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The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Walsh · EN
We share tips, strategies & insights on how you can use cycling as a tool for health, for happiness & longevity. World Tour riders, authors & academics - every weekday.
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Peptides, Ageing and the Cyclist’s Search for an Edge
5d ago00:21:36Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutPeptides are everywhere—from collagen supplements and GLP-1 medications to experimental compounds promising faster recovery, fat loss and injury repair. But what does the science actually say, and where does legitimate medicine end and clever marketing begin?In this episode, we explore why peptides are so appealing to ageing cyclists, the evidence behind collagen, the risks surrounding BPC-157 and TB-500, and what competitors need to know about anti-doping rules. We also look at longevity clinics, grey-market products and the powerful desire to keep performing as we age.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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Can Running Make You a Better Cyclist?
1w ago00:19:45Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutRunning is often overlooked by cyclists, but when used intentionally it can be a valuable tool to build fitness, resilience, and movement quality. It’s not about replacing time on the bike, it’s about understanding where it can fit into the bigger picture. In this episode Anthony shares some thoughts on when running can be useful, who it might suit, and a few things to consider before adding it into your training.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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The Reason Cyclists Are Gaining Weight Even Though They Are Training
1w ago00:18:16Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutThe idea that more training always leads to a leaner body isn't always true. Many cyclists are surprised to see the scales creeping up despite spending hours in the saddle. From hidden calorie intake and poor recovery habits to metabolic adaptations and lifestyle factors, there are several reasons why hard training can sometimes lead to weight gain instead of weight loss. In this article, we'll explore the most common causes and explain what you can do to get your body composition moving in the right direction.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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Why Zone 2 Training Is Failing Amateur Cyclists
2w ago00:18:13Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutWhy does Zone 2 training work brilliantly for some riders, but leave others stuck, tired, and going nowhere? In this episode, we unpack the missing context behind endurance training advice with insights from Mattias Reck, coach to Mads Pedersen. The key idea is simple: the zone is relative, but the cost is absolute. For pros riding huge hours at huge watts, avoiding the middle makes sense. For time-crunched amateurs, tempo, sweet spot, and upper Zone 2 may be the most valuable training you can do. We cover fuelling, fatigue resistance, durability, and how to train for the life you actually have.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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Mads Pedersen's Coach Reveals His Insane Training Plan With Mattias Reck
2w ago00:57:03Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutIn this episode, we get a rare look inside the training philosophy behind one of cycling’s most explosive riders: Mads Pedersen. A former road world champion, Grand Tour stage winner, and Classics powerhouse, Mads has built a reputation for turning brutal racing into controlled chaos. His coach, Mattias Reck, head coach at Lidl-Trek and a former professional rider turned performance expert, shares insight into the structure, mindset, and details behind that success. We keep things deliberately vague — but expect lessons on resilience, adaptation, intensity, and what it really takes to build a world-class engine.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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Don’t Be That Cyclist - Cycling Etiquette: & What Every Rider Should Know
3w ago00:19:07Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutIn this episode, we’re talking about cycling etiquette: the unwritten rules that have shaped the sport for years and still matter today. From checking in on riders at the roadside, to avoiding half-wheeling, acknowledging other cyclists, being self-sufficient, and asking before sitting on someone’s wheel, these small behaviours make a big difference. Cycling is not just about your own ride; it’s about how you move through the road with others. Whether you’re new to cycling or have been riding for years, these are the habits worth learning, respecting and passing on.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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New Study Confirms Most Cyclists Are Fuelling Wrong With Dr. Sam Impey
3w ago01:23:15Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutToday Anthony is joined by Dr. Sam Impey, an expert in performance nutrition who works at the sharp end of endurance sport. We talk about a new study that finally confirms that most cyclists ARE getting fuelling wrong. And the surprising part is, it’s probably not the mistake you think it is. This isn’t just about gels, drink mix, or what you eat on the bike. It’s about a much bigger pattern that shows up across the training week — one that separates how amateurs fuel from how the PROs do it. So today, we’re unpacking what cyclists get wrong, why it matters, and how to fuel smarter.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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0Stella on Music, Bikepacking, and Taking the Long Road to the Gig
4w ago01:07:54Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutToday, Anthony sits down with rock ’n’ roll musician Ostella.She’s played sold-out shows across Ireland and Canada, but what really sets her apart is how she gets there: Ostella has bikepacked to her gigs, carrying her guitar and equipment on the road with a zero-carbon footprint.She even brought her guitar into the studio and treated us to a few of her incredible songs live.Go check her out at https://www.instagram.com/0stellamusic/One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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The Scandal That Invented the Tour de France
4w ago00:10:53Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutThe Tour de France wasn’t born from pure sporting ambition. It began with a political scandal, a newspaper war, and a desperate attempt to sell more papers. In 1890s France, the Dreyfus Affair split the country in two, dragging even the cycling press into the fight. When powerful industrialists turned against pro-Dreyfus editor Pierre Giffard and his paper Le Vélo, they funded a rival: L’Auto. Struggling to survive, L’Auto launched a brutal race around France in 1903. That publicity stunt became the Tour de France — and even gave cycling its famous yellow jersey.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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Should The Average Cyclist Worry About Aerodynamics
Jun 1900:28:44Tap to summarizeGo check out our FREE Skool community, it's got amazing tools in there and a thriving community of cyclists - https://www.skool.com/roadman/aboutIs aerodynamics only for pros, time triallists, and triathletes — or should everyday cyclists care too? In this episode, we cut through the hype and ask whether aero is genuinely “free speed” or just expensive cycling nonsense. We explain why the rider creates most of the drag, why body position and clothing often matter more than pricey upgrades, and when aero does — and does not — make a real difference. From £0 changes like zipping up your jersey and tucking your elbows, to smarter kit choices, this episode helps average cyclists save energy, ride faster, and avoid wasting money.One of the tools you will have heard Anthony chat about in this podcast is Training Peaks. Without this platform we can't get into the detail required to pricesly train within zones. If you want to go and check out this incredible training tool go to https://bit.ly/4qWyEKK and use ROADMAN – 20% off an annual TrainingPeaks Premium subscriptionParlee Cycles "Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/4Endurance Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/BIKMOBikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered. POC POC’s new Amidal brings aero performance, cooling, and safety together, with Mips protection, deep ventilation, and a cleanly integrated rear Knog light.Head to poc.com to check out the Amidal and see why it could become your go-to helmet for every ride.VITTORIA TYRESMake choosing your next gravel tyre simple with Vittoria’s terrain-based range, from fast-rolling options to grippier tyres for rougher rides.Head to Vittoria.com to find the tyre that matches the terrain you actually ride.
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