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  As we hit the high mountains the main players are starting to reveal themselves.    An interesting stage to pick apart with loads of talking points.    In case you missed Sarah's recipe https://cf.a1coaching.net/optinettd8v45   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsors:  Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

Stage 6 of the Vuelta brought drama for all the wrong reasons. We had a huge crash which resulted in many high profiles riders leaving the race. We talk about who caused it and what it means for GC.    Team INEOS have had a disaster of a race so far. Is there a glimmer of hope?   We are lucky enough to get another amazing recipe from Sarah. This time it's an energy bar for the bike. You'll never get which top Irish rider uses these as his training staple?  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optinettd8v45   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsors:  Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false        

We had our first serious test of this year's race today.  We got to see who merited the pre race speculation and who has been on the beer since the Tour.  The stage threw up a few talking points, none more so than the internal battle for leadership at Movistar.  Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsor http://www.missingpiece.ie    

Todays stage proved to be more dramatic off the bike than on the bike.    Bradley Wiggins announced an unexpected change in career direction and Sam Bennett has some serious problems at Bora.    Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsor http://www.missingpiece.ie

If you're an Irish Cycling fan it's a great time to be alive. We're living through a purple patch at the moment.  Today's stage went to script and the fastest man in the world delivered to make it a double serving of champagne for the travelling green army.  We may see crosswinds tomorrow so i'll be glued to the TV.  You can check out our 8 Week Challenge here  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Join us on our Winter Training Camp from November 9th to 15th here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   A special thanks to our Vuelta Show Sponsor, Missing Piece www.missingpiece.ie

Nicolas Roche has written another chapter large in the history of Irish cycling. I'll review how it played out. The significance for Roche and his career.  We also round up all the other news from inside the peleton.  Today also marked our first show sponsor on the podcast. Missing Pieces. They are a custom craft company based out of Donegal. They have a 25% at the moment. Check them out www.missingpiece.ie You can sign up for our training camp here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019

Miguel Angel Lopez is the first leader of this years Vuelta after his team emerged victorious over a testing 13.4km Team Time Trial.    We chat about his hopes over the next 3 weeks and profile some of the favourites.  It seemed fitting to announce our annual training camp in Cambrils, Spain from 9th to 15th of November. All abilities welcome for a fun week of riding in the sun. Details are here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   You can sign up for our 8 Week Challenge here https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd

With the Vuelta upon us we took this opportunity to announce a daily Vuelta podcast.  We talk about the importance of recovery. If you are neglecting your recovery it can affect mood, energy levels, hormonal balance and undermine performance. We talk about how you can "passively" recover to get an edge on your competitors.    We also look inside the 8 Week Challenge. What exactly does it entail and how are our clients using it to melt away fat? You can check out the 8 Week Challenge details here https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd

A very special episode today as Anthony unveils the 8 Week Challenge. After weeks of waiting we finally get to find out what all the fuss is about.  8 Week Challenge details are here https://cf.a1coaching.net A small insight into the 8 Week Challenge is revealed and it's a little known trick for burning fat.  Anthony goes deep a framework called Escape - Arrival. It's a tool you can use for planning your season but the tool has a wider application into other parts of your life.  We also catch up on what the Irish World Tour riders are up to - Eddie Dunbar & Sam Bennett are off to the Vuelta. What can we expect?      

In this episode we talk about Sam Bennett winning three stages in Binckbank before criticising organisers over dangerous finish.  We chat about Dan Martin's highly political move to Israel Cycling Academy.  Anthony updates everyone on headaches, low energy and general mood, 6 days into the no sugar 30 day challenge.  A little known professor named Srikumar Rao has some profound teachings on building resilience. We examine three of the ideas core to his strategy. Extra resilience will get us out the door for training, increase our ability to dig in during a hard race and also powerfully impact our ability to deal with challenges in life.  We also unveil our look awaited 8 Week Challenge!  It's well worth a listen

Today we talk about how you should structure your season. A season needs to have rest periods and overload periods as part of a run up to a key event. Anthony talks about how to structure these periods.  Anthony has decided to give up sugar for 30 days. What's the motivation? Has he killed anyone yet? All will be revealed.  We also have an amazing energy ball recipe on today's show. These are "No Bake" energy balls.  The macro breakdown and preparation guidelines can be found here by popping your email in.    https://forms.aweber.com/form/76/1587077976.htm

In this episode of the A1 Show Podcast we lay the foundation of your knowledge upon which we will layer future episodes. Anthony breaks down the concept of "threshold" and "threshold testing". Often misquoted, misused and misunderstood. We break it down in simple terms and teach you how you can understand and apply this mystical number.  Today's episode marks the first time we have a downloadable gift for you.  You can download your free threshold calculator here  https://forms.aweber.com/form/51/298003251.htm We also cover the tragic news of the untimely death of Bjorg Lambrecht, chat about Eddie Dunbar and Sam Bennett's transfer news.    We round out the podcast with some practical advice on a strategy (Batching) you can use to increase training effectiveness, your daily efficiency and improve your productivity.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode of the A1 Show Podcast I talk about the youngest ever winner of San Sebastian Remco Evenepoel. It’s a name that might not be too familiar now but i’m sure he’s on his way to becoming a household name.    I also chat about the crazy sum of money Lance Armstrong made in his recent Tour de France podcast and tell you what I really think of him.    I talk about the power of daily routines. I’ve been playing around with my routine for a while now and I walk you through my five pillar 30 minute morning routine. Morning routines are a great way to create momentum in your day.    The group ride is something unique to cycling. It’s a magical, collaborative experience but it’s in danger of being lost. Power meters, Strava and big egos are endangering the very foundation of our sport. I take a serious look at the problems with our current group rides and talk about how it should be run.    Are you experiencing similar dissatisfaction when you show up for your local group ride?  

In today's A1 Show I give a review of the new devise which everyone in Cycling seems to be talking about - Whoop. I look back on the Tour de France discussing the tears, the crashes and the prize money. I also take a slightly more philosophical twist and consider the culture of materialism and how that impacts choices we make around personal development versus consumer goods (wheels, bikes etc).  

  The Tour de France concluded today with 22 year old Colombian reigning supreme. Have we ushered in a new era in cycling?   I look back on what has been an amazing three weeks of bike racing. We've had up's, down's, crashes and cancelled stages.    Team INEOS have walked away with a first and second place overall despite criticism from many about the depth of the team.    Caleb Ewan proved the fastest man in this years tour but no one can touch Peter Sagan in the Green Jersey Competition - are we getting to the point where the organisers need to change up the rules to make the competition more exciting? This is Sagan's 7th Green Jersey win.    It's been a wild three weeks but it's been a pleasure bringing you the Tour de France podcast. I'm looking forward to getting back to a more sustainable schedule of one or two podcasts a week and digging into some training topics.    I feel like I need a rest just as much as the riders :) 

We have come to the conclusion of the greatest Tour de France in living memory and crowned our new champion.    Egan Bernal has ushered in a new era for Columbian Cycling, the 22 year old was today crowned Tour de France Champion elect.    The “altitude experiment” from Tour organisers ASO robbed us of two dramatic stages with both yesterday and today being shortened. We discuss whether the high mountains were a wise inclusion.    Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) slipped off the podium today in heart breaking fashion but nonetheless we tip our hat to the ultimate entertainer.    It’s been one hell of a Tour and we still have one day to go.   

We just witnessed a Tour de France stage that will live long in the memory. I haven't seen drama of its like in quite a while.  On any ordinary day Pinot abandoning the race in floods of tears would have been the main talking point. Pinot was set to illuminate the slopes of the alps but a muscle tear robbed us of the drama and maybe robbed France of a French Tour winner.  The drama was only starting though. Team Ineos took control of the race for the first time this year and launched Egan Bernal clear of the yellow jersey Julian Alaphilippe.  At the top of the Col de l'Iseran Bernal was the virtual yellow jersey by over 40 seconds and that was how it stayed.  The decision was made on the descent of Col de l'Iseran to abandon the race.  The implications, the drama and the fallout - this is an A1 Show not to be missed. We'll be talking about it for years to come!     

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