The Roadman Cycling Podcast

The Deadly Love Triangle That Has Rocked The Gravel Biking World - With Sarah

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A crime of passion is rocking the gravel cycling fraternity right now and this saga continues with the lead suspect, accused of murder currently on th...

Cristiano Ronaldo's Sleep Coach - Nick Littlehales

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Littlehales is one of the world's leading authories on sleep and sleep optimization. He's the coach to the stars and counts the biggest clubs and...

5 Ways To Avoid Illness After Your Target Event

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The days following your target event are the easiest days to get sick (as Sarah found out the hard way). Today I give you five really practical ways t...

One Of The Icons Of Our Sport - George Hincapie

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase "can't see me, can't be me" is so important in sport. Without icons & role models, the next generation stagnates or never emerges. For me a...

Giro Round - Up & Huge Announcement

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a busy start to the week. Anthony returns from London Podcast Show and makes an announcement of a huge guest on the show this week. We also recap...

She Did It!

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She did it! She completed the 750km ride in 5 days.How is she feeling? Very fatigued, sore and emotional. Also a listner writes in as they are unable ...

Should I Buy A Gravel Bike - With Sarah

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tempted to buy a gravel bike?  Sarah and Anthony discuss the Pros & cons (there are very few cons). A listener writes in with a complicated approach...

Winning Cannot Be At All Costs with Cath Bishop

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cath Bishop is a former British Olympian & World Rowing Champion. She speaks passionately about the concept of winning. She argues that the end cannot...

Wicklow 200 - A Survival Guide

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Wicklow 200 is an annual Irish Sportive. It covers the roads I ride multiple times per week in training. This survival guide is broken into two pa...

Live Well, Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Model, nutritionist and podcast host Sarah Ann Macklin joins me for an amazing chat about healthy living and mindful eating.  We  also chat about ho...

Brake Checking Opponents & Homophobic Slurs - Giro Rest Day Roundup

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lopez finally cracks to lose the Maglia Rosa. Carapaz makes his move but the contenders to his throne have a lot of cards still to play. This is one o...

750km Of Cycling in 5 Days - With Sarah

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is setting off for her biggest cycling adventure yet, she talks about her strategy for surviving! A listener wants to know how communicate with ...

Head down, Ass up - With Sarah

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A listener writes in for some advice about getting over a case of the jitters from crashing his bike and Anthony tells a story about a very embarrassi...

When Is An Athlete Ready To Train? with Sun Sachs

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have always felt there is a huge hole in how we access athlete readiness. Physically an athlete might be in optimum condition but mentally you could...

History Is Made - Biniam Girmay wins Africa's First Ever Grand Tour Stage

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have moments in time which change the direction of mankind. Roger Bannister breaking the four minute mile, Jesse Owens bagging four gold medals at ...

Close To Death with Imogen Cotter

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Imogen Cotter is the Irish National Road Race Champion. She had just secured a professional cycling contract and moved to Girona as a training base. L...

Giro d'Italia Rest Day Round-Up

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the Giro d'Italia enters its first proper rest day I look back on the first week of action. Which of our pre race contenders have lived up to the b...

Giro d'Italia For Dummies - With Sarah

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah attempts to explain the intricacies of the Giro d’Italia and Grand Tour racing, yes, she fumbles in places but if you have ever wondered what ...

Do "Go Pros" Have A Place On The Group Spin - With Sarah

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between a Puncher and a Rouleur rider? Sarah hasn’t a clue, it’s all double dutch to her so she turns to Anthony for some ...

The Healing Power Of Adventure With Simon Parker

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the world entered lockdown due to Covid, Simon Parkers life fell apart. His travel journalism career vanished over night and he tragically lost a v...

Upgrade Your Mind, Upgrade Your Life with William Lam

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

William Lam is the CEO of UPGRD, one of the fastest-growing mental programming companies in the World. A mental reprogrammer, Hypnotherapy Instructor,...

Life Is A War. Never Stop Fighting - With Paddy Holohan

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paddy Holohan is a MMA Fighter and a specialist in Jujitsu. He came up the ranks with Conor McGregor and redefined UFC forever but Paddy has many feat...

Can Cycling Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We spend hours in the saddle with a narrow piece of padding between us and a hard saddle. Is there a link between all the hours you've spent cycling a...

Is Sarah In Hot Water With Her View On This Helmet?

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Don’t ever wear this on a group ride!” Sarah has some strong opinions on this particular piece of kit. Listeners write in about their motivatio...

FTP Test...The Worst 20 Minutes Of Your Life

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A listener had a bad day at the Mallorca 312 and wants to give up cycling forever. Anthony talks about the best FTP test protocol and we chat about wh...

Going All In For Your Dream with Ryan Anderson

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Anderson is a recently retired pro cyclist from Canada. Ryan's path to the top of the sport was less than orthodox. He dominated the US scene bef...

Giro d'Italia Preview

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 105th Edition of the Giro kicks off on May 6th. The Giro has been called the World's hardest race, in the worlds most beautiful place and who woul...

Clean Living & Self Growth with Mona Vand

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After studying for six years to become a pharmacist Mona Vand learned that life wasn't for her on the very first day of the job. She still had a passi...

How Good Was Sean Kelly?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Kelly is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of all time. But how does he stack up against modern champions like Froome, Roglic & Pogac...

Fact - Shaving Makes You More Aero

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners have been writing in all week with their most ridiculous excuses not to train - Sarah does some straight talking about the most absurd ones....

That Time I Drove My Bikes Into A Low Bridge With Sarah

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah’s back and Anthony gets in hot water recalling a time when he distracted Sarah when she was driving. They discuss race day fails and the mort...

Breath, New Science Of A Lost Art With James Nestor

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Nestor joins me to talk about one of the forgotten pillars of health - your breath. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being...

Don't Waste Your Time With Goals

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting might have worked 20 years ago but in today's busy world we need somthing bigger & brighter. We need something which compels us to take a...

Hannah Eden - The Work We Don't See

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Eden is one of the most recognisable faces and names in online fitness but today she lets her shield down and talks about the struggles buildin...

Top 5 Worst Pieces Of Cycling Advice

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've received some absolutely shocking pieces of cycling advice since I started cycling. It was tough to narrow it down to just five. But these are fi...

Please! No Visible Ass Cracks!

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Sarah's second solo cast she answers a listeners question who's feeling self-conscious in Lycra.  She talks about her first week back training and...

Explosive Handlebars?? Sarah's Newbie Questions

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is back with her Newbie questions.  We had a listener write in with a very unique way to defend against dogs if they attack you on the bike - T...

The Future Of Food With Paul Shapiro

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Shaprio is a 4 time TED X Speaker & the founder of Better Meat Co. A company which is replicating meat without harming animals.  Paul is also th...

Bradley Wiggins Alleges Sexual Grooming

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bradley Wiggins is one of the icons of our sport. World Champion in four different disciplines, Multiple Olympic Champion & Tour de France winner.  H...

Where Is My Mind - Niall Breslin

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All too often we look at a imaginary destination in the distance and think i'll be happy when... Niall Breslin has everything society says you need to...

The Secret To Going Uphill Fast - 3 Tips

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Going uphill is probably the most enjoyable part of cycling when you're moving well but when you're struggling for fitness climbing can be soul destro...

Sarah's First Solo Podcast

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is left unsupervised in her first solo podcast this week.  She is pretty honest about how her fitness has slipped over the last few months and ...

Why Does Nobody Wave While Out Training With Sarah

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Ann joins me for more newbie questions. This week we talk about why no one waves out cycling any more. Is that cycling tradition dying a death. ...

The Path From Trauma To Freedom with Gabby Bernstein

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great to chat with New York Times best selling author - Gabby Bernstein. If you were free from fear, who would you have the freedom to be? What if you...

Are Recovery Rides Beneficial?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I explore whether there is a benefit to riding in recovery zone. What intensity you need to ride in if you are going out ? The rules y...

How To Break The Diet Cycle With Paul Dermody

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with personal trainer Paul Dermody about breaking the dietary cycle. So many of us have a negative self image, a desire to change how we look s...

Mallorca 312 Survival Guide

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve spent all winter logging long hours on the bike. The moment is finally upon you, it’s almost time for the Mallorca 312. It’s important as...

Never Use The Word "Taint" Again with Sarah Ann

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The questions have been flooding in all week to Sarah ([email protected]). Today we answer why you should never use your phone as a cycling com...

Upgrade The Quality Of Your Life By Restructuring Your Value System With Dr DeMartini

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John DeMartini is a world-renowned human behaviour expert.   Dr. DeMartini's mission and vision is to share knowledge and wisdom that empowers y...

Breaking The Cycle Of Overeating with Dr Glenn Livingston

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Glenn Livingston, is a veteran psychologist.  Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individual...

How To Reinvent Yourself With Matt Stephens

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Stephens is one of the most recognisable voices & faces in the world of cycling. He was a former British Pro Rider who gambled back in 2013 press...

Doing Everything I Can For Ukraine With Yaroslav Popovych

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yaroslav Popovych spent over a decade at the top of our sport. He shine bright as a team leader on occasion, winning the U-23 World Title in 2001 and ...

"Can I Pee Myself Out Training?" Featuring Sarah Ann

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Ann joins us again for “Newbie Questions”. This week Sarah wonders is it ok to wear team kit out training? We also chat about shouting on a ...

The Fastest Man In The World - Ashton Lambie

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashton Lambie is the only rider ever to break 4 minutes for 4km on the track. Ashton broke the historic milestone earlier this year to top off an amaz...

Confirmed: A Tour de France Netflix Special

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Netflix Show Drive to Survive launched in 2019 and has been a huge success for Formula 1. The show has roughly doubled eyeballs on the sport. The ...

Three Special Forces Lessons Applicable To Your Life With Nick Koumalatsos

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Koumalatsos was a two time convicted felon who turned his life around. He is a 12 year veteran of US Special Forces with five deployments, he is ...

How To Create The Mind Of A Pro With Alan Heary

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professionals & high achievers have a different set of beliefs than mere mortals. In this podcast Alan Heary breaks down the beliefs & habits you can ...

"You Taught Me To Use Clip In Pedals On A Hill" with Sarah

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah returns to ask those hard questions.  This week we chat about what marks a newbie out from the crowd as a newbie? Is it the mirror on the helme...

Getting Back In Touch With Your Food - Ben O'Brien

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off the Joe Rogan Podcast, Ben O'Brien joins me to chat about our connection with food. Modern living has granted us many conveniences but it ha...

Do This - One Key Habit That Links Top Performers

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In my four hundred plus episodes of the podcast i've had a chance to interview some amazing minds. I've noticed one major difference in how these top ...

What It Takes To Create A Winning Culture with Sam Bewley

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Bewley is a World Tour rider for Giant - Bike Exchange, Olympic medalist and host of the Social Distance podcast. We chat about the dominance of P...

Can EVO Pro Cycling Survive With PJ Nolan

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PJ Nolan is a co-founder, along with Morgan Fox of Evo Pro Cycling - an Irish registered Professional Cycling team. Early this year it was announced C...

Why Can't I Turn My Bike Upside Down With Sarah

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is back in the hot seat asking those questions you're afraid to ask. This week we chat about why you should never turn your bike upside down or ...

Running From Certain Death with Ian Morgan

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Morgan is ultra distance runner but it wasn’t always that way. Ian had lost his way in life. He was fat, depressed and starring into a black hol...

Planning The Adventure Of A Lifetime with Steve O’Shaughnessy

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve O’Shaughnessy is an adventurer, story teller and host of My Back 40 Podcast. My Back 40 aims to bring you inspiring conversations about “bik...

Surviving Murder & Trauma Was Just The Beginning with Chris Duffin

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Duffin had an upbringing which was adventurous, tragic and life defining. Chris spent of his early life homeless but always an avid reader never...

How Good Was Marco Pantani?

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With only 26 race wins during his career why is it that Marco Pantani is remembered as one of the greatest cyclists of all time? He burst onto the wor...

Sarah Is Back With More Newbie Questions

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah returns to ask more stupid questions, so you don't have to.  For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast by buyin...

Behind The Scenes with Cyclist Magazine

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Spender & Joe Robinson are the co-hosts of the Cyclist Magazine Podcast. Cyclist Podcast is one of the most popular cycling podcasts in the worl...

Should You Train Indoors?

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How should you decide whether training indoors or outdoors is suitable for you? An over reliance on either to the exclusion of the other is a very bad...

Larry Hagner - The Dad Edge

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Hagner is the Founder of The Dad Edge & host of the Dad Edge Podcast. There is an instruction book or manual for some many areas in our lives bu...

3 Ways To Upgrade Your Will Power

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are three bomb proof tactics to improving your will power. If you've ever struggled to make it out the door training or sometimes procrastinate ...

Newbie Questions With Sarah

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Roadman Podcast debut for my girlfriend Sarah as she comes on to chat about all her newbie questions. For coaching inquiries email admin@roadmancycl...

John McQuaid - Cycle Against Suicide

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John McQuaid is a former two time Irish National Road Race Champion and Irish Olympian in 1988. I speak with him about why he choose to get involved i...

My Six Point "To Do" List For Race Week

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're heading into an event this week - whether is a bike race, sportive or triathlon you need to be doing these six things.  These tips are sure...

Ian McCall - Micro dosing Psychedelics for Performance

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian McCall is a Psychedelic integration coach who works with some of the worlds top performers teaching them how to use Psychedelic medicine to improv...

What We learnt On Opening Classics Weekend

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The classics are finally upon us. Our chance to see how riders have wintered and the big transfers in action. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad & Kuurne-Brussel-...

The Oura Ring - Worth it?

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been wearing the new 3rd generation Oura Ring for the past month....here's my thoughts For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Supp...

Tom Morrison - Simplistic Mobility Method

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Morrison is the antidote to our poor posture, back pain and many of our niggles. He is the founder of the Simplistic Mobility Method.  For coachi...

4 Ways To Increase Your Average Speed

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are 4 ways you can increase your average  speed without the need for extra training For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Suppo...

Brian Keane - Rewire Your Mindset

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I chat with Brian Keane about fitness, nutrition and how to re-wire your mindset.  Great chat with one of the leading authories in the fitness indust...

How To Keep Your Hands & Feet Warm

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is nothing worse than going on a bike ride and suffering with cold hands & feet - it takes all the fun from the ride.  In todays podcast I talk...

The Coffee Shop Rules

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best part of every spin is the coffee shop but there are a number of rules you need to know before you decide to stop for a brew.  For coaching i...

Eric Champ - Back From The Brink

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Champ is an Ex US Army man who has built a fitness empire. He turned back from the brink of suicide to reshape his life through physical & mental...

My Newest Toy - A Brompton

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat about my new folding miracle - a brompton.  For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast by buying me a bee...

One Of The Greats - André Greipel

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with one of the greatest sprinters of all time - André Greipel For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast...

Do This Every Day - The General's Tent

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Routines are very important to me and this is one I try to do every night.  For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Support the podcast...

5 Tips To Make Sure You Don't Look Like A Fred

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I give you 5 tips that you need to be doing if you don't want to be marked out as a fred.  For coaching inquiries email [email protected] Supp...

Bryant Wood - It's OK To Start Over

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bryant Wood is Co-Founder of Modern Nirvana & Master Breath Work practioner. We talk the principle of "starting over" and how backing up to access you...

3 Tips To Get Off To A Flyer This Season

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

3 tips which are born out of hard lessons. Start adding these in now so you don't waste time when the season starts.  Join the club https://www.roadm...

Jay Vine - Here For The Long Run

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I catch up with Jay Vine as he settles into life as a World Tour rider. Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc52487793 For coaching in...

I Messed Up (Co-Vid 19)

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I got this one badly wrong. My recovery from Co-Vid has not been good.  Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc52487793 For coaching i...

Ashley Stahl - My Favourite Ted Talk

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley Stahl has one of the most watched Ted Talks online, I speak with her about finding happiness in an increasgingly distracted & materialistic wor...

How To Stand Out From The Crowd

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two easy ways to stand out from the crowd. Whether you're trying to secure a pro contract or you're chasing that career break, you'll get a nugget fro...

Rick Zabel - Beyond Dad's Shadow

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Zabel (Israel Premier Tech) is one of the best men in World Cycling. We chat sprinting, business and stepping out of Eric Zabel's shadow.  Join ...

The Day I Shit Myself

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A story about a moment i'm not proud of - when I shit myself. Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc52487793 For coaching inquiries em...

Do You Want Free Kit?

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I want to give away a bunch of cycling kit today.  Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/roadmancc52487793 For coaching inquiries email admin@...

Momento Mori

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of Egan Bernal's horrific crash I share some Stoic thoughts that keep me grounded through good times & bad.  Join the club https://www.ro...

Alice Sharpe - Balancing Track & Road

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Irish International Alice Sharpe talks about breaking into a make dominated sport, rider safety, PCR tests and the challenges of balancing a road & tr...

Top 3 Climbing Mistakes

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I see these three mistakes over & over. Climbing is hard enough without making it harder on yourself.  Join the club https://www.roadmancycling.com/r...