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Sarah has compiled her list of amazing gifts for cyclists. Anthony is brutally honest about her picks and gives a big thumbs down to some of the choices. Do you agree? If you want some idea for some fun and quirky cycling ideas for your letter to Santa ... Listen Up!
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GIFT GUIDE -
Inspire. Repeat. Socks - https://inspirerepeat.com/
Tactic Kit - https://www.tactic-sport.com/en/collection/collection/signature-long-sleeve-jersey-brown
Silca Tools -
https://silcavelo.eu/collections/tools/products/truth-gauge
https://silcavelo.eu/collections/tools/products/t-ratchet-ti-torque-kit-2nd-generation
Rapha Rain Case -
https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/rainproof-essentials-case/product/LEC05XX
Life Line Repair Kit - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-puncture-repair-kit
Name Decals For Your Bike - https://namedecals.com/
Bone Conductor Headphones - https://shokz.com/
Cycling Prints - https://www.europosters.ie/cycling/
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/cycling+prints
JBL Clip Bluetooth Speaker - https://www.jbl.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-JB-US-Site/en_US/CountrySelector-ViewFullList?geoip=false
Muc Off Pressure Washer https://muc-off.com/collections/pressure-washer-range
Personalised Message From A Pro Rider - www.cameo.com
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Alina Jäger is an inspiring guest, she has a big platform and is using that to inspire cyclists at all levels. Alina is a videographer, a photographer, a cyclist and a social media sensation. There’s a new world of cycling at the moment. We are finally breaking down the old thinking that in order to be a success you have to make a professional team, but that’s not what success looks like to everyone and Alina captures this in her storytelling. Alina is not afraid of taking on daunting challenges and through beautiful recounting of her adventures she captures the love we all have for the bike.
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Doing Hard things is a mantra that is front and centre of everything that’s done at The Roadman Cycling Podcast offices. Steve Magness is a pro on the subject. So much so that he wrote a book on it. Steve was a successful running coach in the Nike Oregon Project and it was he who eventually blew the whistle on Alberto Salazar and the morally corrupt practices within the organisation. Some label him “whistleblower”, but we prefer to think of him as a teller of truth. His books include Do Hard Things, Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and The Science of Running. They have sold more than 300,000 copies and have been translated into more than 15 languages.
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There's a lot of buzz around this "wonder compound" Rapamycin that some are claiming is the fountain of youth. But what is Rapamycin, how does it work and more importantly what effect can it have on endurance athletes. Sarah fills you in on this potential performance enhancing drug of the future.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
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The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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There's a weird and wonderful array of newbie questions for Anthony and Sarah this week including how to intake enough carbs for a 200km ride, making your indoor trainer as comfortable as possible, a new self driving bike and loads more.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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In this episode, we are joined by Laura Vanderkam, an expert in the field who has written a book titled "168 Hours" that explores a new approach to maximizing our time.
In today's fast-paced world, we often feel like we don't have enough time to accomplish everything we want to do. However, Laura challenges this belief and suggests that we do have plenty of time - 168 hours in a week, to be exact. By reorganizing and prioritizing our time, we can achieve our goals and dreams without having to sacrifice anything important to us.
During our conversation, Laura shares insights and tips based on the experiences of successful individuals who have utilized these principles. Whether you are a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or anyone looking to make the most of your time, this episode will offer valuable insights and practical advice. Join us as we discover how to optimize our 168 hours each week and live our best lives.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are thinking about a smart bike or like me a turbo was proving frustrating then now's a good time to buy
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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We've all fallen off the wagon at one point or another and struggled to get started again.
Today I talk about how you can get started and keep going on your journey back to health & fitness.
Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com
Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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Through leading expeditions across some of the world's most hostile destinations, including Syria, Iraq, Somalia, Congo, and Yemen, Oli France has encountered numerous bleak situations, from earthquakes and avalanches to militias, interrogations and being held at gun point.
Despite these challenges, he has learned that even in the most difficult situations, there is untold beauty to be found if we allow ourselves to see it.
As a result of his experiences, Oli has developed various mental strategies which he will share, along with harrowing and uplifting stories from his intrepid journeys around the globe.
Follow Oli's journey https://www.wildedge.co/pages/oli-france
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are thinking about a smart bike or like me a turbo was proving frustrating then now's a good time to buy
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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More than 1 in 4 people experience mental health problems in a given year. It is seemingly the visible illness that touches us all. Today I want to talk about the link between cycling and your mental health.
Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman
Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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There's entire galaxies and universes of microorganisms working away diligently in our bodies to keep boost our immune system, fight obesity, improve mental health and so much more. But how can one of these amazing "galaxies", The Gut actually help us become better athletes? Sarah tackles this question!
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh
For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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It's Friday and it's Newbie Questions. The weekly show where we take a light hearted look at cycling and aim to answer your burning questions.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh
For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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Christian Vande Velde raced at the highest level throughout his 15-year career in the pro peloton, he has competed at 2008 Summer Olympics and a whopping 18 Grand Tours. With two top-10 performances and multiple team victories including a 4th place in the Tour De France in 2008 Christian career was inspirational. Post-retirement, Christian is a NBC sports commentator & entrepreneur and in this chat with Anthony about being the first to use bike computers, skin suits and how the sport has evolved.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are thinking about a smart bike or like me a turbo was proving frustrating then now's a good time to buy
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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More and more road riders are making the transition to gravel cycling but the change isn't as easy as one might think.
Over the past year i've made a lot of those transitionary mistakes. Today I lay them out so you can avoid them.
Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com
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The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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Richard Baker (Wattbike CEO) joins me to chat about the boom in indoor cycling, what the next frontier of indoor cycling looks like and lessons from his time in the British Military, which he still applies today. A fascinating and insightful chat with one of the leaders driving our industry forward.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. You can now get 10% off the Wattbike Atom at wattbike.com in their limited time sale. So if you are thinking about a smart bike or like me a turbo was proving frustrating then now's a good time to buy
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh
For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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In today's short podcast I let you in on 2 really simple (2 minute) rules which allow me to overcome procrastination & get this podcast out 6 days per week.
Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman
Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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We all have incredible potential to achieve great things. But sometimes it feels as if the world is stacked against us and we can’t help but doubt the value we provide. Sarah discusses the effects of negative self talk and introduces a concept called Cognitive Restructuring to deal with these bleak and obstructive views of ourselves.
Today's Show Sponsor is Athletic Greens. To Claim a 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D & Five Free Travel Packs head over to https://www.athleticgreens.com/roadman
Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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Can you use the start of the race season to get into good shape for your targeted race, what can you do about squealing disc brakes, intermittent fasting and loads more on todays Newbie Questions!
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1
Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
Support this podcast by buying me a beer https://www.patreon.com/anthony_walsh
For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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In today's episode Anthony chats with Louis Ruvolo who has an amazing story. Louie finally surrendered to the fact that he was an alcoholic 21 years ago and since then has been on a journey of discovery through endurance sports. He speaks very candidly about his addiction and his new life as a Ironman triathlete, marathon/ultramarathon runner.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
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Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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In todays podcast Anthony explores the benefits of spending time in nature for physical and mental health. For centuries, humans have sought solace and healing in natural environments, but in today's fast-paced world, it's easy to forget the importance of connecting with nature.
Today's show sponsor is naturecan.com
Today's show is brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsors Factor Bikes & Wattbike
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
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My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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Andy Duckworth, the former CEO of MyProtein, one of the biggest protein companies in the world. Andy left to pursue his own entrepreneurial adventure and set up NatureCan, that provides premium hemp-derived CBD products and vitamins and minerals. As CBD products enter into our mainstream consciousness and use, Andy talks about how his success in MyProtein gave him the confidence to go out on his own plus he gives us some amazing insights into the benefits of CBD for endurance athletes.
Today's show sponsor is Wattbike. I've played around with a lot of indoor training tools and they don't come any better than the Wattbike Atom. Jump on over to wattbike.com and use the code Roadman10 to get 10% off your purchase of the Wattbike Atom. Just apply the code at checkout.
Today's show is also brought to you with special thanks to our amazing on-going sponsor Factor Bikes
The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter
Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1
Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast
My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
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For coaching inquiries https://www.roadmancycling.com
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love the show, more than a cycling podcast, it's thought provoking and motivating
Brilliant stuff from Mr Walsh👍
The roadman cycling podcast has quickly become my favourite cycling podcast with consistently brilliant conversations with interesting guests. Would recommend to anyone that enjoys their cycling and wants to develop their interest further. 👍
Very informative, thanks for sharing. Thenaturehill
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This podcast is very helpful for cycling. When I walk up in morning the https://downloadtimecalculator.org/ and these song is very helpful for cycling
I'm shocked Sarah, advising not to use a bell on your bike?! safety first always!
this is my go to podcast for everything cycling, health mindset plus a few laughs. listening is now part of my "win the morning, win the day" morning routine. keep up the good work
Such a fun mix of cycling, personal development & motivation
Wooohooo Roadman Podcast is the best
Love it
All basics but true , and guilty myself of just riding without a cause and no real goals for the year , Must book a time with you when your back from kinsale and set some goals , keep up the good work lots of info for all
great explanation of threshold ,