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World Tour Mechanic Reveals His Most Loved & Hated Products
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37:12Todays guest is a World Tour mechanic for Jayco Alula, Craig Geater who has used thousands and thousands of tools and products during the course of his career but which ones does he recommend? And more importantly, which ones does he absolutely despise? A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - Parlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling…
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What It’s Really Like to Travel Pro Cycling Team Visma Lease A Bike
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19:43Ever wondered what it’s like to live and travel alongside a WorldTour cycling team? In this episode, Sarah shares her unforgettable trip to Italy as a guest of Team Visma | Lease a Bike during Il Lombardia. From the team bus and food truck to race-day chaos and espresso stops, she got a rare behind-the-scenes look at pro cycling life. Anthony and S…
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How Wahoo Became Garmin’s Worst Nightmare (& What It Means For Cycling)
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50:26In a world where Garmin dominates navigation for planes, boats, and cyclists, it seems almost impossible for any brand to challenge their lead — yet one did. Born not in Silicon Valley, but from the relentless passion of endurance athletes, Wahoo has redefined indoor training and connected fitness. In this episode, I sit down with Gareth Joyce, CEO…
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Amateur Cyclist Andrew Feather On How He Beat Pogacar!
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25:24This season only one rider had managed to drop Tadej Pogačar — Wout van Aert. Until now. At the Pogi Challenge in Slovenia, British hill-climber Andrew Feather crossed the line ahead of Pogačar on his home roads, pulling off one of the most unexpected results of the year. Anthony sat down with Andrew to break down exactly how it happened — the paci…
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The Reality of Raising a Champion With Chris O'Callaghan
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37:01Today Anthony sits down with Chris O'Callaghan, the father of former World Junior Champion, top downhill Mountain Bike rider and Red Bull athlete Oisin O'Callaghan. They take a really interesting direction in this chat and talk about the challenges and what it takes to raise a high performing kid, they chat about that delicate balance between pushi…
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Not Done Yet - The Return to Competitive Legs After 40
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15:34Anthony is kicking off a new chapter of the podcast after being inspired by Sarah’s Badlands ride — a reminder of what’s possible when you truly commit. This series follows his own “comeback” as he gets fully dialed in again: training with intention, rebuilding race fitness, and tightening up nutrition and mindset. Along the way he’ll be coached by…
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The Dark Secret Behind Pain Killer Use In Pro Cycling
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14:34Today, Anthony takes listeners deep inside one of pro cycling’s most uncomfortable truths — the legal but dangerous world of painkiller use. For decades, riders were handed codeine and similar drugs to help them “push through” the agony of racing — a chemical crutch that wasn’t banned but carried heavy consequences. How did teams justify dosing the…
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The New Improved Way Of Coaching & How You Can Use It This Winter With Alex Welburn
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2:14:59For decades cycling was ruled by numbers - threshold, TSS, zones and performance management charts but there is a new and more modern way to coach. And it's a lot more effective. In fact the old systems might actually be holding you back. Today Anthony sits down with one of the best coaches in the world, Alex Welburn, whose pioneering and cutting e…
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The Bedtime Snack That Burns Fat While You Sleep With Dr. Michael Ormsbee
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46:42Late night snacking has always been a big no no, especially for us weight conscious cyclists BUT today Anthony digs deep into a recent study that shows that bedtime protein shakes can actually boost fat loss, accelerate muscle growth, help in recovery and speed up your metabolism. One warning though, do this the wrong way and you'll wipe out all th…
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The Art of Suffering With Gravel Pro Danni Shrosbree
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49:05Today, Anthony is joined by one of his favourite gravel racers, Danni Shrosbree, for an inspiring chat about life on and off the bike. They dive into the world of gravel racing, covering equipment, training, and the intense challenge of the Lifetime Grand Prix. Known for thriving in tough, technical, and long races, Danni shares what drives her to …
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Unlock Hidden Watts: The Science of Breathing for Power With Dr. Andrew Sellars
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44:35Most cyclists chase stronger legs or a bigger engine. But according to Dr. Andrew Sellars, your true limiter isn’t your quads — it’s your breath. In this episode, Anthony sits down with the pioneer of biomarker-guided training to explore how respiratory muscle training can transform endurance, recovery, and even mindset. From simulating lung load o…
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Train Like a Pro This Winter With UNO X Jonas Abrahamsen
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42:35Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on the world of professional cycling. Anthony is joined by Jonas Abrahamsen of Uno-X, a rider who’s not only racing at the very top level, but completely redefining how pros prepare for the biggest races on the planet. In this episode, Jonas reveals exactly how WorldTour riders structure their winter training —…
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150kms Of King Sean Kelly's Famous Training Roads - Sarah & Anthony Survived!
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28:13Anthony is joined today by Sarah as they talk about their latest adventure. 150km L'Etape Ireland event around the very famous Carrick on Siur - the home of Irish cycling. 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 …
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Why Riding Even Easier Than Zone 2 Will Make You Faster With Vasilis Anastopoulos Team Astana
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49:50A lot of cyclists think that the secret to getting better is going harder and longer but in todays podcast Anthony sits down with legendary coach Vasilis Anastopoulos to demystify this. Vasilis Anastopoulos is the head of performance at Astana, he is the man behind some of the most radical modern training methods in pro cycling. He explains why the…
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Who Can Suffer The Smartest - Badlands Podium Athlete Chris Mehlman
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57:03Ultra-endurance racing isn’t just about power — it’s about who can suffer the smartest. At Badlands, one of the toughest ultra-distance races on the planet, Chris Mehlman proved he’s a master of that game, riding into an incredible 3rd place. In this episode, Chris takes us behind the scenes of his prep for an 800km desert challenge: the exact kit …
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After months of chasing down five of the world’s top cycling coaches—the minds behind Grand Tour wins, World Championships, and Olympic medals—I discovered one shocking truth: most riders train far too hard on their “easy” days. In this episode, I reveal the Zone 2 training secrets shared by Dan Lorang, John Wakefield, Vasilis Anastopoulos, Dr. Chr…
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How To Grow As An Athlete & A Person With Ultraman World Champ Iñaki de la Parra.
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43:14One of our most requested guests comes back on the show to join Anthony in today's episode. Iñaki de la Parra is a multi sport legend and now he coaches and mentors athletes and high achievers. Today they chat about Iñaki's philosophy for growth as an athlete and a person. Go check out Iñaki's Substack - https://substack.com/@inakidelaparra?r=itejb…
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5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High
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21:31This Roadman Cycling guide by Anthony Walsh tackles a common issue for endurance riders: a higher heart rate at the same power. Drawing on thousands of athlete files, Walsh explains five fixable causes—dehydration and low sodium, heat and poor cooling, under-developed aerobic base, stimulants or medications, and stress or fatigue—plus a bonus myth …
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The 3 Things Pogacar ALWAYS Does After He Races
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13:34Want to know what keeps Tadej Pogačar at the top of his game? In this podcast, we reveal the three essential things he always does after a race. These habits might surprise you — they’re simple, but powerful for recovery, performance, and consistency. Whether you’re a cycling fan or just curious about pro routines, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes lo…
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"I Did It (Barely)!" - Sarah's Badlands Experience
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33:08Sarah 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 …
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WorldTour Riders Are Drinking This Before Races — Does It Work?
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39:00Today 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 bl…
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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.drinknom…
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How Pro Cyclists Get So Lean With Dr. Tim Podlogar
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47:12In 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 …
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Training, Kit & Insights From Unbound Winner Cameron Jones
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40:39Unbound 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…
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I Tried Over Fuelling, Under Fuelling & Optimally Fuelling - Here's What Happened
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48:46Fuelling 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 li…
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