Best Cyclingcoaching Podcasts (2025)

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WorldTour Coaches Reveal Zone 2 Secrets 58:42

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31m ago58:42

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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. 43:14

5d ago43:14

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One 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 21:31

5d ago21:31

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This 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 13:34

7d ago13:34

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Want 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 33:08

8d ago33:08

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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 …

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WorldTour Riders Are Drinking This Before Races — Does It Work? 39:00

9d ago39:00

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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 bl…

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I Was Close To Quitting - Badlands Recap 26:17

15d ago26:17

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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 47:12

16d ago47:12

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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 …

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Training, Kit & Insights From Unbound Winner Cameron Jones 40:39

21d ago40:39

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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…

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I Tried Over Fuelling, Under Fuelling & Optimally Fuelling - Here's What Happened 48:46

22d ago48:46

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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 li…

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CYCLING WARS: TREK v. LEMOND — Who Gets to Tell the Story? 17:34

24d ago17:34

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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 …

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I Was Totally Wrong About Sportive Races (& Why You Should Do One) 14:39

28d ago14:39

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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 st…

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How To Win Your Next Sportive Or Grand Fondo With Ed Laverack 39:48

26d ago39:48

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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 …

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Strategy, Fuelling & Mindset To Achieve New FTK Records With Hannah Otto 47:36

29d ago47:36

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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…

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How To Survive A 850km Bike Race With Anthony & Sarah 31:08

1M ago31:08

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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 …

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Alex Wild 27:54

1M ago27:54

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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 oxid…

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Bikepacking for Badlands: The Gear Test Ride With Sarah 16:44

1M ago16:44

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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 …

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The Training Secrets That Separate Pros from Amateurs Stephen Barrett AG2R Decathlon 1:30:19

1M ago1:30:19

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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 fil…

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How to Keep Your VO₂ Max High After 40 With Andrew Talansky 49:41

1M ago49:41

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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 “…

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The 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Pro Career - Mads Würtz Schmidt 52:33

1M ago52:33

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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…

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Training, Racing & Winning With Cav, Wiggins & Thomas - Ed Clancy 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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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 …

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Alex Wild Reveals His Leadville 2025 Bike Set Up 13:10

2M ago13:10

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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 …

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Rebecca Rusch - The Queen Of Pain & Legendary Bull Athlete 53:08

2M ago53:08

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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…

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How to Train Smarter with Less Time With Joe Friel 52:53

2M ago52:53

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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 tim…

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How I Increased My FTP By 30 Watts (With This 1 Session) 24:51

2M ago24:51

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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…