, Mikel Delagrange joins me on the podcast tomorrow. Get to know Dutch-African partnership Amani and their big goals to change the face of the cycling industry. Today's show sponsor is Stages. To get 5% off the amazing Stages ind...

In today's show I talk about a habit you need to cultivate - showing up.  Showing up and putting the work in when you're not motivated, when you've a reason not to show up and when no one is watching.  Just show up and magic happens - in cycling or in life.  Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens . To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to http...

Today I chat with the winner of Badlands Sebastian Breuer. We talk about preparation, aerodynamics, training and the mentality it takes to get through a 700 km plus ride across Europe's only desert.  If you're planning on bike packing or dipping your toe into the ultra endurance world this is a rare insight into the preparation you need to compete with the best in this new emerging discipline...

Cycling is a traditional European sport and even though we are now seeing the modernisation of the sport by technology, it still has some pretty old school traditions & superstitions  On today's show I want to shine a light on six of the bizarre Cycling Superstitions that are seen as "normal" inside the sport.  Today's Show is also Sponsored by LMNT. LMNT are giving a free gift with...

This year saw the inaugural Gravel Life Time Grand Prix that included six of the best known and toughest gravel and mountain bike races.  Cyclists from all disciplines came to compete for the $250,000 prize money and they did not disappoint.  Although the event was marred by the terrible murder by one of the race winners, Mo Wilson, the series has gone on to provide an amazing spectacle...

A listener writes in about a very delicate subject.  Anthony and Sarah do their best to advise him!  How fragile is a carbon frame, Sarah is putting hers to the test these days.  How do you deal with impatient cars when they are behind you and is getting a custom paint job on your cycling shoes a big red flag? Plus loads more on this weeks Newbie Questions!  Write in with your...

Matt Stephens is one of the most recognisable voices & faces in the world of cycling.  He was a former British Pro Rider who gambled back in 2013, pressing pause on a promising career in the police force, to pursue his dream of being a cycling media personality. Matt was one of the earliest presenters in GCN and partly responsible for its success.  Matt has redefined himself many tim...

I went into my first chat with Tyler Hamilton carrying baggage and expectations. Within minutes of chatting I knew I had it all wrong. Whatever your starting position, this conversation will challenge it. Like him or loathe him Tyler Hamilton is one of the most important figures in the history of our sport. An open, honest and compelling conversation - Mr Tyler Hamilton.  Today's Show Sponsor...