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Confidence is the secret weapon every endurance athlete needs—but it doesn’t always come easy. How can you stay confident when progress feels slow or when setbacks hit hard? This episode dives into the mental strategies that help athletes navigate self-doubt, performance anxiety, and even imposter syndrome. From mastering positive self-talk during tough training sessions to using mindfulness for sharper focus, we explore tools to help you stay mentally strong. Plus, we’ll look at how mental resilience supports recovery from injuries and why building confidence is different for women, girls, and non-binary athletes. Whether you’re training for your next big race or rebuilding after a rough patch, this conversation will leave you with actionable takeaways to strengthen your mind and boost your confidence. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sharon Madigan, a leading sports nutritionist, to explore the intricate relationship between nutrition, performance, and well-being for endurance athletes. Sharon shares actionable insights on achieving sustainable weight loss without compromising training, adapting nutrition strategies during injury or illness, and optimizing fueling for race day. We delve into the importance of macronutrient balance, nutrient timing, and strategies to manage hunger and emotional eating. Whether you're navigating downtime, chasing peak performance, or rethinking your approach to nutrition, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you fuel smarter and perform stronger. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on m

From AI-driven fatigue management to preparing for your next cycling holiday, this episode is packed with actionable advice. We kick things off with a deep dive into AI-based training tools—do they hold the key to smarter recovery or just add more noise to your data? Then, we look at cycling trends that are on the way out in 2025 (farewell, extreme aero obsession and excess integration). Next, wider tires, puncture woes, and single-chainring systems—what’s worth the hype and what isn’t? Finally, we share tips for building explosiveness into your training and practical advice to prepare for your first cycling trip. Stay tuned until the end for preparation tips to help you get the most out of your cycling holidays later this year! WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free

Get ready for an action-packed conversation as I sit down with Kimo Seymour, the mastermind behind the Lifetime Grand Prix gravel series. We dive deep into the highlights of 2024, including Lachlan Morton's unforgettable Unbound win, the most exciting moments of the season, and the behind-the-scenes process of rider selection. Kimo also shares exclusive insights into the big changes coming to the series in 2025. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we welcome Alex Wild to the show. Alex has been taking the gravel world by storm and has had the most incredible break through season in the Life Time Grand Prix. Not only is this an amazing achievement but Alex like most of us cyclists also works full time. If you are trying to balance a career and still excel in your sport then this podcast is for you. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your adventure today! And to get

Is the new Colnago cool or has it lost its way? We’re diving into the brand’s shift from its artisanal roots and legendary racing heritage. Then, we tackle efficiency on group rides—sprint back to the pack or pace yourself? Also, slow leaks: do they increase the risk of blowouts? For climbing struggles, we share strategies to maintain a steady cadence on steep gradients. And in an unexpected twist, a parent asks if there’s a way to “slow down” a new road bike for their adventurous 12-year-old. From reversing aerodynamics to improving bike handling, we’ve got tips to balance fun and safety. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resis

Mauricio Ordoñez, the founder and organizer of the Transcordilleras, joins the podcast to give us an inside look at Colombia’s premier 8-day gravel bikepacking race. We talk about the incredible course, what makes it so unique, and the bikes and training needed to tackle this epic adventure. Mauricio shares the challenges riders face during the event and why he believes bikepack racing could be the next big thing in cycling. Whether you’re dreaming of taking part or just curious about the growing world of bikepacking, this is a must-listen. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling e

In this episode of the Roadman Cycling Podcast, I sit down with Jack Bourke, a name that might not be on your radar—yet. Jack is the world’s fastest climber you’ve never heard of, and he’s here to share the story behind his jaw-dropping Strava record-breaking attempts on cycling’s most iconic climbs: Alpe d’Huez, Passo dello Stelvio, and the Mortirolo. We dive deep into the meticulous preparation, intense training, and razor-sharp pacing strategies that fueled these incredible efforts. Jack opens up about the highs and lows of his journey, including the challenges of execution on the day and his frustration with the cycling industry’s age bias—why WorldTour teams won’t give you a chance if you’re over 25. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠

This week’s edition is packed with festive fitness tips, cycling sponsor mysteries, and group ride etiquette advice. We kick things off with a fun challenge: can you guess what cycling sponsors like Alpecin-Deceuninck or Bahrain Victorious actually do? Next, we tackle the Rapha Festive 500—an ambitious 500km challenge over Christmas. Is it a fitness boost or a recipe for burnout? We share strategies to help you stay strong and enjoy the ride. We also dive into your pressing questions, from managing holiday indulgence with intermittent fasting to self-coaching for events like Badlands. On group rides, we explore whether everyone should take turns at the front or if saving energy for sprints is fair game. Plus, tips for dealing with the notorious “power numbers guy” without losing your cool. Let’s keep the wheels spinning! WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sarah and Anthony are back with their top picks for gifts for cyclists! Maybe you can use this as inspiration to treat yourself OR send it to your loved one as a subtle hint for Christmas morning! To join our amazing newsletter go here - https://www.roadmancycling.com/saturdayspin WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start your adventure today! And to get one month FREE use code Roadman1m ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4iiii Powermeter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Balancing performance with effective weight management is one of cycling's greatest challenges. In this episode, we sit down with sports nutrition expert Alex Larson to uncover the science and strategies that help cyclists get lean, stay lean, and optimize their performance. We explore the key areas cyclists should focus on to shed fat while preserving muscle, from dialing in macronutrient ratios to the importance of nutrient timing around training. Alex shares practical advice on managing caloric deficits safely, maintaining testosterone levels naturally, and navigating fasted versus fed training. Discover the truth about creatine, nine low-glycemic foods to keep your blood sugar stable, and the supplements that may—or may not—enhance fat loss without sacrificing endurance. This is your go-to guide for unlocking your peak cycling physique and staying strong for years to come. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitor

Cyclists often spend long hours in aggressive riding positions, leaving them prone to back pain and discomfort. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stuart McGill, a world-renowned expert in biomechanics and back pain from the University of Waterloo. Together, we delve into the complexities of back pain for cyclists and explore actionable solutions to help you ride pain-free. We discuss: The most common biomechanical causes of back pain in cyclists. How your cycling posture and bike fit can either prevent or exacerbate back discomfort. Core and back strengthening exercises tailored for cyclists. Warm-up and recovery techniques to keep your back in peak condition. Mental strategies to differentiate between discomfort and injury. Tips for managing back fatigue during long rides and races. Whether you're battling chronic back pain or looking to prevent it, this conversation is packed with practical insights to keep you riding stronger and healthier. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOO

In this episode, Anthony Walsh chats with Alex Howes, ultra-cyclist, bikepacker, and gravel-racing icon. They dive into the joys and challenges of endurance cycling, youth development in the sport, and the cultural richness of bikepacking adventures. Alex shares stories of wildlife encounters worthy of a Nature Channel special and a dramatic fire at his home, blending humor and insight. The conversation explores gravel racing’s evolution, tire choices, and the balance between racing and pure enjoyment. With reflections on performance struggles and aspirations for the cycling community’s future, Alex and Anthony highlight problem-solving and the personal connections that define the sport. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the misunderstood art of the recovery ride. Discover why these slow, low-intensity sessions are the secret sauce to faster, stronger riding. We’ll unpack the science behind recovery rides, how they help repair muscles, flush out fatigue, and even balance your nervous system. Learn when to choose a recovery ride over a rest day, how to execute them properly, and why they’re essential for both mental and physical health. Plus, I’ll share some practical tips to make recovery rides work for you, not against you. If you want to ride smarter and avoid burnout, this episode is a must-listen. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resista

In this weeks Rider Support we start by tackling why Girona, once the cycling mecca, might be losing its charm for riders. Next, we dive into Jack Burke’s recent KOM-breaking climbs and whether they’re enough to secure him a pro contract. We also discuss the implications of Remco Evenepoel’s training crash on his season, compare the new Wahoo Ace head unit to Garmin’s 1040 Edge, and debate advanced DIY bike repairs and whether roadies should embrace hydration packs on group rides. Finally, we explore the nuances of mixing Shimano and SRAM groupsets! Oh and a few laughs along the way. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor

Jeremy Powers, the legendary American cyclo-cross cyclist, boasts over 90 UCI victories—the most by any American male rider. His illustrious career includes four USA Cyclocross National Championships (2012, 2014–2016) and the 2015 Pan-American Championship. Beyond racing, Powers has been a driving force in the sport’s growth through the JAM Fund, a non-profit nurturing young talent, and Behind THE Barriers, a video series capturing the wild and passionate world of cyclo-cross. On the podcast, Jeremy shared insights into the unique culture of European cyclo-cross, the transition from road to CX, and essential tips like mastering tire pressure and skills training. He reflects on life after cycling, discussing identity, his role at GCN, and how now, within his role at WHOOP their wearable tech helps athletes train smarter. A true ambassador of the sport, Powers continues to inspire both on and off the bike. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively imp

In this special solocast episode, Sarah takes center stage to share her ambitious plans for 2025. Known for her love of scenic rides and coffee stops, Sarah is leaving her “leisure cyclist” comfort zone behind and gearing up for two of the most challenging events of her life: the Rift Gravel Race in Iceland and the iconic Badlands Gravel Race in Spain. Listeners will hear how she’s preparing for these epic adventures, from training on gravel trails to learning the art of self-sufficiency for multi-day, unsupported rides. From crossing lava fields and steep climbs in Iceland to tackling 16,000 meters of climbing and sleeping rough under the stars in Spain, Sarah’s journey is a testament to growth, grit, and chasing big goals. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me!

Sven Tuft is a retired Canadian professional cyclist renowned for his resilience, time-trialing prowess, and unconventional lifestyle. A latecomer to competitive cycling, Tuft’s early years were shaped by outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and exploring the wilderness, which instilled in him a love for self-reliance and endurance. Over his career, he claimed numerous national time trial championships, a silver medal at the 2008 World Championships, and competed in all three Grand Tours, earning respect as a consummate domestique and road captain. Post-retirement, Tuft has fully embraced his passion for adventure, often embarking on epic bike-packing trips and exploring remote landscapes. His minimalist philosophy and focus on simplicity reflect a deep appreciation for life’s raw, unfiltered experiences. Tuft views cycling not just as a sport but as a tool for connection, discovery, and personal growth. His outlook inspires others to prioritize authenticity and adventure over material pursuits. WHOOP

Why does a high-end road bike cost more than a car? This week, Anthony dives into the intricate details behind the hefty price tags, breaking down the materials, craftsmanship, and hidden costs that make these machines so expensive. We also tackle wider handlebars for gravel riding and how to balance control with comfort, plus the eternal question: how do you avoid flat tires? For light riders struggling on the flats, Anthony shares tips to build speed and efficiency. Finally, we explore whether waxing your chain is worth the hassle for gravel races and the benefits of adjusting tire pressures between front and rear for better handling. This episode is packed with insights to boost your riding experience, from tech upgrades to smarter riding strategies! WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free m

In this episode, Anthony is diving into the top cycling gear he used and loved throughout 2024—gear that shaped his year and could transform yours too. This year marked a shift for Anthony: fewer races and a greater focus on balance. After over a decade of going full gas on the bike, 2024 became about adventures like bikepacking and gravel riding. Anthony shares his favourites and why they stood out. Plus, with Cyber Monday just around the corner, highlights why these picks are worth keeping an eye on for great deals. WHOOP Your health underpins EVERYTHING you do in life, and WHOOP helps you understand and proactively improve it through 24/7 monitoring.  Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join.whoop.com/Roadman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get a free month’s WHOOP membership on me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ROUVY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠