The Roadman Cycling Podcast

John Lally - Hard To Kill

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Lally is a former racer, son of one of Ireland's most famous ever bike riders & host of The Real Talk Show Podcast Join the club https://www.road...

Get Started Before You're Ready

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making this one mindset change will be so liberating for you. Allowing you to get started on projects & pursue goals without your previous nervous tre...

Finding Your Happiest Moments In Life’s Simplest Acts with Alex Dowsett

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great to sit down and chat with Alex Dowsett about Youtube, how to go fast in time trials and finding peace in the chaos of a bunch sprint. Join the c...

Conn McDunphy (Evo Pro) - The Journey

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with former Irish TT champ, Conn McDunphy about the lifestyle & sacrifices necessary to try snag a precious World Tour Contract. Join the club ...

Sam Hill - Zwift Academy Finalist

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with with Sam Hill about what Zwift Academy was actually like and whether there is a future in "big brother" style selection processes. Join th...

Laying The Foundation For A Successful Season

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you fail to take these steps now the chances of your season being derailed are quite high.  Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc...

2 Recovery Strategies You're Missing

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are off the bike a lot more than we are on it . These two strategies will make sure you realise your training gains.  Join the club https://www.ro...

Don't Buy Upgrades, Ride Up Grades

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is an "upgrade" culture in cycling but its not helping get faster or serving you pocket. Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc5...

How To Defeat Procrastination

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination robs us annually of 55 days of our time but there is a way to overcome it Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc524877...

10 Lessons From 10 Years Cycling

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 10 hard learnt lessons from the last 10 years.  Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc52487793 For coaching inquiries email ...

Roadman Cycling Club Is Born

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've had a dream since I started cycling to create a cycling club in my own vision, one which built on tradition and fostered a learning environment f...

Who Were The Best Riders Of 2021

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who were the best 3 male riders in 2021? For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast by buying me a beer www.patreon.com...

3 Ways To Kick Start Your New Year

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Try these 3 simple tweaks to start your new year off on the right footing. For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast b...

Why New Year Resolutions Fail

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

95% of New Year Resolutions fail within 14 days, don't make these mistakes. For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast ...

3 Key Cyclocross Sessions For You This Season

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 3 key cyclocross sessions that you should be adding into your weekly routine this season For coaching inquiries email [email protected]...

Do You Need A Winter Bike?

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you need a winter bike? Is it rude not to use mudguards? Should you prioritise puncture resistance or grip?  Today I talk all things winter.  For...

5 Things I Wish I Knew Starting Out

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old saying, "you should learn from mistakes, but they don't need to be your mistakes". Today I want to mention 5 things that I wish someon...

Why Do Your Days Feel Like They Are Passing So Fast?

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Age effects how we perceive time. To a 4 years old child, a year makes up a large percentage of their life but at 50 years old, one year presents a sm...

How Many Hours Should You Ride This Winter?

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how many hours you need to ride this winter if you're a Cat 4, Cat 3, Cat 2 or even a Cat 1? That's what we discuss today.  For coaching ...

How To Prevent Your Bike From Being Stolen

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ex Tour de France Champ Geraint Thomas had his bike stolen at a cafe this weekend. But there are some real simple cafe strategies to keep your bike sa...

How To Succeed This Season - A Framework

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why some people succeed in cycling and others don't despite similar training and working with a coach? There is more to making a cake than...

Importance Of The Group Ride This Winter

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The group ride is becoming more essential than ever. Today I talk about why you need to make the group ride an essential part of your weekly training....

How To Recover After A Hard Training Block

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Training hard never makes us stronger but it gives us a possibility of being stronger. The real adaptation is made during the recovery phase. Here are...

Imogen Cotter - Becoming National Champ

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Imogen Cotter was crowned Irish National Champion a few weeks ago. I caught up with her for a chat about training, setbacks and the pressure which com...

Nicolas Roche - The Next Chapter

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

65 top 10 Grand Tour Stage finishes and a career spanning almost two decades, Nicolas Roche announced his retirement this week. I chat about regrets, ...

The Secret To Experiencing Motivation Like Never Before

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Without motivation it's impossible to achieve your cycling goals. I recently chatted with a bunch of clients around reasons they lose motivation and c...

How Your Restrictive Schedule & Limited Availability Could Become Your #1 Training Asset

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us assume a busy work and family schedule is a bad thing for training but what if there was a way to turn this negative into a positive? Check...

A Wet Paris Roubaix

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a wet Paris Roubaix and probably the best bike race i've ever seen. I'd heard the stories of the drama but this is the first wet Roubaix i've e...

Paris Roubaix Preview

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remco & Wout are in the middle of quite a public spat in the lead up to the Hell of The North. Who are the contenders? What is the weather like? We pr...

Rory Townsend - Is This The End?

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rory Townsend is a former sprint jersey winner in the Tour Of Britain and represented Ireland in the Worlds this past weekend. However life as a pro c...

Dr Sam Rhee - Using Crossfit As A Tool To Improve Cycling

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sam Rhee is an expert in Strength training, specifically Crossfit. I pick his brain on tips & tricks to improve our cycling. Check out Sam's podcas...

Do Hard Things

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's never been easier to rise to the top. We're surrounded by soft people who will quit at the first sign of resistance. Support this podcast: www.pa...

Jon Dorn - GM Of Outside Magazine

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jon is GM of Outside -  the largest network of brands delivering content, services and experiences to more than 70 million monthly active lifestyle e...

Time To Be Vulnerable - My Struggle With Balance, Diet and Career

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is my story of struggling to balance work, relationships and training. A story of weight gain, unhappiness and desperation. And an unlikely solut...

Why Zwift Is A Waste Of Time

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Be careful not confuse platforms who's goal is low client churn with others who are invested in your journey 8 Week Challenge www.roadmancycling.com/8...

Biohacking Brittany - Gut Health

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I speak with Brittany about how to minimise damage from WiFI, EMF's and strategies to improve your gut health. Book your spot on the Roadman Girona Tr...

Anthony DiClementi - Biohacking Secrets

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony DiClementi is one of the leading voices in the biohacking community. He's a thought leader, a best selling author and all around good guy. Get...

When Should You Change Your Cleats?

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are 2 contact points on your cleats. When either is worn it's time to replacement them. Here's what to look for and a little tip for making sure...

My Next Gravel Adventure Will Be....

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After the "success" of my last Gravel trip on the Wicklow Way I'm announcing my 2nd Irish Epic Book your post on the training camp www.roadmancycling....

Danny Morel - Awakening your Potential

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Danny built a real estate company earning over 1.1 billion dollars per year. From the outside he had it all but he wasn't happy. He started asking the...

2 Strategies That Will Change Your Productivity Forever

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2 strategies have been more useful in improving my productivity than anything else i've ever tried. The first one is "The 90/90/10 Rule" and the 2nd "...

5 Things I wish I knew In My 20s

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back this is the advise I should I had been given in my 20's 8 Week Challenge www.roadmancycling.com/8week Support this podcast: www.patreon.c...

Vuleta Stage 7 - The End For Valverde

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another brutal Vuelta style uphill finish but all thoughts are with an emotional Valverde after he abandons maybe his last ever Vuelta.  8 Week Chall...

Vuleta Stage 6 - Movistar Poised To Strike

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Movistar have stacked the GC after today's stage. Tactically perfect and now can Roglic defend? 8 Week Challenge www.roadmancycling.com/8week Support ...

Wyatt Ewing (Ice Barrel) - Hack To Reduce Body Fat

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wyatt Ewing is the founder of Ice Barrel. We talk cold therapy and how you can use it as a tool to recover, quiet the mind and reduce body fat. 8 Week...

From Death Bed To Vuleta Stage Winner

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fabio Jakopsen has made one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sport. Fighting for his life after the Tour Of Poland to winning Stage 4 in th...

The Craziest Grand Tour - La Vuelta

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Vuelta is back and we're back with no-nonsense, without bias, without filter coverage of the craziest of the grand tours.  Make sure you join us ...

3 Ways To Reduce The Duration & Severity Of Illness

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're sick or feeling run down at the moment this podcast is just the tonic you need. 3 ways you can reduce the length & severity of your cold or ...

How To Avoid Feeling Tired In The Mornings

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a way to beat that groggy feeling which can follow you around for hours after you wake up. Three simple steps will mean you won't be yawning ...

How To Biohack Your Testosterone

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Testosterone has long been associated with enhanced performance. Today I want to give you some natural strategies for improving T production. 8 Week C...

Joe DiStefano - Biohacks For Bike Performance

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joe DiStefano has 17 years experience working with everyone from Pro Athletes, to the Ultra Rich & Celebrities. I pick his brain on how we, as cyclist...

Olympics - Where Is The Line Between Safety Aero

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The UCI need to pull their finger out and regulate the stuff that matters. Two preventable crashes in the Team Pursuit - all in the name of aero gains...

Why You Need To Do Less

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not about less, it’s about what matters most. It’s about what is essential - essential relationships, essential hobbies, essential items & ...

Fiola Foley - Is Komoot The New Strava

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is an old saying which says you can only either excel in sport or career. Fiola Foley is a woman who has proved that old doctrine wrong. A fasci...

How I Survived The Wicklow Way (Bike Packing)

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My first overnight bike packing trip was everything I hoped it would be. Drama, adventure, re-connecting with nature and switching off. The Wicklow Wa...

Olympics MTB Mishap - Who's At Fault?

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've been waiting for the MVP - Pidcock showdown but on the opening lap today we were robbed of the main event. Was it a mistake from MVP not knowing...

What Do You Need To Bring Bike Packing

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I run through the bags i'm using and what i'm carrying bike packing. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Support this podcast: www.patreon.c...

Sami Sauri - Life Should Be An Adventure

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This interview with Sami is your wake up call, a metaphorical tap on the shoulder to break free from your routines and start an adventure. Follow Sami...

My First Overnight Bike Packing Trip

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am packing up and heading off on my first overnight bike packing trip. I talk about what I'm bringing, where I'm going and my hope not to be killed ...

TDF Stage 21 - Is Motor Doping Happening?

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pogacar wins his second Tour de France but is the shine taken off the victory by allegations of motor doping? 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/...

TDF Stage 18 - Police Raid in Pau

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pogacar has all but confirmed his status as 2021 Tour champion on a day police raided the Bahrain Victorious team bus on suspicion of doping.   14 d...

TDF Stage 17 - The Least Liked Rider In The Peleton

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carapaz played a little game Ali used to call "rope - a - dope" today and it didn't win him any friends. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day...

TDF Stage 16 - How To Win From A Breakaway

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you're wondering how to win from a breakaway listen to this episode. We break down Conrad's breakaway victory in the Tour. 14 day challenge www.roa...

TDF Stage 15 - Death-Defying Descent

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sepp Kuss has taken the first American win for 10 years in the Tour with great solo victory which saw a thrilling 20km pursuit with the former world c...

TDF Stage 14 - Canada Celebrates Mike Woods

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Woods has made it a historic day for Canada pulling on the king of the mountains jersey in a tough battle on the roads of France 14 day challenge...

Record Breaking Cavendish - Chapeau

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Cavendish has taken his 4th win of the Tour and the 34th win of his career. Today's win puts him in the history books as the joint holder of the ...

TDF Stage 11 - A Sprinter Wins On Ventoux

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

He can ride cross, he can TT, he can sprint and now he wins on the most famous climb in the world. Wout can do it all. DO you think he could ever win ...

TDF Stage 10 - Cav Is One Step Closer To The Record

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The momentum is building. It's stage win number 3 for Cav and now the record is in sight. Can he do it? 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day ...

TDF Stage 9 - Brutal Battle For Time Cut

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There were battles at both ends of the race today but the time cut is an issue that needs sorting. It's so inconsistent. Something so important should...

TDF Stage 8 - They Think It's All Over

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pogacar has effectively ended the Tour de France GC battle one week into the race in a performance which will live long in memories. 14 day challenge ...

TDF Stage 7 - Attack Is The Best Form Of Defence

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the only way to defend is to attack and attacking is all MVP knows. Thrilling racing on the longest stage of the tour in 21 years. 14 day ch...

TDF Stage 6 - There Is A New King (But He's The Old King)

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you give a rider like Mark Cavendish confidence he will go from strength to strength. Can he beat the record? 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling...

TDF Stage 4- Cav Rolls Back The Years

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Cavendish rolled back the years to win his 31st stage and first since 2016. Not a dry eye in the house. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/1...

TDF Stage 3 - They've All Gone Down

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Absolute chaos again on the Tour. Almost every GC rider hit the deck. How do we stop this carnage? 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Suppo...

TDF Stage 2 - Its All About MVP

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Van der Poel honours the memory of his grandfather in the most perfect way. MVP "I have no words, imagine how proud he would be" 14 day challenge www....

Tour de France Stage 1 Chaos

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are some incidents riders consent to on the roads and others incidents are criminal. Today's chaos was criminal negligence. Let's talk about it ...

Tour de France 2021 Preview

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Tour de France 2021 is upon us. In advance of this years daily tour podcast we preview the contenders, key stages and talking points. 14 day chall...

The Number One Reason Our Clients Miss Training

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There was one reason given over & over again for clients missing training. I want to talk about how to avoid this common pitfall Support this podcast:...

Conor Griffin - Everesting With A Full Time Job

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Griffin talks about the training, organisation and mental discipline to tackle Everest while holding down a full time job. Support this podcast:...

The Mystery Around Sam Bennett & La tour de France

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Tour de France drama for 2021 has started already and the riders haven't even arrived in France. Sam Bennett non involvement is proving to be a st...

Free Speed?

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is one easy way to go faster on the bike. It requires you spending no money, losing no weight and riding no extra miles. Support this podcast: w...

How To Make The Most Of Every Day

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Right now you're living a dream life, the dream life of your future self. Use one simple technique to grasp each day. Support this podcast: www.patreo...

Should Froome be Riding The Tour?

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should the four time champion be starting this years Tour? Is it more of a risk naming him as "Road Captain" rather than just leave him at home? Suppo...

Svein Tuft - Born To Be Wild

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Svein Tuft is a Tour de France stage winner and has worn the leaders jersey in the Giro. A unique philosophy on the importance of hard work, being unc...

A Trick To Create Motivation

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation can be difficult to find at times but with this little hack you'll get out the door with a smile on your face . Support this podcast: www.p...

Giro Stage 20 - Ineos Have Ruined Cycling

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bernal all but has his hands on the Giro title. But Ineos's domination gives ride to a bigger question. Do we need salary caps? How do we stop one tea...

Giro Stage 19 - One Hand On The Trophy

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bernal is cracking but not breaking. One big day to go for Bernal. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Support this podcast: www.patreon.com...

Giro Stage 18 - Sagan Disgraced?

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sagan was famously sent home from the Tour for crashing Cav out and today he's in trouble again. Fined for "Misconduct". But does the fine go far enou...

Giro Stage 17 - Bernal Comes Undone

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Martin completes the set as Giro, Tour & Vuelta stage winner on a day when Egan Bernal shows the first signs of weakness. Post rest day legs or st...

Giro Stage 16 - Queens Stage Chaos

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bad weather cost us the queen stage but it wasn't without drama.  14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Support this podcast: www.patreon.com...

Giro Stage 15 - Ubuntu

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ubuntu - I am because we are. This is the motto for Quebeka Assos and true to their motto they are having a massive share of success at this years Gir...

Giro Stage 14 - Mont Zoncolan

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Egan Bernal is stamping his authority on this years giro but we had a stage winner no one would have predicted. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.co...

Giro Stage 13 - We Get Ready For War

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The curse of 2nd place was finally broken for a local boy as the riders prepare for all out war tomorrow. The Giro is heating up 14 day challenge www....

Giro Stage 12 - Sharks Bite

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you try to follow "The Shark" going downhill be prepared for the consequences. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Support this podcast...

Giro Stage 11 - We've Been Waiting For This

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I marked today in my calender as soon as the Giro route was announced. What an epic stage with the best riders in the world rising to the top. 14 day ...

Giro Stage 10 - You Couldn't Pay Me Enough To ride For Bora

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hardest job is cycling is working for Sagan. He really puts the boys to work. Today was an exhibition from Bora but they'll sleep tonight. 14 day ...

Giro Stage 9 - Big Guns Come Out To Play

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We finally have a GC battle on our hands. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14day Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh All the bi...

Giro Stage 8 - Ready Aim - Hold Your Fire

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 8 was one of those stages where GC riders faced each other down and waited to see who blinked first. 14 day challenge www.roadmancycling.com/14d...

Giro Stage 6 - Team Mate Makes The Dream Work

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After yesterdays disappointment Gino Mader put the finishing touches to an amazing team display for Bahrain-Victorious. 14 day challenge www.roadmancy...

Giro Stage 5 - UCI Need To Sort This Out

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word of the day is, frustration. Frustration that race organisers & the UCI neglected to do their job and robbed fans of a chance to see one of th...