The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Episodes
The 1% Lie? Inside Team Sky’s Rise
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026In 2010, Dave Brailsford launched Team Sky with a promise n...
Race Season 2026 & How I Pick My Key Events
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026Today Anthony chats about his 2026 race season and his diff...
Fake Bikes, Dirty Supplements, and the $1.4B Bike Theft Industry
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026This week we dive into cycling’s hidden underground econo...
Inside Modern Adventure: Alex Howes on Building America’s New Pro Team
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grab our two FREE 16-week training plans — one for road racing and one for sportives. You can get download them in The Roadman Clubhouse, which is...
The Athlete’s Guide to Better Sleep & Faster Recovery With Harry Gestetner
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To download the FREE Sleep Guide & Check List go to https://www.skool.com/roadmanAnthony Walsh sits down with Harry Gestetner, founder of the Orio...
How To Start Running As A Cyclist (Mistakes To Avoid) With Jimmy Whelan
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026Most cyclists assume their bike fitness will carry straight...
One Cadence Change That Nearly Doubled VO₂ Max Gains (Scientific Study)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026One small change on your bike computer might unlock big per...
Heat Training Made Simple: VO₂ Max, Cooling & Performance
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026In this episode Anthony chats with Ross McGraw, Global Vi...
How To Become A Better Descender
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apply to join Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026In 2014, neuroscientists scanned the brains of Formula One ...
5 Fixable Mistakes Self-Coached Cyclists Make
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Not Done Yet Coaching Community https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/2026Most self-coached cyclists don’t struggle from lack of motivation — t...
I Lost 7kg Eating More (And Got Faster on the Bike)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we unpack how Anthony lost 7kg in just 12 weeks — dropping from 86kg to 79kg — while eating more food than ever before. No calori...
Beyond Watts and Numbers: The Part of the Ride You’re Missing
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you throw a leg over a bike, you’re making art. Inspired by Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, this episode reframes cycling as more than t...
Is Losing Weight Actually Making You Slower? With Dr Tim Podlogar
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anthony sits down with sports nutritionist and researcher Tim Podlogar to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in cycling: fin...
The Smart Way to Use Caffeine For Training & Race Day
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caffeine: legal, cheap, everywhere — and still one of the most effective performance tools cyclists have. In this episode, we go beyond “coffee is...
Michael Bling Matthews - Everything I've Learned As A Pro & How Amateurs Can Use These Pro Tips
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode Anthony sits down with Micheal "BLING" Matthews who opens up about everything he knows as a pro that he wishes amateur cyc...
The Fastest Way to Improve Bike Handling
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for every rider who’s ever been told to “just relax” — and felt their body do the exact opposite. We unpack why confidence on ...
Pro Bike Fitter Reveals The 1 Change Amateurs Should Make
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a pro bike fitter opens up on the #1 thing amateurs miss when it comes to bike fit. Joined by Daryl Fitzgerald, we dive into the smal...
5 Fixable Reasons Your Climbing Is Slow - Rider Support
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Climbing doesn’t usually fall apart because of talent or genetics. More often, it’s a few small, fixable mistakes quietly stealing speed every tim...
Did We Kill Gravel? (how we ruined it ) With Nathan Haas
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
People keep saying gravel is dead — not because it disappeared, but because it changed. In this video, Anthony sits down with pro gravel racer Natha...
“Send It” Culture vs Real Control - The Most Dangerous Thing in Cycling
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Free Solo is the documentary about climber Alex Honnold attempting to climb El Capitan — a 3,000-foot rock wall — with no rope.I watched it last n...
The Fixable Winter Training Mistake I See Most Riders Make
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony chats about how you can have the most effective winter training block that is going to set you up for a successful summer. Go to ...
How To Winter Train - Intensity, Frequency, Duration Explained
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How Do The Pros Actually Train – What EXACTLY is the Intensity, Frequency, Duration? Getting your winter training right is the difference between...
3 Fixable Reasons Cyclists Don't Hit Their Goals
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony talks about three fixable reasons cyclists don’t hit their goals, breaking down common issues that quietly derail progress and showing...
The Smartest Way To Train For More Speed On Gravel - Rosa Klöser
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Riding faster on gravel isn’t about copying road training plans or just riding longer and harder — it’s about training smarter for the unique de...
You CAN Do Hard Things - Striving For Big Goals In 2026
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After becoming the real-world test case for everything Anthony has learned from nearly 1,400 conversations with the world’s best coaches, Sarah walk...
Gravel Is Going Pro: Mads Würtz Schmidt on the Sport’s New Reality
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gravel cycling is changing fast — and the era of fully professional teams has arrived. In this episode, Anthony sits down with European Champion and...
Not Done Yet: A New Year Reset for the Season Ahead
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before jumping into big goals for 2026, Anthony guides you through a structured reflection on 2025 using a framework inspired by Tony Robbins. This is...
5 Tips To Speed Up Your Metabolism With Expert Angelo Poli
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with metabolic expert Angelo Poli to break down why so many athletes and cyclists get stuck trying to lose the last few ki...
I Asked A Brain Training Scientist How To Win Races - Here’s What He Said
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood to explore how brain health, focus, attention, and recovery directly affect cycling per...
Gravel Is Going Pro: Mads Würtz Schmidt on the Sport’s New Reality
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gravel cycling is changing fast — and the era of fully professional teams has arrived. In this episode, Anthony sits down with European Champion and...
Gravel Racing Is Going Up A Level - Mads Würtz Schmidt on the Sport’s New Reality
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gravel cycling is changing - tems are coming to gravel cycling and today Anthony sits down with the European and TRAKA champion Mads Würtz Schmidt wh...
I Asked A Pro Rider About His Training - Here's What He Said With Darren Rafferty EF EDUCATION
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just started to build something really cool. Want to be one of the first to join? 👉 https://www.skool.com/roadmancycling/aboutWhat does a d...
How Big Goals Build Discipline With Sarah
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah talks honestly about why big, clear goals matter — not as motivation, but as a foundation for discipline. Drawing on her own ...
I Trained Like A Pro Cyclist For 60 Days - Here's What Happened
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I decided to fully commit to training like a professional cyclist for 60 days — no shortcuts, no excuses. Structured workouts, long hours on the bik...
5 Fixable Reasons You Can't Lose Weight
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony wants to talk about the 5 biggest (but fixable) reasons you can not shed weight. A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ...
Carbon Done Differently: Parlee’s Tech Deep Dive with Tom Rodi
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony sits down with Tom Rodi, Parlee’s longtime product manager and resident bike geek, who’s been shaping the company’s direction since the ...
This Is How You Get To Race Weight With Dr. Sam Impey
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony opens up about his weight loss goals for this winter so he can be at race weight for the season ahead. He needs to lose 9kgs. But how is he g...
Pogacar’s VO2 Max: Anatomy of a Champion With Andy McGrath
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pogačar might have the highest VO₂ max of any Tour de France winner in history.A new study suggests his VO₂ max could reach an astonishing 96 —...
5 Things Pros Secretly Do in Winter (That You Don’t)
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re lifting the lid on five things pros actually do in winter. Not fluffy “stay motivated” stuff—the real playbook. Anthony and Sarah ...
Old Soul, New Tech: Castelli’s Blend of History and Innovation With Steve Smith
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony is joined by Steve Smith who is the Global Brand Manager for Castelli, one of the most innovative cycling clothing companies but one als...
The Rise And Fall Of Peloton - The $50 Billion Fail
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peloton went from quarantine darling to Wall Street disaster in just a few short years. In this episode, we trace the company’s meteoric rise, the c...
Africa Rising: The Story Behind the New Amani Women’s Team
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mikel Delagrange joins Anthony today to chat about the exciting launch of the new Amani Women's Team. Mikel is passionate about getting African at...
I'm Finally Dialled Back In On My Training - The Why
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anthony today where he goes even deeper into why he is back training with intent now in his "Not Done Yet" project. If you want to reac...
Ben Healy - My Untold Story of How Yellow Didn’t Feel Like Victory
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Healy joins us to unpack a whirlwind season—how he leveled up for 2025, the tactics that win races, and the truth behind that Tour de France sta...
Lachlan Morton - The Untold Story About Why I Quit World Tour
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan Morton joins me to share why he stepped out of the WorldTour peloton to ride his own path—swapping podiums for gravel, bikepacking, and real...
Work, Family, Sport: Dr David Lipman’s Blueprint for Amateur Excellence
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony chats to Dr. David Lipman who is a health and human performance specialist. We talk about the levers that move health and performance fo...
World Tour Mechanic Reveals His Most Loved & Hated Products
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Todays 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 hi...
What It’s Really Like to Travel Pro Cycling Team Visma Lease A Bike
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever 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...
How Wahoo Became Garmin’s Worst Nightmare (& What It Means For Cycling)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world where Garmin dominates navigation for planes, boats, and cyclists, it seems almost impossible for any brand to challenge their lead — yet...
Amateur Cyclist Andrew Feather On How He Beat Pogacar!
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season only one rider had managed to drop Tadej Pogačar — Wout van Aert. Until now. At the Pogi Challenge in Slovenia, British hill-climber An...
The Reality of Raising a Champion With Chris O'Callaghan
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony sits down with Chris O'Callaghan, the father of former World Junior Champion and top downhill Mountain Bike Rider Oisin O'Callag...
Not Done Yet - The Return to Competitive Legs After 40
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony 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...
The Dark Secret Behind Pain Killer Use In Pro Cycling
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Anthony takes listeners deep inside one of pro cycling’s most uncomfortable truths — the legal but dangerous world of painkiller use. For d...
The New Improved Way Of Coaching & How You Can Use It This Winter With Alex Welburn
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades cycling was ruled by numbers - threshold, TSS, zones and performance management charts but there is a new and more modern way to coach. An...
The Bedtime Snack That Burns Fat While You Sleep With Dr. Michael Ormsbee
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late 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 show...
The Art of Suffering With Gravel Pro Danni Shrosbree
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, 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 ...
Unlock Hidden Watts: The Science of Breathing for Power With Dr. Andrew Sellars
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most 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...
Train Like a Pro This Winter With UNO X Jonas Abrahamsen
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, 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 onl...
150kms Of King Sean Kelly's Famous Training Roads - Sarah & Anthony Survived!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony is joined today by Sarah as they talk about their latest adventure. 150km L'Etape Ireland event around the very famous Carrick on Siur - t...
Why Riding Even Easier Than Zone 2 Will Make You Faster With Vasilis Anastopoulos Team Astana
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 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 Vasi...
Who Can Suffer The Smartest - Badlands Podium Athlete Chris Mehlman
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra-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...
WorldTour Coaches Reveal Zone 2 Secrets
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Grow As An Athlete & A Person With Ultraman World Champ Iñaki de la Parra
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 coac...
5 Fixable Reasons Your Heart Rate Is High
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The 3 Things Pogacar ALWAYS Does After He Races
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Thes...
"I Did It (Barely)!" - Sarah's Badlands Experience
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cyc...
WorldTour Riders Are Drinking This Before Races — Does It Work?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 prep...
I Was Close To Quitting - Badlands Recap
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
How Pro Cyclists Get So Lean With Dr. Tim Podlogar
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Tim Podlogar, exercise physiologist, performance nutritionist, and consultant to some of the world’s bes...
Training, Kit & Insights From Unbound Winner Cameron Jones
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
I Tried Over Fuelling, Under Fuelling & Optimally Fuelling - Here's What Happened
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
CYCLING WARS: TREK v. LEMOND — Who Gets to Tell the Story?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ver...
I Was Totally Wrong About Sportive Races (& Why You Should Do One)
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Win Your Next Sportive Or Grand Fondo With Ed Laverack
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 spor...
Strategy, Fuelling & Mindset To Achieve New FTK Records With Hannah Otto
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Survive A 850km Bike Race With Anthony & Sarah
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sl...
Alex Wild - Leadville! The Craziest Race Of The Year
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
Bikepacking for Badlands: The Gear Test Ride With Sarah
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah shares insights from her recent bikepacking adventure — a test run ahead of the legendary Badlands race. What worked, what di...
The Training Secrets That Separate Pros from Amateurs Stephen Barrett AG2R Decathlon
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
How to Keep Your VO₂ Max High After 40 With Andrew Talansky
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 — fo...
The 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Pro Career - Mads Würtz Schmidt
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danish all‑rounder Mads Würtz Schmidt joins Anthony to share his journey—from WorldTour road racing to gravel domination. A former junior world c...
Training, Racing & Winning With Cav, Wiggins & Thomas - Ed Clancy
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Anthony chats with Ed Clancy. Ed Clancy’s career intertwined with some of Britain’s biggest cycling names. Coming up through the British Cyc...
Alex Wild Reveals His Leadville 2025 Bike Set Up
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mount...
Rebecca Rusch - The Queen Of Pain & Legendary Bull Athlete
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Rusch, dubbed the “Queen of Pain,” is a living legend in ultra‑endurance cycling and adventure racing. A seven‑time world champion acr...
How to Train Smarter with Less Time With Joe Friel
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Friel has been coaching endurance athletes since 1980 and is widely credited with bringing periodization into mainstream cycling training. In this...
How I Increased My FTP By 30 Watts (With This 1 Session)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Race Debrief - THE RIFT With Sarah
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
How Motorbikes Are Changing Cycling Race Results
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget doping—pro cycling's most impactful unfair advantage is hiding in plain sight. This video exposes the truth about TV motorbikes and team ...
How Riding Slow Makes You Faster (The Science)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How To Make Cycling Suck Less (& It's Not What You Think)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. NO...
Cycling’s Weird Obsession with Shaved Legs Explained
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 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...
Ben Healy’s INSANE Fuelling Strategy Explained
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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...
Cycling’s Shift from Performance to Aesthetic (Thanks Pas Normal)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cycling used to be about skill — race craft, resilience, knowing when to attack. Now? It's about looking good. Style has overtaken substance, an...
I Trained 6 vs 12 Hours a Week: What the Data Says
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 dropp...
The €8 Million Netflix Disaster Cyclists Hated
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix spent €8 million to bring cycling to a global audience — and got it completely wrong. In this episode, we unpack how Unchained misrepresen...
World Tour Nutritionist Sam Impey: “You’re Fuelling All Wrong”
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you know about fuelling is slowing you down?In this episode, world tour nutritionist Dr. Sam Impey joins us to dismantle outdated a...
How Pogacar's Stretching Protocol Will Make You Faster
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tour 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...
Dirk Friel - How The Pros Are Using Training Peaks
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony 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 ...
Faster After 40? The New Science of Defying Cycling Age
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think 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 be...
The 5 Big Mistakes You Are Probably Making (Even As An Experienced Cyclist)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most cyclists are making at least one of these mistakes — and fixing it could unlock big performance gains. In this episode, Anthony and Sarah break...