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The Roadman Cycling Podcast

The Roadman Cycling Podcast

By: Anthony Walsh
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Summary

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.Anthony Walsh
Episodes
  • The Science Of Getting Faster After 40 With Dr. Andy Galpin
    May 4 2026

    Most cyclists hit a point after 40 where something changes. You’re still fit, still riding long hours, still able to suffer—but the snap starts to fade. The kick out of corners, the jump on climbs, that explosive edge… it slips away. And most of us just accept it as ageing.In this episode, Anthony sits down with Dr. Andy Galpin to challenge that idea. Is the window really closed, or have we just been training the wrong way? We dive into the science of power, fast-twitch muscle, and why getting faster after 40 might have less to do with riding more—and more to do with what you’ve been neglecting.



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    "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/


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    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/


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    Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Your

    helmet, 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.

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    53 mins
  • Be The Hero In Your Own Cycling Journey With Mikel Delagrange
    May 1 2026

    Most of us ride for similar reasons — a bit of headspace, a challenge, maybe to see how far we can push ourselves.

    But what happens when you take that same idea… and drop it into the middle of Kenya?

    Today’s guest is Michael Delagrange, founder of Project AMANI and the Migration Gravel Race — one of the most unique events in cycling right now.

    We talk about what gravel looks like outside Europe and the US, how racing changes when the stakes are different, and why community matters more than watts.

    It also turns into a conversation about how we see ourselves — on and off the bike — and why, as he puts it, we’re all just trying to be the hero in our own story.

    If you ride, race, or just love being on the bike, you'll love this.



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    "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/


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    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/


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    Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Your

    helmet, 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.

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    53 mins
  • Behind the Scenes of Women’s Cycling: Power, Pressure & Silence With Maggie Coles-Lyster
    Apr 27 2026

    Maggie Coles-Lyster is one of the brightest talents in women’s cycling. I sat down with Maggie in Girona a few weeks ago, and she opened up about the reality of life inside the women’s WorldTour. From the rapid growth of the sport to the instability riders still face, this is an honest look at what’s really happening behind the scenes.

    Maggie also speaks candidly about experiencing sexual assault early in her career, the difficulty of coming forward, and the lack of real accountability within cycling. We explore the pressures of performance, health setbacks, Olympic highs followed by emotional lows, and what it takes to build a career in a sport still evolving fast. If you want an unfiltered insight into women’s cycling right now you are going to love this interview.



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    "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/


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    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/


    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BIKMO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Your

    helmet, 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.


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    1 hr and 21 mins
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