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Training, Racing & Winning With Cav, Wiggins & Thomas - Ed Clancy
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1:06:28Today 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
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13:10Anthony 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
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53:08Rebecca 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
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52:53Joe 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)
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24:51What 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…
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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 l…
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How Motorbikes Are Changing Cycling Race Results
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25:04Forget 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 Poga…
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How Riding Slow Makes You Faster (The Science)
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21:33It 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 coache…
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How To Make Cycling Suck Less (& It's Not What You Think)
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21:39In 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…
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Cycling’s Weird Obsession with Shaved Legs Explained
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14:04Why do cyclists shave their legs? For decades, we’ve been told it’s for speed — Specialized even claimed it saves 79 seconds over 40km. But what if that science is flawed? In this video, we dig into the real reasons behind cycling’s most iconic (and weirdest) ritual — from old-school tradition to group ride psychology. With insights from wind tunne…
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Ben Healy’s INSANE Fuelling Strategy Explained
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16:11What does it take to drop world-class riders like Van der Poel, Simmons, and Yates on a Tour de France mountain stage? For Ben Healy, it wasn’t just power or tactics — it was fueling. Healy consumed nearly 140g of carbohydrates per hour on his way to a dominant solo win on Stage 6, and today we’re breaking down exactly how he did it. With insights …
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Cycling’s Shift from Performance to Aesthetic (Thanks Pas Normal)
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28:50Cycling used to be about skill — race craft, resilience, knowing when to attack. Now? It's about looking good. Style has overtaken substance, and nowhere is that clearer than with Pas Normal Studios. In this episode, we dive into how the Copenhagen-based brand transformed high-end kit into a status symbol. It’s not just clothing — it’s a cultural s…
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I Trained 6 vs 12 Hours a Week: What the Data Says
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14:48What happens when a lifelong Cat 1 racer cuts training volume in half? For 12 years, I trained 12–15 hours weekly. Then life changed — and I dropped to 6. This episode breaks down exactly what happened: the watts lost, the kilos gained, and the reality behind the numbers. Using 3 years of TrainingPeaks data, I compare my fitness at both ends — and …
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The €8 Million Netflix Disaster Cyclists Hated
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21:07Netflix spent €8 million to bring cycling to a global audience — and got it completely wrong. In this episode, we unpack how Unchained misrepresented the Tour de France, damaged trust with riders, and failed to grasp the sport’s unique culture of silence, strategy, and sacrifice. From Wout van Aert’s “disturbing” portrayal to key moments cut from t…
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World Tour Nutritionist Sam Impey: “You’re Fuelling All Wrong”
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1:31:11What if everything you know about fuelling is slowing you down? In this episode, world tour nutritionist Dr. Sam Impey joins us to dismantle outdated advice—and reveal how elite cyclists are now pushing up to 120g of carbs per hour without crashing or bloating. From the science of gut training to the myths around weight loss, recovery drinks, and c…
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How Pogacar's Stretching Protocol Will Make You Faster
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26:46Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar swears by it—and in this episode, we break down why you should too. Learn how pre-ride activation and post-ride stretching can unlock more power, prevent injury, and keep you riding strong well into your 40s and beyond. Anthony and Sarah dive into pro tips, simple routines, and the science behind why glute bridge…
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Dirk Friel - How The Pros Are Using Training Peaks
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52:35Anthony is joined today by Dirk Friel. Dirk is the co-founder of Training Peaks & pioneer of the digital coaching world. This is a deep dive into the future of training metrics and athlete performance. Dirk pulls back the curtain on how different types of athletes engage with Training Peaks and explains how an amateur rider uses the platform in com…
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Faster After 40? The New Science of Defying Cycling Age
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17:13Think you’re slowing down with age? Think again. In this episode, we dive into the latest science behind getting faster after 40 — and why your best cycling years might still be ahead. With insights from legendary coaches like Joe Friel and Dr. Stephen Seiler, you’ll learn how to reverse fitness decline through smart, polarized training, strength w…
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The 5 Big Mistakes You Are Probably Making (Even As An Experienced Cyclist)
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30:38Most cyclists are making at least one of these mistakes — and fixing it could unlock big performance gains. In this episode, Anthony and Sarah break down the five most common cycling errors they see, from poor fueling and gear misuse to bad pacing and neglected recovery. Whether you’re new to the sport or have thousands of miles in your legs, these…
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Shannon Malseed - Pro Cyclist Turned Mindset Advocate
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42:20What happens when chasing performance drains the joy that once drove it? In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Malseed — former pro cyclist turned mindset advocate — for a powerful reflection on the hidden cost of high achievement. Shannon shares her journey from elite sport to inner rediscovery, challenging the idea that success must mean sacri…
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You’re Training Too Hard (And It’s Slowing You Down) With Jayco Alula Coach Dr. Christian Schrot
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43:39Every amateur cyclist falls into the same trap: chasing intensity instead of consistency. In this episode, I sit down with Christian Schrot, performance coach at Team Jayco AlUla, to explore one of endurance sport’s most surprising truths — riding easy is what actually makes you faster. We unpack the science behind the 80/20 polarized training mode…
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Why Rapha Lost Its Soul (And What It Means for Cycling)
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26:11In 2017, Rapha was the gold standard of cycling cool — premium kit, boutique clubhouses, and a cult-like following. Today? Stores are closing, prices are slashed, and the brand is losing millions. In this episode, we break down the meteoric rise and stunning fall of Rapha, from its poetic beginnings to its sale to the Walmart heirs. What went wrong…
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Inside Unbound 2025 | The Fastest Unbound Ever - With Alex Wild
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46:50Alex Wild is back, the elite gravel racer is fresh off the biggest gravel race in the world, the 2025 Unbound 200 . This is one of the craziest races on the planet. We get into it: the strategy, the chaos, the power numbers. Stick around till the end where Alex’s gives us his thoughts on who the real losers were in this 2nd round of the life time G…
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Dylan Johnson's Wind Tunnel Aero Testing Results Revealed!
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39:47What happens when one of the most aero-conscious cyclists in the world heads into a wind tunnel? Dylan Johnson teamed up with performance experts at Rule 28 to test his gear, position, and aero gains — and the results were surprising. In this episode, Anthony sits down with Sam from Rule 28 to unpack what really happened in the tunnel, what changes…
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After 10+ years in the saddle, Anthony finally tried creatine—and the results weren’t what he expected. In this episode, he breaks down the full story: the gains, the weight, the sprint numbers, and the myths that got shattered along the way. Does creatine actually help cyclists? What happens to your weight, power, and recovery? And is it worth the…
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