The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Sarah is back and she is finally ready to talk about her Badlands experience! If you have ever wondered how a person can go from absolute beginner cyclist to completing one of the hardest ultra distance gravel cycling races in the world...well listen up! NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from th...

Today I’m sitting down with Dr. Filip Larsen, the physiologist behind a tiny green shot that pros say helps them go harder with less burn. One preprint shows lower blood lactate at the same power after a single dose; WorldTour riders like Mads Pedersen claim they feel a real boost. But is it biology or placebo? We’ll unpack the science, design a blinded test I can do on the bike, and then go way b...

Anthony recaps his Badlands Ultra Gravel Race experience in this tell all podcast. The good, the bad and the very ugly of this 814km race. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drinknomio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out...

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Tim Podlogar, exercise physiologist, performance nutritionist, and consultant to some of the world’s best pro cycling teams. Tim shares his expertise on the science of fueling, weight management, and performance, breaking down how elite riders achieve incredible power-to-weight ratios without sacrificing health. From high-carb fueling strategies to debun...

Unbound Gravel is often called the Tour de France of gravel racing — and this year’s winner, Cameron Jones, joins me to break down exactly how he conquered it. In this conversation, Cameron takes us inside the mind of a champion. We dig into the training blocks that built his endurance, the fueling strategy that kept him sharp over the brutal miles, and the tactical decisions that made the differe...

Fuelling is one of the biggest mysteries in cycling – and getting it wrong can ruin your ride. In this episode, Anthony sits down with performance nutritionist Uri Carlso to dig into the difference between under-fuelling, over-fuelling, and hitting that sweet spot of optimal fuelling. Anthony shares his own experiments on the bike – what it felt like to ride low on energy, what happens when you ta...

When Trek scrubbed Greg LeMond’s name from its catalog—then sent $200,000 to a charity—their 15-year partnership ended with a whisper, not a verdict. In this episode we follow the receipts: contracts, press statements, court filings, and the cultural weather that turned a licensing deal into a public breakup. We revisit Armstrong, Ferrari, and the silence of the 2000s, and ask why truth-telling wa...

Anthony admits he was totally wrong about “just fun rides” after L’Étape Prague—fully closed roads, Tour-style crowds, and a front group that races . Now he’s prepping for L’Étape Ireland on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Carrick-on-Suir, sharing how he’ll train, fuel, and recover; the logistics he won’t skip; and the gearing he’ll run for the steep stuff. The route offers two options: 150km/1,932m o...

Today Anthony is joined by Ed Laverack—Welsh climber, YouTuber and coach. Ed isn’t chasing WorldTour starts; he’s lining up at the same big sportives you and I can enter, then riding them like a race. He knows how to be at the front: British U23 road champion (2014) and National Hill Climb champion (2019, Haytor in 11:37)—so yes, the power numbers will blow your mind. We dig into how he paces long...

Anthony is joined by Hannah Otto today. The Life Time Grand Prix athlete talks about her new Fastest Known Time record on the White Rim. Today we dive into the strategy behind this epic achievement. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drin...

Today Anthony is joined by Sarah to go into the granular details of their set up and strategy for Badlands. They talk tyres, gearing, nutrition and sleeping bags! Even if you won't be tackling anything this big soon there's some great info in here for general biking, racing and nutrition! NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And...

Alex Wild is back to chat about his recent race at the infamous Leadville. The race didn't go quite to plan for Alex and in this episode he breaks down everything that happened on the race, what he could have done differently and his big learnings that he will bring to his next event. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And del...

In this episode, Sarah shares insights from her recent bikepacking adventure — a test run ahead of the legendary Badlands race. What worked, what didn’t, and what changes she’ll make before lining up at one of Europe’s toughest gravel ultras? From dialling in tire pressure to managing nutrition on remote trails, Sarah dives into the gritty details that make or break a multi-day off-road ride. Whet...

Head Coach of AG2R Decathlon, Stephen Barrett, joins Anthony in the studio for a fascinating deep dive into the world of elite cycling. In this episode, Stephen pulls back the curtain on the exact types of training WorldTour riders are doing—training that most amateur cyclists completely overlook. With rare transparency, he shares real training files, power numbers, and insights from Felix Gall’s...

What if Tour de France–level training could keep you riding strong into your 60s and beyond? In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Talansky — former WorldTour pro, Dauphiné champion, and top-10 Grand Tour finisher — to reveal how the same recovery protocols, nutrition strategies, and data tracking used at the sport’s highest level can extend your “athletic lifespan.” Now GM of Cycling at Eternal,...

Danish all‑rounder Mads Würtz Schmidt joins Anthony to share his journey—from WorldTour road racing to gravel domination. A former junior world champion and national road race winner, Mads made the bold transition to gravel in 2025 with PAS Racing, clinching the prestigious Traka 200 title and placing an impressive 4th at Unbound Gravel 200 In this episode, he opens up about what he wishes he’d kn...

Today Anthony chats with Ed Clancy. Ed Clancy’s career intertwined with some of Britain’s biggest cycling names. Coming up through the British Cycling Academy, he trained and raced alongside Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, and Geraint Thomas. He and Cavendish were part of the same early-2000s development squads, sharing track time and road racing experience before their careers diverged — Clancy...

Anthony is joined by Alex Wild who gives us the run through of his Leadville 2025 bike set up! Alex has made some bold decisions for this iconic mountain bike race. Leadville covers roughly 104 miles of rugged, high-altitude terrain in the Colorado Rockies and the elite men’s race features over 11,000 feet of climbing. Alex goes into the details of why he believe this is the perfect set up to comp...

Rebecca Rusch, dubbed the “Queen of Pain,” is a living legend in ultra‑endurance cycling and adventure racing. A seven‑time world champion across disciplines—ranging from 24‑hour MTB to gravel and masters XC—she’s also an Emmy‑winning documentarian, bestselling author, and motivational speaker. . A 2022 inductee into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame and 2019 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame nominee, Rebe...

Joe Friel has been coaching endurance athletes since 1980 and is widely credited with bringing periodization into mainstream cycling training. In this conversation, we dig into how his training philosophy has evolved over four decades, what athletes still get wrong about planning their seasons, and how to adapt training for riders over 50. From time-crunched training to the 9-day cycle, Friel shar...

What if one of the biggest Tour de France performance secrets isn’t altitude—but heat? In this episode, we break down the science of heat training and how it can legally boost haemoglobin mass by 3–4%, increase VO₂ max by ~6%, and add up to 30 watts to your FTP. From Pogačar's heat suit sessions to Vingegaard’s overdressed intervals, we explore how WorldTour pros are using CORE sensors to fine...

Anthony is joined by Sarah in this episode where and they talk about their recent race in Iceland. Sarah managed to get win her age group so we get all the details on her bike, gear choice, tyres, fuelling and all the other highs and lows! A must listen episode if you have any big days out planned on the bike! NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve tr...

Forget doping—pro cycling's most impactful unfair advantage is hiding in plain sight. This video exposes the truth about TV motorbikes and team cars create powerful slipstreams that change races like the Tour de France, often determining stage wins. From Tim Wellens' 2025 victory (where Quinn Simmons was very vocal) to infamous cases involving Pogačar and Roglič, we dive into the science,...

It sounds counter intuitive, especially in a world where we are obsessed with speed and suffering the idea that your coffee shop spin could be making you a better rider sounds crazy. But in this episode Anthony is going to break down why going slow to go fast is not just a catch phrase, it's backed by science and is trusted by the worlds top coaches. Surfshark - Online security starts with a V...

In this episode Anthony talks about the ways in which newbie cyclists (& more experienced riders) fail to improve and what you can do about it. NOMIO is clinically proven to: Lower lactate levels, Reduce oxidative stress, Improve training adaptations And deliver a noticeable boost from the very first dose. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.drinknomio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out this game changing supp...