The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Episodes
What do Joe Biden and Track Cyclists Have In Common? - With Sarah Ann
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rock, Paper, Scissors … the pro cyclists novel way to decide a bike ride. Listeners write in for advice on how to improve their descending. Also, ho...
The Evolution of Coaching with Training Peaks Co- Founder Dirk Friel
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk Friel is co-founder of Training Peaks and many other fitness and performance products. In this episode we highlight the value of great ...
Five Ways To Avoid Getting Dropped Ever Again
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the worst feeling in the world, getting dropped on a group spin. No matter how hard and how deep you dig you just can’t hold that wheel...
The Secret To Longevity in Cycling with Jeremiah Bishop
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremiah Bishop kicked off his professional MTB career in 1999 and it's a career that is still thriving despite Jeremiah being the wrong side of 40 ye...
A Special Breed - Men Of The Rás
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a Man Of The Rás is something special. "The Rás" finished up in Ireland yesterday and after my episode last week I got so many questions fr...
Snot Rockets & Other Group Ride NO NOs - With Sarah
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah wants everyone to experience the beauty of the group ride, she has some advice for newbies hoping to join a group. She asks the hard questions...
Aero Bars On A Gravel Bike? - Newbie Questions With Sarah
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the grungy aspect of gravel biking disapearing now the races are being dominated by pro cyclists & all the aero science that that brings? Shopping ...
Why is "The Ras" So Special?
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Rás Tailteann started in Dublin yesterday. This is Ireland's version of the Tour de France. It pits the best Irish riders against Pro's from aroun...
Fat Loss Strategies with Shane Walsh
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking to lose body fat once and for all this is the podcast for you. Shane Walsh is a Personal Trainer & Nutritionist who specalises in fa...
The Worst Sartorial Faux Pas You Can Make
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone can ride a bike and almost anyone can get fast on a bike but it takes years of patience & practise to be a "nice" bike rider. Balance, style, p...
Bridging The Gap To World Tour with Joe Laverick
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Laverick is a British rider with arguably the best U23 Development team on the planet - Hagens Berman Axeon. He takes us inside the life of an a...
7 Essentials I Bring On Every Spin - With Sarah
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah talks about what’s in her jersey pockets when she goes out training, the power of The Jinx and do you know what a Bidon is? Plus she BEGS you...
Chain Ring Tattoo Shame - With Sarah
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A listener wants to know how to avoid the embarrassing chain ring tattoo, Anthony talks about his least favourite World Tour Rider and we have a new s...
Lessons Cyclists Can Learn From Ultra Running World with Zach Bitter
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Bitter is one of the biggest stars in ultra distance running breaking multiple American & World records. We chat about lessons cyclists can learn...
6 Ways To Avoid A Sore A Ass While Cycling
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the post painful and nagging injuries on a bike is a sore ass and/or saddle sores. So many of us grin & bear the discomfort and even characteri...
From Dead In A Ditch To Olympic Gold with Mark Rohan
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Rohan's life changed in an instant one cold November morning when he lost control of his motorcycle. From lying in a ditch almost dead to Double ...
Female Specific Road Bikes... Gimmick or Gimme? - With Sarah
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah talks about how she almost brought down the entire group after making a bike handling mistake. A listener wants to know if female specific bike ...
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...