The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Imogen Cotter is the Irish National Road Race Champion. She had just secured a professional cycling contract and moved to Girona as a training base. Life was perfect - she was living her dream.  In an instant her life changed. A driver made a mistake and that mistake cost Imogen dearly.  This is a heart breaking story of dreams shattered but from that heart break is an uplifting tale of the power...

As the Giro d'Italia enters its first proper rest day I look back on the first week of action. Which of our pre race contenders have lived up to the billing and who is already out of contention?     

Sarah attempts to explain the intricacies of the Giro d’Italia and Grand Tour racing, yes, she fumbles in places but if you have ever wondered what the heck is happening, what the different colour leaders jerseys mean or how the climbs are categorised this episode is for you.  

What’s the difference between a Puncher and a Rouleur rider? Sarah hasn’t a clue, it’s all double dutch to her so she turns to Anthony for some answers.   Do "Go Pros" have a place in the group ride and is reporting every close pass helping the cyclists Vs motorist relationship.  

As the world entered lockdown due to Covid, Simon Parkers life fell apart. His travel journalism career vanished over night and he tragically lost a very close friend.   Simon turned to the only therapies he knew - travel and cycling. Simon tells us about his amazing solo journey of optimism and hope.  

William Lam is the CEO of UPGRD, one of the fastest-growing mental programming companies in the World. A mental reprogrammer, Hypnotherapy Instructor, Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and known as the “Yoda Of The West.” William talks about how to gain total control of your thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns.  https://upgrd.com/

Paddy Holohan is a MMA Fighter and a specialist in Jujitsu. He came up the ranks with Conor McGregor and redefined UFC forever but Paddy has many feathers to his cap. Paddy chats about the cross over in MMA training with cycling, how he really felt getting into the octagon and his future now that he’s retired.  He has big big plans. 

We spend hours in the saddle with a narrow piece of padding between us and a hard saddle. Is there a link between all the hours you've spent cycling and your chance of developing Erectile Dysfunction?

“Don’t ever wear this on a group ride!” Sarah has some strong opinions on this particular piece of kit. Listeners write in about their motivation snowballs and Sarah has some homework for you that might be difficult to face but will really help in your fitness journey.

A listener had a bad day at the Mallorca 312 and wants to give up cycling forever. Anthony talks about the best FTP test protocol and we chat about what to bring in your jersey pockets. Sarah can’t leave home without a certain item…and it’s not what you think.

Ryan Anderson is a recently retired pro cyclist from Canada. Ryan's path to the top of the sport was less than orthodox. He dominated the US scene before finally making the move to Europe and getting to ride some of the biggest races in the world with Total Direct Energie.  We look back on what it takes to get to the top of the sport, lessons he learnt along the way and we get to hear what it is l...

The 105th Edition of the Giro kicks off on May 6th. The Giro has been called the World's hardest race, in the worlds most beautiful place and who would argue.  I profile the key stages, the fastmen and the GC contenders in what promises to be the most openly contested Giro in years. 

After studying for six years to become a pharmacist Mona Vand learned that life wasn't for her on the very first day of the job. She still had a passion to help people but she needed a new method.   Mona believes that food is powerful medicine While medication and supplements can be part of the equation for leading a healthy life, she believes that food is the key for taking a holistic approach to...

Sean Kelly is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of all time. But how does he stack up against modern champions like Froome, Roglic & Pogacar?  I look back on some of Kelly's best wins and give context to a career which spanned 19 years and 200 race wins. 

Listeners have been writing in all week with their most ridiculous excuses not to train - Sarah does some straight talking about the most absurd ones. A listener wants some advice about shaving. Have you ever heard of the Big Domino?…listen up to find out how this strategy can impact your training!

Sarah’s back and Anthony gets in hot water recalling a time when he distracted Sarah when she was driving. They discuss race day fails and the mortal sin of…leaving the dust caps on your wheels.  

James Nestor joins me to talk about one of the forgotten pillars of health - your breath. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences.    

Goal setting might have worked 20 years ago but in today's busy world we need somthing bigger & brighter. We need something which compels us to take action, something so powerful that we jump out of bed in the morning to start working on it - we need a vision!

Hannah Eden is one of the most recognisable faces and names in online fitness but today she lets her shield down and talks about the struggles building a career and a brand.  Sometimes we only see the tip of the iceberg - the success. The hard work and sacrifice below the water line are hidden from our view. Hannah lifts the curtain and shows us all. 

I've received some absolutely shocking pieces of cycling advice since I started cycling. It was tough to narrow it down to just five. But these are five classicallly shocking pieces of cycling advice - please don't do any of these!

On Sarah's second solo cast she answers a listeners question who's feeling self-conscious in Lycra.  She talks about her first week back training and has a unique motivation hack that she wants you to try!

Sarah is back with her Newbie questions.   We had a listener write in with a very unique way to defend against dogs if they attack you on the bike - Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard!   We also give some listeners sage advice on riding on the wheel and Anthony gives a very honest answer about tubeless tyres! Get more details on The Roadman Cycling Training Camp in the show notes!  https://www.roadman...

Paul Shaprio is a 4 time TED X Speaker & the founder of Better Meat Co. A company which is replicating meat without harming animals.  Paul is also the author of the bestseller, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World and has published more than a hundred articles on food sustainability, from daily newspapers to academic journals. 

Bradley Wiggins is one of the icons of our sport. World Champion in four different disciplines, Multiple Olympic Champion & Tour de France winner.  He's a rider I looked up to a lot as I made my way in cycling. Today I reflect on the troubling news that he was groomed by a cycling coaching as a youth. 

All too often we look at a imaginary destination in the distance and think i'll be happy when... Niall Breslin has everything society says you need to be happy. Looks, career, charisma and an amazing athlete yet something wasn't right. He's been on a journey to explore his mind and find happiness.  Today he shares his learnings from his journey with us.